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  Muskegon, Michigan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The city is adjacent to two bodies of water: Lake Michigan to the west and Muskegon Lake to the north.
Muskegon Summer Celebration (late June/early July), is a ten-day festival, held during the July 4th holiday every year, that brings national music acts of all backgrounds to the shore of Muskegon Lake at Heritage Landing.
Michigan's Adventure, the largest amusement park in the state, is located in Muskegon County, a few miles north of the city of Muskegon.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Muskegon,_Michigan   (1809 words)

  
 Muskegon County, Michigan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Muskegon County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan.
The county board of commissioners controls the budget but has only limited authority to make laws or ordinances.
In Michigan, most local government functions — police and fire, building and zoning, tax assessment, street maintenance, etc. — are the responsibility of individual cities and townships.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Muskegon_County,_Michigan   (466 words)

  
 Muskegon Heights, Michigan 49444 - InfoMI.com
Muskegon Heights is a major southeastern suburb of the greater Muskegon area.
It is bordered on the north by Muskegon, on the south by Norton shores and on the west by Roosevelt Park.
It’s origin goes back to 1890 when local business leaders were looking to stimulate the economy in the county after the lumber boom ended.
www.infomi.com /city/muskegonheights   (138 words)

  
 City of Muskegon - Pure Michigan Travel
Muskegon’s cultural side includes the Frauenthal Theatre, which hosts Broadway scale plays and entertainment; a renowned Museum of Art and a superb Museum of History.
Entertainment abounds throughout the year where Muskegon’s Summer Celebration, with national acts and cultural focus, the largest Air Fair in the state, many public golf courses, Michigan’s Adventure amusement and water park, and thoroughbred racing attract thousands of visitors each year.
Muskegon is also port to the Lake Express, high-speed ferry connecting travelers from Muskegon to Milwaukee in 2½ hours with daily trips across Lake Michigan.
www.michigan.org /travel/city/index.asp?city=G3715   (229 words)

  
 Muskegon, Michigan 49443 - InfoMI.com
Muskegon is located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the county of the same name.
Situated on Muskegon Lake, which is really the mouth of the Muskegon River, this area was aptly named by French explorers in the late 1600’s from the Indian word: Masquignon, meaning: "marshy river." The first recorded settlers here were Louis Baddeau and Joseph Troutier, who opened trading posts in 1834 and 1835 respectively.
The lumber boom was good to the town, and it was incorporated into a village in 1861 and later as a city in 1869.
www.infomi.com /city/muskegon   (209 words)

  
 Muskegon-Michigan-Muskegon Business - Muskegon Area First is a countywide economic development corporation focused on ...
Muskegon-Michigan-Muskegon Business - Muskegon Area First is a countywide economic development corporation focused on leveraging public and private investment to accelerate business growth and the creation of high-quality employment opportunities in Muskegon County.
Muskegon County is a fast growing lakeshore community in Western Michigan.
It is part of the Grand Rapids –; Muskegon – Holland Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), the fastest growing region in the upper Midwest with a population of nearly 1.1 million persons.
www.muskegonareafirst.org   (193 words)

  
 A Michigan Thing - Muskegon
Muskegon has many cultural venues such as the state of the art, fully restored, Frauenthal Center.
Muskegon also hosts the UHL Ice Hockey contender, the Muskegon Fury, the Colonial Cup Champions for 2004-2005 season.
Muskegon has successfully blended the best it has to offer during the first two weeks of July by combining Muskegon Summer Celebration with a slide right into the Muskegon Air fair.
www.amichiganthing.com /muskegon.shtml   (383 words)

  
 Seeing The Light - Muskegon Pier Lighthouse
In 1851, the first light at Muskegon was constructed on shore, and consisted of a keepers dwelling with an integrated roof-mounted tower.
With the Army Corps of Engineers completion of the harbor pier in 1902, the decision was made to replace this shore light with a new light at the end of the pier, with work completed the following year.
It is sad to say that we do not remember too much about our visit to the Muskegon Pier light, other than the fact that most of the photographs we took turned-out to be terrible.
www.terrypepper.com /lights/michigan/muskegon/muskegon.htm   (254 words)

