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With Lake Michigan to the west and Muskegon Lake to the north, Muskegon has no shortage of spectacular freshwater beaches. Visitors and locals flock to our shorelines to partake in an abundance of outdoor recreation – swimming, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, boating, kitesurfing and...

Sugar sand beaches and crystal clear water as far as the eye can see. It's no wonder that Pere Marquette Park is one of Muskegon's top summertime destinations. Located at the northern end of the...

If you're visiting Muskegon in the summertime to attend a concert, festival or other special event, there's a good chance it's being held at Heritage Landing along the spectacular shorelines of Muskegon Lake and Lake Michigan. In addition to hosting big events, this county-operated...

Michigan has more than 100 state parks, forests and trails offering plenty of adventures for those looking to get away from it all in the great outdoors. But if you're looking for sugar-sand beaches, wooded hiking trails and gorgeous lake views all in one spot, then we suggest heading to...

In her heyday, the S.S. Milwaukee Clipper voyaged on the Great Lakes between Milwaukee, Chicago and Muskegon in grand style. Built six years before the Titanic, passengers enjoyed lavish staterooms, a movie theatre, a dance floor...

You don't need to travel across an ocean to view flower-filled gardens inspired by Claude Monet's gardens at his home in Giverny, France. Just head to the corner of Fifth and Clay streets in the Heritage area of downtown Muskegon, where you'll find...

The Muskegon Farmers Market is your direct link to Western Michigan's farmers, bakers, artisans and crafters. Open three days a week from May through November, it's a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with...

Do you love to escape to nature, go on outdoor adventures, breathe the fresh air while staying active? Here in Muskegon County we now have one more place where you can enjoy all that Mother Nature has to offer – the new...

Spend the day admiring and shopping for fine art and handcrafted items created by Michigan's exceptional artisans at the inaugural Michigan Makers Market. The event is set for March 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the new...

Muskegon may be a summer beach town, but winters here are pretty magical, too. If you're visiting the Pidge Inn when snow blankets the ground, we encourage you to head outdoors and play in our winter wonderland! Here in our lobby, we have an assortment of winter sports equipment you can...