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Explore Muskegon County, on the shores of Lake Michigan, offering a variety of outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, and more. It's all right here! From scenic beaches and hiking trails to year-round events and festivals.
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🎄 Happy Holidays from Visit Muskegon!

Please note the Visitor Center will be closed Dec 24 through Jan 1.

But our website is always open! Find attractions, events, and more at visitmuskegon.org

Wishing you a season full of joy, warmth, and special moments! ✨
December 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Join a Winter Walk or Lantern Lit Hike at Hoffmaster State Park.
Stroll snowy trails & see what wildlife is up to this season. Or make a simple lantern & follow a glowing path to the Lake Michigan shoreline.

❄️ Lantern Lit Hikes: https://bit.ly/48Iziph
❄️ Winter Walks: https://bit.ly/44BcUeZ
A person stands near large, icy driftwood on a snow-covered landscape. A person in a yellow jacket walking along a snow-covered wooden trail in a forest.
December 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Cheers to the holiday season! How about this holiday cocktail from Socibowl? Found a favorite, festive drink in Muskegon County? Tell us about it.

📷 @socibowl on Instagram
Find places to grab a holiday drink: www.visitmuskegon.org/things-to-do/bars-nightlife/

A festive cocktail served in a round, transparent globe glass on a bar counter, next to a small, decorated Christmas tree with lights.
December 22, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Happy First Day of Winter! ❄️

Slide into the season at Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park!
⛸️ Skate the outdoor trail through the woods - Rentals and trainers available!
www.visitmuskegon.org/listing/muskegon-luge-adventure-sports-park/557/

📷 @muskegonluge on Instagram
Three individuals ice skating on a path through a forest, illuminated with string lights, during nighttime.
December 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Did you know Socibowl has space available to rent?

Their setup includes new TVs, AV-ready equipment & comfy seating. Team-building activities like duckpin bowling, indoor yard games, and the arcade make any gathering more fun.

📷 Photos: Socibowl
✔️ https://bit.ly/3IYAwji
Interior of a spacious Beer Garden with multiple wooden tables and chairs, featuring a large TV displaying a baseball game and various wall decorations including neon signs and sports memorabilia. Indoor view of a busy beer garden with patrons seated at tables, some listening to a person speaking at the front. Multiple televisions and decorative signs, including one welcoming visitors to 'Beergarten', are visible on the walls.
December 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Have you heard about the Lakeshore Antique Trail? This New Year's Day tradition spans nearly 20 shops from Bangor to Muskegon. Find out which 6 Muskegon shops are on the 2026 trail & get tips in our blog: www.visitmuskegon.org/blog/post/new-year-new-treasures-explore-the-lakeshore-antique-trail/
New Year, New Treasures: Explore the Lakeshore Antique Trail
Kick off the year with antique and vintage finds along the Lakeshore Antique Trail. Shop Muskegon County and West Michigan for unique furniture, collectibles, and home décor during the New Year's Sale.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Give the gift of live music. Tickets to outdoor festivals, concerts, and performances year round are a great way to enjoy live music in Muskegon County.
Pictured: Paul Keller Quintet's Jazzy Christmas at The Block
📸 @pauljendrasiak on Instagram
🎶 www.visitmuskegon.org/events/concerts-live-music/
A live performance with four musicians on stage and an audience in the foreground. The musicians include a pianist, a vocalist, a double bass player, and an accordion player. The stage lighting is vibrant with pink and blue hues and decorative star patterns.
December 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Check out our new (to us) Visit Muskegon ride! Affectionately named the Skeemobile. She just got wrapped by Wilde Signs and looks great! She is now ready to hit the road with us and share the message to Visit Muskegon. 💙
December 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Good news for travelers & locals. A new restaurant is coming to Muskegon County Airport. Joe-Lee’s Crosswinds Cafe plans to open as "Lee-Lee's Crosswinds Cafe West" inside the main terminal in spring '26. Open to the public for breakfast, lunch, & dinner. More updates coming!
Interior of an airport waiting area with rows of red seats, a carpeted floor, and large windows showing a view of a tarmac. A sign reading "Taking Flight in 2026" hangs above the seating area. Banner reading "Taking Flight in 2026" with logos for Lee-Lee's West and Crosswinds Café & Catering, featuring an illustration of a small airplane. Decorated Christmas tree and red poinsettias in an airport terminal, with seating area and sunlight streaming through the windows.
December 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Don’t miss the magic of this holiday season in Muskegon ✨
Speaking of magic, we LO💚E these evening shots of Western Ave and the Frauenthal sign!

