Things to Do & Entertainment

GarLyn Zoo located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, is in Naubinway, which is in Mackinac County. GarLyn is a small, privately-owned zoo that offers visitors a chance to see a variety of animals, including bears, wolves, big cats, and more. The zoo is known for its focus on education and conservation efforts, providing a chance for visitors and especially families to learn about these animals and their habitats. Many people spend as much time as they like enjoying their favorite animals. You are welcome to purchase feed in the gift shop to feed many of the animals including Sika Deer, Whitetail Deer, Goats, Alpaca and more. Apples can also be purchased to feed Hutch our Grizzly Bear our two black bears Jiggs and Sweet Pee. We're located on US-2 about 40 minutes west of the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. About 6 miles east of the town of Naubinway. Right across from Lake Michigan. There are miles and miles of sandy public beaches along the way. So, enjoy the pleasant drive and the lake and all the Upper Peninsula has to offer on on your way and while visiting. GarLyn has something for everyone! We look forward to seeing you soon! 906-477-1085. https://www.garlynzoo.com/index.htm  

The Natchez Pilgrimage Tours (NPT) in Natchez, MS is your best source for planning a perfect trip to Natchez.  We assist individuals and groups of all sizes in planning a Natchez visit, including historic mansion tours, private guides, special events, and more. Natchez Pilgrimage Tours — an arm of the Pilgrimage Garden Club — is the only full-service receptive tour operator in Natchez. We customize your trip, free of mark-ups or fees for our direction and expertise. Let us guide you to the perfect Natchez experience! Founded in 1716, Natchez is the oldest city on the Mississippi River. The first route into Natchez was the Natchez Trace, originally a buffalo trail and later used by Native Americans and early settlers. With the advent of steamboat travel in the early 19th century, the Trace fell into disuse. But now the trail is administered by the National Park Service, it runs 450 miles between Nashville and Natchez, a green and peaceful route dotted with interpretive exhibits, 18th-century inns, and picnic sites. Natchez is also home to dozens of African-American heritage sites, including historic churches, neighborhoods established by freedom after the Civil War, the boyhood home of internationally acclaimed author Richard Wright, and the Forks of the Road, site of the second-largest slave market in the South. While here explore downtown Natchez, which offers great shopping — antiques, unique gifts, and bookstores — plus an exceptional number of casual and fine dining restaurants and a cooking school. In Natchez, where Native American, African-American and European cultures have blended to make Natchez a unique place, we’re proud that progress is a neighbor of the past. We’re easy to find at the lower end of the Trace on the bluffs of the Mississippi River. To capture the full extent and feeling of Natchez, MS visit us soon for an unforgettable experience taking you back in history to experiencing today’s southern charm! Our Upcoming FALL PILGRIMAGE 2026: September 17-19, 24-26, and October 1-3. 601-653-0919 -  https://natchezpilgrimage.com/  

Just a hour drive from Miami, is Key Largo Cottages. Our romantic beach cottage getaway is a great place to relax in the slow, rustic, and friendly atmosphere of Old Florida Keys. Our vacation cottages are just a few feet away from the beach and you can enjoy the beautiful Florida sunset view as you open up the curtains of our glass paneled windows by your bedside. Romantic for couples yet family friendly, Tropical Florida Keys dock and beach front resort accommodations. A great place to relax, a slow rustic atmosphere of Old Florida Keys. The Best Florida sunsets plus so much more, our water front Sunset tiki hut await you. We’re located near most Key Largo activities. Sailing Florida Keys, Swimming pool park, fishing charters, scuba diving, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Glass Bottom Boat, Dolphins Plus / Dolphin Cove, Snorkeling the Coral reef on a glass-bottom Pirate Ship, Parasailing, Kayak to night life, bars and restaurants. Our safari Mangrove Jungle, Sailboats, Sailing Lessons, and Boat rentals on Property.  Forget all your worries and get your feet wet on your Florida Keys vacation as Key Largo Cottages delivers tons of water fun to our dear guests and friends right inside our property! Book one of  four our cottages for as low as $175 a night or stay in fully furnished 2 bedroom house and get to use our kayaks, sailboat, dinghies, paddle boards, snorkel gear, bicycles, and fishing gear! All these at no extra charge - check out our accomadations online: https://keylargocottages.com/cottages/!! Key Largo Cottages is also part of Key Lime Sailing Club. https://keylargocottages.com/learn-sail/ The American Sailing Academy, is located at the Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages, where you will learn from experienced professionals who provide the most comprehensive, safety first training available. We are a professional certification facility affiliated with the American Sailing Association, the world’s foremost organization dedicated to training, teaching and certifying schools, sailing instructors, and sailing enthusiasts.  We will provide you with the local knowledge that you will find useful while exploring Key Largo and the Florida Keys! Take to the water! It’s the Keys way of life! Family or couple, sailor or non-sailor, as long as you want to mix your vacation with relaxation and adventure, you will feel at home right here! It’s great fun, and a big part of the reason why Key Largo Cottages and Key Lime Sailing Club remains so popular with our guests. Find out for yourself and SEE YAH IN THE FLORIDA KEYS! (For reservations and inquiries Contact us or call 1-305-451-3438) https://keylargocottages.com/