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Laser Quest(0km)

Detroit

Laser QuestLaser Quest is a fast paced game for ages 5 to 85 Ã¢Â a high tech combination of tag and hide and seek. With the worldÃ¢s most advanced laser tag equipment available, Laser Quest is played in a large, multi-level arena with specialty lighting, fog and heart pounding music.

Laserquest(17km)

Detroit

LaserquestLaser Quest is a fast paced game for ages 5 to 85 Ã¢Â a high tech combination of tag and hide and seek. With the worldÃ¢s most advanced laser tag equipment available, Laser Quest is played in a large, multi-level arena with specialty lighting, fog and heart pounding music.

The Detroit Zoo(20km)

Royal Oak

The Detroit ZooLearn about the Detroit Zoo's mission, the SSP program and the orgin of the animals at the Zoo. You'll see how the Zoo participates in world and state conservation efforts and the role of the Zoo in reintroduction of species throughtout the state.

Detroit Science Center(24km)

Detroit

Detroit Science CenterWelcome to the Detroit Science Center, where creative exploration is our key to discovering the wonders of science and technology. From MichiganÃ¢s only IMAXÂ® Dome Theatre to the Dassault SystÂ¨mes Planetarium, family programs to field trips, live science demonstrations to..

Detroit Historical Museum(24km)

Detroit

Detroit Historical MuseumThe Detroit Historical Museum, established in 1928, is one of AmericaÃ¢s oldest and largest museums dedicated to metropolitan history. Over 80,000 square feet of exhibition space house more than 600 historic artifacts in the heart of DetroitÃ¢s Cultural Center district.

Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) (26km)

Detroit

Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) The museum is an innovative addition to Detroit's Cultural Center,Our ambitious series of public programs includes lectures, musical performances, films, literary readings and educational activities for children.

Motown Historical Museum(27km)

Detroit

Motown Historical MuseumMotown Historical Museum is one of Detroits most popular tourist destinations. Each year, the museum attracts thousands of visitors from across the nation and around the globe. Great idea if you're looking for fun places for kids in Michigan.

Walter P. Chrysler Museum(32km)

Detroit

Walter P. Chrysler MuseumPlan a visit to the Walter P. Chrysler Museum where automotive history is learned and explored. Take an hour, or spend the day to experience the history of Chrysler vehicles, learn from interactive kiosk stations, or enjoy educational films in our movie theater.

The Henry Ford Estate(39km)

Dearborn

The Henry Ford EstateReturn to the world of automotive pioneer Henry Ford at the Henry Ford Estate ~ Fair Lane in Dearborn, Michigan. The Henry Ford Estate - Fair Lane includes the residence of Henry and Clara Ford and his powerhouse consisting of not only his generators, but also his research..

Automotive Hall Of Fame(40km)

Detroit

Automotive Hall Of Famehe Automotive Hall of Fame is both a visitor attraction and an educational resource for inspiring others to higher levels of achievement in their own work and lives. Visitors will experience automotive history through visual and interactive exhibits, automobiles and..

Diamond Jack's River Tours(51km)

Detroit

Diamond Jack's River ToursEnjoy two hour cruise on the sparkling waters of the Detroit River, the world's busiest international waterway. Passengers of all ages discover countless sights rich in history and anecdote during our expertly narrated river tours.

Great Lakes Maritime Center(60km)

Port Huron

Great Lakes Maritime CenterThe Great Lakes Maritime Center (GLMC) offers a variety of opportunities to learn about the history and current events of the Great Lakes. A variety of video formats, displays, and speaker programs present a wide variety of information.

Museum of Natural History (72km)

Ann Arbor

Museum of Natural History Exhibits include displays on prehistoric life with the most extensive dinosaur exhibits in the state of Michigan, Michigan wildlife, anthropology, geology, and a Planetarium. A new gallery for temporary exhibits was created in 2005.

Whirly Ball Of Ann Harbour(74km)

Ann Arbor

Whirly Ball Of Ann HarbourThe game is a combination of basketball and Jai-Alai, played from an electric bumper car.If you haven't tried it, gather a group of friends and come over. It's a blast!

