What is there to do with Kids in Michigan? Good question. Whether you live here or are just visiting, The Mitten has a lot to offer when it comes to fun family activities. We’ve put together our list of 30 amazing things you can do with your kids or teens to make the most of your time in the great lakes state.
Seasonal Things to do with Kids in Michigan
AAA Canoe Rental
525 Northland Dr. , Rockford MI 49341
Phone: (616) 866-9264
Website: http://aaacanoerental.com/
Rifle River Campground & Tubing
5825 N Townline Rd., Sterling, MI 48659
Phone: (989) 654-2556
Website: https://www.riflerivercampground.com/
Berlin Raceway and Entertainment Complex
2060 Berlin Fair Dr., Marne MI 49435
Phone: (616) 677-5000
Website: https://www.berlinraceway.com/
Saugatuck Dune Rides
6495 Blue Star Hwy, Saugatuck, MI 49453-9464
Phone: (269) 857-2253
Website: https://www.saugatuckduneride.com/
Mackinac Island
Website: https://www.mackinacisland.org/
Michigan’s Adventure Amusement Park
1198 W Riley-Thompson Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445
Phone: (231) 766-3377
Website: https://www.miadventure.com/
Binder Park Zoo
7400 Division Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49014
Phone: (269) 979-1351
Website: https://binderparkzoo.org/
Ocqueoc Falls
11.5 miles west of Rogers City just off M-68 Hwy.Ocqueoc, MI 49759
Phone: (989) 734-2543
Website:http://www.us23heritageroute.org/cheboygan.asp?ait=av&aid=331
Kitch-iti-kipi Springs
Palms Book State Park: Thompson, Manistique, MI 49854
Website: https://cityofmanistique.org/big-springs-kitch-iti-kipi/
Dinosaur Gardens
11160 US Hwy 23, Sanborn Twp, MI 49766
Phone: (989) 350-1076
Website: http://dinosaurgardensllc.com/
St. Ignace Mystery Spot
150 Martin Lake Rd., St. Ignace, MI 49781
Phone: (906) 643-8322
Website:http://mysteryspotstignace.com/index.php?route=common/home
TreeRunner West Bloomfield Adventure Park
6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322
Phone: (248) 419-1550
Website: https://www.treerunnerwestbloomfield.com/
Belle Isle Aquarium
3 Inselruhe Ave, Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: (313)402-0466
Website: https://www.belleisleconservancy.org/belle-isle-aquarium
Fish Ladder Park
634 Front Ave.NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Website: https://www.michigan.org/property/fish-ladder-park
Crystal Coaster Alpine Slide & Edge Adventure Course
12500 Crystal Mountain Dr.Thompsonville, MI 49683
Phone: (855) 995-5146
Website: https://www.crystalmountain.com/summer-activities/alpine-slide/
Lelands’s Historic Fishtown
Phone: (231) 866-1133
Website: http://www.lelandmi.com/fishtown/
Year Round Things to do in Michigan
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad
6140 N Bray Rd, Flint, MI 48505
Phone: (800) 648-7275
Website: http://geneseecountyparks.org/crossroads-village/
Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark
1 Boyne Mountain Rd, Boyne Falls, MI 49713
Phone: (855) 688-7046
Website: https://www.avalanchebay.com/
Zehnder’s Splash Village
1365 S Main St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Phone: (844) 330-1715
Website: https://www.zehnders.com/zehnders-splash-village/?NCK=8443301715
Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
11 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 235-4726
Website: https://www.grcm.org/
Detroit Zoo
8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Phone: (248) 541-5717
Website: https://detroitzoo.org
Ann Arbor’s Fairy Doors
Various locations, Ann Arbor, MI
Website:https://www.mlive.com/entertainment/annarbor/2015/05/fairy_doors_in_ann_arbor.html
Longway Planetarium
1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503
Phone: (810) 237-3400
Website: http://sloanlongway.org/Longway-Planetarium/
Boyne Mountain
1 Boyne Mountain Rd, Boyne Falls, MI 49713
Phone; (855) 688-7024
Website: https://www.boynemountain.com/
Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland
25 Christmas Ln, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Phone: (989) 652-9931
Website: https://www.bronners.com/
Midland Canopy Walk at Whiting Forest
2203 Eastman Avenue, Midland, MI 48640
Phone: 1-800-362-4874
Website: https://www.dowgardens.org/whitingforest
Michigan Science Center – Kids Town
5020 John R St, Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: (313) 577-8400
Website: https://www.mi-sci.org/exhibits-live-shows/exhibits/kids-town/
SEALIFE MichiganGreat Lakes Crossing Outlets
4316 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Phone: (248) 409-6009
Website: https://www.visitsealife.com/michigan/
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan
Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
4316 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Phone: (248) 409-6009
Website: https://michigan.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/
Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA)
5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202
Website: http://www.dia.org/
Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum
31005 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, MI
Phone: (248) 626-5020
Website: http://www.marvin3m.com/