Norton Shores, Michigan
Norton Shores is a city of 25,041 people in Muskegon County, Michigan.
Why visit Norton Shores
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 28 parks and trails, 81 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Getty Drive-In, Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, Amazon Hosiery Mill and Central Fire Station.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 21°F, and about 87 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Norton Shores
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About Norton Shores
Norton Shores is a city in Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 25,030 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Norton Shores, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts
Cinema and theater · 4.7 mi
Performing arts center in Muskegon, Michigan, United States
Museums and landmarks14
Amazon Hosiery Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Industrial building located in Muskegon, Michigan
Central Fire Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Fire station in Muskegon, Michigan, United States
Charles H. Hackley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
House in Muskegon, Michigan
Horatio N. Hovey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
House in Muskegon, United States of America
Hume House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
House located at 472 West Webster Avenue in Muskegon, Michigan
Milwaukee Clipper
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Car transport ship
Muskegon Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic district in Muskegon, Michigan, United States
Muskegon YMCA Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Community center in Muskegon, United States of America
Union Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Railway station located at 610 Western Avenue in Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon Museum of Art
Museum · 4.6 mi
Art museum in Muskegon, Michigan
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds28
16 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes81
Dak Good
Restaurant · 1.6 mi
Welcome to Dak Good - Muskegon's premier Asian fusion eatery! Established in 2025, we pride ourselves on delivering a unique dining...
1624 Independence Dr, Muskegon
Mo-Su closed
Lakeside Cafe
Diner · American · 4.1 mi
1384 West Laketon Avenue
Mo 07:00-15:00; Tu-Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 08:00-15:00
Toast 'N Jams
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Diner · 1.6 mi
211 Seminole Road
Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa-Su 07:00-14:00
Salty Pecker Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 1.6 mi
255 Seminole Road
Sa 13:00-22:00; Su 13:00-18:00; Tu-Th 15:00-21:00; Fr 15:00-22:00
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.1 mi
3334 Henry Street, Norton Shores
Mo-We 05:00-19:00; Fr 05:00-19:00; Sa-Su 06:00-19:00
Hodgepodge Bakehousee
Bakery · 3.4 mi
3361 McCracken Street, Norton Shores
Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa 08:00-14:00; Su closed
69 more on the map.
History
The Ojibwe, Bodewadmi and Odawa Native Americans for hundreds of years occupied the wilds of western Michigan. When European immigrants arrived, they found openings in the forest made by the Native Americans, which were used to raise food.
Norton Township was originally organized in 1845 by settlers of the village of Mill Point (now Spring Lake). The township was named in honor of Col. Amos Norton, a Canadian patriot who was implicated in the rebellion of 1837.
Norton Township was part of Ottawa County and also included the townships of Fruitport and Sullivan. In 1855 Spring Lake Township was detached from Norton and organized as a township in Ottawa County. Also in 1855 the village of Black Lake was settled with a railroad station and a sawmill in Norton Township. Norton Township was separated from Ottawa County in 1859 and became a part of Muskegon County. The population of Norton Township in 1860 was 197 and in 1864 was 229.
In 1847 the first sawmill in Norton Township was built. It was known as Robinson's Mill and was located at the head of Black Lake (now known as Mona Lake).
From the History section of Norton Shores, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Fairfield Inn & Suites Muskegon Norton Shores
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
1520 East Mount Garfield Road, Muskegon
Churches and places of worship11
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 2.6 mi
185 East Pontaluna Road, Muskegon
First Wesleyan Church
Church · Wesleyan · 3.9 mi
1040 East Forest Avenue, Muskegon
Shopping23
Gas and EV charging29
Schools, colleges and libraries56
Healthcare10
Map of Norton Shores
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 21°F | 2.4 in | 29.1 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 21°F | 2.1 in | 20.0 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 27°F | 2.4 in | 7.5 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 3.5 in | 1.8 in |
| May | 68°F | 48°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 54°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 34°F | 2.9 in | 6.5 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 26°F | 2.4 in | 22.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Muskegon Co Ap 72636 (0 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, 0 miles away.
- Muskegon 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Grand Haven 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Allendale 20 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Jenison 28 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Holland 29 mi south, about 46 min by car
- Comstock Park 29 mi east, about 47 min by car
- Grandville 31 mi southeast, about 49 min by car
- Grand Rapids 33 mi southeast, about 52 min by car
- Cutlerville 36 mi southeast, about 59 min by car
- Kentwood 38 mi southeast, about 1 h 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
- Hackley House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hackley Park, Danmoran, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MilwaukeeClipperStarboardBow, Cgodfrey, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Horatio N. Hovey House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Muskegon YMCA, Slaad, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hume House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Muskegon Firehouse, Slaad, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Union Depot-Muskegon, rossograph, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Amazon Knitting Mills, rossograph, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, rossograph, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Michigan Theater, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Muskegon Museum of Art, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- F-GLZI Muskegon county airport MKG MICHIGAN (7157901456), Eric Salard, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 201107120-RD-LSC-0293 - Flickr - USDAgov, U.S. Department of Agriculture, CC BY 2.0
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- 201107120-RD-LSC-0218 - Flickr - USDAgov, U.S. Department of Agriculture, CC BY 2.0
- DnS Muskegon, N717JG, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DNSKegon1, N717JG, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pay it Forward Wall, Brew House (24084624796), Steven Depolo from Grand Rapids, MI, USA, CC BY 2.0
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