Location: Muskegon
Top Things to do in Muskegon
What to do and see in Muskegon, Michigan (MI): The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
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. S.S. Milwaukee Clipper
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By OldBob22 - Milwaukee, United States
There are many floating museums on the Great Lakes, but they are all retired cargo ships, other than the Milwaukee Clipper. The Clipper was built in 1903, and carried immigrants from the Eastern Great Lakes to Lake Michigan cities. When the railroads started carrying passengers, the Clipper was converted to weekend passenger excursions, and cross-Lake passengers, plus it carried new automobiles from Michigan to Wisconsin. It was the most luxurious lake steamer of that era, and the interior has been restored to its original beauty. Great displays, good souvenir shop, and a great experience of what the Great Lakes Maritime life was like, over 100 years ago.
2. Muskegon State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 258 reviews
This State Park offers a variety of winter recreation including ice skating, cross-country skiing and luge.
Reviewed By eklamb93 - Saranac, United States
We were amazed by the Muskegon State Park's winter sport's complex and can't wait to come back this winter! We were there in the fall to check out the luge and ice skating trails because we had never seen either one before. We walked the lighted cross country ski trails and snow shoe trails as well. We can't wait to bring our girls here this winter to try it out--luge park is for all levels of experience, so someone like us who has never tried it before can do it as well. We have been to the beach here at North Muskegon State Park and it is not crowded at all and has nice facilities. Definitely worth the extra time it takes for us to come to this beach.
3. Hoffmaster State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 355 reviews
Reviewed By juleswatt77
Family friendly beautiful state park. Beautiful beach and walking trails. Lovely creek winds through campsite with lots of trees. Great family atmosphere since no alcohol is allowed and the quiet time curfew is enforced.
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. USS LST 393
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
USS LST 393 Veterans Museum is on board a historic World War II warship. It contains thousands of artifacts and can be toured May-September.
Reviewed By gpduf - Tebay, United Kingdom
I served on an LST during the Vietnam war as a Marine, LST1144, the USS Washtenaw County. Getting to go through one again, realizing how small and cheap they are was an eye opener. As 'something to do,' the museum onboard is excellent, crawling around the boat is great and there is a submarine to visit nearby as well. They show films on the deck in summer though I am not sure about during COVID. This is a great visit for families of veterans and an interest in the military or in military history.
6. Michigan's Adventure
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 965 reviews
Classic amusement park combined with a water park and Boogie Beach wave pool.
7. Jumpin' Jupiter Skate & Fun Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
Family Entertainment Center - Roller Skating and Roller Blading, Bounce Quest Playground, 9' Video Screen, Milky Way Cafe', Stellar Light Show, Birthday Parties, Private Parties, Redemption Games, Skate Shop, Christian Music Skate Nights, Family Skates, Adult Nights, Group Packages and much more!
Reviewed By P3477NHstevel
Take our Grand kids here on Saturday skates. All our good skating rinks have closed up, so i come all the way from Grand Rapids. I love the way things are run with a focus on family atmosphere. It's a place i can spend the day with the grand babies getting them quality exercise at a wholesome place for a decent price. Thumbs Up!
8. 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!
