| As one of the most popular vacation destinations | | | | castles. The water temperature can reach the |
| in Michigan, Grand Haven is the perfect place to | | | | low 70s during the months of July and August, so |
| get away from it all and relax in the summer sun | | | | venture outward for a brisk swim. |
| with your entire family. Situated on the shores of | | | | To feed your brain and your body, head over to |
| Lake Michigan on the west side of the state, its | | | | the Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center for their |
| location makes for an excellent harbor and an | | | | dune exhibits, nature slide shows, guided hikes, |
| ideal home for the largest collection of fishing | | | | and bird and wildlife viewing. Located within P.J. |
| charters on the lake. However, there is more to | | | | Hoffmaster State Park, you can enjoy a whole |
| this area than just fishing, so head over to | | | | day of outdoor fun at these activities and at the |
| Western Michigan for outdoor adventures of any | | | | beach and picnic areas located around the park. |
| imaginable variety. | | | | If your idea of outdoor adventure involves rolling |
| Since the lake is so predominant in Grand Haven, | | | | terrain and your trusty 3-wood, then Grand |
| one of the first things many people think about | | | | Haven has a course that will meet your needs. |
| doing is getting out on the crystal blue water for | | | | The Evergreen is perfect for those individuals |
| some exciting water sports. Whatever activity | | | | who have perfected the slice with its par 60 |
| you prefer, whether it be boating, sailing, jet | | | | course, but it still provides a stiff test on a few |
| skiing, or waterskiing, there is an outlet that can | | | | holes to remind every duffer of their skill level. |
| meet your needs near the lake. | | | | The Grand Haven Golf Club is located along the |
| For a more relaxing adventure on the water, | | | | shore and is a picture of Western Michigan |
| climb aboard a riverboat cruise that travels on the | | | | beauty. Sand dunes and dense hardwoods line the |
| Grand River and Spring Lake. There are dining | | | | course and call attention to the natural |
| cruises in the summer and you can catch sight of | | | | surroundings of the course, which has been |
| a sunset as you slowly move along these calm | | | | named one of the top 50 public courses in the |
| waters. Scenic cruises are also available from | | | | country the last 10 years. |
| many of the fishing charter companies, but helping | | | | If you want to be close to the lake and all the |
| you catch the fish of a lifetime is their main | | | | attractions of Grand Haven, then choose a lodging |
| purpose and anyone who loves the excitement of | | | | option that actually accommodates you and your |
| reeling one in will certainly want to make a | | | | family. A Grand Haven vacation rental provides |
| reservation beforehand. | | | | easy access to the lake and gives you a place to |
| If the lake draws you near but you prefer to | | | | truly relax after a full day of activities at the |
| stay ashore, the beautiful beaches of Grand | | | | beach and on the water. Grill up the fish you |
| Haven can accommodate your daily desires. Take | | | | caught aboard your fishing charter on the |
| a stroll and experience the famous "singing sands," | | | | barbeque that sits conveniently on the deck, and |
| an occurrence that is unique to the Lake Michigan | | | | then watch the sun set as you listen to the |
| beaches in Western Michigan. Listen closely as you | | | | waves lap against the sand. Your vacation fun |
| walk across the wet sand for the slightest | | | | doesn't need to end when you leave the beach, |
| squeaks and sounds and occasionally dip a toe or | | | | so continue making memories by taking |
| two in the water. Spend a day soaking up the sun | | | | advantage of all the amenities your home away |
| at Grand Haven State Park as the kids build sand | | | | from home offers. |