Dining, Sightseeing and Shopping Guide
Food scene
A favorite of locals...offering great burgers and fabulous Mexican fare. You can walk to it from the Airbnb.
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The Station Grill
910 W Broadway AveA favorite of locals...offering great burgers and fabulous Mexican fare. You can walk to it from the Airbnb.
Location, location, location! This is the place to be in the summer! Great food, entertainment and stunning sunsets! My favorite is the brisket nachos.
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The Deck
1601 Beach StLocation, location, location! This is the place to be in the summer! Great food, entertainment and stunning sunsets! My favorite is the brisket nachos.
A local favorite offering breakfast, lunch and dinner at reasonable prices. My favorite is the Ultimate Mess.
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Lakeside Cafe
1384 W Laketon AveA local favorite offering breakfast, lunch and dinner at reasonable prices. My favorite is the Ultimate Mess.
A burger joint that never disappoints. Be sure to check out the
BOM (burger of the month)...always unique and delicious!
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Hamburger Mikey
1129 3rd StA burger joint that never disappoints. Be sure to check out the
BOM (burger of the month)...always unique and delicious!
Toast 'N Jams
211 Henry StServing breakfast and lunch. Fun and unique decor.
Great laid back atmosphere and amazing food... burgers, Mexican fare and even Cajun. Try the fried cauliflower or mushrooms. Portions are huge!
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Skeetown Tavern
1308 W Sherman BlvdGreat laid back atmosphere and amazing food... burgers, Mexican fare and even Cajun. Try the fried cauliflower or mushrooms. Portions are huge!
My favorite place for pizza! Try the pizza buffet - Monday - Friday.
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The Glenside Pub
1508 W Sherman BlvdMy favorite place for pizza! Try the pizza buffet - Monday - Friday.
Serving the best in diner food, Carmen's is a local favorite. I don't have a favorite here because everything is good!
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Carmen's Cafe
878 Jefferson StServing the best in diner food, Carmen's is a local favorite. I don't have a favorite here because everything is good!
Located in a historic building, the atmosphere alone is worth venturing in.
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18th Amendment Spirits Co.
350 W Western AveLocated in a historic building, the atmosphere alone is worth venturing in.
You'll feel like a kid again in this old fashioned candy store!
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Lakeside Emporium
1930 Lakeshore DrYou'll feel like a kid again in this old fashioned candy store!
Bringing island vibes to West Michigan! Be sure to check out Tiki boiz. Winners at Taste of Muskegon 2021 for Best Taste featuring their Karate Kid burger.
Tiki boiz
2445 Lakeshore DriveBringing island vibes to West Michigan! Be sure to check out Tiki boiz. Winners at Taste of Muskegon 2021 for Best Taste featuring their Karate Kid burger.
Award winning cuisine since 1975. Offering soups, salads, sandwiches and well as steaks, seafood and house specialities. Be sure to try the Cheddar Cheese Soup.
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Hearthstone Bistro
3350 Glade StAward winning cuisine since 1975. Offering soups, salads, sandwiches and well as steaks, seafood and house specialities. Be sure to try the Cheddar Cheese Soup.
From avocado toast and mimosa flights to burgers and salad, the Brunch House is sure to please! The peanut butter stuffed french toast is absolutely amazing.
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Brunch House
3065 Henry StreetFrom avocado toast and mimosa flights to burgers and salad, the Brunch House is sure to please! The peanut butter stuffed french toast is absolutely amazing.
In business for over 60 years, McDonald's Candies are made fresh daily. If you love chocolate, this is the place for you. I highly recommend the Seafoam.
McDonald's Candies
1064 South Getty StreetIn business for over 60 years, McDonald's Candies are made fresh daily. If you love chocolate, this is the place for you. I highly recommend the Seafoam.
Family owned since 1939, this is my favorite BBQ. I love the pork, but the beef and ham are equally delicious. I order the same thing every time...2 porks, fries and a Coke.
