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3.17 out of 5 Rider Rating 3.17
7 Reviews

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Apr 30, 2008

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GJRonK
2629 McR Points
July 23, 2019
--Not much to say. Pleasant ride, green…
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Guest
May 9, 2013
Great road to get south of town into wine country
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Written Directions

Beginning in New Buffalo,MI, hit the Red Arrow Hwy north. You'll see lots of art and craft stores. Once in a while you'll see a break in the trees so you can see Lake Michigan. Stop at Hager Beach, it's very secluded with very soft sand. Farther north becomes more scenic with trees. Late Sept/early Oct is the best time. Blue Star Memorial Hwy is very scenic in the Fall. Once in Holland (we stayed at Country Inn and Suites, tough to find, but nice), take James St. west to Lakeshore drive. This was an awesome ride seeing the nice homes on Lake Michigan. Once in Grand Haven, turn left on Grand Ave, then right on Harbor St. If you're riding close to sunset, I would stop at the Kirby House and sit upstairs outside and watch the sunset and boats coming in. Very romantic. I would stay off of Hwy 31 unless you're in a hurry. It's a rough hwy.

Scenery

Art gallery, craft stores, Lake Michigan, Red Arrow Hwy, Blue Star Memorial Hwy.

Drive Enjoyment

The Red Arrow Hwy is a great road, gradual turns, no twisties here. Blue Star Memorial Hwy is a bit old with the occasional pothole, but nothing major. There are spots than need resurfacing, but you can avoid them. Lakeshore Drive is a pleasure.

Tourism Opportunities

Lots of small towns south of Holland, MI. Holland and Grand Haven have tons of shopping, fuel, and eateries. I would recommend the Country Inn and Suites in Holland, MI off James St. (turn right off Hwy 31, in the shopping area in the back). Kirby House in Grand Haven, Mi is a neat place, sit up top outside and watch the boats and sunset.

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Duq
June 30, 2021
21 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Sections of this road are really rough! They have repaved some sections so it is getting better. Plenty of watering holes to stop during your ride.
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gruve76
August 30, 2021
149 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Nice road besides Lake Michigan. Although the state of Michigan is not great at filling potholes the road can get bad at times.
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Guest
April 2, 2010
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Done this ride before and enjoyed it. Bout ready to venture out again this afternoon. Hope it goes as well as last time.
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