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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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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 nirwin@hour-media.com

#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/
A child in a pink jacket playing in the snow with arms outstretched, surrounded by snowy trees. Snowflakes are visible in the air.
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/
Image of a snow-covered shoreline with icy rocks leading towards a red lighthouse, under a cloudy sky with birds flying overhead.
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
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Did you know the Hackley Hume Homes has offered holiday tours since 1972? And it’s one of the few tours you can do at your own pace? Find out more about this popular Christmas tradition: www.visitmuskegon.org/blog/post/deck-the-mansions-hackley-hume-holiday-tour/
An ornate Victorian house in Muskegon with detailed woodworking, stained glass windows, and a prominent porch framed by an intricate metal fence adorned with a green wreath featuring a red bow. Elegant holiday setting with a decorated Christmas tree and ornate stained glass reflected in a carved wooden mirror, surrounded by red floral arrangements and candlesticks. Elegant dining table set for a formal meal, featuring crystal stemware, fine china plates, and ornate red candle holders, situated in a room with traditional decor. A beautifully decorated Christmas tree stands in an ornate room with stained glass windows and elaborate ceiling designs.
November 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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🍂 Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving filled with good things!

Our Visitor Center will be closed Thursday and Friday, but you can always explore everything Muskegon County has to offer on our website.

Visit us anytime at visitmuskegon.org! 🦃
November 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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✨ The holidays are beginning to sparkle with festive open houses and local shopping. Visit Muskegon for boutique gifts, vintage finds, and carefully curated items from small businesses across the county.

📸 Pine Street Mercantile, @866_pine_st on Instagram
➡️ https://bit.ly/4rab4eG

A decorative display featuring a plastic deer nestled among a variety of greenery and flowers, positioned in front of a vintage green vehicle with a "Welcome" sign.
November 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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🎁 Small Business Saturday is almost here, and it’s the perfect time to shop local in Muskegon County. Discover unique gifts, handcrafted items, and special holiday offers from neighborhood shops ⤵️
www.visitmuskegon.org/blog/post/small-business-saturday-is-big-in-muskegon-county/
A promotional mug with "Visit Muskegon" printed on it next to a "Shop Small" tote bag, accompanied by pine cones and red berries, with a colorful bokeh background. A person browsing through a selection of colorful Polish pottery displayed on shelves and tables. Person standing in a jewelry shop, surrounded by displays of various handcrafted jewelry pieces and decorations. Person standing in a boutique shop, smiling, surrounded by decorative items and clothing.
November 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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"I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house."
~ Nathaniel Hawthorne

Get outside. It's beautiful 🍂 ❄️

📸 Nick Meekhof, @puremichiganguy on Instagram
🗺️ Muskegon State Park

A scenic view of Muskegon State Park in autumn, showing a winding path surrounded by trees with vibrant orange and yellow leaves. A scenic view of a winding path in Muskegon State Park during autumn, surrounded by tall trees displaying vibrant fall foliage and a light dusting of snow on the ground. An adult and a child are walking a dog on a sandy beach with another child running ahead, surrounded by colorful autumn trees and sand dunes.
November 22, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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There’s a reason it’s called Scenic Drive! 🍂❄️ Take a ride through Muskegon State Park and enjoy November’s mix of fall color and freshly fallen snow. The views are stunning any time of year, but late autumn brings a special touch to this landscape.

📸 Nick Meekhof, @puremichiganguy on Instagram
November 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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A new twist in Muskegon! 🌪️
‘Twister Again’ is the final sculpture in the Muskegon City Public Art Initiative by Alice Aycock. Inspired by the Muskegon Museum of Art’s ‘Tornado Over Kansas,’ it brings movement and creativity to the city.

#MuskegonArt #PublicArt #AliceAycock
November 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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✨ Get ready for the Festival of Trees at Muskegon Museum of Art ✨

Step into a gallery filled with artist-designed trees & seasonal decor. Enjoy special events, music & family-friendly activities.

