Central Michigan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Fall Gales Grand Haven
Fall Gales Grand Haven
Fall Gales on Lake Michigan in Grand Haven.
One of the many lighthousesthat lined the shores of the Great Lakes to keep shipping safe. #OnTheRoad
A silo painted up like a canister of New Era Potato chips, located along East Grand River drive near Portland, Michigan.

New Era was a popular brand of chips around Michigan in the 1950's and onward until it was bought out by Frito-Lay in 1981.

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Where to stay in Central Michigan

Downtown Grand Rapids is second largest metropolitan area in entire Michigan state.

Downtown Grand Rapids

While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.

Downtown Grand Rapids
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Norton Shores

Travellers come to Norton Shores for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lake Michigan and Hoffmaster State Park while you're in town.

Norton Shores
Water falls at Frederik Meijer's garden in Grand Rapids, Michigan in autumn time.

Kentwood

Kentwood is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Woodland Mall or Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve.

Kentwood
Grand Rapids Art Museum featuring a city

Heartside

Heartside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Van Andel Arena and Grand Rapids Children's Museum while in the area.

Heartside
Muskegon State Park which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as an individual male

Laketon Township

If you're spending some time in Laketon Township, Lake Michigan and Muskegon State Park are top sights worth seeing.

Laketon Township
Aerial view on the center of Uden

Downtown Holland

If you're spending some time in Downtown Holland, New Holland Brewing and Windmill Island are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Holland
Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth

Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth

3 out of 5
1 Covered Bridge Ln Frankenmuth MI
The price is NZ$310 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$310
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Frankenmuth. Enjoy free parking, 4 indoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,534 reviews)
Cleanliness of our room

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport

Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport

3 out of 5
3333 28th St SE Grand Rapids MI
The price is NZ$147 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
NZ$147
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,470 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff and great amenities.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown

2.5 out of 5
433 Dudley Place NE Grand Rapids MI
The price is NZ$237 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$237
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Affordable Suites of America Grand Rapids

Affordable Suites of America Grand Rapids

3 out of 5
2701 E Beltline Ave SE Grand Rapids MI
Stay at this aparthotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fireplace in reception. Popular attractions Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture ...
5.8/10 (98 reviews)
Excellent customer service

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Affordable Suites of America Grand Rapids
Aloha Beach Club Resort

Aloha Beach Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
3358 US-23 Oscoda MI
Stay at this beach cottage in Oscoda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach.
7.8/10 Good! (60 reviews)
It was a nice property. Loved being at the water. I never saw anything that said you should bring your own towels which was disappointing. Would have been nice to get the check in text a little sooner in the day instead of a half hour before check in (it included that towels were needed). Would certainly ...

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Aloha Beach Club Resort
 1950's Themed Historic Home In Downtown Frankenmuth Heart. Perfect location.

1950's Themed Historic Home In Downtown Frankenmuth Heart. Perfect location.

Frankenmuth MI
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Frankenmuth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (154 reviews)
This was our forth time staying at this home. This home is centrally located, clean, and absolutely stunning! I highly recommend staying here!

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

1950's Themed Historic Home In Downtown Frankenmuth Heart. Perfect location.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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