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…
Location: Waterford, Michigan Years Active: 1981 – Active Waterford Oaks Waterpark is a classic. It’s been around forever, so that “new and shiny” vibe is gone. But don’t let that fool you – this place is still a blast. The wave pool is huge, and those slides will definitely get your heart pumping. Go early…
Location: Battle Creek, Michigan Years Active: 1977 – Active Forget those stuffy brochures! Binder Park Zoo rocks. It’s been a Michigan staple since 1977, and this place is more than just staring at caged animals. They’ve got vast spaces that let the critters roam like they would in the wild. Get ready for an African…
Location: Royal Oak, Michigan Years Active: 1928 – Active The Detroit Zoo isn’t your grandma’s animal park. It’s been teaching kids and adults about the wild world since 1928. Forget cages – they build whole worlds for their animals. Explore the Arctic, Africa, even Australia! You’ll see creatures you won’t find anywhere else in Michigan….
