Historic Sites

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.

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Allegan County Parks, Recreation and Tourism

3283 122nd Ave.
Allegan, MI 49010

Phone: (269) 686-9088
E-Mail Address: tourism@allegancounty.org
Region: South
Website

Allegan
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Historic Charlton Park

2545 S. Charlton Park Rd.
Hastings, MI 49058

Phone: (269) 945-3775
E-Mail Address: socialmedia@charltonpark.org
Region: South
Website

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Journeyman Distillery

109 Generation Drive
Three Oaks, MI 49128

Phone: (269) 820-2050
E-Mail Address: info@journeyman.com
Region: South
Website

Making fine, organic, kosher spirits in the historic Featherbone Factory
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Silver Beach Carousel

333 Broad St.
Saint Joseph, MI 49085

Phone: (269) 932-1141
E-Mail Address: info@silverbeachcarousel.com
Region: South
Website

Have your best day ever!
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National House Inn

102 S Parkview
Marshall, MI 49068

Phone: (269) 781-7374
E-Mail Address: frontdesk@nationalhouseinn.com
Region: South
Website

Restored 1835 stagecoach inn, downtown in Historic District.
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Castle Farms

5052 M-66 North
Charlevoix, MI 49720

Phone: (231) 237-0884
E-Mail Address: info@castlefarms.com
Region: North
Website

See the largest outdoor model railroad in Michigan plus beautiful gardens.
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Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry

556 E Central Ave. PO Box 250
Mackinaw City, MI 49701

Phone: (231) 436-5023
E-Mail Address: info@sheplersferry.com
Region: North
Website

First Class Service. Every Guest. Every Day.
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Harbor Springs Area Historical Society

349 E Main Street
Harbor Springs, MI 49740

Phone: (231) 526-9771
E-Mail Address: mary@harborspringshistory.org
Region: North
Website

349 E Main Street, Harbor Springs, MI
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Legs Inn

6425 North Lake Shore Drive
Cross Village, MI 49723

Phone: (231) 526-2281
E-Mail Address: info@legsinn.com
Region: North
Website

LOCATED AT THE END OF HISTORIC M-119 (TUNNEL OF TREES)
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Park Place Hotel & Conference Center

300 East State St.
Traverse City, MI 49684

Phone: (231) 946-5000
E-Mail Address: dos@park-place-hotel.com
Region: North
Website

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Peninsula Cellars

11480 Center Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686

Phone: (231) 933-9787
E-Mail Address: caitlin@peninsulacellars.com
Region: North
Website

Peninsula Cellars is a family run winery located on the Old Mission Peninsula.
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Chippewa Hotel

7221 Main Street, PO Box 250
Mackinac Island, MI 49757

Phone: (906) 847-3341
E-Mail Address: brian@chippewahotel.com
Region: Upper Peninsula
Website

Mackinac Island
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Herman's Boy Inc.

220 Northland Dr NE
Rockford, MI 49341

Phone: (616) 866-2900
E-Mail Address: herman@hermansboy.com
Region: Central
Website

Coffee Roastery, Deli, Smokehouse, Confectionery, Bakery, Kitchen Gadgets & more
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Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum/Historical Society

18335 N. Whitefish Point Road
Paradise, MI 49768

Phone: (906) 635-1742
Region: Upper Peninsula
Website

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The Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum

903 S. Bailey Avenue
South Haven, MI 49090 US

Phone: (269) 637-3251
E-Mail Address: info@libertyhydebailey.org
Region: South
Website

See the story of L.H. Bailey in his childhood home and gardens.
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Holland Museum

31 W. 10th St
Holland, MI 49423

Phone: (616) 392-9084
E-Mail Address: rlevine@hollandmuseum.org
Region: Central
Website

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Coopersville Historical Society Museum

363 Main St.
Coopersville, MI 49404

Phone: (616) 997-7240
E-Mail Address: budphoto@allcom.net
Region: Central
Website

Coopersville
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USS Silversides Submarine Museum

