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Attractions- Depot to Depot Fall Color Tour
Depot to Depot Fall Color Tour

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

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

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:

Baymont Inn

4677 Harvey Street, Muskegon

231-798-0220/888-798-0220

Bel-Aire Motel

4240 Airline Road, Muskegon

231-733-2196

Best Western Inn & Suites

2822 N. Durham, Whitehall

231-893-4833/866-Rest-Best

Cocoa Cottage Bed and Breakfast

223 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall

231-893-0674/800-204-7596

Comfort Inn

1675 E Sherman Blvd, Muskegon

231-739-9092/800-221-2222

Fairfield Inn & Suites

1520 Mt. Garfield, Muskegon

231-799-0100/800-228-2800

A Finch Nest

415 Division St, Whitehall

231-893-5323/888-595-7219

Hampton Inn

1401 E. Ellis Road, Muskegon

231-799-8333/800-HAMPTON

Holiday Inn Muskegon Harbor

939 Third St, Downtown Muskegon

231-722-0100/800-846-5253

Montgomery Inn & Suites

10233 US 31, Montague

231-894-4339

Port City Victorian Inn Bed & Breakfast
1259 Lakeshore Dr., Muskegon
231-759-0205
Ramada Inn
2865 Colby Road, Whitehall
231-893-3030/800-272-6232

Red Roof Inn

150 E. Seaway, Muskegon

231-733-4307/800-REDROOF

Shoreline Inn and Suites
750 Terrace Point, Muskegon
231-727-8483

Village Park Bed & Breakfast

60 W. Park St., Fruitport

616-502-4628

White Swan Inn

303 Mears, Whitehall

213-894-5169/888-948-7926

Restrictions Apply - Based On Availability

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

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