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US 31 Bar-B-Q
151 W Muskegon AveFamily owned since 1939, this is my favorite BBQ. I love the pork, but the beef and ham are equally delicious. I order the same thing every time...2 porks, fries and a Coke.
Jane Lees
Popcorn with a twist...Pickle, Twix and Muddy Buddy are just a few of the flavors to try.
Cannolis, desserts and cookies...yum! My favorite cookie is the White Chocolate Florentine.
The Only Cannoli
1143 3rd StreetCannolis, desserts and cookies...yum! My favorite cookie is the White Chocolate Florentine.
On a beautiful day, make sure to dine outside where you can enjoy the breeze. Whether you dine inside or out, they have gorgeous views of Muskegon Lake. My favorite entrees are the Whitefish Plank and the Pretzel Crusted Walleye. If you have room for dessert, the Brownie Sundae is amazing!
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The Lake House
730 Terrace Point DriveOn a beautiful day, make sure to dine outside where you can enjoy the breeze. Whether you dine inside or out, they have gorgeous views of Muskegon Lake. My favorite entrees are the Whitefish Plank and the Pretzel Crusted Walleye. If you have room for dessert, the Brownie Sundae is amazing!
Open air seating and delicious barbecue. My favorite...the brisket tacos.
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Dr. Rolf's Barbeque
477 W Western AveOpen air seating and delicious barbecue. My favorite...the brisket tacos.
This 1920's inspired speakeasy, specializes in hand-crafted cocktails and pizza, including deep dish pizza.
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Capone’s Speakeasy & Pizzeria
794 Pine StThis 1920's inspired speakeasy, specializes in hand-crafted cocktails and pizza, including deep dish pizza.
Dockers Restaurant
3505 Marina View PointA great place down by the beach for fish and seafood.
For a coffee and bagel fix, visit Brooklyn Bagels. Located on the corner of Henry Street and Summit, it's just minutes from the house.
Brooklyn's/Brooklyn Bagels
2111 E Apple AveFor a coffee and bagel fix, visit Brooklyn Bagels. Located on the corner of Henry Street and Summit, it's just minutes from the house.
Muskegon's original coffee spot. The place to go for high quality coffee. Located on 2nd Street in downtown Muskegon.
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Drip Drop Drink Coffee
926 2nd StMuskegon's original coffee spot. The place to go for high quality coffee. Located on 2nd Street in downtown Muskegon.
Premium ice cream, great food, friendly owners and a beautiful historical building in downtown Muskegon...the things memories are made of! Try the chicken salad croissant...absolutely delicious. And for dessert, they offer homemade ice cream! Order the flight for a taste of 3 different flavors.
Occidental Eats
Premium ice cream, great food, friendly owners and a beautiful historical building in downtown Muskegon...the things memories are made of! Try the chicken salad croissant...absolutely delicious. And for dessert, they offer homemade ice cream! Order the flight for a taste of 3 different flavors.
Farm fresh and Michigan made...milk, cheese and ice cream. Stop in for lunch and enjoy the bottomless cup of chocolate milk!
Country Dairy Farm
Farm fresh and Michigan made...milk, cheese and ice cream. Stop in for lunch and enjoy the bottomless cup of chocolate milk!
Wayne's Deli & Beverage
746 W Laketon AveA great little store for coffee, beer, wine and deli items.
After visiting the Block House, continue up Scenic Drive to Duck Lake State Park. Enjoy fishing, hiking, swimming and picnicking. A state park sticker is required. Day stickers can be purchased.
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Duck Lake State Park
4733 N Scenic DrAfter visiting the Block House, continue up Scenic Drive to Duck Lake State Park. Enjoy fishing, hiking, swimming and picnicking. A state park sticker is required. Day stickers can be purchased.
Sightseeing
An outstanding collection for a town our size. Also has a wonderful gift shop.
