Are you planning a day trip or two? Staycation road trip? YES – and here are a few ideas for some Staycation fun just a roadtrip away! Or maybe a Spring Break Staycation ideas as you look ahead?
And be on the lookout, the GLAMoms Spring Break Staycation Giveaway is COMING SOON!
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NORTH
Dow Gardens
Located in Midland. It is the nation’s longest canopy walk through the trees, ¼ mile long! tickets can be purchased online.
Soaring Eagle Water Park & Hotel
Family friendly waterpark and hotel located in Mt.Pleasant. Day Passes can be purchased over the phone by calling the Front Desk at 989-817-4801 or in person directly at Soaring Eagle Waterpark and Hotel. Day Passes are not available for purchase online.
The Highlands at Harbor Springs
Located in Harbor Springs. Michigan’s largest ski resort known for family friendly activities! Resort attractions include cross country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, tubing, Zipline Adventures, swimming and yes, a spa! Skiing and snowboarding are still!
Zehnder’s Splash Village
Located in Frankenmuth. Featuring the BRAND NEW, just opened Bavairian Blast Water Park. Hotel features an inside panoramic view of the Atrium Park. Waterpark, hotel, activities and rides!
GLAMoms visited Bavarian Blast Water Park! What a fun day! Check out our visit HERE!
Image from Frederick Meijer Gardens Facebook page; photo by Blair Celano
WEST
Allegan Event
Located in Allegan. Book your tickets online for a discounted rate! Michigan’s largest indoor ropes course and offers endless adventurous activities for guests of all ages to explore, get active, and make lasting memories.
Frederik Meijer Gardens
Located in Grand Rapids. Butterflies are Blooming exhibit is the largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibition in the nation. 7,000 tropical butterflies from around the world fly freely in the 85 degree Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory every March and April. Open year round.
Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
This is a GLAMoms favorite! Located in Grand Rapids, special performances, presentations, and all the museum fun!
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SOUTH & EAST
Ann Arbor Children’s Museum
Specializing in interactive exhibits with the goal of helping both children and adults discover the scientist within them by promoting science literacy through experimentation, exploration, and education.
Chelsea Treehouse
Located in Chelsea. 9000 sq ft climbing and play structure. Baby & Toddler area also.
LEGOland Discovery Center
Michigan’s ONLY indoor LEGO playground! Extended Spring Break hours, must purchase tickets online ahead of time.
SEA LIFE Michigan
Michigan’s largest aquarium with over 250 species and 2,000 creatures including sharks, rays, green sea turtles and more! Extended Spring Break house, must purchase tickets online ahead of time.
Detroit Zoo
A beautiful Zoo with so many unique exhibits! From marvelous mammals to amazing amphibians, the Detroit Zoo is home to more than 2,000 animals of more than 200 species. Purchase zoo tickets online ahead of time for savings.
If you are staying home this spring break, where will you spend some of your Spring Break Staycation?
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2026 Spring Break Camps and more!
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