Michigan's Adventure
Michigan's Adventure is a 250-acre (1.0 km2) amusement park in Muskegon County, Michigan, about halfway between Muskegon and Whitehall. This is one of the sights of Fruitland Township. The site is in the hands of Enchanted Parks.
A theme park inside Fruitland Township
Open late May through mid October
Michigan's Adventure is a seasonal theme park: open late May through mid October. Check its calendar for the days and hours. When to go ↓
37 rides and 7 roller coasters
Including 4 water rides, on 250 acres. Open since 1956. About ↓
You can stay in Fruitland Township
Michigan's Adventure is inside Fruitland Township, which has 6 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Milwaukee
Milwaukee is about 87 miles west (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Open late May through mid October
Typical highs and lows in Fruitland Township. Gray months it’s closed. Green months are open and mild.
Michigan's Adventure
Michigan's Adventure is a 250-acre (1.0 km2) amusement park in Muskegon County, Michigan, about halfway between Muskegon and Whitehall. It is the largest amusement park in the state of Michigan. It is owned by EPR Properties and operated by Enchanted Parks. As of 2024, Michigan's Adventure has over 60 rides, slides and attractions, more than any other park in the state.
The park also includes an outdoor water park, WildWater Adventure. The park is headlined by seven roller coasters, including Shivering Timbers, a wooden coaster, and a suspended looping coaster, Thunderhawk.
- Type
- Theme park
- Season
- late May through mid October
- Rides
- 37 · 7 roller coasters · 4 water rides
- Opened
- 1956
- Area
- 250 acres
- Run by
- Enchanted Parks
- Wikipedia readers
- 26K a year
Lodging near Michigan's Adventure
The first towns with rooms are Fruitland Township (6) and Dalton Township (7).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Michigan's Adventure | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitland Township | in town | — | 6 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins | 5,955 | $299K | — |
| Dalton Township | 3 mi east | 5 min | 7 2 hotels · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 9,651 | $211K | — |
| Muskegon | 8 mi south | 15 min | 11 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 37,224 | $142K | — |
| Whitehall | 5 mi northwest | 5 min | 7 2 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs | 3,205 | $213K | B |
| Blue Lake Township | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 8 2 hotels · 5 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 2,450 | $248K | — |
| Whitehall Township | 5 mi north | 10 min | 6 6 hotels | 1,798 | $214K | — |
| Norton Shores | 13 mi south | 20 min | 13 7 hotels · 4 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 25,088 | $235K | C |
| Muskegon Heights | 10 mi south | 15 min | 7 5 hotels · 2 motels | 9,770 | $68K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Michigan's Adventure
All of these are within 56 miles.
Big draw51 mi LakeLake Michigan
40 mi MuseumGerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
46 mi MuseumJim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia
55 mi Park & preserveNorth Country Trail
18 mi MuseumUSS LST-393
41 mi National forestManistee National Forest28 mi Stadium & arenaMercy Health Arena
43 mi MuseumFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkPhoto credits
Lake Michigan: Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, ISS Expedition, Public domain · Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum: Staff of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Public domain · Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia: Jim Crow Museum, CC BY-SA 4.0 · North Country Trail: Huron-Manistee National Forests, Public domain · USS LST-393: USN, Public domain · Manistee National Forest: RomanKahler, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park: User Jeffness on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5
Michigan's Adventure: common questions
When is Michigan's Adventure open?
late May through mid October. Check its calendar for the days and hours, which change through the season.
Is Michigan's Adventure in Fruitland Township?
Yes. It’s inside Fruitland Township, MI.
When is the best time to visit Michigan's Adventure?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–81°.
How far is Michigan's Adventure from Milwaukee?
About 87 miles west of Milwaukee, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Michigan's Adventure?
Muskegon County (MKG), about 12 miles away. The nearest big hub is Gerald R. Ford (GRR), about 50 miles.
How many roller coasters does Michigan's Adventure have?
7, among 37 rides (including 4 water rides).
Where should I stay near Michigan's Adventure?
Dalton Township (3 mi, 7 places to stay), Muskegon (8 mi, 11 places to stay) and Fruitland Township (in town, 6 places to stay).
Tips from Fruitland Township
Share what you know in Fruitland Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.