Top 10 Free Things to do in Grand Haven, Michigan (MI)

February 22, 2022 Janean Rudisill

Grand Haven is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Ottawa County. Grand Haven is located on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Grand River, for which it is named. As of the 2010 census, Grand Haven had a population of 10,412. It is part of the Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area, which had a population of 1,027,703 in 2014. The city is home to the Grand Haven Memorial Airpark (3GM) and is located just north of Grand Haven Charter Township.
Restaurants in Grand Haven

1. Grand Haven State Park

1001 S Harbor Dr, Grand Haven, MI 49417-1746 +1 616-847-1309 http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=449
Excellent
63%
Good
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4.5 based on 527 reviews

Grand Haven State Park

Reviewed By RavensChild66

If you are a motor-home enthusiast, this is the place for you as the park has camping right on the beachfront. The park itself is large and has access to large expanses of beautiful beachfront, with a bathhouse and food truck vendors onsight.

2. Grand Haven Lighthouse and Pier

Grand Haven State Park 1001 Harbor Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417 +1 616-842-4499 http://www.visitgrandhaven.com/history-of-lighthouse--pier-87/
Excellent
66%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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4.5 based on 637 reviews

Grand Haven Lighthouse and Pier

Reviewed By 694joshw - Athens, United States

Easy walk out the pier, can't really tour/get into the lighthouse itself. Great views back at the beach and lake. A must-do while in Grand Haven. Be careful if you try and scramble up the large boulders from the beach to the pier - they are slick!

3. Tri-Cities Historical Museum

200 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417-1357 +1 616-842-0700 [email protected] http://www.tri-citiesmuseum.org/default.html
Excellent
68%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
5%
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4.5 based on 92 reviews

Tri-Cities Historical Museum

Reviewed By 4CtheWorld - Louisville, United States

This is a well curated museum with accessible information and artifacts. The first floor is local history beginning with the ice age. I will go back to tour the second floor before we leave.

4. Chocolates by Grimaldi

Excellent
81%
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13%
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5%
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4.5 based on 77 reviews

Chocolates by Grimaldi

A chocolate experience & factory tour that’s worth taking… Head out to Grand Haven and tour Chocolates by Grimaldi! During this fun, factory tour you will have the opportunity to learn about the chocolate making process from pod to bean to delicious chocolate! Visitors will also be able to taste fresh samples right off the line, visit our production area, and get a close-up view of our vintage 1950’s enrober that’s just like the one that was used on I Love Lucy! Large groups and special times can be accommodated. To ensure everyone receives the best tour we ask that you call to schedule your tour in advance.

5. Lighthouse Connector Park

101 N Harbor Dr, Grand Haven, MI 49417-1241 http://downtowngh.com/visitor-boardwalk/
Excellent
65%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
8%
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4.5 based on 40 reviews

Lighthouse Connector Park

Reviewed By roeservices - Port Huron, United States

Wonderful little park to walk. There is some art work on display which is fun to look at. One is a poem on oars of a rescue boat saving a person whose hand is all you can see. It is a touching life sized reminder and celebration of those who work to save us. Its a great place to walk.

6. Blueberry Haven

213 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417-1356 +1 616-935-7562 http://www.blueberry-haven.com
Excellent
73%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Blueberry Haven

7. Patricia's Chocolate

126 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417-1355 +1 616-842-5999 [email protected] http://www.patriciaschocolate.com/
Excellent
80%
Good
7%
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Patricia's Chocolate

Artisan chocolatier creating exquisite ganache and caramels in the French tradition, as well as unique specialty confections. A little bit of of Paris in Grand Haven.

Reviewed By SharieN_13 - DeWitt, United States

The Mohawk at the Allendale KOA, told us Patricia's Chocolates is a must go during our visit. We went and were not disappointed. I left with a great friendly experience, a six pack of chocolate squares that melt in my mouth, there are dreamy. Some chocolate popcorn, amazing, and some 72% cocoa dots that literals melt in our mouth,. We are visiting for another week and will come back before we leave for home. She is a real chocolatier and her chocolates are the best I've had, hands down.

8. Grand Armory Brewing Company

17 S 2nd St, Grand Haven, MI 49417-3328 +1 616-414-7822 http://www.grandarmorybrewing.com/
Excellent
56%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 43 reviews

Grand Armory Brewing Company

Reviewed By jeneeo - Newport, United States

Really enjoyed visiting this brewery! So many good beers on tap! Loved the white chocolate one the most! Peach cider was good too! Got a few 6 packs to bring home to friends.

9. Imagination Station

1 Y Dr, Grand Haven, MI 49417-1768 +1 616-842-4499 http://visitgrandhaven.com/listing/imagination-station/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Imagination Station

10. Pere Marquette 1223

301 N Harbor Dr, Grand Haven, MI 49417-1078
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Pere Marquette 1223

Reviewed By lindabP4286CR - Johnstown, United States

We were very pleased to find this park. During the season there is a lot to see as well. This Locomotive is the model for the train in The movie Polar Express. Make this a stop for kids of all ages to experience.

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