Nelson Travel Guide
Muskegon
Popular places to visit
Hackley and Hume Historic Site
You can browse the exhibits at Hackley and Hume Historic Site, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Muskegon. Wander the lakeside and beautiful beaches in the area.
Michigan's Adventure
Bring the family to Michigan's Adventure and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Muskegon. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or seek out the adventure tours.
Pere Marquette Park Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Pere Marquette Park Beach during your travels in Beachwood-Bluffton?
Muskegon State Park
Enjoy a trip to Muskegon State Park and popular activities such as taking adventure tours in Muskegon. Stroll along the lakeside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Muskegon Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Muskegon Beach during your trip to Muskegon?
USS Silversides
You can browse the exhibits at USS Silversides, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Muskegon. Wander the lakeside and beautiful beaches in the area.
Top hotels in Nelson
Delta Hotels by Marriott Muskegon Convention Center
Clean and quiet. Nice restaurant also
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Grand Haven
Everything here is great! Clean comfy room, awesome breakfast and a wonderful hot tub and pool. Highly recommended!!!!!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Muskegon
Staff was very kind, room was nice, and I enjoyed the hot tub so much.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
The Weathervane Inn
Our go to get away
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Shoreline Inn & Conference Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Everyone had excellent customer service Room was clean and bed was so comfortable So very relaxing Can't wait to visit again soon
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Muskegon, MI
Overslept
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nelson
Nims
While Nims may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lake Express Ferry Terminal and Lakeshore Bike Trail.
North Muskegon
While North Muskegon isn't home to many top sights, Mercy Health Arena and Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts are some notable places to visit nearby.
Muskegon Heights
Lake views and restaurants are some things travellers note about Muskegon Heights. Check out Hackley and Hume Historic Site or Muskegon Museum of Art while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
Roosevelt Park
Roosevelt Park is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Lake Express Ferry Terminal and Lakeshore Bike Trail while you're in town.
Lakeside
While Lakeside isn't home to many top sights, Lake Express Ferry Terminal and Muskegon Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bluffton
If you're spending some time in Bluffton, Lake Michigan and Pere Marquette Park Beach are top sights worth seeing.
