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Grand-Haven is a major tourist town that sits along the banks of the Grand River and the picturesque shoreline of Lake Michigan in northern Ottawa County. Here's just a sample of what you'll find in Grand Haven: a beautiful waterfront that stretches from downtown to the Grand Haven Lighthouse. Established in 1839, the lighthouse has two lights on the south pier, both painted red, that are connected by a lighted catwalk that also connects them to the shore and the Boardwalk. The Boardwalk is two and a half miles along the harbor that is lined with great little shops, restaurants and a marina. It's a nice place to spend an afternoon walking, shopping and people and boat watching, or you can charter a boat for a day of fishing on Lake Michigan. Fishing is also available off the pier, and other activities in Grand Haven include swimming, hiking, biking, or just hanging out at one of the beautiful beaches that stretch along the West Michigan shoreline. Grand Haven is known for its' "singing sands," a phenomenon that occurs only on the Lake Michigan beaches along West Michigan. When walking on the sand, it makes slight "utterings" and "squeaks" beneath your feet, similar to "singing." And, if you are visiting Grand Haven in December, not to be missed is their "Classic Christmas Celebration," with their gaily-lighted streets, Christmas parade and tree lighting and classic homes tour.

Surrounding areas: Norton Shores, Michigan (7.9 mi), Muskegon, Michigan (11.7 mi), North Muskegon, Michigan (13.9 mi), Holland, Michigan (20.3 mi), Montague/White Lake, Michigan (24.8 mi), Saugatuck, Michigan (27.8 mi), Grand Rapids, Michigan (29.3 mi)

Grand Haven Vacation Rentals




Grand Haven Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Days Inn - Grand Haven1500 S Beacon BlvdGrand Haven, MI (616) 842-1999
Fairfield Inn By Marriott Muskegon Norton Shores1520 Mount GarfieldNorton Shores, MI6.2 mi.(231) 799-0100
Hampton Inn of Muskegon1401 East Ellis RdMuskegon, MI7.1 mi.(231) 799-8333
Amerihost Inn Muskegon4677 Harvey RdMuskegon, MI7.6 mi.(231) 798-0220
Days Inn3450 Hoyt StMuskegon Heights, MI9.1 mi.(616) 733-2601
Super 83380 Hoyt StMuskegon, MI9.2 mi.(231) 733-0088
Cornerhouse Motor Inn3350 Glade StMuskegon, MI9.4 mi.(231) 733-1056
Comfort Inn - Muskegon1675 E ShermanMuskegon, MI10.1 mi.(231) 739-9092
Holiday Inn - Muskegon Harbor939 Third StMuskegon, MI12.2 mi.(231) 722-0100
Shoreline Inn & Suites750 Ter Point BlvdMuskegon, MI12.2 mi.(231) 720-4200
Rodeway Inn1040 O'malley DrCoopersville, MI14.5 mi.(616) 837-8100
Sleep Inn & Suites4869 Becker DrAllendale, MI14.8 mi.(616) 892-8000
Best Western Kelly Inn & Suites2888 West Shore DrHolland, MI17.6 mi.(616) 994-0400
Hampton Inn Holland12427 Felch StHolland, MI17.8 mi.(616) 399-8500
Holiday Inn Express12381 Felch StHolland, MI17.9 mi.(616) 738-2800
Country Inn12260 James StHolland, MI18.4 mi.(616) 396-6677
Best Inn & Suites465 US 31 HwyHolland, MI19.6 mi.(616) 392-8521
Econolodge409 S US 31Holland, MI19.6 mi.(888) 258-3140
Holland Fairfield Inn2854 West SHR DrHolland, MI19.6 mi.(616) 786-9752
Residence Inn By Marriott Holland631 Southpointe Ridge RdHolland, MI19.6 mi.(616) 393-6900
Holiday Inn Hotel And Conference Center650 E 24TH StHolland, MI20.8 mi.(616) 394-0111
Super 8 Motel680 E 24TH StHolland, MI20.8 mi.(616) 396-8822
Microtel Inn And Suites Holland643 Hastings AveHolland, MI20.9 mi.(616) 392-3235
Days Inn717 Hastings StHolland, MI21.0 mi.(616) 392-7001
Comfort Inn422 E 32ND StHolland, MI21.1 mi.(616) 392-1000
Amerihost Inn Hudsonville3301 Highland DrHudsonville, MI23.1 mi.(616) 662-4000
Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids North358 River Rdg Drive NWWalker, MI23.2 mi.(616) 647-4100
Motel 6 - Walker777 Three Mile RdWalker, MI23.2 mi.(616) 784-9375
Super 8 Hudsonville3005 Corporate Grove DrHudsonville, MI23.5 mi.(616) 896-6710
Ramada Inn Whitehall2865 Colby RdWhitehall, MI24.8 mi.(231) 893-3030
Holiday Inn Express4651 36thGrandville, MI24.9 mi.(616) 532-0202
Best Western Inn And Suites Of Whitehall2822 North Durham RdWhitehall, MI24.9 mi.(866) 737-8237
Best Western Grandvillage Inn3425 Fairlanes Ave SWGrandville, MI25.0 mi.(616) 532-3222
Quality Inn Grand Rapids North2171holton Court NWGrand Rapids, MI25.3 mi.(616) 791-8000
Baymont Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Walker2151 Holton CT NWWalker, MI25.3 mi.(616) 735-9595
Days Inn & Suites3825 28TH St SWGrandville, MI25.4 mi.(800) 329-7466
Comfort Suites4520 Kenowa Ave SWGrandville, MI26.4 mi.(616) 667-0733
Residence Inn By Marriott Grand Rapids West3451 Rivertown Pt Court SWGrandville, MI26.8 mi.(616) 538-1100
Bestwestern Plaza Hotel Saugatuck3457 Blue Star HwySaugatuck, MI26.8 mi.(269) 857-7178
Sleep In-grand Rapids Airport4284 29TH St SeGrand Rapids, MI27.0 mi.(616) 975-9000