1346 Bluff (near Pere Marquette Park)
Muskegon, MI 49443

Phone: (231) 755-1230
E-Mail Address: contactus@silversidesmuseum.org
Region: Central
Website

Climb aboard, immerse into the past and discover the future
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S.S. Milwaukee Clipper

2098 Lakeshore Drive
Muskegon, MI 49441

Phone: (231) 755-0990
E-Mail Address: mlplant@comcast.net
Region: Central
Website

Oldest surviving Great Lakes passenger ship now operating as a Great Lakes maritime museum; open for tours.
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Lakeshore Museum Center

430 W Clay Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49440

Phone: (231) 724-5524
E-Mail Address: info@lakeshoremuseum.org
Region: Central
Website

The Lakeshore Museum Center has five unique sites to tour in Muskegon County.
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Art of Cookery

312 S. Division Street
Whitehall, MI 49461 US

Phone: (231) 740-4065
E-Mail Address: ican@artcookery.com
Region: Central
Website

Go back to simpler times. Experience for yourself the culinary skills of your choosing.
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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum

303 Pearl St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Phone: (616) 254-0400
E-Mail Address: kristin.mooney@nara.gov
Region: Central
Website

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Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery

3142 4 Mile Rd NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Phone: (616) 361-5567
E-Mail Address: bigapple@robinettes.com
Region: Central
Website

Apples, cider & hard cider made on site, large gift shop, corn maze, hayrides
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Historic White Pine Village

1687 S. Lakeshore Drive
Ludington, MI 49431

Phone: (231) 843-4808
E-Mail Address: info@historicwhitepinevillage.org
Region: Central
Website

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Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers

PO Box 673
Ludington, MI

Phone: (231) 845-7417
E-Mail Address: splkadirector@gmail.com
Region: Central
Website

Step back in time and tour our historic lighthouses!
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The Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant

1549 Glendale Ave.
Petoskey, MI 49770 US

Phone: (231) 347-2410
(800) 530-9898
E-Mail Address: info@theterraceinn.com
Region: North
Website

The Terrace Inn is a Historic Inn with 38 rooms and fine dining restaurant
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Tibbits Opera House

14 South Hanchett Street
Coldwater, MI 49036

Phone: (517) 278-6029
E-Mail Address: sburdick@tibbits.org
Region: South
Website

More than just a theatre, this historic gem has year-round entertainment for all
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Point Betsie Lighthouse

3701 Point Betsie Road
Frankfort, MI 49635

Phone: +1 231-352-7644
E-Mail Address: info@pointbetsie.org
Region: North
Website

Benzie County's most famous landmark
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Lake Michigan Lighthouse Map & Circle Tour

E-Mail Address: courtney@wmta.org
Region: Statewide
Website

Get a Free Copy of this year's Lake Michigan Lighthouse Map (or view online)
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Coopersville Farm Museum & Event Center

375 Main Street
Coopersville, MI 49404

Phone: (616) 997-8555
E-Mail Address: info@coopersvillefarmmuseum.org
Region: Central
Website

Coopersville
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S.S. City of Milwaukee

99 Arthur Street
Manistee, MI 49660

Phone: (231) 723-3587
E-Mail Address: linjoyspencer49@yahoo.com
Region: North
Website

National historic landmark, operating as a musuem and a bed and breakfast.
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Fallasburg Arts Festival

1124 Fallasburg Park Dr. NE
Lowell, MI 49331

Phone: (616) 897-8545
E-Mail Address: info@lowellartsmi.org
Region: Central
Website

Fine Arts and Crafts Annual 2-Day Outdoor Festival at Fallasburg Park, Lowell
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Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce

115 South Lake Street
Suite A
Boyne City, MI 49712

Phone: (231) 582-6222
E-Mail Address: info@boynechamber.com
Region: North
Website

Boyne City
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Marshall Historical Society

107 North Kalamazoo
Marshall, MI 49068

Phone: (269) 781-8544
E-Mail Address: info@marshallhistoricalsociety.org
Region: South
Website

