Some of our Grand Haven Favorites!
Parks & Nature
Rosy Mound Natural Area
Rosy Mound Natural AreaShort hikes and wanders
Tow Rope Ski in the winter and climb up the giant sand hill (Five Mile Hill) in the summer for great views across Grand Haven - great playground there too
Mulligan's Hollow Recreation Area
Mulligan's Hollow Recreation AreaTow Rope Ski in the winter and climb up the giant sand hill (Five Mile Hill) in the summer for great views across Grand Haven - great playground there too
There is a small parking lot beyond the state park - it is free parking at the city lot!
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Grand Haven City Beach
South Harbor DriveThere is a small parking lot beyond the state park - it is free parking at the city lot!
About an hour north of Grand Haven on M31
Sand Dunes on Lake Michigan
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Silver Lake
About an hour north of Grand Haven on M31
Sand Dunes on Lake Michigan
Just down the street from our rentals. Home to weekly concerts in the summer and much more!
Central Park
Just down the street from our rentals. Home to weekly concerts in the summer and much more!
Woods in the middle of town! Great trails to hike and wander or have a picnic - beautiful leaves in the fall!
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Duncan Woods
Woods in the middle of town! Great trails to hike and wander or have a picnic - beautiful leaves in the fall!
Great playground in Mulligans Hallow that has recently been redone!
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Imagination Station
70 03-29Great playground in Mulligans Hallow that has recently been redone!
Everything Else
West Michigan Antique Mall
13279 168th AveA fun little place if you are looking for some vintage treasures!
Rock 'n' Road Cycle
100 N 7th StThe Bookman
715 Washington AvenueOur favorite local bookstore - right next to the Morning Star Cafe!
Great local vinyl shop! Also now has the cutest little coffee shop in the back - if you geek out over coffee made with the right grind, water temp and measurements for a great brew this is the place to check out!
Off The Record
1114 Washington AveGreat local vinyl shop! Also now has the cutest little coffee shop in the back - if you geek out over coffee made with the right grind, water temp and measurements for a great brew this is the place to check out!
Food scene
The Toasted Pickle
112 Washington AveGreat sandwiches and salads!
Stanz Cafe
1118 Washington AveA local favorite!
Wonderful Coffee - grab some and take a walk down to the beach too!
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Aldea Coffee
117 Washington AveWonderful Coffee - grab some and take a walk down to the beach too!
The Paisley Pig Gastropub
501 Miller DrFun cocktails and great food!
A Grand Haven classic for over 50 years! It isn't summer in Grand Haven without a Pronto Pup!!
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Pronto Pup
313 S Harbor DrA Grand Haven classic for over 50 years! It isn't summer in Grand Haven without a Pronto Pup!!
Odd Side Ales
41 Washington AveBurzurk Brewing Co.
1442 Washington AvenueA local favorite on the east side of town!
A Grand Haven piece of history - and my Dad's favorite pizza since high school -also pretty sure the place hasn't changed much since then either!
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Fricano's Pizza Tavern
1400 Fulton StA Grand Haven piece of history - and my Dad's favorite pizza since high school -also pretty sure the place hasn't changed much since then either!
Best tacos in town (we think!) Seasonal menu - and just a couple blocks away from both our properties.
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Righteous Cuisine
211 N 7th StBest tacos in town (we think!) Seasonal menu - and just a couple blocks away from both our properties.
Recently re-done - right on the beach, great views
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Noto's at the Bil-Mar
1223 S Harbor DrRecently re-done - right on the beach, great views
A fav for Breakfast and Brunch - watch out for the long lines on the weekend!
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Morning Star Cafe
711 Washington AveA fav for Breakfast and Brunch - watch out for the long lines on the weekend!
If you need dairy free ice cream options they always have a few!
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The Pump House Frozen Yogurt Bar - Grand Haven
20 N Harbor DrIf you need dairy free ice cream options they always have a few!
GIANT ice cream cones! Located on the east side of town
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Norm's Ice Cream
350 N 3rd AveGIANT ice cream cones! Located on the east side of town
GREAT Indian Food - a great place to grab takeout!
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Cumin Fresh Indian Kitchen
1106 Robbins RdGREAT Indian Food - a great place to grab takeout!
Tip-A-Few
10 Franklin AveA local favorite for a drink!
Grand Armory Brewing Company
17 S 2nd StYum! Just a short walk from the house - runs on Wednesday and Saturday seasonally!
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Grand Haven Farmers Market
Yum! Just a short walk from the house - runs on Wednesday and Saturday seasonally!
The Unicorn Tavern
New place on the East Side - amazing food and a HUGE and unique drink list!
This is in Grand Rapids - but if you are gluten, dairy free and/or vegan it is WELL worth the trip! Right by the John Ball Zoo too! The entire place is gluten, dairy and dye free and tastes AMAZING! Coffee shop, assortment of fresh baked goods and great sandwiches!
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Rise Authentic Baking Co.
1220 Fulton St WThis is in Grand Rapids - but if you are gluten, dairy free and/or vegan it is WELL worth the trip! Right by the John Ball Zoo too! The entire place is gluten, dairy and dye free and tastes AMAZING! Coffee shop, assortment of fresh baked goods and great sandwiches!
Ice cream right by the musical fountain - they offer a few rotating dairy free flavors every week too
Temptations
1 N Harbor DrIce cream right by the musical fountain - they offer a few rotating dairy free flavors every week too
Walk on over from the house and grab a great lunch, dinner or drink. They also have live music on the patio most nights in the summer (sometimes you can hear it from the house even!)
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Lucy's Market & Deli
133 Columbus AveWalk on over from the house and grab a great lunch, dinner or drink. They also have live music on the patio most nights in the summer (sometimes you can hear it from the house even!)
Sightseeing
What makes summers in Grand Haven! Listen every night at dusk - and often hear the music from the house!
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Grand Haven Musical Fountain
1 N Harbor DrWhat makes summers in Grand Haven! Listen every night at dusk - and often hear the music from the house!
Check out some local Grand Haven history! Located downtown - FREE admission. This building used to be Steketee's Department Store where my Grandma Ruth worked for several years
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Tri-Cities Historical Museum
200 Washington AveCheck out some local Grand Haven history! Located downtown - FREE admission. This building used to be Steketee's Department Store where my Grandma Ruth worked for several years