Grand Rapids is the best place in America to raise a family, says Forbes magazine. We can't argue - the city is filled with activities andinterests for every age. Here are a few of our favorite summer adventures!
Drop in to Grand Rapids Art Museum any Saturday for All Day with Arts, featuring hands-on art projects, kid-friendly tours and more.
Festival of the Arts takes over the streets of downtown for a family-friendly celebration that lets kids create art, listen to stories, play on a giant tire swing and much more. June 7-9.
Seussical the Musical is presented by a cast of 50 students from 17 different schools in West Michigan in grades 4-12. June 27-29.
Circle Theatre brings The Mystic Tale of Aladdin to the stage. June 27-30.
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre presents 12 Dancing Princesses, a new play based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale. July 26 - August 4.
Princess and the Pea at Master Arts Theatre is a youth summer stock production of the classic tale. July 19-27.
Camp Curious classes at Grand Rapids Public Museum provide kids aged 4-11 with interactive learning experiences in science, history, art and culture. Various sessions from June 11 - August 16.
Blandford Nature Center offers a wide range of full-day and full-week camps for ages 4-15. Designed to tap into the wonder and natural love children have for the outdoors. Various sessions from June 17 - August 9.
John Ball Zoo is a kid's dream, with more than 2,000 animals, a petting zoo and rides. Don't miss the new Grizzly Bear exhibit and Children's Tree Top Outpost.
The Children's Garden at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park invites play and adventure with a rock quarry, beaver lodge, story-telling garden, treehouse village and more.
Head to West Michigan beaches for a day of swimming, sand castle-building, dune climbing and more.
Cool off on the Splash Pad at Millennium Park - which also includes a swimming lake, sandy beach, picnic facilities and nearly 20 miles of biking/hiking trails. All just five minutes from downtown!
Pick berries and other fresh fruit at local farms - a great way to show your kids where their food comes from.
The Twilight Ride is a seven-mile cycling event through the streets of downtown - specifically designed for families with children 12 and under. Pre-show activities and after party at Grand Rapids Public Museum. June 21.
The Salvation Army Kroc Center's Camp Kroc is a series of week-long day camps loaded with sports, music, field trips, swimming and other great activities. Ages 5-12. Camp Kroc Jr. is designed for 4s and young 5s. Various sessions from June 10 - August 30.
Michigan's Adventure/Wild Water Adventure offers two ride-rich amusement parks for the price of one.
Get an incredible mountain bike workout at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery. You can indulge in some amazing food and drink while the kids hit the trail!
Climb 282 steps to the top of Mount Baldhead and descend onto the coastal sands of Lake Michigan's Oval Beach.
Play a challenging round of disc golf at Riverside Park on the outskirts of downtown.
Tackle the four-story ropes course and zip line at John Ball Zoo.
The Midnight Ride is a cycling event through the streets of downtown - specifically designed for families with children over age 12. Pre-show activities and after party at Grand Rapids Public Museum. June 21.
The Rhino Challenge is a 5K adventure race for ages 6 and up - designed to unite mom, dad and kids in pursuit of a common goal. July 20.
Take in an outdoor concert with your teen at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park - and check out other live music options.
See summer's biggest blockbusters on the city's biggest movie screen - the IMAX® theater at Celebration! Cinema.
Cheer NASCAR drivers and other speed demons to victory at Berlin Raceway, one of America's premier short-track stock-car courses.
Spend a day at the ballpark with the West Michigan Whitecaps, a Detroit Tigers affiliate.
Watch athletes engage in Olympics-style events at the Meijer State Games of Michigan, June 21-23.
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre presents Changing Minds, a laugh-out-loud musical about the challenges and rewards of high school. July 26 - August 4.
Teens (13-18 years old) can take a five-day film camp or acting camp at Compass College of Cinematic Arts in downtown Grand Rapids. June 24-28.
See Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at Grand Rapids Public Museum before it closes July 7. Its companion exhibit, Great Lakes Shipwrecks, remains here through November.
Kendall College of Art & Design offers various summer classes for different age groups: 5-6, 6-9, 10-12, 13-17 and 16-19.
