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View Full Post on Instagram Experience the beauty of the Grand Haven Area in every season. Views worth bundling up for. 🧣❄️ 

📷 : Mike Borstler
📍 : Grand Haven, MI⁠
🔗 : See link in bio for travel info and events! 

#PureMichigan #MichiganWinter #LakeshoreLife #WinterViews #TravelMichigan #ExploreMichigan #WinterGetaway
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View Full Post on Instagram Tacos. Tequila. BBQ. Bourbon.⁠
Say less. 😋⁠
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Smokey Jose’s serves up slow-smoked meats, handcrafted cocktails, and a laid-back downtown vibe—perfect for hungry visitors in Grand Haven.⁠
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#SmokeyJoses #GrandHavenEats #DowntownGH #BBQLovers #PureMichiganEats⁠
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📷 : @GHACVB⁠
📍 : Grand Haven, MI⁠
🔗 : See link in bio for travel info and events!
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View Full Post on Instagram Winter sunsets in the Grand Haven Area are fire! 🔥 Plan your winter getaway today to see them for yourself! 

📷 : Sherry Idsinga | @mi_scapes 
📍 : Grand Haven, MI⁠
🔗 : See link in bio for travel info & events!

#wintersunsets #lakemichigan #winter #grandhaven #mibeachtowns #sunset
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View Full Post on Instagram ❄️ 50th Annual Winterfest Grand Haven⁠ ❄️⁠
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Bundle up and celebrate winter in downtown Grand Haven. January 22–25! Cardboard sled racing, glow-in-the-dark fun, snow volleyball, fireworks & more! 🎆🔥🛷⁠
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Learn more & follow updates via the official website & Facebook. ⁠
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📷 : Winterfest⁠
📍 : Grand Haven, MI⁠
🔗 : See link in bio to book your stay and find more events! ⁠
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#WinterfestGrandHaven #GrandHavenMI #PureMichigan #WestMichigan #WinterFun #DowntownGrandHaven #LakeshoreLife #FamilyFun #SnowDayVibes #WinterWeekend #FireworksFun #Freeze4All
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View Full Post on Instagram When the sun breaks through and steals the show at the Grand Haven pier. 🌅⁠
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📷 : @b_still_photos | Brooke Ley⁠
📍 : Grand Haven, MI⁠
🔗 : See link in bio to book your stay! ⁠
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#GrandHavenMI #GrandHavenPier #LakeMichiganSunset #PureMichigan #PureMichiganMoments #MichiganTravel #MidwestTravel #SunsetChasers #LakeshoreViews #WaterfrontViews
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View Full Post on Instagram It may not look like this today, but don’t worry—the snow will return. No matter the weather, hitting the trails is a fun way to get fresh air. ❄️🌲⁠
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📷 : @gr8lks_girl | Jennifer Keefer⁠
📍 : Rosy Mound Natural Area | 13925 Lakeshore Drive, Grand Haven, MI⁠
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#OttawaCountyParks #RosyMound #WinterWander #SnowyTrails #FreshAir #GetOutside #PureMichigan
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View Full Post on Instagram Standing tall in the heart of Grand Haven 🌳

Just one block from the Grand Haven Area Visitor Center, the American elm at 615 Washington Ave. is officially recognized as the 12th largest elm tree in Michigan — and the largest American elm on record in Ottawa County!

It’s also featured in Trees: Their Local History, Science, and Art, a new book by local author,  Wally Ewing celebrating Ottawa County’s remarkable trees. It also has a chapter highlighting the work of a wide variety of talented local artists' and their creative work featuring trees. 

📍 : Grand Haven, MI⁠
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#GrandHaven #OttawaCounty #HistoricTrees #MichiganNature #LocalLandmarks #TreeLovers #PureMichigan
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View Full Post on Instagram 🍷❄️ Wine About Winter returns to Grand Haven Main Street! Join us Friday, January 16, 2026, from 5–8 PM for an evening of sipping and strolling through Downtown and Centertown. Enjoy a curated selection of wines at 18 tasting locations, heated sidewalks, shopping, and winter charm.⁠
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Wine glass + ticket bundles are available in advance at Fortino’s, or purchase a $5 wine glass and $4 tasting tickets the night of the event at Harborfront Place, Fortino’s, Borr’s Shoes, and The Book Cellar. Must be 21+ with valid ID.⁠
🚎 Harbor Transit will provide transportation between Downtown and Centertown.⁠
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Sip, shop, and savor winter in Grand Haven!⁠
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📷 : Jennifer Anne Photography⁠
📍 : Grand Haven, MI⁠
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#WineAboutWinter #GrandHavenMI #GrandHavenMainStreet #DowntownGrandHaven #CentertownGH #MichiganWine #WinterInGrandHaven #ShopLocal #SipAndStroll⁠
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View Full Post on Instagram ❄️🌅 Golden winter skies frame this iconic view along the Lake Michigan shoreline.

📸 : Huge thanks to @mikeborstler for capturing this beautiful moment and for generously allowing us to share another one of his stunning photos!
📍 : Grand Haven, MI
🔗 : See link in bio for travel info and events! 

#GrandHavenMI #PureMichigan #LakeMichiganLove #WinterInMichigan #LighthouseViews
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View Full Post on Instagram 🧁🍰 Say hello to a delicious new addition to downtown Grand Haven!⁠
Grand Finale Deli and Bakeshop, a Spring Lake favorite, now has a second location. 🥐☕Stop by for fresh-baked treats, espresso drinks, and a full-service deli with grab-and-go items or sit and enjoy—perfect while shopping downtown! 🛍️⁠
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📷 : Grand Finale Deli and Bakeshop⁠
📍 : 215 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI⁠
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#GrandHavenMI #DowntownGrandHaven #WestMichiganEats #GrandFinaleDeli #BakeryLove #CoffeeStop #SweetAndSavory #ShopLocalMI #FoodieFinds

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