The Muskegon Area in the Spring, Summer, & Fall

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The Muskegon Area in the Spring, Summer, & Fall

Food scene

Seasonal dockside restaurant on Muskegon Lake with a Caribbean feel offers seafood fare & an upbeat tiki bar with live music. They offer boat parking if you want to arrive by water.
58 recommandé par les habitants
Dockers Restaurant
3505 Marina View Point
58 recommandé par les habitants
Seasonal dockside restaurant on Muskegon Lake with a Caribbean feel offers seafood fare & an upbeat tiki bar with live music. They offer boat parking if you want to arrive by water.
Seasonal BBQ restaurant with craft beers and cocktails on Pere Marquette beach with a large outdoor deck overlooking Lake Michigan and frequent live music. If you want to be seated, go to the right-side of the restaurant. The lower, left-side of the restaurant is open seating with no wait time. You can order food from the to-go window if you choose to seat yourself.
72 recommandé par les habitants
The Deck
1601 Beach St
72 recommandé par les habitants
Seasonal BBQ restaurant with craft beers and cocktails on Pere Marquette beach with a large outdoor deck overlooking Lake Michigan and frequent live music. If you want to be seated, go to the right-side of the restaurant. The lower, left-side of the restaurant is open seating with no wait time. You can order food from the to-go window if you choose to seat yourself.
Inventive tacos, hundreds of tequilas, arcade games.
25 recommandé par les habitants
RAD DADS Tacos & Tequila Bar
470 W Western Ave
25 recommandé par les habitants
Inventive tacos, hundreds of tequilas, arcade games.
Stylish eatery serves American small plates & mains. Located on Muskegon Lake with a large outdoor seating area.
28 recommandé par les habitants
The Lake House
730 Terrace Point Drive
28 recommandé par les habitants
Stylish eatery serves American small plates & mains. Located on Muskegon Lake with a large outdoor seating area.
Longtime locale for elevated fare offers a menu inspired by French, Italian & American cuisine. Arguably Muskegon’s best restaurant.
37 recommandé par les habitants
Hearthstone Bistro
3350 Glade St
37 recommandé par les habitants
Longtime locale for elevated fare offers a menu inspired by French, Italian & American cuisine. Arguably Muskegon’s best restaurant.
Laid-back restaurant serving traditional Indian meals.
Naan Pizza
1133 3rd Street
Laid-back restaurant serving traditional Indian meals.
Southern style craft BBQ.
16 recommandé par les habitants
Dr. Rolf's Barbeque
477 W Western Ave
16 recommandé par les habitants
Southern style craft BBQ.
Old World Polish and American Fare.
The Pierogi Shack
Old World Polish and American Fare.
Good ole’ fashion sandwich joint.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Fatty Lumpkins Sandwich Shack
971 Washington Ave
21 recommandé par les habitants
Good ole’ fashion sandwich joint.
Sushi, hibachi, udon and more Japanese food.
Kazumi Japanese Steakhouse
5710 Harvey St
Sushi, hibachi, udon and more Japanese food.
A family-owned restaurant serving sushi, Thai, and other Asian cuisine.
Wok & Roll Asian Cuisine
510 W Savidge St
A family-owned restaurant serving sushi, Thai, and other Asian cuisine.
A classic Italian restaurant that is perfect for a date night, special occasion, or just a family dinner.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
723 E Savidge St
13 recommandé par les habitants
A classic Italian restaurant that is perfect for a date night, special occasion, or just a family dinner.

Drinking scene

Local distillery serving craft cocktails and food, open air dining room to enjoy the wonderland of Muskegon.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Wonderland Distilling Co
1989 Lakeshore Drive
25 recommandé par les habitants
Local distillery serving craft cocktails and food, open air dining room to enjoy the wonderland of Muskegon.
Local distillery serving craft cocktails and food.
38 recommandé par les habitants
18th Amendment Spirits Co.
350 W Western Ave
38 recommandé par les habitants
Local distillery serving craft cocktails and food.
This rustic taproom of a local brewery pouring craft drafts also sells lemonade & specialty sodas.
34 recommandé par les habitants
Pigeon Hill Brewing Company
895 4th St
34 recommandé par les habitants
This rustic taproom of a local brewery pouring craft drafts also sells lemonade & specialty sodas.
Craft brewery with a cavernous pub offering American ales, sandwiches & live music.
26 recommandé par les habitants
Unruly Brewing Company
360 W Western Ave
26 recommandé par les habitants
Craft brewery with a cavernous pub offering American ales, sandwiches & live music.
Local bar serving cheap drinks and bar food.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Marine Tap Room
1983 Lakeshore Dr
20 recommandé par les habitants
Local bar serving cheap drinks and bar food.
Rum-centric craft cocktail bar with Asian fusion fare.
22 recommandé par les habitants
Burl+Sprig
333 W Western Ave
22 recommandé par les habitants
Rum-centric craft cocktail bar with Asian fusion fare.

