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
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
Discover More Lake Michigan Destinations
East Chicago, Indiana
East Chicago, Indiana is part of the Indiana Lakeshore along the Lake Michigan Circle Tour. Be sure to visit the nearby Indiana Sand Dunes.
Sister Bay, Wisconsin
Sister Bay is mostly known as Northern Door County’s largest village for food and drink. Be sure to visit Sister Bay, Wisconsin.
Arcadia, Michigan
While a small town, Arcadia has a lot to offer the adventurous outdoors-man with great fishing, boating, and golfing opportunities.
Fish Creek, Wisconsin
Fish Creek is Northern Door County’s most walkable shopping marketplace. Enjoy incredible galleries, clothing and gift boutiques, and dining.
Carlsville, Wisconsin
Carlsville is located between Sturgeon Bay and Egg Harbor. This small town is home to an impressive amount of famous Door County goods.
Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, just north of Chicago, is alive with diverse entertainment options, courtesy of the creative students at Northwestern University.