Zehnder’s Splash Village, Frankenmuth, MI

While a day at the water park sounds like a great option—so great that we talked about these in our article on family friendly activities—it would be easy to think that rain would spoil… Read More

7 Best Escape Rooms in Michigan!

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Michigan Escape Games, Davison, MI

Davison, not far from Flint, offers Michigan Escape Games, an escape room complex that offers several different rooms depending on your skill and even your physical fitness. The Dwelling, for… Read More

The 10 Best Science Centers in Michigan!

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Longway Planetarium, Flint, MI

The Longway Planetarium recently had some upgrades to make it even more exciting. Check out the new seats, new dome, new cove lights, and new 7.1 channel surround sound system and projection system… Read More

The 11 Best Hotels and Resorts for Families in Michigan!

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Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, MI

Imagine the look on your kids' faces when you tell them you're going to a place where it's Christmas all year to stay in a lodge that looks like it was pulled out of a fairytale. That's exactly what… Read More

The 8 Most Incredible Theaters in Michigan!

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Temple Theater, Saginaw, MI

Dubbed the “Gateway to Downtown Saginaw,” the Temple Theater delivers a huge experience for those landing in Saginaw. Built in 1926 and seating a whopping 1,750 visitors, the theater was… Read More

The 9 Best Guided Tours in Michigan!

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Bavarian Belle Riverboat, Frankenmuth, MI

Frankenmuth's Bavarian Belle represents one of the best guided tours of all: A boat tour of Frankenmuth. While it's a seasonal event—a riverboat tour in winter could be a disaster—those… Read More

8 Best Bowling Alleys in Michigan!

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Valley Lanes Family Entertainment Center, Midland, MI

Heading for Midland? Then check out Valley Lanes Family Entertainment Center, a place that packs in plenty of thrills all in one locale. Try out the 26 lanes of bowling, backed up by three pool… Read More

The 6 Best Karaoke Bars in Michigan!

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Crunchys, East Lansing, MI

East Lansing's Crunchy's has a particularly noteworthy pedigree on its side. Specifically, it's been rated one of the best karaoke bars in the United States. That's quite a recommendation, and… Read More

The 10 Best Live Music Venues in Michigan!

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Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI

It's impossible to make a list like this without talking about the massive Pine Knob Music Theatre (formerly DTE Music Energy Theatre) in Clarkston. It's not only one of the largest such venues… Read More

10 Best Arcades in Michigan!

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The Arcade, Brighton, MI

Head on out to Brighton for a taste of the old and new in arcade gaming! Featuring some of the most iconic titles in cabinet gaming from the simplicity of quarter-gobblers “Space Ace” and… Read More

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