Southwest Michigan Southwest Michigan is most popular for its many miles of sand beaches along Lake Michigan. This part of the state is less developed than the southeast side, with Grand Rapids, Muskegon and Kalamazoo being the only metropolitan areas of any size.
Visitors can enjoy fine dining, great beaches and spectacular sunsets over Lake Michigan.
The Eastern shore of Lake Michigan features many great sand dunes for hiking and exploring. Southwest Michigan Books Southwest Michigan Events Sorry, nothing available for this region. Southwest Michigan Recreation Fishing and boating are popular activities on the west side of Lower Michigan. Sportfishing charters can be found at nearly every harbor, and boaters are always seen out on the water. That's all right, you can rent a jeep and drive through the dunes with it.