We adults tend to be more understanding when it comes to being stuck indoors when it’s raining. But kids, they’re a different story, especially this time of year when we’re regularly slammed with summer thunderstorms that dampen a youngster’s ability to go outside and have fun. Here are some cool things to do with the whole family when it’s raining out, that don’t involve staring into a screen all day long.

9) Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
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Your kids will get some hands-on education at this museum. It's so fun, I bet they won't even realize they're learning.
8) Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
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The tropical room allows you to enjoy the outdoors, without all that pesky outdoor stuff.
7) Great Wolf Lodge, Traverse City
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You should never say no to a waterpark, especially an indoor one that will shield you from the wet stuff falling from the sky.
6) Kroc Center, Grand Rapids
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This place has got quite a lineup of things to do, including a climbing wall, water park, and a schedule full of of recreational activities.

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5) Marvins Marvelous Mechanical Museum, Farmington Hills
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This spot is an emporium of vintage coin-operated animatronics - including a ton of old pinball machines. Time to tell your kids what a pinball machine is.
4) Michigan Science Center
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If your kiddos are science buffs, they're in for a treat here.
3) The Cottage Book Shop, Glen Arbor
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Nothing beats curling up to a good book when it's raining out. This indy book shop is perfect for finding the right read.
2) The Henry Ford, Dearborn
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Here, you'll get to feast your eyes on classic cars, learn about our nation's history, and stumble back in time at Greenfield Village.
1) Bijou by the Bay at The State Theatre, Traverse City
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A rainy afternoon calls for a matinee. This place is perfect for such an occasion, especially for parents as it's only 25 cents for kids.

So what do you think? Are these places worth checking out next time you’re rained out of the summer fun? What’s your favorite thing to do when it’s raining? Tell us in the comments below.

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