Muskegon, Michigan

Muskegon, MI is located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the county of the same name. Situated on Muskegon Lake, which is really the mouth of the Muskegon River, this area was aptly named by French explorers in the late 1600’s from the Indian word: Masquignon, meaning: "marshy river." Muskegon offers 27 miles of white sandy beaches. The City of Muskegon has always been linked to the fresh waters that inspired its growth and have maintained its quality of life. Fur pelts, pine logs and piston rings have traveled these waters to market. Muskegon is located  180 miles from Chicago and 192 miles from Detroit.

Our beautiful beaches, scenic forests, bountiful fishing, outdoor life and culture are here to be enjoyed. Today, Muskegon is a progressive city and has shown we can appreciate our history and its significance while continuing our forward growth and movement in creating a new identity for ourselves.

Muskegon's Pere Marquette Park has been cited as one of the 49 Cleanest Beaches in America, as reported by USA Today. Muskegon has four State and six County parks which offer a multitude of outdoor recreational activities and breathtaking scenery. Muskegon also has a unique indoor downtown mall that features some old turn-of-the-century style buildings carefully preserved from yesteryear. There is always plenty to see and do in Muskegon and it is worth the visit!

 

Muskegon County, bordering the shores of Lake Michigan offers many attractions to its visitors. Boating, camping, beach strolling, biking, riding the Lake Express Ferry, attending Summer Celebration, and Michigan's Adventure Amusement and Water Park are among favorites for summer visitors. During the winter months, The Muskegon Winter Sports Complex offers cross-country skiing trails, an ice skating rink, snow shoeing and a luge run. All year long Muskegon is a destination to visit, with such amenities as the Frauenthal Theater, The Muskegon Museum of Art, and The Hackley and Hume Historic Site, just to mention a few.

 

 

For more information visit. City of Muskegon