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Grand Haven Area Visitors Center

512 Washington Avenue

Grand Haven, MI 49417

616.842.4499

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📸: Visit us & Tag us in all of your Lakeshore Adventures! #visitgrandhavenYES

Wild wintery weather is heading our way! Make your

Wild wintery weather is heading our way! Make your plans today to stay in one of our cozy lodging properties when you visit our winter wonderland! 🌬️❄️

#PierSafety #StaySafe #LakeMichigan #Travel #WinterWonderland

📷 : @walkofthewilde
📍 : Grand Haven, MI⁠
🔗 : Check out our link for travel tips and events!

Hey folks! Looks like the snow is finally here, wh

Hey folks! Looks like the snow is finally here, which means it’s time to “Wine About Winter” on Friday, January 17! Don’t wait—grab your tasting glasses and tickets at Fortino's now and get ready to sip, stroll & shop!⁠ ❄️🍷⁠
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#wineaboutwinter #wine #winter #winetasting #snow #travel⁠
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📷 : @fortinosgourmet ⁠
📍 : Downtown & Centertown Grand Haven, MI ⁠
🔗 : Check out the link in the bio for travel info and upcoming events!

Check out the Paisley Pig if you’re looking for

Check out the Paisley Pig if you’re looking for a chill spot to grab a meal with the fam, indulge in some delicious fare on date night, or just hang out with friends over lunch. 🍽️ 🐷

#travel #vacation #dinner #restaurants

📸 : @jenkeefermiller
📍 : Grand Haven, MI 🔗 : See link in bio for travel info and events!

Sunset Sunday! 🌅 #sunsetsunday #lighthouses #

Sunset Sunday! 🌅

#sunsetsunday #lighthouses #sunsets #travel #greatlakeslighthouses

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

Hey, guess what?! There's something new and fresh

Hey, guess what?! There's something new and fresh downtown Grand Haven! Be sure to stop in Mirthy when you're out this Saturday, November 30th shopping and supporting Small Business Saturday!⁠ 🛍️⁠
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#smallbusinesssaturday #shoplocal #shopsmall #downtowngrandhaven⁠
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📷 : @mirthy_grandhaven
📍 : Grand Haven, MI⁠
🔗 : See link in bio for more small businesses in the Grand Haven Area!

Spring Lake Sparkle kicks off this weekend! Connor

Spring Lake Sparkle kicks off this weekend! Connor's Gingerbread House is a local favorite and a must see! 🍭☃️🎄

#springlakesparkle #gingerbreadhouse #holidaylights #slgingerbreadhouse

📷 : @jenkeefermiller
📍 : Spring Lake, MI
🔗 : See link in bio for travel info and events!

Splashing Sunset Sunday! 🌊🌅⁠ ⁠ #sunsetsu

Splashing Sunset Sunday! 🌊🌅⁠
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#sunsetsunday #grandhavenlighthouse #greatlakes #lighthouses #travel⁠
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📷 : @irwin.nick⁠
📍 : Grand Haven, MI⁠
🔗 : See link in bio for travel info and events!

Check out the "Lights at Night" hike over at Pigeo

Check out the "Lights at Night" hike over at Pigeon Creek! From December 1 to December 14, swing by after dark until 10 PM to stroll the trails lit up with holiday cheer. Plus, on December 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, there's a special night just for the kiddos—think campfire stories, crafts, and a whole lot of fun! 🥾🌜⁠
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#lightsatnight #parks #hiking #winterhiking #trails #nature⁠
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📷 : Ottawa County Parks and Recreation ⁠
📍 : Grand Haven, MI⁠ ⁠
🔗 : Check out our website for travel info & upcoming events!

November rolls in with some epic wind and waves at

November rolls in with some epic wind and waves at the lake—just what surfers and photographers dream about! 🏄‍♂️📸⁠
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#surflakemichigan #surfgrandhaven #surfing #westmichigan #lighthouses⁠
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📷 : @b_still_photos ⁠
📍 : Grand Haven, MI ⁠
🔗 : Check out the link in the bio for travel tips and upcoming events!

The Chamber’s Jingle Bell Parade returns on Satu

The Chamber’s Jingle Bell Parade returns on Saturday, December 7 at 6pm. Get into the festive spirit with over 80 entries of sparkling, holiday-themed floats, joyful music, and a special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus. The parade will travel through downtown concluding at Central Park for a magical tree-lighting ceremony. 🎄🎅🤶⁠
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Please sign up today to help keep everyone safe and things running smoothly!

Sunset Sunday. The sky was on fire!🔥 #sunsets

Sunset Sunday. The sky was on fire!🔥

#sunsetsunday #lighthouselovers #fallskies #travel #michiganbeachtowns

📷 : @jenkeefermiller
📍 : Grand Haven, MI
🔗 : See link in bio for more info and events!

