Things to Do in Michigan in 2025

Downtown Detroit featuring a city, street scenes and heritage architecture

Greektown Historic District showing railway items, a city and landscape views

Downtown Detroit featuring a park as well as a couple

Downtown Detroit showing a city and railway items

Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory which includes a park and interior views

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Mackinaw City Sunset Cruise

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5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula

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Private Downtown Detroit Helicopter Ride

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Mackinaw City Parasailing

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Holiday & seasonal tours

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Macabre, Murder, & Mayhem in Motor City: Detroit Ghost Tour

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What to do in Michigan

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University of Michigan

4.5/5(1,101 reviews)

Come to see the ivied halls, grassy quads, cultural performances and athletic events at this renowned university, one of the world’s most prestigious.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

5/5(309 reviews)

Spectacular sand dunes loom over the deep blue waters of Lake Michigan at this national park, where the rivers run clear and the forest rings with birdcalls.

Henry Ford Museum

4.5/5(673 reviews)

See the limousine in which JFK was assassinated, historical buildings and vehicles, and exhibits that document the evolution and impact of technology.

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Huntington Place

4.5/5(285 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening at Huntington Place, a top convention center in Detroit. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music in this vibrant area.

View of Corktown, Detroit from the hotel!
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MGM Grand Detroit Casino

4/5(446 reviews)

Why not try your luck with a visit to MGM Grand Detroit Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Detroit? Experience the great live music and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

Go to the highest section of the stadium to get the best view of all of Downtown Detroit!

Comerica Park

4.5/5(442 reviews)

Catch an event at Comerica Park during your trip to Detroit. Attend a baseball game or visit the casinos in this vibrant area.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

5/5(230 reviews)

Observe picturesque cliffs, shoreline, waterfalls and beaches at this secluded area along Upper Michigan’s Lake Superior coastline.

Michigan's Adventure

4.5/5(68 reviews)

Bring your family to Michigan's Adventure and enjoy this exciting theme park in Muskegon. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or seek out the adventure tours.

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Boyne Mountain

4.5/5(146 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Boyne Falls with a visit to Boyne Mountain. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Downtown Detroit

4/5(1,947 area reviews)

Central business district meets residential area, Downtown Detroit boasts historic architecture, skyscrapers, and parks. Explore attractions like Campus Martius Park, Fox Theatre, and Detroit Riverwalk, with convenient transport options nearby.

Downtown Grand Rapids

4.5/5(214 area reviews)

While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like DeVos Performance Hall and Heritage Hill Historic District.

Norton Shores

Travelers come to Norton Shores for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lake Michigan and Hoffmaster State Park while you're in town.

Midtown

4.5/5(113 area reviews)

Historic districts and cultural attractions abound in this area, with highlights like the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Independent retail outlets are on the rise, especially along the Cass Corridor.