Sightseeing
The Musical Fountain is a synchronized display of water and lights. It's located on Dewey Hill on the north shore of the Grand River. Shows run nightly from Memorial Day to Labor Day, usually around 10:00 pm.
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Grand Haven Musical Fountain
1 N Harbor DrThe Musical Fountain is a synchronized display of water and lights. It's located on Dewey Hill on the north shore of the Grand River. Shows run nightly from Memorial Day to Labor Day, usually around 10:00 pm.
Food scene
Three restaurants are in one historic building dating back to 1873. The Grill Room has fine dining. Downstairs serves American fare, such as burgers, wraps, soups and salads. Upstairs has gourmet pizza and roof-top views of the channel.
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The Kirby House
2 Washington AveThree restaurants are in one historic building dating back to 1873. The Grill Room has fine dining. Downstairs serves American fare, such as burgers, wraps, soups and salads. Upstairs has gourmet pizza and roof-top views of the channel.
Located on the waterfront, it has lovely views, both inside and outside, eclectic dishes and varied wine-list. Live jazz band performs on the deck every Tuesday from 6-9.
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Snug Harbor
311 S Harbor DrLocated on the waterfront, it has lovely views, both inside and outside, eclectic dishes and varied wine-list. Live jazz band performs on the deck every Tuesday from 6-9.
Strong drinks and mouth watering wet burritos. Nothing fancy but a lot of fun! Currently, the outside serves drinks and food from a food truck. You must go inside to appreciate their meals.
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Tip-A-Few
10 Franklin AveStrong drinks and mouth watering wet burritos. Nothing fancy but a lot of fun! Currently, the outside serves drinks and food from a food truck. You must go inside to appreciate their meals.
Thin crust and few toppings are offered at this historic pizza place which has been voted numerous times as the best pizza in Michigan. There are always lines to get in. It doesn't open till 5:00 and they don't accept credit cards.
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Fricano's Pizza Tavern
1400 Fulton StThin crust and few toppings are offered at this historic pizza place which has been voted numerous times as the best pizza in Michigan. There are always lines to get in. It doesn't open till 5:00 and they don't accept credit cards.
My favorite breakfast/lunch place because of its unique menu and super fresh ingredients, but expect a wait since it's busy. If you go on your last morning in GH, please either check out first or allow plenty of time to eat so you can meet the 11:00 check out time!
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Morning Star Cafe
711 Washington AveMy favorite breakfast/lunch place because of its unique menu and super fresh ingredients, but expect a wait since it's busy. If you go on your last morning in GH, please either check out first or allow plenty of time to eat so you can meet the 11:00 check out time!
Quality Thai food! (Speaking as someone who has spent a lot of time in SE Asia.) Located in a strip mall, it's nothing fancy and doesn't have a liquor license, but you will not be disappointed. Offers take-out.
Mama's Thai Cafe
562 North Beacon BoulevardQuality Thai food! (Speaking as someone who has spent a lot of time in SE Asia.) Located in a strip mall, it's nothing fancy and doesn't have a liquor license, but you will not be disappointed. Offers take-out.
Tasty sandwiches! Good for take-out, especially if you're at Odd Side and need something to munch on. The Green Goddess is my favorite with pesto and 3 cheeses with a side of tomato soup.
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The Toasted Pickle
112 Washington AveTasty sandwiches! Good for take-out, especially if you're at Odd Side and need something to munch on. The Green Goddess is my favorite with pesto and 3 cheeses with a side of tomato soup.
Stanz Cafe
1118 Washington AveAmerican fare. Excellent breakfasts.
Upbeat, contemporary restaurant located on the beach. Inside is a little fancy. I've heard the pizza is delicious and reasonably priced. Outside is a casual and fun atmosphere.
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Noto's at the Bil-Mar
1223 S Harbor DrUpbeat, contemporary restaurant located on the beach. Inside is a little fancy. I've heard the pizza is delicious and reasonably priced. Outside is a casual and fun atmosphere.
