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Pro
Festivals and power boat races are my fav memories.
Con
Tourism (it's crowded), Weather (it's michigan) and lodging is scarce
In a nutshell
It's either a beach day or a snow day, there is no inbetween. Welcome to Grand Haven.
richardsteel Says: Grand Haven is a paradise for the men in tights.There are miles and miles of bike paths stretching from Grand Haven to Holland and Spring Lake.Most of the paths are pretty scenic on Lake shore drive and around the beach.Stop by Harbor island if you want to see some birds or...
richardsteel Says: It's pretty hard to beat Grand Haven for boating in the summer time.For fishing,Grand Haven is one of the best in Michigan,trolling salmon,catching perch.fishing walleye in the river,bass and bluegill in the bayous.If you just like pleasure boating,head upriver to Spring...
Toughluck Says: Grand Haven was an active port along Lake Michigan. Industry built here and the river acted as a passageway inland. Later the railroads arrived. Grand Haven has kept the memory of their railroads alive down at the local park. Pere Marquette Steam Locomotive #1223 [Class...
Toughluck Says: Rosy Mound Natural Area is a hidden jewel along Michigan's Shoreline. Rosy Mound is a tree covered dune that is just off the parking lot. It is easily reached by a hardened trail. While there are no steps to the bottom of the Mound , the trail is at the upper end of wheel...
Toughluck Says: Every port town has it's own unique lighthouse. Each may share features from other areas, but each is unique in it's use of features. Grand Haven's light is a dual light.
Toughluck Says: Grand Haven in located on the Grand River, where it splits into a variety of islands. To get about, there are a number of bridges, which I find interesting. The best way to see both bridges is to get on to Harbor Island Drive. It is accessible from US 31 from either...
Mundus Says: The Festival's mission is to honor the men and women of the Unites States Coast Guard.The Festival Week is filled with entertainment for the whole family. Starting with the Family Parade held on the first Saturday, Festival Week activities conclude with a final Saturday...
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Holiday Inn, Ferrysburg: Sleep on the edge (of the river)
Toughluck Says: We didn't stay here, but I've always been intrigued. The Hotel is right on the river with a marina next door. It is away from the traffic of town, but right on the traffic of the river.
richardsteel Says: This pizza probably tastes like no other pizza around.Its not a heavy over cheezed pizza but a thin and full of flavor one.The resturant looks like your grandmothers house on the outside.Except for the line outside the door.Relaxed atmosphere.Jeans or shorts are a must.Great...
richardsteel Says: The pronto pup has been in Grand Haven I believe since the 1930's.It's like a corn dog only not as sweet.From the start of the season til close you'll have to wait in line.One of those places that will never be out of business.I never had a better dippin dog. There is only...
richardsteel Says: The Tip a Few is downtown Grand Haven near the waterfront.Great bar with reasonable prices.There famous for the wet buritto.Its the kind of place I look for when Im out of town.Locals go there year round.The inside is rear 60s early seventys looking.The mexican food is...
richardsteel Says: If you visit Grand Haven and have a few too many drinks and decide its better to not drive then feel welcome to leave your car in a city lot and return to a parking ticket in the morning.Well maybe you should just drive oh yeahthen theyll pop you for drunk driving.Well wait...
richardsteel Says: If you own a Scarab type boat with loud exhaust,you might want to skip the port of Grand Haven.The patrol boats have decibal meters and will turn you back to the lake if its too loud.So much for tourism.
kyle_tayler Says: Our piers aren't piers at all, they are called rockpiles, they are great fun to walk on, but dont jump off, there are rocks that serve as the piers foundation (hence the name rockpile) that often cant be seen, and even on calm days people have been killed. IN SEVERE WEATHER...
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This is a great place to see a more natural view of Lake Michigan. Sure, Grand Haven State Park is the place to go for people watching, but Rosy Mound is a nice quiet retreat. It's got over a mile of trails and is only a few miles south of G.H. on Lakeshore Drive.
Written Aug 3, 2005
Favorite thing: We are planning a vt meeting in Grand Haven in June or first of July.
Attendies will be:
Kodi01 (me)
Parrothead
Don_Wright
LadyJane1 (not confirmed)
Waalweiner
and Damn Nice Guy (although he does not know it yet...hehe ( he is on 4 month vacation)
Fondest memory: The white sand beaches and numerous festivals.
Picture taken by Parrothead.
Updated Mar 1, 2003
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This is a lovely Lake Michigan town which is known for festivals, power boat races and lots of fun in the sun.
I visited Grand Haven during a business trip to Fremont. It was cold, snowing and getting dark so I did not see all that much. There is a nice park by the Lake beach and the downtown area seams nice....
I didn't grow up here for the majority of my life. However, I moved to Grand Haven about four years ago. I wanted a more laid back setting and to, sort of, distance myself from the town I work in...
We had a 60+ peson family reunion here in 1997, had a great time! My grandfather used to own a vacation lodge at Spring Lake and our family used to go there for weekend get togethers. Good memories.
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