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Downtown Washington Street
A great place to shop and stop for coffee, gelato, hot dogs, lunch, dinner including “fine dining.   There’s a Bakery…three great coffee shops, The Kite Company, loaded with toys and anything that a kid could want… gift the kids in your life, Michigan Rag, headquarters for a unique manufacturer of printed clothing, great for the gift from “Grand Haven”.  Of course, there are the ladies unique boutiques, (you won’t find yourself coming and going), The best Paper & Card shops I have seen!  Don’t forget to visit Fortino’s and Stefano’s for fabulous Italian food, gelato and peanuts ..they are just fun and interesting.   It’s relaxing, friendly, unique and great service. We can really say from “Peanut s” to Puppy “Feather Boas” , it’s all right here.  Sidewalk sales in Grand Haven are August 20th and 21st.
Piano Factory  this is a  separate shopping area in Downtown with 5 or 6 interesting shops, from Hats, to Men’s & Women’ fashions, Gifts, Coffee Shop and Italian Restaurant.  
Washington East End…"Frank's" is our Superb Meat Market, we serve their awesome sausage for breakfast...they just opened a Diner with the fab meats, a varied interesting and delicious menu with some Polish dishes...very yummy.  Pfaff Pharmacy, a charming "old time" drugstore with a soda fountain and gifts.
Sternberg Mall…6 minutes from The Boyden …restaurants & shopping…TJ Maxx, Barnes and Noble, Target, Old Navy, Meijers, Pier One and Toys are Us located just across from the Mall.

EATING
We have a glorious selection of good restaurants in Grand Haven and Spring Lake…we all have our special favorites, be it Pizza, Fine Dining or light entertainment and a great drink.   The majority of restaurants and bistros are on Washington Street… makes for a great “walk around the town,  just sample here and there. 

VINTAGE & USED CLOTHING both consignment and donations… fabulous and plentiful
St. John’s Episcopal, corner of 6th and Franklin.
Love, Inc.   new shop in Spring Lake Corner of Jackson and Savidge
Goodwill… D&W plaza…off U.S.31 corner of Robbins and Ferry…also next to the Lakes Mall
Salvation Army…Despelder Street
“Purple Rose”…upscale second hand clothing with style…fabulously done, inexpensive and you won’t know you’re shopping second hand...This is a must if you're looking for a "dress and accessories" for a special event.   Very "high end second hand", the owner/buyer has a special knack for display...and has excellent taste in her choices. 
I’m still adding more shops…The Stock Exchange just opened with an eclectic and classy  display of second hand "one-of-a-kind" items to enhance your home.  

VINEYARDS AND WINE…close by

ANTIQUING …to name a few
West Michigan Antique Mall….  Corner 31 and 168. GH   616.842.0370
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme…17 N. Seventh GH   616 846.8099
Harbor Antiques…Washington Street
Lake Shore Antiques   7 miles south  10300 West Olive Road aka U.S. 31
Crockery Creek Resale & Consignment
Depot Antiques   14599 Cleveland (M-104) SL.  616.847.7100
Spring Lake Antique Mall…801 W. Savidge   616.846.1774  well displayed…nice assortment of dealers.

HIKING
Rosy Mound Natural Dunes…Lakeshore Drive just past Rosy Mound School…Don’t Miss this!!!  Fabulous path and boardwalk…(400 steps…you can do it!)  Lake Michigan is your goal…pristine quiet beach Hoffmaster in Muskegon borders Lake Michigan Shoreline and covers wood and dunes.
Hoffma Park with boardwalks over bayous…beautiful in the winter, wooded and natural paths.
Duncan Woods…4 blocks from the “Boyden”   a glorious “in city” park with paved roads and hiking trails.
Pidgeon Creek…a country setting, groomed, lighted trails for cross country and snow shoeing., rentable equipment and warming shed.

FISHING...ask Tony  
River fishing
Ice Fishing
River guides available
Fish on the Pier
Kayaking several places to "put in" bayous and Lake Michigan
MOVIES
GRAND HAVEN  9 MOVIE THEATRE…special pricing & bottomless popcorn, for a small theatre we have First Runs.
CINEMA CAROUSEL…Muskegon…  Large theatre  15 minutes
IMAX CINEMA…Grand Rapids.   45 minute drive.

THIS AND THAT
Frauenthal Center with Symphony, Plays and Musicals
Central Park Players our own “Town Plays”                                                          
Bowling at Starlight Lanes
Be Medical Spa…offers, pedicures, manicures, Botox, massage,  hair procedures, 4 blocks from the Boyden.
The Estate Sales and “Garage Saleing”….plentiful… check Grand Haven Tribune classifieds
Jog or Walk the “Beach”   miles and miles of uninterrupted and shifting sand and waves.
Surf…believe it!   Grand Haven has great surf….see   weather
Winery in Muskegon
Highland Park Walking Tour
Walk our “Boardwalk” along the Channel clear out to the Lighthouse and the Beach

MAKE US YOUR DESTINATION…WE ARE CLOSE TO:
GRAND RAPIDS…45 minutes  Meijer Gardens, Gerald Ford Museum
HOLLAND…30 minutes
SAUGATUCK…45 minutes
SOUTH HAVEN…1 hour
LUDINGTON…1.5 hours

NO  STRESS!!!
TAKE THE RED ARROW HIGHWAY FROM CHICAGO
Picturesque, close to the Lake, lots of wineries, restaurants…quaint and relaxing
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