  
 Edison Landing - Commercial Real Estate - Waterfront Property - Muskegon, Michigan
In the spring of 2001, Muskegon joined an elite group of 11 Michigan communities receiving a SmartZone designation from the State of Michigan.
The Muskegon Lakeshore SmartZone Edison Landing is a joint venture between the private and public sector to redevelop a critical piece of Downtown Muskegon’s shoreline as a mixed-use development that includes residential, retail, office/commercial and recreational components.
The Michigan Department of Transportation has approved the redirection of existing traffic from Webster and Muskegon Avenues to the new Shoreline Drive, which will be designated as Business U.S. Once completed, Shoreline Drive traffic is expected to exceed 20,000 vehicles per day.
www.muskegonlakefront.com /ourstory.htm   (635 words)

  
 Muskegon vacation rentals, Muskegon rentals Michigan, Cyber Rentals
Open All Year- Muskegon, Michigan vacation rental cottage is a charming 2-story, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, like-new home between Lake Michigan beach and Muskegon Lake in Muskegon - 2 minutes by car (0.3 mile/0.5 km) west to the award-winning beach at Lake Michigan and 2-minute stroll east (170 yards/180 m.) to Muskegon Lake.
This Michigan vacation cottage is ideal for families up to 6.
Stroll less than 200 yards to your mini beach on Muskegon Lake at the end of your street, perfect for small children, for watching sailboat races, and for ice fishing in winter.
cyberrentals.com /USA/.../vacation-cottage-Muskegon/p122785.htm   (774 words)

  
 Muskegon, Michigan City Page
Muskegon, MI Muskegon County is located in the western part of the lower peninsula, along 26 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline.
Muskegon Channel, which runs from Lake Michigan through the sand dunes to Muskegon Lake, opens the harbor to world trade.
Muskegon Lake, largest of 40 lakes in Muskegon County, is the focal point of the area comprised of Muskegon, Muskegon Heights, North Muskegon, Norton Shores, Roosevelt Park, and surrounding townships.
www.superpages.com /cities/cp/mi/muskegon   (428 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Muskegon, Michigan (MI) (Muskegon County) - (city) - Facts and Information
Muskegon co., W Mich., 33 mi/53 km WNW of Grand Rapids, on L. Michigan; 43°13'N 86°15'W. Elev.
A port of entry, the city is a car-ferry terminus and a ship/RR transfer point for a farm, fruit, and industrial region.
The first sawmill was built in 1837, and the lumber industry thrived until 1890, when the city was swept by fire.
reference.allrefer.com /gazetteer/M/M12402-muskegon.html   (213 words)

  
 Muskegon Lakers Soccer Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
We consist of approximately 26 "travel" soccer teams comprised of players within the U9-U19 age ranges who live in the West Michigan area.
He has coached some of the Muskegon Laker Teams and served as "Personal Team Trainer" for others.
We are very excited about the increase in his willingness to work with our coaches and teams and anxious to get things rolling.
www.muskegonlakers.com   (197 words)

  
 Muskegon Habitat for Humanity located in Muskegon Michigan
HFHI seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.
Muskegon County Habitat for Humanity promotes home ownership with volunteers building houses in partnership with Muskegon residents in need of adequate housing.
Muskegon County Habitat for Humanity does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, handicap, religion, marital status, or because any portion of an applicant's income is derived from public assistance programs.
www.muskegonhabitat.org   (130 words)

  
 Muskegon Area Chamber of Commerce
Muskegon Area Chamber of Commerce leads the way in downtown redevelopment with its plans to move ahead with a new building!
Your Chamber is committed to to building a downtown space designed to better serve our members and our community.
Muskegon Area Chamber of Commerce • 900 Third Street, Suite 200 • Muskegon, MI 49440 • (231) 722-3751 •
www.muskegon.org   (191 words)

  
 Edison Landing - Clean Michigan Initiative - Commercial Real Estate - Waterfront Property - Muskegon, Michigan - Smart ...
Funding is also in place for the construction of the seawall and boardwalk along the shoreline, assuring purchasers of convenient pedestrian access to the water.
Shoreline Drive and the relocation of Terrace Street will be constructed by the City of Muskegon and the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Muskegon Lakeshore SmartZoneSM on Muskegon Lake is a Planned Unit Development (or PUD).
www.muskegonlakefront.com /theplan.htm   (388 words)

