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Muskegon is located in Muskegon County (it is the county seat), and in the West-Southwest Region. It lies northwest of Grand Rapids along U.S. Highway 31, on the banks of the Muskegon River.

In 1812, Jean Baptiste Recollet set up a trading post at Muskegon. Muskegon was once a major lumber center. By the 1890s lumber declined, but the city industrialized rapidly.

Industry continues to contribute to the Muskegon economy, supporting some 39,000 residents. Major employers are Howmet Corporation, an aerospace firm in nearby Whitehall, and Sappi Fine Papers in Muskegon. Wholesale, retail and the service trades also provide employment. The Muskegon Museum of Art and Hackley Library were given to the city by lumber-era magnate Charles Hackley. Heritage Landing is a lakeshore venue for Muskegon's Summer Celebration. Other attractions are the Hartshorn Marina and the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts.

Muskegon is part of the Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland, Michigan metro area.


Art Linda Postmus Photography | Muskegon Museum of Art | Thomas Kinkade / Light Gallery |
Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns Port City Victorian Inn | Port City Victorian Inn Bed & Breakfast |
Education Muskegon Community College | Muskegon Training Education Center |
Restaurants, Cafes, Delis, Bakeries Dockers Waterfront Cafe | El Camino Tacos | Mr. Quick Restaurant | Wayne's Deli |
Gambling Great Lakes Downs |
Golf Mona Lake Inn | Oceana Golf Club |
History Great Lakes Naval Memorial & Museum | Muskegon County Museum |
Public Libraries Hackley Public Library | Hackley Public Library | Muskegon County Library | Muskegon County Library |
Michigan Counties Muskegon County |
Michigan State Parks P. J. Hoffmaster State Park |
Motels, Hotels and Resorts Bel Aire Motel | Best Western Park Plaza Hotel | Best Western Park Plaza Hotel | Comfort Inn | Holiday Inn--Muskegon Harbor | Lake Sch-Nepp-A-Ho Family Campground | Quality Inn & Suites | Woods On The Lake Cottages |
Residential and Commercial Real Estate Carol Zaagman, Real Estate Agent | Coastal Michigan Properties | Exit Realty of Muskegon | Jim Mastee REALTOR | Kurt Pieczynski REALTOR |
Science Muskegon County Airport |
Shopping Angel Reflections |
Health Resorts and Spas Creative Edge |
Sports and Sporting Events Steelhead Charters |
Transportation Muskegon County Airport | Port City Princess |
Wildlife Viewing Bear Lake Channel Charters | Margie J Charters | North Muskegon Charters |

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