West Coast Michigan at a Glance
Michigan's
West Coast follows the shore of Lake
Michigan, one of the Great Lakes, providing visitors with numerous beaches,
bike paths and lake excursion opportunities. Located inland, Grand
Rapids, the largest center in the area, features attractions such as the
Frederik
Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and the Gerald
R. Ford Museum. Each July, the Muskegon
Summer Celebration offers 11 days of music on the lakefront by some of the
nation's most-recognized performers. In Grand
Haven, late July and early August is time for the Coast
Guard Fest, a week-long festival where families can enjoy a parade, Coast
Guard ship tours, boat parades and much more. Other regional activities include
golf, dune rides and riverboat cruises.
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