Go for a magical ride on Memory Lane Train at the Christmas Lite Show, hit the ice at Rosa Parks Circle Ice Rink downtown and shop the ChristKindl Markt, explore the holiday decor at Meijer Gardens and check out the awesome temporary museum exhibits at Grand Rapids Children Museum, Grand Rapids Public Museumand Grand Rapids Art Museum.
HOLIDAY ROAD TRIP: BEST MICHIGAN DESTINATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS
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Make the most out of your holiday break or simply escape the hustle and bustle of home, with a mini Michigan getaway.
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Adrian
Count HUNDREDS of decorated trees at Comstock Park in Adrian. The city beat the Hallmark record with 676 trees all lit up and it makes a beautiful sight to see in downtown Adrian.
Frankenmuth
Bronner’s offers Christmas all year long, but there’s something extra special about being in Frankenmuth during December. Afterwards, enjoy a fried chicken dinner (and buttered noodles) at Zehnder’s or Bavarian Inn.
Holland
Enjoy a Winter Wonderland at Fellinlove Farm. Afterwards, you can shop the European-style Kerstmarkt downtown.
Midland
Stroll Dow Gardens then visit Santa’s House in downtown Midland and take The Northern Star Train ride for a downtown tour.
Muskegon
See America’s Tallest Singing Christmas Tree! The holiday show put on by 200 volunteers. Show dates for 2025 are December 3rd -6th.
Owosso
Polar Express fans will want to experience the North Pole Express. The half day experience includes a long train ride and a two hour layover at the Village of Ashley Country Christmas.
Toledo
Skate, blade, or scooter around The Ribbon in the summer and glide on ice in the winter at Glass City Metropark’s unique year-round skating trail
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Go for a magical ride on Memory Lane Train at the Christmas Lite Show, hit the ice at Rosa Parks Circle Ice Rink downtown and shop the ChristKindl Markt, explore the holiday decor at Meijer Gardens and check out the awesome temporary museum exhibits at Grand Rapids Children Museum, Grand Rapids Public Museumand Grand Rapids Art Museum.
Clare
Clare, MI, USA
If your littles are looking for Santa and his reindeer, take a trip to Rooftop Landing Farm
Adrian
Comstock Park, MI, USA
Count HUNDREDS of decorated trees at Comstock Park in Adrian. The city beat the Hallmark record with 676 trees all lit up and it makes a beautiful sight to see in downtown Adrian.
Frankenmuth
Frankenmuth, MI, USA
Bronner’s offers Christmas all year long, but there’s something extra special about being in Frankenmuth during December. Afterwards, enjoy a fried chicken dinner (and buttered noodles) at Zehnder’s or Bavarian Inn.
Lansing
Potter Park Zoo, South Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing, MI, USA
Stroll through the Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo in Lansing.
Holland
Holland, MI, USA
Enjoy a Winter Wonderland at Fellinlove Farm. Afterwards, you can shop the European-style Kerstmarkt downtown.
Midland
Midland, MI, USA
Stroll Dow Gardens then visit Santa’s House in downtown Midland and take The Northern Star Train ride for a downtown tour.
Muskegon
Muskegon, MI, USA
See America’s Tallest Singing Christmas Tree! The holiday show put on by 200 volunteers. Show dates for 2025 are December 3rd -6th.
Owosso
Owosso, MI, USA
Polar Express fans will want to experience the North Pole Express. The half day experience includes a long train ride and a two hour layover at the Village of Ashley Country Christmas.
Toledo
Toledo, Ohio, USA
Skate, blade, or scooter around The Ribbon in the summer and glide on ice in the winter at Glass City Metropark’s unique year-round skating trail
