The Musical Fountain in Grand Haven was a fun attraction for tourists and locals. The fountain…read moreplays lights and music every night from 9:30-10 p.m. It might not be as impressive as the Bellagio as some have mentioned in the reviews, but I think it's a very unique way to make your downtown fun!

The Grand Haven Musical Fountain 100% belongs on your West Michigan bucket list. A tradition since…read more1962, the musical fountain is truly is a spectacle of water and lights creatively synchronized to various songs that will make you want to sing or dance along. It's utterly delightful no matter your age. The details: -Shows take place at the Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium in downtown Grand Haven. -Shows are FREE and last between 25-30 minutes. -Shows play nightly at dark from Memorial Day-Labor Day as well as Fridays and Saturdays in May and September. Bring your loved ones and a blanket, and I promise you that you'll be entertained by a tradition that's truly unique and special.

,My COVID-19 story. It is still going on. Time line is based on my Sister Darlene and Linda. As…read morewell my Friends Peggy and Karen. : The first 10 days were spent in a very dark place. I was not alone, my Mom and son were there with me. (For those that know me well, Mom and Eric have been gone for sometime. I don't know how I got water or got to the bath room. I did not eat for 2 weeks.(I guess) I don't remember talking to anyone. No one was allowed in my house. Daexy 10 or 11 Medics showed up and wanted me to go to hospital. I wouldn't go. I could only think of all those people that went in and didn't come out. Slowly slowly I began to come out of it. I am still very tire, my stamina is very low. However, I do eat peanut butter and toast, Few crackers. It takes me a while to form a sentence, so take me a while to write.: Still coughing, and rubber legs with an occasional headache. I can not get tested again until 2 weeks have past from my last symptoms. This is what I would like to say to those who still think that masks don't work. 70% is better than nothing and it is half that if only on wears the mask, For those that think it is no different than standard flu, so get it and some don't but all are carriers. I have one word for you that still think that way FOOLS! For those that think that their rights are being violated. WHAT ABOUT MINE? I BELIEVE THAT I HAVE HEARD THAT ENOUGH TIME AND AT THIS POINT EARNED THE RIGHT TO SAY "FUCK YOU" (a little harsh, but I am so frustrated about all the folks that lost loveones so needlessly) and for those lovely supportive people that are doing all that they can. LOVE YOU, HUGS AND BE SAFE. This disease really doesn't care. Don't know why some folks don't make it, why some do. I am grateful, but still scared. LOVE YOU. Out of steam. Thanks for reading my rant.

This is a nice park located on the Kalamazoo River in the tiny little village of New Richmond…read more They have a lot to offer here. The one thing they don't have that I would have thought would be there that keeps me from giving a 5 star review is there is no playground equipment for children to play on. Now what they do have is a pedestrian only bridge across the Kalamazoo River. At the park there is a boat launch but there is a drop box where you need to deposit your fee for use of the boat launch. Along the river they also have 2 fishing docks on the side of the river where the parking lot is located and a few more on the other side of the river. Of course there is fishing that can be done from the shore or from a boat if you bring one. Also, for emergencies there is an outhouse which although not a great place is always kept cleaner than other outhouses I've seen in other parks. Overall it's a really nice place to go enjoy the river for a while.

Hagar Park is a great old growth forest with trails, old and "new" playground. Many shelters…read moreavailable for rent and picnic tables everywhere for a fun/ low key get together. I love biking or walking through the trails. I love how this park backs up to a neighborhood and feels quiet yet is still residential. There is a huge wooden play ground that overlooks a grass and rock replica of the USA complete with hills representing mountain ranges. You can walk the perimeter of it for a close up view, but the best vantage point is from the top of the hill. Many things to play on and do at Hagar Park. Pack yourself a picnic and enjoy the facilities during these warmer summer months.

We have a family reunion here most summers, reserving Maples Shelter. It is a gazebo styled covered…read morepicnic area with a concrete floor. There are several picnic tables, AC power outlets to plug in crock-pots, etc., and a counter to lay out food to serve. There is a drinking fountain just outside the shelter. Parking is close and the adjacent grassy area is great for yard games. It is also reasonably close to the massive wooden play structure and modern restrooms.

