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Grand Haven Area Visitors Center

512 Washington Avenue

Grand Haven, MI 49417

616.842.4499

Hours: M-F, 9AM-5PM

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☀️: All Things The Grand Haven Area
📸: Visit us & Tag us in all of your Lakeshore Adventures! #visitgrandhavenYES

Escape to Pine Bend this summer! 🌞 With 239 acr

Escape to Pine Bend this summer! 🌞 With 239 acres of wooded trails, scenic wetlands, and over 6 miles of paths along the peaceful Pigeon River, it’s a haven for hikers and outdoor lovers alike. 🌿🥾⁠
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Planning a special gathering? Host it at the Weaver House — a beautifully restored 1901 gem surrounded by nature’s best.⁠
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#Hiking #Adventures #WestOlive #Trails #EventVenue #PureMichigan #OutdoorFun⁠
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📷: Mike Lozon⁠
📍: Pine Bend County Park | West Olive, MI⁠
🔗: See the link in bio for more info and parks to explore!

“Where sunsets meet lighthouses and Lake Michiga

“Where sunsets meet lighthouses and Lake Michigan steals your breath away. 🌅✨ Grand Haven’s evenings are pure magic — come for the view, stay for the serenity.”

#VisitGrandHaven #LakeMichiganSunsets #PureMichigan #LighthouseViews #WanderPure

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

🌳 Sleep in a Treehouse? Yes, Please!🙋‍♀️⁠
Treehouses and yurts are waiting for you at the Idema Explorers Camp in Ottawa Sands Park—Reservations are officially open with stays starting May 23! Bonus: There’s still space for Memorial Day weekend, so grab your crew and get ready for s’mores, stars, and serious adventure.⁠
Book your stay now! 🛖🦅🥾⁠
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#OttawaCountyParks #NatureBasedLodging #GetOutside⁠
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📷 : @OttawaCountyParks⁠
📍 : Ferrysburg, MI | Ottawa Sands Park⁠
🔗 : See link in bio for more details on Idema Explorers Camp!

Moments like these don’t come often—when the G

Moments like these don’t come often—when the Great Lakes sky aligns just right. Peaceful. Powerful. Unforgettable.

#RareSights #Moonset #GreatLakesMagic #LighthouseViews #PureMichigan

📷: @davidwbehrensphotography
📍: Grand Haven, MI
🔗: Plan your trip and explore upcoming events at the link in our bio.

🏖️✨ Sand, sun, and serious skill. The Grand

🏖️✨ Sand, sun, and serious skill. The Grand Haven Sand Sculpture Contest is just around the corner…🌊 Join us on June 14, 2025 — sculpting starts at 9am, with spectators welcome from 10am to 2pm!

Think you’ve got what it takes? Register today. All skill levels and ages welcome.

#Sandsculpturecontest #MichiganBeaches #VisitGrandHaven #PureMichigan

📸: Grand Haven Chamber
📍: Grand Haven City Beach, South Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, MI
🔗: Visit the link in bio for more event and registration info!

🏰 Big charm in a tiny world!⁠ ⁠ Explore the

🏰 Big charm in a tiny world!⁠
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Explore the Midwest Miniatures Museum, tucked inside the historic Robbins House in Grand Haven. From dollhouses to detailed dioramas, it’s mini magic you must see to believe! 🪑✨⁠
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#MidwestMiniatures #MiniatureMuseum #MiniaturesOfInstagram #HistoricHomes #GrandHavenMI #ThingsToDoInMichigan #MichiganMuseums #PureMichigan #ArtInMiniature #MuseumLovers ⁠
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📍 : 20 S. 5th Street, Grand Haven, MI⁠
🔗 : See link in bio for travel info and events!

Sunset Sunday! 🌅 #SunsetSunday #GrandHaven #Tr

Sunset Sunday! 🌅

#SunsetSunday #GrandHaven #Travel

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

🎉 Grand Haven Free Fridays are coming back!⁠

🎉 Grand Haven Free Fridays are coming back!⁠
Get ready for a summer of free live music at the waterfront. Stay tuned—more details coming soon! 🎶⁠
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#GrandHavenFreeFridays #VisitGrandHaven #FreeConcerts #LiveMusic #DowntownGrandHaven #SummerVibes #PureMichigan #FamilyFun #MusicLovers⁠
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📷 : @GHFF⁠
📍 : Grand Haven, MI⁠
🔗 : See link in bio for travel info and events!

A stunning sunset painted the skies purple, and ju

A stunning sunset painted the skies purple, and just when we thought it couldn't get any better—a double rainbow appeared! Grand Haven is pure magic. Add it to your travel bucket list—you won’t regret it. 🌈🌅

#GrandHaven #PureMichigan #BucketListTravel #DoubleRainbow #SunsetMagic #NatureAtItsBest

📷 : SG Captures (1st photo)
📷 : Walter Elliot (2nd photo)
📷 : Eric Menzel (3rd & 4th photos)
📍 : Grand Haven, MI
🔗 : See link in bio for travel info and events!

🎶✨ Summer is almost here, which means Grand H

🎶✨ Summer is almost here, which means Grand Haven’s Musical Fountain returns to light up the night again. The fountain runs nightly from Memorial Day through Labor Day — don’t miss the magic on the waterfront! 🌊💡 ⁠
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#GHMusicalFountain #Michigan #GrandHavenNights #SummerStartsHere⁠
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📷: @celanopics⁠
📍 : Grand Haven, MI⁠
🔗 : See link in bio for travel info and events!

