Bluffton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Pere Marquette Park Beach showing a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a small group of people
Pere Marquette Park Beach which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a large group of people
Bluffton
USS Silversides featuring military items
USS Silversides which includes interior views

Popular places to visit

Pere Marquette Park Beach which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a large group of people

Pere Marquette Park Beach

Enjoy a relaxing day at this central city park with a wide sandy beach, outdoor activities and lovely views over Lake Michigan.

Pere Marquette Park Beach
USS Silversides featuring military items and a marina

USS Silversides

After years of distinguished service, this U.S. navy submarine has taken on a new and important role as a memorial and military history museum.

USS Silversides
Norman F. Kruse Park

Norman F. Kruse Park

Explore the great outdoors at Norman F. Kruse Park, a lovely green space in Muskegon.

Norman F. Kruse Park
Michigan's Adventure

Michigan's Adventure

Bring the family to Michigan's Adventure and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Muskegon. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or seek out the adventure tours.

Michigan's Adventure
Muskegon State Park which includes general coastal views and a beach

Muskegon State Park

Hike over scenic dunes, paddle in the lake or go wild for winter adventure sports at this beloved nature park.

Muskegon State Park
Hackley and Hume Historic Site featuring a house and heritage elements

Hackley and Hume Historic Site

Explore the beautiful 19th-century mansions of two of Muskegon’s former lumber barons and participate in seasonal activities in and around the site.

Hackley and Hume Historic Site

Our pick of the best Bluffton Hotel Deals

Channel-Waterfront on Muskegon, Walk to the Beach, Lk Michigan, Watch the Ships
Channel-Waterfront on Muskegon, Walk to the Beach, Lk Michigan, Watch the Ships
Muskegon
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Muskegon. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Express Ferry Terminal and USS Silversides ...
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
"The house was amazing! The location is on a quiet dead-end road and right along the channel so you see lots of boats coming and going which was fun to watch. It is a quick walk to the beach and The Deck restaurant so you don’t have to worry about parking or traffic. The availability of having bikes ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025

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Channel-Waterfront on Muskegon, Walk to the Beach, Lk Michigan, Watch the Ships
Gorgeous Lake Michigan Beach
Gorgeous Lake Michigan Beach
Norton Shores
Stay at this cottage in Muskegon. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Lake Express Ferry Terminal and Norman F. Kruse Park are located nearby.
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Gorgeous Lake Michigan Beach
Sandcastle Muskegon Beach Cottage
Sandcastle Muskegon Beach Cottage
Muskegon
The price is NZ$1,451 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$1,451
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Muskegon. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lake Express Ferry Terminal and Pere Marquette Park ...
Sandcastle Muskegon Beach Cottage
The Weathervane Inn
The Weathervane Inn
2.5 out of 5
4527 Dowling St, Montague, MI
Stay at this hotel in Montague. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"We only stayed one night but had no issues. The staff members were friendly, and the in-room hot tub was amazing! Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

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The Weathervane Inn
Baymont by Wyndham Muskegon
Baymont by Wyndham Muskegon
2.5 out of 5
4677 South Harvey Street, I-96 and US 31, Muskegon, MI
The price is NZ$229 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$229
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Muskegon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Staff very friendly"

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Muskegon
Baymont by Wyndham Grand Haven
Baymont by Wyndham Grand Haven
2.5 out of 5
1500 South Beacon Boulevard, Grand Haven, MI
The price is NZ$279 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$279
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Grand Haven. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
Great place.
"It was great! We travel a lot! And if every place was as good as this one it would be awesome! When in the area we will go out of our way to stay there."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Grand Haven
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Other neighbourhoods around Bluffton

Pere Marquette Park Beach which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Beachwood-Bluffton

If you're spending some time in Beachwood-Bluffton, Lake Michigan and Pere Marquette Park Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Beachwood-Bluffton
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Lakeside

While Lakeside isn't home to many top sights, Lake Express Ferry Terminal and Lakeshore Bike Trail are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lakeside
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Nims

While Nims may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lakeshore Bike Trail and Lake Express Ferry Terminal.

Nims
Muskegon State Park showing boating and general coastal views

Laketon Township

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

Laketon Township
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Roosevelt Park

Roosevelt Park is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Lake Express Ferry Terminal and Lakeshore Bike Trail while you're in town.

Roosevelt Park
Muskegon featuring motorbike riding as well as an individual male

Nelson

If you're spending some time in Nelson, Hackley and Hume Historic Site and Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts are top sights worth seeing.

Nelson

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