The white-cap rushed in my direction. Just before it reached me I jumped and bobbed atop the wave as it swept past, then floated back down til I felt the ground beneath my feet and prepared for the next one. Another afternoon at a Lake Michigan beach? No, I was in the wave pool at …
Take a break from the beach and head over to Lost City for a few games of laser tag. Your group will be led into a prep group where you’ll be outfitted with a vest, headset and laser gun. A Lost City employee will review the rules and you’ll split into two teams, red and …
When the weather outside is gloomy and gray, head to the Holland Aquatic Center for fun in the water. Here you’ll find a variety of swim facilities for all ages and skill levels. The little ones can romp around in the shallow Splash Zone, while bigger kids can head down the Yellow Streak Slide, climb …
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, …
Even if it’s a gray, rainy day on the lakeshore, there are plenty of ways to keep the little ones occupied. One favorite destination for my elementary school-aged children is Crazy Bounce, in Holland. Crazy Bounce is filled with giant inflatables – the type usually found at school carnivals. There are inflatable obstacle courses, ball …
Located in Holland, Muskegon and Silver Lake, Craig’s Cruisers has fun outdoor activities for a sunny afternoon of your Lake Michigan beach vacation, and plenty of video games indoors for a rainy day. Visitors challenge one another on the 18-hole mini-golf course, where they play through mock caves, streams and waterfalls, depending on the location. …
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...
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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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