Things to do in Michigan, United States: The Best Nightlife

December 30, 2021 Stefan Strunk

Think you need an ocean for a beach? Think again. There are miles and miles of sandy lakefront beaches in Michigan (thanks to the four Great Lakes that border it). The west coast of Michigan has especially nice beaches—try a rental in Muskegon, Grand Haven or Saugatuck. You won’t need a car when visiting Mackinac Island. In fact, they’re not allowed—this lovely Victorian resort town is pedestrian-only.
Restaurants in Michigan

1. Traverse City Tours

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5.0 based on 961 reviews

Traverse City Tours

We Offer Private And Group Tours All Year Long Of The Northern Michigan Area. Visit Old Mission And Leelanau Peninsula For The Best Wineries In Michigan. 12 Local Microbreweries In The Area. Wine Tours, Microbrew Tours, Dinner And Airport Transportation. Sightseeing Tours. Call Us For Some Great Pricing!!

2. The HandleBar

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5.0 based on 1,223 reviews

The HandleBar

The Detroit Original & World's First 16-passenger Pedal Pub® We operate qty. 10 Pedal Pubs (up to 160ppl) on 2-hr tours of Detroit, 7-days a week. Bring Your Own Bar® and Trust the Pros, since 2012!

3. Detroit Rolling Pub

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5.0 based on 1,073 reviews

Detroit Rolling Pub

Detroit Rolling Pub is Detroit's #1 16 passenger pub on wheels! Voted #1 4 years in a row! Grab 6-16 people and explore Downtown Detroit from the greatest seat on the streets! We offer a wide variety of tours. Join us for the best experience in Downtown Detroit! We are Detroit's favorite Pedal Pub and soon will be your favorite tour ever!

4. Great Lakes Pub Cruiser

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5.0 based on 213 reviews

Great Lakes Pub Cruiser

We are a 16 person bike that looks like a rolling bar, we are completely powered by the pedaling of our riders! We go a high of 5 mph as we pedal in Downtown Grand Rapids Mi hosting pub crawls, bachelor and bachelorette parties,sighting seeing,checking out ArtPrize,corporate events or just fun with friends! You must have at least 6 people to rent us up to 16 people. All riders must be at least 18 years old with legal ID.

5. Lake Ann Brewing Company

6535 1st St, Lake Ann, MI 49650-9549 +1 231-640-2327 [email protected] http://www.lakeannbrewing.com/
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5.0 based on 78 reviews

Lake Ann Brewing Company

Lake Ann Brewing Company specializes in craft beers as well as ciders, mead, and wine. A casual, rustic "up north" tavern. Large outdoor patio, open weather permitting. Live music on Tuesdays year-round. Music on the patio during the summer months Tuesday - Saturday (weather permitting). Check website for music dates/times/performers as well as current operations related to COVID-19 State mandates/procedures. Full food menu from The Stone Oven restaurant right next door. "Great beer without the pomp and circumstance". Group events are welcome. We ask you to call a week in advance to ensure we can accommodate the group.

Reviewed By hopc - Detroit, United States

Lake Ann Brewery is tucked away in a quiet community, bringing homemade brews, local wines, ciders & meads to northern Michigan in a fun, casual setting. Great outdoor stage with musical entertainment and no cover. Ingenious partnership with the Stove Oven Pizza next door to enjoy at the brewery. A win for both establishments. Highly recommend both.

6. Tip'n the Mitten

212 E Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI 49738-1747 +1 989-745-4571 http://www.tipnthemitten.com
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Tip'n the Mitten

Tip'n the Mitten is a Michigan-made store. Everything in our store is made, at least in part, in Michigan. From books and clothing to art to food, ice cream by the scoop and craft beer and wine, you can find just about anything at Tip'n the Mitten. We are open year round and offer craft beer and wine tasting on Fridays, Saturdays and special days throughout the year. We also encourage sampling of our amazing Michigan-made foods including hot sauces, asparagus, jams, jellies, milk and more.