📷 John, @capture_the_everyday on Instagram

See our holiday page here: www.visitmuskegon.org/things-to-do/seasons/winter/christmas-holiday/
Evening view of the illuminated Frauenthal Theater sign, with festive red lights on a lamppost in the foreground. Night view of a festive street decorated with colorful Christmas lights leading to the Frauenthal Theater, under a twilight sky. Vertical neon sign reading 'Frauenthal' illuminated at dusk, with green twinkling lights wrapped around a nearby tree branch. Decorative holiday lights and trees brightly illuminated at night, with a neon sign that reads "Frauenthal" visible in the background.
December 16, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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The end of the year has us thinking about Top Ten lists… and we would definitely put the Bear Lake Tavern Margaritas on ours! What about you? Stop by and see why it’s a fave!

📷 @bearlaketavern_ on Instagram
🐻 www.visitmuskegon.org/listing/bear-lake-tavern/407/
Person holding two drinks, standing in front of Bear Lake Tavern, established 1929, decorated with holiday garlands and lights.
December 15, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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You deserve this. A little cuppa delish is waiting to warm you up at the Brunch House ☕

📷 @brunchhouse.mrbs on Instagram
Pictured: Eggnog Chai - What's your fave "warm me up?"

Learn more about Brunch House: www.visitmuskegon.org/listing/brunch-house/888/
A cup of eggnog chai with froth and sprinkled chocolate on top, placed on a wooden table.
December 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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❄️ Don’t let winter freeze your shopping plans! Did you know you can still shop the Muskegon Farmers Market in winter!

An indoor market is open Saturdays inside “The Barn.” Dig into fresh vegetables, baked goods, local gifts, hot meals and more. http://bit.ly/MuskegonFarmersMarketVM

    
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December 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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❄️ Winter is definitely here in Muskegon County! Take a look back at our Top Ten Winter Posts of 2025 to see the season through the lens of local photographers. Highlights include ice fishing, winter hikes, lakeshore views, cozy cafés, public art & events.
☃️ Which winter activity do you most enjoy?
Top Ten Winter Photos of 2025 in Muskegon County
Discover Muskegon County's winter charm through photos by local photographers. Check out the Top Ten Winter Posts of 2025 and share your own moments with #visitmuskegon!
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December 12, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Did you know? When you take the Hackley Hume holiday tour, you can grab a free postcard in the room decorated by Visit Muskegon? We'll even mail it for you. It's our little way of spreading holiday cheer. 📬

Tour info: www.visitmuskegon.org/blog/post/deck-the-mansions-hackley-hume-holiday-tour/

Holiday cards with "Happy Holidays" text, decorated with festive seasonal imagery, nestled in a bed of holly leaves and berries. Holiday cards with "Happy Holidays" text, decorated with festive seasonal imagery, nestled in a bed of holly leaves and berries.
December 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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🎣 Winter is the perfect time to reel in some fun in Muskegon County! ❄️ Whether you love ice fishing on scenic lakes, casting a line in winding rivers and streams, or exploring the shoreline!

www.visitmuskegon.org/things-to-do/outdoors/winter-activities/ice-fishing/ 📸 Kevin Lukens
Person in winter gear holding a large northern pike on a frozen lake under a cloudy sky.
December 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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There's nothing like the blues of winter in Michigan. Especially right here in Muskegon County ❄️ 💙

📸 Jason Pavlige Photography, @jasonpavligephotography

Plan your winter visit and explore all the season has to offer.
💦 www.visitmuskegon.org/things-to-do/on-the-water/
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December 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Reach travelers planning their Muskegon County trip! Advertise in the Official 2026 Visitors Guide, now published by Hour Media.