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Muskegon Museum of Art
296 W Webster AveAn outstanding collection for a town our size. Also has a wonderful gift shop.
Learn about the history of Muskegon at the Hackley & Hume Historic Site.
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Hackley & Hume Historic Site
484 W Webster AveLearn about the history of Muskegon at the Hackley & Hume Historic Site.
Discover LST 393's outstanding wartime record as you tour a nationally renowned veterans museum with artifacts and displays honoring those who served America and fought for the freedoms we enjoy today.
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USS LST 393
560 Mart StDiscover LST 393's outstanding wartime record as you tour a nationally renowned veterans museum with artifacts and displays honoring those who served America and fought for the freedoms we enjoy today.
Honoring the men and women of the military, Silversides received 12 battle stars for WWII service. For an unforgettable experience, try the overnight encampment.
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USS SILVERSIDES Submarine Museum
1346 Bluff StHonoring the men and women of the military, Silversides received 12 battle stars for WWII service. For an unforgettable experience, try the overnight encampment.
A great amusement park for the kids and the kid at heart. Visit the water park, have your picture taken with Snoopy and if you like roller coasters, be sure to ride Shivering Timbers!
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Michigan's Adventure
4750 Whitehall RdA great amusement park for the kids and the kid at heart. Visit the water park, have your picture taken with Snoopy and if you like roller coasters, be sure to ride Shivering Timbers!
Play a round of mini-golf, ride a go-kart or rent a kayak and spend some time on the Muskegon River. No matter what you choose to do, you'll have a good time at Putter's Creek.
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Putters Creek Mini Golf & Go karts
40 N CausewayPlay a round of mini-golf, ride a go-kart or rent a kayak and spend some time on the Muskegon River. No matter what you choose to do, you'll have a good time at Putter's Creek.
Load the family into the car and head to beautiful Pere Marquette Beach for a day of fun! Enjoy the sun, sand and don't forget the sunscreen! You'll need to buy a parking pass at the kiosk, but it will be worth it. Make sure to check the traffic signal-style lights on the beach bathhouse and kite shack to see whether or not it is safe to enter the water. If the light is red, do not swim; yellow means proceed with caution and green means it's ok to enter the water. There are no lifeguards on duty, so stay safe and check the lights!
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Pere Marquette Park
3510 Channel DrLoad the family into the car and head to beautiful Pere Marquette Beach for a day of fun! Enjoy the sun, sand and don't forget the sunscreen! You'll need to buy a parking pass at the kiosk, but it will be worth it. Make sure to check the traffic signal-style lights on the beach bathhouse and kite shack to see whether or not it is safe to enter the water. If the light is red, do not swim; yellow means proceed with caution and green means it's ok to enter the water. There are no lifeguards on duty, so stay safe and check the lights!
A fun park on Muskegon Lake. Take a walk, enjoy the sunset and let the kids play on the playground. Heritage Landing is home to the Unity Christian Musical Festival, Irish Music Fest and many more festivals!
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Heritage Landing
West Western AvenueA fun park on Muskegon Lake. Take a walk, enjoy the sunset and let the kids play on the playground. Heritage Landing is home to the Unity Christian Musical Festival, Irish Music Fest and many more festivals!
If you love winter, be sure to check out the Winter Sports Complex. Ice skating, skiing, snowshoeing, luge and Winter Try-Athlon. In the summer, enjoy the zip line, wheel luge, archery and more.
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Muskegon Winter Sports Complex
462 N Scenic DrIf you love winter, be sure to check out the Winter Sports Complex. Ice skating, skiing, snowshoeing, luge and Winter Try-Athlon. In the summer, enjoy the zip line, wheel luge, archery and more.
About 40 minutes north of Muskegon is Mac Wood's Dune Rides. Experience the Silver Lake Sand Dunes like never before on their 40-minute dune tour.