Grand Haven Weather & Climate

Southwest Michigan has four seasons that are greatly influenced by Lake Michigan. Summers tend to be sunny as the cool water of the lake chills the air near the Earth's surface, producing a stable atmosphere. The lake also helps modify summer high temperatures, making the state a popular vacation spot. Autumn is too cool for swimming, but is a great time for other outdoor attractions. Although the Upper Peninsula is cooler, the temperature ranges in the far northern and far southern cities do not differ excessively in Michigan. What is known as lake effect snow squalls brings locally heavy snows to the area. Michigan is on the fringe of the Midwest tornado belt, but sees less of this activity than other parts of the country.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 29°F 18°F 2.17 in. -
February 32°F 20°F 1.34 in. -
March 42°F 27°F 2.29 in. -
April 54°F 36°F 2.89 in. -
May 66°F 46°F 2.99 in. -
June 75°F 55°F 3.15 in. -
July 79°F 61°F 2.56 in. -
August 77°F 60°F 3.69 in. -
September 71°F 53°F 3.34 in. -
October 59°F 43°F 2.61 in. -
November 45°F 33°F 3.12 in. -
December 34°F 23°F 2.57 in. -

Grand Haven Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Muskegon County airport (MKG) located about 7 miles north of Grand Haven in Muskegon, Michigan, the Gerald R Ford International airport (GRR) located approximately 37 miles southeast of Grand Haven in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the Kalamazoo Battle Creek International airport (AZO) located roughly 66 miles southeast of Grand Haven in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and finally the W K Kellogg airport (BTL) located around 71 miles southeast of Grand Haven in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Grand Haven Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Michigan's AdventureMuskegonMI12.2 mi.
Funland Amusement ParkShelby TownshipMI38.1 mi.
Deer Forest Fun ParkColomaMI60.5 mi.
White CitySheboyganWI88.9 mi.
 
