Splash year-round at Michigan water parks. With plenty of indoor and outdoor destinations to choose from, Michigan water parks guarantee a good time for the whole family any time of year. Whether its wild thrills or lounging along a lazy river, a splash in the shallows with the little ones or a race for bragging rights down the twisting water slides—nothing brings families closer together than a Pure Michigan water park adventure. In the summer sun, outdoor parks and splash pads help beat the heat, while indoor parks offer the perfect antidote for cabin fever all year long. Many of these parks combine accommodations, dining and other amusements in one convenient location—located in some of the top destinations across the state.   Are you ready to splash away the norm in Pure Michigan?

Enjoy the beauty of Michigan's lakeshore sentinels. Scattered along the shoreline, Michigan’s lighthouses offer waypoints to those on water and are landmarks of history for those on land.  Short and squat, or tall and lean, each of Michigan's uniquely-beautiful lighthouses plays its part in keeping the Great Lakes safe. With 3,200 miles of shoreline and one of the nation's most active waterways, it's no wonder that Michigan claims more lighthouses than any other state in the country. Climb Ludington's Big Sable Point lighthouse, one of Michigan's tallest, for sweeping views of Lake Michigan. Boat around Lake Huron's Thunder Bay Island for glimpses of its red-and-white lighthouse. Visit Lake Superior's Big Bay Point Lighthouse for a rare opportunity to overnight in a historic light. Learn about Great Lakes shipwrecks and the keepers who tried to prevent them at lighthouse and maritime mus

Prepare to be amused. At Michigan amusement parks, classic family entertainments meet modern-day thrills. Michigan’s Adventure in Muskegon is the state’s largest amusement park featuring more than 60 rides—including the wooden roller-coaster Shivering Timbers and a spectacular water park, WildWater Adventure. In Kalamazoo, strap into a full-motion flight simulator or 3D space shuttle ride at the nearby Air Zoo. Amusement parks can also offer up history and culture along with entertainment, whether soaring on the Zweefmolen at Nelis’ Dutch Village or embarking on a steam powered locomotive ride. New-generation thrills buzz from laser tag battlegrounds, trampoline parks, skate parks and zip line adventure courses. Which will you choose?