A Michigan indoor water park does not have to mean a $500 weekend. Several parks sell day passes to the public, a few run weekly or seasonal specials that cut the price sharply, and the biggest savings usually come from picking the right day, the right package, and the right park for your kids’ ages. … Read more
Michigan is built for family vacations: Great Lakes beaches, towering dunes, a car-free island, waterfalls, zoos, indoor water parks and small towns that feel like a postcard. The hard part is choosing. This guide covers the 14 best family vacation destinations in Michigan, what each one is actually like with kids, and the practical details … Read more
Best things to do in Southeast Michigan with kids: museums, zoos, Metroparks, farms and holiday lights in Detroit, Oakland, Macomb and Ann Arbor.
Researched by BG Vance. Last updated October 21, 2026. Cider mill hours, opening and closing dates, U-pick availability and ticket prices change with the weather and the crop, so check each mill’s website or Facebook page before you go. Michigan is the third-largest apple-producing state in the country, and fall is when it shows. Cider … Read more
Researched and written by BG Vance. Last updated October 20, 2026. Hours, ticket prices, tour schedules and seasonal closures change, so check each venue’s website before you go. Michigan is built for couples. You can hear live jazz in the world’s oldest continuously operating jazz club, climb a dune at sunset, ride a hand-cranked chain … Read more
Researched and written by BG Vance. Last updated October 19, 2026. Hours, tasting fees, tour prices and seasonal schedules change, so check each winery’s website or social page before you go. The Old Mission Peninsula is the easiest wine region in Michigan to visit. Ten wineries sit along a single 19-mile peninsula that starts minutes … Read more
Plan your Leelanau wine tasting: the best wineries in Suttons Bay, Leland and Lake Leelanau, all three trail loops, 2026 events, stays and tips.
Researched and written by BG Vance. Last updated October 19, 2026. Hours, ticket prices and seasonal schedules change, so check each attraction’s website before you go. Michigan is one of the easiest states in the country to plan a trip around kids. You can climb a 450-foot sand dune in the morning, ride a carousel … Read more
Researched and written by Bryan V. Last updated October 18, 2026. Winery hours, tasting fees and seasonal schedules change, so check each winery’s website or social page before you go. Michigan has more than 190 wineries and tasting rooms, five federally recognized wine regions, and a wine scene that runs from the cherry-and-vineyard peninsulas near … Read more
Compare Traverse City’s best luxury hotels: Grand Traverse Resort, Delamar, Hotel Indigo, Park Place and East Bay beach stays. Updated for 2026.
There are plenty of beautiful scenic drives to take in Michigan. The best part is you don’t have to go far to find them! Whether you’re crossing the Mackinac Bridge or exploring the Porcupine Mountains, there’s something for everyone in Michigan. So, get in your car and hit the open road-you won’t regret it! Why … Read more
Find Michigan tattoo shops and artists worth knowing, plus how licensing works, how to prepare, aftercare and safety tips, updated October 2026.
Find u-pick blueberry farms in every Michigan region, with season timing, recent prices, and picking tips. Call ahead to confirm hours before you go.
Plan your trip with the best things to do in Traverse City: bay beaches, Old Mission and Leelanau wineries, Sleeping Bear Dunes, museums, spas and food.