Laura & Blair's Guidebook
Beach
Close proximity to beautiful
public beaches along the shores of Lake MI:
Pere Marquette, Hoffmaster State Park, Dune Harbor Park, Muskegon State Park
Pere Marquette Park
3510 Channel DrA “must” visit during your stay in West Michigan. Popular beach with a quaint shopping district, numerous restaurants, trolly, and fun activities for the family.
76 locals recommend
Grand Haven State Park
1001 S Harbor DrA “must” visit during your stay in West Michigan. Popular beach with a quaint shopping district, numerous restaurants, trolly, and fun activities for the family.
Go hiking only a mile from here and goes out to Lake Michigan!
64 locals recommend
P. J. Hoffmaster State Park
6585 Lake Harbor RdGo hiking only a mile from here and goes out to Lake Michigan!
Lake Harbor Park
4635 Lake Harbor RdNice dune climbing and only a couple miles away!
Nice area for a short (2 mile) walk around the small lake. This park also has access to Lake Michigan
Dune Harbor Park
Nice area for a short (2 mile) walk around the small lake. This park also has access to Lake Michigan
Activity
Go boating or jet ski!
3rd Coast Rentals
40 Whitehall RdLocated by Putter’s Creek in North Muskegon.
Grand Haven Boat Rental
1211 Jackson StJet ski or boat rental here too!
Outdoor Fun
Summer: Wheel luge, Trail Quest, Zip-line, Archery
Winter: Luge, Ice Skating, Cross Country Skiing, Sledding
45 locals recommend
Muskegon Winter Sports Complex
462 N Scenic DrSummer: Wheel luge, Trail Quest, Zip-line, Archery
Winter: Luge, Ice Skating, Cross Country Skiing, Sledding
Michigan's Adventure
4750 Whitehall RdLake Express High-Speed Ferry
1918 Lakeshore DrHot Spot Charters
301 N Harbor DrGo fish!
Craig's Cruisers
1551 E Pontaluna RdDining
Enjoy a variety of venues from casual beach-side dining to fine dining
Hearthstone Bistro
3350 Glade StIncredible food and service
Arboreal Inn
18191 174th AveFine dining at it’s best!
Noto's at the Bil-Mar
1223 S Harbor DrWaterfront Dining available indoor or outdoor
Pigeon Hill Brewing Company
895 4th StUp and coming brewery in quaint downtown Muskegon.
Unruly Brewing Company
360 W Western AveGreat beer and very tasty pizza!
The Deck
1601 Beach St(Seasonal) Directly on the beach and live music most nights!
(Seasonal) Large deck by the marina. Watch the boats go by while listening to live music.
58 locals recommend
Dockers Restaurant
3505 Marina View Point(Seasonal) Large deck by the marina. Watch the boats go by while listening to live music.
(Closed During Summer Months) Very good food and their daily specials make it an affordable option.
23 locals recommend
Pints & Quarts
950 W Norton Ave(Closed During Summer Months) Very good food and their daily specials make it an affordable option.
Toast 'N Jams
211 Henry StGreat breakfast!
Taste of Muskegon
Hackley AvenueAnnual event.
Biking
Bike this scenic route (approximately 12 mile) around Muskegon Lake
Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail Park
Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve
2529 Lake AveActivity
Muskegon Farmer’s Market
242 W Western AveOpen seasonally Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Skydive Grand Haven
16448 Comstock StMac Wood's Dune Rides
629 N 18th AveAquastar Cruises
560 Mart StLakeshore Kayak Rental LLC
15348 Cleveland StHistory
USS SILVERSIDES Submarine Museum
1346 Bluff St