The musical fountain formerly "world's largest" is one of the city's most unique attractions. Plays nightly after dusk all summer for 15-20 minutes. Can be viewed from the bleachers at the end of Washington. Look for the inlaid map of the Grand River watershed in the concrete near the bleachers, it's very interesting.
Also popular are the beaches - some of the nicest in the world, with fine sand and broad beaches for sunning or walking. There are numerous kite festivals, sand sculpture contests, and volleyball tournaments all summer. Check out the Chamber of Commerce website for current events.
Charter boats for salmon and other fish are available during the summer months.
There is a very nice local history museum at the old train depot on Harbor Drive and a larger, newer one on Washington at Second Street.
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If you come during the last week of July and first weekend of August Coast Guard Festival, be prepared, because Grand Haven is very crowded during this time of year. Downtown Grand Haven is closed off to due to the carnival in the street. On that Saturday, fantastic fireworks are shot off, better than the ones they have on July 4th. See YouTube videos!
