We ride from Whitehall to Hesperia on Sunday, and leave Hesperia on Monday for Big Rapids.
We last stayed in Hesperia in 2011.
Note to residents: We will be riding along M-20 for a short distance on Sunday. Most riders will pedal through between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Expect bicycle traffic in and around town all afternoon and evening as PALM riders enjoy the local parks, restaurants and more. Monday morning we leave the school heading north, typically between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m.
Hesperia, Michigan is a unique village. In 1866 the village was built with the White River running through the center, making it a focal point of interest. About half of the village lies in Newfield Township in Oceana County and half in Denver Township in Newaygo County. Est. population: 954
Our site host is Hesperia Community Schools. The high school and middle school are located at 96 S Division St, Hesperia, MI 49421.
The Hesperia Community Library is located at 80 S Division St.
(Closed Sunday; opens at 10 a.m. Monday)
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Daniel’s Restaurant (55 E South Ave) is open until 9 p.m. Sunday and opens at 6:30 a.m. on Monday.
Angelo’s & Riccardo’s (161 N Division Ave) is open until 11:59 p.m. Sunday and opens at 10 a.m. on Monday.
Fat Boys Pizza (246 S Division St) is open until 7:45 p.m. on Sunday and closed Monday.
Hesperia House Restaurant (205 S Division St) is open Sunday until 9 p.m. and opens at 7 a.m. Monday
Hesperia Sport Shop is nearby at 65 Alpha Ave, just south of the school.
Hesperia Hardware is located at 208 S Division St. if you have any hardware needs while visiting.
Webster Park is located at 80 S Division St and there are other parks to visit nearby.
Hesperia Antique & Curio (147 North Division Ave.) is closed Sunday and opens at 10 a.m. Monday. (Those interested may wish to see if they will ship purchases.)
The post office in Hesperia (100 W Michigan Ave) opens at 9 a.m. on Monday.
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