Lakeshore Community: Saugatuck/Douglas

Midwest Living magazine ranked Saugatuck/Douglas #5 on its list of top vacation destinations in the U.S. The National Trust for Historic Preservation selected it as one of America’s "Dozen Distinctive…

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Lakeshore Community: Grand Haven

Lord Howe Island, Australia. Ibo Island, Mozambique. Koh Lanta, Thailand. And Grand Haven, Michigan? Yes, Grand Haven, Michigan! Travel + Leisure magazine named it alongside these other global…

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Lakeshore Community: Coopersville

To be clear, Coopersville is not on Lake Michigan – it’s on the way to Lake Michigan from Grand Rapids. An easy exit off the I-96 expressway, about 20 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and 20 minutes…

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Lakeshore Community: Holland

Beautiful beaches, a vibrant downtown and unique Dutch attractions make Holland a very popular lakeshore destination – especially during the city’s annual spring Tulip Time Festival, which welcomes…

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Where to Watch the Sunset in Grand Rapids

Savoring the shifting hues that dance across the sky as day makes way to night is a near-universal human trait. Sunsets appeal to our sense of aesthetic beauty and reinforce our appreciation of the…

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Lakeshore Community: Zeeland

Named after the home province of mid-19th century immigrants from the Netherlands, Zeeland proudly retains a touch of Dutch. It features a delightful downtown area lined with restaurants and shops…

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Lakeshore Community: Fennville

Named one of the 20 coolest towns in the U.S., Fennville offers the laid-back vibe of its more famous coastal neighbor, Saugatuck, without the big summertime crowds. Located about 45 minutes southwest…

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Lakeshore Community: Muskegon

Twenty-six miles of sugar-sand beaches. Sixty miles of wilderness trails for biking and hiking. Two amusement parks for the price of one. And rich exploration of area history, on land and on water…

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Lakeshore Community: South Haven

World famous for beaches, boating and blueberries, South Haven has been a summer resort destination for more than 100 years. About an hour from downtown Grand Rapids, its “get-away-from-it-all” vibe…

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