Michigan's Adventure, located near Michigan's west coast, opens its doors from mid-May to mid-September. At the center of the venue is WildWater Adventure, Michigan's largest waterpark. The waterpark comes complete with tube slides, including the 313-foot long Funnel of Fear, body slides, play areas for kids, family raft rides and three separate wave pools. The park offers over 50 rides situated around the waterpark, from those suitable for children and families to rides for thrill-seekers.
WildWater rents private tented cabanas situated near the wave pools, giving parents and napping babies a respite from the activity. Nine restaurants and concession stands offer everything from hamburgers to pizza, while 13 food carts situated around the park serve quick drinks and snacks. Season or day passes are available, and include admission to both parks.
Michigan's Adventure
4750 Whitehall Road
Muskegon, MI 49445
231-766-3377
miadventure.com
Avalanche Bay, located in the Boyne Mountain Resort, offers year-round water adventures despite Michigan's rugged winters. The 88,000 square-foot indoor waterpark, the largest of its kind in Michigan, features waterslides, a wet climbing wall, activity pool, wading pool for the little ones, a lazy river and Splasherhorn Mountain, a multi-level play tower surrounded by waterfalls. Race your friends on the 4 lane Downhill Mat Racer, avoid icebergs on the Haute Route Water Crossing, learn how to surf at the Rip Zone or enjoy some quiet time at Glacier Hot Springs' hot tubs.
The park also features a full on-site arcade with ticket redemption and video games, as well as the Snack Shack and Apres Pub. Guests may also choose to dine in one of the resort's restaurants.
Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark
Boyne Mountain
One Boyne Mountain Rd.
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
231-549-7918
avalanchebay.com
Enjoy a fun but educational day with your children at Deer Forest Fun Park. Animals are at the heart of the park and guests can interact with many of them in the large petting zoo. Featured animals include sheep, llama, fox, rabbits, donkeys, rams, pigs, chicken, roosters and turkeys. The Clown Around, Chariot and Boat ride are well suited for younger children, although all ages will enjoy the 4,200 square-foot Wild Child playground featuring slides, a lookout tower and observation deck. Walk through the children's playland, enjoy a round of miniature golf or enjoy lunch in one of the park's many picnic areas. The park is open from late-May through early-September. Season and day passes are available for purchase.
Deer Forest Fun Park
6800 Indian Lane
Coloma, MI 49038
269-468-4961
deerforest.com
