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 beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the adventure tours.
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 State Park
Hike over scenic dunes, paddle in the lake or go wild for winter adventure sports at this beloved nature park.
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.
Things to do
Grand Haven Afternoon Guided Bike & Beer Tour - 3 Hours
Top hotels in Lakeside
The Weathervane Inn
Love the jacuzzi. Super happy with the cleanliness of it.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Grand Haven
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Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Muskegon
It is up kept very well, it was clean and when I was there it was full. The manager helped me park my trailer and even suggest where on the grass to park. Very nice since the lot was full. Would stay there again without a 2nd thought
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Grand Haven-Spring Lake by IHG
Clean room, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Muskegon - Grand Haven by IHG
Excellent
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Muskegon, MI
Breakfast was appreciated and more than just continental. Convenient to Trinity Healthcare.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 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 USS LST 393 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 USS LST 393 while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
