Explore Things to Do in Michigan
Welcome to Michigan - a state defined by sparkling freshwater coastlines, vibrant cities, and endless outdoor adventure. With more miles of shoreline than any other state in the continental US, Michigan invites you to explore its famous Great Lakes, idyllic beaches, and charming lakeside towns. Wander the car-free streets of Mackinac Island, discover Detroit’s world-renowned music and automotive history, and experience the natural beauty of the Upper Peninsula with its waterfalls, forests, and rugged trails. Whether you’re drawn to boating, hiking, cultural attractions, or simply soaking in breathtaking sunsets over the water, Michigan offers unforgettable experiences in every season.
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Our site gives you a fast, convenient way to explore the best tours, excursions, and experiences available for your vacation in Michigan. With up-to-date schedules, clear descriptions, and secure booking directly with local operators, you can lock in the activities you’re excited about before your trip even begins. No more scrambling for last-minute openings - just confident planning and more time to enjoy your getaway. Let us help you turn your vacation in Michigan into something truly memorable.
Why wait until you arrive in Michigan to book your tours - only to discover that the ones you want are already full? Click any activity below to learn more about the tour, view availability, and reserve your excursions directly with the tour operators today!
Today's Featured Tours Explore All
25' Bennington (Brown) Rental
Holds 14 People | Daily or Weekly Rentals
Charlevoix
8 am- 5pm
Ward Marina Boats
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Student Sailing Practice
3 hours
Harrison Charter Township
Lake St. Clair Sailing School
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Spin Yourself
Ages 5 and up • 30 minutes • 2 spots available per time slot • Advanced booking required
Jayco Jayflight - Camper Rental
Starting at $165 per night • We Deliver!
Twin Lake
Back Road Rentals L.L.C
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Silver Avalon Tritoon 200hp 14 Person
Clam Lake Rental • Up to 14 People • Full & Multi-Day Rentals
Bellaire
Full Day- 6 Days
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Northaire Resort Pontoon Rental
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Rock the Boat Concert Series 2026
Ages 21+ | Most Popular! | Rockin' Live Band | Cash Bar | Includes Meal | 3 Hours
2 Hour Public Cruise
Lake Michigan / Spring Lake / Grand River
Grand Haven
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Big Blue
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Kewadin, Michigan (Elk Lake) Rental Home
From $8600/week • 6 Bedrooms • Accommodates up to 16 guests
Open Boat Nights
Public Tour & Tastings
1.5 Hours • Must be 21+ • Tour & Tasting
Fishing Tours Explore All
Eagle Harbor and Lac La Belle
For all ages! • 6 hours • All gear and equipment is included! • 3 passengers included, up to 5 total
Hancock
Fishing
Lake Superior Angling Co, LLC
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6 Hour Smallmouth Bass Charter
6 Hours • 1-4 Anglers + Additional Cost for 1-2 more Anglers
St Clair Shores
6 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Fishing
Reel Therapy Sportfishing
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6 Hour Muskie Charter
6 Hours • 1-5 Anglers + Additional Cost for 6th Angler
St Clair Shores
6 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Fishing
Reel Therapy Sportfishing
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Torch and Elk Lake
Book your spot today and set off on a quality fishing adventure.
Rapid City
4 Hours
Fishing
Fish With Jim Outfitters
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Inland Lake Fishing
Ages 6+ • Up to 4 anglers • 3 hours • Private charter
Traverse City
3 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Fishing
Central Coast Angling
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8 Hour Muskie Charter
8 Hours • 1-5 Anglers + Additional Cost for 6th Angler
St Clair Shores
8 Hours
Fishing
Reel Therapy Sportfishing
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Platte Bay Coho Jigging
Ages 6+ • Up to 4 anglers • 5 hours • Private charter
Traverse City
3 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Fishing
Central Coast Angling
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Drummond Island
Book your spot today and set off on a quality fishing adventure.
