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Generations of diners, lodgers and tourists from around the globe have discovered true Bavarian hospitality thanks to Dorothy and her late husband William "Tiny" Zehnder. Guests experience the old-world European charm of the Bavarian Inn - whether it's the famous chicken dinners, fresh baked goods or Michigan's greatest selection of German beer. Bavarian Inn also prides itself on being one of the top consumers of Pure Michigan agricultural products, striving to serve more Michigan-grown and produced foods and Michigan-produced beverages than any other restaurant. Authentic German a ... Read more
Utica
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan is the ultimate indoor LEGO playground - perfect for families with young children! You'll love our two interactive rides, 4D Cinema, LEGO Factory Tour, Build & Test areas, MINILAND, LEGO City play structure and more! Plus, take a class in the Creative Workshop and learn top tips from our expert builders!
Michigan's largest amusement and water park. Featuring fun for the whole family! Located in North Muskegon, and hour drive from Grand Rapids.
Our theme park is a step back into the Netherlands of over 100 years ago, complete with authentic Dutch architecture, flowering gardens, canals and windmills. The history and culture of the Dutch come to life as our associates, dressed in native costumes including wooden shoes, demonstrate village life. Songs from our towering 25-bell carillon greet arriving visitors. While strolling through the park, they can enjoy the music of our Amsterdam street organs, and watch the klompen (wooden shoe) dancers kick up their heels with our Dutch folk dance. Afterward, everyone can join the fun and bec ... Read more
Part adventure, part restaurant, and wholly entertaining. The Rainforest Cafe is a A WILD PLACE TO EAT and exciting thrill for all ages. Wild times await in a decorative jungle with animatronics and a menu of delicious American and tropical fare. Vis ... Read more
Auburn Hills
SEA LIFE is Michigan's largest aquarium, with over 5,000 creatures and 250 species including sharks, stingrays, seahorses, a giant Pacific octopus, green sea turtle and more! Plus, you'll get to touch a crab, sea star, urchin and other rockpool creatures in our Interactive Touchpool!
Berlin Raceway located in Marne, MI (Just outside of Grand Rapids) is a premier short track featuring 7 classes of cars, in addition to visiting series such as ARCA, CRA, Must See Xtreme Sprints and others. The Track is a 7/16 Mile oval and has been in operation since 1950 and has featured some of the biggest names in motorsports over the years. Watch stock cars, modifieds and sprint cars battle head to head and cheer on your favorite driver. Berlin is a family friendly environment and is a great way to have some fun outside and an affordable cost. Berlin's Mascot Horsepower is always there to ... Read more
Grand Rapids
Circle Theater is a preforming arts theatre created to enrich, entertain, and educate our community through exceptional theatrical arts in an intimate setting.
The Grand Rapids Civic Theatre remains one of the great community theatres in the nation, through the passionate delivery of high-quality live performance, innovative and comprehensive education, enriching volunteer participation, and a superior customer experience.
The Grand Rapids Griffins are a professional hockey team in the American Hockey League (AHL). They play in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Van Andel Arena. They are the AHL affiliate to the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League.
The Grand Rapids Symphony presents more than 400 performances each year, touching the lives of some 170,000. Nearly half of those who benefit are students, senior citizens and people with disabilities reached through extensive education and community service programs. The Symphony sponsors the Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus, Grand Rapids Youth Symphony and Classical Orchestra, Grand Rapids Youth Choruses, and it also provides the orchestra for Opera Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Ballet Company. Led by Music Director David Lockington and Associate Conductor John Varineau, the orchestra ... Read more
Van Andel Arena is a 12,000+ seat entertainment venue in downtown Grand Rapids, hosting the biggest names in concerts, comedy, family shows and sporting events.
The West Michigan Whitecaps are a professional minor league baseball team. A member of the 16-team Midwest League and Class A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, the Whitecaps play 70 home and 70 road games each season. "Home" is Fifth Third Ballpark, a privately-owned stadium built in conjunction with the Whitecaps' arrival in 1994, located in Comstock Park, MI (seven miles north of Grand Rapids, MI).