Coffee Shops and Tea Shops

Quintessential loose leaf tea shop.
Banana Dog Loose Leaf Tea
1222 Lakeshore Dr
Quintessential loose leaf tea shop.
Small cafe/deli with grab and go eats and handcrafted beverages.
15 recommandé par les habitants
The Coffee Factory
1402 Hudson St
15 recommandé par les habitants
Small cafe/deli with grab and go eats and handcrafted beverages.
Edgy coffee shop with Nitro cold brew and pour over options.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Drip Drop Drink Coffee
926 2nd St
12 recommandé par les habitants
Edgy coffee shop with Nitro cold brew and pour over options.
Boho chic vibe coffee shop with locally roasted coffee.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Aldea Coffee - Muskegon
794 Pine St
12 recommandé par les habitants
Boho chic vibe coffee shop with locally roasted coffee.

Sweets

An ice cream shop with a drive-through.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Frosty Cove
2565 Lakeshore Dr
12 recommandé par les habitants
An ice cream shop with a drive-through.
Think old school candy shop, ice cream, fresh fudge and popcorn.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Lakeside Emporium
1930 Lakeshore Dr
17 recommandé par les habitants
Think old school candy shop, ice cream, fresh fudge and popcorn.
Cotton candy boutique.
Hey Sugar cotton candy
307 Lakeshore Dr
Cotton candy boutique.

Sightseeing

A 27.5-acre park comprising 2.5 miles of public beach on Lake Michigan. In 2004 the beach appeared on lists of certified clean beaches published by the National Healthy Beaches Campaign and the Clean Beaches Council. Parking is paid, but it’s a very quick walk from the lake house! For a short-cut, walk down Edgewater St., turn left on Wilcox Ave., take a right through the dirt and grass clearing where Wilcox meets Plum Ave. You will meet more of Wilcox Ave. on the other side of the clearing. Lake Michigan and Pere Marquette will greet you at the end of the road.
74 recommandé par les habitants
Pere Marquette Park
3510 Channel Dr
74 recommandé par les habitants
A 27.5-acre park comprising 2.5 miles of public beach on Lake Michigan. In 2004 the beach appeared on lists of certified clean beaches published by the National Healthy Beaches Campaign and the Clean Beaches Council. Parking is paid, but it’s a very quick walk from the lake house! For a short-cut, walk down Edgewater St., turn left on Wilcox Ave., take a right through the dirt and grass clearing where Wilcox meets Plum Ave. You will meet more of Wilcox Ave. on the other side of the clearing. Lake Michigan and Pere Marquette will greet you at the end of the road.
Picnic shelters, a playground & off-leash dog area draw beachgoers to this scenic, sandy shoreline.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Kruse Park
3205 W Sherman Blvd
15 recommandé par les habitants
Picnic shelters, a playground & off-leash dog area draw beachgoers to this scenic, sandy shoreline.
Kid-friendly local history & science museum featuring hands-on exhibits & educational programs. Free.
22 recommandé par les habitants
Lakeshore Museum Center
430 W Clay Ave
22 recommandé par les habitants
Kid-friendly local history & science museum featuring hands-on exhibits & educational programs. Free.
Naval history on display in a spacious museum with tours of a preserved WWII submarine.
58 recommandé par les habitants
USS SILVERSIDES Submarine Museum
1346 Bluff St
58 recommandé par les habitants
Naval history on display in a spacious museum with tours of a preserved WWII submarine.
Established in 1912 and featuring many works by noted American and European artists including Edward Hopper, Alfred Pissarro, Alfred Sisley, Pierre Bonnard, Auguste Rodin, James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Dale Chihuly, and many more. This is a must-visit location for art buffs.
37 recommandé par les habitants
Muskegon Museum of Art
296 W Webster Ave
37 recommandé par les habitants
Established in 1912 and featuring many works by noted American and European artists including Edward Hopper, Alfred Pissarro, Alfred Sisley, Pierre Bonnard, Auguste Rodin, James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Dale Chihuly, and many more. This is a must-visit location for art buffs.
Guided tours through the Victorian homes of two Muskegon lumber barons, Charles H. Hackley and Thomas Hume, located downtown. Available from May through October.
33 recommandé par les habitants
Hackley & Hume Historic Site
484 W Webster Ave
33 recommandé par les habitants
Guided tours through the Victorian homes of two Muskegon lumber barons, Charles H. Hackley and Thomas Hume, located downtown. Available from May through October.
An 189-acre park with a beach, scenic walkways, wooded trails, picnic areas, and fishing.
22 recommandé par les habitants
Lake Harbor Park
4635 Lake Harbor Rd
22 recommandé par les habitants
An 189-acre park with a beach, scenic walkways, wooded trails, picnic areas, and fishing.
Featuring miles of Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake beaches. Groomed hiking trails abound.
41 recommandé par les habitants
Muskegon State Park
3560 Memorial Dr
41 recommandé par les habitants
Featuring miles of Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake beaches. Groomed hiking trails abound.
A 250-acre amusement park, Michigan’s Adventure is the state’s largest amusement park and water park.
121 recommandé par les habitants
Michigan's Adventure
4750 Whitehall Rd
121 recommandé par les habitants
A 250-acre amusement park, Michigan’s Adventure is the state’s largest amusement park and water park.
Approximately 12 miles long, the Muskegon Lakeshore Trail runs right by The Muskegon Lake House and winds along the shore of Muskegon Lake. Paralleling Lakeshore Drive and Shoreline Drive, the trail offers beautiful views of the lakes, the channel, the South Pier Light House, sand dunes and Muskegon parks, and provides pedestrian access to historic and maritime attractions, dining venues, and seasonal festivals. The Lakeshore Trail connects to the Laketon Trail which connects to the Musketawa trail, heading south-east. North of Muskegon, the trail connects to the Fred Meyer Berry Junction Trail.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Muskegon Lakeshore Trail
7 recommandé par les habitants
Approximately 12 miles long, the Muskegon Lakeshore Trail runs right by The Muskegon Lake House and winds along the shore of Muskegon Lake. Paralleling Lakeshore Drive and Shoreline Drive, the trail offers beautiful views of the lakes, the channel, the South Pier Light House, sand dunes and Muskegon parks, and provides pedestrian access to historic and maritime attractions, dining venues, and seasonal festivals. The Lakeshore Trail connects to the Laketon Trail which connects to the Musketawa trail, heading south-east. North of Muskegon, the trail connects to the Fred Meyer Berry Junction Trail.