Over on the east side of town, right in the middle

Over on the east side of town, right in the middle of the little business hub known as Washington Square, there's a cool local record shop with tons of options. If you're on the hunt for that perfect vinyl or CD, Off The Record has got you covered! 🎶🎸⁠
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And what's even cooler is that in the back, there's a hidden-away gem called Behind the Bookcase. This cafe has a chill vibe, delicious drinks, and fresh baked goods from Laughing Tree Bakery. ☕️🍰⁠
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#vinylvibes #recordshop #supportlocal #goodmusic ⁠
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📷️: Off The Record ⁠
📍: Grand Haven, MI ⁠
🔗: Check our link in bio for all the details and other cool shops!

Light Night 2024 - Kick off the holiday season NEX

Light Night 2024 - Kick off the holiday season NEXT Friday, November 22 (originally scheduled November 15) from 5-8 pm!⁠
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Enjoy holiday music, festive treats, shopping specials, and new holiday lighting! The first 1000 shoppers will receive a specially designed Main Street DDA tote bag good for special offers and promotions quarterly in 2025. 💡🎄🛍️⁠
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📍: Downtown & Centertown | Grand Haven ⁠
📷 : Janelle Darnell⁠
🔗 : See the link in our bio for more events!⁠

Golden hour giving some peachy-pink vibes. 🌅⁠

Golden hour giving some peachy-pink vibes. 🌅⁠
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#goldenhour #fallsunsets #countyparks #getoutside #peachyvibes ⁠
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📷 : jenkeefermiller ⁠
📍 : Ottawa Sands | Ferrysburg, MI⁠
🔗 : See our link in bio for travel and parks info ⁠

Cotton candy clouds and sunrise skies. This is wha

Cotton candy clouds and sunrise skies. This is what dreams are made of.⁠
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#cottoncandy #sunrise #lighthouselovers #lakemichigan⁠
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📷 : @b_still_photos⁠
📍 : Grand Haven, MI⁠
🔗 : See link in bio for more info and events!

Flannel season has officially arrived! Make your w

Flannel season has officially arrived! Make your way to Tenden located in Centertown, where you can find your essential fall wardrobe piece and other amazing items crafted locally in Grand Haven by Todd Hancock, the owner and creator of this charming small shop.⁠
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#midwest #flannelseason #fall #flannel #supportlocal #shoplocal #smallbusiness⁠
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📷 : @Tenden ⁠
📍 : Grand Haven, MI ⁠
🔗 : Check the link in bio for details and upcoming events!

Hosted by the Tri-Cities Historical Museum, 'Women

Hosted by the Tri-Cities Historical Museum, 'Women of the Watch, Keepers of the Light' is a theatrical performance by artist Anna Marck about women from Michigan’s history and stories from their time as lighthouse keepers. The performance is Thursday, November 14, 6-8pm, and tickets are available on the museum's website. ⁠
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#lighthouselore #womenlighthousekeepers #lighthousekeepers #history⁠
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📍 : Tri-Cities Historical Museum | Grand Haven, MI⁠
🔗 : Visit our website for more info and other events in the area

Sunset Sunday & Kite Surfing. 🌅🏄‍♀️⁠

Sunset Sunday & Kite Surfing. 🌅🏄‍♀️⁠
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#sunsetsunday #surfing #sun #lighthouselover #travel⁠
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📷 : @mi_scapes⁠
📍 : Grand Haven, MI⁠
🔗 : See link in bio for more info and events!

Hey! The trees around the Grand Haven Area are sti

Hey! The trees around the Grand Haven Area are still rocking some fall colors, but they won't stick around for too long! Why not head to the lakeshore this weekend? 🍂🍁

#fallvibes #treehuggers #outdoorfun #adventure

📷 : @jenkeefermiller
📍 : Hemlock Crossing | Grand Haven, MI
🔗 : Check the link in our bio for more details and happenings!

✨ Celebrate & Support Local Art, Music, and Comm

✨ Celebrate & Support Local Art, Music, and Community ✨ ⁠
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For one night only, this Saturday, November 2 from 5-8 pm, Lakeshore Visual Arts Collective artists are turning the second floor of the Tri-Cities Historical Museum into an exciting gallery space filled with original works! Come out for a night of live music, a cash bar, and a $10 suggested donation will help support the important work of LVAC's nonprofit partner, 103.5 WAWL. ⁠
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#art #community #music #localartists #pop-upartshow ⁠
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📷 : Lakeshore Visual Arts Collective ⁠
📍 : Tri-Cities Historical Museum | Grand Haven, MI⁠
🔗 : Visit our website for more details and events

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