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Michigan’s Adventure

Muskegon, Michigan, United States

Operating See opening times on the official website.

6.7/10 THMPRK ScoreRead the assessment
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Shivering Timbers wooden roller coaster at Michigan’s Adventure

Photo: Michigan's Adventure

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Is this your kind of day?

Michigan's Adventure scores well for a clear coaster-and-water-park proposition, with Shivering Timbers providing an enthusiast anchor. Its best audience is a group that wants the wider day out, not a single attraction at any cost. Value improves when admission inclusions match the plan and there is enough time for both riding and a change of pace.

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Visitors whose interests match the documented offering; individual ride and access requirements govern suitability.
Time to allow
Choose the pace that suits your group.
Before booking
Find tickets, opening times and ride details through the official links.
Fan score83%

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About Michigan’s Adventure

Michigan's Adventure is a straightforward reason to give a Muskegon-area holiday a full amusement-park day. Its coaster lineup and WildWater Adventure offer two different ways to spend the visit, with the best plan depending on how much your group enjoys each. It is a regional park to use generously, rather than a resort to explore through an elaborate multi-day schedule.

Shivering Timbers is the major wooden-coaster draw, with Wolverine Wildcat, Thunderhawk and smaller family coasters adding variety. Younger riders need their own priorities, and the water park can change the rhythm for groups who would not all choose another coaster. Decide which experiences matter before buying optional extras.

At a glance

Two experiences on one trip
The site pairs the amusement park with WildWater Adventure.SourceSource checked on October 25, 2026.

Planning your visit

Read the current ticket inclusions and separate park calendars, then allow time for the wet-to-dry transition if both are part of your visit. Use the official Whitehall Road address and budget for the whole outing, including parking and food. A handful of well-chosen rides, a water session and proper breaks can make more sense than trying to measure the visit by the number of queues completed.

SourceSource checked on October 25, 2026.

Getting there

Head to Michigan’s Adventure, 4750 Whitehall Road, Muskegon, Michigan 49445, United States. Use the official arrival information to plan your route and find the right entrance for your visit.

SourceSource checked on October 25, 2026.

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THMPRK Score

6.7/10

Michigan's Adventure scores well for a clear coaster-and-water-park proposition, with Shivering Timbers providing an enthusiast anchor. Its best audience is a group that wants the wider day out, not a single attraction at any cost. Value improves when admission inclusions match the plan and there is enough time for both riding and a change of pace.

Who it suits: Visitors whose interests match the documented offering; individual ride and access requirements govern suitability.

Assessment Assessment checked on October 25, 2026. · THMPRK Editorial.

Our criteria and editorial standards

Seven parts. One score.

How the score adds up

Each rating is out of 10. Multiply it by its weight to see what it adds to the final score.

  1. Value for a day out7.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.3030% of score
    2.10points added
  2. Attractions and experiences8.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.2020% of score
    1.60points added
  3. Operations and time well spent6.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1515% of score
    0.90points added
  4. Reported cleanliness and upkeep5.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1010% of score
    0.50points added
  5. Accessibility and inclusion6.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1010% of score
    0.60points added
  6. Comfort and amenities6.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1010% of score
    0.60points added
  7. Character and distinctiveness7.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.055% of score
    0.35points added
Weighted total6.65

Rounded once to one decimal place.

THMPRK Score6.7/10

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