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City guide

Grand Haven, Michigan

S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Ottawa County.

Type CityPopulation 11,011

Why go

  • City in Michigan, United States.
  • Served by Cherry Field.

History

Grand Haven is a city within 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 2020 census, Grand Haven had a population of 11,011. It is located in the northern portion of Grand Haven Charter Township, but is administratively autonomous. The city is home to the Grand Haven Memorial Airpark (3GM). Grand Haven's ZIP code also serves most of Grand Haven and Robinson townships.

Airports

Muskegon County Airport (MKG) 8 mi to the centre
Muskegon, MI, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (United Airlines) Β· direct flights to 1 destination incl. Chicago (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • United Airlines UA (CRJ) Β· 1 route: Chicago*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Park Township Airport (HLM) 18 mi to the centre
Holland, MI, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Grand Haven Memorial Airpark 1.8 mi to the centre
Grand Haven, MI, US
Outdoor
De Witt Property Airport 3.2 mi to the centre
Spring Lake, MI, US
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Muskegon Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal Β· 12 mi from the centre Β· Lake Express, LLC
Outdoor
Lake Express
Ferry terminal Β· 12 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Milwaukee - Muskegon Ferry
Ferry route Β· Lake Express, LLC
Outdoor

Where things are

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Local search powered by Geoverts and geo-intelligence by Better Mapping base map Β© OSM

Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Cherry Field; 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Muskegon Ferry Terminal, 12 mi); routes include Milwaukee - Muskegon Ferry.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Grand Haven, Michigan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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