  
 Michigan Works - Muskegon-Oceana
Muskegon and Oceana Counties have experienced in the last decade not only significant economic growth, but also a changing economy.
Muskegon Heights - The agency provides a full range of employment and training services including general and vocational assessments designed to increase employability skills.
Muskegon Heights - US Census Testing Site and a variety of other job fairs which are periodically being held.
www.michiganworks.org /page.cfm/189   (1325 words)

  
 Parmenter O'Toole, law firm in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., Michigan, U.S.A.
John M. Briggs, III (Member) born Muskegon, Michigan, May 24, 1942; admitted to bar, 1968, Michigan and U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan; 1974, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; 2000, U.S. Supreme Court.
Brad Groom (Member) born Grand Rapids, Michigan, June 8, 1954; admitted to bar, 1980, Michigan and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan; 1991, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit.
Eric J. Fauri (Of Counsel) born Lansing, Michigan, February 16, 1942; admitted to bar, 1967, Michigan and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan; 1972, U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan; 1974, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit.
www.lawyers.com /Michigan/Muskegon/Parmenter-OToole-728341-f.html   (1848 words)

  
 Muskegon Michigan Boating and Marina Links
Muskegon is one of our favorite locations for boating.
Muskegon Summer Celebration - 10-day music festival in Muskegon, Michigan with nationally known artists performing nightly.
Welcome to Muskegon County and all of West Michigan!
boatingontheweb.com /muskegon.htm   (62 words)

  
 Muskegon County, Michigan - michiganbackroads.com
At one time there were 47 sawmills on Lake Muskegon.
The Musketawa Trail is a 26 mile trail between Marne and Muskegon, Michigan.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, all content is simply the opinion of the editor and does not constitute travel or legal advice.
michiganbackroads.com /counties/muskegon.htm   (105 words)

  
 Muskegon County Museum
Link to the State of Michigan's network of research resources.
We try to bring you fresh daytrips leading to festivals, museums, state parks, hidden treasures and ghost towns including Michigan maps and travel directions where possible.
A collection of images of Muskegon's Maranatha Center from the earliest days to the present.
www.muskegonmuseum.org /links.asp   (163 words)

  
 Port City Victorian Inn Bed & Breakfast - Muskegon, Michigan - BBOnline.com / Introduction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The exquisite grand entryway features detailed workmanship evident in the beautifully carved posts and spindles of the all natural oak wood stair case and paneling.
Port City Victorian Inn is a member of Michigan's WestShore Bed & Breakfast Association, an inspected and approved member of Michigan's Lake to Lake Bed & Breakfast Association, West Michigan Tourist Association and is rated 2-diamonds by AAA.
Port City Victorian Inn is a member of Michigan's WestShore Bed & Breakfast Association, an inspected and approved member of Michigan's Lake to Lake Bed & Breakfast Association and is rated 2-diamonds by AAA.
www.bbonline.com /mi/portcity   (382 words)

  
 A Michigan Thing :: Muskegon Hotel/Motel Listings
AmeriHost Inn Muskegon is conveniently located just off US 31 and I-96 Interchange.
We are 1/4 mile from Great Lakes downs Race Track and Lakeshore Marketplace, 2 miles from the Muskegon county airport, and 3 miles from P.J. Hoffmaster State Park.
The Holiday Inn®-Muskegon Harbor is the only full service hotel in Muskegon, an 8 story brick building featuring the Harbor Steak House restaurant and lounge.
www.amichiganthing.com /cgi-bin/SearchLodg.cgi?PropTyp=Hotel/Motel&City=Muskegon   (308 words)

  
 Muskegon, Michigan - City of Muskegon Official Website
Muskegon is home to the Muskegon Thunder arena football team and the Muskegon Fury.
Both teams play at the LC Walker Arena in downtown Muskegon.
Signup on our free e-mail list to be notified when an update is made to the Muskegonferry.com website.
www.muskegon-mi.gov   (365 words)

  
 Michigan's Adventure | Muskegon, MI
Park operator Cedar Fair, L.P. now owns and operates this amusement park and water park located 49 miles from Grand Rapids and 200 miles from Detroit or Chicago in Muskegon, Michigan.
Michigan's Adventure has a variety of rides and attractions to enjoy including the park's top rated wooden roller coaster, Shivering Timbers.
See a list of Roller Coasters located at Michigan's Adventure.
www.ultimaterollercoaster.com /themeparks/locator/park.mpl?id=miadventure_mi   (100 words)

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