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Terrace Point Marina lies 3.2 miles due east from the channel into Muskegon Lake from Lake Michigan. The four story pyrimidial shaped building marks the opening of the marina. There has been 8 to 9 foot depth in the marina, 19 foot at the entrance going right into the 30 foot deep water way. The dockhands monitor channel 9 or they can be reached by phone at (231) 727-8483. Trancients can reserve a slip before leaving their home port to ensure a slip when they reach Muskegon. There are slips available for diners at Rafferty's, marked on "A" dock just in front of the restaurant for boater's convinience.
This is a partial list of events for 2003 with-in walking distance:
- Party's in the Park- every Friday in the summer, free family style event with music in Hackley Park
- Hackley & Hume Homes with Carriage House - open to the public for small fee
- Monet Garden - a recreation of a Monet painting in real flowers, paths & bridge
- Antique Fire House & Museum - free, history from Indians to present day
- Muskegon Art Museum - exceptional art & glass collection, small fee
- Hackley Library - free, beautiful victorian stained glass windows, rare copy of the Book of Kells
- Miss Michigan Pagent - June 12 - 14
- Summer Celebration - June 28 - July 5 with fireworks the 4th & 5th, different bands on stage every night
- Cherry County Playhouse - July & August
- Tall Ship Challenge - August 8 - 10
- Port City Princess Dinner Cruise Ship
- The Mercantile, Shoreline Deli & Gormet Shop
- 14 restaurants & lounges
There is the trolley that will take you to many other sights and areas for 25 cents:
- Pere Marquette Park - free, light house, dune & beach area, play areas, food and beverages
- SS Silversides - WWII submarine open to the public by Pere Marquette Park & Channel
- Great Lake Downs - Thorough-bred horse racing & OTB
- Lakes Mall - new indoor mall for shopping & food court
- State Park on north shore of the lake
- Michigan Adventure - water & amusement park
Also the area has:
- Over 9 Challenging golf courses
- River tubing & canoeing
- Horse back riding
- Charter fishing
- Craig's Cruisers go-cart and miniature golf, also Put-Put golf & go-carts
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