1. Climb to the top of the tower at the White River Light Station Museum. | |
2. Take a selfie with the 48 foot tall World’s Largest Weathervane. | |
3. Charter a sunset cruise. | |
4. Explore our historical heritage at the Montague Museum. | |
5. Walk along the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan. | |
6. Bike, rollerblade, walk, or snowmobile the local bike trails. | |
7. Enjoy a Tuesday night summer concert at the Montague Band Shell. | |
8. Go antiquing at one of the area’s many antique shops. | |
9. Attend one of the 175 performances at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. | |
10. Meet Jeffrey the camel and explore a 700 acre farm and petting zoo. | |
11. Take in a show at the historic Playhouse. | |
12. Travel the White River by canoe, kayak, stand up board, raft, or tube. | |
13. Stroll and shop along the quaint downtown areas of Whitehall & Montague. | |
14. Be a “cowpoke” and go horseback riding. | |
15. Fish off the fishing bridge. | |
16. Run a 5K. | |
17. Buy fresh produce at the Farmers Market. | |
18. Roll a pumpkin down Dowling Hill during Pumpkinfest. | |
19. Visit a family dairy farm and drink endless chocolate milk. | |
20. Sled down Hanson Street hill. | |
21. Go boating, sailing, jet-skiing, and/or tubing on White Lake. | |
22. Watch spectacular sunsets. | |
23. Unwind at an area library. | |
24. Tour a caboose and learn the history of the railroads at the Caboose Museum. | |
25. Drive a disc at one of the area’s disc golf courses. | |
26. Take up sailing at the White Lake Yacht Club. | |
27. Hang a hammock and relax at Svensson Park. | |
28. Enjoy a carriage ride during Holiday Walk. | |
29. Create a perfect bouquet at a UPICK flower farm. | |
30. Participate in one of the guided White Lake Nature Walks. | |
31. Treat yourself to a stay at a charming local Bed & Breakfast. | |
32. Shout ‘fore!’ at one of the many local golf courses. | |
33. Purchase a one-of-a-kind piece of pottery at a local studio. | |
34. Do some birding at a local park. | |
35. Be exhilarated by a roller coaster ride. | |
36. Sip on a chocolate soda or malt at an old-fashioned soda fountain. | |
37. Find unique hand-crafted items at an arts & crafts festival. | |
38. Slide down Western Michigan’s tallest indoor waterslide. | |
39. Indulge in one of the many unique local restaurants. | |
40. Watch over 500 classic cars cruise the streets during Cruz’in’. | |
41. Uncover a murderer at a murder mystery dinner party. | |
42. Pick blueberries at a local farm. | |
43. Leaf peep during the Depot to Depot fall color tour. | |
44. Wade in the natural channel at Duck Lake State Park. | |
45. Savor many local flavors at the Taste of White Lake. | |
46. Charter a fishing boat for an unforgettable experience. | |
47. Explore antique wooden boats during White Lake Classic Boat & Car Show. | |
48. Go hiking or cross-country skiing on the trails at Owasippe Scout Reservation. | |
49. Get lost in a corn maze. | |
50. Rent a pontoon and drop an anchor at Long Point on White Lake. | |
51. Walk your dog around a fresh spring at Clear Springs Nature Preserve. | |
52. Enjoy the music at Vinyl Night. | |
53. Welcome Santa to town at the annual Christmas Parade. | |
54. Wave at the Petunia Patrol Volunteers. | |
55. Belt out a tune at an Open Mic Night in town. | |
56. Paint a masterpiece outdoors at a Plein Air group workshop. | |
57. Select a pumpkin at a local pumpkin patch. | |
58. Stop by the Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau for local information. | |
59. Catch a fish at the Kid’s Free Fishing weekend. | |
60. Eat outdoors while overlooking beautiful White Lake. | |
61. Try a taste of mead at Michigan’s first licensed, commercial meadery. | |
62. Check out a local exhibition at the Arts Council of White Lake. | |
63. Stock up on groceries during your vacation. | |
64. Meet new and familiar faces at the Harborlight Community Picnic. | |
65. Walk the bike trail bridge during the Labor Day Community Walk. | |
66. Enjoy a local street party. | |
67. Eat an elephant ear at one of the local festivals. | |
68. Ride a wave at a wave pool at WildWater Adventure in Michigan’s Adventure. | |
69. Check out the sculptures along the self-guided Art Walk. | |
70. Explore the river flats at Lions Park. | |
71. Take a cooking class. | |
72. Uncover a geocache. | |
73. Stretch at a yoga class. | |
74. Catch a glimpse of a bald eagle. | |
75. Participate in a guest artist workshop. | |
76. Buy a White Lake sweatshirt or t-shirt. | |
77. Oooh and Ahhh at fireworks over the lake. | |
78. Talk a walking tour of White Lake Area historic homes. | |
79. Sample a new beer at a local brewery. | |
80. Compete in a salmon tournament. | |
81. Relax with a massage. | |
82. Take in a movie on a rainy day. | |
83. Order an espresso while browsing books. | |
84. Sink a hole-in-one at a miniature golf course. | |
85. Explore a historic doctor’s office and apothecary at the Meinhardi Museum. | |
86. Carol at the Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. | |
87. Enjoy a frosty mug of local root beer along the White River. | |
88. Explore the diverse products and services at the White Lake Community Business Expo! | |
89. Try local fish favorites like perch and whitefish dip. | |
90. Find the unexpected at a repurpose shop. | |
91. Sample local chilis at the “Spoons & Tunes” beautification fundraiser. | |
92. Plan a picnic in an area park. | |
93. Walk the channel to the pier at Lake Michigan. | |
94. Visit with friends and enjoy a drink at a festival tent. | |
95. Bring an appetite to the Annual Rotary Pancake Breakfast. | |
96. Play at the playground at Goodrich Park. | |
97. Do some ice fishing in a shanty on White Lake. | |
98. Take a stroll through Henderson Lake Nature Center. | |
99. Learn about White Lake’s own Miss America 1961, Nancy Fleming. | |
100. Fly a kite along a Lake Michigan beach. | |
101. Observe the beautiful swans on White Lake and White River. | |