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
Staff was wonderful. Rooms were. I’ve but could use a hair more TLC to make them perfect. Pool area - bring back the hot tub! Otherwise, a great place to stop, especially with two very little kids. Would encourage staff to open access to LC Walker when there are hockey games. We specifically booked ...
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
DreamStay on Clay
One of the coolest spaces we’ve ever stayed in! Beautiful and cozy.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Grand Haven
It was ok... hallways were very cold.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Grand Haven-Spring Lake by IHG
We were there with our granddaughters hockey team. I thought the staff handled the chaos very well! They deserve bonus.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Muskegon
Rooms were very clean staff friendly however breakfast was horrible
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
The Weathervane Inn
Clean rooms friendly staff great view of the lake great breakfast I can keep going on and on it was a overall good experience 10/10
Reviewed on 23 Dec 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 Lakeshore Bike Trail 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.
