Guidebook for Grand Haven

Kelli
Guidebook for Grand Haven

Parks & Nature

Our favorite park. Gorgeous trails all year round- perfect beach access for the active family and adventure seekers!
Rosy Mound Natural Area
Our favorite park. Gorgeous trails all year round- perfect beach access for the active family and adventure seekers!
One of my favorite beaches. Also has a great visitor/nature center.
P. J. Hoffmaster Campground
3585 Lake Harbor Rd
One of my favorite beaches. Also has a great visitor/nature center.
Must see beautiful lakeshore. Walk out on the pier to the iconic lighthouses, and pick up food from one of the many food stalls or downtown restuarants.
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Grand Haven State Park
1001 S Harbor Dr
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Must see beautiful lakeshore. Walk out on the pier to the iconic lighthouses, and pick up food from one of the many food stalls or downtown restuarants.

Food Scene

Great pizza, great value! We love the take and bake 4-pounders. A stuffed pizza full of delicious toppings and hearty enough for 6 people- family size for $15.
Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
809 South Beacon Boulevard
Great pizza, great value! We love the take and bake 4-pounders. A stuffed pizza full of delicious toppings and hearty enough for 6 people- family size for $15.
Great local coffee house. Great specialty drinks.
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Jumpin' Java
215 Washington Ave
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Great local coffee house. Great specialty drinks.
Go here for Burgers and Fries- the place is an institution here in Grand Haven. A real contender. for "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives."
Ray's Drive-In
20 N Beacon Blvd
Go here for Burgers and Fries- the place is an institution here in Grand Haven. A real contender. for "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives."
Awesome coffee and lunch spot.
Elegance of the Seasons
216 Washington Ave
Awesome coffee and lunch spot.
Great to-go food. Score a delicious corndog and walk out to the pier.
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Pronto Pup
313 S Harbor Dr
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Great to-go food. Score a delicious corndog and walk out to the pier.
Great Mexican food!
Rios Mexican Food
1106 Robbins Road
Great Mexican food!
Best Mexican food in town, great location. Easy lunch or dinner when walking at the pier.
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Butch's Beach Burritos
726 S Harbor Dr
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Best Mexican food in town, great location. Easy lunch or dinner when walking at the pier.
Best place for a hotdog.
Stack's Chicago Style Eats
1050 Jackson St
Best place for a hotdog.
Great place to pick up some lunch.
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Lucy's Market & Deli
133 Columbus Ave
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Great place to pick up some lunch.
My favorite restaurant in Grand Rapids. Homemade food by this great lady who using duck eggs in her pudding and organic, locally sourced ingredients.
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Marie Catrib's of Grand Rapids
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My favorite restaurant in Grand Rapids. Homemade food by this great lady who using duck eggs in her pudding and organic, locally sourced ingredients.
Delicious Italian, great for a special occasion or after a trip to Frederick Meijer gardens.
Noto's Old World Italian Dining
6600 28th St SE
Delicious Italian, great for a special occasion or after a trip to Frederick Meijer gardens.
Delicious artisanal creations, made fresh at the grill daily. Great breakfasts.
Red Jet Cafe
1431 Plainfield Ave NE
Delicious artisanal creations, made fresh at the grill daily. Great breakfasts.
Great Indian cuisine. I'm especially addicted to the garlic naan with the butter chicken!
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Cumin Fresh Indian Kitchen
1106 Robbins Rd
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Great Indian cuisine. I'm especially addicted to the garlic naan with the butter chicken!
A real guest favorite, a short drive down Lakeshore Drive from the house. Live bands and awesome meals!
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Sandy Point Beach House
7175 Lake Shore Dr
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A real guest favorite, a short drive down Lakeshore Drive from the house. Live bands and awesome meals!
Local favorite pizza place.
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Fricano's Pizza Tavern
1400 Fulton St
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Local favorite pizza place.
Best Sandwiches is town. This place is really starting to make a name for itself- soon to be featured on the Food Network Channel.
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The Toasted Pickle
112 Washington Ave
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Best Sandwiches is town. This place is really starting to make a name for itself- soon to be featured on the Food Network Channel.

