Through informative exhibits, impressive collections, and surprising hands-on activities, the rich narrative of life on the Great Lakes comes alive when you visit these historic sites.
View a map of history hotspots in the 2022 West Michigan Carefree Travel Guide.
3283 122nd Ave.
Allegan, MI 49010
Phone: (269) 686-9088
E-Mail Address: tourism@allegancounty.org
Region: South
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2545 S. Charlton Park Rd.
Hastings, MI 49058
Phone: (269) 945-3775
E-Mail Address: socialmedia@charltonpark.org
Region: South
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109 Generation Drive
Three Oaks, MI 49128
Phone: (269) 820-2050
E-Mail Address: info@journeymandistillery.com
Region: South
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333 Broad St.
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
Phone: (269) 932-1141
E-Mail Address: info@silverbeachcarousel.com
Region: South
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102 S Parkview
Marshall, MI 49068
Phone: (269) 781-7374
E-Mail Address: frontdesk@nationalhouseinn.com
Region: South
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5052 M-66 North
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 237-0884
E-Mail Address: info@castlefarms.com
Region: North
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556 E Central Ave. PO Box 250
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Phone: (231) 436-5023
E-Mail Address: info@sheplersferry.com
Region: North
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349 E Main Street
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Phone: (231) 526-9771
E-Mail Address: mary@harborspringshistory.org
Region: North
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6425 North Lake Shore Drive
Cross Village, MI 49723
Phone: (231) 526-2281
E-Mail Address: info@legsinn.com
Region: North
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300 East State St.
Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone: (231) 946-5000
E-Mail Address: dos@park-place-hotel.com
Region: North
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11480 Center Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
Phone: (231) 933-9787
E-Mail Address: caitlin@peninsulacellars.com
Region: North
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7221 Main Street, PO Box 250
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
Phone: (906) 847-3341
E-Mail Address: brian@chippewahotel.com
Region: Upper Peninsula
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220 Northland Dr NE
Rockford, MI 49341
Phone: (616) 866-2900
E-Mail Address: herman@hermansboy.com
Region: Central
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18335 N. Whitefish Point Road
Paradise, MI 49768
Phone: (906) 635-1742
Region: Upper Peninsula
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903 S. Bailey Avenue
South Haven, MI 49090 US
Phone: (269) 637-3251
E-Mail Address: info@libertyhydebailey.org
Region: South
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31 W. 10th St
Holland, MI 49423
Phone: (616) 392-9084
E-Mail Address: rlevine@hollandmuseum.org
Region: Central
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363 Main St.
Coopersville, MI 49404
Phone: (616) 997-7240
E-Mail Address: budphoto@allcom.net
Region: Central
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1346 Bluff (near Pere Marquette Park)
Muskegon, MI 49443
Phone: (231) 755-1230
E-Mail Address: contactus@silversidesmuseum.org
Region: Central
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2098 Lakeshore Drive
Muskegon, MI 49441
Phone: (231) 755-0990
E-Mail Address: mlplant@comcast.net
Region: Central
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430 W Clay Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49440
Phone: (231) 724-5524
E-Mail Address: info@lakeshoremuseum.org
Region: Central
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312 S. Division Street
Whitehall, MI 49461 US
Phone: (231) 740-4065
E-Mail Address: ican@artcookery.com
Region: Central
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303 Pearl St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Phone: (616) 254-0400
E-Mail Address: kristin.mooney@nara.gov
Region: Central
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3142 4 Mile Rd NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Phone: (616) 361-5567
E-Mail Address: bigapple@robinettes.com
Region: Central
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1687 S. Lakeshore Drive
Ludington, MI 49431
Phone: (231) 843-4808
E-Mail Address: info@historicwhitepinevillage.org
Region: Central
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PO Box 673
Ludington, MI
Phone: (231) 845-7417
E-Mail Address: splkadirector@gmail.com
Region: Central
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1549 Glendale Ave.
Petoskey, MI 49770 US
Phone: (231) 347-2410
(800) 530-9898
E-Mail Address: info@theterraceinn.com
Region: North
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14 South Hanchett Street
Coldwater, MI 49036
Phone: (517) 278-6029
E-Mail Address: sburdick@tibbits.org
Region: South
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3701 Point Betsie Road
Frankfort, MI 49635
Phone: +1 231-352-7644
E-Mail Address: info@pointbetsie.org
Region: North
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E-Mail Address: courtney@wmta.org
Region: Statewide
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375 Main Street
Coopersville, MI 49404
Phone: (616) 997-8555
E-Mail Address: info@coopersvillefarmmuseum.org
Region: Central
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99 Arthur Street
Manistee, MI 49660
Phone: (231) 723-3587
E-Mail Address: linjoyspencer49@yahoo.com
Region: North
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1124 Fallasburg Park Dr. NE
Lowell, MI 49331
Phone: (616) 897-8545
E-Mail Address: info@lowellartsmi.org
Region: Central
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115 South Lake Street
Suite A
Boyne City, MI 49712
Phone: (231) 582-6222
E-Mail Address: info@boynechamber.com
Region: North
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107 North Kalamazoo
Marshall, MI 49068
Phone: (269) 781-8544
E-Mail Address: info@marshallhistoricalsociety.org
Region: South
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214 S. Lakeshore Drive
Ludington, MI 49431
Phone: (231) 425-3825
E-Mail Address: rebecca@mchshistory.org
Region: Central
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1071 32nd Street
Allegan, MI 49010
Phone: (269) 686-9192
E-Mail Address: silosales@grillhouse.net
Region: South
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296 W. Webster Ave
Muskegon, MI 49440 US
Phone: (231) 720-2574
E-Mail Address: mcurran@muskegonartmuseum.org
Region: Central
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200 Washington Ave.