Visit Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District for many of your recreation and fun needs! Shoot the Tube with Crystal River Outfitters, Glen Arbor's Original Outfitter! Offering Kayak, Canoe & Stand Up Paddleboard rentals for use on the Crystal River, Lake Michigan and other inland lakes. You also won't want to miss the large array of clothing, swimwear & footwear- from brands like Quiksilver, O'Neill, Carve Designs, Reef, Oluaki & Vissla. The Cyclery offers Bike Rentals, Sales & Service. Explore the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail and beyond via a bike from our ren ... Read more
June - Labor Day: M, W, F, 8am-8pm, Sat. 8am-5pm. Labor Day - Halloween: M, W, F, 8am-7pm, Sat. 8am-5pm Halloween-Christmas: Wed & Sat. 10am - 5pm After Christmas: Call for an Appointment
Utica
Relax and splash around in the hotels 10,000 foot, expanded pool area featuring a wet and wild splash pad, zero depth toddler play area with mini slides and tipping buckets. Or simply relax in the hot tub, and single lane swim area featuring a swirling vortex pool.
Part adventure, part restaurant, and wholly entertaining. The Rainforest Cafe is a A WILD PLACE TO EAT and exciting thrill for all ages. Wild times await in a decorative jungle with animatronics and a menu of delicious American and tropical fare. Vis ... Read more
Every morning, our bakers fill the air with the wonderful aromas of breads, donuts, pastries and pies. Come and enjoy the good foods with a cup of coffee. At lunch, you can indulge in soups and sandwiches. We have a lunch box menu so you can order your lunch to go or for your office functions. Outside you can enjoy the play area with picnic tables near our big apple. Bring home a pie for dessert or a loaf of one of our popular breads. In the apple room, you can get a taste of many different apple varieties. Depending on the season, you can purchase sweet and tart cherries, peaches, ap ... Read more
At the Y we will help build your child's confidence by focusing on making good decisions through morals and values. Kids are the building blocks for the future. That is why helping to create strong, healthy kids is the foundation of all YMCA programs. We believe in nurturing the potential of every child and teen. This is done through child care, education, leadership, sports, and play. These programs allow us to take an active hand in helping each child succeed in their goals and reaching their full potential.
Celebrate your next special occasion with a Brickday Party at Bricks & Minifigs! Reserve a 90-minute LEGO-themed party for a birthday, graduation, or pretty much any other occasion you can think of. Parties include LEGO@ free building, race car building & racing, a free minifig for every party participant, and more! Parties are offered on Fridays and Saturdays, and we provide the space, activities, LEGO, decorations, supplies, and a party host to run the fun. We look forward to hosting your next special occasion at Bricks & Minifigs Grand Rapids!
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center offers lots of family fun. Activities include pizza/pasta buffet, indoor electric go-karts, out door go-carts, bumper boats, bumper cars, frog hopper, paddle boats, mini Golf, laser tag, batting cages, ropes course, and lots more! Open 10 AM- 11:00PM Monday-Saturday and 12:00PM-11:00PM On Sunday. Buffet closes at 9:00 PM Every day.
Inflatable Fun Zone is up and running through October. $5 for HVS Members, $7 for Non-Members. Call us to check for open days and times.
Family friendly bowling. No alcohol is served to provide a family friendly atmosphere. Bumpers available on all 24 lanes.
ROLLER SKATING: The Kentwood Fun Spot is Grand Rapids Finest Skating rink. We have been faithfully serving the community for over 60 years and are the oldest existing business in the city of Kentwood. We offer public skating, birthdays, private group skating, fund raisers, and much much more. We partner with the Grand Raggidy Roller Girls and provide them with a venue that supports their practice needs. We also have speed skating club called GR Speed that practices out of our facility and consistently earns high marks in local, regional and national competition. We have new skates and of ... Read more
Tarry Hall Roller Rink has been a family tradition in the Southwest market since 1968. Family owned and operated we now host over 50,000+ individuals a year through our doors. This number is virtually an even split between private party attendance and public skating sessions.
At the Y we will help build your child's confidence by focusing on making good decisions through morals and values. Kids are the building blocks for the future. That is why helping to create strong, healthy kids is the foundation of all YMCA programs. We believe in nurturing the potential of every child and teen. This is done through child care, education, leadership, sports, and play. These programs allow us to take an active hand in helping each child succeed in their goals and reaching their full potential.
Located on 80 acres of land in Alto, MI, Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park is a unique, hands-on experience for the entire family. The park boasts a distinct collection of exotic animals and reptiles, and the variety and dynamic atmosphere make Boulder Ridge anything but your average zoo.
