By Sara Sentor
A Michigan
family vacation with kids is most successful when parents ensure they plan things the little ones would enjoy. This can be anything from going to the
beach or to the amusement park. There are tons of things for kids to do on a trip planned for Michigan.
Mackinac Butterfly House
Regardless of their age, kids will love to visit this butterfly park. The Mackinac Butterfly House, in St. Mackinac Island, is a tropical haven for hundreds of butterflies that are allowed to roam free in the gardens. There is a sense of relaxation as the kids walk through the garden, experiencing nature via the dance of light and music that comes through the stone waterfall in the center of the garden.
Mirror Maze
If sightseeing is not enough, enjoy A Maze N Mirrors. Located at Mackinaw Crossings, Mackinaw City, this is an amazing maze of mirrors that will keep the kids entertained for hours. Every mirror gives you a different frame and the kids love to be given the chance to have fun --the joke being on them.
Michigan Historic Sites
The Crossroads Village/Huckleberry Railroad is based on 51 acres and presents history, homes, mills and shops that go as far as the 1800s. Everyone will enjoy being taken to another time while enjoying the luxuries of the present. Another place the kid and adults will enjoy is the Olde World Canterbury Village, which has been designated a historical site by the State of Michigan. It has 21 acres of shops, restaurants and other family attractions.
Soo Locks Boat Tours
For those who love the sea, visit the Soo Locks Boat Tours. These provide a deeper look into the waterway traffic and the boats the tourists go in are taken along the international coastline, giving a sense of excitement in Sault Ste Marie, one of the oldest cities in Michigan.
Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
Every child has a sense of adventure and a love of pirates. The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum is dedicated to the dangers of maritime transport in the area and is located where tourists can also see the oldest lighthouse in the state. Located on Lake Superior at Whitefish Point, a visit there will be both entertainment and education for the kids.
Amusement Parks in Michigan
Amusements parks are always a winner with kids and if the trip is to Michigan be sure to visit the Deer Acres Storybook Amusement Park in Pinconning. This theme park based on Mother Goose also has a petting zoo and is age appropriate for the whole family. In Muskegon, Michigan, enjoy the state's largest amusement park. Michigan's Adventure Amusement Park and Wild Water adventure, with over 50 slides and rides, ensures kids and teenagers will have a ball.
Garlyn Zoological Park
No trip is complete without a visit to the zoo and the Garlyn Zoological Park set on 30 acres of land right at the peak of Lake Michigan is a sight for sore eyes. Set on a 12-acre parcel of land, there is more than a day's worth to see.
About the Author:
Sara Sentor has been an SEO web content developer since 1999. She has a degree in mass communications and has written content for sites ranging in content from finance to e-commerce and health to education.
