Visit Grand Traverse County including Traverse City, Leelanau Peninsula, Grand Traverse Bay, and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
From vacations to staycations — West Michigan has all you want in a fun adventure. From one town to the next, each place is unique with so much to do and explore. Discover our featured destinations…
Visit Grand Traverse County including Traverse City, Leelanau Peninsula, Grand Traverse Bay, and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Visit Scottville, Michigan, home of the Scottville Clown Band and Scottville Riverside Park on the Pere Marquette River.
Visit the Pere Marquette River (PM River) in West Michigan for world class trout and steelhead fishing, and scenic canoe trips.
Far removed from the big cities on beautiful Lake Michigan you'll find Ludington, the kind of town people want to visit and many call home!
Visit Silver Lake and the Silver Lake Sand Dunes between Ludington and Muskegon in West Michigan for dune rides, water sports, and family fun!
Visit Leelanau County in Northwest Michigan, home to communities like Empire, Glen Arbor, Leland, Northport, & Suttons Bay.
Visit Benzie County, home to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Interlochen Arts. Enjoy “Up North” scenery and that wonderful Northern Michigan feeling.
Pentwater is a charming West Michigan village on the shore of Lake Michigan, and a favorite summertime harbor destination.
The Victorian port city of Manistee, MI features a River Walk, historic Ramsdell Theatre and the S.S. City of Milwaukee.
Hamlin Lake is a great vacation spot, offering terrific summer recreation, including swimming, boating, tubing, and fishing.
Set in the heart of the Manistee National Forest, Baldwin is a haven for those who enjoy the great outdoors.
With beauty as the backdrop, there’s no better place to have fun than in West Michigan! Here’s what to do and when to do it!
The Northwestern Michigan Fair in Traverse City is held in mid-August on Blair Townhall Road, Traverse City. It was established in 1908.
The Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Ludington is a busy place from May-October, with many horse shows.
West Michigan is the location for many Car Shows during the summer. Various awards and plaques are presented at these car shows.
Summer's not over yet and there are summer bargains to be found all weekend during downtown Ludington's Sidewalk Sale Days in early August.
West Michigan fishing tournaments give anglers a chance to add a little money to their pocket in addition to the fish in their bucket.
The communities along Lake Michigan are blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us throughout the year.
West Michigan is a popular location for various races and runs... including the Lakestride Half Marathon and the Lighthouse Triathlon.
The Frankfort-Elberta area is host to several arts and crafts fairs through the summer months as well as a holiday fair in late November.
Each August, the "Two Lake Town" of Onekama near Manistee hosts it's annual Onekama Days celebration with fun for the whole family.
The harbor village of Pentwater offers “Movies on the Green” during June-August. Films are shown on the Village Green in downtown Pentwater.
Smaller towns set themselves apart from big cities by local events. That's very evident when Ludington hosts the Western Michigan Fair.
Summertime means outdoor arts and crafts fairs, and communities in Manistee County often include these fairs as part of their festivals.
Todd and Brad Reed offer Photography Workshops throughout the year. These classes are great for beginners as well as seasoned professionals.
Spend a Friday afternoon and evening strolling around the galleries in the quaint harbor village of Pentwater.
The Suds on the Shore Craft Beer & Wine Festival is held each August at Ludington's Rotary Park to benefit the United Way of Michigan.
West Shore Bank hosts the Rhythm & Dunes Summer Concert Series each summer at the Waterfront Park Pavilion in downtown Ludington.
Current family-friendly events in West Michigan, great, fun, things to do for kids of all ages! Fun for the whole family!
Pentwater Homecoming is a summer celebration with numerous activities for the entire family including fireworks, concerts and more!
Enjoy the warmth of a bonfire on the beach! The Ludington Fire Department mans the fire while you enjoy the sunset.
Ludington has many businesses to help you enjoy crafting and appreciate the finished product. Let them help you create your own masterpiece!
After a busy day at the beach or at work, it’s time to kick back and relax a while. What better way than to listen to some music.
This service is provided to area residents each August in cooperation with the Michigan Water Stewardship Clean Sweep Program.
Farm Markets & U-Pick farms offer locally grown and organic produce, flowers, plants, seeds, and more in West Michigan.
The popular Gold Coast Artisan Fair is usually held the second weekend of August at Ludington’s Rotary Park.
The Traverse City area has several arts and crafts fairs scheduled throughout the year, offering many unique handcrafted items.
Summertime and music just go together perfectly and at the Village Green in the center of Pentwater, the evening is simply charming.
Enjoy a variety of shoreline cruises with various themes on the S.S. Badger Carferry in both Ludington and Manitowoc.
August in Ludington means free movies, on three Thursday nights at dusk in Ludington’s Rotary Park (formerly City Park).
View the complete West Michigan Guides calendar of events section HERE.
Small businesses are the heart of West Michigan’s communities, providing more than just the necessities. All of the restaurants, pubs, stores, fishing charters, golf courses, florists, and other businesses help create West Michigan’s unique character and culture.
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