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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Peshtigo, Wisconsin

One attraction of importance to Peshtigo is the Peshtigo Fire Museum, which reflects the city during the time period after a devastating fire.

Leland, Michigan

The charming town of Leland is a great “walking around” town. Spend the day exploring Historical Fishtown, local wineries, beaches, and more!

Silver Lake Sand Dunes

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!

Reefpoint Marina, Racine County, Wisconsin

Racine, Wisconsin

Racine County is located in southeastern Wisconsin along Lake Michigan, situated 25 miles south of Milwaukee and 60 miles north of Chicago.

manitowoc lighthouse

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

On the western shore of Lake Michigan lies Manitowoc, a community of roughly 35,000 and rich in maritime history.

Gladstone, Michigan

Nicknamed “Happy Rock”, Gladstone, Michigan is known as “The Year Round Playground” with a spectacular choice of parks and activities.