Holiday Inn Blog
Take a Yoga Class at Lakeshore Yoga
The Ultimate Guide to Grand Haven: 50 Things to do on a Staycation 34. Take a Yoga Class at Lakeshore Yoga Yoga has quickly become one of the latest trends in rejuvenation and exercise. So what makes it special? Yoga has been proven to be beneficial both...
Visit Vander Mill Ciders
The Ultimate Guide to Grand Haven: 50 Things to do on a Staycation 33. Visit Vander Mill Cider Mill Nothing says fall like sweet apple cider and warm cinnamon sugar donuts! Since their opening in 2006, Vander Mill has been producing high quality, innovative cider...
Go on a Fall Color Tour
The Ultimate Guide to Grand Haven: 50 Things to do on a Staycation 32. Go on a Fall Color Tour Experience the splendor of fall in Grand Haven! Sometimes the best way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon is to go for a drive, and take in nature’s beauty and the fresh...
Enjoy a Day of Fall Fun at Bethke Farms!
The Ultimate Guide to Grand Haven: 50 Things to do on a Staycation 31. Enjoy a Day of Fall Fun at Bethke Farms! Fall will fly by fast, so take advantage of the crisp autumn weather while you can! From hayrides, pumpkin picking, to a 3.5 acre corn mazes, Bethke Farms...
Go Bowling at Starlite Lanes
The Ultimate Guide to Grand Haven: 50 Things to do on a Staycation 30. Go Bowling at Starlite Lanes Even though the cold weather has appeared, there are still tons of activities to do in the Grand Haven area! On your next staycation, be sure to stop by Starlite Lanes...
Get Back to Nature at Hemlock Crossing Park
The Ultimate Guide to Grand Haven: 50 Things to do on a Staycation 29. Get back to Nature at Hemlock Crossing Park Although many tourists come to Grand Haven in the summer for the beach and downtown activities, there are still many exciting things to do when...
Go Golfing at Grand Haven Golf Club
The Ultimate Guide to Grand Haven: 50 Things to do on a Staycation 28. Go Golfing at Grand Haven Golf Club A trip to Grand Haven wouldn't be complete without playing a round of golf with your friends at the Grand Haven Golf Club! The Grand Haven Golf Club isn't just...
Go on a Scenic Run
The Ultimate Guide to Grand Haven: 50 Things to do on a Staycation 27. Go on a Scenic Run Everyone knows that running is a great way to get in shape, but going to the gym can be a tiresome task. Instead of running on a treadmill, why not get some fresh air, and go...
Enjoy a Homemade Breakfast at Morning Star Cafe
The Ultimate Guide to Grand Haven: 50 Things to do on a Staycation 26. Enjoy Breakfast at Morning Star Cafe If you are looking to have an unforgettable breakfast experience while on your staycation, Morning Star Cafe is the place to go! Since 1995, Morning Star cafe...
The Top 5 Salmon Festival Events You Don’t Want To Miss!
This time of year, everyone in and around the Grand Haven community is gearing up for the annual Salmon Festival! This 3 day event held on September 12th -14th features a wide variety of events and activities for everyone to enjoy! The Salmon Fest is a unique...
Explore Grand Haven’s Blueberry Empire
The Ultimate guide to Grand Haven: 50 Things to do on a Staycation 25. Explore Grand Haven's Blueberry Empire Although the season is coming to an end, there’s still time to get the last blueberries of the season! Reender’s Blueberry Farm located in West Olive,...
Go on a Sunset Cruise on Lake Michigan!
The Ultimate Guide to Grand Haven: 50 Things to do on a Staycation 24. Go on a Sunset Cruise on Lake Michigan Have you ever dreamed of sailing into the sunset on the beautiful waters of Lake Michigan? Well now you can! Wind Dancer Charters, located in downtown Grand...
Experience Grand Haven’s Downtown Shopping!
The Ultimate Guide to Grand Haven: 50 Things to do on a Staycation 23. Experience Grand Haven’s Downtown Shopping! Don’t be fooled by the size of downtown Grand Haven, because it offers a great variety of unique stores, shops, and galleries that will give you an...
Go to the Latest Summer Movie
The Ultimate Guide to Grand Haven: 50 Things to do on a Staycation 22. Go to the Latest Summer Movie You've spent the entire day working on your tan at the beach, and when the evening came, you watched the sunset from the boardwalk, but now what? Maybe it's...
