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With
the sun sparkling off the blue waters of Lake Michigan, Grand
Haven is great for boating, sailing,  sailboarding,
and personal water craft. If you don’t bring your
own craft, you can find just what you’ll need to
enjoy the great offshore fun at one of the many boat
dealers in the Grand Haven, Michigan area. And, there
are plenty of marinas to dock your boat for the night,
a weekend or longer. |
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| If
you just want to relax on the beach in the summer
and take in the sun, Grand Haven Michigan and neighboring
Ferrysburg have more than four miles of beautiful beach
front. The Grand Haven Beach is also the place to be
in the summer for professional beach volleyball tournaments,
sandcastle building and kite flying contests. So, pack
a picnic basket, bring the suntan lotion and get ready
for the sun and fun at Grand Haven. |
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| Drive
along beautiful Lakeshore Drive through
the towering oaks and maples to this beautiful Ottawa
County park on Lake Michigan. Two miles south
of Grand Haven, Kirk Park is known for its forested
beauty, sandy beaches and walking trails. The park
also offers cross-country skiing, hiking and snow
shoeing in the winter. |
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Two
lighthouses better than one:
The Grand Haven Harbor has not one, but two lighthouses
at its harbor entrance on Lake Michigan. One lighthouse,
guarding the harbor entrance, was built originally
in 1839 but replaced in 1922. The front of the lighthouse
looks like a bow of a ship to break the waves coming
off the lake. The second lighthouse, in the traditional
shape, went into operation in 1905. Both are painted
red.
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 Camping and Cabins in Grand Haven Michigan. Enjoy
the great outdoors from your tent, RV or a cozy cabin at the nearly
one dozen camp grounds in the area. Open from spring to late fall
the Grand Haven State Park and P.J. Hoffmaster State Park offer
campsites near Lake Michigan.
A jewel in the parks system of West Michigan, the Grand Haven State
Park on Harbor Avenue in Grand Haven is a majestic 48-acre park along
the beaches of Lake Michigan. The park offers more than
170 campsites with hookups, plus picnic areas and playgrounds. The
Grand Haven Lighthouse and Pier and the lights of downtown are just
a short walk from the park. Camping reservations: 800-447-2757 Park
Info: 616-847-1309 |
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| Mulligan's Hollow (Imagination
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| It
doesn’t get any better than Mulligan’s
Hollow in Grand Haven Michigan for family
fun. A
city park in summer, Mulligan’s Hollow is the
home of the children’s playground “Imagination
Station.” Mulligan’s Hollow is also a winter
fun center once the snows come. Park features
lighted ice rink, downhill skiing and snow boarding.
Hike, snowshoe or cross-country ski miles of trails
then join the gang at the fireplace at the park center. |
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the beauty of this 407-acre Grand Haven forest preserve on
the south side of Grand Haven Michigan. Hike
or cross country ski miles of trails surrounding the
Pottawatomi Bayou wetlands. Tel: 616
842-5988 |
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your horse or come on foot to the rolling forested
trails of Pigeon Creek Park. This beautiful Ottawa
County park covers more than 430 acres of natural wooded
trails. Horse trails, walking and ski trails,
snow shoeing and a heated lodge are available at the
park. Tel: 616
738-4810 |
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This
beautiful state park just north of Grand Haven Michigan offers
more than 1,000 acres of forest trails and picnic grounds
along Lake Michigan. Visit the beach
and see the towering sand dunes. Swim, sun and
have fun at the park in the summer. Cross-country ski
and snowshoe in the winter. Hike the beautiful trails
all year long. Camp sites available.
Tel: 231 798-3573 |
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| Located
on the Lake Michigan shoreline just south of Grand
Haven Michigan, the Rosy Mound Natural Area provides
a snapshot of the classic Great Lakes dune system. The
natural area includes a beach, foredunes and dunes. Walk
through the shady tree canopy along the dune boardwalk
trail or along the nearly one mile park trail. Rosy
Mound is open year-round and is operated by the Ottawa
County Parks & Recreation Department. |
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| A
trip to Grand Haven Michigan wouldn’t
be complete without playing a round or two of golf at
some of the excellent courses that are available in
the area. One of the most challenging courses is the
Rodenhouse Body Shop
which has over the years recognized
by Golf Digest as one of the top 50 public golf
courses
in the country. Cut through the sand dunes and pines
near Lake Michigan,
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is one of
the most scenic courses you will ever play. |
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 And,
just a short drive in any direction, there are more than
two dozen golf courses to meet the grand expectations of
golfers from beginners to low handicappers. Area golf
courses range from open links-style courses to northern Michigan
style golf where the fairways are cut through majestic pines
and hardwoods. Almost all of the golf clubs around the Grand
Haven Michigan area have full-service clubhouses with dining
and 19th hole bars where you take a well deserved break
after a wonderful round of golf. |
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| For
winter sports lovers, the area is blessed with
an abundance of outdoor recreation areas. Cross-country
skiing, downhill skiing, boarding and even snow shoeing
can be found at major parks and surrounding ski areas.
Beginning skiers to advanced with love the rolling trails
through pine forest at Pigeon Creek park with its 16
kilometers of groomed snow covered trails. |
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you can ski along the Lake Michigan sand dunes at
P.J. Hoffmaster State Park with majestic views of the
lake and 1,000 acres of forest. The Grand Haven, Michigan,
city-owned Mulligan’s Hollow offers both cross-country
skiing and lighted downhill skiing. There’s even
an outdoor ice rink there in winter. And, don’t
forget to bring your snowmobiles. The area is a popular
destination for snowmobilers, too. |
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Bike
till you drop:
Grand Haven, Michigan, is part of 100 mile system
of bike paths that goes from Ferrysburg on the north
to Grand Haven and Saugatuck 40 miles to the south.
You can spend days, touring the Lake Michigan lakeshore
countryside and beautiful tree lined roads. Maps
of the bike paths are available.
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your bikes and ride the more than 100 miles of bicycle paths that
lace across Grand Haven Michigan and northwest Ottawa County.
Ride the beautiful bike trails which run along the Lake Michigan
shoreline between Grand Haven and Grand Haven. Or,
try the 25 mile "Musketawa" “Rail to Trail” ride
from Marne to Muskegon along the path of an old railway line.
Get your bike map at the Tri-Cities Visitor’s
Bureau or call 800-303-4496. |
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 Grand
Haven Michigan is a water wonderland. Surrounded
by water, Grand Haven and neighboring towns of Spring
Lake and Ferrysburg sit along the shores of Lake Michigan
and miles of soft sand beaches. Grand Haven area
is a great place for boating, fishing and enjoying all
types of water sports on Lake Michigan, the Grand River
and inland lakes like Spring Lake. |
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| Come
to Grand Haven Michigan for a day, overnight or
spend the week. It’s the place for fun for
the whole family. |
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