Travel Destinations Michigan Top Things to Do in Muskegon, Michigan Explore a lumberjack's mansions, carve a path across the sand dunes, ride a roller coaster, go for gold on the luge chute, and get out on the water on two historic Navy vessels. By Midwest Living editors Midwest Living editors Midwest Living's experienced editors create best-in-class travel, lifestyle, food, home and garden content you won't find anywhere else. We're loudly, proudly Midwestern, and we're passionate about helping our audience explore and create through award-winning storytelling. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 30, 2022 PJ Hoffmaster . Photo: Bob Stefko Do Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts See ballets, concerts, plays and other performances in the Frauenthal Center, restored to its 1929 Moorish-style glamour. frauenthal.org Great Lakes Guide Service Expert boaters help you catch the biggest fish. Bring your prize to Mango's restaurant, and they'll prepare it for you. glguideservice.com Hackley and Hume Historic Site Side-by-side Victorian mansions, the Hackley and Hume Historic Site, impress visitors with ornate gingerbread (the original owners were a lumber baron and his business partner), turrets, stained glass and rooms restored to look like they did 100 years ago. lakeshoremuseum.org Hackley and Hume Historic Site. John Noltner Lake Express Ferry If you're arriving from the west, the ferry will take your car across Lake Michigan from Milwaukee to Muskegon. lake-express.com Lake Express Ferry. John Noltner Lakeshore Bike Trail About 12 miles of paved trails give bikers and walkers a glimpse of Lake Michigan, Muskegon Lake and the city. visitmuskegon.org Mac Wood's Dune Rides About 45 minutes north of Muskegon in Mears, open-air vehicles carry guests on a 40-minute roller-coaster-like ride across the dunes. macwoodsdunerides.com Mac Wood's Dune Rides. John Noltner Michigan's Adventure The price of admission includes land and water rides. Catch a wave, plunge down a water slide and ride the state's fastest wooden roller coaster at Muskegon's amusement park. New in 2021: Camp Snoopy. miadventure.com Monet Garden Volunteer master gardeners turned a vacant lot into a peaceful, flower-filled spot named for the famed gardens in France. lakeshoregardenmasters.org Muskegon Museum of Art Mary Cassatt and Edward Hooper are among the artists whose works are on display in this century-old museum. muskegonartmuseum.org Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park Find one of the three luge tracks in the U.S. here in Muskegon State Park. For a fee, learn to ride down the 775-foot chute in winter. During summer, try out the cheaper, shorter warm-weather track. msports.org PJ Hoffmaster State Park Some of the highest dunes along the lake are begging to be climbed here. Wash off the sand with a dip in Lake Michigan. michigandnr.com USS LST 393 Veterans Museum Tour one of the last two LSTs (landing ship, tanks) of the 1,051 built during World War II. lst393.org USS Silversides Submarine Museum See a World War II submarine and a U.S. Coast Guard cutter permanently moored along Muskegon's waterfront. silversidesmuseum.org Eat and Drink The Cheese Lady Try the Pringle-like "Potato Chip Gouda" or go for the punny Ewephoria, made from sheep's' milk. thecheeselady.net The Hearthstone Bistro Enjoy an eclectic menu of French, Italian and American dishes with an emphasis on creatively prepared seafood and steaks. hearthstonerestaurant.com The Sweet Spot Try pastries from tomorrow's culinary innovators. The cafe is part of the Culinary Institute of Michigan, and students in the Baking and Pastry program create the treats. sweetspotcim.com Stay Shoreline Inn and Conference Center Muskegon's only waterfront hotel gives guests great views of Muskegon Lake and the adjoining marina. shorelineinn.com For more information: visitmuskegon.org Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit