Guidebook for Grand Haven
Entertainment & Activities
There is also an 18 hole miniature golf course and a small waterfront playground, plus an antique steam engine, Pere Marquette 1223. The mini golf course isn't much to speak of but it's perfect for kids under 5 and its only a couple dollars.
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Chinook Pier Mini Golf
301 N Harbor DrThere is also an 18 hole miniature golf course and a small waterfront playground, plus an antique steam engine, Pere Marquette 1223. The mini golf course isn't much to speak of but it's perfect for kids under 5 and its only a couple dollars.
The Grand Haven Musical Fountain was built in 1962 by private dollars and is still “wowing” the crowds today. In one typical performance the fountain will process over 90,000 gallons of water with a synchronized display of water, lights and music. Enjoy this Grand Haven favorite every summer evening at dusk with special performances during May and September.
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Grand Haven Musical Fountain
1 N Harbor DrThe Grand Haven Musical Fountain was built in 1962 by private dollars and is still “wowing” the crowds today. In one typical performance the fountain will process over 90,000 gallons of water with a synchronized display of water, lights and music. Enjoy this Grand Haven favorite every summer evening at dusk with special performances during May and September.
Grand Haven offers one of the largest charter boat fishing fleets on Lake Michigan. The seasoned charter boat captains and their crews can provide everything from licenses to lunch-even clean and ice your catch-so all you have to do is come aboard and enjoy the day.
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Chinook Pier Sport Fishing
301 N Harbor DrGrand Haven offers one of the largest charter boat fishing fleets on Lake Michigan. The seasoned charter boat captains and their crews can provide everything from licenses to lunch-even clean and ice your catch-so all you have to do is come aboard and enjoy the day.
Parades, memorials, picnics, carnival rides, fireworks, car show, craft fair and the list goes on. The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is an annual celebration of all things Coast Guard. The downtown stretch of Washington Street is home to the carnival while the waterfront is dotted with lots of tasty food treats – if you have an annual carny food splurge this is the place to do it!
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Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival
113 N 2nd StParades, memorials, picnics, carnival rides, fireworks, car show, craft fair and the list goes on. The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is an annual celebration of all things Coast Guard. The downtown stretch of Washington Street is home to the carnival while the waterfront is dotted with lots of tasty food treats – if you have an annual carny food splurge this is the place to do it!
Rentals available include: Jet Skis, Kayaks, Mopeds, Boats, Pontoons, and Beach Supplies.
Sun Sports Rentals
301 N Harbor DrRentals available include: Jet Skis, Kayaks, Mopeds, Boats, Pontoons, and Beach Supplies.
Wet Mitten Surf Shop
301 N Harbor DrFull service stand up paddle board rental and sales.
Bike rentals... although I've provided some for free it may not be enough for your family.
Rock 'n' Road Cycle
100 N 7th StBike rentals... although I've provided some for free it may not be enough for your family.
Worship On the Waterfront (WOW) is a free outdoor worship series held every year on the shores of Lake Michigan in Grand Haven, Michigan. Drawing on gifted worship artists from the community, as well as from the regional and national level. WOW is an unique experience that blends the music and passion of worship with the overwhelming beauty of God’s creation. Sponsored by the First Reformed Church of Grand Haven, WOW is celebrating 72 years of ministry this summer!
WOW is held on Sunday evenings from 7:00-8:30 pm, at the Waterfront Stadium.
Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium
1 N Harbor DrWorship On the Waterfront (WOW) is a free outdoor worship series held every year on the shores of Lake Michigan in Grand Haven, Michigan. Drawing on gifted worship artists from the community, as well as from the regional and national level. WOW is an unique experience that blends the music and passion of worship with the overwhelming beauty of God’s creation. Sponsored by the First Reformed Church of Grand Haven, WOW is celebrating 72 years of ministry this summer!
WOW is held on Sunday evenings from 7:00-8:30 pm, at the Waterfront Stadium.
Getting Around
Each summer from Memorial Day thru Labor Day historic trolley rides are available to residents and visitors alike. The service runs seven days a week from 11am to 10pm with pick-up locations at Chinook Pier, Boardwalk, the State Park, The Bookman, and Pfaff Pharmacy. trolley
Enjoy an historic narrative tour that starts at Chinook Pier, travels the waterfront, the downtown and east town areas providing a look back in time as you learn about what makes Grand Haven such a unique place.
We will pick you up if you are within three-quarters of a mile from the trolley route. Simply call 616-842-3200 during normal business hours and we’ll get you on board.
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Grand Haven Harbor Transit
440 N Ferry StEach summer from Memorial Day thru Labor Day historic trolley rides are available to residents and visitors alike. The service runs seven days a week from 11am to 10pm with pick-up locations at Chinook Pier, Boardwalk, the State Park, The Bookman, and Pfaff Pharmacy. trolley
Enjoy an historic narrative tour that starts at Chinook Pier, travels the waterfront, the downtown and east town areas providing a look back in time as you learn about what makes Grand Haven such a unique place.
We will pick you up if you are within three-quarters of a mile from the trolley route. Simply call 616-842-3200 during normal business hours and we’ll get you on board.
Parks & Nature
Lose the shoes, forego the salt and skip the sharks.
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Grand Haven Beach
Grand Haven BeachLose the shoes, forego the salt and skip the sharks.
Wooded dune park located just off the Lake Michigan shoreline
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North Ottawa Dunes
18201 N Shore RdWooded dune park located just off the Lake Michigan shoreline
Grand Haven's largest and most versatile park, and houses the Ski Bowl, YMCA, tennis courts, softball/soccer fields, pickleball courts, and skatepark.
Mulligan's Hollow Recreation Area
Mulligan's Hollow Recreation AreaGrand Haven's largest and most versatile park, and houses the Ski Bowl, YMCA, tennis courts, softball/soccer fields, pickleball courts, and skatepark.
Rosy Mound is a classic Great Lakes dune system including high wooded dunes, foredunes, beach and a dune blowout.
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Rosy Mound Natural Area
Rosy Mound Natural AreaRosy Mound is a classic Great Lakes dune system including high wooded dunes, foredunes, beach and a dune blowout.
Sightseeing
Established in 1839, two lights on the south pier, both painted red, are connected by a lighted catwalk that also connects them to the shore and the Boardwalk. The inner light is cylindrical and the square outer light stands on a huge concrete foundation. People often enjoy a stroll along the boardwalk that borders the Grand River channel and the pier/lighthouse.
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Grand Haven South Pierhead Inner Light
Established in 1839, two lights on the south pier, both painted red, are connected by a lighted catwalk that also connects them to the shore and the Boardwalk. The inner light is cylindrical and the square outer light stands on a huge concrete foundation. People often enjoy a stroll along the boardwalk that borders the Grand River channel and the pier/lighthouse.
Arts & Culture
The Tri-Cities Historical Museum provides visitors an opportunity to look through the windows of time into the history of Northwest Ottawa County, including the communities of Grand Haven, Spring Lake, and Ferrysburg.
Free admission
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Tri-Cities Historical Museum
200 Washington AveThe Tri-Cities Historical Museum provides visitors an opportunity to look through the windows of time into the history of Northwest Ottawa County, including the communities of Grand Haven, Spring Lake, and Ferrysburg.
Free admission
Grand Haven ArtWalk is an annual collaboration of artists, local businesses and members of the lakeshore community in a collective celebration of art (late September - early October)
Grand Haven Art Walk
519 Washington AveGrand Haven ArtWalk is an annual collaboration of artists, local businesses and members of the lakeshore community in a collective celebration of art (late September - early October)
The Grand Haven Art Festival Festival is held the last full weekend in June and transforms Washington Avenue into a high class, outdoor art gallery.
The Chamber of Commerce Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg
1 S Harbor DrThe Grand Haven Art Festival Festival is held the last full weekend in June and transforms Washington Avenue into a high class, outdoor art gallery.
Food Scene
Coffee shop offering breakfast goods, sandwiches, soups, and more. Occasional live music events.
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Jumpin' Java
215 Washington AveCoffee shop offering breakfast goods, sandwiches, soups, and more. Occasional live music events.
For over 60 years, Pronto Pups is a West Michigan staple.
Menu:
The World Famous Pronto Pup: $1.75
Pop (No Ice): Sm. $.50 | Lrg. $1
Bottled Water: $1
*cash payments only
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Pronto Pup
313 S Harbor DrFor over 60 years, Pronto Pups is a West Michigan staple.
Menu:
The World Famous Pronto Pup: $1.75
Pop (No Ice): Sm. $.50 | Lrg. $1
Bottled Water: $1
*cash payments only
Claimed by thousands of loyal customers to be the best they’ve ever had. Fricano’s pizza remains the original and most famous pizza and pizzeria in Michigan. In 1949 the late Cosimo Fricano, founded what is believed to be the first pizzeria in Michigan, Fricano’s Pizza Tavern, in Grand Haven with the original thin crust pizza pie.
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Fricano's Pizza Tavern
1400 Fulton StClaimed by thousands of loyal customers to be the best they’ve ever had. Fricano’s pizza remains the original and most famous pizza and pizzeria in Michigan. In 1949 the late Cosimo Fricano, founded what is believed to be the first pizzeria in Michigan, Fricano’s Pizza Tavern, in Grand Haven with the original thin crust pizza pie.
A community favorite for excellent food, live entertainment, and simple relaxation with friends and family.
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The Kirby House
2 Washington Ave A community favorite for excellent food, live entertainment, and simple relaxation with friends and family.
A restaurant that specializes in famous one of a kind Pizzas! The menu includes Pizza, Subs, Breadstixs, Salads and on Thursdays a delicious Spaghetti & Lasagna. They also have a full bar with a a great selection of beer and wine. They cater to everyone and have a large game room for the kids.
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Clover Bar
601 S Beechtree StA restaurant that specializes in famous one of a kind Pizzas! The menu includes Pizza, Subs, Breadstixs, Salads and on Thursdays a delicious Spaghetti & Lasagna. They also have a full bar with a a great selection of beer and wine. They cater to everyone and have a large game room for the kids.
Temptations
1 N Harbor DrIce cream... need I say more.
Waterfront dining year-round, right on Grand Haven’s Channel. The view from the outdoor deck on a beautiful summer day can’t be beat!
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Snug Harbor
311 S Harbor DrWaterfront dining year-round, right on Grand Haven’s Channel. The view from the outdoor deck on a beautiful summer day can’t be beat!
Creative dishes made with locally sourced ingredients from locally owned farms.
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The Paisley Pig Gastropub
501 Miller DrCreative dishes made with locally sourced ingredients from locally owned farms.
Pier Peddler
907 S Harbor DrIce cream on the boardwalk!
Restaurant on the beach! (currently under construction)
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Noto's at the Bil-Mar
1223 S Harbor DrRestaurant on the beach! (currently under construction)
Artisan of Grand Haven
1322 Washington AveRefined cuisine and chef interaction create a unique dining experience.
The name Fortinos conjures the smell of fresh-roasted peanuts wafting into the street. Childhood memories of a trip to the candy store with Grandma for a special treat. Of delectable chocolates that melt in your mouth and small-town friendliness that’s awfully hard to come by. Of fine wines, beers, and spirits. Of gourmet meats, cheeses, and groceries that remind you quality is alive and well in the world.
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Fortino's
114 Washington AveThe name Fortinos conjures the smell of fresh-roasted peanuts wafting into the street. Childhood memories of a trip to the candy store with Grandma for a special treat. Of delectable chocolates that melt in your mouth and small-town friendliness that’s awfully hard to come by. Of fine wines, beers, and spirits. Of gourmet meats, cheeses, and groceries that remind you quality is alive and well in the world.
Biggby Coffee
621 A WayStarbucks
426 N Beacon BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
The taproom has 20 taps and offers many styles of ales and lagers, hand-crafted ciders, old fashioned sodas and wine.
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Grand Armory Brewing Company
17 S 2nd StThe taproom has 20 taps and offers many styles of ales and lagers, hand-crafted ciders, old fashioned sodas and wine.
Upscale sports bar serving microbrews, burgers & American fare with a deck overlooking the water.
22 Below
22 South Harbor DriveUpscale sports bar serving microbrews, burgers & American fare with a deck overlooking the water.
Lemon Creek’s Tasting Room in Grand Haven offers all of the award-winning, estate-grown wines from their winery in Berrien Springs.
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Lemon Creek Winery Tasting Room
327 N Beacon BlvdLemon Creek’s Tasting Room in Grand Haven offers all of the award-winning, estate-grown wines from their winery in Berrien Springs.
Hip brewery serving craft beers in unique flavors in a onetime piano factory with live-music nights.
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Odd Side Ales
41 Washington AveHip brewery serving craft beers in unique flavors in a onetime piano factory with live-music nights.