Dominoes Petting Farm(74km)

Ann Arbor

Dominoes Petting FarmDomino's Petting Farm is conveniently located in Ann Arbor, Michigan and is a perfect setting for people of all ages to learn about farming and farm animals. Come join us for a fun-filled day. Pet our animals, including our many rare breeds, and enjoy a hayride.

Ann Arbor Hands On Museum(74km)

Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor Hands On MuseumIgnite your imagination as you explore nine unique galleries containing more than 250 interactive exhibits. With subjects ranging from physics to health to nature to mathematics and beyond, learning is made fun for all ages!

Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad(81km)

Flint

Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad Experience the Ã¯Â¿Â½modernÃ¯Â¿Â½ way travelers moved across the county and the country in the early 1900s when you climb aboard the narrow gauge Huckleberry Railroad. The 40 minute ride takes you through scenic woods and meadows and alongside beautiful Mott Lake.

Alfred P Sloan Museum(82km)

Flint

Alfred P Sloan Museum Regional history, historic automobiles and hands-on science are major features of the Sloan Museum, located at 1221 E. Kearsley Street in Flint, Michigan. The Science Discovery Center allows children and adults to explore principles of chemistry and physics through exhibit..

Silver Land Sand Dunes(95km)

Hart

Silver Land Sand DunesSilver Lake Sand Dunes Area is a Michigan Beachtown located along Lake MichiganÃ¢s sweeping shoreline just a few miles west of US-31 between Muskegon and Pentwater, Michigan. Just a short few hours from Chicago, Detroit, Traverse City and the Mackinac Bridge.

Perrys Cave Family Fun Center(101km)

Put-in-Bay

Perrys Cave Family Fun CenterPerrys Cave Family Fun Center is your family's next great vacation destination. Explore nature, learn history, reach great heights while having great family fun along the way! Great idea if you are looking for fun places to go with your kids in Ohio.

Toledo Museum of Art(114km)

Toledo

Toledo Museum of ArtThe Toledo Museum of Art collection of more than 30,000 works of art ranks among the finest in the United States. In our more than 35 galleries, Sculpture Garden, and new Glass Pavilion, discover important, popular, and outstanding works of art.

Toledo Botanical Garden(118km)

Toledo

Toledo Botanical GardenA museum for plants, Toledo Botanical Garden offers visitors the opportunity to share, discover and enjoy nature's beauty. With over sixty acres of display gardens and relevant plant collections, TBG is full of beauty, tranquility and opportunities for exploration and..

Toledo Zoo(121km)

Toledo

Toledo ZooWith over 5,300 animals representing over 760 species, The Toledo Zoo is one of the worlds most complete zoos it's also the regions top family destination! Let The Toledo Zoo take you from the Arctic tundra to the wilds of Africa, from the tropical rainforest to the Sonoran..

Cedar Point(129km)

Sandusky

Cedar PointThe world's biggest coaster collection, including Maverick. Kick back on a leisurely boat or train ride. Spin and soar on maXair. Splash into fun on water rides. Have a blast on Power Tower. Share your children's first "big" rides. Wet and dry, our 75 rides add up to fun..

Merry-Go-Round Museum(129km)

Sandusky

Merry-Go-Round MuseumCelebrating our 20th anniversary with "WILD!" an exciting look at unusual and rare carousel animals, families will enjoy a ride on the merry-go-round, visit with a wood carver, and learn about recreation through the years.

Kokomos Family Fun Center(133km)

Saginaw

Kokomos Family Fun CenterKokomo's is the place to go in Saginaw and the Tri-Cities area whether you're celebrating a birthday party, looking for a fun or want somewhere you can take the whole family. We have lots to do outside, including go-karts, miniature golf, bumper boats, batting cages and..

Potter Park Zoo(133km)

Lansing

Potter Park ZooThe Potter Park Zoological Society, a non-profit private sector organization, is dedicated to the support of the Potter Park Zoo through preserving, protecting, and exhibiting selected members of the animal kingdom so that future generations of mankind may thrive in harmony..

The Minibeast Museum and Education Center(135km)

Lansing

The Minibeast Museum and Education CenterThe Minibeast Zooseum and Education Center of the Young Entomologists' Society is a unique learning center devoted to the study of minibeasts (macroinvertebrate animals) which incorporates all the best attributes of a zoo, museum, interpretive center, resource center,..

Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center(135km)

Fremont

Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential CenterCome see where Civil War hero and 19th U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes lived, and learn about his life as a soldier, Congressman, Ohio governor and President. The President is buried on site, and a Museum dedicated to him displays Civil War, Native American, and..

Michigan Memories(138km)

Bay City

Michigan Memories

Andy Ts Family Fun Farm(145km)

St. Johns

Andy Ts Family Fun FarmAndy TÃ¯Â¿Â½A family fun farm with a fresh fruit and vegetable market, flowers, nursery stock, u-pick, hayrides, holiday trees, a farm fresh bakery, 6 acre corn maze, petting farm , straw maze and make your own caramel apples. Stop by for locally grown produce and lots of..

Allen Memorial Art Museum(152km)

Oberlin

Allen Memorial Art MuseumComprising more than 12,000 works of art from virtually every culture and spanning the history of art, the AMAM's collection is a vital cultural resource for the students, faculty, and staff of Oberlin College as well as the surrounding community.

Swings and Things Family Fun Center(154km)

Olmsted Township

Swings and Things Family Fun CenterAn amazing year-round experience with two floors of games and prizes and attractions for everyone!

NASA Glenn Research Center(155km)

Cleveland

NASA Glenn Research CenterLocated inside Glenn's main gate, the Visitor Center features 6,000 square feet of interactive exhibits.

Great Lakes Science Center(155km)

Cleveland

Great Lakes Science CenterEnjoy a fun-filled, brain-building and interactive experience! kick back and enjoy a movie on the OMNIMAX Theater with a six-story high domed screen. Get hands-on with three floors of more than 400 exhibits

Memphis Kiddie Park(157km)

Brooklyn

Memphis Kiddie ParkMemphis Kiddie Park has been putting smiles on children's faces since 1952. We offer 11 amusement rides for children, a concession stand, arcade, and miniature golf course. We are truly a landmark of the Cleveland area serving generations of area children. Come start your..

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo(158km)

Cleveland

Cleveland Metroparks ZooThe Zoo is home to 84 endangered species and participates in cooperative breeding programs for 64 species.

The Children's Museum of Cleveland(159km)

Cleveland

The Children's Museum of ClevelandThe Childrens Museum is the only institution in Cleveland completely dedicated to the overall development of young children, ages birth to eight years, through family learning.

Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (159km)

Cleveland

Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland As ClevelandÃ¢s forum for interpreting culture through contemporary visual art, we connect our visitors to the dynamic art and ideas of our times. As a gathering place for experiencing contemporary art and culture, MOCA Cleveland pushes the boundaries of innovation,..

The Cleveland Museum of Art (159km)

Cleveland

The Cleveland Museum of Art The Cleveland Museum of Art permanent collection includes more than 40,000 objects. As one of the nations top museums, the Cleveland has long exhibited leadership in acquisitions, presentation, and education, and its curators have originated many groundbreaking exhibitions.

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History(159km)

Cleveland

The Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryExplore all that we have to offer Ã¢Â from the earth to the sky. We have dinosaurs inside and out, a hands-on Discovery Center for children of all ages, outdoor gardens and wildlife habitats, live animal shows, and daily planetarium programs to explore the universe.

Sauder Village(161km)

Archbold

Sauder VillageExperience how families lived over 100 years ago! Visit with costumed interpreters, watch working craftsmen, and try various hands-on activities. Lots of special events too like Quilt Show, Dairy Days, Apple Butter Making, Doll Show and more! Inn, Campground, Restaurant,..

Deer Acres Storybook Amusement Park(168km)

Pinconning

Deer Acres Storybook Amusement ParkThe Mother Goose theme combined with a children\'s petting zoo is what separates this park from average amusement parks.Great fun, entertainment and recreation lies ahead for the whole family.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park(175km)

Brecksville

Cuyahoga Valley National ParkThe winding Cuyahoga the "crooked river" as named by American Indians gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands. The park is a refuge for flora and fauna, gives a sense of times past, and provides recreation and solitude for Ohio's residents and visitors.

