Central Michigan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Fall Gales Grand Haven
Fall Gales on Lake Michigan in Grand Haven.
One of the many lighthousesthat lined the shores of the Great Lakes to keep shipping safe. #OnTheRoad
A silo painted up like a canister of New Era Potato chips, located along East Grand River drive near Portland, Michigan.

New Era was a popular brand of chips around Michigan in the 1950's and onward until it was bought out by Frito-Lay in 1981.
This adorable village (known as Little Bavaria) is the perfect European getaway....when you're stuck stateside!!
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Where to stay in Central Michigan

Downtown Grand Rapids is second largest metropolitan area in entire Michigan state.

Downtown Grand Rapids

While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.

Downtown Grand Rapids
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Norton Shores

Travellers come to Norton Shores for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lake Michigan and Hoffmaster State Park while you're in town.

Norton Shores
Water falls at Frederik Meijer's garden in Grand Rapids, Michigan in autumn time.

Kentwood

Kentwood is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Woodland Mall or Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve.

Kentwood
Grand Rapids Art Museum showing a city

Heartside

Heartside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Van Andel Arena and Grand Rapids Children's Museum while in the area.

Heartside
Muskegon State Park which includes general coastal views and a beach as well as an individual male

Laketon Township

If you're spending some time in Laketon Township, Lake Michigan and Muskegon State Park are top sights worth seeing.

Laketon Township
 Aerial View of the Muskegon South Pier head Lighthouse and Lake Michigan Shoreline Muskegon, Michigan, USA

Lakeside

While Lakeside isn't home to many top sights, Lake Express Ferry Terminal and Lakeshore Bike Trail are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lakeside
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport

Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport

3 out of 5
3333 28th St SE Grand Rapids MI
The price is £74 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
£74
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,548 reviews)
Nice hotel, staff is friendly and super efficient. Comfortable beds.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth

Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth

3 out of 5
1 Covered Bridge Ln Frankenmuth MI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £167 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
£167
15 Apr - 16 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Frankenmuth. Enjoy free parking, 4 indoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,519 reviews)
Everything was great!! It was birthday and had a great time there!!

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
187 Monroe Ave Nw Grand Rapids MI
The price is £188 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
£188
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Room was small but overall hotel was pretty cool. Great location, bed was ok but annoyed it was tough to get a cup of coffee in the morning and the espresso machine was down apparently….. would expect better from this hotel to get it fixed quickly or buy another one

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Affordable Suites of America Grand Rapids

Affordable Suites of America Grand Rapids

3 out of 5
2701 E Beltline Ave SE Grand Rapids MI
Stay at this aparthotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fireplace in reception. Popular attractions Van Andel Arena and Woodland Mall are ...
6/10 (101 reviews)
The nearby establishment offers excellent accommodations for dogs, and the staff is professional and attentive. The room, appliances, bed, and bath are all of superior quality..spacious parking lot and the shops, restaurants nearby.. l high recommend price affordable

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Affordable Suites of America Grand Rapids
Barnapalooza! Indoor Glass Pool/Slide, Wiffleball, BBall, Football, Sleeps 20-30

Barnapalooza! Indoor Glass Pool/Slide, Wiffleball, BBall, Football, Sleeps 20-30

Big Rapids MI
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Big Rapids. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and laundry facilities. Popular attractions White Pine Trail State Park ...
Barnapalooza! Indoor Glass Pool/Slide, Wiffleball, BBall, Football, Sleeps 20-30
Aloha Beach Club Resort

Aloha Beach Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
3358 US-23 Oscoda MI
Stay at this beach cottage in Oscoda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach.
7.8/10 Good! (61 reviews)
they changed our cabin at the last minute for some unknown reason, seemed smaller than the first one

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Aloha Beach Club Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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