Grand Rapids Attractions

Indoor family water park includes three story waterslide, large hot tub, as well as activity, lap and vortex pools. Public welcome. Contact hotel for admission pricing. MORE >>

Indoor Family Water Park includes a "Splash Tower" with a four-story waterslide. Public welcome. Contact hotel for admission pricing. MORE >>

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 >>

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 >>

Free admission! 143 acres of woods, streams and meadows. 4 miles of trails open dawn to dusk daily. Saturday community programs. Wildlife rehabilitation center, CSA farm, seasonal camps, historic buildings, festivals 4 times yearly, and a working sugarbush. Memberships available, volunteers always welcomed. A warm and friendly atmosphere to explore, connect and deepen your relationship to the earth. Educational family fun in a natural setting. MORE >>

Discover award winning wines and hand crafted beer. A perfect place to host a party for clients and quests. 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 >>

$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 >>

DeVos Performance Hall, located in the DeVos Place convention center, is Grand Rapids' premier performing arts facility. It is home to the Symphony, Ballet, Opera, and Broadway Theatre Guild. 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 Riverboat, built 20 years ago, has moved to a new location in Jenison along the river at a historic landing where steamboats in the mid 1800s would dock for transporting passengers up and down the Grand River. The Grand Lady is 102 feet long, holds up to 150 passengers, weighs 70 tons, and is unique with its bright red paddlewheels. Regular two-hour weekly cruises, Thurs evenings with music, and Sunday afternoons from May 1 through October 31. MORE >>

Check out for information on exhibitions and programs at GRAM. Changing exhibitions feature local, national and international artists. The museum collection spans Renaissance to Modern Art, with particular strength in European and American 19th and 20th century painting and sculpture. The Works on Paper Study includes more than 3,500 prints, drawing, and photographs. Special Friday night admission, FREE for members and $5.00 for non members on Fridays from 5:00 p.m. MORE >>

This museum offers world-class exhibits on history, nature, cultural heritage and more. Ride a 1928 carousel, catch a show in the planetarium or eat in the cafe overlooking the Grand River. General Admission charged. MORE >>

A national historic district with over 60 different architectural styles and 1300 houses dating from 1844-1920's. Self-guided walking tour brochure is available at the HHA office or website. Annual home tour is the first weekend of October. MORE >>

Offering the finest in vertical entertainment, Higher Ground offers a 23-foot high artificial rock-climbing wall and a special bouldering room for your "above it all" experience. MORE >>

Over 2,000 animals and more animal touching exhibits than any other zoo in Michigan; stingrays & sharks, 2 petting corrals, wallabies, camels and budgies. Chimpanzees - lions - grizzly bear - otters - snow leopards - Komodo dragon - and many large and small primates. Indoor and outdoor viewing. Full concessions and gift shop. Featuring 300-foot ZIPline, 4-story Ropes Adventure Course, Swan Boats. New 2012: Funicular (tram). MORE >>

La Grande Vitesse means the great swiftness, or the grand rapids. Internationally known sculptor, Alexander Calder, designed this piece specifically for this site. It was installed in 1969. MORE >>

The LAHM provides both permanent and temporary exhibits surrounding the history of the Lowell area. A beautifully decorated Victorian parlor, dining room, and porch allow the visitor to take a step back in time. MORE >>

This 1908 masterpiece of the prairie-style design is one of the most complete restorations of a Frank Lloyd Wright house in existence. Admission free. Call 616-246-4821 for hours. MORE >>

Visit a re-creation of a 19th-century Dutch town which features interactive activities happening every 15 minutes, including Dutch folk dancing, wooden shoe carving, movies and rides for the kids. Specialty shops feature gifts imported from around the world. MORE >>

Cruise beautiful Lake Michigan on a lunch, scenic or dinner cruise. Private charter cruises are also available for up to 150 people for graduation parties, reunions, weddings and corporate events. MORE >>

Family owned and operated fruit farm, market, cider mill, bakery and lunchroom. An 1800s gift barn featuring a winery and distinctive gifts. Admission free. MORE >>

Family owned and operated fruit farm market, cider mill, bakery and lunchroom. An 1800s gift barn features a winery, tasting room and distinctive gifts. Wine tasting includes a souvenir wine glass. $3.00 per person or $5.00 per couple MORE >>

Presenting spectacular and educational multi-media sky shows and laser light shows for all ages in its Digistar theater. Shows change several times a year. Admission charged. MORE >>

Created by internationally known artist, Maya Lin. Water is featured in the frozen, liquid and vapor states. Concerts are held on summer evenings and ice skate rentals are provided in the winter. A fee is charged for each skating session. MORE >>

Saugatuck Dune Rides offer a 35-minute scenic ride over Lake Michigan sand dunes. Open seven days a week, May-September and weekends in October. MORE >>

Star of Saugatuck is an authentic sternwheel paddleboat offering scenic 1-½ hour narrated cruises on the Kalamazoo River and Lake Michigan (conditions permitting). Snacks are available on board. MORE >>

Indoor family water park includes three story waterslide, large hot tub, as well as activity, lap and vortex pools. Public welcome. Contact hotel for admission pricing. MORE >>

UICA's Film Theatre is downtown's only cinema, presenting films 6 days a week. The theatre presents the latest independent, art and documentary films. Film admission is $8 for the public and $4 for UICA members. MORE >>

Founded in 1977, the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) is Michigan’s largest contemporary arts center and a dynamic laboratory for the advancement of the art of our time. Includes 197-seat film theatre offering documentary, foreign and independent films six days a week. Open: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Members FREE, Adults $8, Seniors and Students $6, Five and under FREE MORE >>

Concerts, entertainment and sports venue. MORE >>

The Wealthy Theatre is a multicultural arts and education center inspiring respect and creativity among its neighbors and the broader community. MORE >>

Class A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. The Whitecaps play April through September at Fifth Third Ballpark. For ticket information, call (616) 784-4131. MORE >>

A thirty-acre park in a peaceful, natural waterfront setting. Authentic Dutch working windmill, De Zwaan, Dutch street organ, flowers, shops, picnic areas, hourly slide presentations and guided tours of the windmill. MORE >>