The Detroit Zoo's African Grasslands provides a great opportunity to learn about the diverse, adaptable species of the vast African Savannah. Amphibiville is a village dedicated to and inhabited by amphibians from around the world, a unique environment for the celebration of this often-overlooked group of animals. Visitors can enjoy some of our most fascinating animals in a whole new way. Instead of looking through glass or over a moat, patrons can get face to face with our red kangaroos and wallabies " from inside the Australian Outback Adventure habitat! Come and experience th ... Read more
One of the world's most significant botanic and sculpture experiences, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park serves more than a half-million visitors annually. Meijer Gardens was recently ranked in the top 100 most-visited art museums worldwide by Art Newspaper, the leading publication in global art news. The 132-acre grounds feature Michigan's largest tropical conservatory; one of the largest children's gardens in the country; arid and Victorian gardens with bronze sculptures by Degas and Rodin; a carnivorous plant house; outdoor gardens; and a 1900-seat outdoor amphitheater, featuring ... Read more
A child friendly zoo with people friendly animals located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan just 40 minutes west of the Mackinac Bridge. Enjoy feeding the deer, goats, llama and even the bear. You will see tiger, cougar, wolves, bobcat, river otter, camel, alligator, grizzly bear and more. Check out the gift shop filled with wildlife related gifts and souvenirs for all ages
The permanent exhibits are the core of the Museum's program. They allow visitors to participate in history, not just view it, while reviewing the highlights of the lives of President and Mrs. Ford. In addition to the permanent exhibits, a succession of temporary exhibits draw upon the rich holdings of the entire Presidential libraries system, the Smithsonian Institution, the National Archives, and others. Not all museum programs revolve around the exhibits schedule. Museum staff organize and host special events, everything from a 1940s fashion show to activities for school children. The Mu ... Read more
The Art Museum plans programs for families that will spark a child's interest in the arts. Every work of art in the galleries is special and filled with surprises, so don't try to see the entire museum in just one day. Spending a longer time looking at and discussing just a few of your favorites, will enhance the connection your family makes to the inspiring objects on view. By engaging with original works of art and participating in creative and interactive learning experiences, your children will develop skills that are necessary for success in all school subjects.
Van Andel Museum Center has 80,000 square feet of permanent exhibits space and is capable of hosting major traveling exhibitions each year in a 9,500 square foot changing exhibit gallery. The building's design on the east, or river side, employs natural light as a major architectural element, while on the west side the exhibit galleries are windowless, to protect Museum collections and exhibitions from the long-term degradation of sunlight. The large windows on the east frame the historic Grand River and bring bright natural light into the Galleria and cafe during the day. At night, the win ... Read more
The John Ball Zoological Garden is owned and operated by the County of Kent. The John Ball Zoological Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation serving as a private support organization for the John Ball Zoo. The Zoo Society incorporated in 1950 and has been working in partnership with the Zoo since that time. The Society operates a membership program, food services and the Gift Shop, coordinates publicity and promotions, and conducts fund-raising operations. The Zoo Society contributions include funds for promotions, events, marketing, advertising, animal purchases, a portion of the edu ... Read more
The Zoo encompasses over 20 acres and features more than 500 individual animals representing approximately 160 different species. As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and participant in its Species Survival Plan (SSP) programs, we are committed to the preservation of endangered animals and are actively developing strategies that will help protect species and preserve their wild habitats. Through education, conservation, research and recreation, Potter Park Zoo provides a wonderfully wild experience for students and families. With an exciting 15-20 year mast ... Read more
Winter Camps for ages 5-10yrs December: 10, 17, 27, 28, 29 & 30, 2016 All camps run 9am - 3pm. Sign up for just one or more. Drop off your child at the Toledo Zoo for a winter adventure. Your child will experience non-stop fun with exciting exhibit tours, amazing animal visitor's, cool crafts & goofy games. This is a great way to be active during a school break. Mid-December dates allow parents time for easy holiday shopping. Toledo Zoo Members: $40 per day Non-Members: $45 per day www.toledozoo.org/year-round-camps
UICA is Michigan's largest contemporary arts center and a dynamic, multidisciplinary laboratory for the advancement of the art of our time. UICA showcases groundbreaking visual arts exhibitions, innovative performances and presentations, studio programs for local artists, cutting-edge films, as well as educational and expressive arts programs for youth and adults.
The James C. Veen Observatory, owned and operated by the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association, is available for group tours most of the year (mid-March through mid-November). These evenings feature tours of the observatory, audio visual presentations, observing of stars, planets, and other astronomical objects through the large telescopes. There are also opportunities for Q&A sessions with local astronomers.
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