Highest-rated things to do in Michigan, according to Tripadvisor
When planning your next holiday, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.
If you're craving a burst of adrenaline, why not reserve a spot in Michigan's famed Saugatuck Dune Rides? The activity's charmingly dated website is a great indication of its word-of-mouth notoriety and timeless appeal. Over in Arizona, you might be surprised to find that it's not just the Grand Canyon that tempts travelers to its desert landscape—it's also one-of-a-kind venues like the Musical Instrument Museum, where music enthusiasts can find over 7,500 instruments from 200 countries around the world.
Indeed, even if you've lived in Michigan your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Michigan reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Michigan using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 3, 2024.
Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Michigan, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.
#30. Kitch-Iti-Kipi (The Big Spring)
- Rating: 5/5 (604 reviews)
- Address: Sawmill Road Palms Book Gift Store Manistique, Michigan
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#29. Quincy Mine
- Rating: 5/5 (501 reviews)
- Address: 49750 US Highway 41 Hancock, Michigan
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#28. Colonial Michilimackinac
- Rating: 4.5/5 (960 reviews)
- Address: 800 North Huron Ave. Mackinaw City, Michigan
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#27. Ford Field
- Rating: 4.5/5 (883 reviews)
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#26. Mackinac Island Ferry Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,570 reviews)
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#25. Windmill Island Gardens
- Rating: 4/5 (1,272 reviews)
- Address: 1 Lincoln Ave. Holland, Michigan
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#24. The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
- Rating: 5/5 (577 reviews)
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#23. Oval Beach
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,096 reviews)
- Address: 690 Perryman St. Saugatuck, Michigan
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#22. The Guardian Building
- Rating: 4.5/5 (766 reviews)
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#21. Presque Isle Park
- Rating: 5/5 (1,004 reviews)
- Address: Peter White Dr. Marquette, Michigan
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#20. Gerald R. Ford Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,151 reviews)
- Address: 303 Pearl St. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#19. Holland State Park Beach
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,400 reviews)
- Address: 2398 Ottawa Beach Road West end of Ottawa Beach Road Holland, Michigan
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#18. Detroit RiverFront
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,480 reviews)
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#17. The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,549 reviews)
- Address: 830 Cottageview Drive Suite 1011 Traverse City, Michigan
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#16. Mackinac Bridge
- Rating: 5/5 (1,403 reviews)
- Address: I-75 Saint Ignace, Michigan
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#15. Mackinac Island State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,991 reviews)
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#14. Fort Mackinac
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,129 reviews)
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#13. Soo Locks
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,723 reviews)
- Address: 225 East Portage Ave. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
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#12. Comerica Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,723 reviews)
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#11. Tahquamenon Falls State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,771 reviews)
- Address: 41382 West M 123 Paradise, Michigan
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#10. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
- Rating: 5/5 (1,922 reviews)
- Address: 9922 West Front St. Empire, Michigan
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#9. Arch Rock
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,807 reviews)
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#8. Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,078 reviews)
- Address: 556 East Central Ave. Mackinaw City, Michigan
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#7. Greenfield Village
- Rating: 5/5 (2,590 reviews)
- Address: 20900 Oakwood Blvd. Dearborn, Michigan
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#6. Motown Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,154 reviews)
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#5. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
- Rating: 5/5 (2,201 reviews)
- Address: Headquarters on Sand Point Road Between Munising and Grand Marais Munising, Michigan
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#4. Detroit Institute of Arts
- Rating: 5/5 (2,994 reviews)
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#3. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
- Rating: 5/5 (3,059 reviews)
- Address: 1000 East Beltline Ave. Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#2. Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
- Rating: 5/5 (4,744 reviews)
- Address: 20900 Oakwood Blvd. Dearborn, Michigan
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#1. Saugatuck Dune Rides
- Rating: 5/5 (3,656 reviews)
- Address: 6495 Blue Star Hwy Saugatuck, Michigan
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Michelle No, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.