Grand Haven Area Visitors Guide | 2024

COAST GUARD CITY, USA

GRAND HAVEN’S ICONIC COAST

GUARD FESTIVAL TURNS 100!

BEACHES, FARMERS MARKETS, FESTIVALS & MORE

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“We love our home and we’re so happy with the decision to move to Michigan!”

— Cathy

Cathy and her husband needed a space that could both support their at-home work and provide the ideal environment for raising their newborn. By customizing their home plan to include two home offices and a nursery, they managed to create a design that perfectly met their needs.

Keep reading about Cathy’s building journey, learn about her home design vision, and see more of her gorgeous Sebastian home!

How did you incorporate your family’s lifestyle into your home?

We wanted to make sure we had enough bedrooms and a playroom for any future kids, two offices since we both work from home, and a nice guest space for friends and family who visit from Chicago. We also made the island huge because we love gathering in the kitchen.

What is your decorating inspiration?

Modern and clean, but still cozy and inviting.

What do you love about your Eastbrook community?

Our neighbors! We got so lucky. It’s always fun going for walks and running into so many friendly faces!

What are your favorite features in your home?

Probably the kitchen, the wooded views, the double doors, and our peanut’s nursery.

What was your Eastbrook Experience like?

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Are you ready to begin your Home Building Journey?

It was good! Everyone we worked with was super friendly. We knew what we wanted coming in and Eastbrook was able to bring our vision to life!

What does “home” mean to you?

We are both homebodies, so for us, home is our favorite place to spend time together. Home means safety, love, comfort, and fun!

Do you have any tips or tricks for new homeowners?

Look at a lot of other homes ahead of time so you know all the finishes Eastbrook can offer, and ask lots of questions about options! Seeing other homes after moving in made us realize things we would have loved to add to our home in hindsight.

If you’re interested in learning more about building or buying new with Eastbrook Homes, our team is here to help. Reach out today with your questions and dreams, and we’ll help turn them into a reality.

COAST GUARD CITY, USA

Grand Haven’s Coast Guard Festival, an iconic celebration in the nation’s first “Coast Guard City, USA,” is reaching its centennial this summer.

The Grand Haven Area’s food scene is hopping. Order from a revamped menu at a community mainstay on the water, visit Grand Haven’s very own new winery, and stay tuned for the opening of a “brewstillery” this year.

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OUR REGION COAST

GUARD CITY, USA

Grand Haven’s iconic Coast Guard Festival turns 100!

Grand Haven, the first federally designated “Coast Guard City, USA,” is celebrating a very special anniversary this year: The annual Coast Guard Festival, slated for July 26 to Aug. 4, is turning 100!

The festival, which today includes a parade of ships, a carnival, food vendors, and more, looked a lot different a century ago. In 1924, it wasn’t much of a “festival” at all; it entailed a personnel picnic and rowing competitions for stationed service members.

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Today, more than 350,000 people — a mix of residents, visitors from out of town, volunteers, sponsors, and even high-ranking Coast Guard dignitaries from Washington, D.C. — attend the festival.

Adding to the city’s Coast Guard lore is its standing as the nation’s very first “Coast Guard City, USA,” a congressional honor signed by President Bill Clinton on Nov. 13, 1998. Grand Haven more than lives up to this designation with its history of service (dating back to at least 1876) and its now century-old Coast Guard Festival.

The 2024 centennial celebration promises to be the biggest, most exciting iteration of the festival to date. Attendees can expect the mainstay events in addition to two live drone shows synced with music. The first drone show will be held after the Aug. 2 concert featuring The Modern Gentlemen. The second drone show will be held as part of the festival’s fireworks extravaganza.

The musical events at the Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium will include opening musical acts from local bands. Country, rock, and Caribbean musicians

will perform in addition to a one-man band. This year’s festival will also include musical tributes to AC/DC, Queen, Jimmy Buffett, Heart, Van Halen, and The Highwaymen. Yächtley Crëw will rock the house on the final evening.

The 2024 festival will also honor its past. This year, the community picnic is moving back to downtown Grand Haven, where the first one was held. In addition, ships in Grand Haven’s harbor will display photographs (courtesy of the Tri-Cities Historical Museum) of Coast Guard vessels in that very same harbor over the years.

In keeping with tradition, the festival will conclude with a jaw-dropping fireworks display that will coincide with the Grand Haven Musical Fountain.

Getting to the festival is easy with the Harbor Transit shuttle, which stops at various designated parking locations in the Grand Haven Area so attendees can park their cars and hop right on.

Learn more about the Coast Guard Festival at coastguardfest.org.

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OUR REGION

Six Communities

GRAND HAVEN

Two brilliant red lighthouses and a brightly lit catwalk. Rainbowsherbet sunsets and miles of golden dunes. A playful musical fountain and the soothing sounds of the Lake Michigan surf.

Beach life takes center stage in Grand Haven. Whether you want to swim with the kids or stroll the shore with your sweetheart, whether you’re into adrenalinecharged water sports or prefer a scenic drive, Grand Haven promises a beach getaway to remember.

A few blocks from the Lake Michigan shore, Grand Haven’s vibrant downtown offers boutiques, cafés, art galleries, and fine dining. And you can easily transition between beach and shopping thanks to the 1.5-mile boardwalk connecting the lakeshore to the downtown.

Grand Haven’s charms don’t fade when the temperatures drop. A canopy of red and yellow leaves fills the sky above the 20-mile Lakeshore Connector Path, a paved multiuse trail popular with bicyclists. In the winter, snow lovers head to Mulligan’s Hollow for skiing and snowboarding on lighted paths.

SPRING LAKE

Water defines Spring Lake. North of downtown, the city’s namesake lake is the ideal spot to launch a personal watercraft, powerboat, daysailer, or stand-up paddleboard

from Lakeside Beach and Park. South of town, the Grand River draws bass fishermen and kayakers who launch from Mill Point Park or Spring Lake’s newly renovated Tanglefoot Park. Paddle to the east to enjoy the quiet beauty of river islands, rustling cattails, and hidden bayous. Bring your binoculars to observe the abundant birdlife that calls these waters home.

You don’t have to get wet to enjoy Spring Lake’s beautiful waterways. Pedal along the Lakeside or North Bank trails, which offer flat, paved surfaces well suited for even the youngest bicyclists, for views of sparkling Spring Lake. Tanglefoot Park, with its indoor farmers market, splash pad, public fireplace, and picnic tables, overlooks the Grand River as it winds its way to Lake Michigan.

Spring Lake’s historic downtown includes cafés, antique stores, and gift shops — all centered around the Epicurean Village. The stylish multiuse retail center offers finecasual indoor and outdoor dining at Finn’s Chophouse & Speakeasy, Grand Finale Bakeshop & Café, a salon, and shops selling home decor and bridalwear.

FERRYSBURG

A quick drive across Grand Haven’s drawbridge brings visitors to Ferrysburg. Embraced to the west by Lake Michigan, to the south by the Grand River, and to the east by Spring Lake, the small town

of Ferrysburg provides ample opportunities to escape into West Michigan’s great outdoors.

Make a stop at North Beach Park for a day of Lake Michigan water sports. Whether you’re into surfing, beachcombing, or romantic sunset walks, this sugar-sand beach never disappoints. Maybe you’ll simply want to dip your toes in the water for a refreshing end to an invigorating hike. Ten miles of trails crisscross the adjacent 600 acres of Lake Michigan greenway, hardwood forest, and dunes.

Ferrysburg’s North Ottawa Dunes County Park is also a great place for snow sports, its trails enjoyed by Nordic skiers and snowshoers in winter.

If traveling by two wheels is more your style, hop on U.S. Bicycle Route 35, which passes through Ferrysburg. The 500-mile bike trail

extends all the way from Michigan’s southern border to Sault Ste. Marie in the Upper Peninsula. But it’s a short jaunt from Ferrysburg to local ice cream and coffee shops, the Ferrysburg Nature Preserve, and the glimmering beaches of P.J. Hoffmaster State Park, Ottawa Sands County Park, and North Beach Park.

ALLENDALE

Follow the Grand River east out of Grand Haven, and you’ll arrive in Allendale, where the river carves West Michigan’s green hills into a lush and varied landscape. Peach, apple, and pear orchards are commonplace in Allendale, and growers frequently sell their fresh fruit and cut flowers at roadside stands.

Steep riverbanks and quiet bayous, cool ravines, and river

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islands busy with waterfowl, raccoons, and foxes make Allendale’s countryside perfect for nature lovers. Visit the Bass River Recreation Area to explore this region by boat, by mountain bike, on horseback, or on foot. Grand Ravines Park offers accessible trails for hiking, snowshoeing, and skiing, as well as a 275-foot-long suspension bridge, within its 200 forested acres.

There are plenty of cultural opportunities in Allendale, too, thanks to Grand Valley State University. The GVSU Art Gallery offers a permanent collection of extraordinary contemporary visual works as well as regularly changing art exhibitions. The Haas Center for Performing Arts presents a lineup of outstanding music and theatrical performances, from Bach concerts and Shakespeare plays to Oscar Wilde productions. Looking for a little more energy? Catch a football, basketball, or baseball game with the home team, the GVSU Lakers.

COOPERSVILLE

Enjoy the best of American rural life in Coopersville, just a quick drive up the expressway and halfway between Grand Haven and Grand Rapids.

Historic storefronts house modern boutiques like Katie’s Heart and Home, selling a selection of decor and gifts, and Metta and Shanti, a spa and boutique in downtown Coopersville. But this rural community is best known for the Coopersville Farm Museum — which displays vintage farm equipment, rural art, and memorabilia — and the Coopersville Historical Museum, which is housed in a historic train depot and features railroad collections and local items from the early 1900s. And be sure to check out the Coopersville and Marne Railway, which features special events like the annual pumpkin train ride in autumn and the Christmas train trip with Santa in winter, two perennial family favorites.

To take a little of Coopersville home with you, visit the community’s agricultural businesses. Green Vale Farm Creamery and Gavin Orchards sell

their own locally produced meat, cheese, and fruit at farm markets on-site.

WEST OLIVE

South of Grand Haven, West Olive promises the stunning natural beauty the Lake Michigan shoreline is famous for. And for many locals, the best part of life here is feeling they’ve got the entire lakeshore to themselves.

At Hemlock Crossing Park, delicate pink lady’s slippers and spindly columbines brighten the forest floor on spring hikes. Vibrantly colored leaves crunch underfoot in the fall, and giant snowflakes drift through the air in winter, when a thick layer of snow draws cross-country skiers and snowshoers. West Olive’s Pigeon Creek Park is popular in winter, too, with its free sledding hill, snowshoe trails, and groomed ski trails, several of which are lit after dark.

Kayakers head to the Pigeon River for a quiet paddle beneath towering hardwood trees, accompanied by the occasional great blue heron or migrating Canada geese. And boaters put in at the Pigeon Lake access for an early morning catch in this smaller inland lake or in nearby Lake Michigan.

At Kirk Park, a network of trails, boardwalks, and wooden staircases wind through Lake Michigan’s sandy ridges and blowouts on their way to Lake Michigan, where a one-third-mile dog-friendly beach means the entire family can splash to their hearts’ content.

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Coopersville

SANDY FUN FOR ALL BEACHES +SAND DUNES

Sandy shorelines and fresh water are a key part of what makes the Grand Haven Area so fun! Our pristine, golden-sand beaches have received accolades far and wide, including from publications such as Travel + Leisure, Fodor’s Travel, and Parents magazine.

Best of all, our welcoming beaches are accessible thanks to accommodations such as specialized walkways, Mobimats, and track chairs.

Mobi-mats, available at the Grand Haven State Park, create a smooth, flat terrain for wheelchair users and individuals who may have trouble walking on uneven sand. They’re helpful for families pulling wagons, too. These mats are

water-, UV-, and mildew-resistant and are made from eco-friendly materials for a sustainable addition to the beach.

Track chairs are off-road electronic chairs that make it easy to travel over difficult terrains like sand, snow, and up to 8 inches of water. These chairs are available at the Grand Haven State Park and can be reserved for free so anyone can explore the local waterfront with

ease. Chairs have been donated to the Grand Haven State Park by the Goodale Family Foundation, Friends of Grand Haven State Park, the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, and Lori’s Voice.

Learn more about the track chairs and how to reserve one at michigan. gov/dnr/about/accessibility/track-chairs, or call the Grand Haven State Park at 616.847.1309.

RIP CURRENTS

It’s not the ocean, but the currents in Lake Michigan can be so powerful at times that they can present a hazard to swimmers. Make sure you, your friends, and your family know how to handle yourselves if you get caught in a rip current. Some parks offer the flag warning system, but the best protection is being aware of the water conditions and knowledgeable about what to do in case of an emergency.

BEACHES + SAND DUNES

1 GRAND HAVEN CITY BEACH

Sandy swimming beach on Lake Michigan along Harbor Drive. South Harbor Dr., Grand Haven 616.842.3210

grandhaven.org/recreation/parks

2 GRAND HAVEN STATE PARK

Enjoy Lake Michigan’s sandy shores with swimming, sunbathing, volleyball, fishing and camping. Beach wheelchair available. Food trucks in summer. MI Recreation Passport required; nonresidents $11 daily or $40 annually; residents $14 annually when purchased with license plate or $19 if bought in the park.

1001 Harbor Dr., Grand Haven 616.847.1309

michigan.gov/grandhaven $

3 KIRK PARK — WEST OLIVE

Dunes, woods, Lake Michigan shoreline, covered pavilion, playground, off-leash dog beach and hiking trails with scenic overlooks on 68 acres. Nonresident parking $8 daily or $25 annually.