Rapid City
4 Hours
Fishing
Fish With Jim Outfitters
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Hardcore All Day Muskie
12+ hours • 1-5 Anglers + Additional Cost for 6th Angler
St Clair Shores
12 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Fishing
Reel Therapy Sportfishing
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Salmon Trolling
Ages 6+ • Up to 4 anglers • 5 hours • Private charter
Traverse City
5 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Fishing
Central Coast Angling
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Water Activities Explore All
Car Spotting (Boat) on Big Manistee River
For all ages • 1.5 to 18 hour options
Manistee
1.5 to 18 hour options
Kayak, Water Activities
Manistee Adventures
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Pontoon Boat Rentals
Ages 21+ • Hourly Rentals • Starting at $135 - Children of all ages are welcome
Traverse City
Boat Rental, Water Activities
Memories Traverse City
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20 Mile Trip – Crystal Creek → Russell’s
All ages • 4 to 5 Hours • Unforgettable experience!
Omer
4 to 5 Hours
Kayak, Water Activities
Russell Canoe Livery & Campgrounds
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103 Mile Trip – Whiteash Bridge → Russell’s (3 Days)
All ages • Unforgettable experience!
Omer
3 Days
Water Activities
Russell Canoe Livery & Campgrounds
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70 Mile Trip – Pipeline Rapids → Russell’s (2 Days)
All ages • Unforgettable experience!
Omer
2 Days
Water Activities
Russell Canoe Livery & Campgrounds
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93 Mile Trip – Selkirk → Russell’s (3 Days)
All ages • Unforgettable experience!
Omer
3 Days
Water Activities
Russell Canoe Livery & Campgrounds
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2 Hour Rental - Black River Park
Starting at $35 | Paddleboard, Single Kayaks, Tandem Kayaks and Canoes Available
South Haven
Boat Rental, Canoe, Kayak, Rentals, SUP, Water Activities
SoHa Surf Shop
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Lesson Packages
Purchase a package of lessons to master the art of Kiteboarding or Wing Foiling!
St Joseph
Water Activities
Stoke Riders
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Half Day Paddlesport Rental - Boardman Lake Experience
Kayaks & Paddle Boards • Great for all ages! • Life jackets included
Traverse City
Kayak, Water Activities
The River Outfitters
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Car Spotting (Tube) on Big Manistee River
For all ages • 2 to 4 hour options
Manistee
2 to 4 hour options
Kayak, Water Activities
Manistee Adventures
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Boat Tours Explore All
Specialty Cruise-Blues Cruise
Set sail for an unforgettable night of soulful music and scenic views!
Sunset Cruise
The best sunsets are seen while on the water!
Wind Dancer Signature Day Sail
7 days a week • 2.5 hours • Up to 18 people • Private Charters Available
Traverse City
2.5 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Day Sail, Sailing
Wind Dancer Traverse City Tours
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Two-Hour Private Day Sail
Starting at $299 | 2 Hours | Price includes 2 People, Up to 6 Passengers Can Book
Traverse City
Private Tours
Boat Rental, Boat Tour, Sailing
Two Brothers Sailing Adventures
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Redneck Yacht Club with 107 Q Country
21+ • 2 Hours
Port Huron
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Huron Lady II Cruises
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Sun and Sand Tour
Age 18+ to book • 2 Hours • Up to 4 people included with option to add more
Traverse City
Boat Tour
TC Boat Tours
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Specialty Cruise-Blessing of the Boats
The Annual Blessing of the Boats
Air Show on the Bay - Guided Pontoon Charter
7/4 & 7/5 • 12:00 to 4:30pm • Ages 4 and up • 6 Person Capacity • Captain Chartered
Traverse City
4 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Wind Dancer Traverse City Tours
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Wind Dancer Signature Sunset Sail
7 days a week • 2.5 hours • Up to 18 people • Private Charters Available
Traverse City
2.5 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Farm, Sailing, Sunset Sail
Wind Dancer Traverse City Tours
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2 Hour Public Cruise
Lake Michigan / Spring Lake / Grand River
Grand Haven
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Big Blue
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Alpaca Tour
For all ages! • 45 Minutes • Come and enjoy the serenity of the alpacas and experience farm life!
