Chelsey’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Great time in the winter - ice skating, one of the only public lougeing locations in the US, and other winter sports.
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Muskegon Winter Sports Complex
462 N Scenic DrGreat time in the winter - ice skating, one of the only public lougeing locations in the US, and other winter sports.
Local park that is a 3 minute drive from the house. Nice for walking with lots of big shade trees. Close to a small lake and also has a nice playground, picnic tables, and large disc golf course.
McGraft Park
Glen AvenueLocal park that is a 3 minute drive from the house. Nice for walking with lots of big shade trees. Close to a small lake and also has a nice playground, picnic tables, and large disc golf course.
Beautiful (and very expansive!) sculpture park and gardens located in Grand Rapids - about a 45 minute drive from the house. You could easily spend a whole day here. They have a cafe and gift shop as well.
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Frederik Meijer Gardens
1000 E Beltline Ave NEBeautiful (and very expansive!) sculpture park and gardens located in Grand Rapids - about a 45 minute drive from the house. You could easily spend a whole day here. They have a cafe and gift shop as well.
Sherman Bowling Center
1531 W Sherman BlvdLocal bowling alley that usually has some lanes open.
Local cruises that I have not been on but guests have recommended these to me!
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Aquastar Cruises
560 Mart StLocal cruises that I have not been on but guests have recommended these to me!
USS SILVERSIDES Onderzeebootmuseum
1346 Bluff StLocal submarine museum.
Muskegon Civic Theatre
Local theatre with plays, etc.
Food scene
Favorite breakfast spot! You may have to wait 20-30 minutes for a table if you get there early, but it's worth it. If arriving later or during high season, the wait can be more like an hour :/ Stroll around downtown Grand Haven while you’re waiting or afterwards and enjoy the shops!
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Morning Star Cafe
711 Washington AveFavorite breakfast spot! You may have to wait 20-30 minutes for a table if you get there early, but it's worth it. If arriving later or during high season, the wait can be more like an hour :/ Stroll around downtown Grand Haven while you’re waiting or afterwards and enjoy the shops!
Toast 'N Jams
211 Henry StGreat nearby breakfast spot.
Restaurant with outdoor seating ONLY and a stage on the beach right next to Pete Marquette Park. Be sure to bring provided parking pass. You can chill with a beer and a snack while watching live music with Lake Michigan as the backdrop, then stroll out onto Muskegon pier or hop into the lake to cool off.
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The Deck
1601 Beach StRestaurant with outdoor seating ONLY and a stage on the beach right next to Pete Marquette Park. Be sure to bring provided parking pass. You can chill with a beer and a snack while watching live music with Lake Michigan as the backdrop, then stroll out onto Muskegon pier or hop into the lake to cool off.
Super cute coffee shop that also has some food options, located a 3 minute drive or a 6 minute bike ride from the house. Outdoor seating available.
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The Coffee Factory
1402 Hudson StSuper cute coffee shop that also has some food options, located a 3 minute drive or a 6 minute bike ride from the house. Outdoor seating available.
Nicer sit down restaurant less than 10 minutes from the house.
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Hearthstone Bistro
3350 Glade StNicer sit down restaurant less than 10 minutes from the house.
Lakeside Cafe
1384 W Laketon AveBreakfast/lunch cafe less than a block from the house :)
Muskegon social district allows you to walk around with your alcoholic beverages. My favorite place to eat down here is called Rad Dads - they have great tacos and good beer!
Downtown Muskegon Now
933 W Western AveMuskegon social district allows you to walk around with your alcoholic beverages. My favorite place to eat down here is called Rad Dads - they have great tacos and good beer!
Pub style bar with an indoor lower level and an outdoor roof area for seating. Sometimes there is music on the upper outdoor level. They have a great veggie burgers!
No Name Saloon
Pub style bar with an indoor lower level and an outdoor roof area for seating. Sometimes there is music on the upper outdoor level. They have a great veggie burgers!
Quick soup and sandwich spot - like a local panera. The blueberry applesauce is great!
Grand Traverse Pie Company
5817 Harvey StQuick soup and sandwich spot - like a local panera. The blueberry applesauce is great!
Local produce and crafts - fun place to walk around and people watch.
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Muskegon Farmer’s Market
242 W Western AveLocal produce and crafts - fun place to walk around and people watch.
Pub food and in my opinion one of the best brunch spots if you’re looking for a place that also offers alcoholic drinks. *CLOSED IN THE SUMMER*
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Pints & Quarts
950 W Norton AvePub food and in my opinion one of the best brunch spots if you’re looking for a place that also offers alcoholic drinks. *CLOSED IN THE SUMMER*
Local bar serving quick food that is inside the hockey arena if you want to watch the local team play for free during hockey season! They have good beer and excellent tacos, as well as outdoor seating. This is in the social district meaning you can take your beer and walk around in this area without issue.
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RAD DADS Tacos & Tequila Bar
470 W Western AveLocal bar serving quick food that is inside the hockey arena if you want to watch the local team play for free during hockey season! They have good beer and excellent tacos, as well as outdoor seating. This is in the social district meaning you can take your beer and walk around in this area without issue.
Really great fresh bread - lots of different varieties that change daily! They also serve sandwiches for a quick lunch option, and will give you a free slice of bread with spread if you pop in and would like a snack.
