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Get the Guide 2021 VISITORS GUIDE www.whitelake.org 1 Welcome AttrActions 6 GolfinG 7 124 W. Hanson St., Whitehall, MI 49461 Phone 231/893-4585 entertAinment 8 or Fax 231/893-0914 800/879-9702 medicAl 10 www.whitelake.org sAlons 10 reAl EstAte 11 AREA CODES: All area codes are 231 unless stated otherwise. shoppinG 12 ZIP CODES: Holton ......... 49425 fArm/produce 14 Montague .... 49437 Rothbury ..... 49452 GAlleries 15 Twin Lake .... 49457 Whitehall .... 49461 recreAtion 16 White Lake Area Map 18 200 N. State Street • Zeeland, MI 49464 mArinAs 20 (616)The White772-9820 Lake ph • Area(616) 772-9814Visitors faGuidex was prepared and published by Cobb Communications, Inc. for the White Lake Area Chamber of fishing ChArters/rentAls 21 Commerce. Creative and graphic design by Angie L. East-Martinez. The publisher and Chamber of Commerce cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information presented here dininG 22 or be held accountable for any omissions or errors. For advertising information contact Cobb Communications, Inc. at 616-772-9820. hotels/motels 26 COVER IMAGE: bed & breAkfAsts 27 Kathy Burgess resorts/cottAGes 28 PRIMARY PHOTOGRAPHERS: Rhonda Cobb, Sharon Vanderboon, services 29 Stacy Niedzwiecki OTHER IMAGES: cAmpinG 34 White Lake Area Chamber 2 3 2021 Joinevents the Fun! WHITE LAKE COMMUNITY FATHER’S DAY WHITE LAKE CHAMBER DEPOT TO DEPOT BUSINESS EXPO & ROTARY ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL MUSIC FESTIVAL White Lake Area Chamber Depot PANCAKE BREAKFAST Whitehall-Goodrich Park Multiple venues in Montague Saturday, October 2, 9, 16, 23 Whitehall High School Saturday, June 19 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm July 31- August 8 • times vary 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday, May 1 • 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Sunday, June 20 • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm A mix of visiting professional groups 15th Annual Muskegon County fall color tour. Over 50 booths exhibit products and services Juried art festival with live music, and local talent offer a wide variety of Travel between our Chamber Depot from the White Lake area. inflatibles, food trucks, and more performances. and Muskegon Convention & Visitors Depot. than 75 booths. FARMER’S MARKET RUN WHITE LAKE 5K WHITE LAKE AREA Montague-Church St. INDEPENDENCE White Lake Area Chamber Depot HOLIDAY WALK Saturdays (June-October) DAY PARADE Saturday, August 7 • 9:00 am Montague and Whitehall 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Whitehall City Hall An annual run/walk celebrating the Friday, November 19 Tuesdays (June-August) to Montague City Hall White Lake Area. 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Saturday, July 3 • 10:00 am Saturday, November 20 Over 100 entries in this LABOR DAY COMMUNITY WALK 10:00 am - 4:00 pm MONTAGUE ARTISAN MARKET family- friendly annual Hart-Montague Bike Trailhead Horse and carriage rides, Friday tree lighting Montague-Water St. parade. Monday, September 6 • 10:00 am ceremony with free cocoa and caroling, roasted May–September • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm City officials and area leaders walk with chestnuts, Saturday trolley rides from store 2nd Saturday of each month. 4TH OF the people of the community across the to store, and Santa visits. Maps available Located adjacent to the Farmer’s Market. JULY FIREWORKS White river Bridge. at participating businesses. North end of White Lake SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Sunday, July 4 • Dusk PUMPKINFEST 68TH ANNUAL WHITE Montague Band Shell Downtown Montague LAKE CHRISTMAS PARADE Tuesdays, June-August • 7:00 pm CRUZ’IN CLASSIC CAR SHOW Saturday, October 9 Whitehall City Hall to Montague City Hall Free concerts featuring a wide variety Downtown Montague 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Saturday, December 4 • 2:00 pm of genres. Sponsored by the Arts Council Friday, July 30 • 7pm Famous Pumpkin roll Santa comes to town of White Lake. Cars cruise from Funnell Field in Whitehall to down Dowling hill, in this annual festive downtown Montague where they will be on Arts and Crafts show, parade with display. plus many pumpkin events... largest pumpkin, over 50 entries. pumpkin painting, seed spitting, pumpkin carving, pumpkin pie contest, and more! * Events are subject to change. Please see www.whitelake.org for updated event listings. 4 5 olf G ctions A ttr A Muskegon Museum of Art 296 W. Webster Ave. Muskegon 231-720-2570 www.muskegonartmuseum.org ATTRACTIONS Established in 1912, the Muskegon Museum of golfing Art is renowned for its collection and offers a Lakeshore Museum Center Sites wide array of changing exhibitions, programs, Stonegate Golf Club 430 W. Clay Ave. and events. Museum store and free parking. 