We were thinking about going to Muskegon Michigan to check out the Michigan adventure amusement park but, I am not familiar with Muskegon or Muskegon Heights. I Have heard that Muskegon Heights is like the ghetto . would this be a decent vacation spot for a few days. Nice beaches? amusement and water park? Anyone ever been there and where is the best place to stay?
Best reply by Xeod:
Muskegon is a typical “rust belt” Michigan city that grew up not as a enchanting tourist town but, rather, as an industrial, working class city. It’s not as bad as Detroit, but it is not high on the list of tourist destinations. Michigan Adventure amusement park is actually located about 15 miles North of Muskegon, near the town of Whitehall. It’s not a big park like 6 Flags or Cedar Point, but it is a pretty good value with both the water park & the amusement park. There are 3 State Parks in the area and all feature great beaches on Lake Michigan. There are several franchise hotels & motels in the area but I, personally, would avoid those in and near the city. You might want to consider staying in Grand Haven, a nice tourist town South of Muskegon or Whitehall, North of the city, and make day trips to the amusement park, beaches, etc.
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Thinking about a vacation in Muskegon Michigan?