The Air Zoo is Michigan's premier aviation and science center! With over 60 rare and historic airplanes & spacecraft, interactive exhibits, science classes and summer camps for kids.
The Detroit Institute of Art is an art museum located in the Midtown Detroit area of Detroit, Michigan. It houses one of the largest and most important art collections in the United States. With over 100 galleries, the museum occupies 658,000 square feet (61,100 m²) and underwent a major renovation and expansion project completed in 2007, adding another 58,000 square feet (5,400 m²).
The Renaissance Center is a complex of seven interconnected skyscrapers in downtown Detroit, Michigan. Situated on the Detroit International Waterfront, the complex includes a 73-story Marriott hotel at its center, surrounded by four 39-story office towers, connected by a large square podium housing public spaces, a convention center, retail stores, restaurants, and corporate showrooms.
Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum is the maritime museum in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on Whitefish Point. The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society was founded in 1978 by a group of divers, teachers, and educators to commence exploration of historic shipwrecks in eastern Lake Superior, near Whitefish Point in Michigan’s scenic Upper Peninsula.
The Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park is a renowned cultural and botanical institution located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It covers a vast area on the northeast side of Grand Rapids. It is a remarkable cultural institution that seamlessly combines art and nature.
John Ball Zoological Garden is an urban park located on the west side of the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The John Ball Zoo is situated on the ravines and bluffs along the west edge of the park.
Belle Isle Park, often simply called Belle Isl, is a 982-acre (1,534 square mile; 397 ha) island park in Detroit, Michigan. The park includes Belle Isle, an island in the Detroit River, as well as several smaller surrounding islands, offering natural beauty, historical sites such as the Botanical Garden and Aquarium, and stunning views of the city and Canada.
Tawas Point State Park, located on the end of a sand spit that forms Tawas Bay along Lake Huron, is home to 183 acres of lakeside recreation and has been referred to as the “Cape Cod of the Midwest.” The park is a stopover site for hundreds of migrating birds in the spring and fall, making it a favorite spot for many bird watchers from all over the Midwest.
Rifle River Recreation Area is a state park located on the upper reaches of the Rifle River within the Au Sable State Forest in Ogemaw County, Michigan. Within these 4,000 acres of state park land, you’ll find amazing areas for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and lots of lakeside camping spots to make for an unforgettable weekend excursion!
Dow Gardens, located in Midland, Michigan, is a beautiful botanical garden and cultural attraction that spans 110 acres. The gardens are part of the larger Dow Gardens and Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens complex, which includes a wide range of plant collections, walking trails, and educational opportunities.
The DeGraaf Nature Centre offers a close-to-nature experience right in the heart of Holland City on a 15-acre reserve. A system of short trails leads you through a variety of habitats, including hillside forests, understory forests, swamps, and ponds. Many trails are accessible by stroller and wheelchair, and are constructed from wooden planks or sawdust.
Matthaei Botanical Garden features an indoor greenhouse open year-round with tropical, temperate, and desert climates; display gardens such as bonsai, native Great Lakes plants, a children's garden, miles of walking trails, and natural areas.
Located just 30 minutes from Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Holland, Allegan Event offers spacious venues for birthdays, celebrations, and large groups, as well as a plethora of adventurous activities and fun for guests of all ages.
The Grand Haven Fisherman's Pier, also known as the North Pier, offers a quieter and less crowded experience compared to the pier on the other side of the river. It boasts stunning views of Lake Michigan and the Grand Haven Lighthouses, making it an ideal spot for photography and contemplation.
The MGM Grand Detroit is a luxury hotel and casino located in downtown Detroit, Michigan. It is one of the three casino resorts in the city. The MGM Grand Detroit features a 400-room hotel tower, a large casino floor with various table games and slot machines, multiple dining options ranging from casual to fine dining, a spa, and event spaces.
The Arab American National Museum is a museum in Dearborn, Michigan, dedicated to the history, experiences, and contributions of Arab Americans. Founded in 2005, it is the world's first and largest museum dedicated to Arab American history and culture. The museum is part of the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution.
Managed by the Dearborn History Museum since 1950, the Commander's Residence is the oldest building in Dearborn still standing on its original site. Originally used from 1833 to 1876 as the military headquarters of the Detroit Arsenal military base in Dearborn, the building offers visitors a glimpse into life during that era and features exhibits on Dearborn's military history.
