Experience Dutch charm in this lakeside community with iconic parks, historic windmills, and traditional wooden shoes all in a vibrant downtown setting.
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Discover Grand Haven Boardwalk's 1½-mile stretch along the Grand River, with shops, eateries, and water activities.
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Discover Silver Beach County Park at the St. Joseph River mouth for sandy shores, pier views, lighthouses, and modern art.
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Experience Pere Marquette Park's beach with views of two lighthouses, 40 sand volleyball courts, and a dog beach.
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The waters of Grand Traverse Bay's West Arm! Clinch Park offers beaches, kayak rentals, and more. Start at Boardman River for a float to Lake Michigan.
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Park at the First Curve on M-116 then hike to Stearns Park or Ludington State Park for stunning shoreline views and the Big Sable Point Lighthouse.
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Escape to New Buffalo 90 minutes from Chicago for sandy beaches, peaceful hikes, and nature at Warren Dunes State Park and Galien River County Park.
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Start your adventure at Michigan Maritime Museum, home to the historic Friends Good Will tall ship, and visit Van Buren State Park's sandy beaches.
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