Family Fun in the Great Lakes Bay

There are moments of pure greatness all around, if we linger long enough to soak them in.

Sharing stories & lures down by the river as you practice the perfect cast. Wandering through the zoo together, or touring a hands-on working heritage farm. Packing a family picnic to enjoy in an award-winning Children's Garden, or spending the whole day splashing at an indoor waterpark.

Find your own moments of pure greatness here:

Things To Do

Top Fall Things to Do with Kids in the Great Lakes Bay

With pumpkin patches & corn mazes ready — and fresh apple cider & donuts waiting at orchards & farms — make family memories that'll last a lifetime when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan this fall!

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A First-Timer's Guide to the Great Lakes Bay for Families

Spend a long weekend checking items off this bursting bucket list when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan — and have a four-day adventure your family will never forget!

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How to Spend a Weekend in Bay City with Kids

Situated along the Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron, Bay City is bursting with flavors to savor, boats to board, and places to play, carefree! You're on vacation and you've got a weekend to spend making beautiful memories together in Bay City!

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How to Spend a Weekend in Frankenmuth with Kids

Travel to Frankenmuth, Michigan for a family weekend and be ready for all kinds of fun! This town is known as Little Bavaria, but it’s home to two of Michigan's top indoor waterparks and the world’s largest Christmas store, making it a must-stop for more than 3 million who visit annually!

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How to Spend a Weekend in Midland with Kids

Take your family out to the ball game, roam through colorful gardens & groves, and explore the country's longest canopy walk up to four stories high in the forest! It’s all here when you spend a weekend in Midland with the kids!

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How to Spend a Weekend in Saginaw with Kids

With hands-on, interactive museums, a zoo with a carousel & choo-choo train, and opportunities to bounce sky-high or race bumper boats & bumper cars — Saginaw is a kid-friendly spot that adults will love, too!

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How to Spend a Day Indoors with Kids in Bay City

When you planned on clear skies & sunshine — but Mother Nature has something different in mind — look to this guide for weatherproof ways to spend the day indoors as a family in Bay City.

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How to Spend a Day Indoors with Kids in Frankenmuth

When you planned on clear skies & sunshine — but Mother Nature has something different in mind — look to this guide for weatherproof ways to spend the day indoors as a family in Frankenmuth.

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How to Spend a Day Indoors with Kids in Midland

When you planned on clear skies & sunshine — but Mother Nature has something different in mind — look to this guide for weatherproof ways to spend the day indoors as a family in Midland.

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How to Spend a Day Indoors with Kids in Saginaw

When you planned on clear skies & sunshine — but Mother Nature has something different in mind — look to this guide for weatherproof ways to spend the day indoors as a family in Saginaw.

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