Traverse City
45 Minutes
Guided Tour
Rainbow Valley Family Farms
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Full Day SUP Rental
Starting at $80 | 8 Hour Rental
St Alpena
Kayak
Alpena Pedal & Paddle
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12 Passenger 2025, 23' Tri-Toon
6 Hour Rental • 150HP
Traverse City
Single Day Rental • 6 Hours
Boat Rental
Northern Lakes Boat Company
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Mackinaw City Parasailing
Starting at $65 • For ages 5 & up • 600ft flight! • Fliers and observers welcome • 1 Hour
Mackinaw City
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Airplane, Parasail
Mackinaw Parasailing
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Midland Center for the Arts Presents: Jersey Boys (Northern)
November 1, 2026
Mount Pleasant
Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC
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70 Mile Trip – Pipeline Rapids → Russell’s (2 Days)
All ages • Unforgettable experience!
Omer
2 Days
Water Activities
Russell Canoe Livery & Campgrounds
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Island Resort & Casino (3D/2N) (GR)
April & October 2026
Mount Pleasant
Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC
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Specialty Cruise-Salsa Dance Party Cruise
Spice Up the Night — Salsa Style on the Aquastar! 💃
Muskegon
2 Hours
Boat Tour
AQUASTAR
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Shipshewana in a Day!
July 15, 2026 & August 1, 2026
Mount Pleasant
Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC
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Kayak Tours Explore All
Four Day Rentals
Boats & Canoes Available
Houghton Township
8 Hours
Kayak, Rentals
Rock Harbor Lodge & Marina
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Three Day Rentals
Boats & Canoes Available
Houghton Township
8 Hours
Kayak, Rentals
Rock Harbor Lodge & Marina
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Family Trip
Ages 3+ • 1 Hour • Plainwell to Otsego
Plainwell
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Plainwell Kayak Company
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Newaygo to Anderson 1.5 Hour Canoe / Kayak Trip
All Ages! • Trip includes canoe/kayak rental, transport, and gear
Newaygo
Kayak
Wisner Rents Canoes
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Water Taxis - South Shore Island Docks → Rock Harbor
One Way Trips • A Service We Offer to Backpackers, Paddlers, and Lodge Guests Alike!
Houghton Township
Kayak, Transportation
Rock Harbor Lodge & Marina
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8 Hour Rentals
Bikes, Kayaks, Canoes and SUP Boards!
Harrison Township
Kayak
Simple Adventures
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1 Hour Watercraft Rental
Starting at $10 | SUP, Kayaks and Canoes Available
St Alpena
Kayak
Alpena Pedal & Paddle
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Single Kayaks
Multi-Day Rentals Available • Ages 18+ to Rent
Leland
Kayak
Leelanau Watersports
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1 Hour Paddlesport Rental
Kayaks & Paddle Boards • Great for all ages! • Life jackets included
Traverse City
Kayak, Water Activities
The River Outfitters
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One Grand Journey
Experience the beauty and serenity of the upper chain - From $50
Bellaire
3-8 hrs
Kayak
Paddles & Pedals
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Explore the Great Lakes Region Explore All
Schoolship Registration - Alliance
Traverse City
Inland Seas Education Association
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Fall Sail, Suttons Bay
Starting at $30 | 2 Hours | All Ages
Suttons Bay
Inland Seas Education Association
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Sunset Excursions
2 Hours • Up to 4 Guests
Harbor Springs
2 Hours
Private Tours
Sailing
Colonial Inn Sailing Excursions
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Circle Superior! The Crown Jewel of the Great Lakes (10D/9N/21M)
September 14-23, 2026
Mount Pleasant
Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC
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Great Lakes Discovery Sail, Houghton
Suttons Bay
Inland Seas Education Association
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Great Lakes Discovery Sail, Suttons Bay
Starting at $30 | 3 Hours | All Ages
Suttons Bay
Inland Seas Education Association
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Schoolship Registration - Inland Seas
Suttons Bay
Inland Seas Education Association
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Big Reef
9 Hours • Ages 3+ • Full Day of Trolling!
Great Lakes Discovery Sail, Hessel
Suttons Bay
Inland Seas Education Association
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Night Sail, Suttons Bay
$50 | 2 Hours | All Ages
Suttons Bay
Inland Seas Education Association
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