Family Things To Do in Michigan
It is time to pack up the whole clan and embark on a memorable family vacation. This is a great opportunity to create new memories and enjoy each other, away from the strict routine of daily life. Too much down time can make the kids restless, so make sure you have plenty of family activities planned. At UpTake, we can help you find the most appealing family friendly things to do. From theme parks to playgrounds, and children’s museums, we’ve got you covered.
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AF.J. McLain State Park
Relevancy: 85% KID FRIENDLY
- Overview The sun sets spectacularly over Lake Superior and visitors to McLain State Park get a front-row seat. The park sits on the Keweenaw Peninsula ... more on L.L.Bean
F.J. McLain State Park
18350 Hwy M-203Hancock, MI 49930, U.S.A.
BLudington State Park
Relevancy: 85% KID FRIENDLY
- Highlights: visitor center more
- Overview Wedged between Lake Michigan and Hamlin Lake, Ludington State Park is a favorite canoeing and hiking destination. The 5,300-acre park encompasses ancient conifer and hardwood forests, coastal dune ... more on L.L.Bean
Ludington State Park
8800 W. M-116Ludington, MI 49431, U.S.A.
CBinder Zoo
Relevancy: 84% KID FRIENDLY
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- Wow!! I had never been to Binder Park Zoo before this past summer. ... more on judysbook.com
- This was our first real zoo trip, so we have no ... more on epinions.com
Binder Zoo
7400 Division DriveBattle Creek, MI 49014
DWarren Dunes State Park
Relevancy: 84% KID FRIENDLY
- Overview The magnificent sand dunes for which this park is named were formed thousands of years ago by receding glaciers scraping continental bedrock. Scoured by the ice and eroded by wind and water, the ro... more on L.L.Bean
Warren Dunes State Park
12032 Red Arrow Hwy.Sawyer, MI 49125, U.S.A.
EJohn Ball Zoological Garden
Relevancy: 83% KID FRIENDLY
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- Highlights: concessions-food available, gift shop more
- This is a medium sized zoo, but it has a lot ot offer. They have ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- I grown up going to JBZ. I'm a member, a sponsor of their wallabies and I voluteered there last summer and planto this year if I can as well. JBZ is not a large or fancy zoo, but it is great ... more on epinions.com
John Ball Zoological Garden
1300 W Fulton StreetGrand Rapids, MI49504
FIsland Lake Recreation Area
Relevancy: 83% KID FRIENDLY
- Overview The Huron River twists and turns through the center of the 4,000-acre Island Lake Recreation Area, making it a favorite canoeing destination. ... more on L.L.Bean
Island Lake Recreation Area
12950 East Grand River Ave.Brighton, MI 48116, U.S.A.
GKids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum
Relevancy: 82% KID FRIENDLY
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- Overview This is an inclusively designed children's museum. It ... more on kaboom
Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum
301 S. SuperiorAlbion, Michigan, United States
HTawas Point State Park
Relevancy: 82% KID FRIENDLY
- Overview Tawas Point State Park is a sandy peninsula separating Tawas Bay from Lake Huron. It offers swimming from a two-mile beach, boating, sailing and fishing. Many people visit the park to see the Tawas... more on L.L.Bean
Tawas Point State Park
686 Tawas Beach RoadEast Tawas, MI 48730, U.S.A.
IDetroit Zoo
Relevancy: 81% KID FRIENDLY
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| Yelp | 4.5 |
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- Overview The Detroit Zoo consists of 125 acres of naturalistic exhibits. Opened in 1928, the Detroit Zoo was the first zoo in the United States to use barless exhibits extensively. The Detroit Zoo is a natu... more on Association of Zoos and Aquariums
- Overview Historical Marker at the main entrance. The first Detroit Zoo opened in 1883 on Michigan and Trumbull Avenues, across from the current site of Tiger Stadium. A circus had arrived in town, only to g... more on Wikipedia
JYankee Springs Recreation Area
Relevancy: 81% KID FRIENDLY
- Overview Once the hunting ground of the Algonquins, Yankee Springs Recreation Area's 5,200 acres of rugged terrain, bogs and marshes lend themselves to many kinds of recreation. Nine lakes ... more on L.L.Bean
Yankee Springs Recreation Area
2104 S. Briggs RoadMiddleville, MI 49333, U.S.A.

