by LaShelle Mikesell | Nov 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
Share this:Veterans Day in Muskegon County: 2018 One hundred years ago…on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 the guns fell silent and “The Great War”, came to an end. The “war to end all wars” was one of the most destructive wars in...
by LaShelle Mikesell | Sep 21, 2018 | Attractions, Events, Local Advice, Uncategorized
Share this:This October 4th – 6th, members of the International Buster Keaton Society will gather in Buster’s “home away from home” Muskegon, Michigan. The Society was formed in 1992 by a few ladies in New Jersey who wanted to celebrate the 100th anniversary of...
by MCVB-Admin | Aug 21, 2018 | Local Advice
Share this:‘Come sit with me, both of you,’ she said. ‘We’ll talk of strange ice creams and such things as we seem to have a bent for.” ~ Ray Bradbury, Dandelion Wine Dandelion Wine is the enchanting American novel of a young, Midwestern boy’s...
by LaShelle Mikesell | Jul 11, 2018 | Local Advice, Specialty Shopping
Share this:Guest Writer: Louise Hopson A Little History Lakeside Business District is a unique area in the city of Muskegon. Running along Lakeshore Drive, it is a pedestrian friendly Shopping District. The business district is a combination of historical, newer, and...
by MCVB-Admin | Apr 30, 2018 | Local Advice
Share this:Recently I found myself catching “Morel Season Fever”. I have never been Mushroom Hunting and did not know where to begin. …Where to look? …What is safe? …Who do I ask? By joining a Michigan Mushroom Facebook group, I was able to...
by MCVB-Admin | Mar 22, 2018 | Attractions, Local Advice, Specialty Shopping
Share this:The winter ice has melted from the lakes of Muskegon County. There will soon be blooming daffodils, robin sightings…and a lot more fishing! Another welcome sign of Spring is the anticipated re-opening of The Fish Monger’s Wife. The Fish...
by Bob Lukens | Jul 14, 2017 | Notes from the Staff
Share this:Bike Time and Rebel Road, West Michigan’s Largest Motorcycle Rally Bike Time and Rebel Road rumble through downtown Muskegon Thursday thru Sunday, July 13 – 16. Come on down to Western Avenue in downtown Muskegon to see thousands of motorcycles...
by Bob Lukens | Mar 8, 2017 | Local Advice
Share this:Tourist In Your Own Town by Laura Holmes Travel Author, Blog I’ve Gotta Pack Most people tell me they don’t travel because of time and money. My gut tells me the real problem is defining what constitutes travel. What is it? What’s considered a...
by Bob Lukens | Dec 20, 2016 | Notes from the Staff
Share this: There is something about the Holidays that make cookies even more delicious than normal. Our staff here at Visit Muskegon, collectively have quite the sweet tooth! We thought it would be fun to share some of our favorite cookies with everyone as we gear...
by Bob Lukens | Dec 13, 2016 | Events
Share this:If you haven’t made your New Year’s Eve plan yet, now is the time to do it! From special hotel packages, Dueling Pianos to an elegant Rockin’ Oldies Party, Muskegon is setting the scene for a great welcome to 2017! Here are some of the...
