Central Michigan, MI

Travel Guide

Central Michigan
Central Michigan
Central Michigan
Central Michigan
Central Michigan

Where to stay in Central Michigan

Downtown Grand Rapids is second largest metropolitan area in entire Michigan state.

Downtown Grand Rapids

4.5/5(217 area reviews)

While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.

Downtown Grand Rapids
 Aerial View of Riverside Homes and Forest Landscape in Norton Shores, Muskegon, Michigan”

Norton Shores

Travelers come to Norton Shores for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lake Michigan and Hoffmaster State Park while you're in town.

Norton Shores
Aerial view on the center of Uden

Downtown Holland

If you're spending some time in Downtown Holland, New Holland Brewing and Windmill Island are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Holland
Water falls at Frederik Meijer's garden in Grand Rapids, Michigan in autumn time.

Kentwood

Kentwood is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Woodland Mall or Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve.

Kentwood
Laketon Township

Laketon Township

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

Laketon Township
 Aerial View of the Muskegon South Pier head Lighthouse and Lake Michigan Shoreline Muskegon, Michigan, USA

Lakeside

5/5(1 area review)

While there might not be top attractions in Lakeside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Express Ferry Terminal and Lakeshore Bike Trail.

Lakeside
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport

Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport

3 out of 5
3333 28th St SE Grand Rapids MI
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth

Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth

3 out of 5
1 Covered Bridge Ln Frankenmuth MI
Fully refundable
$167 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$189 total
May 18 - May 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Frankenmuth. Enjoy free parking, 4 indoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,506 reviews)
Ive been going since I was under 3 always love going back great food activities shops and more my daughters had a blast

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG

3 out of 5
310 Pearl Street NW Grand Rapids MI
$144 nightly
The price is $170 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$170 total
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
Location is great- close to the river. We walked

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Affordable Suites of America Grand Rapids

Affordable Suites of America Grand Rapids

3 out of 5
2701 E Beltline Ave SE Grand Rapids MI
Stay at this aparthotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fireplace in the lobby. Popular attractions Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture ...
5.8/10 (105 reviews)
We were not allowed to check in. They said Hotels.com did not send the reservation to them. I'm not sure who to blame about that, but the property itself was a converted apartment complex, and had sketchy characters wandering the parking lot, and a lot of pot smell. In the end, I was glad we had ...

Reviewed on May 4, 2026

Affordable Suites of America Grand Rapids
Aloha Beach Club Resort

Aloha Beach Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
3358 US-23 Oscoda MI
Book a stay at this beach cottage in Oscoda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach.
7.8/10 Good! (63 reviews)
View is incredible from cabin 14 (the whole property,really). Had everything we could need. The beach is very nice. Our cabin was clean and clutter free. The property has a nice vibe. I/we would absolutely stay there again.

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026

Aloha Beach Club Resort
Hot Tub, pristine beach access, 2-bdrm cottage with AC, WiFi near Port Austin #2

Hot Tub, pristine beach access, 2-bdrm cottage with AC, WiFi near Port Austin #2

Port Austin MI
Stay at this cottage in Port Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Bird Creek Golf Club and Veteran's Memorial Park ...
8/10 Very Good! (10 reviews)
This was a great little get away for me and my little family and pup. Great location and short brisk walk to the water. I feel like the locals werent hapoy with us being there bc the moment i got out of my truck with kiddos and dog the woman that lives in that community fulltime made sure to tell ...

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026

Hot Tub, pristine beach access, 2-bdrm cottage with AC, WiFi near Port Austin #2
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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