9791 Lakeshore Dr., West Olive 616.738.4810 / miottawa.org/parks $

4 KITCHEL-LINDQUIST-HARTGER DUNES PRESERVE

This 115-acre sand dune ecosystem has two trails winding through an interdunal area and along the Grand River shoreline. Trails are easy and self-guided. Excellent bird-watching. 20001 Berwyck St., Spring Lake 616.843.5803 klhdunespreserve.org

5 KOUW PARK

Nearly 4 acres along 200 feet of Lake Michigan beachfront at the end of Van Buren Road. Picnic areas, play equipment, restrooms, parking. Nonresident parking $8 daily or $25 annually.

5599 Lakeshore Dr., West Olive 616.399.6121 / portsheldontwp.org

6 LAKESIDE BEACH — SPRING LAKE

At Lake Avenue’s northern end, offering picnic shelters and restrooms 10 a.m.-8 p.m. in the summer. Free. 15963 Beach Dr., Spring Lake 616.842.1393 / springlakevillage.org

7 NORTH BEACH PARK

Picnic pavilion, playground and hiking trails. Hike the dune, via the stairway, for panoramic Lake Michigan views. Nonresident parking $8 daily or $25 annually. Beach wheelchair available. 18775 N. Shore Dr., Ferrysburg 616.738.4810 / miottawa.org/parks

8 NORTH OTTAWA

DUNES — FERRYSBURG

With 500 acres of wooded dunes, there are numerous hiking trails open yearround. Access to the dunes is at Coast Guard Park on North Shore Drive. Free. 18201 N. Shore Dr., Ferrysburg 616.738.4810 / miottawa.org/parks

9 OLIVE SHORES

A mature beech-maple-hemlock forest, a steep dune formation and 740 feet of Lake Michigan frontage over 20 acres. Nonresident parking permits $8 daily or $25 annually.

8555 Olive Shore Ave., West Olive 616.738.4810 / miottawa.org/parks

10 P.J. HOFFMASTER STATE PARK

Located 5 miles north of Grand Haven on Lake Michigan. Dunes, beaches, trails, nature center, camping. MI Recreation

Passport required: nonresidents $11 daily or $40 annually; residents $14 annually when purchased with license plate or $19 if purchased in the park.

6585 Lake Harbor Rd., Muskegon 231.798.3711

michigan.gov/hoffmaster $ ❆

11 ROSY MOUND NATURAL AREA

Classic dune system with high wooded dunes, foredunes, dune blowout and beach. Hike from parking area to Lake Michigan (0.7 mile), 1,000 feet of stairs with scenic views. Nonresident parking permits $8 daily or $25 annually.

13925 Lakeshore Dr., Grand Haven 616.738.4810 / miottawa.org/parks

12 WINDSNEST PARK

Enjoy 4 acres of sandy beachfront on Lake Michigan with swimming, picnic area, play equipment, restrooms and parking. Nonresident parking $8 daily or $25 annually.

7905 Margaret Ave., West Olive 616.399.6121 / portsheldontwp.org $

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THINGS TO DO

Your Ticket to Sunshine

Ready to hit the beaches of Lake Michigan? Bring your beach gear and hop aboard the Harbor Transit Beach Express. Shuttles run in a continuous loop from designated parking locations to the Grand Haven State Park and city beaches on summer weekends from noon to 6 p.m. Check out this summer’s schedule at harbortransit.org/beach-express and get ready to enjoy easy access to the beach without the stress of finding a nearby parking spot.

If you’re out shopping or seeing the sights in the tri-cities area, step on Harbor Transit’s Lakeshore Trolley. Starting the day after Memorial Day and going through Labor Day weekend, the trolley runs seven days a week. Check out hours and routes at harbortransit.org/trolley.

Harbor Transit also offers on-demand transportation anywhere within its 55-square-mile service area. Download the Lakeshore Go app to schedule an on-demand ride, pay your fare, and track your bus. Visit harbortransit.org to learn more.

ATTRACTIONS

Brass River Plaza & Sundial

A 6-foot-tall sundial and brass inlay of the Grand River.

1 N. Harbor Dr., Grand Haven visitgrandhaven.com

Coopersville & Marne Railway

Excursions aboard restored vintage passenger cars. Seasonal theme trains. 311 E. Danforth St., Coopersville 616.997.7000

mitrain.net $ ❆

Geocaching

A real-life, high-tech treasure hunt you can enjoy year-round with a free account on geocaching.com and GPS. Grand Haven Area 616.842.4499 / visitgrandhaven.com

Grand Haven Boardwalk

1.5 miles (3 miles round-trip) along the Grand River harbor. 616.842.3210

grandhaven.org

Historic Lighthouses & Pier

The red lighthouses on the south pier are linked by a lighted catwalk. A great location for sunset photos.

1001 S. Harbor Dr., Grand Haven 616.842.4499 / ghlighthouse.com

Imagination Station

Reimagined in 2018, a spectacular barrier-free play space for all children. Mulligan’s Hollow, 1 Y Dr. Grand Haven 616.842.3210 / grandhaven.org

Lakeshore Trolley

Pickups and drop-offs at local sites of interest seven days a week. Runs from the day after Memorial Day through Labor Day.

616.842.3200

harbortransit.org $

Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium

Amphitheater with band shell and live music. 1 N. Harbor Dr., Grand Haven 616.847.3210 ❆

Musical Fountain

THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF SUMMER

With the nighttime summer sky as its stage, the Grand Haven Musical Fountain combines dancing water, well-known music, and colorful lights to create a dazzling, synchronized sensory display.

The Musical Fountain, the largest of its kind, has been a mainstay and a summer tradition in Grand Haven since the early 1960s. It is the perfect endof-the-day activity after all the eating, shopping, adventuring, and beaching it up. The free show runs for about 25 minutes every night at dusk from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Additional Friday and Saturday shows happen in May and September.

Stop by the Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium and enjoy the sights and sounds of summer!

The largest synchronized water and light show of its kind presents a dazzling 25-minute spectacle set to music. Daily at dark Memorial Day to Labor Day. Rain or shine unless there is lightning.

1 N. Harbor Dr., Grand Haven 616-935-3272 / info@ghfountain.org ghfountain.org

Pere Marquette 1223 & Coal Tipple

A 101-foot steam locomotive with engine house and more.

301 N. Harbor Dr., Grand Haven

Splash Pad — Grand Haven

Enjoy during the warmer months, located north of the Municipal Marina parking lot.

Grand Haven / 616.842.3210

Splash Pad — Spring Lake

Opened in 2022, located at Tanglefoot Park, this small/medium splash pad is located next to the new pavilion. Spring Lake / 616.842.1393

ENTERTAINMENT

Chinook Pier Mini Golf

Putt-putt mini golf course located along the Grand Haven Boardwalk near Chinook Pier. Open daily Memorial Day to Labor Day.

301 N. Harbor Dr., Grand Haven 616.847.3478 $

Craig’s Cruisers

Family fun! Go-karts, batting cages, kiddie karts, mini golf, bumper boats, indoor game room and more.

1551 Pontaluna Rd., Spring Lake 231.798.4936

craigscruisers.com $ ❆

GQT Movies Grand Haven 9

Grand Haven 9 delivers movies, munchies and memories with the best in value, cleanliness and customer care.

17220 Hayes St., Grand Haven 616.844.7469 / gqtmovies.com

Grand Fun! (Opening Soon)

Video arcade, mini bowling and birthday parties.

1051 Jackson St., Grand Haven

THINGS TO DO

Grand Haven Room Escape

Your team will have one hour to unravel clues, riddles and puzzles to solve the mystery.

1051 Jackson St., Grand Haven 616.607.6730

grandhavenroomescape.com

Grand Haven Fun Zone (Outdoors)

Chinook Pier. Filled with play elements for enjoyment, including ping-pong tables, foosball and cornhole decks.

101 N. Harbor Dr., Grand Haven

Grand Haven Skate Park

Full-size bowl, quarter pipe, hubba box, rails and stairs.

1 Y Dr., Grand Haven grandhaven.org

The Starlight Room

Listening room, recording studio and event facility.

4765 Airline Rd., Muskegon 734.634.7923 thestarlightroom.net

West Michigan Whitecaps

Minor League Baseball, High A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers.

4500 W. River Dr., Comstock Park 616.726.7067 / whitecapsbaseball.com

DOWN ON THE FARM

Grand Haven Farmers Market

Garden-fresh seasonal produce. Wednesdays and Saturdays under the canopy near Chinook Pier from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June-October, plus Saturdays in May.

Chinook Pier, Grand Haven 616.842.4910

grandhavenchamber.org $

Reenders Blueberry Farms

Open July 15-Sept. 15, Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Offering 12 varieties on 800 acres. Located 6 miles south of Grand Haven on U.S. 31. 9981 W. Olive Rd., West Olive 616.842.5238

reendersblueberryfarms.com $

Spring Lake Farm & Garden Market

Open-air market features seasonal produce. Every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June to mid-October. 312 W. Exchange St., Spring Lake 616.842.4910

grandhavenchamber.org $

ARTS + CULTURE

Coopersville Farm Museum

Multigenerational exhibits, events and activities honoring farming, agriculture and rural life.

375 Main St., Coopersville 616.997.8555

coopersvillefarmmuseum.org

$ ❆

TINY WORLDS COME TO LIFE

Get lost in small worlds at Grand Haven’s own Midwest Miniatures Museum, where fine art takes on a diminutive scale. Visiting this one-of-a-kind museum, located in the stately, historical Robbins House, is a fun, affordable activity for families, hobbyists, and artists alike — and it’s particularly perfect for a rainy day. (Travel tip: Be sure to ask about the scavenger hunt they offer for all ages!)

The museum showcases artistic reproductions in four scales, which range from 1:144 (the smallest) to 1:12 (the largest). Marvel at creations where teacups, smaller than your thumb, hold oceans of detail. Peek into dollhouses blooming with intricate designs and tiny treasures. Look back in time at miniature cobblestone streets and grand manors. The museum also features miniature art collections of fine silver, Waterford crystal, and kachina dolls, as well as a re-creation of Vincent van Gogh’s Yellow House.

The Miniatures Museum is just the place to discover magic in everyday objects seen through a tiny lens. Before you leave, check out the gift shop to pick up a miniature memento to take home!

Coopersville Historical Museum

Extensive interurban and railroad artifacts, early drugstore recreation, Del Shannon memorabilia and other local history exhibits.

363 Main St., Coopersville 616.997.7240

cityofcoopersville.com $ ❆

Engine House No. 5 For tours, send an email to information@enginehouse5.com.

6610 Lake Michigan Dr., Allendale 616.895.4347 enginehouse5.com $ ❆

Midwest Miniatures Museum

Within a stately historic home, visitors will find history, culture and fine art exhibited in miniature. Closed Mondays.

20 S. Fifth St., Grand Haven 616.414.5809 midwestminiaturesmuseum.com $ ❆

Muskegon Museum of Art

Renowned collection, changing exhibitions and store. Established in 1912.

296 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon 231.720.2571 muskegonartmuseum.org

Tri-Cities Historical Museum

Exhibits of local life and history. Admission is free. Closed Mondays.

200 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.842.0700 tri-citiesmuseum.org

USS Silversides Submarine Museum

World War II submarine USS Silversides 236; the USCGC McLane, a Prohibition-era Coast Guard boat; and the USS Flier submarine exhibit. Open year-round.

1346 Bluff St., Muskegon 231.755.1230 silversidesmuseum.org

WINTER FUN

Hemlock Crossing

Open year-round with an indoor nature center. The park includes cross-country and hiking trails. Rental of snowshoes available. Leashed dogs are permitted. Winter hours may vary.

8115 W. Olive Rd., West Olive 616.738.4819

Mulligan’s Hollow Ski Hill

Family-friendly downhill skiing and snowboarding on lighted paths with tow ropes, lessons and lodge.

600 Mulligan’s Dr., Grand Haven

Pigeon Creek Park

Open year-round with an indoor lodge and a fireplace, the park includes lit and groomed cross-country ski trails, snowshoe trails, and sledding hills (no snowboarding). Cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals available. Winter hours may vary. Hiking, dogs, biking and horseback riding not allowed on groomed cross-country ski trails.

12524 Stanton St., West Olive 616.738.4810 ❆ $

Snowkiting Lessons/Instruction

An outdoor winter sport using kite power to glide on snow or ice.

Equipment and lessons available locally at MACKite Boardsports.

Grand Haven

800.622.4655 / mackiteboarding.com ❆

visitgrandhaven.com

PHOTO: J. MILLER/VISIT GRAND HAVEN

FESTIVALS

+EVENTS

Fire Up Your (Jeep) Engines

Are you ready for a day of tricked-out Jeeps, thrilling demos, and a Jeep giveaway, all against the backdrop of beautiful downtown Grand Haven along the waterfront? The highly anticipated third annual Grand Haven Jeep Fest, which roars back into town on Saturday, May 18, will bring all that and more!

The fun starts early with the new Goosechase scavenger hunt, which runs now through May 18. During the scavenger hunt, which takes participants to different locations and introduces them to vendors and sponsors, event registrants are eligible to earn points to put toward raffle tickets for various Jeep Fest prizes.

Also new this year is the obstacle course right in Grand Haven’s community setting. Spectators can watch preregistered and qualified Jeep drivers testing their skills from designated viewing areas.

At the festival, patrons can shop Jeep-themed vendors selling the latest gear and accessories. In addition, there will be a kids tent run by volunteers for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Ottawa County, this year’s beneficiary of Jeep Fest.

And everyone can fuel their appetite and quench their thirst thanks to food trucks from Kitchen 55, Pizza Parliament, Smoke N Ash’s, and more. Plus, attendees can grab a cup of coffee from Kenzie’s Be Cafe, a previous beneficiary of Jeep Fest.

Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium is the central location for registration and info and will have the kids tent, a merchandise trailer, announcements, and giveaways. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the Grand Haven Jeep Fest Facebook page (facebook.com/ grandhavenjeepfest) to learn more. Your road map to fun awaits.

