
Bear Lake’s Sparkle in the Park
Come see thousands upon thousands of Christmas lights set up in nearly 50 holiday displays at Hopkins Park in Bear Lake.
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The quaint, harbor village of Pentwater offers “Movies on the Green” during June-August. Films are shown on the Village Green in downtown Pentwater at 8pm.
Pentwater is one of the most charming villages in Michigan, and friendly merchants are happy to welcome you into their shops. Here you’ll find a wonderful variety of gift ideas for you or someone special. You can spend hours browsing these shops, or the numerous art galleries throughout town. Take a break and enjoy lunch or dinner at one of Pentwater’s restaurants. Some offer outside dining that overlooks Pentwater Lake. Or treat yourself to an ice cream cone and sit in the Village Green- sun or shade, there’s a place for you!
This small village creates memories for you and your family that won’t soon be forgotten. Read the stories below or go to the Pentwater destination page.
The Pentwater River provides opportunities to experience a paddle sport for the first time or take on a challenge for those more experienced.
Get some fresh air and exercise during those cold winter months when you hit the Pentwater Pathway for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
Find artifacts, photographs, and lots of information and stories about the rich history of Pentwater at this historic museum!
The village of Pentwater, Michigan has beautiful beaches and fun shops to explore. They also host many festivals and events all year.
The North and South Pierhead Lights are located in Pentwater along Lake Michigan and are rare pier range light systems along the Great Lakes.
Welcome to Charles Mears State Park in Pentwater, Michigan. Lake Michigan beaches for great boating and swimming, camping, and family fun.
Pentwaer fishing reports for Pentwater Lake and Lake Michigan are provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Pentwater Chamber of Commerce
(231) 869-4150
324 S. Hancock St., Pentwater, MI, 49449

Come see thousands upon thousands of Christmas lights set up in nearly 50 holiday displays at Hopkins Park in Bear Lake.

The Ludington Area Festival of Lights is a dazzling drive-thru light display that runs from Thanksgiving until the last weekend of December.

Current family-friendly events in West Michigan, great, fun, things to do for kids of all ages! Fun for the whole family!

Manistee Michigan’s Victorian Sleighbell Parade and Old Christmas Weekend is held the first full weekend of December.

Pentwater’s Christmas in the Village, held throughout the month of December, has carriage rides, shopping, craft fair, and more.

Visit the Old Mission Peninsula, situated between the west arm and east arm of Grand Traverse Bay.

Take one of the most scenic drives in the nation as you travel across M-22 in West Michigan. A long winding road of adventure awaits!

Michigan has a public ORV trail system for four different riding opportunities–motorcycles, ATVs, ORVs, and scramble areas.

The Michigan Audubon Society Lake Bluff Center overlooks Lake Michigan near Manistee and features wildlife and a bird sanctuary.

A magnificent display of color; the Northern Lights can be viewed at the right time of year at the right place in West Michigan!

Various farm markets around Traverse City offer a bounty of the best-tasting produce around, with many open from May until early fall.