Rentals & Classes

Adult and kids bike rentals by the hour or day. You can find them at Pere Marquette and the nearby Lakeside District. Rental reservations can be made through their website. Free delivery and pickup of rental bikes to and from the Muskegon Lake House!
Lake Effect Sport
1929 Lakeshore Dr
Adult and kids bike rentals by the hour or day. You can find them at Pere Marquette and the nearby Lakeside District. Rental reservations can be made through their website. Free delivery and pickup of rental bikes to and from the Muskegon Lake House!
Boat rentals.
7 recommandé par les habitants
3rd Coast Rentals
40 Whitehall Rd
7 recommandé par les habitants
Boat rentals.
Kiteboarding, foiling, and e-foiling lessons.
MACkiteboarding
1801 Beach St
Kiteboarding, foiling, and e-foiling lessons.
Kayak and canoe rentals.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Lakeshore Kayak Rental LLC
15348 Cleveland St
9 recommandé par les habitants
Kayak and canoe rentals.
Mini Golf, Kayaks, SUPs, Canoes, and Jet Skis.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Putters Creek Mini Golf & Go karts
40 N Causeway
11 recommandé par les habitants
Mini Golf, Kayaks, SUPs, Canoes, and Jet Skis.
When you need to get your zen on. Yoga instructor Julia Fisher is available for private classes at the Muskegon Lake House.
Muskegon Yoga
255 Seminole Rd
When you need to get your zen on. Yoga instructor Julia Fisher is available for private classes at the Muskegon Lake House.

Shop

Low-cost clothing boutique with high fashion vibes.
Bellasimi Boutique
1989 Lakeshore Dr
Low-cost clothing boutique with high fashion vibes.
Fine local art, crafts, original paintings and artful accessories.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Art Cats Gallery
1845 Lakeshore Dr
8 recommandé par les habitants
Fine local art, crafts, original paintings and artful accessories.
The Western Market "Chalets" are 17 unique pop-up stores with goods ranging from homemade soap to artisan ice cream sandwiches. The “chalets” serve as incubators for local start-up businesses selling homemade and local products with the hope that successful stores will move into permanent locations throughout the city.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Western Market
9 recommandé par les habitants
The Western Market "Chalets" are 17 unique pop-up stores with goods ranging from homemade soap to artisan ice cream sandwiches. The “chalets” serve as incubators for local start-up businesses selling homemade and local products with the hope that successful stores will move into permanent locations throughout the city.
Cheese, wine, oil and vinegar.
16 recommandé par les habitants
The Cheese Lady
808 Terrace St
16 recommandé par les habitants
Cheese, wine, oil and vinegar.
A small grocery store downtown that carries an assortment of basic and boutique goods.
Boom Town Market
351 W Western Ave
A small grocery store downtown that carries an assortment of basic and boutique goods.
A health food grocery store. Sort of like Whole Foods, but Muskegon style! There are two locations in the Muskegon area.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Health Hutt
3112 Henry St
10 recommandé par les habitants
A health food grocery store. Sort of like Whole Foods, but Muskegon style! There are two locations in the Muskegon area.
For all of your fish and seafood needs.
The Fish Monger's Wife LLC
2127 W Sherman Blvd
For all of your fish and seafood needs.
For all of your fishing needs! Just a few minutes drive from the lake house.
Shoreline Service Bait
2080 Lakeshore Dr
For all of your fishing needs! Just a few minutes drive from the lake house.