Muskegon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A rocky shoreline with a lighthouse, trees, and boats on the water.
A Victorian-style building with multiple towers and a large porch.
An exhibition with historical displays, including a large circular diagram and various informational panels.
A beach with dunes, a tree, and the ocean.
A complex control panel with various gauges, dials, and mechanical components.

On the East Shore of Lake Michigan, enjoy rich history, golden sandy beaches and year-round adventure activities.

Originally inhabited by the American Indians and transformed by the fur and lumber trade, Muskegon County has a fascinating past. Learn all about it at the Lakeshore Museum Centre and see some examples of the former lumber trade at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site, which features restored 19th-century mansions. Another grand wooden structure is The Blockhouse which gives wonderful views of Lake Michigan.

With several state and county parks and over 60 miles (97 kilometres) of trails, Muskegon County is an outdoor playground. Venture to Muskegon State Park, where you can explore miles of wooded trails through the park and over the signature sand dunes. The park is bordered by the famous Lake Michigan and the local Muskegon Lake. Muskegon Lake is a great spot for boating and fishing while the shores of Lake Michigan boast gorgeous beaches, including pristine Pere Marquette Beach. This beach is a favourite among both locals and visitors for a variety of recreational activities.

Go from sand to ice at Muskegon Winter Sports Complex, where you can slide down the luge tracks. You have the option of a traditional ice track or a wheeled summer track, the only one of its kind in the United States. The Muskegon Winter Sports Complex also features skiing, ice skating and ice fishing. Continue the adrenaline rush on the roller coasters and rides of Michigan’s Adventure Amusement and Water Park.

Muskegon is accessible by several major highways, or you can fly in through the Muskegon County Airport or Gerald R. Ford airport, which is located in Grand Rapids. Alternatively you can go for the scenic route and travel from Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the Lake Express High Speed Car Ferry. When you get to Muskegon the best way to travel between sights is by car, though it is possible to travel some places by bus.

Whether you’re looking for an outdoor adventure or a family getaway, come and discover the “lake effect” in Muskegon County.

Where to stay in Muskegon

Find the best Muskegon areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A pier extending into a body of water with a lighthouse at the end, surrounded by tall grass.

Nims

While visiting Nims, you might make a stop by sights like Lakeshore Bike Trail and Muskegon Lake.

A sunset over a calm sea with a lighthouse and several boats.
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Open Photo by thetaptramp

Beachwood-Bluffton

If you're spending some time in Beachwood-Bluffton, Lake Michigan and Pere Marquette Park Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A red lighthouse on a pier with a sailboat in the water and a cloudy sky.

North Muskegon

If you're spending some time in North Muskegon, Bear Lake and Muskegon Lake are top sights worth seeing.

A river with a small island featuring a large house surrounded by greenery and docks.

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.

A sandy beach with gentle waves, a boat in the water, and a forested hill in the background.

Laketon Township

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

Baymont by Wyndham Muskegon

Baymont by Wyndham Muskegon

2.5 out of 5
4677 South Harvey Street Muskegon MI
The price is £63 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£63
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Muskegon. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Baymont by Wyndham Muskegon
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Muskegon, MI

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Muskegon, MI

2.5 out of 5
1675 E Sherman Blvd Muskegon MI
The price is £65 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£65
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Muskegon. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Muskegon, MI
Shoreline Inn & Conference Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Shoreline Inn & Conference Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
750 Terrace Point Blvd Muskegon MI
The price is £100 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
£100
3 Dec - 4 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Muskegon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Older hotel. In need of updating, it was clean and the staff was very friendly. The lighting in the rooms is terrible, but there is a large sliding door that lets in light. Hard to do hair and make up. Other than that it was a pleasant stay."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Shoreline Inn & Conference Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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Cape Coral FL | King bed

Cape Coral FL | King bed

Muskegon MI MI
Stay at this apartment in Muskegon. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service and air conditioning. Popular attractions Mona Lake and Jumpin' Jupiter Skate & Fun Center ...
10/10 Exceptional! (252 reviews)
I have already left a report. I had to flee from this hotel in the early morning ...
"I have already left a report. I had to flee from this hotel in the early morning because I felt so unsafe!"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Cape Coral FL | King bed
The Lakeside Micro Apartment

The Lakeside Micro Apartment

Muskegon MI
Stay at this apartment in Muskegon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Lake Express Ferry Terminal and Lakeshore ...
The Lakeside Micro Apartment
Palmer House Retreat: Minutes from Downtown Muskegon & Lake Michigan

Palmer House Retreat: Minutes from Downtown Muskegon & Lake Michigan

Muskegon MI
Stay at this holiday home in Muskegon. Enjoy a water park, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Lakeshore Bike Trail and Lake Express Ferry Terminal ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
"Very clean, organized and exactly like it was described. We were in town for a wedding at the Muskegon Country club and it was extremely close and worked perfectly."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Palmer House Retreat: Minutes from Downtown Muskegon & Lake Michigan
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Stay near popular Muskegon attractions

A swan-shaped boat on a lake with roller coasters in the background.
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Open Photo by Steve Ignowski

Michigan's Adventure

8.6/10 (306 reviews)
Bring the family to Michigan's Adventure and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Muskegon. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the adventure tours.
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