4100 Sweeter Road Muskegon 231-722-0278 Twin Lake 231-744-7200 www.lakeshoremuseum.org White Lake Music Society www.stonegategolfclub.com Explore 400 million years of Michigan’s history P.O. Box 234 Located in Muskegon County, Stonegate is and visit a life-sized mastodon. Participate Montague 231-329-3056 a 18 hole championship public golf course in historic tours and activities at the Hackley White Lake Chamber Music Festival, offering home sites. Driving range, short game & Hume Historic Site, Fire Barn Museum and July 31-August 8, brings big-city performances area complete with three practice greens. Scolnik House of the Depression Era. to the White Lake area; presenting excellent PGA professional instruction available. Full programming, exceptional talent, and inspiring service bar & grille. Top 50 U.S. Course on Golf Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo classical music performances! Also offering Advisor #49. 4180 W. M-20 lectures and music instruction. New Era 231-861-5730 VisitLewisFarms.com White River Light Station Museum A full day of fun! Activities for the entire family, 6199 Murray Rd. over 75 unique animals. Shop home grown Whitehall 231-894-8265 fresh produce, bakery, fudge and gift market. www.whiteriverlightstation.org This beautiful 135 year old lighthouse is nestled Montague Museum on the channel between White Lake and Lake 8717 Meade St. Michigan. Welcoming hundreds of visitors Montague 231-894-6204 every year, the Maritime Museum is open www.montaguemuseum.org Memorial Weekend thru October. Local and worldwide artifacts, logging relics and White Lake Area memorabilia. Newspaper World’s Largest Weathervane archives, historical photos, and local Miss Business 31, Montague 231-893-1155 America (Nancy Ann Fleming) display. Museum Hand formed aluminum weathervane is open Memorial Day thru Labor Day, Saturday dedicated in commemoration of the spirit of and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm and by Great Lakes sailors. 48 ft. tall, 26 ft. long, and 6 appointment during the week. weighing 4,300 pounds. 7 Lakeshore Art Festival www.lakeshoreartfestival.org June 26, 9 am - 5 pm • June 27, 10am - 3pm A one-of-a-kind artful experience! Located in inment beautiful downtown Muskegon, the festival features inment A 300+ juried fine art & craft exhibitors, children’s A activities, artisan food, entertainment, interactive art & more. www.lakeshoreartfestival.org entert Montague Band Shell entert Launch Ramp Rd. Montague 231-893-1155 Nestled on the shores of White Lake the band shell hosts a variety of community events and offers free concerts every Tuesday, June-August at 7:30pm. Concert-goers can enjoy the music of jazz, folk, blues, and country. ARTS & Entertainment Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp For information on the summer concert series 300 E. Crystal Lake contact the Arts Council of White Lake Art of Cookery Twin Lake 231-894-1966 231-893-2524. 312 S. Division Street Blue Lake’s Summer Arts Festival offers evening Whitehall 231-740-4065 performances - all free to public. Listen to Blue Lake Public Radio (88.9/ 90.3 FM; online at North Grove Brewers www.artcookery.com bluelake.org) to hear broadcasts from Blue Lake. 8735 Water St. [email protected] Montague Experience the art of creating food. Make www.northgrovebrewers.com memories and gain skills while hands-on Fetch Brewing Co Email: [email protected] learning pasta making, fermenting, bread 100 W. Colby St. Beer is Family! Featuring Craft Beer & Spirits, making, home canning, mastering tools like Whitehall 231-292-1048 with Local Wines and Michigan Made Hard an electric pressure cooker, making jams, pies www.fetchbrewing.com Cider. Specialty Sandwiches, Sausages, Hot and much more! Explore various cultural foods, Craft Beer brewed onsite in a converted 1912 Dogs, and Appetizers. learn plating, discover kitchen tips and tricks. bank building. Ten rotating taps of all beer styles, Check out our website for a full list of classes. including hard cider and wine. Food friendly (bring it in), live entertainment, and a locals’ hangout! Pub One Eleven 111 W. Colby St. Whitehall 231-894-8269 pub111.com Enjoy Live music and a DJ every weekend for your listening enjoyment. Watch our Facebook page for all Pub events. PubOneEleven@ facebook.com. Come in today for friendly staff and warm and inviting environment!! See you soon!! The Playhouse at White Lake 304 South Mears Ave. Whitehall 231-894-4048 www.theplayhouseatwhitelake.org This historic 1916, city-owned playhouse features year round entertainment. The Annual Summer Theatre Festival is a highlight for all visitors. White Lake Chorale 1101 S. Mears Ave. Whitehall 231-893-5745 [email protected] An all volunteer community choir. See us on Facebook! 8 9 l A te A est medic l A / re lons sA REAL ESTATE RE/MAX BY THE WATER Brian McMurray, Managing Broker Aldyn Realty Whitehall 231-893-1800 721 E. Colby Helping make your dreams real. Whether you’re Whitehall 231-343-0404 buying or selling, we can help. [email protected] Specializing in lakeshore living. We bring Tannery Bay extensive knowledge and skill to help you with 407 W. Staples Drive all your real estate needs. Broker/Owner: Lynda Whitehall Lear Balkema. Realtor: Breann Fagan www.tannerybay.com Homes at Tannery Bay on White Lake offer Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt spectacular vistas, stunning lakeshore beaches, 1321 E.
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