FESTIVALS + EVENTS 2024

JANUARY

Wine About Winter

Jan. 19

Downtown & Centertown, Grand Haven downtowngh.com

Winterfest

Jan. 25-28

Grand Haven grandhavenwinterfest.org

FEBRUARY

Celebrate Coopersville Gala Fundraiser

Feb. 22

Coopersville discovercoopersville.com

MARCH

Grand Haven Easter Egg Hunt

March 30

Central Park, Grand Haven grandhaven.org

The Great Village Easter Egg Hunt

March 30

Village of Spring Lake facebook.com/greatvillageegghunt

APRIL

Chili Blues Cookoff

April 20

Snug Harbor Restaurant, Grand Haven facebook.com/ snugharborgh

Earth Day Lakeshore

Celebration & Parade

April 20

Grand Haven

MAY

Grand Haven Jeep Fest

May 18

Downtown, Grand Haven facebook.com/grandhavenjeepfest

The Kite Festival

May 18-19

Grand Haven State Park facebook.com/KiteFestatGH

Grand Haven Memorial Day Parade

May 27

Downtown, Grand Haven grandhaven.org

JUNE

Spring Lake Wooden & Classic Boat Show

June 8

Mill Point Park, Spring Lake facebook.com/slwoodenboatshow

Spring Lake Heritage Festival

June 8-14

Village of Spring Lake slheritagefestival.com

Sand Sculpture

June 15

Grand Haven City Beach 616.842.4499 / visitgrandhaven.com

Soccer in the Sand

Event Listings

facebook.com/ EarthDayLakeShoreCelebration

June 22-23

Grand Haven State Park soccerinthesand.com

Grand Haven Art Festival

June 28-30

Downtown, Grand Haven grandhavenchamber.org

JULY

4th of July Fireworks

July 4

Waterfront Stadium, Grand Haven grandhaven.org

ONGOING EVENTS 2024

Musical Fountain

May-September

Waterfront Stadium, Grand Haven ghfountain.com

Grand Haven Farmers Market

May-October

Chinook Pier, Grand Haven grandhavenchamber.org

Spring Lake Farm & Garden Market

June to mid-October

Tanglefoot Park, Spring Lake grandhavenchamber.org

Merchant & Makers Chinook Pier Market

July 13

Grand Haven merchantsandmakers.com

Grand Haven Tri/Duathlon

July 14

Grand Haven cityofgrandhaven.org

Coast Guard Festival

July 26-Aug. 4

Grand Haven coastguardfest.org

AUGUST

Coopersville Car Show & Summerfest

Aug. 7-10

Coopersville coopersvillecarshow.com

Merchants & Makers Chinook Pier Market

Aug. 10

Grand Haven merchantsandmakers.com

Walk the Beat

Aug. 10

Bolt Park, Grand Haven walkthebeat.org

Sidewalk Sales

Aug. 16-17

Downtown, Grand Haven downtowngh.com

Art on the Riverfront

Aug. 17

Grand Haven City Marina grandhavenchamber.org

SEPTEMBER

Labor Day Bridge Walk

Sept. 2

Third Street Bridge, Grand Haven grandhaven.org

Music on the Grand Wednesdays, June 5-Aug. 28

Waterfront Stadium, Grand Haven facebook.com/MusicOnTheGrand

Praise by the Pier

Sundays, mid-June to August

Waterfront Stadium, Grand Haven facebook.com/praisebythepier

Music at the Point

Thursdays, June 20-Aug. 22

Mill Point Park, Spring Lake slheritagefestival.com

Free Friday Nights Music

July 5-Aug. 23

Waterfront Stadium, Grand Haven grandhavenfreefridays.com

Holland Haven Marathon

Sept. 8

Rosy Mound Elementary, Grand Haven hollandhavenmarathon.com

Hispanic Heritage Fiesta

Sept. 21

Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium, Grand Haven tcpuentes.org

OCTOBER

Chowdown Centertown

Oct. 12

Centertown, Grand Haven downtowngh.com

Spring Lake Spooktacular

Oct. 24-31

Downtown, Spring Lake 616.842.1393

NOVEMBER

Light Night

Nov. 15

Downtown, Grand Haven downtowngh.com

Spring Lake Sparkle

Nov. 23-Jan. 1, 2025

Downtown, Spring Lake springlakesparkle.com

DECEMBER

Jingle Bell Parade

Dec. 7

Downtown, Grand Haven grandhavenchamber.org

New Year’s Eve Ball Drop

Dec. 31

Downtown, Grand Haven grandhaven.org

Jeep Fest is returning to downtown Grand Haven on Saturday, May 18.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Going Above and Beyond the Green

American Dunes in Grand Haven is more than just a world-class golf club. Anchored by a Jack Nicklaus–designed course near the shores of Lake Michigan, the club is a mission-oriented organization dedicated to giving back to military families.

American Dunes, which opened in 2021, donates more than $1 million every year to Folds of Honor, a nonprofit that awards scholarships to the children and spouses of fallen or disabled service members. In the words of Nicklaus, who designed the golf course free of charge, “I love the game of golf, but I love my country even more.”

Dust off your clubs and play a round that gives back — on a pristine, uniquely Grand Haven course — at American Dunes this season. Visit americandunesgolfclub.com to learn more.

BIKE RENTALS

Cruise Grand Haven

Moped and scooter rental. 400 N. Ferry St., Ste. 3, Grand Haven 616.607.0067

cruisegrandhaven.com $

Electric Bike Place by MACKite Electric bike sales and rentals. 16881 Hayes St., Grand Haven 616.607.9355 / electricbikeplace.com

$

BIKE TRAILS

Idema Explorers Trail

36.5-mile, 10-foot paved trail for hiking and biking along the Grand River Greenway from Grand Haven to Grand Rapids. Robinson Twp.

Lakeshore Connector Path

This path runs for nearly 20 miles along the shoreline between downtown Grand Haven and Holland State Park and is a favorite of bicycling enthusiasts. Grand Haven

visitgrandhaven.com/biking-14

Lakeside Trail

This paved 12-mile bike path wraps around Spring Lake and has many public access points.

Spring Lake / 616.842.4499

visitgrandhaven.com/biking-14

Musketawa Trail

25-mile trail from Marne to Muskegon through area farmlands, wetlands, creeks and villages.

Grand Haven

616.842.4499

musketawatrail.org

North Bank Trail

A 3.3-mile extension of Lakeside Trail. Spring Lake, Nunica 616.842.4499

visitgrandhaven.com/biking-14

Spoonville Trail

Named after a ghost town that once stood at the mouth of Crockery Creek on the Grand River. 4.3-mile, 10-foot paved trail for hiking and biking. Access to public lands along route. Restrooms/rustic toilets available at trailheads.

Crockery Twp.

Tri-Cities Connector Path

This connects Spring Lake, Grand Haven and Ferrysburg.

Grand Haven

616.842.4499

visitgrandhaven.com/biking-14

Foracompletelistofbikingtrails,goto: visitgrandhaven.com/things/outdooractivities/biking

REST AND RECHARGE IN DUNCAN WOODS

Are you in need of a peaceful escape into nature but don’t want to travel far? Look no further than Duncan Memorial Park, aka Duncan Woods, proudly inducted into the Old-Growth Forest Network as of October 2023. Old-growth forests are the rarest forests in the U.S., and they have important ecological attributes not found elsewhere. The Old-Growth Forest Network works to preserve and restore the U.S.’s remaining old-growth forests for future generations.

Duncan Woods is certainly deserving of its place in the network. This special park was gifted to the city of Grand Haven in 1913. It is accessible year-round and is located in the heart of the city. Forty acres of unspoiled forest with towering hemlock and beech trees offers a calming backdrop for reconnecting with nature and seeing wildlife in their natural habitat.

Take a stroll or jog on one of the numerous trails, and feel free to bring along Fido — your leashed furry friend can join you on your adventure. Pack a picnic and spend the day immersed in this stunning natural area. Whichever you choose, you will find that breathing deep is easy here. Visit grandhaven.org/visitors/ parks/duncan-woods to learn more.

CHARTERS

Lakeshore Luxury Cruise Lake Michigan sunset cruises, Spring Lake and Grand River sightseeing tours.

616.510.9303

lakeshoreluxurycruise.com

Nelson Charters, LLC

Fishing charters, boat excursions and corporate charters welcome four-, sixor eight-hour trips aboard the custom hardtop Third Wish, a 31-foot Tiara. Grand Isle Marina, Slip 21A 1 Grand Isle Dr., Grand Haven 616.846.4344 / nelsoncharters.net $

For a complete list of area charter fishing boats, go to: visitgrandhaven. com/things/outdoor-activities/fishing

GOLF COURSES/ LESSONS

American Dunes Golf Club

A Jack Nicklaus signature course honoring the Folds of Honor Foundation. Experience what many are calling one of the best courses to play in the U.S. 17000 Lincoln St., Grand Haven 616.842.4040

americandunesgolfclub.com $

Pigeon Creek Golf Course

Southwest of Grand Haven, this course offers beautiful landscape, lush fairways and greens, and the perfect layout for a fun and fair game for the whole family. 10195 120th Ave., West Olive 616.875.4300 / golfpigeoncreek.com

$

For a complete list of area golf courses, go to: visitgrandhaven.com/things/ outdoor-activities/golfing

MARINAS/BOAT SALES + SERVICE

Barrett Boat Works Inc.

Full-service marina: slips, in/out, storage, gas dock, service, canvas and ship’s store.

821 W. Savidge St., Spring Lake 616.842.1202 / barrettboatworks.com

Camp & Cruise Inc.

Sales and service of boats, motors, trailers, boat lifts and docks. 1613 Hayes St., Marne 616.677.1274 / campandcruise.com

Freedom Boat Club of West Michigan

Hassle-free boating for its members with 325-plus nationwide locations, including in Grand Haven, Muskegon and Whitehall.

1719 Pennoyer Ave., Grand Haven 855.526.2863 / yourboatiswaiting.com

Grand Haven Municipal Marina

Offers 50 transient slips and 16 seasonal slips for charter fishing boats. Reservations accepted.

101 N. Harbor Dr., Grand Haven 616.847.3478 / grandhaven.org

Keenan Marina

Marina with new boat sales, brokerage, service and parts.

526 Pine St., Spring Lake 616.846.3830 / keenanmarina.com

North Shore Marina

Slips, storage, service, fuel, 75-ton hoist and boat sales. New boat sales, Yellow Fin Yacht, Rinker/Hurricane sport boats, used & brokerage.

18275 Berwyck St., Spring Lake 616.842.1488 / northshoremarina.com

SkipperBud’s at Grand Isle Marina Sales, service and marina. Locations are family owned and operated, serving boaters for over 40 years.

11 Harbor Island Dr., Grand Haven 616.997.2628 / skipperbuds.com

WATERCRAFT RENTALS

Grand Haven Boat Rental

Rent a boat and explore Grand Haven. The best boats, rates and service. 1211 Jackson St., Grand Haven 616.430.3434

grandhavenboatrental.com

MACKite Boardsports Center

Specializing in kiteboarding and hydrofoiling gear and lessons. 16881 Hayes St., Grand Haven 616.607.9355

mackiteboarding.com $

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

PARKS

MICHIGAN STATE PARKS

Camping reservations made up to six months in advance.

800.44.PARKS / michigan.gov/stateparks

Bass River Recreation Area

Fishing, hiking trails, mountain bike trails, equestrian trails. Boat launch at S. Cedar Road entrance.

On the Grand River at 104th Avenue and Cedar Street, Lamont michigan.gov/bassriver $

Grand Haven State Park

Beach, picnic area and shelter, playground, restrooms, concessions, grills, swimming, fishing, sand volleyball courts. 1001 S. Harbor Dr., Grand Haven 616.847.1309 / michigan.gov/grandhaven $

P.J. Hoffmaster State Park Beach, picnic area and shelter, restrooms, grills, swimming, hiking, trails, cross-country skiing. 6585 Lake Harbor Rd., Muskegon 231.798.3711

michigan.gov/hoffmaster $ ❆

GRAND HAVEN CITY PARKS

616.842.3210 / grandhaven.org

Bicentennial Park

Restrooms, concessions, biking paths, benches.

211 S. Harbor Dr., Downtown

Bolt Park

Picnic area. Corner of Beechtree and Pennoyer

Central Park

Picnic area, fountain, benches. 421 Columbus Ave., Downtown ❆

Chinook Pier Park

Picnic area, playground, restrooms, grills, biking paths.

301 N. Harbor Dr., behind Engine 1223

Duncan Woods

Picnic area, hiking, trails. 1113 Sheldon Rd., between Park Avenue and Duncan Court ❆

East Grand River Park

Picnic area and shelter, playground, restrooms, grills, boat launch, fishing, biking, baseball, softball, basketball, dog park.

East Franklin and Beechtree, east of U.S. 31

FISHING FOR ADVENTURE

Grand Haven City Beach

Beach, restrooms, concessions, swimming, sand volleyball courts. Dogs on leash allowed before 11 a.m. and after 5 p.m. May 28-Sept. 3 and anytime after Labor Day.

South of Grand Haven State Park on S. Harbor Drive

Linear Park

Picnic area and shelter, grills, fishing, basketball courts.

North Third Street

Across channel from Chinook Pier, access via Harbor Island/3rd St.

Mulligan’s Hollow

Picnic area, playground, restrooms, grills, hiking, trails, baseball, softball, basketball courts, pickleball courts, tennis courts, soccer field, skate park, outdoor ice rink (seasonal), cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowboarding.

600 Mulligan’s Dr., behind YMCA

Sluka Field

Picnic area, playground, baseball, softball, soccer field.

