If you are looking for the COOLEST things to do in Michigan this winter with kids, this is your list! These destinations are sure to create lifelong memories, that will have your littles begging to go back!

Musekgon Luge (Muskegon)
The Muskegon Luge was designed by Olympians, but made for beginners. Your thrill seekers will love sliding down the 650 ft ramp where they can reach speeds of up to 30 MPH!

Zipline at Boyne Mountain (Boyne Falls)
Feel what it’s like to fly at speeds of 20-25 mph on lines up to 50 feet in the air and 780 feet in length. The adventure begins at the top of the mountain. Soar through the trees and across the slopes of Boyne Mountain.

Glow in the Dark Rides at Rise & Ride Ranch (Allegan)
A one-of-a-kind experience where you can ride on glowing horses and enjoy the lights as they shine off the trees on moonlit trails! (Available times are released one month at a time and spots fill up FAST)

Catch the Northern Lights at Wilderness State Park (Carp Lake)
Michigan offers some of the best viewing of the northern lights, and one of the best spots to experience the Aurora Borealis is at Wilderness State Park in Carp Lake!

Snowshoeing at Crystal Mountain (Thompsonville)
Your family can snowshoe through the mountain or choose to go through Michigan Legacy Art Park! You also have the option to venture on your own, or have a guide lead you.

Snow tubing at Bowers Farm (Bloomfield Hills)
Where summer meets winter! Enjoy the feel of tubing on a lake, but on their snow hill. With a specially designed tubing surface you don’t need to wait for the snow. Visit during their evening hours and enjoy festive lights lining the tubing hill. A great activity for all ages.

Zehnder’s Snowfest (Frankenmuth)
Zehnder’s Snowfest has been host to one of the top snow and ice sculpting events in the US for the past 33 years. Enjoyed larger-than-life snow sculptures and ice sculptures, fireworks, petting zoo and children’s activities. Jan 29-Feb 2.

Igloo Dining at Hop Lot Brewing Company (Suttons Bay)
Looking to embrace the winter months? Enjoy dinner in an igloo! Reservations are available 14 days in advance.

FREE Skiing & Snowboarding at Nub’s Nob (Harbor Springs)
The 275,000 square foot Beginner Area at Nub’s Nob includes the run Big Time, the Purple Lift, and the Big Time Conveyor (AKA “The Space Worm”). Anyone with proper equipment may use the Beginner Area free of charge, any day the hill is open, no lift ticket or pass required!

See the Frozen Tahquamenon Falls (Newberry)
Have you ever seen a FROZEN waterfall? Your “Frozen” and Elsa lovers will love to see the beautiful wall fall during the winter! Located in the U.P. at Tahquamenon State Park, these falls freeze over during the winter months, making for a breathtaking view!