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Mac Wood's Dune Rides
629 N 18th AveAbout 40 minutes north of Muskegon is Mac Wood's Dune Rides. Experience the Silver Lake Sand Dunes like never before on their 40-minute dune tour.
Fun for all ages...Sherman Bowling Center. It's right around the corner from the bungalow.
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Sherman Bowling Center
1531 W Sherman BlvdFun for all ages...Sherman Bowling Center. It's right around the corner from the bungalow.
Great place to bring the family! Bowling and billiards. Try the onion rings in the snack bar...delicious!
Northway Lanes
1751 Evanston AveGreat place to bring the family! Bowling and billiards. Try the onion rings in the snack bar...delicious!
In the mood for a movie? Check out the Cinema Carousel...and yes, there is a carousel you can ride while waiting for the show!
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Cinema Carousel
4289 Grand Haven RdIn the mood for a movie? Check out the Cinema Carousel...and yes, there is a carousel you can ride while waiting for the show!
A blast from the past! Looking for something to do after dark? Visit the Getty Drive-In. Offering 4 screens with double features, in-car sound and a concession stand. Open Spring-Fall.
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Getty Drive-in Theater
920 E Summit AveA blast from the past! Looking for something to do after dark? Visit the Getty Drive-In. Offering 4 screens with double features, in-car sound and a concession stand. Open Spring-Fall.
Bat'n Club
2544 Barclay StNot just 1, but 2...18 hole mini-golf courses!
Mini golf, bumper boats, batting cages, sprint cars, double go-karts and more!
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Craig's Cruisers
1551 E Pontaluna RdMini golf, bumper boats, batting cages, sprint cars, double go-karts and more!
Located on the north side of Muskegon, is beautiful Muskegon State Park. Enjoy the beautiful sandy beach or take a walk along the channel and watch the pleasure boats motoring from Muskegon Lake to Lake Michigan and back again.
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Muskegon State Park
3560 Memorial DrLocated on the north side of Muskegon, is beautiful Muskegon State Park. Enjoy the beautiful sandy beach or take a walk along the channel and watch the pleasure boats motoring from Muskegon Lake to Lake Michigan and back again.
Close to the house is Dune Harbor Park. Enjoy miles of trails through forested dunes, an inland lake perfect for kayaking, fishing and nature viewing.
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Dune Harbor Park
2161 Seminole RoadClose to the house is Dune Harbor Park. Enjoy miles of trails through forested dunes, an inland lake perfect for kayaking, fishing and nature viewing.
Small balls. Big fun. Duckpin bowling...darts...pinball...oversized yard games...this is a big kids' wonderland! Food and drinks available also.
Socibowl by Pigeon Hill
Small balls. Big fun. Duckpin bowling...darts...pinball...oversized yard games...this is a big kids' wonderland! Food and drinks available also.
Fun for the entire family...46+ attractions, 100+ animals and a brand new way to cool off on the farm...Splash Acres! Just 30 minutes north, Lewis Farms is a West Michigan favorite.
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Lewis Farms & Petting Zoo
4180 M-20Fun for the entire family...46+ attractions, 100+ animals and a brand new way to cool off on the farm...Splash Acres! Just 30 minutes north, Lewis Farms is a West Michigan favorite.
A unique 10,000 square-foot playground with features from slides to swings, designed by area children. Located in Mulligan's Hollow in Grand Haven.
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Imagination Station
70 03-29A unique 10,000 square-foot playground with features from slides to swings, designed by area children. Located in Mulligan's Hollow in Grand Haven.
The Union Depot is a former railway station. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000, it is now the Muskegon County Convention & Visitor's Bureau. Visit the Depot for ideas of what to see and do in the area.
Muskegon Union Depot
The Union Depot is a former railway station. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000, it is now the Muskegon County Convention & Visitor's Bureau. Visit the Depot for ideas of what to see and do in the area.
Enjoy a view of Lake Michigan from this Muskegon landmark.
