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.
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.
Pere Marquette Park Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Pere Marquette Park Beach during your travels in Beachwood-Bluffton?
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
Absolutely
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Grand Haven
Yes
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Muskegon
Clean room and comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
The Weathervane Inn
Clean room, great staff. Fresh cookies each night. first floor room was a bit noisy. limited restaurants in the area during winter.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Shoreline Inn & Conference Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Lovey hotel, clean, kind staff
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Grand Haven-Spring Lake by IHG
The rooms were extremely comfortable, and clean. The staff was courteous. The hotel amenities were being remodeled and therefore the restaurant and bar were put in a conference room, which had zero atmosphere. Meals were OK, but we chose to dine out after an evening meal and breakfast there. It just ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
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 USS LST 393 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.
Bluffton
If you're spending some time in Bluffton, Lake Michigan and Pere Marquette Park Beach are top sights worth seeing.
