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.
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Dockers Restaurant
3505 Marina View PointSeasonal 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.
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The Deck
1601 Beach StSeasonal 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.
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RAD DADS Tacos & Tequila Bar
470 W Western AveInventive tacos, hundreds of tequilas, arcade games.
Stylish eatery serves American small plates & mains. Located on Muskegon Lake with a large outdoor seating area.
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The Lake House
730 Terrace Point DriveStylish 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.
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Hearthstone Bistro
3350 Glade StLongtime locale for elevated fare offers a menu inspired by French, Italian & American cuisine. Arguably Muskegon’s best restaurant.
Naan Pizza
1133 3rd StreetLaid-back restaurant serving traditional Indian meals.
Dr. Rolf's Barbeque
477 W Western AveSouthern style craft BBQ.
The Pierogi Shack
Old World Polish and American Fare.
Fatty Lumpkins Sandwich Shack
971 Washington AveGood ole’ fashion sandwich joint.
Kazumi Japanese Steakhouse
5710 Harvey StSushi, hibachi, udon and more Japanese food.
Wok & Roll Asian Cuisine
510 W Savidge StA 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.
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Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
723 E Savidge StA 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.
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Wonderland Distilling Co
1989 Lakeshore DriveLocal distillery serving craft cocktails and food, open air dining room to enjoy the wonderland of Muskegon.
Local distillery serving craft cocktails and food.
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18th Amendment Spirits Co.
350 W Western AveLocal distillery serving craft cocktails and food.
This rustic taproom of a local brewery pouring craft drafts also sells lemonade & specialty sodas.
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Pigeon Hill Brewing Company
895 4th StThis 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.
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Unruly Brewing Company
360 W Western AveCraft brewery with a cavernous pub offering American ales, sandwiches & live music.
Marine Tap Room
1983 Lakeshore DrLocal bar serving cheap drinks and bar food.
Burl+Sprig
333 W Western AveRum-centric craft cocktail bar with Asian fusion fare.
Coffee Shops and Tea Shops
Banana Dog Loose Leaf Tea
1222 Lakeshore DrQuintessential loose leaf tea shop.
Small cafe/deli with grab and go eats and handcrafted beverages.
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The Coffee Factory
1402 Hudson StSmall cafe/deli with grab and go eats and handcrafted beverages.
Edgy coffee shop with Nitro cold brew and pour over options.
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Drip Drop Drink Coffee
926 2nd StEdgy coffee shop with Nitro cold brew and pour over options.
Boho chic vibe coffee shop with locally roasted coffee.
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Aldea Coffee - Muskegon
794 Pine StBoho chic vibe coffee shop with locally roasted coffee.
Sweets
Frosty Cove
2565 Lakeshore DrAn ice cream shop with a drive-through.
Think old school candy shop, ice cream, fresh fudge and popcorn.
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Lakeside Emporium
1930 Lakeshore DrThink old school candy shop, ice cream, fresh fudge and popcorn.
Hey Sugar cotton candy
307 Lakeshore DrCotton 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.
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Pere Marquette Park
3510 Channel DrA 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.
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Kruse Park
3205 W Sherman BlvdPicnic 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.
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Lakeshore Museum Center
430 W Clay AveKid-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.
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USS SILVERSIDES Onderzeebootmuseum
1346 Bluff StNaval 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.
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Muskegon Museum of Art
296 W Webster AveEstablished 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.
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Hackley & Hume Historic Site
484 W Webster AveGuided 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.
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Lake Harbor Park
4635 Lake Harbor RdAn 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.
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Muskegon State Park
3560 Memorial DrFeaturing 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.
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Michigan's Avontuur
4750 Whitehall RdA 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.
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Muskegon Lakeshore Trail
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 DrAdult 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!
3rd Coast Rentals
40 Whitehall RdBoat rentals.
MACkiteboarding
1801 Beach StKiteboarding, foiling, and e-foiling lessons.
Lakeshore Kayak Rental LLC
15348 Cleveland StKayak and canoe rentals.
Mini Golf, Kayaks, SUPs, Canoes, and Jet Skis.
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Putters Creek Mini Golf & Go karts
40 N CausewayMini 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 RdWhen you need to get your zen on. Yoga instructor Julia Fisher is available for private classes at the Muskegon Lake House.
Shop
Bellasimi Boutique
1989 Lakeshore DrLow-cost clothing boutique with high fashion vibes.
Fine local art, crafts, original paintings and artful accessories.
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Art Cats Gallery
1845 Lakeshore DrFine 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.
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Western Market
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.
The Cheese Lady
808 Terrace StCheese, wine, oil and vinegar.
A small grocery store downtown that carries an assortment of basic and boutique goods.
Boom Town Market
351 W Western AveA 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.
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Health Hutt
3112 Henry StA health food grocery store. Sort of like Whole Foods, but Muskegon style! There are two locations in the Muskegon area.
The Fish Monger's Wife LLC
2127 W Sherman BlvdFor all of your fish and seafood needs.
Shoreline Service Bait
2080 Lakeshore DrFor all of your fishing needs! Just a few minutes drive from the lake house.