Best Places to Visit in Michigan
Sometimes you just want to get out and explore. We try to strike a good balance of places that you will really enjoy. Finding ideas for family friendly outings, or interesting places to go in Michigan with your friends, both are at your fingertips here with America Top 10. We aim to give you plenty of ideas without you having to do all the research. That way you can easily decide if you want to explore Michigan sites or check out the sites in another state.
You have also heard how it is becoming a lot more popular to have staycations (where you stay home instead of going to far off places) and discover new and interesting places in the near vicinity. We try to make that easier for you. Check out the sites in Michigan that have become local favorites easily with our site.
We hope that we have provided you plenty of choices in Michigan whether this is a new area for you or your own back yard. Something a little different from the typical amusement park. If you really loved somewhere but don’t see them on our list let us know, we are always looking to improve our lists and we can only do that with your help.
Air Zoo
Portage, MI
The Air Zoo is a highly charged, multi-sensory atmosphere that goes beyond anything you’ve ever seen. It is like no place else on Earth. Voted the “Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners” and “Best Place to Spend a Day with Your Family” three years in a row, the Air Zoo features more than 50 rare and historic aircraft, amusement park-style rides, Full-Motion Flight Simulators, RealD 3D/4D Missions Theater, as well as historical exhibits and educational activities.
Greektown Casino-Hotel
Detroit, MI
Greektown Casino-Hotel, is one of three casino resort hotels in the city, and one of four in the Detroit-Windsorarea. Detroit is one of the largest American cities and metropolitan regions to offer casino resort hotels. The casino hotel is centered in Detroit’s Greektown Historic District.
Lansing Art Gallery
Lansing, MI
Lansing Art Gallery provides public awareness, education and enjoyment of the visual arts by promoting the works of Michigan artists.
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Ann Arbor, MI
The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is a non-profit organization that offers an interactive, engaging environment for kids of all ages to learn more about the world around them. Their 250+ exhibits inspire people to think deeper about different topics, from honeybees to the Internet, and allows everyone to play with and learn about science.
Impression 5 Science Center
Lansing, MI
Detroit Institute of Arts
Detroit, MI
Founded in 1885, the museum was originally located on Jefferson Avenue, but, due to its rapidly expanding collection, moved to the current site on Woodward Avenue in 1927. The museum covers 658,000 square feet that includes more than 100 galleries, a 1,150-seat auditorium, a 380-seat lecture/recital hall, an art reference library, and a state-of-the-art conservation services laboratory.
Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame
Okemos, MI
Established in 1983, the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame honors the achievements of remarkable Michigan women. Learn more about the history of the Hall of Fame, explore their inductees, find nomination information, and how you can serve as a Hall of Fame judge.
Castle Farms
Charlevoix, MI
Castle Farms also offers self-guided and guided tours – a unique and entertaining way to spend the day with family and friends. Whether to view their beautiful gardens peruse the Museum Collections, or to see the magnificence of their French Chateau style buildings, Castle Farms is the perfect place to stop to get a little taste of the French atmosphere. Your tour guide will delight your group with the rich history of Castle Farms, from its original construction as Loeb Farm in 1918 through the art studio/gallery period, the rock concert era, and into the extensive renovation and restoration from 2001-2005.
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Grand Rapids, MI
Fenner Nature Center
Lansing, MI
Fenner Nature Center is an environmental education center encompassing 134 acres of publicly accessible green space. Now run by the non-profit Fenner Conservancy, the property includes over four miles of trails, rolling glacial eskers, towering maple groves and so much more. Inside the Visitor Center, you will find collections of live native reptiles and amphibians; a viewing area to watch songbirds, deer and wild turkeys; and opportunities to explore newly renovated hands-on exhibits, designed with you in mind.
