Things to do in Muskegon County, Muskegon County: The Best Sights & Landmarks

February 23, 2022 Enedina Augsburger

Discover the best top things to do in Muskegon County, United States including Hackley and Hume Historic Site, S.S. Milwaukee Clipper, Heritage Landing, USS LST 393, Muskegon South Pierhead Lighthouse, Scolnik House of the Depression Era, The Caboose Museum, Worlds Largest Weathervane, Downtown Muskegon Public Art, Meinhardi Museum.
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1. Hackley and Hume Historic Site

484 W Webster Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440-1046 +1 231-722-7578 [email protected] http://www.lakeshoremuseum.org/project/hackley-hume
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5.0 based on 150 reviews

Hackley and Hume Historic Site

The Hackley and Hume Historic Site features the restored homes of Muskegon's most well-known lumber barons with outstanding wood carving, stained glass windows, and period furnishings. A guided tour of the homes offers visitors a look at life in the late 1800s and early 1900s. During the summer months, there are often games on the lawn for our young visitors. The Site is open from May to October. With select dates in November and December for Holiday Tours.

Reviewed By 922susannel - Boca Raton, United States

Three cheers for this exceptional tour for the Hackley/Hume tour. The homes are stunning and one really develops an appreciation for the craftsmanship that went into building these gorgeous homes. As an added bonus, the visitor is also welcomed into Firehouse and Depression Era museums! I recommend this tour 100%!

2. S.S. Milwaukee Clipper

2098 Lakeshore Dr, Muskegon, MI 49441-1611 +1 231-683-1590 http://www.milwaukeeclipper.com/
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

S.S. Milwaukee Clipper

Reviewed By OldBob22 - Milwaukee, United States

There are many floating museums on the Great Lakes, but they are all retired cargo ships, other than the Milwaukee Clipper. The Clipper was built in 1903, and carried immigrants from the Eastern Great Lakes to Lake Michigan cities. When the railroads started carrying passengers, the Clipper was converted to weekend passenger excursions, and cross-Lake passengers, plus it carried new automobiles from Michigan to Wisconsin. It was the most luxurious lake steamer of that era, and the interior has been restored to its original beauty. Great displays, good souvenir shop, and a great experience of what the Great Lakes Maritime life was like, over 100 years ago.

3. Heritage Landing

1050 7th Street, Muskegon, MI 49440 http://www.unitymusicfestival.com
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4.5 based on 49 reviews

Heritage Landing

Reviewed By pamh210

This park is host to several large festivals during warmer weather. It also features a large canopied stage, kids play area and the dock for the Great Lake cruise ships.

4. USS LST 393

560 Mart St, Muskegon, MI 49440-1044 +1 231-730-1477 http://www.lst393.org/index.html
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4.5 based on 166 reviews

USS LST 393

USS LST 393 Veterans Museum is on board a historic World War II warship. It contains thousands of artifacts and can be toured May-September.

Reviewed By gpduf - Tebay, United Kingdom

I served on an LST during the Vietnam war as a Marine, LST1144, the USS Washtenaw County. Getting to go through one again, realizing how small and cheap they are was an eye opener. As 'something to do,' the museum onboard is excellent, crawling around the boat is great and there is a submarine to visit nearby as well. They show films on the deck in summer though I am not sure about during COVID. This is a great visit for families of veterans and an interest in the military or in military history.

5. Muskegon South Pierhead Lighthouse

1453 Beach St on the pier behind the Coast Guard Building, Muskegon Heights, MI 49441-1068 http://www.us-lighthouses.com/displaypage.php?LightID=227
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Muskegon South Pierhead Lighthouse

Reviewed By juspar_ - Gaston, United States

I visited both of the South Pierhead Lighthouse and the South Breakwater light during my stay in Muskegon in early October 2020. I visited the South Breakwater light first and due to the off season (and possible covid-19) there was barely anyone on the beaches or at the light houses, which was ideal for me. The South Breakwater light is about a mile round trip and gives you beautiful views of Lake Michigan and of the other light houses surrounding the area. The breakwater light itself is a very interesting sight, but there are no rails on the concrete pad where it sits and when wet it can become slippery so be careful when visiting. The South Pierhead Lighthouse was much easier to get to and just as interesting although between the two the breakwater light was more fun to visit. I definitely recommend visiting both in the early morning to avoid a rush of people if you want to get good pictures.

6. Scolnik House of the Depression Era

504 W Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440-1033 +1 231-722-7578 http://www.lakeshoremuseum.org/project/scolnik-house-of-the-depression-era/
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Scolnik House of the Depression Era

Reviewed By MidwestKathM - Detroit, United States

Set inside one of the houses in a historic neighborhood, this museum shows what life was like during the Great Depression. Originally a single-family house, it had been adapted by its owner to rent out the upstairs, so the original spiral staircase and other features no longer exist. The house is furnished in the period, with magazines and music and games. You can see how food was handled in the kitchen, how laundry was done (we had quite the discussion about the washboard as we still used one in our house some 30 years after the Depression), and how the bedrooms were furnished. Quite interesting! We were the only two in the house during our time there. It's a self-guided tour, but the docent took us around. Masks required.

7. The Caboose Museum

124 W Hanson St, Whitehall, MI 49461-1028 +1 231-893-4585 http://www.whitelake.org/business/the-caboose-museum/
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The Caboose Museum

8. Worlds Largest Weathervane

Corner of Dowling & Water Street, Montague, MI
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4.0 based on 83 reviews

Worlds Largest Weathervane

Reviewed By jancG1095BW

This is a must see weather vane. Get some ice cream at Twisters right next door. Enjoy the Weather Vane and watch our beautiful White Lake.

9. Downtown Muskegon Public Art

350 W Western Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440-1146 +1 231-722-3751 http://Downtownmuskegon.org
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4.0 based on 11 reviews

Downtown Muskegon Public Art

10. Meinhardi Museum

124 W Hanson St, Whitehall, MI 49461-1028 +1 231-893-4585 http://www.whitelake.org/business/meinhardi-museum/
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Meinhardi Museum

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