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….
Location: Lansing, Michigan Years Active: 1920 – Active Potter Park Zoo isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s a little gritty, a little old-school – the perfect antidote to those polished, big-name zoos. They do things differently here. Forget mega-exhibits with elephants or polar bears – this zoo is about the underdogs of the animal…
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Years Active: 1891 – Active Forget those stuffy zoos where animals look bored. John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids is a whole different experience. It’s been around forever (since 1891!), so they know how to make your visit worthwhile. Yeah, there are over 1,300 animals, but it’s not just about staring…
Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan Years Active: 2015 – Active Look, if you’re expecting Sea Life Michigan Aquarium to be some kind of high-tech, futuristic aquarium… you might be disappointed. It’s got a bit of that old-school charm (read: slightly dated exhibits). But honestly, that’s part of what makes it fun. The Ocean Tunnel is the…
Michigan’s Adventure winds around twin lakes in western Michigan, with its dry park rides on one side and the Splash Adventure water park on the other. The layout’s split personality, roller coasters on land, lazy rivers across a bridge, means a Michigan’s Adventure map is essential for planning your loop. It keeps guests oriented between…
Set on a narrow island in the Detroit River, Boblo Island Amusement Park was arranged like a long, breezy midway wrapped by water on all sides, guests arrived by ferry, not freeway. A Boblo Island Amusement Park map guided visitors from the steamboat dock past the Dance Pavilion, Sky Streak coaster, and shaded picnic groves…