Nov 26 - Jan 4
www.visitmuskegon.org/event/festival-of-trees-at-the-muskegon-museum-of-art/11836/
Decorative lantern in focus with a beautifully adorned Christmas tree in the background, set in an indoor exhibition space. A vibrant display of colorful Christmas ornaments in the foreground with a blurred view of lit Christmas trees in the background, captured at Muskegon Museum of Art. Santa Claus sitting next to a Christmas tree decorated with lights and candy canes. Person playing a flute at a festive event, wearing a red beret and scarf, with a decorative background.
November 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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A teensy sneak peek into this year's Hackley Hume Holiday Tour! Beginning Nov 29, explore holiday décor & historic architecture. Vote for your favorite room. It might even be the Visit Muskegon room in the Hume House!
See all dates: www.visitmuskegon.org/event/holiday-tours-2025/9294/
Holiday mantelpiece decorated elaborately with multiple Christmas trees adorned with red and gold ornaments, surrounded by ornate figurines, with a stained glass window featuring a blue and red design in the background. A festive display featuring a variety of Christmas decorations including miniature trees encased in glass jars, surrounded by golden ornaments and twinkling lights, set on a lace-covered table. An elegant promotional display by Visit Muskegon featuring a clear glass frame with a message offering complimentary postcards, placed beside crystal star decorations on a table with lace curtains in the background.
November 19, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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❄ 𝔾𝕖𝕥 𝕋𝕙𝕠𝕤𝕖 ℍ𝕒𝕥𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕄𝕚𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕟𝕤 ℝ𝕖𝕒𝕕𝕪, 𝕎𝕚𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝕚𝕤 ℂ𝕠𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕘!
Ready to find snow filled fun? Click to see our blog and plan your winter adventure! ⤵
www.visitmuskegon.org/blog/post/winter-is-coming/ ❄
A child in blue jacket and orange goggles is playfully waving at a person luging down a snowy luge track. Person cross-country skiing through a snow-covered forest, poised in front of wooden platform. A child in winter clothing, smiling and standing on skis in the snow, in front of a striped gazebo A person wearing a pink hat and black jacket is smiling while skating on a trail leading through a forest.
November 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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🎄Planning your holiday activities in Muskegon County? Check out our Christmas and Holiday events page to see all the seasonal happenings. See an event missing? Share it with us!

www.visitmuskegon.org/things-to-do/seasons/winter/christmas-holiday/ 💝
A festive display featuring a traditional Santa Claus figurine surrounded by Christmas decorations and gifts. Close-up of a decorated Christmas tree with shiny tinsel and unique ornaments, including a prominently featured white and red heart-patterned bauble. Interior view of a festively decorated room featuring a Christmas tree and red poinsettias, with a reflective mirror showcasing stained glass windows, captured at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site in Muskegon.
November 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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How much to you love these photos of the Muskegon Blockhouse and Scenic Drive at Muskegon State Park?
📸 Tyler Martin, @tyler.t.martin on Instagram
www.visitmuskegon.org/listing/the-blockhouse/391/
November 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Honor Veterans Day in Muskegon County. From Hackley Park to the Mart Dock and Veterans Memorial Park, these sites help us connect with our history and remember those who served.

Read the blog: www.visitmuskegon.org/blog/post/take-a-walking-tour-to-honor-veterans-day/
Snowfall at Veterans Memorial Park in Muskegon County beside a calm pond, featuring vibrant red foliage on a tree and an American flag flying at half-mast. Autumn scene at Veterans Memorial Park in Muskegon County with a vibrant orange tree beside a serene lake, reflecting light, with early winter snow on the grass and scattered trees in the background. A scenic view featuring a dusting of snow on the grass, with a vibrant red maple tree in the foreground. A small blue bridge spans a tranquil pond, surrounded by other colorful autumn trees, under a misty sky. A monument dedicated to combat wounded veterans, featuring a Purple Heart medal design, surrounded by benches and overlooking a tranquil lake. Snow lightly dusts the ground and trees at the Veterans Memorial Park in Muskegon County.
November 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Check out these shots of The Burdens on stage at Unruly Brewing Company, captured by Lexi Fogle Photography.

Want to see more concerts and live music in Muskegon County? We have a page for that! www.visitmuskegon.org/events/concerts-live-music/

📸 @lexifoglephotography on Instagram

A musician performs on stage at Unruly Brewing, playing a guitar and singing into a microphone, illuminated by green stage lighting. Two musicians performing energetically on stage at Unruly Brewing, with one playing a uniquely designed guitar and the other crouching while playing a bass guitar, both illuminated by dramatic stage lighting. Musician performing live on stage at Unruly Brewing Co. event, playing a Fender guitar and singing into a microphone. Two musicians performing energetically on stage at an Unruly Brewing concert, with one playing a guitar and the other playing a bass, under colorful stage lighting.
November 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Help us spread the word about 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 Small Business Saturday and holiday deals. Add them to the Visit Muskegon Holiday Offers page so we can help connect you with local shoppers and visitors planning holiday trips.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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⚛️ Full S.T.E.A.M. ahead!

National STEM/STEAM Day encourages kids to explore science, technology, engineering, art, & math. Visit the Muskegon Museum of History & Science STEM Room or Library Storyville Stations. Mark May 2026 for STEAM Along the Lakeshore!

Pics 1 & 2 Lakeshore Museum Center
A child plays with a bead rollercoaster toy at a colorful table in a bright playroom setting. A child interacts with an exhibit at a museum under the supervision of an adult. Colorful interactive children's museum exhibit featuring a submarine-themed play area with educational gear toys and a large turtle sculpture on the floor. Two children participating in an outdoor activity, pouring liquid into a container on a table covered with various items, with people and trees visible in the background.
November 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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"Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn."
- Elizabeth Lawrence

📸 John, @perspectives.on.the.everyday on Instagram

Take a moment to pause, explore, and experience the changing colors this season.
🍂 www.visitmuskegon.org/things-to-do/seasons/fall/
View of a beach through autumn leaves, with people by the shore in the distance. A scenic view of a pathway leading through woods, lined with autumn-colored trees under a clear sky. A serene road passing through a forest with trees displaying autumn colors.
November 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM