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 …
It’s no secret to those of us on the lakeshore – but Grand Haven’s Lake Michigan beach made Travel & Leisure Magazine’s list of fifteen Best Secret Beaches on Earth. Grand Haven is listed alongside such far-flung locales as Mozambique and Turkey, as well as three other U.S. beaches. The article cites Grand Haven’s “trolley …
When the weather refuses to cooperate, families can head to the Spring Lake Aquatic Center’s indoor family pool for some fun in the water. The family pool is more of a small indoor water park, with a lazy river, big water slide, splash pool, lily pads and more. Adults can relax in the soothing hot …
While the Grand Haven State Park beach is by far the biggest and busiest beach in the Grand Haven area, there are other options. These beaches tend to be quieter than the State Park and are popular with families and seniors. City Beach – This beach is adjacent to the Grand Haven State Park Beach. …
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, …
Grand Haven hotels are an ideal base from which visitors in town can explore the lovely Lake Michigan beach and other local attractions. Three well-known area chain hotels are the Best Western and Days Inn in Grand Haven and the Holiday Inn located in Spring Lake. Holiday Inn Holiday Inn is located on the shores …
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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