Carefree Travel Guide 2023

Adventure Awaits Calling all adrenaline junkies! West Michigan is full of amazing attractions and thrilling destinations to enjoy year-round. Whether it’s on the road, at the lake, or on the trails, you’re sure to find your next exciting new experience in our list below!

CAN’T-MISS ADVENTURES

ISLE ROYALE NATIONAL PARK ISLE ROYALE With 160 miles of hiking trails and located in the heart of Lake Superior, Isle Royale attracts visitors from across the world. NPS.gov/ISRO

MUSKEGON LUGE ADVENTURE SPORTS PARK MUSKEGON Adventure any season! Luge in the winter or summer. Try our ¼ mile zip line or skating trail through the woods. MSports.org

TRAVEL MARQUETTE MARQUETTE Experience the adventures of Marquette County. Hiking, biking skiing, exploring Lake Superior and much more await in Michigan’s U.P. TravelMarquette.com

West Michigan is well known for the dunes down the coast of Lake Michigan, and they are great spots for an adventure with family and friends. Try exploring the Silver Lake Sand Dunes with Mac Wood’s Dune Rides on a 40-minute ride that includes a stop at Lake Michigan, as well as one at the top of the tallest sand dune, giving riders a chance to take some great pictures. Find adventure indoors with a wide variety of facilities that all families can enjoy. BattleGR in Grand Rapids offers laser tag, axe throwing, and a variety of team objective-based mission games. It’s a great place for groups of friends and family to spend an afternoon of adrenaline-inducing, safe fun. Soar through the skies on a hot air balloon adventure with Altitude Endeavors in Battle Creek. Prefer to have your feet on the ground? Take a ride on an ORV or grab your bike for a ride through area trails.

Patti Vahary | Battle Creek

PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE MUNISING Bordering 42-miles of Lake Superior, 200-foot bluffs, sea caves, waterfalls and sand dunes make up the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. NPS.gov/PIRO

For those who love the water, adventure can be found while kayaking, wakeboarding, or even surfing!

Looking for more adrenaline-spiking adventures? Visit WMTA.org to find more recommendations on heart-racing activities to check out.

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West Michigan Tourist Association | WMTA.org