Central Michigan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Central Michigan

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Norton Shores

Travellers come to Norton Shores for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lake Michigan and Hoffmaster State Park while you're in town.

Norton Shores
Grand Rapids showing a city

Downtown Grand Rapids

While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like DeVos Performance Hall and Heritage Hill Historic District.

Downtown Grand Rapids
Muskegon State Park showing boating and general coastal views

Laketon Township

If you're spending some time in Laketon Township, Lake Michigan and Muskegon State Park are top sights worth seeing.

Laketon Township
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Kentwood

Kentwood is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Woodland Mall or Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve.

Kentwood
Windmill Island showing wild flowers and a garden

Downtown Holland

If you're spending some time in Downtown Holland, New Holland Brewing and Windmill Island are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Holland
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Lakeside

While Lakeside isn't home to many top sights, Lake Express Ferry Terminal and Lakeshore Bike Trail are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lakeside
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport

Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport

3 out of 5
3333 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
The price is 2.253.642 ₫ per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
2.253.642 ₫
2.659.297 ₫ total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,928 reviews)
"Bathroom could use some regrouting. Otherwise very good. Excellent free airport shuttle! And great price!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth

Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth

3 out of 5
1 Covered Bridge Ln, Frankenmuth, MI
The price is 4.365.796 ₫ per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
4.365.796 ₫
5.968.910 ₫ total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Frankenmuth. Enjoy free parking, 4 indoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,421 reviews)
Adult pool way too cold
"The worst thing was we stayed at the Bavarian Inn .we always stay at hotels that have an indoor pol. We love to swim but dont like the sun that much so the big draw was the adult indoor pool. It was too cold Shouldnt have to wait 15 min for your body to acclimate. Spoke with hotel manager she was ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth
Baymont by Wyndham Grand Haven

Baymont by Wyndham Grand Haven

2.5 out of 5
1500 South Beacon Boulevard, Grand Haven, MI
The price is 2.525.082 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
2.525.082 ₫
2.727.246 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Grand Haven. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,035 reviews)
"Overall we have enjoyed the stay. We started on the wrong foot the first hour we arrived for a few things that were fixed later once addressed: the room was not vacuumed, our small room fridge wasn't blowing cold air upon arrival (had no knob, so we couldn't figure out what way was the coldest,) ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Grand Haven
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Affordable Suites of America Grand Rapids

Affordable Suites of America Grand Rapids

3 out of 5
2701 E Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fireplace in reception. Popular attractions Frederik Meijer Gardens and ...
5.2/10 (74 reviews)
"Very spacious, but no pots, dishes or anything to be able to cook in the kitchen. No coffee machine, no toaster. The bed is not queen size it is full size which is smaller. There were not extra linens or a thicker blanket. Also no hair drier, neither tissues. Basic things that hotels or even motels ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Affordable Suites of America Grand Rapids
Lost Arrow Resort

Lost Arrow Resort

3 out of 5
1749 Bomanville Rd, Gladwin, MI
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly cabin in Gladwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour business centre. Popular attractions Clement Township Park ...
8/10 Very Good! (32 reviews)
Lost Arrow is a Hidden Gem
"We absolutely love this place. It is a hidden gem and we wish we had known about it decades earlier. We could not get over how beautiful this property is, how millions of stars light up the sky at night, how the Tittabawassee River looks like a mirror. The rooms are comfortable, beautifully Designed ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Lost Arrow Resort
Scenic Resort

Scenic Resort

3 out of 5
3272 N US-23, Oscoda, MI
Stay at this 3-star beach cabin in Oscoda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
7.6/10 Good! (256 reviews)
"Cabin was clean! Beds comfortable Couch not so much. Staff very friendly"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Scenic Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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