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 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