Days Inn Grand Haven is just minutes from sandy Lake Michigan beaches, gorgeous sunsets, downtown shopping and dining.

Accommodations include King, Queen and Double. Most rooms include microwave and refrigerator. Amenities include our heated indoor pool, whirlpool, game room and free Wi-Fi throughout. Enjoy a complimentary Daybreak continental breakfast.

Our Grand Haven hotel is just minutes from great shopping, dining and sightseeing. Picnic on the sandy shores of Lake Michigan at Grand Haven State Park, or take in the scenic views of Lake Michigan, the boardwalk, the Grand Haven pier and lighthouse.

Warm hospitality and great value make our Grand Haven hotel your perfect getaway.

Days Inn Grand Haven

1500 S Beacon Blvd.

Grand Haven, MI 49417

616-842-1999

www.daysinn.com

In the lively tradition of riddles and rhymes, can you determine the following family vacation destination?

(Hint: It’s a northern state.)

The biggest magic supplies maker calls me home;

My Capitol boasts a magnificent dome.

I’m number one in boat registrations

And boast the first land-grant university in the nation.

Our zoo gave the animals freedom to roam –

No cages for them, they could be right at home!

Stevie Wonder was born here,

Madonna was, too.

As were Ted Nugent, Tommy James,

And corn flakes for you.

So who could I be?

Please guess. (Yes, you can!)

I’m none other than…

Michigan!

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If the state of Michigan isn’t on your list of family vacation destination possibilities, it should be… here’s why.

Recently, the highly respected National Council of State Tourism Directors (NCSTD) handed out its prestigious 2007 Mercury Awards to tourism offices from across America and her five territories. Not only did Michigan’s tourism team win for best Television Broadcasting, it also snagged the title of Best Overall Program.

But what do these types of honors mean for your Michigan family vacation? Plenty!

This type of national recognition carries with it a commitment to continue the tradition of excellence that has won so many kudos. Consequently, any traveler to one of the many Michigan hotels is likely to be treated as if he or she were royalty.

Additionally, any locale providing Michigan lodging is going to be well aware that this kind of honor is special and can correspond to strong amounts of tourism. Thus, extra measures [...]