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Port of Ludington Maritime Museum

214 S. Lakeshore Drive
Ludington, MI 49431

Phone: (231) 425-3825
E-Mail Address: rebecca@mchshistory.org
Region: Central
Website

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The Grill House Restaurant & The Silo Banquets and Catering

1071 32nd Street
Allegan, MI 49010

Phone: (269) 686-9192
E-Mail Address: silosales@grillhouse.net
Region: South
Website

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Muskegon Museum of Art

296 W. Webster Ave
Muskegon, MI 49440 US

Phone: (231) 720-2574
E-Mail Address: mcurran@muskegonartmuseum.org
Region: Central
Website

Changing exhibitions enhance displays of paintings, sculpture, glass, and prints
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Tri-Cities Historical Museum

200 Washington Ave.
Grand Haven, MI 49417

Phone: (616) 842-0700
E-Mail Address: lnease@tri-citiesmuseum.org
Region: Central
Website

A local history museum serving Grand Haven, Spring Lake, and Ferrysburg.
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S.S. Badger

701 Maritime Drive
Ludington, MI 49431

E-Mail Address: info@ssbadger.com
Region: Central
Website

Travels between Ludington, Michigan and Manitowoc, Wisconsin
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Mackinac State Historic Parks

207 W. Sinclair Ave
Mackinaw City, MI 49770

Phone: (906) 847-3328
E-Mail Address: millerd44@michigan.gov
Region: North
Website

Six living history sites in three state parks. More than 300 years of history.
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Mission Point Lighthouse

20500 Center Road
Traverse City, MI 49686

Phone: (231) 645-0759
E-Mail Address: missionpointlight@gmail.com
Region: North
Website

Traverse City and Old Mission Peninsula historic icon
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Krasl Art Center

707 Lake Blvd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085

Phone: (269) 983-0271
E-Mail Address: aerickson@krasl.org
Region: South
Website

Krasl Art Center brings people and art together for classes, events, and more.
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Village at Bay Harbor

4000 Main Street
Petoskey, MI 49770

Phone: (231) 439-2544
E-Mail Address: info@bayharbor.com
Region: North
Website

There really is something for everyone in the Village at Bay Harbor!
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W.K. Kellogg Conference Center and Manor House

3700 East Gull Lake Drive
Hickory Corners, MI 49060 US

Phone: (269) 671-2400
E-Mail Address: conference@kbs.msu.edu
Region: South
Website

Take a stroll in our natural gardens, walk the shore of picturesque Gull Lake and tour the historical Kellogg Manor.
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Keweenaw Mountain Lodge

14252 US 41
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4403
E-Mail Address: info@keweenawresort.com
Region: Upper Peninsula
Website

A wilderness resort at the top of the Keweenaw. Fun.joyous.adventuresome.
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MOO-ville Creamery

5875 S M66
Nashville, MI 49073 US

Phone: (517) 852-9003
E-Mail Address: moovilleorder@hotmail.com
Region: South
Website

A family fun destination with great, fresh dairy products!
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Kalamazoo Valley Museum

230 North Rose St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 US

Phone: (269) 373-7990
(800) 772-3370
E-Mail Address: museumstaff@kvcc.edu
Region: South
Website

Welcome to the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, where there is always something new!
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Amway Grand Plaza Hotel

187 Monroe NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Phone: (616) 774-2000
E-Mail Address: mktgprojects@ahchospitality.com
Region: Central
Website

The historic Amway Grand Plaza is much more than a hotel. It's a destination.
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Visit Muskegon

610 W. Western Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49440

Phone: (231) 724-3100
(800) 250-9283
E-Mail Address: info@visitmuskegon.org
Region: Central
Website

Muskegon is a 4-season playground with things to see and do for every member of the family!
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Mission Point Resort

One Lakeshore Drive
Mackinac Island, MI 49757

Phone: (906) 847-3000
(800) 833-7711
E-Mail Address: info@missionpoint.com
Region: Upper Peninsula
Website

