Lakeside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Michigan's Adventure
Bring the family to Michigan's Adventure and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Muskegon. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the adventure tours.
Pere Marquette Park Beach
Enjoy a relaxing day at this central city park with a wide sandy beach, outdoor activities and lovely views over Lake Michigan.
Muskegon State Park
Hike over scenic dunes, paddle in the lake or go wild for winter adventure sports at this beloved nature park.
USS Silversides
After years of distinguished service, this U.S. navy submarine has taken on a new and important role as a memorial and military history museum.
Hackley and Hume Historic Site
Explore the beautiful 19th-century mansions of two of Muskegon’s former lumber barons and participate in seasonal activities in and around the site.
Norman F. Kruse Park
Explore the great outdoors at Norman F. Kruse Park, a lovely green space in Muskegon.
Our pick of the best Lakeside Hotel Deals
The Lakeside Micro Apartment
Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025
The Farmhouse - Tiny Digs Lakeshore
Reviewed on 19 May 2025
Log Cabin - Tiny Digs Lakeshore
Reviewed on 3 Nov. 2024
Baymont by Wyndham Grand Haven
Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025
Travelodge by Wyndham Muskegon
Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025
OYO Hotel Mona Lake Muskegon
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeside
Beachwood-Bluffton
If you're spending some time in Beachwood-Bluffton, Lake Michigan and Pere Marquette Park Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Roosevelt Park
Roosevelt Park is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Lake Express Ferry Terminal and Lakeshore Bike Trail while you're in town.
Nims
While Nims may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lakeshore Bike Trail and Lake Express Ferry Terminal.
Bluffton
If you're spending some time in Bluffton, Lake Michigan and Pere Marquette Park Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Nelson
If you're spending some time in Nelson, Hackley and Hume Historic Site and Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts are top sights worth seeing.
Muskegon Heights
Lake views and restaurants are some things travellers note about Muskegon Heights. Check out Hackley and Hume Historic Site or Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.