Family Attractions in Michigan

When traveling to Michigan with your family, kids will be easily entertained by the countless family-friendly attractions in Michigan. For family fun, let Choice Hotels help you find the family attraction for your next adventure.

In Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
220 East Ann Street
Ann Arbor, MI   48104
734-995-5437

Discover the Scientist within you at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. An interactive science museum for people all ages, featuring more than 250 hands-on exhibits, science demonstrations and special events that bring chemistry, physics, geology, math, music and more to life!

Domino's Petting Farm
24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive
Box 445
Ann Arbor, MI   48105
734-998-0182

The Petting Farm barn was built in 1925 and serves as a historic tribute to the agricultural past in the Ann Arbor area. Animal demonstrations, a hayride, learning about farming and 15 acres of open pasture with a pond are some of the highlights for visitors to Domino's Petting Farm. Features over 100 animals including rare breeds, hayrides, animal demonstrations, a picnic area, pavilions for big events and a gift store.

In Detroit

Belle Isle Park
2 Inselruhe
Belle Isle
Detroit, MI   48207
313-852-4074

Grand Boulevard and the General MacArthur Bridge over an arm of the Detroit River lead on to Belle Isle, an island in the river (3 mi. long and up to 1 mi. wide) laid out with beautiful parkland, hiking trails, sports facilities and other attractions, including an Aquarium, a Safari Zoo, a Botanical Museum and the Dossin Great Lakes Museum (numerous ship models and other exhibits illustrating the history of shipping on the Great Lakes).

In Grand Rapids/ Kalamazoo

Twin Star Ice Arena
5076 Sports Drive
Kalamazoo, MI   49009
269-544-7000

This new facility will host a variety of skating events and will provide ice enthusiasts with a modern place to practice and enjoy both hockey and figure skating. There's also a full-service restaurant overlooking the arena, and public skating with skate rental available, camps and clinics, drop-in hockey, open skating, figure skating and speed skating.

Air Zoo
6151 Portage Road
Portage, MI   49002
269-382-6555

Find over 142 million artifacts and an endless source of intriguing exhibits at the Air Zoo. Celebrate the Wright brothers' first flight, tour the International Space Station, control a military jet plane. You can also experience the Midwest's only 4D theater. With indoor amusement rides, full-motion flight simulators, live character actors and a collection of over 80 rare aircraft, there's something for everyone.

Grand Rapids Children's Museum
11 Sheldon NE Road
Grand Rapids, MI   49503
616-235-4726

The Grand Rapids Children's Museum celebrates childhood and the joy of learning by providing hands-on exhibits that inspire learning and encourage self-directed exploration.

John Ball Zoological Garden
1300 West Fulton Street
Grand Rapids, MI   49504
616-336-4301

John Ball Zoo, with over 1,000 animals, is located in a 110-acre park. The zoo has an aquarium, children's zoo, African area and chimpanzee exhibit.

In Lansing

Minibeast Zooseum and Education Center
6907 W. Grand River Avenue
Lansing, MI   48906
517-886-0630

A unique learning center devoted to "minibeasts" from worms to insects. Enjoy all the best parts of a zoo, museum and science store, with exciting displays, hands on activities and outdoor exploration.

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