Location: Comins, Michigan Years Active: 1999 – Active Cedar Valley’s Wild Frontier Fun Park in Comins, Michigan cuts through the theme park fluff, offering pure, unadulterated fun for families who crave classic thrills without the modern-day price tag. This ain’t your average park with selfie stations and overpriced character hugs. Wild Frontier throws it back…
Location: Belleville, Michigan Years Active: 1951 – Active Craving a splash but theme park crowds and costs leaving you cold? Look beyond the gates and discover Lower Huron Metropark’s Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center. This hidden gem boasts a wave pool, lazy river, and epic slides, all for a fraction of the price. Plus, insider…
Location: South Haven, Michigan Years Active: 2000 – Active Forget the mega-parks with their sky-high prices and endless lines. Lake Arvesta Farms & Arvesta Sports Complex delivers a different kind of thrill. It’s a throwback to simpler times – think county fair meets outdoor adventure. Don’t expect glitzy roller coasters or costumed characters. Instead, get…
Location: Mt Pleasant, Michigan Years Active: 2012 – Active Okay, fellow waterpark fanatics – if you’re ready for some serious splashin’ around in Michigan, Soaring Eagle Waterpark and Hotel needs to be on your radar. This place is all about the fun factor. Think crazy slides, a lazy river, and the bonus of crashing in…
Location: Holland, Michigan Years Active: 1952 – Active Craving a theme park break? Ditch the roller coaster lines for a quirky escape! Nelis’ Dutch Village in Holland, Michigan offers Dutch culture, not VR headsets. Think yummy stroopwafel cookies, not overpriced popcorn. It’s a charming twist on a theme park day. Insider tip: The Zweefmolen swings…
Location: Rothbury, Michigan Years Active: 1937 – Active Double JJ Resort is a blast from the past – in the best possible way. It’s got that old-school waterpark smell, you know, the one that screams summer vacation? And their lazy river? It’s actually meant for chilling out. Plus, they’ve got this vintage wooden coaster called…
Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Years Active: 1960 – Active The Kalamazoo Nature Center…it’s a sprawling nature preserve, smack-dab in the middle of Michigan. Founded decades ago, they’re all about making you love the outdoors. But let’s be honest – sometimes nature education gets a little preachy. That’s the tradeoff for their awesome trails, right? Speaking of…
Location: Portage, Michigan Years Active: 1979 – Active Forget boring history lessons. The Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum in Michigan is where aviation gets real. Step into the shadow of the SR-71B Blackbird, the spy plane that laughed at missiles. Imagine touching gear that’s been to space – they’ve got the real deal, not…
Location: New Era, Michigan Years Active: 2008 – Active Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo promises fun… but is it worth the hype? This New Era, Michigan spot is a hit with families. You’ll find exotic animals – think lions and zebras – alongside a classic petting zoo. They know how to throw a festival too,…
Location: Madison Heights, Michigan Years Active: 1981 – Active Look, Red Oaks Waterpark isn’t winning any design awards. It’s got that faded 80s vibe, and the food options won’t blow your mind. But you know what? Sometimes you just want to get soaked and scream your head off on a waterslide. That’s where Red Oaks…