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101 Things to Do in the White Lake Area
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| 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. |
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