Rockin' Robin's Amazone Family Entertainment Center(180km)

Medina

Rockin' Robin's Amazone Family Entertainment CenterA great fun zone, for the whole family, there's a jungle full of excitement for children as they venture through two indoor playgrounds themed as the Amazon and equipped with lots of climbing, mazes and slides, also the Laser Tag facility runs deep into the Amazon Jungle...

Rinky Dink Family Fun Center(180km)

Medina

Rinky Dink Family Fun CenterEntertainment for the entire family, you can enjoy both outdoors and indoors, with activites such as mini-golf, as well as batting cages, bumper boats, go-karts, and inflatables. Year-round entertainment indoors includes cosmic golf, video arcade games, and a snack bar.

Binder Park Zoo(182km)

Battle Creek

Binder Park ZooBinder Park Zoo offers quality programming using exotic animals delivered by professional staff with a dedication to conserving wildlife. Online registration is currently available for our Camps, Overnight Safari, and Zoo Snooze Programs!

Full Blast(182km)

Battle Creek

Full BlastIndoor and outdoor fun. Waterparks and other fun things for the family. Great idea if you're looking for fun places for kids in Michigan.

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad(185km)

Peninsula

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic RailroadOn Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad you will experience the fun and adventure, the romance and nostalgia of riding the train on one of the oldest, longest, and most scenic excursion railways in the country.

Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom(189km)

Aurora

Geauga Lake's Wildwater KingdomNo matter where parents are on the adventuresome spectrum, they usually find plenty of wet, fun things to do at Wildwater Kingdom. Of course, thereÃ¢s always the option of just kicking back in a lounge chair or in a private cabana with a tall cool beverage and a snack.

Century Village Museum(190km)

Burton

Century Village MuseumThe Museum is an authentic representation of a Western Reserve Village from 1798 to the turn of the 19th Century. The Museum has over twenty-two historically accurate buildings and over 15,000 museum artifacts that include original art from the 1800's, antiques, textiles..

Akron Zoo(200km)

Akron

Akron ZooWhen you visit the zoo, you'll come nose-to-nose with more than 700 animals, including endangered Humboldt penguins, snow leopards, Sumatran tigers, jaguars and Komodo dragons. Great idea if you are looking for fun places to go with your kids in Ohio.

Ohio Bird Santuary(202km)

Mansfield

Ohio Bird SantuaryThe mission of the Ohio Bird Sanctuary is to preserve the biodiversity of Ohio through education, rehabilitation, and stewardship.

Allen County Museum(221km)

Lima

Allen County MuseumThe Allen County Museum has something for everyone. Our campus includes the main Museum (including the ChildrenÃ¢s Discovery Center), the 1893 Victorian MacDonell House, log house, John H. Keller Railroad Archives, Shay Locomotive display, and the Elizabeth M. MacDonell..

Nottawa Fruit Farm (223km)

Sturgis

Nottawa Fruit Farm Nottawa Fruit Farm is a family-owned business which specializes in home-grown produce and family experiences. We take great pride in providing the highest quality products possible in our farm market and wholesome activities which help your family create fond memories.

John Ball Zoo(229km)

Grand Rapids

John Ball ZooThe John Ball Zoo has over 1100 animals representing the wilds of Africa, Asia, South America, Australia and the United States. Great idea if you're looking for fun places for kids in Michigan.

AJs Family Fun Center(229km)

Grand Rapids

AJs Family Fun CenterLots of cart and boat indoor fun! Great idea if you're looking for fun places for kids in Michigan.

Kalamazoo Nature Center(230km)

Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo Nature CenterThe Kalamazoo Nature Center features dozens of public programs each month for all ages, in addition to our 11 miles of hiking trails and indoor and outdoor exhibits. The whole family will enjoy our regular family program every Sunday at 2:00pm. There is always something to..

Waldameer Amusement Park(231km)

Erie

Waldameer Amusement ParkThe park has over 70 rides, including 3 roller coasters and 18 water rides. The park is admission-free with the rides requiring the display of a paid wristband or individual tickets.

Alcona Park(231km)

Glennie

Alcona ParkLocated on the historic AuSable River floodwaters above the Alcona Dam, this 1100 acre park has three miles of shoreline on each side of this trophy fish producing river. Surrounded by the Huron National Forest and is a favorite home away from home for many vacationers.