🍞✨ Hey, if you're in the mood for something t

🍞✨ Hey, if you're in the mood for something tasty, check out Village Baker in Spring Lake! It's the perfect spot for fresh breads, yummy baked treats, pretzels, and even wood-fired pizzas. Whether you’re just swinging by for a coffee and a pastry or settling in for a full-on meal, this place always hits the spot.⁠
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#SpringLakeEats #PureMichigan #LocalFlavor #WestMichiganBites #SupportLocal⁠
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📷 : Village Baker ⁠
📍 : 617 E Savidge, Spring Lake, MI ⁠
🔗 : Hit the link in their bio for all the travel deets and events!

Sunsets in Grand Haven make the perfect ending to

Sunsets in Grand Haven make the perfect ending to the weekend! 😍

#grandhaven #mibeachtown #sunset #greatlakes #lakemichigan

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

🌷 Welcome, May! We're so happy to see you!🌼

🌷 Welcome, May! We're so happy to see you!🌼 ⁠
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There’s no better time to plan your spring getaway to the Grand Haven Area! From lakeside sunsets to charming downtown strolls, May is made for exploring. 🌸 Book your overnight stay today!⁠
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⬇️ Comment below your favorite thing to do in the Grand Haven Area in spring?⁠
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#SpringInGrandHaven #TravelMay #StayAndPlay #PureMichigan #MiBeachtowns #MayInMichigan ⁠
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📷 : @jenkeefermiller⁠
📍 : Grand Haven, MI⁠
🔗 : See link in bio for travel info and events!

Hey there! Have you jumped into the challenge of c

Hey there! Have you jumped into the challenge of checking out all 40+ parks and open spaces in the Ottawa County Parks system this year?🎉🎄🥾⁠
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Let us know in the comments how many parks you’ve hit up already! ⁠
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#ParkChallenge #OttawaParksExplorer⁠ #GetOutside #Sunshine #Spring⁠
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🔗 : See link in bio for info and events!

🪁 Ready to soar into the fun at the Grand Haven

🪁 Ready to soar into the fun at the Grand Haven Kite Festival, May 17–18? 🪁⁠
Before you hit the beach, swing by Mackinaw Kites & Toys (aka Mackite) — your one-stop shop for all things flight-tastic! 🚀🎈⁠
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Pick up a colorful new kite, grab some awesome accessories, and maybe even find a few toys you didn’t know you needed. 🎁✨⁠
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📍 Find Mackite in the heart of downtown Grand Haven at 106 Washington Avenue — just a breezy stroll from the waterfront! 🌊⁠
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Tag your kite-flying buddy and start planning your festival adventure! 🪁💬⁠
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#Mackite #GrandHavenKiteFest #GrandHavenBeach #LakeMichiganFun #GrandHavenMI⁠
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📷: @mackitegh
🔗: See link in bio for travel info and festival updates!⁠
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Wrapping up the day with a stunning sunset is just

Wrapping up the day with a stunning sunset is just the way to go! 💛🌇

📷 : Snapped on an earlier adventure by @celanopics
📍 : Grand Haven, MI⁠
🔗 : Check out our website for travel tips and events!

#GoodbyeSunday #ChillSunset #ExploreGH #GrandHavenFun #Wanderlust

Introducing The Lucky Bucket Seafood Street Food!

Introducing The Lucky Bucket Seafood Street Food! We think you're going to flip for the new fish-n-chips spot right downtown! 🐟🍟⁠
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#TheLuckyBucket #GrandHavenEats #LakeMichiganBeachtowns #MIBeachtowns⁠
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📷 : @seafood.streetfood The Lucky Bucket ⁠
📍 : 38 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI⁠
🔗 : See link in bio for travel info and events!

🌽🥕 Mark your calendars—the Grand Haven Far

🌽🥕 Mark your calendars—the Grand Haven Farmers Market returns Saturday, May 3! 🎉⁠
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Swing by every Saturday through October 29, and starting Wednesday, June 4, you can catch the market twice a week—Wednesdays & Saturdays from 8 AM to 1 PM!⁠
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Fresh produce, local goodies, and lakeside charm await. Don’t miss out! 🍓🧄⁠
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#GrandHavenFarmersMarket #SummerVibes #GrandHaven #FreshGoods #MadeInMichigan⁠
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📷: Shoutout to The Chamber - Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg ⁠
📍: Chinook Pier (under the green canopy) | Grand Haven, MI ⁠
🔗: Click the link in our bio for all the info you need!

Happy Earth Day from the Grand Haven Area! 🌍 ⁠
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Take a stroll by the lighthouse, trek through a forest trail, or just soak in those fresh lakeside vibes. Whatever you do to celebrate Earth Day, make sure to show some love for this amazing place we call home. 💚 ⁠
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Do you have a favorite spot in nature around Grand Haven? 📸 Snap a pic and tag us! #VisitGrandHaven @VisitGrandHaven ⁠
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📸 @jenkeefermiller ⁠
📍Snapped today at Duncan Woods | Grand Haven, MI

Make your plans now! Grand Haven Jeep Fest 2025 ro

Make your plans now! Grand Haven Jeep Fest 2025 rolls into town, May 16 & 17! 🚙🎉🥳⁠
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Whether you're a die-hard Jeeper or just love good vibes and scenic views, this is one event you don’t want to miss. Vendors, food trucks, live music, obstacle course, downtown shopping, and much more! ⁠
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📸 Grand Haven Jeep Fest ⁠
📍 Downtown Grand Haven, MI⁠
🛏️See link in bio to plan your overnight stay now!⁠
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#GHJeepFest2025 #PureMichigan #GrandHavenVibes #JeepLife⁠
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