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Muskegon State Park Blockhouse
462 N Scenic DrEnjoy a view of Lake Michigan from this Muskegon landmark.
Shopping
Fabulous little home decor shop right around the corner from the bungalow. In fact, many of the items in the house, came from New 2 You! Stop in and browse. You just may find something to take home with you!
New 2 You Consignment Shop
925 W Broadway AveFabulous little home decor shop right around the corner from the bungalow. In fact, many of the items in the house, came from New 2 You! Stop in and browse. You just may find something to take home with you!
A unique shopping experience offering items from over 90 makers. Fabulous items for gift giving or for yourself.
Muskegon Market & Mercantile
1447 W Sherman BlvdA unique shopping experience offering items from over 90 makers. Fabulous items for gift giving or for yourself.
If you love fabulous vintage finds with just the right amount of rust/patina and loads of character, this is the place for you! These ladies are the best pickers I know! Their place is a must visit!
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Pine Street Mercantile
866 Pine StIf you love fabulous vintage finds with just the right amount of rust/patina and loads of character, this is the place for you! These ladies are the best pickers I know! Their place is a must visit!
If you love thrift stores, 2 thumbs up for Heaven Can Wait. Beautiful displays and fantastic prices! Plus, they are a non-profit, dedicated to rescuing, re-homing and providing spay and neuter options for cats and kittens.
Heaven Can Wait Retail Resale Store
1639 West Sherman BoulevardIf you love thrift stores, 2 thumbs up for Heaven Can Wait. Beautiful displays and fantastic prices! Plus, they are a non-profit, dedicated to rescuing, re-homing and providing spay and neuter options for cats and kittens.
A boutique clothing store and gift shop located on Western Avenue in downtown Muskegon. From sundresses to candles, you're sure to find something for yourself or to give as a gift.
Clove and Crown
A boutique clothing store and gift shop located on Western Avenue in downtown Muskegon. From sundresses to candles, you're sure to find something for yourself or to give as a gift.
These adorable chalets offer clothing, gifts, food and more. Be sure to visit Michigan's smallest bar, The Peoples Cider Co., and for a taste of the Hawaiian islands, stop in at Blue Pineapple Cafe. Located on Western Avenue in downtown Muskegon.
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Western Market
These adorable chalets offer clothing, gifts, food and more. Be sure to visit Michigan's smallest bar, The Peoples Cider Co., and for a taste of the Hawaiian islands, stop in at Blue Pineapple Cafe. Located on Western Avenue in downtown Muskegon.
For a Muskegon or Michigan t-shirt or sweatshirt, this is the place to shop. Located within the Century Club on Western Avenue in downtown Muskegon.
Skee's Tees Embroidery & More
For a Muskegon or Michigan t-shirt or sweatshirt, this is the place to shop. Located within the Century Club on Western Avenue in downtown Muskegon.
This boutique carries a variety of clothing, jewelry and gift items. Located in downtown Muskegon next to Drip Drop Drink Coffee.
Harris & Willow
This boutique carries a variety of clothing, jewelry and gift items. Located in downtown Muskegon next to Drip Drop Drink Coffee.
Located in downtown Muskegon, Vintage Redefined offers clothing, gifts and vintage goods beautifully displayed in a historical building.
Vintage Redefined
471 W Western AveLocated in downtown Muskegon, Vintage Redefined offers clothing, gifts and vintage goods beautifully displayed in a historical building.
Minty Vintage isn't just a boutique...it's a vibe. MV is stocked with era-based fashion that's vintage and new, alongside gifts and home decor.
Minty Vintage
Minty Vintage isn't just a boutique...it's a vibe. MV is stocked with era-based fashion that's vintage and new, alongside gifts and home decor.
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The Farmer's Market is a must!
The Saturday's farmer's market is an event! It can get pretty crowded, so if that's not your thing, consider going on a Tuesday or Thursday. There will be fewer vendors, but also a much smaller crowd. Every Wednesday, the same location hosts a flea market.