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Grand Haven, Michigan
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 | Grand Haven is on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Grand River. |
| Grand Haven is a city that was founded in 1834 and incorporated in 1867. Known for its famous coast guard festival, harbor, it's 2 1/2 mile-long boardwalk, miles of white sandy beach, its musical fountain, and its lighthouses, Grand Haven has plenty to offer all visitors! |
| Natural beauty abounds in Grand Haven, from the Lake Michigan shoreline to its pine forest. The "man-made" attractions are just as attractive, from Grand Haven's tree-lined downtown area to its many restaurants, shops and galleries! Looking for something to do in Grand Haven, while you're staying at the Khardomah Lodge? No problem! |
| There's great dining, from gourmet fare to the regions Area Attraction Imagesamous "Pronto Pups" corndogs, blueberries fresh from the area's blueberry farms, and cuisines from chicken to Chinese. And to work it all off, there are plenty of places to stroll, bike, ski, snowshoe, golf, skateboard, and of course, shop! |
| Conveniently located northwest of Grand Rapids, Michigan, (about 45 minutes), 3 1/2 hours west of Detroit and 4 hours north of Chicago (take US-31 along the shoreline) Grand Haven is a very popular destination year round. |
| Many historic attractions are nearby: from Muskegon's WWII submarine, historic live theatre and Victorian homes...to nearby Holland's Dutch Shoe factories, outlet malls, and quaint downtown, to Grand Rapids amazing Botanical Gardens at Fred Meijers. Grand Haven and Khardomah Lodge are the perfect "hub" for day trips and little adventures! |
| Grand Haven is a resort, boating, fishing, and port community that has a small town feel. |
| The city has over 100 miles of bike trails, a state beach, boardwalk, 2 lighthouses, a pier, wharf, large charter fishing fleet, and a Great Lakes port. |
| Grand Haven is home to one of the country's most beautiful golf courses: The Grand Haven Golf Club. |
| West Michigan has been called the Midwest Mecca of beach volleyball due to the quality of the sand. |
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Page last updated 12/31/08
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