Picnic at Connor Bayou Park
The Ultimate Guide to Grand Haven: 50 Things to do on a Staycation 21. Picnic at Connor Bayou Park Take a day to unwind, and experience the natural beauty of West Michigan at Connor Bayou! Picnics are a great way to reconnect with nature and bond with family and...
Happy National Dog Day!!
Happy National Dog Day! We love our furry friends here at the Holiday Inn, and are proud to be the only dog friendly full service hotel in the area! While in Grand Haven for your stay, there are several different parks and dog friendly areas you can visit and this...
Visit a Local Brewery
The Ultimate Guide to Grand Haven: 50 Things to do on a Staycation 20. Visit a Local Brewery Craft Beer has become the latest craze national wide, with over 100 breweries located right here in Michigan - finding a local brew on your staycation won’t be hard. We’ll...
Visit Spring Lake Fitness & Aquatics Center
The Ultimate Guide to Grand Haven: 50 Things to do on a Staycation 19. Visit Spring Lake Aquatics Center Spring Lake Aquatic Center is located a short 4 miles from the Holiday Inn and offers a surplus of programs and services for the surrounding community and its...
Fly a Kite along Lake Michigan!
The Ultimate Guide to Grand Haven: 50 Things to do on a Staycation 18. Fly a Kite along Lake Michigan One thing that never seems to be lacking along the waters of Lake Michigan is wind! The summer breeze keeps our bordering towns cooler than those that lay further...
Discover Grand Haven’s Hidden Treasures Geocaching!
The Ultimate Guide to Grand Haven: 50 Things to do on a Staycation 17. Discover Grand Haven's Hidden Treasures Geocaching! It’s not something you’d typically think of doing on vacation, in fact it may not be something you’ve ever heard of! Geocaching is an outdoor...
Take a Day for the Spa
The Ultimate Guide to Grand Haven: 50 Things to do on a Staycation 16. Take a Day for the Spa! Sometimes on vacation we forget to relax; actually more times than not we see families bound to strict schedules trying to make the most of their limited time in Grand...
Craig’s Cruisers
The Ultimate Guide to Grand Haven: 50 Things to do on a Staycation 15. Craig's Cruisers Rainy day have a damper on visiting Grand Haven’s many outdoor activities or have a large family gathering coming to town? Craig’s Cruisers is a local hotspot with four locations...
Fish for a Trophy Catch
The Ultimate Guide to Grand Haven: 50 Things to do on a Staycation 14. Go Fishing for a Trophy Catch West Michigan provides a bounty of fish throughout area waters whether anglers choose to spend their day on the pier, troll Lake Michigan with a Charter Captain, or...
IChallengeU Program Partner!
We were fortunate enough to be a 2014 partner with the Future Prep IChallengeU program this summer! IChallengeU is an intense two week summer opportunity for students to work with master teachers from across the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District. The student...
Enjoy a Delicious Pronto Pup
The Ultimate Guide to Grand Haven: 50 Things to do on a Staycation 13. Enjoy a Delicious Pronto Pup If you want to know what the locals eat, it’s simple really - Pronto Pups. A West Michigan original, Pronto Pups has been located in Grand Haven since 1947. What is a...
Successful Rescue Finds Safe Haven at Holiday Inn Spring Lake
Fourth of July night typically yields a time of celebration, backyard barbeques, and who could forget the grand Firework displays. In our lakeshore community it's common to find locals and tourists boating down the Grand River out to the depths of Lake Michigan for...
Buy Fresh Produce at a Local Farmers Market
The Ultimate Guide to Grand Haven: 50 Things to do on a Staycation 12. Buy Fresh Produce at a Local Farmers Market Our surrounding community is full of family-owned farms and orchards providing a diverse range of fresh and homemade goods at the Grand Haven Farmer’s...
Five Events You Don’t Want to Miss at the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival 2014
The 10-day Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is just a few days away and we are getting ready to celebrate with a list of five “can’t miss” events and activities! The 2014 Coast Guard Festival kicks off July 25th and goes through August 3rd. 1. Ship Arrival & Ship...
Visit a Local Art Gallery
The Ultimate Guide to Grand Haven: 50 Things to do on a Staycation 11. Visit a Local Art Gallery Despite its small size, Grand Haven has a variety of exceptional art galleries and displays that support local artists. Located on Washington Ave, Gallery Uptown...
Take an Educational Tour on a Grand Haven Trolley Tour
The Ultimate Guide to Grand Haven: 50 Things to do on a Staycation 10. Take an Educational Tour on a Grand Haven Trolley Tour Summer marks the revival of Grand Haven, from the boutiques that line Washington Avenue to the Musical Fountain and grand celebrations...