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Phone: (616) 842-0700
E-Mail Address: lnease@tri-citiesmuseum.org
Region: Central
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701 Maritime Drive
Ludington, MI 49431
E-Mail Address: info@ssbadger.com
Region: Central
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207 W. Sinclair Ave
Mackinaw City, MI 49770
Phone: (906) 847-3328
E-Mail Address: millerd44@michigan.gov
Region: North
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20500 Center Road
Traverse City, MI 49686
Phone: (231) 645-0759
E-Mail Address: missionpointlight@gmail.com
Region: North
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707 Lake Blvd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
Phone: (269) 983-0271
E-Mail Address: aerickson@krasl.org
Region: South
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4000 Main Street
Petoskey, MI 49770
Phone: (231) 439-2544
E-Mail Address: info@bayharbor.com
Region: North
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3700 East Gull Lake Drive
Hickory Corners, MI 49060 US
Phone: (269) 671-2400
E-Mail Address: conference@kbs.msu.edu
Region: South
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14252 US 41
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US
Phone: (906) 289-4403
E-Mail Address: info@keweenawresort.com
Region: Upper Peninsula
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5875 S M66
Nashville, MI 49073 US
Phone: (517) 852-9003
E-Mail Address: moovilleorder@hotmail.com
Region: South
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230 North Rose St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 US
Phone: (269) 373-7990
(800) 772-3370
E-Mail Address: museumstaff@kvcc.edu
Region: South
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187 Monroe NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 774-2000
E-Mail Address: mktgprojects@ahchospitality.com
Region: Central
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610 W. Western Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49440
Phone: (231) 724-3100
(800) 250-9283
E-Mail Address: info@visitmuskegon.org
Region: Central
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One Lakeshore Drive
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
Phone: (906) 847-3000
(800) 833-7711
E-Mail Address: info@missionpoint.com
Region: Upper Peninsula
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130 E Ludington Ave
Ludington, MI 49431 US
Phone: (231) 843-4808
E-Mail Address: rebecca@mchshistory.org
Region: Central
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306 Main St
Coopersville, MI 49404
Phone: (616) 997-7000
E-Mail Address: info@mitrain.net
Region: Central
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6865 Hickory Corners
Hickory Corners, MI 49060 US
Phone: (269) 671-5089
E-Mail Address: info@gilmorecarmuseum.org
Region: South
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515 East Portage Avenue
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 US
Phone: (906) 632-2512
E-Mail Address: information@famoussoolocks.com
Region: North
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600 Shelden Ave
Houghton, MI 49931 US
Phone: (906) 481-1100
E-Mail Address: info@thevaulthotel.com
Region: Upper Peninsula
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100 Depot Ct
Petoskey, MI 49770 US
Phone: (231) 347-2620
E-Mail Address: info@petoskeymuseum.org
Region: North
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Grand Rapids, MI US
Phone: (616) 970-4825
E-Mail Address: info@ToursAroundMichigan.com
Region: Statewide
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404 S. Burdick
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 US
Phone: (269) 345-6500
E-Mail Address: info@kazoostate.com
Region: South
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286 Grand Avenue
Mackinac Island, MI 49757 US
Phone: (906) 847-3331
E-Mail Address: dorlando@grandhotel.com
Region: Upper Peninsula
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313 N Cass St
Berrien Springs, MI 49103 US
Phone: (269) 471-1202
E-Mail Address: info@berrienhistory.org
Region: South
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484 W. Webster Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49440 US
Phone: (231) 722-7578
E-Mail Address: info@lakeshoremuseum.org
Region: Central
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510 W. Clay Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49440 US
Phone: (231) 722-7578
E-Mail Address: info@lakeshoremuseum.org
Region: Central
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504 W. Clay Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49440 US
Phone: (231) 722-7578
E-Mail Address: info@lakeshoremuseum.org
Region: Central
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E-Mail Address: jillhalpin@mymichiganbeach.com
Region: Statewide
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201 Center Street
South Haven, MI 49090 US
Phone: (269) 872-3943
E-Mail Address: thehotelnichols@gmail.com
Region: South
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List of Partners
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Point Betsie Lighthouse
Benzie County's most famous landmark3701 Point Betsie RoadFrankfort, MI 49635
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Tibbits Opera House
More than just a theatre, this historic gem has year-round entertainment for all14 South Hanchett StreetColdwater, MI 49036
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My Michigan Beach and Travel
Michigan's TOP Travel Information Website: Sharing the best places to stay, play, eat, beach and travel in Michigan!MIRegion: Statewide -
Village at Bay Harbor
There really is something for everyone in the Village at Bay Harbor!4000 Main StreetPetoskey, MI 49770
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Coopersville Farm Museum & Event Center
Coopersville375 Main StreetCoopersville, MI 49404
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Coopersville Historical Society Museum
Coopersville363 Main St.Coopersville, MI 49404
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Silver Beach Carousel
Have your best day ever!333 Broad St.Saint Joseph, MI 49085
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Scolnik House of the Depression Era
The Scolnik House of the Depression Era tells the story of families living in Muskegon during the Great Depression.504 W. Clay Ave.Muskegon, MI 49440
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The Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum
See the story of L.H. Bailey in his childhood home and gardens.903 S. Bailey AvenueSouth Haven, MI 49090
Region: South
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