Central Michigan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Fall Gales Grand Haven
Fall Gales Grand Haven
Fall Gales on Lake Michigan in Grand Haven.
One of the many lighthousesthat lined the shores of the Great Lakes to keep shipping safe. #OnTheRoad
A silo painted up like a canister of New Era Potato chips, located along East Grand River drive near Portland, Michigan.

New Era was a popular brand of chips around Michigan in the 1950's and onward until it was bought out by Frito-Lay in 1981.

Where to stay in Central Michigan

Downtown Grand Rapids is second largest metropolitan area in entire Michigan state.

Downtown Grand Rapids

While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.

Downtown Grand Rapids
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Norton Shores

Travellers come to Norton Shores for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lake Michigan and Hoffmaster State Park while you're in town.

Norton Shores
Water falls at Frederik Meijer's garden in Grand Rapids, Michigan in autumn time.

Kentwood

Kentwood is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Woodland Mall or Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve.

Kentwood
Grand Rapids Art Museum featuring a city

Heartside

Heartside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Van Andel Arena and Grand Rapids Children's Museum while in the area.

Heartside
Muskegon State Park which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as an individual male

Laketon Township

If you're spending some time in Laketon Township, Lake Michigan and Muskegon State Park are top sights worth seeing.

Laketon Township
Aerial view on the center of Uden

Downtown Holland

If you're spending some time in Downtown Holland, New Holland Brewing and Windmill Island are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Holland
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport

Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport

3 out of 5
3333 28th St SE Grand Rapids MI
The price is AU$154 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$154
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,426 reviews)
Staff was great!

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth

Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth

3 out of 5
1 Covered Bridge Ln Frankenmuth MI
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Frankenmuth. Enjoy free parking, 4 indoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,528 reviews)
Was clean but rooms are out dated

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI

3 out of 5
3251 Deposit Dr Grand Rapids MI
The price is AU$199 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
AU$199
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,407 reviews)
Excellent Property! Great Staff!

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Postcard Cabins The Thumb, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Postcard Cabins The Thumb, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

2 out of 5
3184 Columbiaville Rd Columbiaville MI
Stay at this cabin in Columbiaville. Enjoy free parking and climate control. Popular attractions Lake Henson and Buttercup Beach are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)
Room was clean and nice

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Postcard Cabins The Thumb, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Affordable Suites of America Grand Rapids

Affordable Suites of America Grand Rapids

3 out of 5
2701 E Beltline Ave SE Grand Rapids MI
Stay at this aparthotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fireplace in reception. Popular attractions Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture ...
5.8/10 (97 reviews)
Excellent customer service

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Affordable Suites of America Grand Rapids
Aloha Beach Club Resort

Aloha Beach Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
3358 US-23 Oscoda MI
Stay at this beach cottage in Oscoda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach.
7.8/10 Good! (60 reviews)
It was a nice property. Loved being at the water. I never saw anything that said you should bring your own towels which was disappointing. Would have been nice to get the check in text a little sooner in the day instead of a half hour before check in (it included that towels were needed). Would certainly ...

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Aloha Beach Club Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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