Intersection of Beechtree and Waverly ❆

As the home of more than 40 registered charter boats, Grand Haven has one of the most active charter ports on Lake Michigan — and for good reason. The Great Lake is teeming with sport fish such as king salmon, coho, steelhead, lake trout, brown trout, and perch. The charter boats are staffed with knowledgeable captains who are ready to take you on the trip of a lifetime. Several of these charters

GRAND HAVEN CHARTER

TOWNSHIP PARKS

616.842.5988 / ght.org

Hofma Park

Picnic area and shelter, playground, restrooms, grills, hiking, trails, biking paths, mountain bike trails, baseball, softball, basketball courts, soccer field, cross-country skiing.

15581 Ferris St., Grand Haven ❆

Hofma Preserve

Picnic area and shelter, playground, restrooms, grills, hiking, trails, biking paths, mountain bike trails, crosscountry skiing.

16295 Sleeper St., Grand Haven ❆

Mercury Park

Picnic area, playground, restrooms, grills, baseball, softball.

16175 Mercury Dr., Grand Haven

Odawa/Battle Point Launch

Restrooms, boat launch. Permit required.

14091 144th Ave., Grand Haven $

Pottawattomie Park

Picnic areas and shelters, playground, restrooms, grills, swimming, fishing, biking paths, soccer field, sand volleyball courts.

15600 Comstock St., Grand Haven

participate in the Michigan Catch & Cook program, which allows you to bring your catch to participating restaurants to be prepared for a fresh dinner. Whether you’re taking a solo trip, bringing a group, or fishing with the whole family, these professional charter boats offer a unique adventure to experience the Grand Haven Area from the water.

PHOTOS: CHRIS BUNDA/ON THE FLY CHARTERS, LLC

Schmidt Heritage Park

35 developed acres and 33 undeveloped acres, pickleball courts, jogging, walking trail, shelters, restrooms. Ball fields and soccer fields coming 2024. 15582 Ferris St., Grand Haven Twp.

SPRING LAKE VILLAGE PARKS

616.842.1393 / springlakevillage.org

Central Park

Picnic area and shelter, playground, restrooms, grills, trails, biking paths, baseball, softball, basketball courts, pickleball courts, in-line hockey, outdoor ice rink (seasonal), dog park. Entrances off N. Fruitport Road or Savidge Street (M-104) ❆

Lakeside Beach

Beach, picnic area and shelter, restrooms, swimming.

Lake and Beach streets on Spring Lake

Marv‘s Bark Park

Unleashed dog park includes over 40,000 sq. ft. of open running space and a separate area for smaller dogs. Seating and shelter available with a dog drinking fountain. Located in the northwest corner of Central Park along the south side of the multi-user Lakeside Trail. Parking available off Fruitport Road on the east and off Savidge Street at Rotary Drive, next to Ace Hardware, on the west. ❆

Mill Point Park

Picnic area and shelter, playground, biking paths, public restrooms during summer. Public boat launch and transient docks.

School and Exchange streets, Spring Lake

Tanglefoot Park

Located on the Grand River, with an event pavilion, public art, splash pad, restrooms, outdoor fireplace, docks and accessible kayak launch. Farmers market on Thursdays in season.

312 W. Exchange St., Spring Lake

Whistle Stop Park

Picnic area and shelter, playground, biking paths.

Between North Park and N. Division streets, Spring Lake

SPRING LAKE TOWNSHIP PARKS

616.846.2422 / springlaketwp.org

Black Lake Park

This 80-acre park on Little Black Lake has hiking trails, an accessible kayak launch and fishing docks.

204 Wilson Rd., Norton Shores, Spring Lake ❆

Lakeshore Disc Golf Complex

One course with nine front holes (2,126 ft.) and nine back holes (2,218 ft.). Near the intersection of Wilson and 174th Ave. 925 Wilson Rd., Spring Lake

Rycenga Recreational Park

Picnic area and shelter, playground, restrooms, grills, hiking, trails, biking paths, baseball, softball, basketball courts, soccer fields, sand volleyball courts, cross-country skiing.

16401 Hemlock Dr., Spring Lake ❆

Water Tower Park

Picnic area, tennis courts, soccer field. Van Wagoner Street and West Spring Lake Road ❆

FERRYSBURG CITY PARKS

616.842.5803 / ferrysburg.org

Coast Guard Park

Picnic area and shelter, playground, restrooms, grills, hiking, trails, biking paths, baseball, softball, basketball courts, tennis courts, soccer fields, sand volleyball courts, dog park.

North Shore Drive, 1 mile west of 174th Ave., Ferrysburg ❆

Fire Barn Park

Picnic area, playground, restrooms, grills, biking paths, baseball, softball, basketball courts, tennis courts, soccer field.

North Shore Dr., 174th Ave., Ferrysburg ❆

Kitchel-Lindquist-Hartger Dunes

Preserve

Hiking, trails. 115 acres. 20001 Berwyck St., Grand Haven ❆

Mike Herman Memorial Field

Baseball field, soccer field, tennis court and four basketball hoops. This park has recently received $40,000 in improvements by generous volunteers.

17742 Hiawatha Dr., Spring Lake ❆

Sunnyside Park

Picnic area, playground, restrooms. 17200 Valley City Ave., Ferrysburg ❆

William Montague Ferry Park

Picnic area and shelter, playground, restrooms, grills, fishing, biking paths. 110 Pine St., Ferrysburg ❆

OTTAWA COUNTY PARKS

616.738.4810 / miottawa.org/parks

Connor Bayou

Picnic area, rustic restrooms, hiking, trails, cross-country skiing.

12945 N. Cedar Dr., Grand Haven ❆

Crockery Creek Natural Area

Picnic area, restrooms, hiking, trails, cross-country skiing.

11071 Wren Dr., Nunica ❆

Deer Creek Park

Picnic area, rustic restrooms, boat launch, fishing.

13426 60th Ave., Coopersville

Eastmanville Bayou

Picnic area and shelter, rustic restrooms, boat launch, kayak launch, fishing, hiking, trails, cross-country skiing.

13507 68th Ave., Allendale ❆

Eastmanville Farm

Picnic area, restrooms, hiking, trails, equestrian trails, cross-country ski trails. 7851 Leonard St., Coopersville

Grand Ravines

Restrooms, hiking, trails, 275-foot suspension bridge, off-leash dog park, dog wash station, covered bridge, fishing, kayak launch.

3991 Fillmore St., Jenison ❆

Grose Park

Beach, playground, picnic area and shelter, restrooms, grills, swimming, fishing, hiking, trails, sand volleyball courts. Closed in winter.

22200 24th Ave., Casnovia

Hemlock Crossing

Nature center with gift shop, picnic area and shelters, grills, restrooms, hiking, trails, cross-country skiing, rustic kayak launch.

8115 W. Olive Rd., West Olive ❆

Hiawatha Forest

Off-trail hiking and cross-country skiing.

16777 Fillmore St., West Olive ❆

Kirk Park

Beach, playground, picnic area and shelter, restrooms, grills, swimming, hiking, trails, cross-country skiing, off-leash dog beach.

9791 Lakeshore Dr., West Olive $ ❆

North Beach Park

Beach, playground, picnic area and shelter, restrooms, grills, swimming, hiking, trails, sand volleyball courts.

18775 N. Shore Dr., Ferrysburg $

North Ottawa Dunes

Picnic area, restrooms, hiking, trails, cross-country skiing.

18201 N. Shore Dr., Ferrysburg ❆

Olive Shores

Beach, picnic area, restrooms, swimming, hiking, trails. Closed in winter.

8555 Olive Shore Ave., West Olive $

Ottawa Sands

Hiking, cross-country skiing, catch-andrelease fishing, port-a-let.

18153 North Shore Dr., Ferrysburg ❆

Pigeon Creek Park

Picnic area, rustic restrooms, concessions, grills, hiking, trails, mountain bike trails, equestrian trails, cross-country skiing, sledding.

12524 Stanton St., West Olive ❆

Pine Bend

Picnic area, rustic restrooms, hiking, trails, biking paths, cross-country skiing.

15400 Polk St., West Olive ❆

Riverside Park

Picnic area and shelter, rustic restrooms, grills, boat launch, fishing, hiking, trails. 10317 N. Cedar Dr., Grand Haven ❆

Rosy Mound Natural Area Beach, picnic area, restrooms, grills, swimming, hiking, trails.

13925 Lakeshore Dr., Grand Haven $ ❆

Stearns Creek Park

Located at the headwaters of the Grand River’s Stearns Bayou with creek frontage, diverse wetlands, picturesque ravines, and tracts of older growth forests. Amenities include hiking trails, picnic tables, port-a-let.

13594 136th Ave., Grand Haven

PHOTO: BLAIR CELANO

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Bur Oak Landing

Fishing, off-trail hiking, cross-country skiing, dogs off leash, DNR hunting, small-boat access.

East: 13500 90th Ave., Coopersville West: 9170 Oriole Dr., Coopersville ❆

Grand River Open Space

Fishing, off-trail hiking, cross-country skiing, dogs off leash, DNR hunting.

10849 Linden Dr., Allendale ❆

Johnson Street Forest

Off-trail hiking, cross-country skiing, dogs off leash, hunting.

12401 Johnson St., Grand Haven ❆

Kuits Bayou

Off-trail hiking, dogs off leash, archery deer hunting.

4575 Warner Dr., Allendale ❆

Port Sheldon Natural Area

Off-trail hiking, dogs off leash, archery deer hunting.

North: 6260 160th Ave., West Olive

South: 5925 160th Ave., West Olive ❆

Ripps Bayou

Fishing, off-trail hiking, dogs off leash, unmotorized boats only, archery deer hunting.

5850 Leonard Rd., Coopersville ❆

Robinson Forest

Off-trail hiking, cross-country skiing, dogs off leash, hunting.

3995 104th Ave., Grand Haven ❆

ROBINSON TOWNSHIP PARKS

616.846.2210 / robinson-twp.org

Robinson Township Park

Picnic area and shelter, playground, restrooms, grills, hiking, trails, biking paths, equestrian trails, baseball, softball, basketball court, tennis/ pickleball court, soccer fields.

11758 Buchanan St., Grand Haven

ALLENDALE TOWNSHIP PARKS

616.895.6295 / allendale-twp.org

Allendale Community Park

Picnic area and shelter, playground, restrooms, baseball, softball, basketball courts, tennis courts, outdoor fitness and pickleball courts, soccer fields. Seasonal porta-johns.

6676 Lake Michigan Dr., Allendale

Coffee with the Birds program: Enjoy a hot cup of coffee and baked goods as you watch birds at the feeder and discuss various birding topics with a naturalist at the Hemlock Crossing Nature Center! Call 616.786.4847 or go to miottawa.org/parks for details.

COOPERSVILLE CITY PARKS

616.997.9731 / cityofcoopersville.com/ parks-department.html

Community Park

Coopersville Area Public Schools campus. Nature trails, outdoor classroom.

198 East St., Coopersville ❆

Coopersville Sports Complex/ Veterans Park

Picnic area and shelter, restrooms, baseball fields, softball fields, soccer field, basketball courts, cornhole.

254 W. Randall St., Coopersville ❆

DDA Park

Picnic area and shelter. Restrooms. 301 Main St., Coopersville

Grove Street Park

Picnic area, restrooms, softball field. 94 Grove St., Coopersville

Main Street Park

Picnic area, seasonal sledding. 95 Main St., Coopersville ❆

Perennial Park Flowers, benches.

294 Ottawa St., Coopersville

Pocket Park Pavilion

Picnic area and shelter, modest green space, water feature.

320 Main St., Coopersville $

PORT SHELDON TOWNSHIP PARKS

616.399.6121 / portsheldontwp.org

Kouw Park

Picnic area and shelter, grills, playground, restrooms, swimming, hiking. 5599 Lakeshore Dr., West Olive

Township Recreational Park

Picnic area, playground, restrooms, baseball, softball, basketball courts, tennis courts, pickleball courts, shuffleboard. 16201 Port Sheldon St., West Olive

Windsnest Park

Beach, picnic area, playground, restrooms, swimming, hiking. 7905 Margaret Ave., West Olive

CAMPING + RVING

Eastpointe RV Resort

121 sites. Full hookups, electricity, ice and firewood available, camp store, heated outdoor pool, recreational activities, laundry facilities, showers, pets welcome, campfires permitted. Set along the Grand River, with a general store, fitness center, hot tub, bathrooms, pickleball court and volleyball court. Located 1.5 miles from beach. Open May 1-Oct. 1. 200 N. Beechtree St., Grand Haven 616.414.8137

eastpointervresort.com $

Grand Haven State Park

174 sites. Water, dumping stations, electricity, tent sites, beach access, recreational activities, showers, campfires permitted, Lake Michigan waterfront, campsites on beach. Located 0.5 miles from downtown Grand Haven, near boardwalk, pier and lighthouses. Open May 1-Oct. 22.

1001 S. Harbor Dr., Grand Haven

Reservations: 800.447.2757

Local: 616.847.1309

michigan.gov/grandhaven $

Highway to Haven

Family campground offering over 100 shaded campsites with water and electric hookup. This revamped park is complete with a dog park, basketball court, volleyball court, arcade, and outdoor gathering space. Located just 2 miles from Lake Michigan and downtown Grand Haven. 800 Robbins Rd., Grand Haven 616.935.9565

highwaytohavencampground.com $

North Shore MHC & RV Park 30 sites. Full hookups, water, electricity, 1 mile from beach, laundry, showers, pets welcome, Grand River waterfront. Located on a bayou off the Grand River with small-boat access. Located 0.5 miles from Lake Michigan. Open year-round.

17990 N. Shore Dr., Spring Lake 616.846.6361 $ ❆

Outdoor Adventures Grand Haven Resort

MAP LOCATION: 12

213 campsites and 16 cabins. Full hookups, water, electricity, ice, fi rewood, tent sites, camp store, heated outdoor pool, 5 miles from beach, recreational activities, laundry facilities, showers, campfi res permitted. Open May-Oct. 10990 U.S. 31 N., Grand Haven Reservations: 989.671.1125

outdooradventuresinc.com $ ❆

P.J. Hoffmaster State Park 297 sites. Water, dumping stations, electricity, ice, firewood, tent sites, short walk to beach, showers, campfires permitted. Lake Michigan waterfront and dunes, hiking and cross-country ski trails. Visitor Center overlook, beaches. Open April 22-Oct. 22.

