This list has a ton of destinations for fun things to do in Michigan. This includes theme parks, resorts, museums, zoos, landmarks and more. Great for family fun, road trips, sunday drives, and just something to do. Michigan has a lot to offer this l...
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THEME PARK-RESORTS
This section includes a variety of family-friendly destinations, such as theme parks and resorts offering fun for all ages.
This classic theme park is a must-visit in Michigan. Many rides to go on and a waterpark. 2 parks in 1 can't beat that.
Michigan's Adventure - FUN FOR EVERYONE
Soaring Eagle offers a great variety of fun and luxurious family accommodations.
SOARING EAGLE WATERPARK AND HOTEL - Updated 2024 Reviews (Mount Pleasant, MI)
A waterpark and hotel offering a nice place to have fun with the family.
ZEHNDER'S SPLASH VILLAGE HOTEL & WATERPARK
An indoor water park like no other.
Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark
Great Wolf Lodge is like no other resort. They have a ton of different things to do for the whole family. You will absolutely love it!
GREAT WOLF LODGE - TRAVERSE CITY, MI - Updated 2024 Prices & Resort Reviews
MUSEUMS
This section covers a variety of museums around Michigan. Cultural histories, Arts, Natural History, Science and World Histoy a bit of everything for everyone.
Henry Ford Museum offers a look into history and innovation. Fun and education wrapped in to one.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
MOTOWN has played a huge role in US history for many artists. This museum offers a look at MOTOWN and the role it played in the entertainment industry.
Motown Museum
This Art museum offers a ton to look at from a variety of countries and era's. Pottery, paintings, metalwork and much more. You could spend hours looking at everything.
Detroit Institute of Arts
This is something that should shared for generations to come. This gives you an insight in to what life was like in the old days.
Greenfield Village
Take a look at the Ford Model T Factory. The birthplace of the modern day production line.
The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant - The Model T Factory
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum offers a look into the Presidency of Gerald Ford. I was lucky to meet the Former President when I was a kid and was honored to guard his casket during his funeral. Gerald and Betty Ford are laid to rest behind t...
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
If you're interested in Detroit history this is a great museum to check out. It's entirely dedicated to the City of Detroit.
Detroit Historical Museum
The Grand Rapids Museum offers 3 floors of science, culture and history. The Grand Rapids Museum is directly across the street from the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. You could spend the whole day between two museums.
Grand Rapids Public Museum - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
The Great Lakes have had many historic shipwrecks. This museum keeps their stories alive.
Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
This car museum holds over 400 cars in their collection. You can go to car shows all you want but you won't ever experience some of these cars at one of those shows.
Gilmore Car Museum
The Air zoo, is a place for those who love planes and science. Planes of all sizes from small to large. Great for all ages.
Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center
A museum you can actually interact with exhibits. Not like your average museum of look but don't touch.
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
This is a very unique place to visit in Detroit. This is an artu museum of a different kind.
The Heidelberg Project
The U of M Museum of Natural History not only preseverse history but also delves into modern scientific breakthroughs and more.
University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
This is another great museum on ships and shipwrecks in the Great Lakes. With over 100 exhibits to peak your interest.
Museum Ship Valley Camp
This museum will teach you about Southwest Michigan history as well as sciene and technology. You might be in for a surprise with this one.
Kalamazoo Valley Museum
This museum delivers a nice assortment of African American history one of very few around the country.
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
The Maritime heritage of Michigan runs deep. The Great Lakes play a huge role in many different aspects of Michigan history. The shipping industry is a major one. There are a lot of ships that carry a lot of cargo from all over the world through the ...
Michigan Maritime Museum
One of the very few places you can actually check out a submarine. This is a very unique place to visit in Michigan.
USS Silversides Submarine Museum
Take a look at a beast that breaks through the ice on the Great Lakes. Icebreakers keep paths open for ships to pass through the Greak Lakes during winter months.
Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum Inc.
Want to check out a Naval Destroyer up close, this is another unique museum in Michigan. Home of the USS Edson DD-946.
Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum, Bay City
The U of M Art Museum is another great place to see a variety of different styles of Art.
University of Michigan Museum of Art
Take a walk on the wild side with this museum.
Call of the Wild Museum - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
The Ford House is a Landmark that offers a variety of experiences besides just a historical place to look at.
