Activities in Muskegon and Surrounding Areas
Visitors Bureau Recommendations
Muskegon - http://visitmuskegon.org/recreation/ - excellent beaches, Lakeshore Emporium candy store, Hoffmaster State Park Gillette Nature Center
Grand Haven - http://visitgrandhaven.com/ - excellent beaches, boardwalk, catwalk out to lighthouse, Pronto Pups, musical fountain, shopping, Imagination Station (cool playground for the kids)
Holland - http://www.holland.org/ - Dutch Village, Windmill Island, shopping
Muskegon Area
Grand Haven Area
Holland Area
Grand Rapids Area
North of Muskegon
Food/restaurants
State Parks All state parks listed require a pass, and you can purchase a Michigan resident passport for $11 at any state park.
Muskegon - http://visitmuskegon.org/recreation/ - excellent beaches, Lakeshore Emporium candy store, Hoffmaster State Park Gillette Nature Center
Grand Haven - http://visitgrandhaven.com/ - excellent beaches, boardwalk, catwalk out to lighthouse, Pronto Pups, musical fountain, shopping, Imagination Station (cool playground for the kids)
Holland - http://www.holland.org/ - Dutch Village, Windmill Island, shopping
Muskegon Area
- Hoffmaster State Park Nature Center - http://www.gillettenature.org/events&category_name=Visitor%20Center%20Programs
- Hoffmaster State Park - Dune climb stairs - incredible views! Lots of trails, nice beach - http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2016/07/take_the_new_and_improved_dune.html
- USS Silversides - Submarine museum - https://silversidesmuseum.org/ - cost involved
- Muskegon Splash Pad - https://www.facebook.com/muskegonsplashpad/
- Michigan's Adventure - https://www.miadventure.com/ - cost involved
- Craig's Cruisers - Muskegon - http://www.michigan.org/property/craig-s-cruisers-muskegon/ - cost involved
- Muskegon State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=475 - lots of hiking trails, the Block House, nice beach
- Duck Lake State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=446&type=SPRK - has a beach area with a small stream coming from Duck Lake to Lake Michigan, which is nice for kids to play in without having to be in the big lake
- Muskegon Farmers' Market - open on Tuesday - http://www.muskegonfarmersmarket.com/
- Getty 4 Drive In - https://celebrationcinema.com/location/GettyDriveIn - cost involved
Grand Haven Area
- Boardwalk, shopping and iconic catwalk to the lighthouse - http://visitgrandhaven.com/things/attractions/boardwalk/, http://visitgrandhaven.com/things/attractions/lighthouse/
- Grand Haven's Imagination Station - http://visitgrandhaven.com/listing/imagination-station/
- Grand Haven's Musical Fountain - http://ghfountain.com/
- Grand Haven Splash Pad - http://visitgrandhaven.com/listing/grand-haven-splash-pad/
- Spring Lake Aquatic Center - http://www.slcfac.com/ - cost involved
Holland Area
- Dutch Village - http://www.dutchvillage.com/ - cost involved
Grand Rapids Area
- John Ball Zoo - http://www.jbzoo.org/ - cost involved
- Grand Rapids Children's Museum - http://www.grcm.org/ (closed on Mondays) - cost involved
- Meijer Gardens - http://www.meijergardens.org/ - cost involved
North of Muskegon
- Lewis Farm - petting zoo and more - http://lewisfarmmarket.com/ - cost involved
- Country Dairy - a large family-owned dairy farm with tours, store and deli - http://www.countrydairy.com/ - cost involved
Food/restaurants
- Pronto Pups - Grand Haven - a walk-up stand - all they serve is pronto pups that they make right in front of you - worth the wait if there's a line! Presidential candidates and presidents have stopped here for a Pronto Pup! http://www.grandhavenprontopups.com/
- Fricano's Pizza - thin crust, very well-known - Muskegon and Grand Haven - http://www.fricanospizza.com/
- Hearthstone Bistro - one of Muskegon's most popular restaurants and one of my favorites - http://hearthstonerestaurant.com/
- The Deck - Muskegon - one of my friends said that she and her husband have dinner here while the kids play in the sand nearby on the beach at Pere Marquette - http://thedeckmkg.com/
- Handsome Henrys - Muskegon - http://handsomehenrys.com/#/
- Old Boys Brewhouse - Spring Lake - oldboysbrewhouse.com
- Morningstar Cafe - Grand Haven - mostly a breakfast place - very popular, outstanding food, a little on the expensive side, open until 2:30 pm - https://www.facebook.com/Morning-Star-Cafe-161983493856564/
- Unruly Brewery and Rebel Pies - www.unrulybrewing.com and http://www.rebelpies.com/ - craft beer and craft pizza
- Pigeon Hill Brewery and Top Shelf Pizza - www.pigeonhillbrew.com
- Smash Wine Bar - www.smashwinebar.com - serves food too!
State Parks All state parks listed require a pass, and you can purchase a Michigan resident passport for $11 at any state park.