6585 Lake Harbor Dr., Muskegon Reservations: 800.447.2757

Local: 231.798.3711

michigan.gov/hoffmaster $ midnrreservations.com

PHOTO: BLAIR CELANO

WHERE TO STAY

Just the Right Place

Hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts, vacation rental properties — the Grand Haven Area has a great variety of overnight options for you to choose from. Pick from nearly 650 available rooms (or houses) and find just the right place to lay your head at the end of a day exploring the region.

Find the perfect balance of comfort, style, affordability, and a charm that you can only get in the Grand Haven Area. Choose from a popular hotel chain that provides a sense of accessibility and familiarity or a cottage that can fit the whole family. Or consider a cozy inn located along the channel of the Grand River. The Harbor House Inn, adorned with eye-catching pink shutters, provides beautiful views of the waterfront with easy access to the area’s restaurants, famous boardwalk, and downtown shops.

Each lodging option in the Grand Haven Area offers a home away from home for travelers. Whatever accommodations suit you best, know that a stay here offers countless opportunities to explore, relax, and enjoy.

PHOTO: MIKE BORSTLER

WHERE TO STAY

MAP LOCATION: 1

Baymont Inn by Wyndham

Conveniently located on U.S. 31 and a mile and a half from Lake Michigan. Business or pleasure, we offer you the convenience of a great location coupled with great amenities. All of our rooms have a refrigerator, microwave, single-cup coffee maker and hair dryer. Expanded continental breakfast included.

1500 S. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.842.1999 / baymontinns.com

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 100

WINTER RATES: $74-139

SUMMER RATES: $129-319

FALL RATES: $89-209

JACUZZI: NO

POOL: INDOOR

FRIDGE: YES

EXERCISE FACILITY: YES

HOT TUB: YES

DISTANCE TO BEACH: 1.5 MILES

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: YES

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST: YES

MEETING/BANQUET CAPACITY: NO

PETS: YES

MAP LOCATION: 2

Best Western Beacon Inn

Like TripAdvisor’s voters, who named us the No. 1 hotel in our area, we’re confident that you’ll be comfortable in any of our two-queen or one-king rooms. All of our spacious rooms have a microwave and refrigerator, and guests can enjoy our complimentary breakfast daily. Located on U.S. 31, only 1.5 miles from the downtown/ beach area, our hotel is the perfect option for business or leisure travelers.

1525 S. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.842.4720

bestwestern.com/beaconinn

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 104

WINTER RATES: $89-150

SUMMER RATES: $179-399

FALL RATES: $89-199

JACUZZI: YES

POOL: INDOOR

FRIDGE: YES

EXERCISE FACILITY: YES

HOT TUB: YES

DISTANCE TO BEACH: 1.5 MILES

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: YES

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST: YES

MEETING/BANQUET CAPACITY: NO

PETS: NO

MAP LOCATION: 3

Blue Water Inn & Suites (Water View)

Grand Haven’s only hotel overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan. Located directly across the street from the sugar-sand beaches of Grand Haven State Park, making it easy for you to enjoy beautiful views of Lake Michigan, the spectacular sunsets, and our historic pier and lighthouse. Rooms include one- and two-bedroom suites, and some have kitchenettes. Indoor and outdoor common spaces, including decks and a terrace. A family-friendly, relaxed setting. 1030 S. Harbor Dr., Grand Haven 616.846.7431

bluewaterinngrandhaven.com

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 14

SUMMER RATES: DAILY: $99-399

FALL RATES: DAILY: $99-299

JACUZZI: NO

POOL: NO

FRIDGE: YES

EXERCISE FACILITY: NO

HOT TUB: NO

DISTANCE TO BEACH: ACROSS FROM BEACH

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: NO

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST: NO

MEETING/BANQUET CAPACITY: NO

PETS: NO

LODGING SPECIALS: NOT JUST IN THE OFFSEASON

Even though the Grand Haven Area is a summer hot spot, there are lodging deals and packages to be found all year long — especially between Labor Day and Memorial Day. In the summer, you can find early-

week deals, lodging packages designed for outdoor activities, or last-minute steals. In the offseason, lodging properties create valuable overnight packages that combine meals, activities, events, and more. Go to visitgrandhaven.com to view the latest deals.

CALENDAR

Winter Rates: Nov. 1-April 30

Summer Rates: May 1-Sept. 15

Fall Rates: Sept. 16-Oct. 31

WHERE TO STAY

▼ HOTELS + MOTELS

MAP LOCATION: 7

Holiday Inn (Waterfront)

Discover the convenience of the only full-service resort-style hotel in the Grand Haven Area. Located just 2 miles from Lake Michigan beaches, the Grand Haven lighthouses and downtown shopping. This property offers beautiful views of the Grand River, refreshed amenities, an on-site restaurant and room packages developed for savings.

940 W. Savidge St., Spring Lake 616.846.1000 / higrandhaven.com

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 123

WINTER RATES: $119.99-219.99

SUMMER RATES: $209.99-349.99

FALL RATES: $129.99-219.99

JACUZZI: NO

POOL: INDOOR & OUTDOOR

FRIDGE: YES

EXERCISE FACILITY: YES

HOT TUB: YES

DISTANCE TO BEACH: 1.5 MILES

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: YES

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST: NO

MEETING/BANQUET CAPACITY: 25-250

PETS: NO

MAP LOCATION: 11

Rodeway Inn — Coopersville

Attractive accommodations at a great price. Enjoy many amenities and features, including a free, always fresh breakfast and a free local weekday newspaper or USA Today

1040 O’Malley Dr., Coopersville 616.837.8100 / 800.434.5800 choicehotels.com

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 58

WINTER RATES: $55-150

SUMMER RATES: $69-150

FALL RATES: $70-150

JACUZZI: YES

POOL: INDOOR

FRIDGE: YES

MICROWAVE: YES

EXERCISE FACILITY: YES

HOT TUB: YES

DISTANCE TO BEACH: 16 MILES

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: YES

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST: YES

MEETING/BANQUET CAPACITY: NO

PETS: $15 PER DAY

MAP LOCATION: 12

Rodeway Inn — Grand Haven

Located conveniently off U.S. 31 and a mile and a half from Lake Michigan. Near many attractions, including Grand Haven State Park and the Tri-Cities Historical Museum.

1010 S. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.846.1800 / 800.745.8660 rodewayinn.com

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 47

WINTER RATES: $65-99

SUMMER RATES: $89-199

FALL RATES: $60-99

JACUZZI: NO

POOL: NO

FRIDGE: YES

EXERCISE FACILITY: NO

HOT TUB: NO

DISTANCE TO BEACH: 1.5 MILES

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: YES

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST: NO

MEETING/BANQUET CAPACITY: NO

PETS: SMALL DOGS ONLY (20 LBS

MAX)

MAP LOCATION: 14

Sleep Inn & Suites

Conveniently located two blocks from Grand Valley State University and The Meadows Golf Course, and just 20 minutes from Lake Michigan and 40 minutes from Michigan's Adventure. Hotel accommodations include free hot breakfast, free high-speed Wi-Fi, indoor heated pool, fitness center, business center and guest laundry.

4869 Becker Dr., Allendale 616.892.8000

tinyurl.com/sleepinnallendale

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 60

WINTER RATES: $89-209

SUMMER RATES: $89-249

FALL RATES: $89-209

JACUZZI: YES

POOL: INDOOR

FRIDGE: YES

EXERCISE FACILITY: YES

HOT TUB: YES

DISTANCE TO BEACH: 20 MILES

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: YES

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST: YES

MEETING/BANQUET CAPACITY: 30

PETS: NO

TRAVELING WITH A PET?

If you are, it’s important to seek accommodations with pet-friendly policies. Here’s a checklist of factors to consider when planning your visit.

1. Policies and requirements vary between hotel brands, as they do among privately owned or operated properties. Always check ahead with the individual hotel or property manager/owner to verify the pet policy.

2. Provide full disclosure and seek out prior approval. Unexpected animals are not necessarily welcome.

MAP LOCATION: 4

Boyden House

Bed & Breakfast (Downtown)

Guests will enjoy beautiful architectural design with rich construction. Home is furnished and revamped with an eclectic and contemporary flair. Each room is delightfully different. A short walk will bring you to the Lake Michigan shoreline, charming restaurants and unique shopping opportunities.

301 S. Fifth St., Grand Haven 616.846.3538 / boydenhouse.com

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 8

WINTER RATES: $89-190

SUMMER RATES: $155-280

FALL RATES: $99-225

JACUZZI: YES

POOL: NO

FRIDGE: NO

EXERCISE FACILITY: NO

HOT TUB: NO

DISTANCE TO BEACH: 1 MILE

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: NO

FULL BREAKFAST: YES

MEETING/BANQUET CAPACITY: 25

PETS: NO

3. Find out if fees and deposits are required. Some hotels charge a nonrefundable pet deposit.

Others have a refundable deposit policy. Fees can differ, with some assessing a cost per pet, per night, versus a one-time rate for the stay.

4. While dogs may be permitted, it doesn’t mean other four-legged pets such as cats are just as welcome. Again, ask in advance.

5. Inquire about limitations and restrictions. Some establishments have a one- or two-pet limit per room and/or may have strict weight restrictions for each pet.

MAP LOCATION: 6

Harbor House Inn (Water View)

True to Michigan Victorian style, with spacious yet cozy rooms, all with private baths. The living room includes a fireplace along with a selection of board games and books. Wonderful location within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, marinas and the beach.

114 S. Harbor Dr., Grand Haven 616.846.0610 / 800.841.0610

harborhousegh.com

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 19

WINTER RATES: $110-210

SUMMER RATES: $260-410

FALL RATES: $139-220

JACUZZI: NO

POOL: NO

FRIDGE: NO

EXERCISE FACILITY: NO

HOT TUB: NO

DISTANCE TO BEACH: 0.5 MILES

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: YES

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST: YES

MEETING/BANQUET CAPACITY: NO

PETS: NO

6. Ask about pet-friendly amenities. Some hotels may provide doggie beds, feeding bowls, and designated pet runs on their grounds. Call the Visitors Center to learn about pet-friendly businesses: 616.842.4499.

MAP LOCATION: 9

Looking Glass Beachfront Inn (Water View)

The only bed-and-breakfast with this spectacular view of Lake Michigan, the Grand Haven lighthouses and miles of beachfront and only a short walk to downtown. Come and share beautiful sunsets and casual hospitality as our special guest.

1100 S. Harbor Dr., Grand Haven 616.842.7150 / lookingglassmi.com

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 5

WINTER RATES: SEASONAL SUMMER RATES: $300-425

FALL RATES: $200-325

JACUZZI: NO

POOL: NO

FRIDGE: YES, IN COMMON AREA

EXERCISE FACILITY: NO

HOT TUB: NO

DISTANCE TO BEACH: ACROSS FROM BEACH

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: NO

FULL BREAKFAST: YES

MEETING/BANQUET CAPACITY: 15

PETS: NO

Grand Haven / 616.842.2761

MAP LOCATION: 15

Washington Street Inn (Downtown)

A beautiful 1902 home displaying leadedglass windows and oak floors/woodwork. Great attention to detail is designed to make your stay memorable. Four common rooms for guest use. Enjoy a full sit-down breakfast individually prepared from a limited menu. Conveniently located near Centertown shops, downtown shops and the waterfront.

608 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.842.1075

washingtonstreetinngh.com

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 5

WINTER RATES: SEASONAL

SUMMER RATES: $245-275

SPRING/FALL RATES: $170-195

JACUZZI: NO

POOL: NO

FRIDGE: YES, IN COMMON AREA

EXERCISE FACILITY: NO

HOT TUB: NO

DISTANCE TO BEACH: 1 MILE

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: NO

FULL BREAKFAST: YES

MEETING/BANQUET CAPACITY: NO

Serendipity Resorts & Suites

Destination Relaxation! Fully furnished studio and one- and two-bedroom suites include living area, full kitchen, private bath, laundry and much more. Premier location — blocks to downtown and the waterfront!

serendipityresorts.com MAP LOCATION: 13

MAP LOCATION: 10

Grand Haven Resort

Located off U.S. 31 and just minutes away from Lake Michigan, this campground resort offers a variety of cabin rental units that fit all styles and vacation needs: rustic cabinettes, cottages and lodges. Pet-friendly and accessible options available. Go-karts, pool, game room, playground, and putt-putt golf on-site. Activities and more will keep you busy during your stay.

Open May-October. Contact us to learn more about rates, availability and reservations.

10990 U.S. Highway 31 N., Grand Haven 989.671.1125 (General) outdooradventuresinc.com

NUMBER OF CABINS: 16

WINTER RATES: SEASONAL

JACUZZI: NO

POOL: YES

FRIDGE: YES

EXERCISE FACILITY: OUTDOORS

HOT TUB: NO

DISTANCE TO BEACH: 5 MILES

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLITY: YES

PETS: YES

BWI Downtown

Spacious suites sleep four, with kitchen, living room and separate bedroom with a walk-in closet. Prime location just two blocks from the Boardwalk, waterfront parks and stadium, shops, restaurants, museum and the worldfamous Musical Fountain. Plus, Lake Michigan beaches are less than a mile away.

114 Clinton Ave., Grand Haven / 616.846.7431

bluewaterinngrandhaven.com / bwidowntown.html MAP LOCATION: 5

Captain’s Cottage (Downtown)

Captain’s Cottage is a fully renovated, farmhouse-style cottage overlooking Grand Haven’s waterfront. Each of three beautiful suites has private outdoor seating, living room with a gas fireplace, kitchenette, private bedroom and a whirlpool tub. Located just 2 blocks from downtown.