Reviewed By 816reneeg

The best All Michigan Shop around. They have a wide variety of unique and beautiful gifts and treasures. This is a "must stop" when you come through Grayling. Don't forget to say hi to the owners, Stacy and Kate, when you are there.

7. High Five Pedal Tours

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High Five Pedal Tours

A fun and unique way to see Ann Arbor. Celebrate your bachelor or bachelorette party, anniversary, birthday, or a night out with friends. As you pedal our 14 person pedal trolley through the streets on you selected tour (we have a lot to offer), smiles, laughs, and of course, high fives are anticipated. We can even book entertainment for your tour. Visit our site for details!

8. The Michigan Pedaler

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5.0 based on 91 reviews

The Michigan Pedaler

The Michigan Pedaler is Detroit’s own "Pub Crawl on Wheels" as up to 15 people take the party to the streets by visiting bars, landmarks and seeing the sights. Known as Detroit’s Party Bike, we cycle through Downtown, Midtown and Corktown. You bring your own food and drinks, and alcoholic beverages are allowed! You play DJ as we pump your music from your phone and playlists into our speaker system. Don’t think you have the energy for two hours of pedaling? Fear not! Our bikes, known as the "Cadillac of Party Bikes,” feature electric assist so you’ll never get too tired or too sweaty. We specialize in customer service as our drivers and staff work with you to plan the perfect outing to match your group’s needs and tastes. You can also book up to 6 bikes for up to 90 people! The Michigan Pedaler is perfect for bachelorette and bachelor parties, birthdays, corporate/work outings, neighborhood gatherings, family reunions and of course… just an excuse for a great thing to do in Detroit!

9. The Ark

316 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2108 +1 734-761-1451 [email protected] http://www.theark.org
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4.5 based on 90 reviews

The Ark

This music venue and nonprofit organization is dedicated to the presentation and encouragement of folk, roots and ethnic music through live performances by well-known and up-and-coming entertainers.

Reviewed By FarAway211632 - Lincoln Park, United States

I'm part of a Hawaiian Dance Group, so we decided to see the Hawaiian Musicians here. It's a nice small venue. Makes a great intimate concert environment. We were on the main floor. The sound and view were excellent! They have concessions, and an elevator for people who can't do the stairs. There were multiple opportunities to meet, greet, purchase CD's, get them autographed, and take photos. A Nice, Small place to have enjoy entertainment!

10. Baker's Keyboard Lounge

20510 Livernois Ave, Detroit, MI 48221-1348 +1 313-345-6300 http://www.theofficialbakerskeyboardlounge.com
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4.5 based on 74 reviews

Baker's Keyboard Lounge

Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States

Detroit, Michigan, is the home of Motown, the pop music empire founded by Berry Gordy in 1959. But before Motown came jazz. In Detroit, jazz means Baker's Keyboard Lounge, which claims to be the world's oldest operating jazz club. Located at 20510 Livernois Avenue, it opened in 1934 and is noted for its long history of presenting local and major jazz acts, its excellent acoustics, its intimacy (only 99 seats), its Art Deco furnishings and Art Deco style paintings, piano-shaped bar painted with a keyboard motif, tilted mirrors that allow customers to view the pianist's hands and its Steinway piano that was purchased in New York by jazz legend Art Tatum especially for Baker's in the 1950s. Baker's has hosted the greatest names in blues and jazz, including Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, Oscar Peterson, George Shearing, Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, Fats Waller, Erroll Garner, Gene Krupa, Sarah Vaughn, Joe Williams, Cab Calloway, Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman, the Modern Jazz Quartet, Nate "King" Cole, Art Tatum, Dave Brubeck and Gerry Mulligan. In 1961, then unknown Barbra Streisand performed at Baker's. Truth be told, Baker's isn't the world's oldest jazz club, only the oldest in Detroit. Chicago's Green Mill opened in 1907. But, hey, who's counting? Originally, Baker's was founded as a lunchtime sandwich shop in 1933. A year later, Clarence Baker, the son of the owners, began booking jazz pianists. Today, Baker's continues to serve food. But for most visitors, it's all about the sound. In 1986, Baker's was designated a Michigan Historic Site.

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