Why visit Montague
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 20 parks and trails, 24 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include John C. and Augusta (Covell) Lewis House, Michigan Heritage Park, White Lake Municipal Marina and Crosswinds Marine Service.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 69 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Montague
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Montague
Montague is a city in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States. The population was 2,417 at the 2020 census. The city is politically independent from Montague Township, which borders it on three sides.
From the Wikipedia article Montague, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
The Playhouse at White Lake
Cinema and theater · 0.8 mi
304 South Mears Avenue, Whitehall
Museums and landmarks5
John C. and Augusta (Covell) Lewis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
House in Whitehall, Michigan
Parks, trails and playgrounds20
8 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes24
Gary's Restaurant
Restaurant · Sandwich, Regional, Burger, American, Breakfast, Pancake · 1.5 mi
906 East Colby Street, Whitehall
Mo-Su 07:00-13:30
Chen's Chinese & Thai
Restaurant · Chinese, Thai · 0.9 mi
212 East Colby Street, Whitehall
Big Cat Daddy Walleye Bar & Grill
Bar and pub · 0.7 mi
8875 Water Street, Montague
C's Extreme Ice Cream and Mini Golf
Ice cream · 0.8 mi
8990 Water Street, Montague
12 more on the map.
History
Noah Ferry founded the city, naming it in honor of his father, William Montague Ferry, who founded the cities of Grand Haven and Ferrysburg in neighboring Ottawa County. Ferry Church, built in 1874, is named in honor of Noah Henry Ferry, who died fighting for the Union at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863.
At one time, Ferry Street, also named for the founder, was the main street through town. It was named for him because the city's post office operated on that street following its establishment in 1867, and Ferry was instrumental in getting a post office in the city. Although city hall, the city's new post office (constructed in 2005), and a handful of businesses still operate on Ferry, Dowling Street has become the city's main route because of its eventual connection to neighboring communities and U.S. Highway 31.
From the History section of Montague, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare1
Map of Montague
80 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 19°F | 2.6 in | 26.0 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 19°F | 1.4 in | 13.8 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 25°F | 2.3 in | 6.7 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 34°F | 3.8 in | 1.7 in |
| May | 67°F | 44°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 53°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 58°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 57°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 51°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 41°F | 4.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 32°F | 3.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 24°F | 1.8 in | 15.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Montague 4 Nw (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Muskegon County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-06-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Muskegon County Airport (MKG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Muskegon 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Norton Shores 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Hart 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Fruitport 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Ferrysburg 23 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Grand Haven 26 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Grant 28 mi east, about 46 min by car
- Allendale 36 mi southeast, about 59 min by car
- Walker 42 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Grand Rapids 47 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- John Lewis House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 3.0
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