Placed Rated Almanac ranked Grand Rapids as the #3 city in the nation for fun and recreation. Probably because we offer all the cultural diversions of a cosmopolitan city along with the spectacular recreation of an outdoor paradise.
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Addiction Charters offers salmon and trout fishing excursions on magnificent Lake Michigan aboard fully-equipped 30 foot boat with experienced crew. Pleasure and sunset cruises also available. MORE >>
AJ's is your one stop for total family excitement! They offer go-karts, mini-golf, batting cages, bumper boats, arcade, food and prizes. Group rates and professional catering available. MORE >>
ALTICOR, is the parent company for Amway, Quixtar, and the Access Business Group. Interactive displays highlight our family of companies. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. For more information call 616-787-6701. Free admission. Reservations recommended for groups of 10 or more. MORE >>
Woods, ponds and streams preserved within the city. Animal exhibits and trails open every day, free. Admission charged for seasonal programs on maple syrup production, pioneer history and crafts. MORE >>
Discover award winning wines and hand crafted beer. A perfect place to host a party for clients and quests. MORE >>
"Indoor Family Water Park includes a Splash Tower" with a four-story waterslide. Public welcome. Contact hotel for admission pricing. MORE >>
The IMAX® large format film presentation is the most intense cinematic experience in West Michigan. Celebration! Cinema features the ultimate in stadium seating with Tempur-Pedic rocking chair seats. DLP Digital Cinema! MORE >>
A 20-screen theatre featuring DLP ® Digital Cinema projection. The ultimate in stadium theatre seating featuring Tempur-Pedic rocking chair seats! Ask for senior and college-student discounts. MORE >>
Located at M-6 and Kalamazoo, 16 screen theatre featuring state-of-the-art projection and digital sound. The ultimate in stadium theatre seating featuring Tempur-Pedic rocking chair seats & Dolby Digital 3D Cinema! MORE >>
$3.50 All Seats/ All Shows! Relax - it’s a Celebration! Cinema. Get the whole Celebration! experience at half the price! Also your art house for independent movies and alternative films! MORE >>
90 minute antique train rides every Weds. & Sat. (May-Oct), Saturdays only in April & November. Special Theme Trains: Bunny, Memorial Day, Great Train Robbery, Pumpkin & Santa Trains. Caboose parties & locomotive cab rides available. MORE >>
A regional museum focusing on rural, agriculture and farm life. The museum offers regularly changing exhibits, hands-on activities, folk music, quilting and art. Admission charged. MORE >>
Ride the go-karts, bumper boats and kiddie rides. Play on two miniature golf courses and enjoy the large arcade. Play Laser Tag and drive indoor electric go-karts! Great for birthdays and groups. Dine at our new buffet with four food islands of Pizza, Pasta, Salad & Desserts. MORE >>
Taste free samples of distinctive wines which have garnered more than 300 regional, national and international awards since 1973. Video winemaking presentation and a picnic facility. MORE >>
A roaster and distributor of specialty coffees and gourmet nuts since 1924. Tours available upon request. This 62,000 square-foot facility includes production, retail shop and training center. Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday. MORE >>
Built along the Grand River in 1974 by artist Joseph Kinnebrew, the Fish Ladder was created to aid spawning fish in their struggle to swim upstream. MORE >>
This 132-acre attraction features the most comprehensive outdoor sculpture collection in the Midwest, indoor and outdoor gardens, largest tropical conservatory in the state, nature trails, guided tram and 5 acre Children’s Garden. Admission charged. MORE >>
Shop and explore country at its best! The Ridge is just 10 minutes northwest of Grand Rapids, visit over 40 locations; farm markets, greenhouses and historical sites. Map on website. MORE >>
Experience America's most entertaining presidential museum. Attend a White House State Dinner, step inside the Oval Office and see the original Watergate burglar tools. Also, Smithsonian-caliber changing exhibitions. MORE >>
The Grand Lady is a 150-passenger sternwheel riverboat offering overnight cruises to Grand Haven, special event charters, sightseeing, lunch, brunch and dinner cruises featuring live entertainment. May-October. Reservations. MORE >>
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