Explore Michigan from Grand Rapids: Less than 1 Hour Drive
After (or before) experiencing the best that Grand Rapids has to offer, check out the nearby destinations that will allow you to continue your adventure.
From a Dutch-inspired town to sugar sand beaches with beautiful sunsets, there's so much to discover just a short car ride away.
From a Dutch-inspired town to sugar sand beaches with beautiful sunsets, there's so much to discover just a short car ride away.
Holland
30 minute Drive
Discover Holland and a slice of Dutch hospitality! The historic downtown offers over 100 boutique shops and outdoor dining options. Explore Holland’s history with a guided walking tour or take a drive to the big lake to see Big Red, Michigan’s most photographed lighthouse.
Grand Haven
40 minute Drive
Escape the city and head west to the shores of Lake Michigan! The Grand Haven area offers exceptional, soft-sand beaches, miles of hiking and biking trails, and a vibrant downtown shopping and dining district. Enjoy local craft beverages at breweries and farmers' markets, or enjoy life on the water kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding or boating. Come see for yourself why the Grand Haven area is the place to visit this summer!
White Lake
50 minute Drive
The White Lake area encompasses the two small coastal communities of Montague and Whitehall. The area is beautiful and special with all of its history, scenic views (both on and off the water) and unique shops and eateries. The people who make up this area, whether they live here year-round or have made this their summer vacation spot each year, are White Lake proud and it shows throughout the entire area. Beautiful and unique, visitors can always finds a way to celebrate the White Lake area.
South Haven
55 minute Drive
Find your escape at the Lake Michigan shores in South Haven! Upon arrival, immediately dip your toes in the sand or float out on the great blue waters in one of our many public passenger vessels. There is no better place to sample Lake Michigan than in South Haven!