Start with the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Motown Museum in Detroit, then add Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore or a Mackinac Island ferry trip. The table lists verified facts and conditions for each; some come from search summaries.
Things to do in Michigan
What to do in Michigan, with verified facts, conditions and limits.
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Top things to do — verified facts
| Attraction | Key facts | Conditions and limits | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Institute of Arts | General admission free for members and Macomb, Oakland and Wayne county residents; Tue-Thu 9-4, Fri 9-9, Sat-Sun 10-5 | Closed Mondays; visitor prices not recorded here | Detroit Institute of Arts |
| Motown Museum | Guided tour only, about one hour | Ticket for a specific date and time | Motown Museum |
| Sleeping Bear Dunes | $25 per private vehicle for 1-7 days; annual pass $45 | No fee to drive county and state roads through the park (search summary) | National Park Service |
| Mackinac Island ferry | Adult round trip $37 (Arnold) or $39 (Shepler's) | Plus a $3 online fee; news summary | Crain's Detroit |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the must-do things in Michigan?
The DIA, the Motown Museum, Sleeping Bear Dunes and a Mackinac ferry trip are what we could verify.
How much is Sleeping Bear Dunes?
$25 per private vehicle for 1–7 days.
Is the DIA free?
For members and residents of Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties.
How do I visit the Motown Museum?
By guided tour only, with a ticket for a specific date and time.
Sources
Facts on this page were read from the sources below on October 20, 2026. Hours, fares, prices and event dates change — confirm with the source before you travel. How we research and update.
- General Admission Tickets — Detroit Institute of Arts
- Hours, Admissions & Guidelines — Motown Museum
- Fees & Passes, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore — National Park Service
- Mackinac Island ferries raising ticket prices in 2026 — Crain's Detroit Business
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