The holiday season is upon us once again and that means the stress of finding the perfect gifts is also here. What do we do? Buy the same things we have in the past? Do we go to the same old stores and purchase the same products everyone else is fighting for?
I have a solution! Well, perhaps a few solutions that I hope will make the process a bit simplier for you and your recipients and make you a super star gift giver!
Consider This…
Gifts without clutter? More and more people around the world are embracing the philosophy of gathering memories and experiences instead of things. I’m all for that myself!
Today’s post will hopefully give you a few ideas for experience/adventure gifts that you will love to give and, of course, they are all based here in Michigan!
Gifts For Zoo and Museum Adventures
These are items that you can purchase daily tickets or memberships to for your recipient(s). Simply click on the name and you will be redirected to appropriate website
- The Detroit Zoo (Royal Oak)
- The Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit)
- Dow Gardens (Midland)
- Potter Park Zoo (Lansing)
- Binder Park Zoo (Battle Creek)
- Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum (Paradise)
- The Henry Ford-Greenfield Village (Dearborn)
- Air Zoo Aerospace & Science (Portage)
- Kelsey Museum of Archaeology (Ann Arbor) READ ABOUT MY VISIT HERE
- Gilmore Car Museum (Hickory Corners)
- Michigan Science Center (Detroit)
- Cranbrook Institute of Science (Bloomfield Hills)
Gifts For The Outdoor Lover
This list will offer suggestions for those in your life who spend a lot of time outdoors…
- State of Michigan Park and Harbor gift cards
- Double JJ Resort (Rothbury)
- Tullymore Golf Resort (Stanwood)
- Greywalls at Marquette Golf Club (Marquette)
- Manitou Island Transit (Leland)
- Altitude Endeavors, Inc (Battle Creek) – Hot Air Balloon Rides
- Nub’s Nob Ski Resort (Harbor Springs)
- Riverside Canoes (Honor) -Tubing, Kayaking, etc Rentals on Platte River
Gifts of Michigan Sport Team Tickets
Everyone has a favorite team they support. Here are links for tickets or gear. Please note that not all teams have 2024 schedules available at this time
- Detroit Tigers
- Detroit Lions
- Detroit Red Wings
- Detroit Pistons
- University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)
- Michigan State University (East Lansing)
- Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo)
- Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti)
Gifts For Children To Make Memories
These are gifts that will keep children active and making memories that will last much longer than a toy under the tree!
- Defy Jump Park (Lansing)
- Michigan’s Adventure (Muskegon)
- Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum (Ann Arbor)
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park (Canton)
- Airborne Adventure Park (Kalamazoo)
- Craig’s Cruisers (Grand Rapids)
- Legoland Discovery Center (Auburn Hills)
- Rebounderz (Grand Rapids)
Gifts To Enhance Michigan Vacations
This list of gift suggestions is to help your loved ones have added fun and adventures while on vacation
- Shepler’s Ferry (Mackinaw City)
- Pictured Rocks Cruises gift cards (Munising)
- Soo Locks Boat Tours (Sault Ste Marie)
- Little River Railroad (Coldwater)
- Tahquamenon Falls Riverboat Tours (Soo Juntion)
- Mackinaw Parasailing (Mackinaw City)
Gifts For Adults
This is list of venues or events that adults may enjoy
- Cornwell’s Dinner Theatre (Marshall)
- Decode Ann Arbor (Ann Arbor) – Escape Room
- Destruction Depot Rage Rooms/Axe Throwing (Whitmore Lake & Fenton)
- Axe Play (Jackson)
- Jackson Symphony Orchestra (Jackson)
General Non-Clutter Gift Ideas
Finally, here is a list of ideas for gifts that are clutter-free!
- Concert Tickets – This is a website that collects concert information from the major venues
- Movie Tickets
- Restaurant Gift Cards
- Coffee Shop Gift Cards
- Cooking Classes
- Photography Classes (If you are near Jackson, I highly recommend taking classes at Picture This…Jackson)
- Local Gym Membership
- Gas Cards
- Spa or Mani/Pedi Gift Cards
- Babysitting Time
- Vehicle Detailing Gift Cards
- Monthly Subscriptions – such as Flower of the Month, Food of the Month, Beer/Wine of the Month, etc
