Things To Do

Ottawa Sands County Park

Rosy Mound Natural Area

Grand Haven State Park

Sit at the beach, go for a swim, or take a walk down the pier! Please note that the daily water temperature is posted at the State Park entrance, and the colored flag system is for swimming safety. Green = swim, Yellow = swim with caution, Red = no swimming.

Grand Haven Musical Fountain

Shows every night around 10 pm

Grand Haven Farmers Market

Saturday from 8 am - 1 pm

Washington Avenue

Grand Haven's Shopping District! Check out Marushka, Lee & Birch, Pink Lemonade, Buffalo Bob's, Down to Earth, Mackinac Kite, Blueberry Haven, Surf Shop and Haven + Main, just to name a few of our favorites. Also be sure to stop into EARTH'S EDGE at 705 S. Beacon Blvd (Maddy's first job and favorite place)!

Harbor Trolley

Jump on the Harbor Trolley at any intersection downtown Grand Haven for a true tourist experience! Make sure you stay on the "Buccaneers Loop" to stay in Grand Haven, and not head over the bridge to Spring Lake!

Norm's Ice Cream

Maddy's order: flurry with twist ice cream and snickers. Kid's Size. Justin's order: whatever is the most chocolatey thing available. Small or Medium (depending on the day). *IMPORTANT NOTE: Sizes are HUGE!!!*

Voyage Bowls

Great for breakfast - smoothie bowls, coffees, etc.

Morning Star Cafe

A GH legacy! Open for breakfast and lunch. Get there early - there is ALWAYS a long line.

Grand Armory Brewing Company

Long Road Distillers - Grand Haven

Tip-A-Few

You'll want an Oberon on tap, an order of mixed balls with ranch and a wet burrito. We promise! BEWARE LIQUOR DRINKS ARE STRONG!!!

The Toasted Pickle

A GH Favorite! You can order for pickup or they will deliver to Oddsides! Maddy's order: half order chopped salad, full order truffle fries to share Justin's order: bacon jam burger

Clover Bar

Maddy's favorite pizza! "The Knutson Heart-attack" - large deluxe, add onions, ham, bacon and green olives. Order it well-done if you like it crispy. PS - the cheese sticks will change your life

Mr. Scrib's Pizza

Justin's favorite pizza! "Pippel Order" - large deluxe, add bacon and black olives