Top Indoor Activities for Kids in NW Michigan

When the weather keeps you indoors, Northwest Michigan still has plenty to offer for a fun-filled day with the family. From interactive play centers to art studios and trampoline parks, there’s no shortage of activities that will keep your little ones entertained. Here’s a list of the best indoor activities for families in Northwest Michigan to enjoy, no matter the weather!

Museums

• Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum (Northport, Leelanau County)

• Great Lakes Children's Museum (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)

• Raven Hill Discovery Center (East Jordan, Charlevoix County)

• The Dennos Museum Center (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)

• The Music House Museum (Williamsburg, Grand Traverse County)

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Science and Discovery Centers

• COGNiTiON (Beulah, Benzie County)

• J. H. Rogers Observatory (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)

Indoor Water Parks/Pools

• Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark (Boyne Falls, Charlevoix County)

• Cadillac Area YMCA (Cadillac, Wexford County)

• Delamar (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)

• Grand Traverse Bay YMCA (Multiple Locations, Grand Traverse County)

• Great Wolf Lodge (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)

• Portage Point Resort (Onekama, Manistee County)

• YMCA of Northern Michigan (Petoskey, Emmet County)

Sports/Fitness

• Centre Ice Arena (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)

• Elev8 Climbing and Fitness (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)

• Kaliseum Recreation Complex (Kalkaska, Kalkaska County)

• Water's Edge Gymnastics (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)

Art

• Charlevoix Circle of Arts (Charlevoix, Charlevoix County)

• Crooked Tree Arts Center (Traverse City and Petoskey)

• Handz on Art (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)

Gaming

• Incredible Mo's (Grawn, Grand Traverse County)

• The Coin Slot (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)

• The Den at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)