Shop hundreds of brand-name stores conveniently located under two roofs - Woodland Mall and RiverTown Crossings Mall.
Explore "15 miles of cool cars" at the 28th Street Metro Cruise - two days and thousands of hot rods, low riders, muscle cars, performance cars, classics, antiques, even motorcycles! August 23-24.
Culture Pass GR offers exclusive specials and discounts at Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids Public Museum, DeVos Performance Hall, and 20 or so other GR attractions. Get a free Culture Pass card when you book select hotel packages or purchase a $10 Pass for your stay.
Enjoy our complimentary breakfast in the morning before heading over to Craig’s Cruisers Family Fun Center. After a day filled with racing go-karts, playing video games, and enjoying pizza at the all-you-can-eat pizza, pasta buffet come back to the Best Western Hospitality Hotel and Suites and relax in the areas largest indoor pool.
Our Craig's Cruisers package include room accommodations along with a complimentary pass for up to four peoples to enjoy Craig's incredible all-you-can-eat buffet. Each guest also receives one activity pass good for indoor go carts, laser tag, high ropes course, and five game credits.
Craig's Cruiser's Package, American breakfast for 4 guests daily, dinner for 4 guests upon arrival at Pizza Buffet, local calls, wireless Internet, 4 Craig's Cruiser's act passes for 2 adults and 2 children, self parking, roundtrip airport transportation, see Rate Rules
Package includes an overnight stay at the Hyatt Place Grand Rapids-South and 1 official Craig’s Cruisers Entertainment voucher per package. The voucher entitles you to one complimentary pass per person to Craig’s Incredible Pizza Buffet, one Craig’s Cruisers activity pass per person (includes their choice of one of the following activities: go-karts, laser tag, bumper cars, high ropes course, frog hopper, mini-golf*, bumper boats*, and kiddie karts*) *weather permitting activities, and 5 game credits per person. Voucher is good for party of up to 4 people. Call the Hyatt Place to book! 616-724-1234 ext. 0
Come visit one of Grand Rapids most popular attractions. The Frederik Meijer Gardens is ready for you to come and explore it. Whether traveling alone or with your family the Frederik Meijer Gardens will keep your day packed full of adventures! Attractions such as the Children's Garden, Tropical Conservatory, Arid Garden or the Carnivorous Plant House are just a few stops in your day. Visiting relatives during the holidays? Don't miss out on the "Christmas and Holidays Traditions around the World". You and your family will enjoy the spirit of the season while taking a ride on a horse-drawn carriage, hopping on the trolley or riding on the train around the Railway Garden, the choice is yours! We make it easier for you. This package includes a complimentary shuttle service to and from the Gardens.
Includes overnight accommodations, a $25.00 Old Chicago Certificate, complimentary round trip shuttle transportation, and two adult passes to Frederik Meijer Gardens (children’s passes available at ticket counter at gardens) starting at $139.00.
Come visit one of Grand Rapids most prized attractions. The Frederik Meijer Gardens is ready for you to come and explore it. Whether traveling alone or with your family the Frederik Meijer Gardens will keep your day packed full of adventures. Attractions such as the Children's Garden, Tropical Conservatory, Arid Garden or the Carnivorous Plant House are just a few stops in your day. Visiting relatives during the holidays? Don't miss out on the "Christmas and Holidays Traditions around the World". You and your family will enjoy the spirit of the season while taking a ride on a horse-drawn carriage, hopping on the trolley or riding on the train around the Railway Garden, the choice is yours! This package includes two tickets to the Gardens ($24 value), and we are just a mile down the road from the Gardens.
