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