This restaurant is brand-new and I haven't tried it yet. I've heard mixed reviews but since it's just getting started, it may just need to find its groove.
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Anna's House - Grand Haven
24 Washington AvenueThis restaurant is brand-new and I haven't tried it yet. I've heard mixed reviews but since it's just getting started, it may just need to find its groove.
A brand-new fancy restaurant, located in Spring Lake, just over the bridge. It's getting excellent reviews!
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Finn's Chophouse & Speakeasy
110 West Savidge StreetA brand-new fancy restaurant, located in Spring Lake, just over the bridge. It's getting excellent reviews!
Pronto Pup
313 S Harbor DrThese cylinders of fat are absolutely delicious!
The Paisley Pig Gastropub
501 Miller DrEclectic, tasty menu.
Brews/Coffee
A wildly popular brewhouse/coffee shop with lots of outside space. No food is served but you can easily order take out or bring your own snacks.
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Odd Side Ales
41 Washington AveA wildly popular brewhouse/coffee shop with lots of outside space. No food is served but you can easily order take out or bring your own snacks.
Historic building made into a brewhouse/coffee shop. Live music often is performed.
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Grand Armory Brewing Company
17 S 2nd StHistoric building made into a brewhouse/coffee shop. Live music often is performed.
Burzurk Brewing Co.
1442 Washington AvenueLocated in Spring Lake, this dark, dive-bar is a must-see. Cheap beer, big glasses of cheap wine, tasty hamburgers and many locals who have their designated barstools! If you go, Mama Mia's next door, delivers pizzas and subs.
Stan's Bar
208 W Savidge StLocated in Spring Lake, this dark, dive-bar is a must-see. Cheap beer, big glasses of cheap wine, tasty hamburgers and many locals who have their designated barstools! If you go, Mama Mia's next door, delivers pizzas and subs.
Grocery Stores
Meijer
15000 US-31Walmart Supercenter
14700 US-31D & W Fresh Markets
1116 Robbins RdThis store has graced GH's downtown for over 100 years. Wine, beer, nuts, huge candy/chocolate and gourmet ground coffee, this store is a must-visit!
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Fortino's
114 Washington AveThis store has graced GH's downtown for over 100 years. Wine, beer, nuts, huge candy/chocolate and gourmet ground coffee, this store is a must-visit!
Kids' Fun
Rotary Splash Pad
301 N Harbor DrChinook Pier Mini Golf
301 N Harbor DrLocated behind our YMCA is a huge playground, perfect for kids to play.
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Imagination Station
70 03-29Located behind our YMCA is a huge playground, perfect for kids to play.
This toy store is packed full of toys and many hands-on games. The staff is well trained to help you choose the perfect game or gift.
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MACkite
106 Washington AveThis toy store is packed full of toys and many hands-on games. The staff is well trained to help you choose the perfect game or gift.
John Ball Zoo
1300 Fulton St WMarie Catrib's of Grand Rapids
Lewis Farms & Petting Zoo
4180 M-20I-Village yaseDutch yaseNelis
12350 James StCraig's Cruisers
1551 E Pontaluna RdHiking and Parks
Duncan Woods
Gorgeous woods, walkable from downtown.
Kitchel Lindquist Dunes Preserve
20001 Berwyck StIsithunzi esisendleleni seRosy Mound
13925 Lakeshore AveHistory and Museums
Tri-Cities Historical Museum
200 Washington AveHackley & Hume Historic Site
484 W Webster AveI-Museum ye-USS SILVERSIDES Submarine
1346 Bluff StMuskegon Museum of Art
296 W Webster AveI-Museum Yomphakathi YaseGrand Rapids
272 Pearl St NWI-Gerald Ford Presidential Museum
303 Pearl St NWI-Museum yabantwana yaseGrand Rapids
11 Sheldon Ave NE