USS LST-393
USS LST 393 is an LST-1-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during World War II. Locally, it belongs to Muskegon. Its operator is the United States Navy.
A museum inside Muskegon
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°, with about 87" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Muskegon
USS LST-393 is inside Muskegon, which has 11 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 68–81°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Muskegon County (MKG) has airline service, about 5 miles from USS LST-393.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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USS LST-393
USS LST 393 is an LST-1-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during World War II. She is one of only two LSTs to survive in original configuration; 1,051 were built. She is now a museum ship in Muskegon, Michigan.
- Type
- Museum
- Run by
- United States Navy
- Wikipedia readers
- 4.7K a year
Rooms near USS LST-393
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Muskegon (11) and Norton Shores (13).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From USS LST-393 | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | in town | — | 11 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 37,224 | $142K | — |
| Norton Shores | 5 mi south | 5 min | 13 7 hotels · 4 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 25,088 | $235K | C |
| Muskegon Heights | 2 mi south | 5 min | 7 5 hotels · 2 motels | 9,770 | $68K | — |
| Grand Haven | 13 mi south | 20 min | 15 5 hotels · 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 11,038 | $250K | B− |
| Dalton Township | 8 mi north | 10 min | 7 2 hotels · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 9,651 | $211K | — |
| Fruitland Township | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 6 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins | 5,955 | $299K | — |
| Laketon Township | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 campground | 7,721 | $267K | — |
| Whitehall | 12 mi north | 20 min | 7 2 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs | 3,205 | $213K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near USS LST-393
Within 59 miles you can add these well-known places.
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35 mi MuseumGerald R. Ford Presidential Museum2in town Stadium & arenaMercy Health Arena
50 mi MuseumJim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia
51 mi Park & preserveNorth Country Trail
38 mi MuseumFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
48 mi National forestManistee National ForestPhoto 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 · Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park: User Jeffness on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Manistee National Forest: RomanKahler, CC BY-SA 4.0
Questions about USS LST-393
Is USS LST-393 in Muskegon?
Yes. It’s inside Muskegon, MI.
When is the best time to visit USS LST-393?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–81°.
How far is USS LST-393 from Milwaukee?
About 87 miles west of Milwaukee, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to USS LST-393?
Muskegon County (MKG), about 5 miles away. The nearest big hub is Gerald R. Ford (GRR), about 44 miles.
Where should I stay near USS LST-393?
Muskegon (in town, 11 places to stay), Norton Shores (5 mi, 13 places to stay) and Muskegon Heights (2 mi, 7 places to stay).
Word from Muskegon
Questions and tips go in Muskegon’s Town Square.
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