19 Clinton Ave., Grand Haven / 616.502.7550

captainscottagegrandhaven.com MAP LOCATION: 16

Captain’s Cottage 4 3 3 $1,764-1,827 $280-290 1 mi.

218 S. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.772.5007 / 800.870.3393 lakem.com MAP

Bedrooms

Lake Michigan Cottages

Offering a variety of fully furnished vacation rentals in the Grand Haven Area, from private lakefront homes to downtown condominiums. Budget-friendly prices start as low as $239 per night. Visit the website for full property listings with current pricing and live availability. Secure online booking.

332 E. Lakewood Blvd., Holland 616.224.0005 unsaltedvacations.com

BVW Unsalted Vacations

Here to help you celebrate all things Michigan. Located on the Lake Michigan shoreline, our vacation rentals are designed for pure relaxation. With amenities to host a family or group, BVW Unsalted Vacations has a rental perfect for your next trip.

FOOD +DRINK

Anchor Your Appetite at Snug Harbor

Try something new at Snug Harbor, a Grand Haven culinary mainstay featuring a revamped menu full of seafood options and other upscale fare. Featured small plates include crab cakes, oysters, and prosciutto crostini, and the entrées run the gamut from steak, pasta, and risotto to scallops, sushi, and fish. Round out your meal with cheesecake, a flourless chocolate torte, blackberry crumble, or one of the other mouthwatering desserts on the menu.

Located on the Grand River Channel at 311 S. Harbor Drive, Snug Harbor is the perfect place for watching the world walk by along the boardwalk. Sip, dine, and chill as boats make their way through the channel to Lake Michigan. Indoor and outdoor seating options (with heated areas outside on cooler evenings) let you make the most of the amazing waterfront views.

BAKERIES/DELIS

Electric Hero Sandwich Shop

Sandwich, soup and salad options.

20 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.607.7166

electricheroshop.com

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Great Harvest Bread Co.

Fresh-baked bread, cookies, cinnamon rolls, scones, muffins.

120 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.847.6700

greatharvestbreadgrandhaven.com

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Lakeside Eats

Sandwiches, soups and salads with locally sourced ingredients.

216 Washington Ave., Grand Haven

616.414.5354

facebook.com/lakesideeatsgh

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The Toasted Pickle

Deli sandwiches, homemade soups, salads, fresh squeezed lemonade, handspun milkshakes.

112 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.414.7990

thetoastedpickle.com

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Village Baker

Bakery & cafe serving breakfast, lunch, meals for the office or platters for your “uncatered” event.

617 E. Savidge St., Spring Lake

616.935.7312 / villagebaker.us

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BREWERIES + WINERIES

12 Corners Vineyards

Wine tasting room and bottle shop. Group reservations.

41 Washington Ave., Ste. 144 Grand Haven

616.414.7070 / 12corners.com

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Burzurk Brewing Company, LLC

Taproom/patio with craft ales, ciders, hard seltzers, live music and food trucks.

1442 Washington Ave., Grand Haven

616.414.7775 / burzurkbrewing.com

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Grand Armory Brewing Company

Hand-crafted traditional ales and lagers. 17 S. Second St., Grand Haven 616.414.7822

grandarmorybrewing.com

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UNCORK GRAND HAVEN

The Grand Haven Area has recently elevated its craft beverage scene with the opening of a winery and tasting room this past fall.

Wil Malski, who owns Fox and Hen Winery with his wife, Caitlin, first planted grapes on their Grand Haven property about 10 years ago. Today, the Malskis grow and

Odd Side Ales

Located in the Piano Factory. A cafe where you can gather, relax and enjoy craft beer, cider, wine, liquor or artisan coffee.

41 Washington Ave., Ste. 160 Grand Haven

616.935.7326 / oddsideales.com

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COFFEE SHOPS

Aldea Coffee

Specialty coffee, loose-leaf tea, an array of baked goods available.

117 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.607.8178 / aldeacoffee.com

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Café Tamaki

1222 Peck St., Muskegon 517.260.1915

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harvest an assortment of grapes, such as St. Pepin, Marquette, Frontenac, and Petite Pearl, from which they craft a variety of wines, including sparkling, port-style, rosé, and dry red. They also offer their handcrafted fruit hard ciders with tasty flavors like strawberry and blackberry in their tasting room.

The playful name reflects the woods (fox) and farmland (hen) that make up a vast portion of Grand Haven Township, where the winery

Kenzie’s Be Cafe

Gourmet coffee, smoothies, baked goods, snacks, gifts. 501(c)(3) provides meaningful employment for people with disabilities.

1103 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.402.7778 / kenziesbecafe.org

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Magnum Coffee/Java Boulevard 25 kinds of gourmet coffee, gifts. 1 Java Blvd., Nunica 616.837.0333 / javaboulevard.com

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Vous Café at Momentum Center (Opening Soon)

Traditional rendezvous comfort food and Cajun seafood specialties. 401 N. Seventh St., Grand Haven 616.414.9111

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and vineyard are located. Plus, there’s nothing like wine to bring even the unlikeliest of pairings — such as a fox and a hen — together.

Gather your friends and head to the winery in rural Grand Haven near the Bass River Recreation Area for an afternoon of tasting. Visit foxandhenwinery.com for current hours. Wine and cider, charcuterie boards, snacks, local artisan chocolate pairing flights, and good vibes await.

RESTAURANTS

Anna’s House Grand Haven, LLC

Offers an extensive menu for breakfast and lunch to meet a variety of dietary lifestyles. Allergen friendly.

22-24 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.414.5867 / annashouseus.com

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Butch’s Beach Burritos (Grand Haven)

American/Mexican fast food. 726 S. Harbor Dr., Grand Haven 616.842.3690

butchsbeachburritos.com

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Butch’s Beach Burritos (Spring Lake)

American/Mexican fast food. 728 E. Savidge St., Spring Lake 616.842.3900

butchsbeachburritos.com

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Crepes by the Lake

Sweet and savory crepe food truck Grand Haven

269.271.9689

crepesbythelakes.com

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FOOD + DRINK

Culver’s of Grand Haven

ButterBurgers and frozen custard

520 A Way Dr., Grand Haven

616.842.0070 / culvers.com

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Domino’s Pizza

Pizza, full menu.

311 N. Seventh St., Grand Haven 616.846.7650 / dominos.com

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Dr. Rolf’s Barbeque (Opening Soon)

BBQ — pork, brisket, chicken; tacos and nachos.

971 W. Savidge St., Spring Lake 616.604.0228 / drrolfsbbq.com

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Finn’s Chophouse & Speakeasy

Chicago-style chophouse and speakeasy bar.

110 W. Savidge St., Ste. 100

Spring Lake

231-880-7775 / finnschophouse.com

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Fricano’s Pizza Tavern

Pizza.

1400 Fulton Ave., Grand Haven

616.842.8640

fricanos.com

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Fuel Bar + Refuge

Scratch kitchen and cocktail bar.

228 W. Savidge St., Spring Lake 616.414.5888

fuelbarandrefuge.com

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Grand Finale Patisserie, Bar & Café

French pastries, desserts, quiches, salads, sandwiches, coffee, tea and cocktails.

110 W. Savidge St., Ste. 104 Spring Lake

616.935.7200 / gfdesserts.com

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Hearthstone Bistro

American-European bistro and bar. 3350 Glade St., Muskegon 231.733.1056

thehearthstonebistro.com

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Hiway Inn Inc.

Beef burgers.

600 S. Beechtree St., Grand Haven 616.842.9819

loc8nearme.com/michigan/grandhaven/hiway-inn/

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GRAND HAVEN’S DRINK SCENE GOES ‘OFF THE CHAIN’

Grand Haven is getting extra hoppy! Grab a friend and hop on down to Off the Chain Brewstillery, on tap to open this spring. This hip new drink venue, located right next to the Loose Spokes bike shop on Colfax Avenue on Grand Haven’s east side, will feature in-house brewed beer; in-house distilled vodka, gin, and whiskey; and wine. The outdoor patio space will be the perfect place to unwind. Keep an eye on offthechainbrewstillery.com for info on the opening date and hours. Off

JW’s Food & Spirits Burgers, perch, salads, award-winning white chili.

6 N. Seventh St., Grand Haven 616.846.3380

jwsfoodandspirits.com

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Lucy’s

Lively and friendly neighborhood restaurant with incredible food, famous sandwiches, craft cocktails, draft beer and live music. 133 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven 616.850.2665

lucysdeli.com

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Mancino’s Pizza and Grinders Pizza, grinders, gluten free. 13040 U.S. 31, Grand Haven 616.844.5566

mancinosgrandhaven.com

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Marco’s Pizza Pizza, subs, salads. 510 W. Savidge St., Ste. C, Spring Lake 616.847.6000

marcos.com

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Mia’s Village Eats

Pizza, subs, wings, BBQ and catering.

218 W. Savidge St., Spring Lake 616.843.6151

slmias.com

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Morning Star Café

Breakfast, lunch, homemade desserts.

711 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.844.1131

facebook.com/mstarcafe

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Noto’s at the Bil-Mar

Modern beach restaurant with an Italian flair.

1223 S. Harbor Dr., Grand Haven 616.842.5920 / notosoldworld.com

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Porto Bello Restaurant

Italian, pizza.

41 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.846.1221 / portobellogh.com

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Russ’ Restaurant

Family dining.

1313 S. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.846.3330 / russrestaurants.com

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Sandy Point Beach House

New American, burgers, fresh seafood, Michigan beer, wine.

7175 Lakeshore Dr., West Olive 616.796.8210

sandypointbeachhouse.com

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Snug Harbor

Steak, seafood, sushi, salads, sandwiches, American/Mexican.

311 S. Harbor Dr., Grand Haven 616.846.8400

snugharbormi.com

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Stan’s Inc.

Hamburgers, hot dogs, appetizers, draft beers, mixed drinks and breakfast.

208 W. Savidge St., Spring Lake 616.842.1553

facebook.com/stansbarsl

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StanZ Café

Sandwiches, burgers, wraps, salads, steaks, breakfast.

1118 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.846.4620

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TED’S of Spring Lake Burgers, pasta, sandwiches. 14977 Cleveland St., Spring Lake 616.935.7212 / tedsspringlake.com

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The Kirby House

Kirby Grill, Grill Room, Lakeview Deck and Washington St. Cafe. Steaks, seafood, burgers, wood-fired pizza, sandwiches, salads.

2 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.846.3299

thegilmorecollection.com

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The Unicorn Tavern

Belgian-inspired gastropub on the East End.

415 S. Beechtree, Grand Haven 616.414.7057

theunicorntavern.com

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Tip-A-Few

Mexican/American.

10 Franklin Ave., Grand Haven 616.846.2670 / tip-a-few.com

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Tropical Smoothie Café

Smoothies, wraps, flatbreads, salads, catering.

410 N. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.607.7407

facebook.com/tscgrandhavenmi

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Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar

Italian, steaks, seafood, pizza, fine wine, craft beers.

723 E. Savidge St., Ste. E, Spring Lake 616.844.0888

twotonysspringlake.com

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SHOP +GIFTS

Modern Edge Meets Vintage Vibe

Discover sophisticated, unique treasures for your summer home or cottage at Windermere House in downtown Spring Lake. Are you looking for a special statement piece for a room, or even decorating a space from scratch? Windermere might have just what you’re looking for in its world of captivating finds, where locals Kimberly Van Kampen and Claudia Kerr Bryant curate one-of-a-kind pieces.

Check out designer and antique home furnishings, light fixtures, textiles, tableware, decor, artwork, and more. The vibrant boutique always carries a mix of pieces that exude timeless elegance and contemporary flair.

Find some design inspiration at windermerehousemi.com, and the next time you’re in the Grand Haven Area, visit the upscale consignment shop on West Savidge Street in Spring Lake to take home a charming piece of home decor from your travels.

SHOP + GIFTS

ANTIQUES

Grand Haven Re:Made

Repurposed items, vintage finds, furniture and household items. Locally made products by artists and creatives. 14 S. Beechtree, Grand Haven 616.201.5978 / remadestores.com

Vintage Green Antiques

Vintage, antiques, home decor, cottage, farmhouse and green.

7 N. Seventh St., Grand Haven 616.402.5901

vintagegreenantiques.com

APPAREL + SHOES

Alegria Boutique

European-inspired boutique.

116 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.502.5256 facebook.com/alegriaboutiquegh

Borr’s Shoes & Accessories

OluKai, Rockport, Sofft, Birkenstock, On, UGG and more. Also clothing, handbags and accessories for men and women.

214 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.846.4420 / borrs.com

Buffalo Bob’s

Sunglasses, clothing, skateboards.

136 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.847.0019 / buffalobobsskate.com

Down to Earth

An eclectic collection of women's clothing, accessories & home decor.

105 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.846.7781 / downtoearthgh.com

Glik’s

Family-owned retail company since 1897 with name-brand apparel for young men and women.

210 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.846.4095 / gliks.com

Jean Marie’s

Offering the latest fashions at an affordable price. We thrive on helping you look and feel your best!

212 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.796.8844 / jeanmaries.com

Michigan Rag Co./Marushka

Hand-printed resort clothing and Lake Michigan Unsalted wear.

121 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.846.3510 / marushka.com

West Shore Sports & Apparel, LLC

Screen printing, direct-to-garment printing, embroidery. Grand Haven

616.638.6935 westshoresportsapparel.com

ART GALLERIES + FRAMING

Frame & Mat Shop Inc.

Residential and commercial custom framing and matting, gallery, unique gifts, mirrors, posters. Family business for 51 years.

728 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.846.2170 / frameandmatshop.com

AUTOMOBILE/ ORV DEALERS

Preferred Chevrolet Buick GMC New/used auto dealership and mechanic services.

1701 S. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.842.5750

preferredchevroletbuickgmc.com

Preferred Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram New/used auto dealership and mechanic services.

