Things To Do
in Norton Shores

A scenic 22-mile rail-trail that offers a smooth surface for walking, hiking, and biking, with beautiful views of woods and wetlands.

A beachside park featuring hiking trails along the lakeshore with opportunities for bird watching and enjoying natural scenery.

A nature preserve with trails that wind through various ecosystems, perfect for hiking and observing local wildlife.

Offers a variety of trails through forests, dunes, and along Lake Michigan, suitable for hikers of all skill levels.

Features trails that provide stunning views of the dunes and lake, along with opportunities for hiking, bird watching, and photography.

Located approximately 45 miles southwest of Norton Shores, this is the largest airport in the region, serving as a hub for both domestic and international flights.

Located about 160 miles southeast of Norton Shores, this is one of the busiest airports in the United States, offering extensive international and domestic flight options.

Situated around 170 miles southwest of Norton Shores, O'Hare is a major hub for international travel and one of the busiest airports globally.

Located approximately 90 miles northwest of Norton Shores, this airport serves numerous domestic routes and some international flights.

Located about 90 miles southeast of Norton Shores, this airport handles many domestic and international flights.

The largest demographic group, primarily consisting of individuals identifying as Caucasian.

A significant demographic group comprised of individuals identifying as Black or African American.

This group includes individuals of Spanish or Latin American descent.

A smaller demographic group representing individuals of Asian descent.

Individuals who identify with two or more racial backgrounds.

A smaller population of individuals identifying as Native American or Alaska Native.

An even smaller demographic group of individuals identifying as Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.

A team sport played on a rectangular field where two teams compete to score points by advancing a ball into the opposing team's end zone.

A team sport in which two teams of five players each try to score points by shooting a ball through the opponent's hoop.

A team sport played by two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball. The objective is to score by getting the ball into the opposing goal.

A bat-and-ball game played between two teams of nine players, where the goal is to score runs by hitting a pitched ball and running around bases.

A team sport where two teams of six players are separated by a net and try to score points by hitting a ball over the net onto the opponent's court.

A racket sport played individually against a single opponent or between two teams of two players each. Players score points by hitting a ball over a net into the opponent's court.

A game where players use clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible.

A team sport played on ice, where skaters use sticks to hit a puck into the opposing team's goal to score points.

A popular individual sport involving running over various distances, often organized in races or marathons.

An individual or team water sport that involves moving through water using the arms and legs.