Michigan Travel

Things to Do in Michigan

There are so many things to do in Michigan that are all too often overlooked due to hectic schedules and commitments. Include a trip to one of Michigan's many lighthouses, national or state parks, or 11,000 inland lakes to your next family activities plan. Add a round of Michigan golf or an evening in one of Michigan's world-class cities to your "Things To Do List." If fun is your destination, make Pure Michigan your tour guide.
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Dining, Downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan
Dining, Downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor is renowned for its diversity of tastes and fun things to do in Michigan. Dine External Link in casual elegance in a warm atmosphere with a diversity of impeccable cuisines and unique settings throughout the area.

Photo courtesy of Ann Arbor CVB
The American Horse, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids
The American Horse, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids
Within this 125-acre park, External Link discover the three-story high sculpture of Leonardo da Vinci's horse by artist Nina Akamu.

Photo courtesy of Frederik Meijer Gardens
The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan
The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan
The Henry Ford Museum External Link is the Michigan family activities destination that brings the American Experience and History to life. Housing one of the largest collections of its kind ever assembled, the museum showcases the people and ideas that have fired our imaginations and changed our lives.

Photo courtesy of The Henry Ford
The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), Michigan
The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), Michigan
The DIA External Link has been a beacon of culture and fun things to do for the Detroit area for well over a century. Enjoy a "virtual" dining experience in 18th century Europe; dance with a life-size video of an African ceremony; with a handheld computer take a multimedia tour of Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry murals.

Florida Beaches

Florida beaches are known for their soft sand, wonderful shelling and waves that are great for surfing. You can snorkel and fish off many of them but the best Florida beaches are the ones you spend the day relaxing on, which could be any one of them.
Sanibel Island is a beautiful little place located on the west coast of Florida, near Fort Myers. Sanibel is actually made up of two Islands, Captiva and Sanibel. These two islands are the perfect place for either a romantic or family vacation. Sanibel
Places to Visit in Florida
Key West The Florida Keys is our own little version of the tropics. Stretching from Key Largo to Key West this sunny paradise offers outstanding fishing, diving, snorkeling, shopping, beach combing, drinking, dinning and relaxation, so come on down.
Channelside-Port of Tampa is an entertainment complex and major cruise port just southeast of downtown Tampa. Some of the attractions in the area include the Florida Aquarium, American Victory Museum and an IMAX Theater.