What to do and see in Muskegon, Michigan (MI): The Best Things to do

October 3, 2021 Leonarda Pillsbury

Muskegon, Michigan, built on the fur and lumber trade, is now a calm vacation spot on Lake Michigan, calling itself "The Riviera of the Midwest." Sunbathe on several beautiful beaches along Lake Michigan, including Pere Marquette Beach, a certified Great Lakes "clean beach." Muskegon State Park provides hiking and camping opportunities in the summer, and ice skating, cross-country skiing and even a luge track in the winter. The city is also home to Michigan's Adventure Amusement Park.
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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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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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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. Muskegon Heritage Museum

561 W Western Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440-1042 +1 231-722-1363 [email protected] http://muskegonheritage.org
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Muskegon Heritage Museum

The Muskegon Heritage Museum exhibits the history of the industries of the Muskegon area. We have a working bowling alley. An 18 ton Corliss valve steam engine powering our machine shop with leather belts. Engines on display from Continental motors, including aircraft, marine and a tank engine. The first 75,000 Raggedy Ann's were made here, we have one from 1918 on display. There over 12,000 square feet of display space on the museums three floors. Open Mid May to Mid October except for prearranged tours and school groups.

Reviewed By georgeanddebc

This museum is amazing! It contains the industrial history of greater Muskegon and has working engines and machines from many businesses from the past. The Snurf Board, original Raggedy Ann Doll (yes, made in a toy company from Muskegon), a Brunswick pin setter, and exhibits too numerous to mention in a review. The displays are beautiful and extremely well-done. What a treat to see for ourselves and for our grandkids. Rotary phones, Occidental hotel switchboard, Kemperman's grocery store, sample Hathaway House boarding room, etc. etc.

4. Hackley Public Library

316 W Webster Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440-1281 +1 231-722-8000 http://www.hackleylibrary.org/
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Hackley Public Library

5. Muskegon State Park

3560 Memorial Dr, Muskegon, MI 49445-2198 +1 231-744-3480 http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=475
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4.5 based on 258 reviews

Muskegon State Park

This State Park offers a variety of winter recreation including ice skating, cross-country skiing and luge.

Reviewed By eklamb93 - Saranac, United States

We were amazed by the Muskegon State Park's winter sport's complex and can't wait to come back this winter! We were there in the fall to check out the luge and ice skating trails because we had never seen either one before. We walked the lighted cross country ski trails and snow shoe trails as well. We can't wait to bring our girls here this winter to try it out--luge park is for all levels of experience, so someone like us who has never tried it before can do it as well. We have been to the beach here at North Muskegon State Park and it is not crowded at all and has nice facilities. Definitely worth the extra time it takes for us to come to this beach.

6. Heritage Landing

1050 7th Street, Muskegon, MI 49440 http://www.unitymusicfestival.com
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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.

7. Mona Lake Park

Lake Shore Boulevard, Muskegon, MI 49444
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Mona Lake Park

8. Hoffmaster State Park

6585 Lake Harbor Rd, Muskegon, MI 49441-6129 +1 231-798-3711 http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/details.aspx
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Hoffmaster State Park

Reviewed By juleswatt77

Family friendly beautiful state park. Beautiful beach and walking trails. Lovely creek winds through campsite with lots of trees. Great family atmosphere since no alcohol is allowed and the quiet time curfew is enforced.

9. Pere Marquette Park

Beach St, Muskegon, MI 49441-1091 http://www.muskegon-mi.gov/departments/parks/pere-marquette/
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Pere Marquette Park

Reviewed By melissadU8051XM

This is our favorite beach. Lots of parking, clean with decent bathrooms. The beach area is huge, so even when there are tons of people, you dont feel super crowded. They also have a concession stand with ice cream, hot dogs etc. Along with rentals for water gear.

10. USS LST 393

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

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