Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon is called the "port city" because it is known for fishing, sailing regattas, pleasure boating and as a commercial and cruise ship port. It is a popular vacation destination because of the expansive freshwater beaches, historic architecture and public art collection. It is the most populous city along the western shore of Michigan. At the 2010 census the city population was 38,401. The city is the county seat of Muskegon County. It is at the... Show more southwest corner of Muskegon Township, but is administratively autonomous. The Muskegon Metro area had a population of 173,566 in 2019. It is also part of the larger Grand Rapids-Kentwood-Muskegon-Combined Statistical Area with a population of 1,433,288.