Central West Michigan | Lake Michigan Destinations

Discover Central West Michigan!

There’s nothing like being “Up North” and we think you will want to linger in this beautiful region, filled with outstanding Lake Michigan Destinations. 

Here are but a few of the towns which are delightful to discover in Central West Michigan:

Central West Michigan Destinations

Holland, Michigan

Holland is a beautiful area offering many activities and sights to see including Lake Michigan beaches and dunes, and the Big Red Lighthouse.

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Central West Michigan Lighthouses

Check out the iconic lighthouses in Central West Michigan.

 

Pentwater Pierhead Lights
Photo by Todd and Brad Reed Photography

Traveling the Lake Michigan Circle Tour in Central West Michigan

In Central West Michigan, the Lake Michigan Circle Tour heads north out of downtown Muskegon, following M-120 to North Muskegon and into highway US-31. The Lake Michigan Circle Tour follows US-31 for ten miles. Take exit 128 near Whitehall and turn onto Colby Street headed west towards downtown Whitehall. The Lake Michigan Circle Tour then turns right after 1.5 miles onto Thompson Street, travels over White Lake, and then turns right onto Water Street (old US-31) through downtown Montague. After two miles, turn right onto Fruitvale Road and get back onto US-31 headed north.

After 27 miles going north on US-31, take exit 154 to travel through downtown Pentwater. After passing through downtown Pentwater, continue on Hancock Street, which turns into Oceana Drive, for four miles, where you will get back on to highway US-31 at exit 158.

 

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Menominee, Michigan

Among the water activities, shopping, and dining, Menominee, Michigan offers historical museum, beaches, and parks.

Boyne City, Michigan

Boyne City is a jewel in the crown of Michigan and boasts an art district, street music in the summer, the Morel Festival, and more.

Lake Michigan water

Leelanau County, Michigan

Leelanau County is in Northwest Michigan, and is one of the most popular areas to visit in Michigan. This is the home of Sleeping Bear Dunes.

West Michigan Coast

From the tip of the mitten, to the southern end of Lake Michigan, the West Michigan coast has beautiful scenery.

Lake Michigan Reed Photo

Waukegan, Illinois

North of Chicago, Waukegan is home to the Genessee Theatre, Great Lakes Naval Base, and mile long Waukegan Municipal Beach.

Mackinac Bridge Mackinaw City

Mackinaw City, Michigan

With Lake Michigan on one side and Lake Huron on the other side, Mackinaw City is a true Great Lakes highlight.