Beachwood Cottage Guidebook

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Beachwood Cottage Guidebook

Places to eat

A local summer favorite place for cocktails or a casual meal! Very family-friendly - kids can play in the sand while adults enjoy the view of Lake MI and the dunes. Music on most nights and Sunday afternoons. About 1 1/2 mile walk along the lakeshore or a short drive! (Open only in the summer)
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The Deck
1601 Beach St
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A local summer favorite place for cocktails or a casual meal! Very family-friendly - kids can play in the sand while adults enjoy the view of Lake MI and the dunes. Music on most nights and Sunday afternoons. About 1 1/2 mile walk along the lakeshore or a short drive! (Open only in the summer)
This is our favorite spot for breakfast - just a few minutes' drive from the house. Amazing pancakes! http://www.lakesidetogo.com/
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Lakeside Cafe
1384 W Laketon Ave
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This is our favorite spot for breakfast - just a few minutes' drive from the house. Amazing pancakes! http://www.lakesidetogo.com/
Another local favorite for breakfast and lunch! A little fancier than Lakeside Cafe but still very affordable! 15-minute drive. https://www.brunch-house.com/
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Brunch House
3065 Henry Street
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Another local favorite for breakfast and lunch! A little fancier than Lakeside Cafe but still very affordable! 15-minute drive. https://www.brunch-house.com/
Dine-in or carry out - REALLY good pizza. They often have good deals if you carry out. They also have a nice indoor dining area. https://www.glensidepub.net/
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The Glenside Pub
1508 W Sherman Blvd
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Dine-in or carry out - REALLY good pizza. They often have good deals if you carry out. They also have a nice indoor dining area. https://www.glensidepub.net/
Overlooking Muskegon Lake and just steps away from Pere Marquette Beach, Dockers Fish House is a favorite seasonal summer restaurant for locals and visitors. You can even park your boat at their dock and walk right in! https://www.dockersmuskegon.com/
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Dockers Restaurant
3505 Marina View Point
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Overlooking Muskegon Lake and just steps away from Pere Marquette Beach, Dockers Fish House is a favorite seasonal summer restaurant for locals and visitors. You can even park your boat at their dock and walk right in! https://www.dockersmuskegon.com/
Another local favorite place for great tacos! There is a patio where you can watch everyone go by on Western Avenue. https://www.facebook.com/raddadstacos/
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RAD DADS Tacos & Tequila Bar
470 W Western Ave
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Another local favorite place for great tacos! There is a patio where you can watch everyone go by on Western Avenue. https://www.facebook.com/raddadstacos/
This place has everything you could possibly need! Imagine Target but twice as big, with a huge grocery store. It also has a pharmacy. 10-15 minute drive.
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Meijer
700 W Norton Ave
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This place has everything you could possibly need! Imagine Target but twice as big, with a huge grocery store. It also has a pharmacy. 10-15 minute drive.
Eating in and need some groceries but don't want to deal with the hugeness of Meijer? Pop into ALdi. Don't forget your quarter for the shopping cart!
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ALDI
571 E 24th St
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Eating in and need some groceries but don't want to deal with the hugeness of Meijer? Pop into ALdi. Don't forget your quarter for the shopping cart!
The beautiful restaurant is a 10-minute, lovely walk from the house. It's part of the Muskegon Country Club and is family friendly and open to the public. If you make a reservation ask for a table on the terrace overlooking Muskgeon Lake!
Lake Bluff Grille
2801 Lakeshore Drive
The beautiful restaurant is a 10-minute, lovely walk from the house. It's part of the Muskegon Country Club and is family friendly and open to the public. If you make a reservation ask for a table on the terrace overlooking Muskgeon Lake!
This is the sister restaurant to The Deck. It's not open in the summer but is a GREAT place to go 9 months out of the year. Huge portions, really good food, and amazing specials every day of the week. Family-friendly, but also good for a grown-up night out. Happy Hour 3-6 M-F. 950 W. Norton Avenue, Roosevelt Park
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Pints & Quarts
950 W Norton Ave
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This is the sister restaurant to The Deck. It's not open in the summer but is a GREAT place to go 9 months out of the year. Huge portions, really good food, and amazing specials every day of the week. Family-friendly, but also good for a grown-up night out. Happy Hour 3-6 M-F. 950 W. Norton Avenue, Roosevelt Park

