Sweet Freedom

In honor of our Vets

Muskegon honors the men and women of the United States Armed Services with local attractions such as a WWII submarine, a WWII LST Veterans museum, and a Vietnam War memorial.

This tour will visit the LST 393 Veterans Museum, where you can step aboard one of two LST's (Landing Ship Tank) remaining out of 1051 built during WWII. Tour the historic warship and view thousands of artifacts that serve as a memorial to the men and women of the United States who sacrifice so much in the defense of our country and its ideals.

We will also visit the USS Silversides Submarine Museum, a Gato class WWII Submarine. The two-story museum shares the experiences of local heroes to tell the story of World War II. The Silversides submarine is on display and available for tours that bring history alive in a way that can only be appreciated by walking where heros’ walked.

The final stop on this tour is at "Final Approach", a Vietnam War Memorial. View a UH-1D 'Huey' helicopter that is a combat veteran of the Vietnam War. Walk the site and view plaques of names and dedications to those who served. Optionally, enjoy lunch, dinner, or a sweet treat from a local purveyor under the covered pavilion.