Great Harvest Bread Co.
120 Washington AveReally great fresh bread - lots of different varieties that change daily! They also serve sandwiches for a quick lunch option, and will give you a free slice of bread with spread if you pop in and would like a snack.
Super cute coffee shop that’s about 7 minutes from the house. Bright and airy atmosphere with lots of plants. Usually pretty busy.
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Aldea Coffee - Muskegon
794 Pine StSuper cute coffee shop that’s about 7 minutes from the house. Bright and airy atmosphere with lots of plants. Usually pretty busy.
Local brewery with some beer themed drinks that hosts trivia and open mic nights. I haven’t tried the bar food but I believe they serve snacks.
Salty Pecker Brewing Company
Local brewery with some beer themed drinks that hosts trivia and open mic nights. I haven’t tried the bar food but I believe they serve snacks.
Grand Rapids brewery (45 mins away) that I would recommend if you’re in the city for the day. Great local beer that’s sold all over the country and good bar food. Outdoor seating area available that is heated when it’s chiller outside. Can get loud and busy in the evenings!
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Founders Brewing Co
235 Grandville Ave SWGrand Rapids brewery (45 mins away) that I would recommend if you’re in the city for the day. Great local beer that’s sold all over the country and good bar food. Outdoor seating area available that is heated when it’s chiller outside. Can get loud and busy in the evenings!
Brooklyn's
3007 Henry StBagel and coffee shop. Really good bagels and muffins! About 5 mins from the house.
GREAT pizza and they also have a decent beer selection. This is in grand haven about 20 mins from the house.
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The Paisley Pig Gastropub
501 Miller DrGREAT pizza and they also have a decent beer selection. This is in grand haven about 20 mins from the house.
Good pizza and burgers (including a great veggie burger at the sister restaurant located right next door!) with some other entre dinner options. Outdoor seating are that is cute.
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The Handsome Hobo Pizzeria
1437 Whitehall RdGood pizza and burgers (including a great veggie burger at the sister restaurant located right next door!) with some other entre dinner options. Outdoor seating are that is cute.
Amusement Park/ Arcades/ etc.
Fun for families and groups. Waterpark as well as roller coasters, etc.
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Michigan's Avontuur
4750 Whitehall RdFun for families and groups. Waterpark as well as roller coasters, etc.
Mini golf, bumper boats, arcade, and go carts! About a 10 minute drive from the house.
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Craig's Cruisers
1551 E Pontaluna RdMini golf, bumper boats, arcade, and go carts! About a 10 minute drive from the house.
Horseback riding and other ranch style activities for the whole family, I closing snow tubing and sleigh rides in the winter.
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Double JJ Resort
5900 S Water RdHorseback riding and other ranch style activities for the whole family, I closing snow tubing and sleigh rides in the winter.
Beaches
Lovely local beach with a pier and lighthouse that you can walk out to. The pier is popular for fishing, and it’s a good spot to watch people kite board as well!
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Grand Haven State Park
1001 S Harbor DrLovely local beach with a pier and lighthouse that you can walk out to. The pier is popular for fishing, and it’s a good spot to watch people kite board as well!
Local pier and beach - be sure to bring parking pass that is located on the roll top desk. Otherwise parking is $7/day.
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Pere Marquette Park
3510 Channel DrLocal pier and beach - be sure to bring parking pass that is located on the roll top desk. Otherwise parking is $7/day.
My favorite beach! This is a locals beach that requires a half mile + hike through the woods to get down to the water. The hiking trails are beautiful!
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Lake Harbor Park
4635 Lake Harbor RdMy favorite beach! This is a locals beach that requires a half mile + hike through the woods to get down to the water. The hiking trails are beautiful!
Beach at the far end of Pere Marquette that allows dogs. Take the parking pass if you’re going here or you have to pay $7/day to park.
Kruse Park Dog Beach
Beach at the far end of Pere Marquette that allows dogs. Take the parking pass if you’re going here or you have to pay $7/day to park.
Nearby beach/state park with hiking. About a 20 minute drive north.
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Duck Lake State Park
4733 N Scenic DrNearby beach/state park with hiking. About a 20 minute drive north.
Grand Rapids Activities (45ish minute drive)
Lovely themed indoor and outdoor hot tub rooms that you can rent by the hour. Reasonably priced! About 45 mins away in Grand Rapids.
Oasis Hot Tub Gardens - Grand Rapids
5041 Alpine Ave NWLovely themed indoor and outdoor hot tub rooms that you can rent by the hour. Reasonably priced! About 45 mins away in Grand Rapids.
This place has GREAT nature programs including adult educational date night style programs paired with alcohol, guided nature walks with a naturalist, and kids programs. They let you get up close and personal with their animal ambassadors - native animals that cannot be released back into the wild. Highly recommend! About 45 mins away in the Grand Rapids area.
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Blandford Nature Center
1715 Hillburn Ave NWThis place has GREAT nature programs including adult educational date night style programs paired with alcohol, guided nature walks with a naturalist, and kids programs. They let you get up close and personal with their animal ambassadors - native animals that cannot be released back into the wild. Highly recommend! About 45 mins away in the Grand Rapids area.