○ 45k+ print copies + digital edition
○ Deadline: Dec 22
○ Contact Nick Irwin 616.293.7944 or [email protected]

#TravelMichigan #VisitorsGuide #TourismMarketing

Visitor Guide cover for Visit Muskegon, featuring a person kiteboarding on a vibrant blue lake with a sailboat in the distance. Text reads 'Adventure Begins Here!' Promotional brochure for Visit Muskegon, featuring information on tourism opportunities in Muskegon. The left side details visitor spending stats, marketing options for local businesses, and services provided. The right side displays "Did You Know?" facts about visitor experiences and satisfaction percentages. Logos for Visit Muskegon and Circulation are included at the top.
December 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Did you know Muskegon Co has 3 state parks? And Duck Lake State Park looks magical! ❄️ Snowy shores, calm waters, & quiet forests show why we're worth visiting year-round.

📷 @sg.captures on Instagram

www.visitmuskegon.org/things-to-do/outdoors/parks-gardens/muskegon-countys-3-state-parks/
Winter landscape at Duck Lake State Park with reflective water, snow-covered shoreline and forest under a cloudy sky.
December 8, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Did you know we have a page dedicated to Christmas and the Holiday Season? ✨

Find everything you need from events and shopping to gift ideas and seasonal decorations. It's all wrapped up here: www.visitmuskegon.org/things-to-do/seasons/winter/christmas-holiday/ ...all that's missing is a bow! 🎀

A vibrant display of colorful Christmas ornaments in the foreground with blurred Christmas trees decorated with lights in the background An ornate fireplace decorated for Christmas at the Hackley Hume Historic Site, featuring a large mirror, festive garlands, and several small Christmas trees. The mantelpiece displays figurines of the nativity scene under warm lighting.
December 6, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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The whisper of winter among the trees and snow at P.J. Hoffmaster State Park ❄️

📸 Jason Pavlige Photography, @jasonpavligephotography on Instagram
A serene winter scene showing a snow-covered path through a forest with trees that still hold onto their golden brown leaves. A snow-covered path winds through a forest of trees with vibrant orange leaves. An orange leaf covered in droplets on a snowy surface Snow-covered pine trees standing among bare deciduous trees on a cloudy day.
December 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Some people run outside at the first snow. Others watch from the window.
Which one are you? ☃️
No matter your style, Muskegon County has winter covered for snow bunnies and the hot-cocoa crowd. ☕

Winter in Muskegon County Info: www.visitmuskegon.org/things-to-do/seasons/winter/
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December 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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☃️ Take a winter walk through historic Hackley Park for the holidays. Lights, festive displays, and the new singing tree are ready to explore. Want to know more about all the holiday fun? Click for details: www.visitmuskegon.org/event/holiday-decorations-at-hackley-park/12137/
December 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Happy December! Who's ready for wonderful wintery views? ❄️

Pictured: Muskegon South Breakwater Light
📸 Eli Cain, @elicainphoto on Instagram

Find things to do in winter in Muskegon ⤵️
www.visitmuskegon.org/things-to-do/seasons/winter/
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December 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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You know Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, but have you heard of Secondhand Sunday? ♻️

On November 30, shop sustainably. Skip fast fashion and big stores. Discover Muskegon’s local vintage and antique shops: www.visitmuskegon.org/things-to-do/shopping/vintage-antique-shops/
Decorative Christmas ornaments in various colors and intricate designs displayed on a wooden surface, including a prominent red and green bauble.
November 29, 2025 at 8:48 PM