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
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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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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.

Door County, Wisconsin

The small towns, quaint surroundings, and nautical feel of Door County, Wisconsin have earned it the name “Cape Cod of the Midwest.”

Gladstone, Michigan

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

Hammond, Indiana

Straddling Indiana’s border with Illinois sits Hammond, which thrives despite the decline of factories on the southern tip of Lake Michigan.

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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.

Highland Park, Illinois

With it’s downtown shopping district, three public beaches, and more, Highland Park gives visitors plenty of opportunities to explore.