Whether it’s devouring tasty tidbits at the Taste of Chicago Festival or watching the daring feats of stunt pilots from a lounge chair on Oak Street Beach at the Chicago Air and Water Show, Chicago offers an abundance of fun and varied activities to enjoy. Check out the following links to learn more about Chicago’s …
During Restaurant Week Grand Haven’s eateries are offering select lunch and dinner options at great prices to encourage diners to get out there and try something new or just enjoy some old favorites. I’m planning to try the trout or osso bucco at Jelly’s or maybe that shrimp diablo at Porto Bello. That pulled pork …
A thought-provoking work of modern art hangs in the space usually taken by a painting of frogs sipping coffee at a local cafe, and people are traipsing into an auto parts store to admire the art. It’s Artwalk time in Grand Haven. During Artwalk visitors can enjoy Grand Haven’s small-town charm while viewing fun or …
For more than 30 years Grand Haven’s visitors and residents have shown off their artistic skills at the beach during the Sand Sculpture Contest. Participants can work alone or in teams of up to 15 people, depending on the category. They can pre-register by picking up a form at the Grand Haven Chamber of Commerce, …
Tall ships stand in the harbor, throngs of people walk along the boardwalk and delighted screams of carnival-goers rise above the din. It’s Coast Guard Festival week in Grand Haven. Each year at the end of July and beginning of August the town gears up to celebrate the Coast Guard and all that they do. …
Photo by Amber Karnes Each year near the end of June the crowds take to the first 3 blocks of Washington Street, Grand Haven’s main drag downtown, browsing through the works of art offered for sale. There’s something for the teenager looking for a funky pair of earrings as well as the woman searching for …
Every June Grand Haven’s Tri-Cities Historical Museum takes over Harbor Island and recreates life in the 1700′s for the Feast of the Strawberry Moon. The event seeks to provide a glimpse into every day life in the 1700′s, when fur traders regularly passed through, Native Americans lived nearby, merchants peddled their wares and the military …
Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets, Michigan City, Indiana
One of Michigan City’s primary attractions is its outlet mall, Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets, located just a few blocks from the waterfront. The mall boasts 120 outlets from such desirable brands as Polo Ralph Lauren, Nike, J. Crew, Lane Bryant, Burberry, DKNY and more...
Favorite Grand Haven Eats
There are dining choices to please most tastes and budgets in Grand Haven...
Grand Haven's Coast Guard Festival
Tall ships stand in the harbor, throngs of people walk along the boardwalk and delighted screams of carnival-goers rise above the din. It’s Coast Guard Festival week in Grand Haven. Each year at the end of July and beginning of August the town gears up to celebrate the Coast Guard and all that they do...
South Beach, South Haven, MI
We walked toward the South Haven lighthouse, admiring the views of white boats zipping out of the harbor and into the wide blue expanse of Lake Michigan beyond. As we neared the pier we spotted colorful beach umbrellas dotting the sand like confetti, people splashing in the Lake Michigan waves and children constructing magnificent structures out of sand. We’d found South Beach....
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Great Wolf Lodge, Traverse City, Michigan
If you’re looking for a fun place to stay with the family in Traverse City, Great Wolf Lodge may be just the hotel for you. Great Wolf Lodge is a hotel / indoor waterpark perched on the outskirts of Traverse City, right by the Grand Traverse Mall...
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