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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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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Michigan has more lighthouses than any other state. Over 100 of them sit along the Great Lakes and serve as a reminder of our rich nautical history. Luckily for Grand Rapidians, Lake Michigan's coast…
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If you love the sand, sun and shore, West Michigan is the place for you. With 300 miles of gorgeous shoreline, lucky visitors and residents enjoy quick access to beaches that dot the Michigan…
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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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Twenty-six miles of sugar-sand beaches. Sixty miles of wilderness trails for biking and hiking. Two amusement parks for the price of one. Rich exploration of area history, on land and on water. These…
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Named one of the 20 coolest towns in the U.S. by travel website Matador Network, Fennville offers the laid-back vibe of its more famous coastal neighbor, Saugatuck, without the big summertime crowds…
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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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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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Its proximity to Lake Michigan means that a trip to Grand Rapids provides you not only with a city experience, but also the opportunity to explore all that the lakeshore has to offer. Beyond beach…
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