- Our list of the best things to do in Rochester, Michigan, features the top 249 nearby activities — including 80 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
 - Rochester, MI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Museums & Galleries.
 - The results below include the top 9 things to do within the city of Rochester, MI , followed by 240 popular activities in nearby cities, including Detroit, Sterling Heights, Waterford, Troy, Warren, Ferndale, Royal Oak, Livonia, Madison Heights, Auburn Hills, Northville, Novi, Southfield, Bloomfield Hills, Pontiac, Macomb, Roseville, Dearborn, Rochester Hills, Shelby Township, Farmington Hills, Eastpointe, Marquette, South Haven, Adrian, Dearborn Heights, Lapeer and Westland
 
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                Bois Blanc Island, Amherstburg, Canada 
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            Designated a historical site, the Bois Blanc Island Light House & Blockhouse is located in Amherstburg along the Detroit River. Learn about the history of the island and the importance it played during the defense of Fort Malden in 1837-38.        
    
    
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            Visitors to Gallup Canoe Livery find canoe, kayaks, paddleboats, and rowboats for rent on the Huron River. The livery also offers a hiking path, fishing opportunities, a public boat launch, playgrounds, and rooms that can be rented for special occasions.        
    
    
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                1000 Beal Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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            Built in honor of the former President, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum offers guests an educational and entertaining glimpse into the life of Ford and the history of his time in the White House.        
    
    
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                277 King St, Amherstburg, Canada 
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            Located in Amherstburg, the North American Black Historical Museum showcases unique exhibits related to Black History, slavery and freedom. Next to the museum, visit the historic Taylor Log Cabin and the Nazrey African Methodist Episcopal Church.        
    
    
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            First opening in May 2010, the Amherstburg Farmer's Market is a non-profit organization. Local vendors sell their home-grown, baked and wild-caught, bottled and homemade goods to eager consumers every Saturday and Tuesday.        
    
    
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            Spanning 69 acres, Gallup Park sits on the shores of the Huron River. The park features a variety of amenities, including a canoe livery, hiking and biking trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas.        
    
    
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                3000 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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            The Argo-Gallup Park Canoe Liveries is an excursion company that offers river trips, boat rentals, and kayak rentals on the Huron River. The company provides both one person and two person kayaks.        
    
    
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            Spanning 122 acres, Dexter-Huron is a metro park on the Huron River. It features miles of trails for hiking and biking, picnic areas, and water activities including fishing, kayaking, and canoeing.        
    
    
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            Environmental education and related experiences are the focus of the Leslie Science Center which provides these arrangements for children, families, and other visitors. Numerous programs are held throughout the year that bring nature up close and personal.        
    
    
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                144 Boblo Island Blvrd, Amherstburg, Canada 
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            Captain Bob's Island Icecream & Coffee Cabin is located on Boblo Island. Established by a young 19-year old entrepreneur, the ice-cream and coffee cabin features 12 different icecreams and a variety of coffees and espressos.