Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Northwest Michigan January 2026 | Expedia.ca [Northwest Michigan Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Northwest-Michigan.dx553248635975748966)[Hotels in Northwest Michigan](https://expedia.ca/Northwest-Michigan-Hotels.d553248635975748966.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Northwest Michigan](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Northwest-Michigan.d553248635975748966.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Northwest Michigan Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Northwest-Michigan.d553248635975748966.Car-Rental-Guide)[Northwest Michigan Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Northwest-Michigan.d553248635975748966.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Northwest Michigan, MI ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Northwest Michigan Types of activities Where to stay [Northwest Michigan travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Northwest-Michigan.dx553248635975748966) ![In use from 1858 until 1972 this lighthouse was added on to over the years to make room for the two families who lived and worked here.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170112/a09de5d2-890a-4faa-bf4b-33ed28507d10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![In use from 1858 until 1972 this lighthouse was added on to over the years to make room for the two families who lived and worked here.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170112/a09de5d2-890a-4faa-bf4b-33ed28507d10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fishermans Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183374/439b8547-2890-41c3-b11d-40bc3b69d614.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A view of Lake Michigan along the Pierce-Stocking Scenic Drive in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The water is such a beautiful blue, with greens and teals nearer the shore. You can hike the dunes to the beach below, but be forewarned, the dunes are 2,000 feet high. It takes hours to climb back up, and often people have to be rescued because they can’t make the climb. #blue #green #AquaTrove #BVSBlue #AboveItAll](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183374/51daf303-143f-4a02-a3a6-6176eb58417e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One of the most photographed lighthouses in Michigan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092457/af5d7b89-0050-4721-85bd-5b31464781e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Northwest Michigan Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Northwest Michigan has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Northwest Michigan is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Northwest Michigan to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Northwest Michigan Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Northwest Michigan. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Northwest Michigan attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Northwest Michigan | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Kalamazoo Fun](/things-to-do/kalamazoo-scavenger-hunt-kalamazoo-fun.a2562644.activity-details): CA $18 | | Top 5 things to do | [Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Kalamazoo Fun](/things-to-do/kalamazoo-scavenger-hunt-kalamazoo-fun.a2562644.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Kalamazoo Fun](/things-to-do/kalamazoo-scavenger-hunt-kalamazoo-fun.a2562644.activity-details) | | With kids | | ## What to do in Northwest Michigan --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Northwest Michigan ![Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/213000/213766-Northern-Lower-Peninsula.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Spectacular sand dunes loom over the deep blue waters of Lake Michigan at this national park, where the rivers run clear and the forest rings with birdcalls. [](https://expedia.ca/Sleeping-Bear-Dunes-National-Lakeshore-Michigan.d6320584.Vacation-Attraction) ![Front Street](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/32fbb376e3e6a6d3efb611ff3c12a0f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Front Street During your visit to Traverse City, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Front Street. Stroll along this family-friendly area's beaches, or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Front-Street-Traverse-City.d6340050.Vacation-Attraction) ![Traverse City Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/937fc80e275415cd2619a7e6aa1e6ca6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Traverse City Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Traverse City Beach during your trip to Traverse City? Discover the area's lively festivals, or seek out its local tours. [](https://expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Beach-Traverse-City.d720908223088177152.Vacation-Attraction) ![Glen Lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/070134aacf14697646a31a505801d7d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glen Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Glen Lake during your travels in Glen Arbor. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Glen-Lake-Traverse-City.d553248635976193571.Vacation-Attraction) ![Historic Fishtown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/843dd72c2ab9801b034431cc0f84015b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Historic Fishtown You can learn about the history of Leland with a trip to Historic Fishtown. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Historic-Fishtown-Leland.d553248621532668669.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mission Point Lighthouse](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/657da453ff180342f652b3a9787384b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mission Point Lighthouse You can learn about the history of Traverse City with a trip to Mission Point Lighthouse. Stroll along the area's lakeside or experience its lively festivals. [](https://expedia.ca/Mission-Point-Lighthouse-Traverse-City.d553248621561000434.Vacation-Attraction) #### Crystal Mountain Hit the slopes in Thompsonville with a visit to Crystal Mountain. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Crystal-Mountain-Thompsonville.d6331735.Vacation-Attraction) #### Turtle Creek Casino Why not roll the dice with a visit to Turtle Creek Casino during your travels in Williamsburg? Stroll along the area's lakeside or experience its lively festivals. [](https://expedia.ca/Turtle-Creek-Casino-Williamsburg.d6183170.Vacation-Attraction) #### Great Wolf Lodge Water Park Enjoy a fun-filled day at Great Wolf Lodge Water Park during your visit to Traverse City. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours. [](https://expedia.ca/Great-Wolf-Lodge-Water-Park-Traverse-City.d726365707347341312.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Northwest Michigan ![July 25th these crazy cats baked a cherry pie that weighed in at 28,350 pounds; and measured 17 feet, 6 inches in diameter. The Guinness Book of World's Records certified the pie as the largest ever. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3577/e7b61f00-4050-41ba-9281-0a40f40bba36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Traverse City If you're spending some time in Downtown Traverse City, Clinch Park Beach and City Opera House are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Downtown-Traverse-City.dx888385556026052608) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Traverse Heights Traverse Heights might not have many top sights, but Traverse Area District Library and Front Street are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Traverse-Heights.dx976627356930617344) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Oak Park While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Front Street and Traverse Area District Library are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Oak-Park.dx976627526690877440) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Central When in Central, you can plan a visit to City Opera House and Clinch Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Central.dx976628246236270592) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Slabtown If you're spending some time in Slabtown, Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Slabtown.dx867518329395740672) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Boardman When in Boardman, you can plan a visit to Clinch Park Beach and Traverse Area District Library, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Boardman.dx976627623161950208) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Northwest Michigan ![Traverse City](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/345000/345738-Traverse-City.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Traverse City ![Glen Arbor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/2fb2020c4010ae9539a929510baa1fc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Glen Arbor ![Suttons Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/42f91d601c420d7721c6060ea09b0dac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Suttons Bay ![Beulah](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/3f581198b5813d9c2ea91789820a9c42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Beulah ![Photo by Wendy Stokes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6588113be83ca7cbb77370b0fce9e7db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Arcadia ![Photo by Jennifer Probert](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ab60be0eef62200d6bc6b87120c4393e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rapid City ![Lake Leelanau](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/c8d3fa62d5ae51cee5995031e47522f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lake Leelanau ![Photo by Diagnosis Wanderlust](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/83c5cda29640b1d7faa6ac54e0847003.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Greilickville ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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