NICOLE'S FAVORTES!
Check Out the Top Local Recommendations By the Owner of the Bella Mia
Walk to the Village Baker
Using the bike trail right off the back of the bed and breakfast, enjoy the beautiful .7 mile walk to the local bakery, complete with food and drinks for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Noto's Restaurant
Beachfront restaurant in Grand Haven. Great for lunch, dinner or drinks with a view of Lake Michigan. They have seating in the beach sand!
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Muskegon Farmer's Market
One of the largest markets in the country, you'll find live music, food trucks and hundreds of local vendors right downtown Muskegon. Location is surrounded by local restaurants; perfect for a morning or afternoon out.
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Grand Armory Brewing
Grand Armory Brewing is a craft brewery with a focus on high quality, diverse styles of beer. Our taproom opened in July of 2015 at the Armory Building, a 113-year-old historic facility located in the heart of Grand Haven’s downtown district. Live music and events every week. Food served for lunch and dinner.
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Grand Rapids Art Prize
The annual internationally recognized 3 week Art Exhibit, showcasing artist' work from around the world throughout the city - on buildings, in the channel, on sidewalks. Try a downtown Grand Rapids restaurant and walk around to see some amazing art! Happens every late summer/fall.
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Paisley Pig
A great restaurant just over the bridge from the bed and breakfast in Grand Haven. Featuring local, unique and fresh food for lunch and dinner.
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Spring Lake Public Library
Right across the street from the bed and breakfast is our public library. Beautiful outdoor patio - a perfect place to enjoy coffee and doing work or catching up on a book!
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Mulligan's Hollow
Brand new lodge makes this local ski bowl a wonderful attraction in the winter time! Small and large hills makes it perfect for families or any level skiier.
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Yoga on a Boat!
Every summer, Rootdown Yoga hosts yoga on Muskegon's USS LST 393 Ship. $5 suggest donation to local charities. The Bella Mia provides yoga mats in case you forget one!
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7 Steps Up
Enjoy live music at Spring Lake's famous music venue, 2 blocks away from the bed and breakfast - featuring local artists and artists from around the country.
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P.J. Hoffmaster State Park
P.J. Hoffmaster State Park features over three miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, with miles of hiking and skiing trails. One of the main attractions is the Dune Climb Stairway leading to the top of a sand dune where an observation deck offers a panoramic view of the dunes and Lake Michigan.
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Grand Haven Coast Guard Fest
A week long festival every summer, featuring the famous carnival, boardwalk concerts, flea markets, ship tours, fireworks and more.
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K2 - Kirby House Rooftop Restaurant
Enjoy a view of the Grand Haven channel with delicious wood-fired pizzas and drinks. Indoor seating in the off-season.
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Righteous Cuisine
Providing Authentic Latin and American Cuisine made from fresh ingredients and amazing, unique flavors. They even have a food truck - so be on the lookout for that!
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Wind Dancer Charters
Right off Chinook pier in downtown Grand Haven is the well-known Charter boat rides; available for sunset, daytime, private and group rides out into Lake Michigan.
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