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1 / 30#30. Mackinac Bridge
- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,410 reviews)
- City: Saint Ignace Mackinac County Upper Peninsula
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Highest-rated things to do in Michigan by visitors
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 Aug. 15, 2025.
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.
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2 / 30#29. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
- Rating: 4.8/5 (638 reviews)
- City: Ontonagon Upper Peninsula
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3 / 30#28. Nelis' Dutch Village
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1,069 reviews)
- City: Holland Ottawa County
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4 / 30#27. S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,212 reviews)
- City: Ludington
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5 / 30#26. Presque Isle Park
- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,016 reviews)
- City: Marquette Upper Peninsula
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6 / 30#25. Gerald R. Ford Museum
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,172 reviews)
- City: Grand Rapids Kent County
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7 / 30#24. Holland State Park Beach
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,410 reviews)
- City: Holland Ottawa County
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8 / 30#23. Mackinac Island State Park
- Rating: 4.7/5 (2,005 reviews)
- City: Mackinac Island Mackinac County Upper Peninsula
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9 / 30#22. Eastern Market
- Rating: 4.6/5 (502 reviews)
- City: Detroit
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10 / 30#21. The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
- Rating: 4.8/5 (597 reviews)
- City: Detroit
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11 / 30#20. Soo Locks
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,741 reviews)
- City: Sault Ste Marie Upper Peninsula
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12 / 30#19. Windmill Island Gardens
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1,302 reviews)
- City: Holland Ottawa County
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13 / 30#18. Detroit RiverFront
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,488 reviews)
- City: Detroit
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14 / 30#17. Comerica Park
- Rating: 4.6/5 (2,739 reviews)
- City: Detroit
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15 / 30#16. Belle Isle Park
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1,113 reviews)
- City: Detroit
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16 / 30#15. The Guardian Building
- Rating: 4.7/5 (784 reviews)
- City: Detroit
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17 / 30#14. Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry
- Rating: 4.7/5 (3,144 reviews)
- City: Mackinaw City Cheboygan County
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18 / 30#13. Oval Beach
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,117 reviews)
- City: Saugatuck Allegan County
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19 / 30#12. Kitch-Iti-Kipi
- Rating: 4.8/5 (631 reviews)
- City: Manistique Upper Peninsula
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20 / 30#11. The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,591 reviews)
- City: Traverse City Grand Traverse County
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21 / 30#10. Tahquamenon Falls State Park
- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,802 reviews)
- City: Paradise Upper Peninsula
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22 / 30#9. Arch Rock
- Rating: 4.6/5 (2,830 reviews)
- City: Mackinac Island Mackinac County Upper Peninsula
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23 / 30#8. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,942 reviews)
- City: Empire Leelanau County
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24 / 30#7. Detroit Institute of Arts
- Rating: 4.8/5 (3,016 reviews)
- City: Detroit
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25 / 30#6. Greenfield Village
- Rating: 4.7/5 (2,623 reviews)
- City: Dearborn
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26 / 30#5. Motown Museum
- Rating: 4.6/5 (2,199 reviews)
- City: Detroit
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27 / 30#4. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
- Rating: 4.8/5 (2,227 reviews)
- City: Munising Upper Peninsula
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28 / 30#3. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
- Rating: 4.8/5 (3,093 reviews)
- City: Grand Rapids Kent County
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29 / 30#2. Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
- Rating: 4.8/5 (4,832 reviews)
- City: Dearborn
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30 / 30#1. Saugatuck Dune Rides
- Rating: 4.9/5 (4,611 reviews)
- City: Saugatuck Allegan County
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.
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