Muskegon, MI Road Trips

The Pere Marquette Beach on the shores of Lake Michigan and adjoining the Muskegon Lake Channel is the only nationally certified "Clean Beach" on the Great Lakes. Miles of beach, gorgeous sunsets, outdoor dining possibilities, and a bike trail make this beach a must-see. Broadway at the Frauenthal (Fall through Spring), brings big-time Broadway musicals to Muskegon. Muskegon is also home to Muskegon Museum of Art and West Shore Symphony Orchestra. The Muskegon Community Concert Association provides concerts from September through May. Camerata Singers, a professional chamber choir, performs at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in downtown Muskegon and other locations in west Michigan. 1 The Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Ave, ☏ +1 231 720-2570. The museum is touted as one of the finest art museums in the Midwest. Among the highlights of its permanent collection is "Tornado Over Kansas," by John Steuart Curry (one of three leading painters, along with Grant Wood and Thomas Hart Benton, identified as Regionalists and known for their canvases celebrating the rural Midwest.) (updated Dec 2019) 2 USS Silversides Museum (Great Lakes Naval Memorial and Museum), ☏ +1 231 755-1230. Formerly known as the Great Lakes Naval Memorial and Museum, the USS Silversides Museum features the USS Silversides, a World War II submarine and the USCGC McLane, a Prohibition-era United States Coast Guard cutter. (updated Dec 2019) 3 USS LST 393 Veterans Museum, 560 Mart St, ☏ +1 231 730-1477, [email protected].

1 Michigan's Adventure. The largest amusement park in the state, a few miles north of the city. Michigan's Adventure features a midway with roller coasters, general rides, amusements, and a full water park. 2 Craigs Cruisers Family Fun Centers - Muskegon. in Norton Shores The Muskegon Film Festival is held in February. Muskegon County Latino Festival, September. Live music performances, children's activities, ethnic foods, and more. Free. Each August, the Unity Christian Music Festival takes place at Heritage Landing. In May, Rock the Coast takes place at Michigan's Adventure. Both are organized by Alive on the Lakeshore. In September, the Michigan Irish Music Festival brings renowned Celtic musicians to Heritage Landing on the shore of Muskegon Lake. In addition to music, Irish food, beverages, merchandise and cultural exhibits contribute to the appeal of this event. The Michigan Feis (Irish Dance competition) is affiliated and is held at the LC Walker Arena nearby. In early October, the International Buster Keaton Society visit Muskegon to host their annual convention. The event features public showings of Keaton films at the Frauenthal Theater. Lakeshore Bike Trail-Bike along the shores of Muskegon Lake to Lake Michigan. The Chronicle Seaway Run is run every year in late June. It features a 15k race, 5k race, 5k walk for fun, 15k wheelchair race. 3 Muskegon State Park. Muskegon State Park and Winter Sports Complex is a campground and State Park on the shores of Lake Michigan.

The Station Grill, 910 W Broadway, ☏ +1 231 759-0633. (updated Dec 2019) Hobo's Tavern, 1411 Whitehall Rd, ☏ +1 231 719-0247, [email protected]. (updated Dec 2019) G&L Chili Dogs, 1133 Sternberg Rd, ☏ +1 231 799-9199. (updated Dec 2019) G&L Chili Dogs, 2510 Apple Ave., ☏ +1 231 773-6454. (updated Dec 2019) G&L Chili Dogs, 771 W. Sherman Blvd., ☏ +1 231 733-1505. (updated Dec 2019) G&L Chili Dogs, 1705 Holton Road (M-120), ☏ +1 231 760-6499. (updated Dec 2019) El Tapatio, 677 W. Laketon Ave, ☏ +1 231 759-7408, [email protected]. (updated Dec 2019) Mr. Scrib's Pizza, 6826 E Apple Ave, ☏ +1 231 788-2301. (updated Dec 2019) The Lake House, 730 Terrace Point Rd, ☏ +1 231 722-4461. (updated Dec 2019) Courses, 336 West Clay Ave, ☏ +1 231 777-6610. Inside Culinary Institute of Michigan (updated Dec 2019) The Hearthstone, 3350 Glade St, ☏ +1 231 733-1056, [email protected]. (updated Dec 2019) Topshelf Pizza & Pub, 2155 E Apple Ave, ☏ +1 231 773-4444. (updated Dec 2019) The Northside Pub, 2353 Holton Rd, ☏ +1 231 744-3722. (updated Dec 2019) The Glenside Pub, 1508 W. Sherman Blvd, ☏ +1 231 759-8525. (updated Dec 2019)

Bluffton Harbor Cottages - Redbird & Eagles Nest, 3312 Wilcox Avenue, ☏ +1 231-769-0022, Discover relaxation, comfort, and charm in your restored, fully furnished cottage home in Muskegon, Michigan. $600 - 1,150 per week. Port City Victorian Inn Bed & Breakfast, 1259 Lakeshore Dr, ☏ +1 231 759-0205, [email protected]. A Queen Ann Victorian mansion built by Alexander Rodgers, Sr. in 1877, this place has history. Open year round, there are five bedrooms. (updated Jan 2020)

Muskegon is at the western terminus of the interstate highway, I-96. It is roughly 30 miles NW of Grand Rapids, via I-96. Also, US-31 runs north/south through Muskegon. Lake Express. Connects Muskegon with Milwaukee, WI across the lake by a high-speed car ferry which makes three round trips a day during the summer season. 1 Lake Express Muskegon Ferry Terminal, 1918 Lakeshore Dr. (updated Dec 2019) 2 Muskegon Country Airport (MKG IATA). United Express from Chicago–O'Hare The Greyhound Bus System also has a stop in downtown Muskegon.

While in Muskegon, most visitors prefer to get from point A to point B by car - while locals may sometimes opt to use the Muskegon Area Transit System (MATS). Because of its proximity to award-winning beaches, visitors are highly encouraged to bring bicycles along for there are plenty of bike trails which run in the city and plenty throughout the county. A notable trail is the Musketawa bike trail [1] which runs from just southeast of the city through the countryside to the city of Marne in Ottawa county. Muskegon Area Transit System. During summer months, MATS provides trolley services around both the Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake areas. (updated Dec 2019)

In general terms, Muskegon tends to be a safe city, though however, it is best to avoid central Muskegon (Wood Street, etc.) at night, a normal degree of caution to be taken when in these areas. The adjacent city to the south, Muskegon Heights, is best to be avoided at all times, due to an extremely high risk of crime. Unless you are a big fan of motorcycles, motorcycle clubs, or being catcalled by bikers of all shapes and sizes, stay clear of Muskegon during Bike Time (mid-July).