What's not to like? Sprecher root beer, Chicago dogs (and brats), all in a gigantic, iconic barrel…read moresurrounded by picnic tables and woods. I loved it as much as my kids. They have some plaques around that I encourage you to read. This was a roadside attraction several decades ago that fell into disrepair. The local community rallied to save it by fundraising, then rebuilding it from community members. How sweet is that? That's the kinda thing that gives you hope for humanity. Food wise, it was good! I literally drink soda about once a decade, so this was it for the 2020s for me. I feel like you kinda have to get root beer at the root beer barrel, right? My kids had never had root beer, and they were more into the orange soda my wife got. I got a Chicago hot dog which is always a treat. My kid loves brats and devoured hers, and we enjoyed the nice picnic tables on a pleasant mid-July day. Spot that gets hyped, and to me is worth it and carries distinction beyond just a touristy roadstop.

Bought the root beer in the ice cold souvenir mug…read more A - mug came out of a box B - worst root beer I have ever tasted. It was all syrup and no fizz. C - root beer wasn't even cold. D - swarmed by Bees before we could even taste the root beer to find out how bad it was. Cool location and the mugs are a nice keepsake but that's about it.

I loved this town! It was absolutely adorable. The only down side was that we visited a little…read morebefore tourist season. So a lot of places were closed or had modified hours. We were only able to enjoy one of the wine tasting bars. And a few of the restaurants were only open for dinner or not at all on Tuesdays. There are all sorts of stores and boutiques to shop, with some cute little cafes, and bars. I would definitely recommend making a stop here for a day of shopping, drinking and eating.

Cute little tourist resort town. It was described to us as "artsy", but I would definately…read moredescribe it as "touristy". If you love clothes shopping, or you are looking for home art decor, this may be a good place to look - very boutiquey. It was actually hard to find any good quality inexpensive locally made goods (pottery, a locally designed art poster, etc.), which disappointed me. The town itself is gorgeous, and there's lots to do, all within walking distance (assuming you like to walk). Recommend wandering the shops for the morning, then taking the chain ferry accross the river, going to the Mt. Baldhead museum and climbing "Mt. Baldi" stairs... then wandering down to the beach. After that, if you plan it well enough, you can enjoy dinner along the waterfront and a concert in the park. Would I recommend: Yes Would I return: Yes

We are a couple that chose GH for our landing pad while visiting Michigan for the summer (mid…read moreJune). We stayed in Spring Lake area and felt like it was close to everything - we really enjoyed the downtown social district, musical light show, and Norm's ice cream. Our favorite meals - breakfast at Morning Star, lunch at Lucky Sushi cafe, and dinner at The Unicorn Tavern. We did not anticipate the level of mosquitoes here and wished we had brought bug spray! We also never saw anywhere to do water activities on the beach, but enjoyed the hot sand and freezing lake water. We went north to Muskegon one day and south to Holland another day. All in all, Grand Haven offers a charming, quiet, small town vibe that we really appreciated!

Having flown into GRR, we spent 3 delightful nights here in an unseasonably warm off-season (Mar…read more2024), less that an hour drive. While the lakeside location may be the big draw, we were here for the OTHER Michigan wet stuff, beer. Our visit allowed us the opportunity to really get to know some of the local business owners, brewers, staff & patrons. It was amazing to hear about their history, experiences & passions, most of whom were brimming with pride & recommendations... all of whom were friendly & welcoming. I don't know exactly what I was expecting, but I know that our experiences exceeded our expectations. Unlike some other harbor/lake towns, there were lots of true locals milling about and many open businesses. I've added many bookmarks for our next trip out this way & there will certainly be a next trip.

Beery Field is a vibrant community park and historic ballpark located t in downtown Douglas,…read moreMichigan. We have attended Oktoberfest at the Park in the past and this time we watched a few innings of The Douglas Dutch Baseball game. Their uniforms are based on a league from 1905. They also follow rules from 1860. The park has a children's area , picnic tables and the historic baseball field. It has public restrooms that are clean and convenient .

If you live in West Olive, this is a go-to venue to keep in mind for event planning. My family has…read morehosted many of our high school graduation open houses here, and it has worked perfectly. There is plenty of parking, they have tons of tables and chairs for all your guests, multiple stall bathrooms, and a huge kitchen for prep work and storage (fridge, sinks, stove, oven). It's not the fanciest, for sure. It's fold up tables and chairs, some trash bins, cinder block walls, and pretty much nothing else. But the whole space is a big blank canvas for your imagination. We like to cover the tables with craft paper and leave tons of crayons and markers out for guests. I've been to open houses that brought live music, so there is that capability as well. A bonus is the playground and field space behind the building so young ones can stay entertained. You do have to be a West Olive resident in order to rent the space, but if you don't have the means to accommodate a big gathering at your home, then the Port Sheldon Township Hall is perfect for you! Another bonus is the Port Sheldon Party Store is a stone's throw down the road in case you forgot something.