Beaches & Parks

2.5 miles of beautiful public beach on Lake Michigan. Enjoy fire pits, volleyball courts, a playground (handicap accessible), access to two lighthouses (inner lighthouse is handicap accessible), snack bar, ice cream, and The Deck restaurant. You will need a parking pass (available at kiosks) to park here. Passes are $7-$10/day or $20 for the whole summer. https://www.muskegon-mi.gov/departments/parks/pere-marquette/
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Pere Marquette 公园
3510 Channel Dr
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2.5 miles of beautiful public beach on Lake Michigan. Enjoy fire pits, volleyball courts, a playground (handicap accessible), access to two lighthouses (inner lighthouse is handicap accessible), snack bar, ice cream, and The Deck restaurant. You will need a parking pass (available at kiosks) to park here. Passes are $7-$10/day or $20 for the whole summer. https://www.muskegon-mi.gov/departments/parks/pere-marquette/
A newly opened recreation area, it will be fully opened in 2023 but is currently open to the public via an entrance at 3071 Lincoln St. Just a few miles away, this 214 acre park features a man-made lake with a sandy bottom.
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Dune Harbor Park
2161 Seminole Road
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A newly opened recreation area, it will be fully opened in 2023 but is currently open to the public via an entrance at 3071 Lincoln St. Just a few miles away, this 214 acre park features a man-made lake with a sandy bottom.
Visit Kruse Park to watch dogs play in the water at this dog beach. Located at the end of Sherman Blvd. on Lake Michigan. The beach is accessible by a handicap accessible ramp and boardwalkto get to the water and the dunes and overlooks. The beach is also accessible by walking south from Pere Marquette Park on Lake Michigan.
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克鲁斯公园
3205 W Sherman Blvd
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Visit Kruse Park to watch dogs play in the water at this dog beach. Located at the end of Sherman Blvd. on Lake Michigan. The beach is accessible by a handicap accessible ramp and boardwalkto get to the water and the dunes and overlooks. The beach is also accessible by walking south from Pere Marquette Park on Lake Michigan.
BEACHWOOD PARK is a little gem of a park nestled in the dunes and is a short walk from the house. The sledding hills draw a significant gathering during the winter months and the large oak trees provide a shaded area over the play structure. The Lakeshore Trail runs along the park perimeter guiding walkers and bicyclists to the Lake Michigan beach park.
3157 Dune St
3157 Dune Street
BEACHWOOD PARK is a little gem of a park nestled in the dunes and is a short walk from the house. The sledding hills draw a significant gathering during the winter months and the large oak trees provide a shaded area over the play structure. The Lakeshore Trail runs along the park perimeter guiding walkers and bicyclists to the Lake Michigan beach park.

Things to Do Outside

This naval history museum is located along the Muskegon Channel and includes a tour of the World War II submarine. We've done the museum and sub tour more than once - it's worth a morning or an afternoon! https://silversidesmuseum.org/
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USS SILVERSIDES潜艇博物馆
1346 Bluff St
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This naval history museum is located along the Muskegon Channel and includes a tour of the World War II submarine. We've done the museum and sub tour more than once - it's worth a morning or an afternoon! https://silversidesmuseum.org/
Offering over 60 rides and attractions including seven roller coasters. The WildWater Adventure has three wave pools, body slides and a 600 foot lazy river. https://www.miadventure.com/
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密歇根探险
4750 Whitehall Rd
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Offering over 60 rides and attractions including seven roller coasters. The WildWater Adventure has three wave pools, body slides and a 600 foot lazy river. https://www.miadventure.com/
We LOVE this farmer's market! It's open Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday. Saturday is by far the biggest market day. 8-2 pm. Expect big crowds in the summer but the produce and flowers are amazing. https://www.muskegonfarmersmarket.com/
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Muskegon Farmer’s Market
242 W Western Ave
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We LOVE this farmer's market! It's open Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday. Saturday is by far the biggest market day. 8-2 pm. Expect big crowds in the summer but the produce and flowers are amazing. https://www.muskegonfarmersmarket.com/
This is a good place to rent kayaks, play mini golf, or ride go karts! https://www.putterscreek.com/
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Putters Creek Mini Golf & Go karts
40 N Causeway
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This is a good place to rent kayaks, play mini golf, or ride go karts! https://www.putterscreek.com/
A good place to go trail riding if you looking to go horseback riding. A 35-minute drive. https://doublejj.com/
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Double JJ Resort
5900 S Water Rd
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A good place to go trail riding if you looking to go horseback riding. A 35-minute drive. https://doublejj.com/

