Ottawa district, Michigan, United States

Places to visit near Fruitport

Fruitport is a town in Ottawa district, Michigan, United States, home to about 1,111 people. Within 50 km by road there are 243 places to visit — 97 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 83 parks, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens and 18 beaches & coast. The must-see places are P.J. Hoffmaster State Park (11 km), Mona Lake (12 km) and Pere Marquette Railroad Locomotive 1223 (12 km).

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Fruitport, Michigan
Fruitport, Ottawa district, Michigan, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fruitport at a glance

Location
Ottawa district, Michigan, United States
Population
about 1,111
Coordinates
43.1320° N, 86.1548° W
Places within 50 km
243 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Fruitport

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Fruitport: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Fruitport

114 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Fruitport. The closest is Spring Lake (5 km); the best-known is Mona Lake (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Fruitport

88 parks within 100 km of Fruitport. The closest is Pomona Park (1 km); the best-known is P.J. Hoffmaster State Park (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fruitport

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fruitport. The closest is Ferrysburg Nature Preserve (10 km); the best-known is Hackley Park (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Fruitport

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Fruitport. The closest is Stahl Bayou (3 km); the best-known is South Pierhead Inner Light (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Fruitport

10 museums within 100 km of Fruitport. The closest is Tri-Cities Historical Museum (12 km); the best-known is Muskegon Art Museum (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Fruitport

8 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Fruitport. The closest is Eastmans Island (10 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Fruitport

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fruitport
  2. 12 km Mona Lake · lake, Muskegon
  3. 8 km P.J. Hoffmaster State Park · park, Muskegon
  4. 10 km Grand Haven South Pierhead Entrance Light · beach, Michigan
  5. 1 km South Pierhead Inner Light · beach, Michigan
  6. 1 km Grand Haven State Park · park, Ottawa
  7. 14 km Back to Fruitport

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    Places near Fruitport by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs114Spring Lake (5 km)
    Parks88Pomona Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Ferrysburg Nature Preserve (10 km)
    Beaches & coast18Stahl Bayou (3 km)
    Museums10Tri-Cities Historical Museum (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves8Eastmans Island (10 km)
    Forts & heritage5Battle Point Site (13 km)
    Churches5Holland Museum (48 km)
    Other attractions3Pere Marquette Railroad Locomotive 1223 (12 km)
    Temples3Corkscrew (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2Bettes Tower Hill (43 km)
    Waterfalls1Adventure Falls (32 km)

    Fruitport: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fruitport?

    P.J. Hoffmaster State Park (park, about 11 km), Mona Lake (lake, about 12 km), Pere Marquette Railroad Locomotive 1223 (attraction, about 12 km), Grand Haven State Park (park, about 14 km), South Pierhead Inner Light (beach, about 14 km), Grand Haven South Pierhead Entrance Light (beach, about 15 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fruitport?

    243 places on Spotwander: 97 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 83 parks, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 beaches & coast, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Fruitport?

    Spring Lake, about 5 km by road; Little Black Lake (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Fruitport?

    Pomona Park, about 1 km by road; Water Tower Park (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Fruitport?

    Ferrysburg Nature Preserve, about 10 km by road; Minnie Skwarek Nature Preserve (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fruitport?

    Start in Fruitport, visit Mona Lake, then P.J. Hoffmaster State Park, then Grand Haven South Pierhead Entrance Light, then South Pierhead Inner Light, then Grand Haven State Park, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fruitport?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Fruitport

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Fruitport’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Fruitport on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.