5th Annual Depot to Depot Fall Color Tour of Muskegon County!

October 17, 2009
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Travel one of Michigan’s most beautiful scenic drives.  It’s the fifth annual Depot to Depot, Muskegon County Fall Color Tour.  Experience the vibrant fall colors of the woods, dunes and water.

Drive or Bike this self guided touring route to visit historic sites, enjoy nature and get your picture taken in front of spectacular Lake Michigan.

Those who register for this event receive passes to area museums, fine fall refreshments, and discounts/prizes from area businesses.  Stop at all the designated sites and you will be eligible to win two round trip tickets on the Lake Express Ferry: High-speed ferry service between Muskegon and Milwaukee! These tickets are for the 2010 season.

Begin at either the Muskegon Union Depot, home of the Muskegon County Convention and Visitors Bureau, or the White Lake Train Depot, home of the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.  Travel on Ruddiman, Scenic Drive and Southshore Drive.  To enter the Lake Express Ticket Contest the cost is only $5 per entry, and includes a disposable camera, complimentary passes to various tour attractions, discounts to the LST 393 and the Muskegon Museum of Art, and a "ticket" to track your progress on the Depot to Depot tour!  The first 50 children will receive a pumpkin and decorations!

Confirmed Designated Historic and Scenic Sites Included on the Tour:
Muskegon Historic Union Depot  (610 West Western Avenue, Muskegon)
Muskegon Farmers’ Market
Muskegon Blockhouse
Duck Lake State Park
White River Light Station Museum

White Lake Community Library
White Lake Historic Depot  (124 W. Hanson, Whitehall)

Confirmed Optional Side Trips:

Muskegon Museum of Art

Lakeshore Museum Center

Hackley and Hume Homes

World's Largest Weathervane

White River Nature Trail

Hackley Public Library

Montague Farmers' Market

Scolnik House

Fire Barn Museum

Great Lakes Naval Memorial and Museum

Muskegon County Museum of African American History

LST 393

L.C. Walker Arena/Sports Hall of Fame

After Depot to Depot Fun

Lumberjacks Street Party and Opening Game (Party 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm; Game 7:00 pm)

Great Lakes Naval Memorial and Museum (Harvest Day 10:00 am to 7:00 pm)

Group Reservations - Call 800-250-9283

The Following Lodging Facilities Offer A Discounted Rate For Depot To Depot Participants:

For additional information, contact the Muskegon County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-250-9283 or via email:  visitmuskegon@co.muskegon.mi.us