Top Five Sledding Hills of Muskegon County

Ready to blaze a trail on your toboggan? Pack your winter wear and sled and head for a beach town with "a reason for every season" - Muskegon, Michigan! Sleigh snow-covered dunes along 26 miles of Lake Michigan Shoreline. Hit the hills at city parks. Slide through state parks filled with frosted…

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Visit 7 Craft Breweries in Muskegon, Michigan

The Michigan craft beer trail leads to Muskegon County! Hop in to 7 local craft breweries: each with their own distinctive style and atmosphere...and great beer! Bonus that they are located in a beach-town with Lake Michigan views and Mid-Western hospitality. Let us introduce you to our Muskegon…

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Muskegon: The Birthplace of Snowboarding

Did you know Muskegon, Michigan is the birthplace of the snowboard? Originally called the “Snurfer” it was invented in 1968 by Sherm Poppen and manufactured by Brunswick - both right here in Muskegon! History of the Snurfer and Snowboard On Christmas Day in 1965, Muskegon resident Sherm Poppen took…

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Winter is Coming to West Michigan!

Get those hats and gloves ready, Winter is Coming! Take advantage of the winter weather and plan your great lakes getaway to the Muskegon Luge and Adventure Sports Park, located in Muskegon State Park. Enjoy ice skating, cross country skiing and Michigan's only public luge track! What is there to…

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Distilleries in Muskegon, Michigan

Muskegon County is home to three delectable distilleries. Each with their own distinct atmosphere, craft cocktail menus and dining options. Make time to visit 18th Amendment, Burl and Sprig and Wonderland Distilling when you visit our West Michigan beach-town. The owners, distillers and staff can't…

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Gift a Full Year of Art, Culture and History

Looking for a thoughtful (and possible last-minute) gift for the arts aficionado or culture connoisseur on your list? Isn't the best gift the one that keeps giving throughout the year, enhances an interest in arts and history and supports the cultural community? Gift a membership! To make it easy…

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5 Unique Gifts to Give This Holiday Season

It’s a scientific fact! Experiences bring more joy than material "things". This holiday season, present a loved one with a gift to remember. One where they make warm memories. Here are 5 unique gift-giving ideas. Each is a cinch to buy and fun to give. Book Nook & Java Shop Gift Card Book Nook &…

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Ten Winter Activities in Muskegon, Michigan

This Great Lakes Beach-town has a reason for every season. Nestled between 26 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and three state parks, Muskegon Michigan is a visitor’s dream for winter-time fun and recreation. Here are ten ideas to warm up your winter adventure when you visit Muskegon 1 Discover the…

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Muskegon County's Four Nature Preserves

Muskegon, Michigan is home to three state parks, eight county parks and four nature preserves. A nature preserve is an area retained for the purpose of preserving native flora and fauna. Smaller in size than national, state or county parks, their primary purpose is the protection of nature. Simply…

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Make Merry in Muskegon this Holiday Season!

Make Merry in Muskegon this Holiday Season! Downtown is already sparkling with lights and festooned with pine branches. To celebrate the season, Muskegon County offers Holiday Concerts, a Singing Christmas Tree, a Festival of Wreaths, stage productions like "Inspecting Carol" and "The Nutcracker"…

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