Things to Do Indoors

You can easily spend an hour or so at this museum. Kids 16 and under are always free and all admission is free on Thursday.
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Muskegon Museum of Art
296 W Webster Ave
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You can easily spend an hour or so at this museum. Kids 16 and under are always free and all admission is free on Thursday.
A great place to take the kids on a rainy day! Plan to spend an hour here - admission is very inexpensive and parking is easy. https://lakeshoremuseum.org/plan-your-visit-lmc/
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Lakeshore Museum Center
430 W Clay Ave
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A great place to take the kids on a rainy day! Plan to spend an hour here - admission is very inexpensive and parking is easy. https://lakeshoremuseum.org/plan-your-visit-lmc/
Family-friendly bowling alley minutes from the house. Just make sure you can bowl as they sometimes host league nights. https://shermanbowlingcenter.com/
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Sherman Bowling Center
1531 W Sherman Blvd
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Family-friendly bowling alley minutes from the house. Just make sure you can bowl as they sometimes host league nights. https://shermanbowlingcenter.com/
The local movie theater https://celebrationcinema.com/cinemas/Cinema-Carousel
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Cinema Carousel
4289 Grand Haven Rd
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The local movie theater https://celebrationcinema.com/cinemas/Cinema-Carousel

Cocktails & Beer

We love this place when we're feeling like something a little fancier. Gorgeous, yummy cocktails, good food, and a beautiful interior.
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18th Amendment Spirits Co.
350 W Western Ave
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We love this place when we're feeling like something a little fancier. Gorgeous, yummy cocktails, good food, and a beautiful interior.
A local favorite where you can get craft cocktails and Chicago-style pizza. Before or after dinner grab a beer downstairs (sours are their specialty) at The Rake Project, or get a six-pack to go!
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Capone’s Speakeasy & Pizzeria
794 Pine St
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A local favorite where you can get craft cocktails and Chicago-style pizza. Before or after dinner grab a beer downstairs (sours are their specialty) at The Rake Project, or get a six-pack to go!
Craft cocktails and spirits on Western Avenue. Food also served here.
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Burl+Sprig
333 W Western Ave
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Craft cocktails and spirits on Western Avenue. Food also served here.
This local whiskey distillery is just a few minutes away just across from Muskegon Lake. Good drinks, good atmosphere. https://wonderlanddistilling.com/?v=93b46a3fc67d
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Wonderland Distilling Co
1989 Lakeshore Drive
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This local whiskey distillery is just a few minutes away just across from Muskegon Lake. Good drinks, good atmosphere. https://wonderlanddistilling.com/?v=93b46a3fc67d
Great place to grab some beers and bar food or pizza. It's at the end of the Western Avenue strip so it's a good starting point if you want to wander up and down the street, as there are lots of bars & restaurants. Parking is fairly easy right across the street or on side streets.
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Topshelf Liquor Bar & Pizza
500 Western Ave
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Great place to grab some beers and bar food or pizza. It's at the end of the Western Avenue strip so it's a good starting point if you want to wander up and down the street, as there are lots of bars & restaurants. Parking is fairly easy right across the street or on side streets.

Worth the Drive

This is a sprawling, beautiful botanical and sculpture garden. About a 45-minute drive. Save it for a day when it's not too hot and be prepared to walk!
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Frederik Meijer Gardens
1000 E Beltline Ave NE
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This is a sprawling, beautiful botanical and sculpture garden. About a 45-minute drive. Save it for a day when it's not too hot and be prepared to walk!
This is a nice little zoo if you have small children and are looking for a way to spend a couple hours. We took the kids here every summer when they were little. About a 45-minute drive.
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约翰·鲍尔动物园
1300 Fulton St W
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This is a nice little zoo if you have small children and are looking for a way to spend a couple hours. We took the kids here every summer when they were little. About a 45-minute drive.
This is a very kid-friendly museum. Lots to do and see here that will interest both kids and adults!
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大急流城公共博物馆
272 Pearl St NW
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This is a very kid-friendly museum. Lots to do and see here that will interest both kids and adults!
Hop on board for a 7-mile 40 minute dune ride. It's actually really fun and kids LOVE it. They don't take reservations, you just show up. https://macwoodsdunerides.com/ride/
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Mac Wood's Dune Rides
629 N 18th Ave
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Hop on board for a 7-mile 40 minute dune ride. It's actually really fun and kids LOVE it. They don't take reservations, you just show up. https://macwoodsdunerides.com/ride/
About a 35-minute drive. A beautiful lighthouse with a gorgeous beach that is usually empty. During the day you can tour the lighthouse. You can also watch the boats go in and out of the channel. Be sure to stop at The White Duck for icecream when you're done!
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怀特里弗灯塔博物馆
6199 Murray Rd
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About a 35-minute drive. A beautiful lighthouse with a gorgeous beach that is usually empty. During the day you can tour the lighthouse. You can also watch the boats go in and out of the channel. Be sure to stop at The White Duck for icecream when you're done!

Shopping

Lots of little chalets that sell everything from baked goods to souvenirs. They have limited hours so be sure to check the website. https://muskegonwesternmarket.com/
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Western Market
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Lots of little chalets that sell everything from baked goods to souvenirs. They have limited hours so be sure to check the website. https://muskegonwesternmarket.com/