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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South Haven, Michigan

South Haven has always been a port city due to its location on Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the Black River.

Lake Michigan water

LaPorte County Indiana

LaPorte County, Indiana is adjacent to Michigan. LaPorte County, Indiana is part of the Southern Lake Michigan Circle Tour.

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Green Bay is on the southern tip of a narrow estuary off the western coast of Lake Michigan and has great fishing and other activities.

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.

Elberta, Michigan

Along the Lake Michigan Circle Tour, across the lake from Frankfort, the Village of Elberta is a pleasant destination with much to see and do.

kayaks on beach

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.