810 Robbins Rd., Grand Haven 616.842.2250 / preferredchrysler jeepdodgeramofgrandhaven.com

Preferred Ford New/used auto dealership and mechanic services.

1401 S. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.842.0600 / preferredford.com

BOOKS + MAGAZINES

The Book Cellar Consignment, new, rare and autographed books at a great price.

8 N. Seventh St., Grand Haven 616.296.0465 facebook.com/usedbooksgh

The Bookman

Independently owned bookstore selling books, toys, gifts and more.

715 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.846.3520 / bookmanbookstore.com

CARDS + GIFTS

Floto’s Gifts

Where shopping is an adventure since 1946.

123 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.842.7580

The Paper Place

Distinctive paper products, greeting cards, stationery, party goods and wrap.

118 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.846.6280 rhebaspaperplace.com

CONSIGNMENT + RESALE SHOPS

Goodwill

Gently used clothing, furniture, books, toys and more.

271 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon 231.722.7871 / goodwillwm.org

LOVE in Action

Gently used furniture, home decor, clothing, electronics and toys. Profits support those in need.

326 N. Ferry St., Grand Haven 616.846.2701 / loveinactiontricities.org

ELECTRONICS

Bekins

West Michigan’s premier appliance and electronics retailer.

735 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.842.4010 / bekins.us

FLORISTS + GARDEN CENTERS

Huisman Flowers — Grand Haven

West Michigan’s largest full-service flower shop with gifts, flowers and home decorations for all occasions.

556 N. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.842.4340 / huismanflowers.com

The City Farmer, LLC

Lawn and garden supplies, plants, pet supplies, bird seed and feeders. 1437 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.842.0360

thecityfarmergrandhaven.org

FURNITURE/ LIGHTING

The Lighting Corner

Residential and commercial lighting fixtures, accessories, lamps, fans and lamp repair.

1051 Jackson St., Grand Haven 616.842.1650 thelightingcorner.com

GROCERIES

D&W Fresh Market

Premier grocery destination for unique, fresh and healthy food.

1116 Robbins Rd., Grand Haven 616.846.4010 shopdwfreshmarket.com

Frank’s Market

Meats, groceries, deli, cheeses, smoked meats, homemade sausages, beer, wine, special orders, gift certificates/baskets.

1118 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.846.4220 / facebook.com/ franksmarketgrandhaven

Health Hutt

A natural health market providing organic groceries and supplements. 700 Washington Ave., Ste. 170 Grand Haven 616.846.3026 / thehealthhutt.com

Leppink’s Food Center

Featuring fresh produce, USDA meats, in-store bakery, deli, beer, wine and packaged liquor.

17717 174th Ave., Spring Lake 616.842.7020

leppinksfoodcenters.com

Meijer Inc.

Everything you need when you need it. 15000 U.S. 31, Grand Haven 616.847.8000 / meijer.com

Orchard Market

Hometown fresh and friendly market with meats, produce, deli, bakery, floral and more.

17026 Lloyd’s Bayou Dr., Spring Lake 616.844.6662

theorchardmarkets.com

HOME DECOR + ACCESSORIES

Calico Cat, LTD

Home furnishings, jewelry and gifts for all occasions. Hunter Douglas blinds and shades.

10 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.846.5830 / calicocatgh.com

Grand Haven Candle Company

Nautical, decorative candles made locally.

P.O. Box 494, Grand Haven grandhavencandlecompany.com

R House Gift Shop Gifts, home furnishings, Michigan-made soups and dips. 704 E. Savidge St., Spring Lake 616.847.3530

The Find Discount Retail, LLC

Discount retail featuring new products from big box stores, including home decor, clothing, toys, electronics. 807 Robbins Rd., Grand Haven 616.935.7150

thefinddiscountretail.com

Two Ten Studios Custom, one-of-a-kind furniture and home decor pieces. 12371 Johnson St., Grand Haven twotenstudios.com

Windermere House

An eclectic mix of new, vintage and consignment furniture, home decor and giftware.

304 W. Savidge St., Spring Lake 616.414.5535

windermerehousemi.com

ICE CREAM + CANDY

Kilwins Grand Haven

Handcrafted sweets for every occasion. Fudge, caramel, caramel corn, chocolates and ice cream.

101 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.935.7609

kilwins.com/grandhaven

Patricia’s Chocolate

Exquisite, handmade artisan confections crafted in the finest French tradition.

126 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.842.5999 / patriciaschocolate.com

Sweet Temptations

Homemade ice cream, caramel corn, fudge and other treats!

621 Miller Dr., Grand Haven 616.842.8108 / sweet-temptations.com

JEWELRY

Gem Source Fine Jewelry

Fine jewelry, loose diamonds and gemstones. Offering repairs, engagement, custom designs and appraisals.

41 Washington Ave., Ste. 268 Grand Haven 616.846.4842 / gemsourcejewelry.com

J. Morgan LTD Fine Jewelers

Master jewelers specialize in gold, silver, diamonds, engagement rings, specialty repairs and custom designs.

119 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.842.9300 / jmorganltd.com

SilverFire Studios

A variety of beautiful items chosen to surprise and inspire.

41 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.402.3145 / silverfiregifts.com

Studio JSD — Julie Sanford Designs

Makerspace and gallery. Handcrafted artisan jewelry and custom designs. Jewelry-making classes, tools and supplies.

219 N. Seventh St., Ste. 4 Grand Haven 616.607.2470 / studiojsd.com

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Guitar Haven, LLC

A place to rediscover and fall in love with music.

17 N. Seventh St., Grand Haven 616.847.9433 / guitarhavengh.com

FRAGRANT FINDS

Spark your creativity and delight your senses at Garsnett Beacon Candle Co., which recently opened in Grand Haven. The shop sells premade soy candles in a variety of collections — including Winter & Holiday, Classics, and Sweet Memories — but the real draw is unbottling your inner perfumer and crafting your own candle in the chic studio on Washington Avenue.

Choose from more than 100 fragrances, pick your vessel, blend your scents, and pour your candle — it’s as simple as that! The Garsnett team is there to guide candle-makers through the process, which lasts about 30 to 45 minutes. Afterward, candles can take a couple of hours to set. Reservations are recommended, and shoppers are welcome to drop in and peruse Garsnett’s assortment of candles and related gifts, including wax warmers, artsy matchboxes, room and linen sprays, and more.

SPECIALTY FOODS

Fortino’s

Old World shopping experience. Top-quality foods and great customer service.

114 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.842.0880 / fortinosgeneral store.com

J-Dub’s Market & Wine Shop

Diverse wines, Michigan craft beers, high-end cheeses, unique grocery items, coffee bar. Gift baskets available.

705 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.607.2600 / jdubsmarket.com

SPORTING + RECREATION GOODS

Earth’s Edge

Outdoor sporting apparel (men’s, women’s, kids’), boots, tents, camping equipment, boating supplies (kayaks and canoes).

705 S. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.844.1724 / earthsedgeusa.com

Loose Spokes Bicycle Shop

Bicycles are a simple solution to many complex problems.

1434 Colfax Ave., Grand Haven 616.847.1980 / loosespokes.com

Rock ’n’ Road Cycle

Bicycles, trailers, helmets, clothing, parts, accessories and fast repair. Group rides.

100 N. Seventh St., Grand Haven 616.846.2800 / rocknroadcycle.com

Surf Shop

Beachwear, surf/skateboards, rental and SUPs.

16 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.935.7869 / surfshopgh.com

TOYS, HOBBIES, CRAFTS

ColorWay Arts

Craft shop specializing in the art of box making, selling DIY kits, supplies, unique fabrics with craft classes. 219 N. 7th St., Grand Haven 616.607.2522 / colorwayarts.com

MACKite

Specialty toy store: games, toys, crafts, windsocks, kites, Life Is Good, beachgear. Open all year. 106 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.846.7501 / mackite.com

Sydekick Toys, Games & Collectibles

Boutique toy/gaming/hobby/collectible store that offers a variety of new items for the gaming community. 220 S. Beechtree St., Ste. 220B Grand Haven 616.414.4979

facebook.com/sydeckicktoys

WHOLESALE/FOOD + BEVERAGES

Sam’s Club

1707 E. Sherman Blvd., Muskegon 231.733.2575 / samsclub.com

•Designed for beauty and extra long hours of enjoyment

•Crafted by hand in Grand Haven grandhavencandlecompany@gmail.com G

YOUR LOCAL FAMILY OWNED FASHION RETAIL STORE

CONFERENCE/ BANQUET FACILITIES

707 Events

707 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.414.5288 / 707centertown.com

American Legion Post No. 28

700 S. Harbor Dr., Grand Haven 616.842.5310

americanlegiongh.org

Central Park Place

421 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven 616.842.2550

centralparkplacegh.org

Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 925

20 N. Second St., Grand Haven 616.842.4330

grandhaveneagles925.com

Holiday Inn Spring Lake

940 W. Savidge St., Spring Lake 616.846.1000 / higrandhaven.com

Lilley Mansion

113 S. Division St., Spring Lake 616.414.7344 / lilleymansion.com

North Ottawa Rod & Gun Club

13084 160th Ave., Grand Haven 616.842.9711 / norgc.org

Spring Lake Country Club 17496 N. Fruitport Rd., Spring Lake 616.842.4200 / springlakecc.com

Spring Lake Yacht Club 17500 W. Spring Lake Rd., Spring Lake 616.847.8322

springlakeyachtclub.com

Trillium Event Center 17246 Van Wagoner Rd., Ferrysburg 616.842.8260 / trilliumevents.net

VFW Sgt. Alvin Jonker Post 2326

20 N. First St., Grand Haven 616.842.6210

CATERING

Bella Maria’s Event Center

513 W. Pontaluna Rd., Norton Shores 231.563.6914 / bellamariasristorante.com

Grand Finale Desserts & Pastries

225 Franklin St., Grand Haven 616.638.1169

grandfinaledesserts.com

WEDDINGS WEDDINGS

Lake Effect Kitchen

lakeeffectkitchen.com

1430 Fulton St., Grand Haven 616.935.7229

Quality Catering by August/Chef in a Box LLC

Grand Haven 616.402.6745

qualitycateringbyaugust.com

MOBILE DJ SERVICES

Creative Community Entertainment Inc. Veteran-owned mobile DJ and MC service, digital entertainment and technical consultant, event organizer.

P.O. Box 440, Grand Haven 616.502.9503 / cc-entertainment.org

PHOTOGRAPHY/ VIDEO PRODUCTION

Inspired Moments by Sarah Holland

Grand Haven 616.422.6360

inspiredmomentsbysarah.com

RENTAL SERVICES

Alpine Events/The Rental Company

3457 Roger B. Chaffee Memorial Blvd. SE, Grand Rapids 616.396.7300 / alpineevents.com

Kerkstra Portable Restroom Service Inc. 8507 48th Ave., Hudsonville 616.662.2677 / kerkstraservices.com

Redi Rental

401 S. Beechtree St., Grand Haven 616.846.2400 / redirental.com

A DAY TO REMEMBER

Picture your perfect wedding day: Is it indoors or outdoors? Timeless or modern? Large and elaborate or simple and intimate?

Whatever you’re imagining, the best place to get started is a blank, customizable canvas that can bring any bride and groom’s vision to life.

The Pigeon Creek Event Center, which opened this past year at the Pigeon Creek Golf Course in West Olive, provides just that kind of backdrop. The simple, sophisticated venue can be personalized for any kind

of wedding and a variety of other events, comfortably accommodating up to 250 guests. It has both indoor and outdoor spaces available and a team of experts to help make sure everything runs smoothly on the big day.

The expansive indoor space boasts soaring ceilings and massive windows that frame breathtaking views of rolling greens. Lines disappear between the indoors and outdoors, inviting nature to play a starring role in your event.

Guests can immerse themselves in nature directly

by stepping outside onto the expansive patio overlooking the 18th green of the golf course. This idyllic setting is perfect for cocktail hour.

On the technical side, Pigeon Creek’s state-of-theart design includes overhead projectors and screens, microphones, and a complete sound system throughout the complex.

The versatile spaces are easily transformed to accommodate any wedding or event style, from classic and romantic to modern and chic. With no detail left unattended, Pigeon Creek also offers two suites where the bridal

party can relax and enjoy preparation and pampering before the big event.

A curated selection of preferred vendors is also available for couples to find just the right professionals — from caterers to florists to DJs — to bring their wedding to life.

Throughout your planning journey, Pigeon Creek’s team of seasoned professionals is there to help, offering expert guidance and unwavering support to ensure your special day unfolds flawlessly.

Call 616.875.4300 or visit pigeoncreekeventcenter.com to learn more.

