Lakeside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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?
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Lakeside Hotel Deals
The Farmhouse - Tiny Digs Lakeshore
We’ve stayed here twice now. It’s perfect for my daughter and I for a quick overnight.
Reviewed on 19 May 2025
The Lakeside Micro Apartment
The stairway to get to the apartment was fairly steep-but manageable. This should be noted in it’s information.The fees seemed absorbent considering we had to take out trash , clean the kitchen and tidy the towels and make sure bathroom was in order.The bathroom does not have a real shower. It is ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Harding Lakeside Getaway| 8 bedroom sleeps 16!
Great house, lots of space with great amenities. Host was super responsive and made sure we had a wonderful stay.
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Muskegon - Grand Haven by IHG
The food!!!
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
The Weathervane Inn
We had a great weekend. We parked our car at check in and left it there until check out. Everything needed is within walking distance even in winter during a significant snow. JimmyZ Pub had good burgers and service at very reasonable rates. The workers at the Weathervane were very friendly and quick ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Grand Haven
It was ok... hallways were very cold.
Reviewed on 2 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.
