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
Mason County, Michigan
Mason County is located in central West Michigan with Ludington being the main destination. Features include Lake Michigan and the PM River.
Oceana County, Michigan
Oceana County is located in West Michigan and is known for their asparagus crops and the Silver Lake Sand Dunes.
Muskegon County, Michigan
Muskegon County is located in West Michigan just above Ottawa County and is known for Michigan’s Adventure and the Lakes Mall.
Ottawa County, Michigan
Ottawa County is located in southwestern Michigan and is popular among boaters. The Grand River flows through the area.
Allegan County, Michigan
Allegan county is located in southwest Michigan and is home to communities such as Allegan, Douglas, Fennville, and a segment of Holland.
West Michigan Coast
From the tip of the mitten, to the southern end of Lake Michigan, the West Michigan coast has beautiful scenery.
Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Michigan
Silver Lake Sand Dunes offers sand dune adventures and much more! Ride the dunes, splash in Silver Lake, and enjoy the expansive dune views!
Pentwater, Michigan
The small village of Pentwater, Michigan has so much to create memories for you and your family that won’t soon be forgotten.
White Lake, Michigan
In the White Lake Area, Montague and Whitehall are the sister towns and offer a small town feel with shops and restaurants to experience.
Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon is home to the USS Silversides Museum, the Hackley and Hume Historic Site, Heritage Landing, Michigan’s Adventure and more.
Grand Haven, Michigan
Grand Haven, Michigan is home to the annual Coast Guard Festival and offers beaches, water sports, fishing, and more.
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.
Central West Michigan Lighthouses
Check out the iconic lighthouses in Central West Michigan.
Pentwater Pierhead Lights
Photo by Todd and Brad Reed Photography
View Lighthouses in Central West Michigan
- Holland Harbor Lighthouse, Holland
- Grand Haven Lighthouse, Grand Haven
- South Pierhead Light, Muskegon
- White River Light Station, Whitehall
- Little Sable Point Lighthouse, Silver Lake/Mears
- Pentwater Pierhead Lights, Pentwater
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.
Lake Michigan Travel Regions
Michigan
- Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
- Northern Michigan
- Northwest Michigan
- Central West Michigan
- Southwest Michigan
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Indiana & Illinois
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Chicago, Illinois
Chicago is a bustling, popular city which brings any visitor plenty of sites to see, activities to do, and historical landmarks to explore.
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Milwaukee County, home of PBR and Harley Davidson is home to towns such as Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, and South Milwaukee.
Leland, Michigan
The charming town of Leland is a great “walking around” town. Spend the day exploring Historical Fishtown, local wineries, beaches, and more!
Manistique, Michigan
Manistique is a harbor town and was formerly known as a lumber transfer town as well as a popular commercial fishing port.
Saugatuck, Michigan
Saugatuck, Michigan has been regarded as the “Art Coast of Michigan” and has approximately two dozen galleries to visit.
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Located halfway between Green Bay and Milwaukee, Sheboygan is both a waypoint and a great opportunity to unwind.