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 beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Norman F. Kruse Park
Explore the great outdoors at Norman F. Kruse Park, a lovely green space in Muskegon.
Top hotels in Nelson
Delta Hotels by Marriott Muskegon Convention Center
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
DreamStay on Clay
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025
The Weathervane Inn
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Grand Haven
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Muskegon
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Muskegon, MI
Reviewed on 23 Sept 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, Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts and Hackley and Hume Historic Site 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 USS LST 393 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 Lakeshore Bike Trail are some notable places to visit nearby.
Beachwood-Bluffton
If you're spending some time in Beachwood-Bluffton, Lake Michigan and Pere Marquette Park Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Nelson Travel Guide
- Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts
- Hackley and Hume Historic Site
- VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center
- Mercy Health Arena
- Lake Michigan
- Lake Express Ferry Terminal
- Grand Haven Beach
- Pere Marquette Park Beach
- Grand Haven State Park
- Grand River Boardwalk
- Huron-Manistee National Forest
- Grand Haven Musical Fountain
- Muskegon Beach
- Hoffmaster State Park
- Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium
- Rosy Mound Natural Area
- North Beach Park
- Lakeshore Bike Trail
- Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl
- World’s Largest Weathervane and Ellenwood Park
- Muskegon Winter Sports Complex
- Grand Haven Pier
