Key Milwaukee

May 2025

An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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keymilwaukee.com 5 G r a n d H a v e n H o l l a n d M I C H I G A N D E S T I N AT I O N S Muskegon and its surrounding communities are home to gorgeous natural scenery, thriving arts scenes, delicious cuisine, craft breweries and plenty of shopping opportunities. M U S K E G O N After your Lake Express Ferry Journey, explore the scenic town of Muskegon, a haven for outdoor recreation enthusiasts featuring three state parks, numerous multi-use trails and a staggering 28 miles of sandy beaches. Visit historic lighthouses and towers and enjoy a cold beer at one of six craft breweries. G R A N D H A V E N Stroll Grand Haven's 2 1/2 mile boardwalk, lined with shops and restaurants, walk its soft- sand beaches and tour its picturesque lighthouses. The city honors members of the U.S. Coast Guard at its annual family-friendly Coast Guard Festival July 25-Aug. 3. coastguardfest.org G R A N D R A P I D S With a population of 200,000, Grand Rapids, 42 miles south- east of Muskegon, offers big-city amenities and has become a foodie destination in Michigan. The city boasts 80 breweries and many excellent restaurants and is home to five museums within blocks of each other. Learn about Grand Rapids and U.S. history at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives and the Grand Rapids Public Museum, explore art at the Grand Rapids Art Museum and take kids to the Grand Rapids Children's Museum. H O L L A N D This pretty town, nestled on Lake Macatawa near the Lake Michigan shoreline, celebrates its Dutch heritage each year with the Tulip Time festival. Featuring over 6 million colorful tulips, the festival will be held May 2-11. S A U G AT U C K Known as "the arts coast of Michigan," Saugatuck is known for its vibrant creativity and thriving arts community. However, it is also home to one of the largest freshwater dune systems on Earth, where pristine beaches and rolling dunes surround the shores of Lake Michigan. S a u g a t u c k MUSKEGON GRAND HAVEN HOLLAND SAUGATUCK GRAND RAPIDS 3 2 4 5 1 3 MILWAUKEE L a k e M i c h i g a n The Lake Express provides fast and easy daily roundtrip service between Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Muskegon, Michigan. Just 2-1/2 hours from coast to coast. W i s c o n s i n M i c h i g a n M u s k e g o n

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