MICHIGAN — Michigan families looking for a low-key way to get outside on Christmas Day have a couple of top-rated options.
A new SportsbookReview.com survey of 3,006 families ranked the Detroit RiverWalk as the Number 1 family-friendly Christmas Day walk in Michigan. The paved waterfront route offers skyline views, flexible pacing, and easy access for strollers and older relatives.
The Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, specifically the Glen Haven section near Glen Arbor, ranked second. The trail features gentle terrain through forests and dunes, making it accessible for mixed-ability groups while still delivering classic northern Michigan scenery.
The study focused on routes that work for all generations, offering light activity without the intensity of traditional holiday sports.
For families in Lenawee County and across southern Michigan, both destinations offer a festive, low-stress way to add a new Christmas tradition beyond the living room.