Canton Classic Car Museum(233km)

Canton

Canton Classic Car MuseumThe museum currently exhibits forty-five rare and unusual classic and special interest automobiles. The gorgeous vehicles are complemented by the thousands of pieces of historical memorabilia displayed throughout the museum.

Grand Rapids Public Museum(234km)

Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Public MuseumPlan a visit today and enjoy a world class facility full of exciting, entertaining and educational exhibits!

Experience Childrens Museum(237km)

Erie

Experience Childrens MuseumCome explore over 55 hands-on exhibits in a "please touch" environment that teaches children and adults the natural sciences, social studies, arts, and life experiences. A balance between education and entertainment is programmed to develop a sense of excitement and..

Erie Maritime Museum Flagship Niagara(237km)

Erie

Erie Maritime Museum Flagship NiagaraOffering a wide range of multi-media and interactive exhibits coupled with interpretive programs, Erie Maritime Museum vividly illustrates Niagara's history and the region's rich maritime heritage.

Black Pine Animal Park(244km)

Albion

Black Pine Animal ParkBlack Pine Animal Park in Albion, Indiana is a non-profit exotic animal sanctuary, a "last chance" refuge for animals in need. We exist to give rescued and retired exotic animals a safe haven, and to educate people and enhance their knowledge of exotic and endangered..

Fort Wayne Childrens Zoo(247km)

Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne Childrens ZooThe Fort Wayne ChildrenÃ¯Â¿Â½s Zoo is committed to preserving wild animals and wild places. To that end, the zoo supports a variety of conservation projects, both in the zoo and in the wild, as well as education programs that encourage students to care about wildlife.

Outdoor Discovery Center Of Wildlife(263km)

Holland

Outdoor Discovery Center Of WildlifeWith over 4 miles of trails and boardwalks winding through meadow, prairie, remnant dune, forest, ponds and wetlands, the ODC property is the perfect place for walking, jogging, photography, wildlife viewing or simply enjoying the outdoors.

The Bicycle Museum of America (264km)

New Bremen

The Bicycle Museum of America The Bicycle Museum of America features one of the largest private collections of bicycles in the world, with over 300 bikes on store and more than 1,000 in rotation

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium(265km)

Powell

Columbus Zoo and AquariumBring your family to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium for an untamed adventure. Stretching for 90 acres, the Zoo is home to more than 700 wildlife species including big cats, elephants, gorillas, manatees, bonobos and more!

Nelis Dutch Village(266km)

Holland

Nelis Dutch VillageOur 10 acre Netherlands village theme park welcomes children. Fun outdoor and indoor stuff for children to do includes our Dutch swing ride, restored antique carousel, petting zoo with farm animals, games and events. Walk your goat and feeding baby farm animals are two..

The Lost City(266km)

Holland

The Lost CityCome into The Lost City for amazing indoor fun! Laser tag, mini-bowling, mini-golf, video games and ticket games with deluxe prize center! Great for group events - birthdays, youth groups, sports teams, family parties, you name it!

National New York Central Railroad Museum (270km)

Elkhart

National New York Central Railroad Museum A TIMETABLE TO THE PAST At the center of it all was the New York Central Railroad. Elkhart's National New York Central RR Museum recaptures the days when locomotives were symbols of progress, and ambassadors of goodwill across the country.

Tri-Cities Historical Museum (272km)

Grand Haven

Tri-Cities Historical Museum The Tri-Cities Historical Museum provides visitors an opportunity to look through the windows of time into the history of Northwest Ottawa County, including the communities of Grand Haven, Spring Lake, and Ferrysburg.

Bearcreek Farms(282km)

Bryant

Bearcreek Farms

Deer Forest Petting Zoo and Pony Rides(283km)

Coloma

Deer Forest Petting Zoo and Pony RidesLocated in Coloma, Michigan, Deer Forest is one of the nation's largest and most elaborate exotic animal petting zoos. Deer Forest also offers pony rides, amusement rides, a children's playland, storybook lane, miniature golf, a train ride, magic shows, food, picnic areas..