Muskegon has many different opportunities to enjoy the finer things in life--from museums to sports we have a little bit of everything. Click on any icon to find out more details or click here to see Muskegon's website.
The Hackley/Hume Houses are great examples of life as a lumber baron. Come and see the house decorated as it would have been 100 years ago. They also have a new house featuring Depression Era decoration - "a stark contrast to the opulence" of the Hackley/Hume Houses.
The Muskegon Museum of Art is home to a great collection of works by artists both global and local. There are free guided tours on Thursday afternoons.
The West Shore Symphony Orchestra kicked off their year in September with Roman Festivals, featuring exquisite trumpet music. Their next performance is in November featuring the Eroica Trio joining WSSO to play Beethoven's Fifth.
The Muskegon Concert Series has a great lineup scheduled for the 2008-2009 season. They began their season on October 3, with the Nathaniel Dett Chorale. The ensemble featured uplifting, Afrocentric music spanning the full spectrum of chorale styles. Check out their website so you can get in on the music!
Only a half hour drive away, Grand Rapids offers even more museums, music and magic (with flowers and on the field).
The Van Andel Museum offers a number of summer camps for youngsters, as well as daily features including "Life as a Princess" and "Life as a Pirate". Sure hits for any age group!
The Grand Rapids Art Museum has been made new! It is the first newly built Green (environmentally friendly) art museum in the world! Another first for West Michigan. Come see this magnificent museum and the wonderful art contained in it.
If you are looking for entertainment for your children, check out the Grand Rapids Children's Museum which FamilyFun Magazine's Vacation Guide called "A MUST-SEE West Michigan destination."
The Grand Rapids Symphony has a full lineup of concerts for all music lovers. They have a classical series of concerts, pops series, SymphonicBoom, and a lollipop series of concerts for kids. Check out their website to see the full array of wonderful music - then go hear it!
The Frederik Meijer Gardens has an amazing outdoor display of work by spaniard Jaume Plensa, who sculpts with the alphabet. You've got to see these pieces. Also, if you have children or grandchildren, the Children's Gardens are a great opportunity for them to explore and work off some energy. The Children's Garden includes a replica log cabin, a large tree house, and a farm with a gorgeous vegetable garden. There is also a boardwalk where you can marvel in the variety of plant and animal life as you walk above a woodland marsh.
If concerts are more your thing, the Van Andel Arena has just the thing. The upcoming concert line-up includes Def Lepperd, Van Halen, The Foo Fighters, and the American Idol tour, in addition to playing host for numerous sporting events. If you'd like to make an evening of it, the Arena is conveniently located by The B.O.B., and many other downtown restaurants.
The Frauenthal Theatre is the home for the arts in Muskegon. The theater is home to the West Shore Symphony Orchestra, the Muskegon Civic Theatre, the Miss Michigan pageant, and the Muskegon Community Concerts. Check out their website for the full schedule of events for this year.
The Muskegon Lumberjacks (used to be Fury) are back! The team was the Lumberjacks from 1984-1992; they played in 6 Turner Cup Championships and won 2 of them. Join in the fun with the Lumberjacks! Click here for a game schedule. Click here to go to the Lumberjacks website, where you can find out when the 'Jacks will be out on the town - at a restaurant near you!
The Grand Rapids Griffins take to the ice with magic of their own. The Griffins are a farm team for the Detroit Red Wings - in fact, many former Griffins got to hoist The Stanley Cup with the Wings last spring. Come see the guys hit the ice in GR before they hit the big time. Maybe you can even get an autograph or two!
