Grand Haven, MI
We started our trip with 3 nights in Grand Haven, MI. Our VRBO was located very close to downtown and we enjoyed taking the 4-minute bike ride along the marina to downtown. Lot's of cute restaurants downtown. We ate at Snug Harbor, Porto Bello, and Anna's House. The favorite may have been the cute little street kiosks that sell adult beverages. I forced the family to watch the musical fountain and walk the pier to see the lighthouse. Will bought a snorkel set on our first night and was obsessed with snorkeling everywhere.
Holland, MI
After leaving Grand Haven we played tourists in Holland and Saugatuck. In Holland, we visited Windmill Island Gardens to see the only working Dutch windmill in the United States. My family loves these types of outings (sarcasm). We had lunch and bought souvenirs in Saugatuck - I went into at least 20 stores looking for a touristy Michigan picture frame for my collection.
Michigan City, IN
We then spent another 3 nights in Michigan City, IN. Our VRBO was decorated with a creepy troll theme and was located in a community with fishing, beach access, and a pool. We experienced perhaps the most beautiful sunset and were able to see the Chicago skyline from the eastern side of the lake. One day we loaded up and went to the beach in Indiana Dunes State Park only to find that swimming was not allowed due to rip tides.
New Buffalo, MI
On the last night, we drove up to New Buffalo for dinner. It's so weird because there is 1-hour time change. Will's best friend from school happened to be vacationing in New Buffalo so we met up with him for a bit at the park.