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House
The history center is keeping Michigan history alive. Gain access to Michigan's Archives and History Museum.
Michigan History Center
The Grand Rapids Art Museum hosts a variety of exhibits some of which travel around the world.
Grand Rapids Art Museum - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
This is a natural history museum unlike any other in the state.
DNR Outdoor Adventure Center
This museum will dive into the history of the Oldsmobile Motors company.
R.E. Olds Transportation Museum
Interested in the civilizations of the Mediterranian? This museum boasts over 100k pieces. This can keep you busy for hours!
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
The Minerals Museum has plenty of minerals for you to look at.
A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum of Michigan Tech
A fun museum geared towards kids. One of a few in the state.
Curious Kids' Museum
The Grand Rapids Kids Museum is one of just a few geared towards youth.
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
This is a great place to learn about the Indigenous peoples of Michigan. Michigan is home to 12 Federally recognized Native American Tribes. Aniishinaabeg (The People) comprised of the Ojiwe(Chippewa), Odawa(Ottowa) and Bode'wadmik(Potawatomi). Colle...
Ziibiwing Center
ZOO's
This section consists of a variety of zoo's around Michigan.
The Detroit zoo is HUGE! This place has always been a blast for all ages.
Detroit Zoo - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
This place has always had a lot of different animals and other creatures. They have continued to upgrade the zoo and offer more now than they ever did 30 years ago.
John Ball Zoo
Binder Park zoo is very large. They have a ton of animals you don't get to see at many other zoo's.
Binder Park Zoo
This zoo in the state captiol is another great zoo to check out for all ages.
Potter Park Zoo
This zoo offers a nice place to visit during the day.
DeYoung Family Zoo
This is another place not to far from Grand Rapids that offers a chance to see some awesome animals.
Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
This zoo is a nice place to go for a couple hours if you want to have a nice break away.
GarLyn Zoo Wildlife Park
This is a nice zoo on the east side of Michigan. Not far from other awesome destinations.
Wilderness Trails Zoo
A small children's zoo in Saginaw might be a trip worth taking.
Children's Zoo at Celebration Square
Who says you can't see Alligators in Michigan?! Bet that was something you might never thought of. Yup ALLIGATORS in Michigan.
Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary
This place is only open to the public on the weekends, but it will definetly be a fun trip if you like snakes and other reptiles.
The Reptarium
Who doesn't like butterflies? They are so awesome and beautiful. They also have other bugs but I'm more into the butterflies myself lol.
GT Butterfly House and Bug Zoo
LANDMARKS
Landmarks and Points of Interest around Michigan from the mitten to the U.P.
Thw locks are a fun place to watch ships cross the Great Lakes.
Soo Locks
A windmill brought directly from the Netherlands and still functions to this day. Great place to visit.
Windmill Island Gardens
Traverse City is a great place to visit in michigan. Northern Michigan has a breath taking beauty.
Front Street
Saugatuck main street named after it's founder. A nice place for a road trip.
Butler Street - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
U of M has a ton to see around campus. Museums of different types, football stadium and more. There is way to much to list here.
University of Michigan
A nice long stroll down some stairs to Lake Michigan. Just remember it's a long walk back up. A spot off the beaten path.
Mount Baldhead Park
The Fisher Building is another iconic location in Detroit.
Fisher Building
The first international tunnel crosses from Detroit to Canada under Lake Erie.
Detroit-Windsor Tunnel
The fountain is a nice place to visit on a road trip. This could be a stop on a multi-destination trip across Michigan.
Whirlpool Compass Fountain
One of the colonial Forts from long ago. Get a glimpse at what it was like for the Colonial soldiers.
Fort Holmes
The Fish ladder offers a chance to see fish climb the ladder along the Grand River in Grand Rapids.
Fish Ladder
A unique bridge one of the many in our beautiful state of Michigan.
The Tridge
Learn the history of the Lumberjack and take a look at some awesome views.
Lumberman's Monument
Go for a walk inside a mine tunnels! Have a guided tour through a state historical landmark. Have fun 400 feet underground!
Iron Mountain Iron Mine
A Detroit monument that is a huge piece of the City Celebrations.
The Spirit of Detroit
One of the many unique bridges around Michigan. A nice stop on a road trip across the state or for a sunday drive.
