Lakeside Travel Guide
Muskegon
Popular places to visit
Michigan's Adventure
Bring the family to Michigan's Adventure and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Muskegon. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or seek out the adventure tours.
Muskegon State Park
Hike over scenic dunes, paddle in the lake or go wild for winter adventure sports at this beloved nature park.
Pere Marquette Park Beach
Enjoy a relaxing day at this central city park with a wide sandy beach, outdoor activities and lovely views over Lake Michigan.
Muskegon Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Muskegon Beach during your trip to Muskegon?
USS Silversides
After years of distinguished service, this U.S. navy submarine has taken on a new and important role as a memorial and military history museum.
Hackley and Hume Historic Site
Explore the beautiful 19th-century mansions of two of Muskegon’s former lumber barons and participate in seasonal activities in and around the site.
Top hotels in Lakeside
The Weathervane Inn
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Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Grand Haven
It was ok... hallways were very cold.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Muskegon
The room was clean, but VERY outdated. The parking lot was horrible. It snowed, and the some of the sidewalks were shoveled but not salted, and the driveway was not plowed. It could be a lot better.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Grand Haven-Spring Lake by IHG
We were there with our granddaughters hockey team. I thought the staff handled the chaos very well! They deserve bonus.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Muskegon - Grand Haven by IHG
The staff was very friendly
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Shoreline Inn & Conference Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The staff was amazing and helpful and the hotel was incredibly clean.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeside
Beachwood-Bluffton
If you're spending some time in Beachwood-Bluffton, Lake Michigan and Pere Marquette Park Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Roosevelt Park
Roosevelt Park is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Lake Express Ferry Terminal and Lakeshore Bike Trail while you're in town.
Nims
While Nims may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lake Express Ferry Terminal and Lakeshore Bike Trail.
Bluffton
If you're spending some time in Bluffton, Lake Michigan and Pere Marquette Park Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Nelson
If you're spending some time in Nelson, Hackley and Hume Historic Site and Muskegon Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
Muskegon Heights
Lake views and restaurants are some things travellers note about Muskegon Heights. Check out Hackley and Hume Historic Site or Muskegon Museum of Art while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