Water Parks
Michigan's Wild Water Adventure Water ParkMuskegonMI12.2 mi.
Splash Family Water ParkGrand RapidsMI28.7 mi.
Full Blast - Flash Flood/Gully WasherBattle CreekMI73.5 mi.
Andersen Water ParkSaginawMI117.0 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Evergreen Golf CourseGrand HavenMI 
Grand Haven Golf ClubGrand HavenMI 
Fruitport Country ClubMuskegonMI5.5 mi.
Terra Verde Golf CourseNunicaMI8.2 mi.
Chase Hammond Golf CourseMuskegonMI11.7 mi.
Eagle Island Golf ClubMuskegonMI11.7 mi.
Lincoln Golf ClubMuskegonMI11.7 mi.
Oak Ridge Golf ClubMuskegonMI11.7 mi.
University Park Golf ClubMuskegonMI11.7 mi.
Westwind Golf CourseMuskegonMI11.7 mi.
MeadowsAllendaleMI15.0 mi.
Crestview Golf CourseKalamazooMI15.6 mi.
Crestview Golf CourseZeelandMI15.6 mi.
Ravenna Golf CourseRavennaMI16.9 mi.
Pheasant Golf CourseZeelandMI20.2 mi.
West Ottawa Golf ClubHollandMI20.3 mi.
Winding Creek Golf CourseHollandMI20.3 mi.
Sand Creek Golf ClubMarneMI20.4 mi.
Western Greens Country ClubMarneMI20.4 mi.
Gleneagle Golf ClubHudsonvilleMI22.4 mi.
Rolling Hills Golf CourseHudsonvilleMI22.4 mi.
Summergreen Golf CourseHudsonvilleMI22.4 mi.
Lincoln Country ClubGrand RapidsMI24.3 mi.
Wallinwood Springs Golf ClubJenisonMI24.4 mi.
Bent Pine Golf ClubWhitehallMI25.0 mi.
Hickory Knoll Golf CourseWhitehallMI25.0 mi.
Old Channel Trail Golf CourseMontagueMI25.1 mi.
Rogue River Golf CourseSpartaMI26.7 mi.
Clearbrook Golf ClubSaugatuckMI27.8 mi.
Ravines Golf ClubSaugatuckMI27.8 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Pando Ski CenterRockfordMI33.6 mi.
Cannonsburg Ski AreaCannonsburgMI38.0 mi.
Riverview HighlandsRiverviewMI39.3 mi.
Timber Ridge Ski AreaGoblesMI51.2 mi.
Swiss ValleyJonesMI82.7 mi.
Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf ResortCadillacMI92.1 mi.
Crystal MountainThompsonvilleMI102.0 mi.
SunburstKewaskumWI105.9 mi.
Apple MountainFreelandMI110.4 mi.
 
State Parks
Grand Haven State ParkMI1.1 mi. 
P J Hoffmaster State ParkMI4.7 mi. 
Muskegon State ParkMI13.7 mi. 
Holland State ParkMI20.0 mi. 
Saugatuck Dunes State ParkMI24.8 mi. 
White Cloud State ParkMI40.0 mi. 
 
Museums
Grand Rapids Art MuseumGrand RapidsMI28.7 mi.(Art)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Binder Park ZooBattle CreekMI73.5 mi.
Racine Zoological GardensRacineWI82.3 mi.
Milwaukee County Zoological GardensMilwaukeeWI85.1 mi.
Potter Park Zoological GardensLansingMI87.3 mi.
Potawatomi ZooSouth BendIN95.0 mi.
Lincoln Park Zoological GardensChicagoIL110.8 mi.
John G. Shedd AquariumChicagoIL110.8 mi.
Brookfield ZooBrookfieldIL119.1 mi.


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