Muskegon restaurant 40 minutes northwest of Grand Rapids offers 40 draft beers on taps and an impressive menu of burgers, sandwiches, entrees and more.

Pints & Quarts

Spanning 2.5 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and featuring 200-foot-tall coastal dunes crisscrossed with 13 miles of trails, this pet-friendly park is about 40 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids.

Four trails take visitors over rolling terrain and sandy trails to Lake Michigan. The .75-mile, one-way Beach Trail is the shortest route. Pets are allowed along the entire length of the shoreline. Pets must always be on a six-foot leash and under an owner’s immediate control. The [Felt Estate](https://www.experiencegr.com/listing/the-felt-estate/8787/) and the Shore Acres Township Park are located adjacent to the park and offer a 2-mile mountain bike trail and a disc golf course. Saugatuck Dunes State Park is 11 minutes from charming downtown [Saugatuck](https://www.experiencegr.com/articles/post/saugatuck-douglas/).

All Michigan state parks require a Recreation Passport for entry. Nonresidents can purchase the Recreation Passport at any state park or recreation area or online at https://midnrreservations.com/store (allow 2-3 weeks for delivery). A day pass for nonresidents is $11, an annual pass is $40. Michigan residents can purchase the Recreation Passport by checking “YES” when renewing a license plate through the Secretary of State. You can also purchase the Recreation Passport by mail, kiosk, online at [www.expresssos.com](https://onlineservices.michigan.gov/ExpressSOS) or at SoS branch offices.

Saugatuck Dunes State Park

Saugatuck Dune Rides offer a 35-minute scenic ride over Lake Michigan sand dunes. Open seven days a week, May-September and weekends in October.

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Located about 45 minutes northwest of downtown Grand Rapids, this 189-acre park is a popular destination for swimming, sunbathing, fishing, hiking and picnicking. Dogs are allowed in off-beach areas.

Lake Harbor Beach Park features 4,000 feet of footage on Lake Michigan, 2,000 feet on the Mona Lake Channel and 1,500 feet on Mona Lake. The walkway along Mona Lake provides an ideal fishing area. A picnic area with tables, grills, shelter and restrooms overlooks the channel. An interpretive trail leads to sand dunes, a wooden walkway with observation decks and a beautiful beach on Lake Michigan. There are also many other natural trails leading to Lake Michigan. No animals are allowed on the beach, but dogs are permitted, on a leash, in all other areas of the park.

No fees or passes required.

Lake Harbor Beach Park

Playing as long as 7060 yards from the tips with a course/slope rating of 74.2/133, this links-style wonderland has a rotation of holes that will throw a little bit of everything at you.  

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