We love this location! It's only 1 hour from Grand Rapids, 2 from Lansing and 3 from Detroit. It's a gem located in a quiet neighbor with easy access to to the Lake Michigan beach, Silver Lake and Pentwater.
There is so much to do in this little known area! Climb the sand dunes at Silver Lake State Park or rent (or bring your own!) ATVs to ride the dunes in the State Recreation Area. Enjoy the arcade, zip line and track cars in Silver Lake or take a tour with Mac Woods Dune rides.
Continue south the visit the Little Sable light house that you can actually climb up in! Even a bit further south is the Cherry Point Farms Lavender Labyrinth. Great for a day trip to grab lunch!
Pentwater has restaurants, bars, shops and more! Take the kids to Mears State Park to burn off some energy at the playground or walk the pier.