Why visit Whitehall
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 32 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Northstar Cinema, John C. and Augusta (Covell) Lewis House, Michigan Heritage Park and White Lake Municipal Marina.
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 Whitehall
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Whitehall
Whitehall is a city in Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,909 at the 2020 census. The city is located to the west of Whitehall Township. Montague is its neighbor.
From the Wikipedia article Whitehall, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Kin Farm
Farm and orchard · 1.8 mi
A casual farm for friends in Whitehall, MI
6427 Simonelli Road, Whitehall
The Playhouse at White Lake
Cinema and theater · 0.6 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 · 0.6 mi
House in Whitehall, Michigan
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes32
Gary's Restaurant
Restaurant · Sandwich, Regional, Burger, American, Breakfast, Pancake · 0.7 mi
906 East Colby Street, Whitehall
Mo-Su 07:00-13:30
Biggby Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
1315 East Colby Street, Whitehall
Mo-Fr 06:00-20:00, Sa-Su 07:00-20:00
Chen's Chinese & Thai
Restaurant · Chinese, Thai · 0.7 mi
212 East Colby Street, Whitehall
San Marco's Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
3001 East Colby Street, Whitehall
20 more on the map.
History
It is located on White Lake (actually the mouth of the White River). Whitehall's recorded history circa 1859 when Charles Mears, a noted lumber baron to the area, platted the village along with Giles B. Slocum, naming it "Mears". The population continued to grow due to its strategic location for floating and distributing lumber.
In 1862, it was renamed "Whitehall" and incorporated as a village in 1867. It was incorporated as a city in 1943.
From the History section of Whitehall, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Healthcare1
Map of Whitehall
100 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 (6 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, 17 miles away.
- Montague 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- North Muskegon 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Muskegon 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Shelby 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Norton Shores 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Hart 20 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Fruitport 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Ferrysburg 22 mi south, about 36 min by car
- Spring Lake 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Grand Haven 25 mi south, about 40 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
- Whitehall, MI, TCP04, CC BY 4.0
- John Lewis House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Front gate of the Muskegon Chemical Company Superfund site in Muskegon Michigan, SkylerScott101, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dog N Suds with meal, Seth Tisue from Cambridge, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Weathervane Inn Montague, MI, TCP04, CC BY 4.0
- Montague, MI, TCP04, CC BY 4.0
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