by Visitmuskegon | Jul 8, 2022 | Attractions, Beach, Dining, Summer
Live Music, Beach Views, and Crave-Worthy Food. The Deck Is a Summer Hot-Spot in Muskegon, Michigan and Definitely Worth Checking Out on Your Trip. Located right on Pere Marquette Park Beach, The Deck offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience rave about to your friends...
by Visit Muskegon | Jun 30, 2022 | Dining, Summer
Guest Blog from Taste of Muskegon Summers in Muskegon are busy with festivals and celebrations almost every week. To foodies, we know that means those two magical words: FOOD TRUCKS! As a burgeoning culinary hot spot, we have incredible food trucks. We’re not talking...
by Visit Muskegon | Jun 23, 2022 | Holidays, Local Advice
It’s going to be a “firecracker” of a fun Fourth of July in Muskegon County! Here’s everything you need to know. The Discover Muskegon Festival Returns to Downtown Muskegon Along with a display of modified vehicles arriving from around the country, there will...
by Visitmuskegon | Jun 16, 2022 | Attractions, Beach, Fishing, Local Advice, Summer
Blog by Maya Grimm Muskegon, Michigan is the beach-town to be at in summer! This midwest town offers expansive white-sand beaches, restaurants, hiking trails, and more. Make sure you get the most out of your trip by packing the essentials. Download our packing guide...
by Visitmuskegon | Jun 14, 2022 | Dining
The Michigan craft beer trail leads to Muskegon County! Hop in to 7 local craft breweries: each with their own distinctive style and atmosphere…and great beer! Bonus that they are located in a beach-town with Lake Michigan views and Mid Western hospitality. Let...
by Visitmuskegon | Jun 10, 2022 | Attractions, Family Friendly, Summer
Michigan’s Adventures is the state’s largest amusement park and water park. Visitors will find more than 60 world-class rides, slides, unique attractions and special events. This “two parks for the price of one” amusement park is one more reason to...
by Visitmuskegon | Jun 2, 2022 | Events, Local Advice
Guest Blog from Nick Gereaux and John Frawley Why do we run? As human beings – what was the driving force that made that first person decide that walking wasn’t quite cutting it? I’d venture that it wasn’t as much of a conscious decision as it was a “Hey,...
by Visitmuskegon | May 18, 2022 | Memorial Day
A Short History of Memorial Day Memorial Day originated in the years following the Civil War and was originally called Decoration Day. In 1920 the poppy became the official flower and symbol. This was due to the popularity of the wartime poem “In Flanders Fields.” It...
by LaShelle Mikesell | May 12, 2022 | Attractions, Beach, Fishing, Spring
Michigan has more lighthouses and towers than any other state in the country with 129. And three are located here in our Lake Michigan beach-town. “Lighthouse Hunters” in the United States Lighthouse Society Passport Program, can get THREE stamps by...
by Visitmuskegon | May 5, 2022 | Local Advice
Birding and bird-watching are big! And this Lake Michigan Beach-town is a natural destination. Muskegon County is literally a birding hotspot! Just take a look at the eBird Hotspot map below. The popularity of birding is soaring. In 2011 there were approximately...
