The Lakeshore Museum has so much to offer when visiting Muskegon. The museum has several different sites throughout the city, including the main museum, the hertiage museum, and then several historical sites. One of our favorite sites in Muskegon is the Hackley and Hume homes, which are open for tours until the end of October. These historical homes were build by two Lumber Barons who made their millions during the mid to late 1800s.

Aquastar Cruises are one of our favorite Summer/Fall activities. They offer different day and evening cruises. While it will be chilly on Lake Muskegon in October, bring a coat because this is a beautiful experience.

The weekend of our wedding is the last weekend for sailing on the Aquastar. They have a Sunset Cruise planned from Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 6pm.

Pere Marquette park is where Ray and Mary got engaged in July 0f 2020. This beach is probably one of the best kept secerts along Lake Michigan. There is walking access to a light house, along with the ability to walk along the breakwall (only in good weather). During the summer there is a parking fee of 5 dollars. However, during the colder months there is no cost to park. While it is too cold to swim, you can see the beautiful lake and watch boats and large freighters move between Lake Muskegon and Lake Michigan

Ever been on a submarine? We have!

The USS Silversides Museum is an excellent stop. The Museum consists of 3 areas, the museum proper, the USS Silversides Sub, and the US Coast Guard Cutter McLane.

Sunday – Thursday: 10am – 4pm

Friday & Saturday: 10am – 5:30pm

Muskegon State Park is home to 3 miles of breathtaking shoreline (2 miles along Lake Michigan and 1 mile on Muskegon Lake). There are some lovely (but not always well marked) trails. Many Muskegon residents use this as their preferred beach. There is also a campground and yurts for rental.

One of the park's popular features is the blockhouse that was originally built by the CCC in the 1930s to provide opportunities for visitors to see in all direction. It sits on the highest point in Muskegon County.

This is a state park, and if you are a Michigan resident who has a Recreation Passport access is free. Other wise accessing the park is a 12 dollar per car fee.

This is a treasure of Muskegon, Ray and Mary are Members of the Museum.

General admission is 10 Dollars for adults. 8 Dollars for senior citizens (65+). 16 and under is free.

HOURS

Sunday: 11am-5pm

Tuesday: 11am-5pm

Wednesday: 11am-5pm

Thursday: 11am-8pm

Friday: 11am-5pm

Saturday: 11am-5pm

CLOSED MONDAYS and major holidays.

This is our FAVORITE sandwich shop and it is literally next door to our reception venue. It is also one of the first places in Muskegon Ray brought Mary too. They don't have a fancy website, but their facebook page contains the whole menu for over the phone ordering. They are open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch hours only (11am to 3pm).

Ray typically gets "The Fatty" (careful it's giant) and Mary get the Italian Stallion.

Walkers is the restaurant attached to the Delta Hotel. They have a nice dinner menu and serve breakfast too. It's a lovely addition to downtown.

If you are looking for a great burger, this is the place to be.

Ray typically orders either the wet burrito or a burger with onion rings.

Mary traditionally gets the shroom burger.

Capones' works to serve Chicago style deep dish. Just know if you order a deep-dish it will take a bit more time. Often a popular weekend stop, so I would suggest calling ahead to make a reservation.

ProTip: Capone's is a Speak-Easy style restaurant, so it can be hard to find. The door of the restaurant says "The Anti-Saloon League," If you find that door you are in the right spot.

Literally one of our favorite things about Muskegon is the Downtown social District. You think Las Vegas is the only place you can enjoy a beer on the side walk, think again.

In the social district you can purchase beverages from participating establishments in a "social district cup" and then you are free to walk around downtown enjoying that drink. This is a great thing to do if you want to enjoy the fall colors and not commit to a place. Or if you are like, we take our dog downtown and get a beer and go for a walk together.

Some establishments have an up-charge for purchasing in social district cups, so please keep this in mind and enjoy responsibly!

There is something for everyone in the social district!

One of our favorite bar's around town, we try to visit Wonderland at least once a week. Wonderland is a distillery crafting spirits in Muskegon.

Their tasting room has rotating seasonal cocktails, and their staff is outstanding.

The kitchen produces great appetizers, cauliflower crust pizzas and a really nice taco tray.

Right now, some of our favorite cocktails there are: The Whiskey Bramble, The Rooftop Garden, any of their old fashions (Mary has a soft spot in her heart for the Smoke and Leather Old Fashioned).

Literally you cannot go wrong with any cocktail, but also do not hesitate to talk to the staff. They are great.

If you stop by during your visit, tell them Ray and Mary sent you!

Mark and Pat: this place doesn't serve beer, but they have liked the "L.S.D" cocktail and the Whiskey Bramble.

Dave and Pat: They would drink one of the house-made mocktails, the home made ginger beer, or any of the pops they have.

The Brewer's Lounge is located less than a mile from the Delta Hotel, in the same parking lot as the Aquastar. Ray and I think Pigeon Hill produces the best beer in Muskegon. They also have wine and cocktails on tap. They have a simple food menu, with some great Cactus Chili.

If you are someone who considers themselves a craft beer person, this should be a stop on your list!

Mary and Ray have VERY different beer tastes. Ray likes the Renny "The most crushable double IPA ever" while Mary normally picks darker beers like the Oatmeal Cream Pie (OCP) or The Salted Carmel Porter (SCP) if either of these are on nitro and you are a dark beer fan, both are solid choices.

Mark and Pat: would probably like the Walter Blonde Ale. But you can always ask for samples at the bar.

Dave and Pat: would probably order some food off the menu, and order some pops.

Located in Downtown Muskegon, less than two blocks from the Delta Hotel is Burl and Sprig, a great rum based bar in Michigan. They have an Asian/Pacific Island based food menu and some delicious cocktails.

We recommend the Brussel Sprout appetizer. Mary likes the cocktail "The Lumberjack in Paradise" And Ray enjoys their "Curveball"

If you drink like Mary's parents and you prefer Labatt Blue or Labatt Blue Light - you won't find beer at this bar. However, they have had the Lovelace and the Ape Shit, and enjoyed both.