Family days out in Michigan
There are so many fun places to go with kids in Michigan - great zoos and aquariums, museums, theme parks, water parks and swimming pools, places to visit outdoors (many of which are cheap or free), historical places of interest, activities and indoor play centres - just take a look below, plenty of things to do with the children in MI.
Michigan's Adventure
Muskegon
Michigan's AdventureMichigans largest amusement park with many rides. Something for everyone. Great idea if you're looking for fun places for kids in Michigan.
Deer Forest Petting Zoo and Pony Rides
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..
Garlyn Zoological Park
Naubinway
Garlyn Zoological ParkGarLyn Zoo is located at the very top of Lake Michigan in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The zoo features birds and animals from around the world. Wallaby - Australia, Sika deer - Asia, Sulcata Tortoise - Africa, Patagonian Cavy - South America, Cougar, River Otter, Black..
John Ball Zoo
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.
Binder Park Zoo
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!
The Detroit Zoo
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.
Dominoes Petting Farm
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.
Potter Park Zoo
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..
Grand Traverse Lighthouse
Northport
Grand Traverse LighthouseLocated inside the Leelanau StatePark in northern Michigan, the Grand Traverse Lighthouse has been guiding ships and sailors since it was built in 1858.
Nelis Dutch Village
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..
Keweenaw National Historical Park
Calumet
Keweenaw National Historical ParkFrom 7,000 years ago to the 1900s people mined Keweenaw copper. Native peoples made copper into tools and trade items. Investors and immigrants arrived in the 1800s in a great mineral rush, developing thriving industries and cosmopolitan communities.
Detroit Science Center
Detroit
Detroit Science CenterWelcome to the Detroit Science Center, where creative exploration is our key to discovering the wonders of science and technology.
From Michiganâs only IMAX® Dome Theatre to the Dassault Syst¨mes Planetarium, family programs to field trips, live science demonstrations to..
Great Lakes Maritime Center
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.
Full Blast
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.
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
Paradise
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum is the only one of its kind dedicated to the perils of maritime transport on the Great Lakes. It is fittingly located at Whitefish Point, Michigan, site of the oldest active lighthouse on Lake Superior.
Iron County Historical Museum
Caspian
Iron County Historical MuseumUpper Michigan's largest outdoor museum
Twenty-three buildings including:Cultural Center, Research Center,The Lee LeBlanc Wildlife Art Gallery Giovanelli Italianati Art Galleryand theBernhardt Contemporary Art Gallery. Visit Michigan's Colorful Past. Relax in the..
The Besser Museum
Alpena
The Besser MuseumWhere in Northeast Michigan Can You Find...
A Picasso,A Planetarium,Two Renoirs,Ancient Indian Artifacts,A water pumper that fought the great fires of Chicago and Alpena An 1890s Avenue of ShopsAnd A Remarkable collection of mounted Michigan mammals?
Alfred P Sloan Museum
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..
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Public MuseumPlan a visit today and enjoy a world class facility full of exciting, entertaining and educational exhibits!
Curious Kids Museum
St. Joseph
Curious Kids MuseumWhat is Curious Kids' Museum? Curious Kids' Museum is a hands-on children's museum dedicated to stimulating the curiosity of children from 1-100 with educational exhibits and programs which challenge the senses and offer unique learning opportunities.
Kalamazoo Nature Center
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..
Tri-Cities Historical Museum
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.
The Minibeast Museum and Education Center
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,..
Automotive Hall Of Fame
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..
Detroit Historical Museum
Detroit
Detroit Historical MuseumThe Detroit Historical Museum, established in 1928, is one of Americaâs 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 Detroitâs Cultural Center district.
Motown Historical Museum
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
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.
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD)
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.
Ann Arbor Hands On Museum
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!
Museum of Natural History
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.
Just A Plain Farm
Carp Lake
Just A Plain FarmVisit us at Just A Plain Farm, a family-owned farm market and farm that grows over a 100 acres of pumpkins, squash, gourds, popcorn, and native corns. Tour buses, families, schools, church groups, youth groups, senior citizens, special needs groups, and business..
Deer Acres Storybook Amusement Park
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.
Kokomos Family Fun Center
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..
AJs Family Fun Center
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.
The Jungle Family Fun Center
Petoskey
The Jungle Family Fun CenterWelcome to the ungle Family Fun Center!
18 Holes of Adventure Golf await you in this Northern Michigan Jungle! Make your way past the cascading waterfalls, tropical plants, and an erupting volcano! Watch out... the alligators may be hungry!
The Jungle also has an arcade..
Big Bear Adventures
Indian River
Big Bear AdventuresBig Bear Adventures is a fun, family owned business specializing in outdoor recreation. We are located in the beautiful resort area of Indian River, Michigan, between Mullett and Burt Lakes. The area abounds with wildlife, with pristine rivers and forests, and countless..
Laser Quest
Detroit
Laser QuestLaser Quest is a fast paced game for ages 5 to 85 â a high tech combination of tag and hide and seek. With the worldâs 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
Detroit
LaserquestLaser Quest is a fast paced game for ages 5 to 85 â a high tech combination of tag and hide and seek. With the worldâs 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 Lost City
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!
Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad
Flint
Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad Experience the �modern� 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.
Alcona Park
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.
Outdoor Discovery Center Of Wildlife
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.
Isle Royale National Park
Houghton
Isle Royale National ParkIsle Royaleâs physical isolation and primitive wilderness challenged human use for centuries; ironically today it has become the Islandâs main attraction. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, visitors come to experience this island park through hiking its trails
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Munising
Pictured Rocks National LakeshoreWild Beauty on the Lake Superior Shore
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, lakes, forest, and shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Hiking, camping, sightseeing, and four season outdoor opportunities abound.
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Empire
Sleeping Bear DunesThe Best Nature Escape in the Midwest
Welcome to one of the most beautiful natural areas in Michiganâs Lower Peninsula. Come and enjoy 35 miles of Lake Michigan's eastern coastline, explore North and South Manitou Islands, and of course climb the dunes!
Soo Locks Boat Tours
Marie
Soo Locks Boat Tours The Soo Locks have been referred to as one of the great wonders of the world and it is still the largest waterway traffic system on earth. Your boat will travel along the international shoreline of the lower harbor letting you experience all the sights, sounds, and..
Mackinaw Trolley Tours
Mackinaw City
Mackinaw Trolley ToursRide through history on the Mackinaw Trolley as we narrate happenings and events along the way. Fort Michilimackinac area, Old Mackinaw Point Lighthouse, Train and Car Ferry Docks, The Mackinac Bridge, Father Marquette's Mission and Grave Site at St. Ignace, Indian lore at..
The Henry Ford Estate
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..
Diamond Jack's River Tours
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.
Silver Land Sand Dunes
Hart
Silver Land Sand DunesSilver Lake Sand Dunes Area is a Michigan Beachtown located along Lake Michiganâs 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.
Jollay Orchards Family Farm
Coloma
Jollay Orchards Family FarmJollay Orchards offers a unique entertainment experience -- blending a working Orchard with Family Activities. Jollay Orchards is a "family friendly" farm. Our helpful staff is glad to assist you and answer any questions you or your family might have.
Located in the..
Nottawa Fruit Farm
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.
Andy Ts Family Fun Farm
St. Johns
Andy Ts Family Fun FarmAndy T�A 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..
Whirly Ball Of Ann Harbour
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!
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