Genuine hospitality, inviting comfort & delicious food in a setting of unparalleled beauty.
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Mason County Historical Society

130 E Ludington Ave
Ludington, MI 49431 US

Phone: (231) 843-4808
E-Mail Address: rebecca@mchshistory.org
Region: Central
Website

Helping to foster a deeper understanding of and appreciation for Mason County history
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Friends of Coopersville & Marne Railway

306 Main St
Coopersville, MI 49404

Phone: (616) 997-7000
E-Mail Address: info@mitrain.net
Region: Central
Website

West Michigan's All-Volunteer, Historic Railroad providing a vintage train ride experience for passengers of all ages.
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Gilmore Car Museum

6865 Hickory Corners
Hickory Corners, MI 49060 US

Phone: (269) 671-5089
E-Mail Address: info@gilmorecarmuseum.org
Region: South
Website

The North America's Largest Auto Museum
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Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours

515 East Portage Avenue
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 US

Phone: (906) 632-2512
E-Mail Address: information@famoussoolocks.com
Region: North
Website

Make your visit to the U.P. memorable with a trip through the Soo Locks
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The Vault Hotel

600 Shelden Ave
Houghton, MI 49931 US

Phone: (906) 481-1100
E-Mail Address: info@thevaulthotel.com
Region: Upper Peninsula
Website

A modern-luxe boutique hotel in a historic bank building in downtown Houghton.
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Little Traverse Historical Society & History Museum

100 Depot Ct
Petoskey, MI 49770 US

Phone: (231) 347-2620
E-Mail Address: info@petoskeymuseum.org
Region: North
Website

Housing permanent and temporary exhibits on the region's history and on Ernest Hemingway.
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Tours Around Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI US

Phone: (616) 970-4825
E-Mail Address: info@ToursAroundMichigan.com
Region: Statewide
Website

Group experiences & tours. History. Art. Riverfront. Ghosts. Fun!
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Kalamazoo State Theatre

404 S. Burdick
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 US

Phone: (269) 345-6500
E-Mail Address: info@kazoostate.com
Region: South
Website

Kalamazoo's Premiere Concert Venue!
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Grand Hotel

286 Grand Avenue
Mackinac Island, MI 49757 US

Phone: (906) 847-3331
E-Mail Address: dorlando@grandhotel.com
Region: Upper Peninsula
Website

Welcome to the World’s Largest Summer Hotel
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History Center at Courthouse Square

313 N Cass St
Berrien Springs, MI 49103 US

Phone: (269) 471-1202
E-Mail Address: info@berrienhistory.org
Region: South
Website

The History Center at Courthouse Square, operated by the Berrien County Historical Association
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Hackley & Hume Historic Site

484 W. Webster Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49440 US

Phone: (231) 722-7578
E-Mail Address: info@lakeshoremuseum.org
Region: Central
Website

The Hackley and Hume Historic Site preserves the homes of Muskegon's most well-known lumber barons.
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Fire Barn Museum

510 W. Clay Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49440 US

Phone: (231) 722-7578
E-Mail Address: info@lakeshoremuseum.org
Region: Central
Website

The Fire Barn Museum serves as a living memorial to the brave men and women who have served as County firefighters
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Scolnik House of the Depression Era

504 W. Clay Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49440 US

Phone: (231) 722-7578
E-Mail Address: info@lakeshoremuseum.org
Region: Central
Website

The Scolnik House of the Depression Era tells the story of families living in Muskegon during the Great Depression.
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My Michigan Beach and Travel

MI US

E-Mail Address: jillhalpin@mymichiganbeach.com
Region: Statewide
Website

Michigan's TOP Travel Information Website: Sharing the best places to stay, play, eat, beach and travel in Michigan!
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The Historic Hotel Nichols

201 Center Street
South Haven, MI 49090 US

Phone: (269) 872-3943
E-Mail Address: thehotelnichols@gmail.com
Region: South
Website

Established in 1884
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