PHOTOS: PIGEON CREEK EVENT CENTER

SERVICES

AUTOMOBILE SERVICE CENTERS

City Auto Body

12 N. Beechtree, Grand Haven 616.842.6560 cityautobodygh.com

Dykstra’s Auto — GreatWater 14504 172nd, Grand Haven 616.846.1600 greatwater360autocare.com

Lakeshore Hybrid Powered by Tri City Auto Repair

628 E. Savidge St., Spring Lake 616.842.7240 / tricityautorepair.com

Quality Car Wash

661 E. Lakewood Blvd., Holland 616.795.4980 / qualitywash.com

BANKS

Chase Bank

1001 Robbins Rd., Grand Haven 616.552.6434 / chase.com

ChoiceOne Bank

1120 S. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.844.5600 / choiceone.com

Comerica Bank

875 W. Norton Ave., Norton Shores 231.739.0213 / comerica.com

Fifth Third Bank

839 Robbins Rd., Grand Haven 616.847.2337 / 53.com

Flagstar Bank

17250 Hayes St., Grand Haven 616.847.4400 / flagstar.com

Huntington National Bank

1300 S. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.846.6600 / huntington.com

Independent Bank Grand Haven

616.283.1567 independentbank.com

Macatawa Bank

15135 Whittaker Way, Grand Haven 616.847.3740 / macatawabank.com

PNC Financial Services Group

1101 Robbins Rd., Grand Haven 616.846.3555 / pnc.com

CHIROPRACTIC

Morea Chiropractic Wellness Center

388 N. Third St., Ste. L, Fruitport 231.865.7474 / moreachiro.com

Pulver Chiropractic 17204 Van Wagoner Rd., Spring Lake 616.604.0744 / pulverchiropractic.com

Well Adjusted Chiropractic

124 W. Savidge St., Spring Lake 616.846.2330 welladjustedchiro.com

Wessel Family Chiropractic, PLLC 1064 E. Sternberg Rd. Norton Shores 231.440.9338

CREDIT UNIONS

Best Financial Credit Union

612 W. Savidge St., Spring Lake 231.733.1329 / bestfcu.org

Consumers Credit Union

901 S. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.208.1290 / consumerscu.org

LMCU

951 Jackson St., Grand Haven 800.242.9790 / lmcu.org

Lake Trust Credit Union

17350 Robbins Rd., Grand Haven 888.267.7200 / laketrust.org

Tri-Cities Credit Union

905 Pennoyer Ave., Grand Haven 616.842.6320 / tricu.org

DENTAL SERVICES

Harbortown Dental

DOGGY DAYS AT THE BEACH

The Grand Haven Area is famous for its sandy Lake Michigan beaches, and naturally, we have a couple of beaches where dogs are welcome to let loose and enjoy. Kirk Park on Lakeshore Drive features an off-leash dog beach and on-leash hiking trails that welcome dogs before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m. Grand Haven City Beach, just south of Grand Haven State Park, welcomes leashed dogs between Memorial Day and Labor Day before 11 a.m. and after 5 p.m.

Smile Grand Haven

1203 S. Beechtree St., Grand Haven 616.850.3970 / smiledentalpartners.com

FITNESS

Body Haus Lifestyle Club

Private and premium club. Pilates. Yoga. Barre. Cryotherapy and light therapy. 15549 E. Cleveland St., Spring Lake 616.414.5446 bodyhauslifestyleclub.com

On the Path Yoga

701 E. Savidge St., No. 3, Spring Lake 616.935.7028 / onthepathyoga.com

Planet Fitness — Grand Haven

1305 S. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.414.7121 / planetfitness.com/ gyms/grand-haven-mi

Tranzform Custom Fitness Solutions

Custom fitness solutions to get results you can be proud of.

1309 S. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.600.8776

tranzformfitness.com/grand-haven

Tri-Cities Family YMCA

1 Y Dr., Grand Haven 616.842.7051 / tcfymca.org

HOSPITALS/ URGENT CARE

300 Franklin St., Grand Haven 616.842.4480 / harbortowndental.com

John O. Leitner DDS

575 Robbins Rd., Ste. B, Grand Haven 616.842.2850 / mymichigandentist.com

Lakeshore Orthodontics, PLC

600 Park Ave., Grand Haven 616.842.8820 / lsorthodontics.com

MI Smiles Dental

17168 Timberview Dr., Grand Haven 616.842.1188 / grandhavensmiles.com

Mountford & Ruszkowski Family Dentistry

333 Jackson St., Grand Haven 616.842.0822

westmichigandentistry.com

Corewell Health Grand Haven

15100 Whittaker Way, Grand Haven 616.935.6200 corewellhealth.org

Trinity Health — Grand Haven

1309 Sheldon Rd., Grand Haven 616.842.3600

trinityhealthmichigan.org

Trinity Health — Muskegon

1500 E. Sherman Blvd., Muskegon 231.672.2000

trinityhealthmichigan.org

Urgent Care — Trinity GH 1091 S. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.604.0096

LAUNDRY

Peachy Clean Laundry Service

Door-to-door wash and fold with free pickup and delivery.

Grand Haven 616.312.9279

peachycleanlaundry.us

MASSAGE THERAPY

Paradigm Wellness Group, LLC 1644 Franklin Ave., Grand Haven 616.644.6227

paradigmwellnesshealth.com

OPTOMETRISTS

Evergreen Eye Care

Independent optometry. Personalized, comprehensive care. 17088 Robbins Rd., Grand Haven 616.846.4200

evergreeneyecare.org

Shoreline Vision — Grand Haven 1445 Sheldon Rd., Grand Haven 616.842.1680 / shorelinevision.com

Shoreline Vision — Spring Lake 625 E. Savidge St., Spring Lake 616.846.2280 / shorelinevision.com

PET CARE/ MERCHANDISE

Chow Hound Pet Supplies

628 N. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.935.1285 / chowhoundpet.com

Coast Guard City Grooming 807 S. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.264.5520 / cgcgrooming.com

Must Love Dogs Boutique

106 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.935.9588

mustlovedogsonline.com

REAL ESTATE

Andrea Crossman Group

466 E. 16th St., Holland 616.312.2237 / andreacrossman.com

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

415 S. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.842.5970

bhhsclydehendrick.com

BlueWest Properties

41 Washington Ave., Ste. 140 Grand Haven 616.581.2241 / bluewestproperties.com

BP Realty

Sell your house faster, for more money. 2845 Wilson Ave. SW, Ste. C, Grandville 616.550.7686 / bprealtypro.com

Capstone Companies

22 S. Harbor Dr., Ste. 101 Grand Haven / 616.847.1031 capstonecompanies.net

Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt

506 S. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.844.9000 / cbgreatlakes.com

Five Star Real Estate Lakeshore

600 S. Beacon Blvd., Ste. D Grand Haven 616.502.0880 / fivestarlakeshore.com

Greenridge Realty Inc.

326 N. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.935.3500 / greenridge.com

Home Realty Lakeshore

1307 S. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.935.9000 / homelakeshore.com

Jenna Pope Realty — Coldwell Banker

506 S. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.638.4833 jenna-pope.cbgreatlakes.com

Keller Williams Realty — Lakeshore

Full-time real estate broker assisting buyers, sellers and investors. Spring Lake / 616.283.4861 westmichiganhomeguide.com

Laura Marcus-Nolan

Greenridge Realty

326 N. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.822.9493 / lauramarcus.net

RE/MAX Lakeshore

1014 S. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.842.2010 / remax-lakeshore.com

Sandi Gentry Team — RE/MAX Lakeshore

133 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.935.1150 / sandigentry.com

Scott Harestad Group — Greenridge Realty

326 N. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.844.8434 springlakewaterfront.com

REAL ESTATE — INDUSTRIAL + COMMERCIAL

Cherette Group

333 Washington Ave., Ste. 200 Grand Haven 616.842.6300 / cherettegroup.com

Rietberg Companies

3083 Washington Ave., Grandville 616.538.9460 rietbergcompanies.com

SALONS/DAY SPAS

Fountain Medical Aesthetics

New med spa offering upscale, state-ofthe-art nonsurgical procedures. 16930 Robbins Rd., Grand Haven 616.201.2701 / fountaingh.com

Hair Creations Studio & Tan Like Crazy 222 W. Savidge St., Spring Lake 616.850.4247 haircreationsstudio222.com

Skin by Carol Lynn

Skin care, facial treatments, makeup. 235 Fulton St., Ste. 103-A Grand Haven 616.402.6511 / skinbycarollynn.com

Spring Lake Day Spa

110 S. Lake Ave., Ste. C, Spring Lake 616.607.8797 / springlakedayspa.com

The Salon

Full-service salon for everyone. 110 ½ North 3rd St., Grand Haven 616.842.1714 thesalonofgrandhaven.com

Urban Bluebird Hair Studio

Hair and nail salon.

20 S. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 616.566.2659 / urbanbluebird.com

TRAVEL + TOUR SERVICES

Travel by Dawn Bus tours, casinos, wine tours, and baseball and football games.

5346 Heights Ravenna Rd., Fruitport 231.343.3424 / travelbydawn.com

VETERINARIANS

Haven Animal Hospital

1045 Fulton Ave., Grand Haven 616.847.7387 / havenanimal.com

Lifetime Veterinary Care

11999 Cleveland St., Ste. E, Nunica 616.837.0700

lifetimeveterinary.com

Prelesnik Animal Hospital

408 1/2 N. Ferry St., Grand Haven 616.846.4673 / prelesnik.com

Mileage to Grand Haven

Muskegon..................................15

Holland........................................23

Saugatuck..................................33

Grand Rapids.............................35

Ludington..................................60

Milwaukee (Cross-Lake)........86

Manitowoc (Cross-Lake)........96

Lansing......................................100 Indiana border........................105 Chicago.....................................173

RESOURCES

ON THE MOVE

The Grand Haven Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to announce the relocation of the visitors center and office to 512 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417.

The new location, situated on lively Washington Avenue across from City Hall in Grand Haven, offers an ideal location for visitors and residents to conveniently access area travel information, get guidance on lodging options, and utilize various vacation planning resources. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Visitors Bureau is dedicated to being the go-to place for leisure travelers, meeting planners, or business executives in the Grand Haven Area.

“This move represents our commitment to providing exceptional service and a warm welcome to all area visitors and residents,” says Executive Director Marci Cisneros. “Our new location enables us to be more accessible, more visible, and have additional square footage for visitor-related information and experiences.”

The Grand Haven Area CVB extends its gratitude to the community, board of directors, and stakeholders for their continuous support. The organization remains committed to promoting this area as a premier vacation destination and looks forward to continuing to welcome visitors.

For more information about the Grand Haven Area CVB and its helpful services, please go to visitgrandhaven.com

AIRPORTS

Gerald R. Ford International Airport

5500 44th St. SE, Grand Rapids 616.233.6000 / grr.org

Grand Haven Memorial Airpark 16446 Comstock St., Grand Haven 616.842.4430

Muskegon County Airport

99 Sinclair Dr., Muskegon 231.798.4596 / flymkg.com

COLLEGES + UNIVERSITIES

Baker College of Muskegon

1903 Marquette Ave., Muskegon

855.487.7888 / baker.edu

Grand Valley State University

1 Campus Dr., Allendale 616.331.5000 / gvsu.edu

Muskegon Community College 16777 Lincoln St., Grand Haven 231.777.0515

muskegoncc.edu/ottawa

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Grand Haven Dept. of Public Safety

525 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.842.3460 / grandhaven.org

Michigan State Police District 6 1622 South Beacon Blvd. Grand Haven 616.842.2100

HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY:

Lodging, Downtown Amenities, Attractions

In the Grand Haven Area, we try to make as many accommodations for handicap accessibility as possible. Here are some ADA-accessible spots:

Baymont Inn & Suites, Best Western Beacon Inn, Holiday Inn, Rodeway Inn of Grand Haven, Rodeway Inn of Coopersville, Sleep Inn & Suites, Boyden House Bed & Breakfast, and Harbor House Inn are all lodging properties that offer handicapaccessible options. For additional information on local places to stay, call our Visitors Center at 616.842.4499.

Public restrooms throughout Grand Haven’s downtown boardwalk area are ADA accessible — as is the boardwalk, with user-friendly benches. The city’s downtown is ADA compliant, although businesses can vary in accessibility for shopping and dining.

Nearly every public parking lot offers handicap parking.

Grand Haven State Park has handicapaccessible picnic shelters, specially equipped beach sand wheelchairs that are offered on a first-come-first-served basis, and an accessible beach house, playground, and fishing pier.

Rosy Mound Natural Area has barrier-free facilities. Wheelchair-accessible trails are also available.

The seasonal Harbor Trolley has ADAaccessible seating.

Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium is fully ADA accessible.

And located in the heart of Grand Haven, Central Park is predominantly ADA accessible.

Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office 12220 Filmore, West Olive 616.738.4000 miottawa.org/sheriff

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Field Office 650 S. Harbor Dr., Grand Haven 616.850.2500

LIBRARIES

Loutit District Library

407 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven 616.850.6900 / loutitlibrary.org

Spring Lake District Library 123 E. Exchange St., Spring Lake 616.846.5770 / sllib.org

MAILING + PACKAGE DELIVERY

Pak-Mail — Spring Lake

510 W. Savidge, Ste. B, Spring Lake 616.935.7712 / pakmailspringlake.com

The UPS Store

101 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.846.8911

theupsstorelocal.com/0925

NEWSPAPER PUBLISHING

Grand Haven Tribune

700 Washington Ave., Grand Haven

616.604.8675

grandhaventribune.com

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Harbor Transit

Trolley and Beach Express.

440 N. Ferry St., Grand Haven 616.842.3200 / harbortransit.org

Lake Express, LLC

1918 Lakeshore Dr., Muskegon 866.914.1010 / lake-express.com

TV + RADIO BROADCASTING

Tri-Cities Broadcasting Foundation Inc.

103.5 WAWL-LP

1097 Jackson St., Grand Haven 616.402.9661 / 1035wawl.com

WGHN Inc.

1 S. Harbor St., Ste. 5

Grand Haven 616.842.8110 / wghn.com

WOOD TV 8

120 College Ave. SE, Grand Rapids 616.456.8888 / woodtv.com

WXMI-FOX 17

3117 Plaza Dr. NE, Grand Rapids 616.364.8722 / fox17online.com

WZZM-13

645 Three Mile Rd., Grand Rapids 616.785.1313 / wzzm13.com

UNITED STATES

POSTAL SERVICE

USPS — Ferrysburg

110 Fourth St., Ferrysburg 616.844.2819

USPS — Grand Haven

324 Washington Ave., Grand Haven 616.842.0510

USPS — Spring Lake 211 W. Exchange St., Spring Lake 616.842.0321

VISITOR INFORMATION

Grand Haven Area Visitors Center 512 Washington, Grand Haven 616.842.4499 visitgrandhaven.com

Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival Inc.

113 N. Second St., Grand Haven 616.846.5940 / coastguardfest.org

Accidents, illnesses, and injuries can

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15035

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