Everything Else

Excellent boat launch- $7 daily fee, launch into scenic pigeon lake and minutes out to Lake Michigan.
Pigeon Lake Public Access
7480 N Lakeshore Dr
Excellent boat launch- $7 daily fee, launch into scenic pigeon lake and minutes out to Lake Michigan.
Delicious breads and pastries, made fresh in the shop daily.
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Village Baker
617 E Savidge St
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Delicious breads and pastries, made fresh in the shop daily.
One of the best beaches in Michigan, and the quietest. The Gilette Nature center is great for learning about the dune system and the trails are fantastic.
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P. J. Hoffmaster State Park
6585 Lake Harbor Rd
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One of the best beaches in Michigan, and the quietest. The Gilette Nature center is great for learning about the dune system and the trails are fantastic.
Best attraction in Grand Rapids, especially when "butterflies are blooming" in the spring.
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Frederik Meijer Gardens
1000 E Beltline Ave NE
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Best attraction in Grand Rapids, especially when "butterflies are blooming" in the spring.
Delicious artisan breads and pastries. I love the soft pretzels, cranberry walnut bread, and the chocolate dipped coconut macaroons!
The Baker's Wife
107 Washington Ave
Delicious artisan breads and pastries. I love the soft pretzels, cranberry walnut bread, and the chocolate dipped coconut macaroons!

Entertainment & Activities

Best Candy Store! Go satisfy your sweet tooth with local favorites. Also, lowest prices on alcohol- at state cost.
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Fortino's
114 Washington Ave
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Best Candy Store! Go satisfy your sweet tooth with local favorites. Also, lowest prices on alcohol- at state cost.
Awesome toy store- tables for kids to play with the toys in the store. Pick up a fantastic kite to sail on the beach while you are here.
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MACkite
106 Washington Ave
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Awesome toy store- tables for kids to play with the toys in the store. Pick up a fantastic kite to sail on the beach while you are here.
Awesome timber playground here, great location for picnic and play after stop downtown.
Tri-Cities Family YMCA
1 Y Dr
Awesome timber playground here, great location for picnic and play after stop downtown.
Cheapest ice cream in Eastown GH (also free ice cream on your birthday for all). The trolley picks up from there and will take you all over town for a tour!
Pfaff Pharmacy
1125 Washington Ave
Cheapest ice cream in Eastown GH (also free ice cream on your birthday for all). The trolley picks up from there and will take you all over town for a tour!
The pier is great for walking, and there is a great Farmer's market Wednesday and Saturday.
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Chinook Pier Sport Fishing
301 N Harbor Dr
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The pier is great for walking, and there is a great Farmer's market Wednesday and Saturday.
Drive in movie theatre. Cheap and fun!
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Getty Drive-in Theater
920 E Summit Ave
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Drive in movie theatre. Cheap and fun!
Nice park for play.
Central High School
106 S 6th St
Nice park for play.
Great fun for the kids- it has more than you may first imagine: ferris wheel and other fun rides, and the best ice cream around is sold in the park.
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Nelis' Dutch Village
12350 James St
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Great fun for the kids- it has more than you may first imagine: ferris wheel and other fun rides, and the best ice cream around is sold in the park.
This is a great combination amusement and water park!
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Michigan's Avontuur
4750 Whitehall Rd
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This is a great combination amusement and water park!

Essentials

Ok, not really groceries- but stop here to acquire your bread for the trip. They give fresh slices w/butter & honey. Try the apple pie bread- think giant cinnamon roll!
Great Harvest Bread Co.
120 Washington Ave
Ok, not really groceries- but stop here to acquire your bread for the trip. They give fresh slices w/butter & honey. Try the apple pie bread- think giant cinnamon roll!
This is my go to for most grocery needs.
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Meijer
15000 US-31
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This is my go to for most grocery needs.

Drinks & Nightlife

A favorite local restaurant/bar in a fun location downtown by the water.
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The Kirby House
2 Washington Ave
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A favorite local restaurant/bar in a fun location downtown by the water.
Great pizza!
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Clover Bar
601 S Beechtree St
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Great pizza!
Great beer brewed on site, with delicious burgers and other fare to accompany.
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Old Boys’ Brewhouse
971 W Savidge St
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Great beer brewed on site, with delicious burgers and other fare to accompany.

Shopping

About 20 minutes away, downtown Holland offers a number of great restaurants, shops, and special events throughout the summer.
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Holland Downtown Development
150 W 8th St
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About 20 minutes away, downtown Holland offers a number of great restaurants, shops, and special events throughout the summer.
Best party store for beer, etc.
Beach Party Store
220 N Beacon Blvd
Best party store for beer, etc.