Location: Muskegon
Top Things to do in Muskegon
Top 10 Outdoor Activities in Muskegon, Michigan (MI)
Muskegon, Michigan, built on the fur and lumber trade, is now a calm vacation spot on Lake Michigan, calling itself "The Riviera of the Midwest." Sunbathe on several beautiful beaches along Lake Michigan, including Pere Marquette Beach, a certified Great Lakes "clean beach." Muskegon State Park provides hiking and camping opportunities in the summer, and ice skating, cross-country skiing and even a luge track in the winter. The city is also home to Michigan's Adventure Amusement Park.
Restaurants in Muskegon
1. Great Lakes Guide Service
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
GLGS offers the fantastic fishing out of best ports on Lake Michigan. Come spend the day aboard our newest boat, a 31′ Tiara open rigged with all the latest high end equipment. Most of our trip we target King Salmon that average 10-16# but it is not uncommon for us to catch a few every year over 25#. These fish are hard fighting and don’t give up easy..
2. Reel Action fishing charters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Lake Michigan Salmon Fishing Charter out of Muskegon Lake, Reel Action Fishing Charters fishes for Salmon, Steelhead, Lake Trout, and Brown Trout
3. Jobsite Sportfishing LLC
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
JOBSITE Sportfishing is a locally owned and operated sport fishing charter service based out of Muskegon, MI, it is located just minutes away from Lake Michigan, slipped on the south side of Muskegon Lake, we are right around the corner from the Muskegon Channel. Ready to start your sport fishing excursion and our captains are ready to show you what this Jobsite is all about.
4. Pere Marquette Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 467 reviews
Reviewed By melissadU8051XM
This is our favorite beach. Lots of parking, clean with decent bathrooms. The beach area is huge, so even when there are tons of people, you dont feel super crowded. They also have a concession stand with ice cream, hot dogs etc. Along with rentals for water gear.
5. Lakeshore Bike Trail
6. Kruse Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By J2636SNcynthiaw - Freeland, United States
Clean area, felt very safe. There is limited parking at the Beach side park (50 cars) (Not suitable for larger RVs and large trucks). If you are using the beach area, it is sandy and water shoes work the best or old tennis shoes. The boardwalk is handicap accessible and stairs to the beach. Great for getting your stroller and little one to the beach, , , but stroller not usable on sandy beach. When on the beach it states no Dogs to the Left and Dogs on leash to the Right. We went to the right and felt just fine taking our dog off leash as everyone else had their dogs off of leash, although there is more than one sign that states" dog on leash only" . All the dogs enjoyed the waves, running after balls, frizbees and just being free. . There was about a 12 foot sandy beach area to walk with the lake on one side and Dunes that went up high on the other side. We could see a big board walk up on the dunes. . The dog run beach is about 1 mile long and meets up to a another park with signs stating "No Dogs", so we turned around and went back. Another parking area in the park to the S. of the dog beach takes you to a rent-able pavilion, flush restrooms, great playscape for young children, with lots of parking. (no access to beach here). The parking area between the two different sections of this park is maybe a 1/4 mile. We had a great time at the playscape and used both the beach area and the play-cape area more than once when we were camping at the State Park.
7. 3rd Coast Rentals
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Rent a boat or personal watercraft with 3rd Coast Rentals and we will make your time on Muskegon's freshwater 3rd Coast one to remember. Picture a fun-filled day under the Michigan summer sun as you enjoy one of our many water and land adventures: SeaDoo, boating, wake surf, paddle board, and biking. 3rd Coast Rentals is family owned and operated by Muskegon locals.
8. Aquastar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
There's nothing quite like being out on the water in West Michigan during the summer. Come cruise Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake on our cruise boat for a sunset or specialty themed cruise. Experience our lighthouse from the water, close-up from our upper or lower decks. Dancing, cocktails (credit and debit cards only). Public cruises, Private charters. Docked next to the LST393 Museum Ship.
9. Muskegon Winter Sports Complex
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 17 reviews
Muskegon Winter Sports Complex is a place to get out and active with your family in the winter. With XC skiing, ice skating, sledding, snowshoeing and luge, there's something for every member of the family.
Reviewed By matts23 - Brighton, United States
We enjoyed a Scout trip to the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex. While we were there primarily for the luge experience, there was also lots of opportunity to ice skate and cross-country ski. The lodge is also a good place to get warm, and I liked the fire pit in the patio area outside. The luge experience was pretty neat. It is definitely real luging....nothing simulated here! It's fun, but you do get banged up a bit (you WILL hit a wall, LOL!). But, as long as you don't mind that, it's fun. After getting our gear, the start was a bit chaotic, but riders started climbing and then going on the runs, it started to flow better. It does take a while to go through one run...you have to carry your sled up the stairs, and then wait. Since obviously there is only one rider allowed at a time, it's overall about a minute per rider to get set up at top, start down the hill, and reach the bottom...so don't expect a lot of runs. The most folks got in in a 2 1/2 hour period was four runs. This isn't a complaint, it's a reality, and physically can't go any faster..just make sure your expectations are there. The staff member at the top during our visit was fantastic...she was very knowledgeable, and very patient with us beginners! There was also a long wait to purchase passes for the activities; the staff definitely was doing the best they could, but it appeared the payment system was a bit slow, leading to a long wait. Those minor nit-picking things aside, this is definitely a great wintertime activity in the area, and makes for a great destination event, too!
10. Chase Hammond Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By JamesS571
We've played Chase many times before, the course is in very good shape for the area. Built on sand, and hard ground, surrounded by wooded area, one can get into a lot of trouble for sure! The excellent rating is due to value for price. Senior rate, with cart and coupon was $35 for 18 holes. Hot and humid day, only played nine, returned the cart key and person in club house offered (I did not ask!) and gave two free nine holes with cart for another time. Played in October one year, and they charged $1 per hole with cart, played 15, they charged $15. If you are looking for a no frills golf day at a nice course, this is it. I APPLAUD the staff, big time!