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Year-round Play-cation Package At the Country Inn & Suites East Beltline, only one block from Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, we offer guest room accommodations in a standard room and we include two tickets to Meijer Gardens (Value $24), as well as complimentary suite upgrades when available. Always free, fresh and hot breakfast buffet is included, in addition to use of our beautiful indoor pool, whirlpool and on site game room at the hotel. You can also enjoy free Internet, coffee and cookies 24 hours a day. During your stay, you will experience 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 named one of the world's 30 "Must-See Museums" by Patricia Schultz, author of 1,000 Places to See Before you Die. 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 1750-seat outdoor amphitheater, featuring an eclectic mix of world-renowned musicians every summer. The internationally acclaimed Sculpture Park features a permanent collection including works by Rodin, Oldenburg, Moore, Bourgeois and Plensa among others. Indoor galleries host changing sculpture exhibitions with recent exhibitions by Picasso, Degas, di Suvero, Borofsky and Calder. For more information, please visit www.meijergardens.org. Terms and Conditions Must book one day in advance Frederik Meijer Gardens is closed on Christmas Day Guarantee required Tax not included
Includes deluxe overnight accommodations for up to four people, four Castaway Bay wristbands, and a Craig’s Cruisers entertainment voucher that includes four passes to Craig’s Incredible Pizza Buffet, Craig’s Cruisers activity passes and 20 Game Credits, starting at $139.00.
Includes ten Castaway Bay wrist bands, two large one-topping pizzas, three 2-liter Pepsi products, $10 in game tokens, all for $179.00 + tax. (package valid Sundays only) Call hotel directly for booking - (616) 949-9222
Grab your friends and head to the Country for fun, food and swimming! This Kids Getaway includes: One night stay in a guest room with two queen beds All-you-can-eat pizza buffet at Craigs Cruisers for up to four people Four people also receive 5 game credits each and one activity pass each to either laser tag, bumper cars, rope wall, miniature golf, frog hopper, go-karts or kiddie karts Access to our indoor hotel pool Free hot breakfast including sausage, eggs and waffles We look forward to seeing you in the Country! Terms and Conditions Voucher for Craigs Cruisers presented at check-in Not redeemable for cash 24-hour cancellation policy
Spend the night at the Holiday Inn Express of Grand Rapids Southwest. Enjoy the free hot breakfast in the morning, indoor pool and spa. The package includes 2 adult tickets to the Meijer Gardens. The Butterflies are Blooming event takes place March 1, 2013-April 30-2013. The gardens are open year round. More tickets can be purchased at the Gardens. Prices vary depending on room type.
The Grand Rapids Public Museum has many full time exhibits and special exhibits that will intrigue everyone. Stop by and see the history of furniture city, stroll the old streets of Grand Rapids, or go on a scavenger hunt through the hallways. You can also take a ride on a carousel from 1928 above the Grand River. Offer includes: General admission to the Grand Rapids Public Museum for up to four guests, 2 adults and 2 children, Four carousel rides, 10% off total purchases at the museum cafe and curiosity shop, and enjoy our new bedding package, complimentary wireless internet, and complimentary hot breakfast to get your day started right.
Have some old fashioned fun at the Public Museum! Offer includes: General admission to the Grand Rapids Public Museum for up to four guests Four carousel rides 10% off total purchases at the museum cafe and curiosity shop Swimming in our indoor pool after a long day of fun Daily breakfast, featuring waffles with syrup and whipped cream Terms and Conditions Guests will receive the Grand Rapids Public Museum package voucher at check-in.
Includes overnight accommodations in a standard king or two double, a 2-liter bottle Pepsi product, one large one-topping pizza, and four Castaway Bay passes, starting at $119.00.
Get cultured in Grand Rapids with a FREE culture pass giving you discounts and special offers to many West Michigan arts and cultural organizations.
Book your Culture Pass GR package today and receive a FREE Culture Pass when you check in to your hotel.
Includes a $40 gift card for breakfast, self or valet parking at the hotel, one Culture Pass Grand Rapids that gives you discounts to many of the areas top attractions, a 20% discount at Plaza Essentials and Plaza Men's Store and use of the Plaza Fitness Center
Get Cultured in Grand Rapids! Book for a FREE Culture Pass giving you year-round benefits to exclusive discounts and special offers to many West Michigan arts and cultural organizations.
Room with a King or 2 Double Beds, Free Breakfast Vouchers for up to 2 Adults & 2 Children in The Landing Restaurant, One Complimentary Culture Pass Grand Rapids, Complimentary Late Check out up to 1:00 pm. Weekdays $112.50 / Weekends $139
Get Cultured in Grand Rapids! Book for a FREE Culture Pass giving you year-round benefits to exclusive discounts and special offers to many West Michigan arts and cultural organizations
Get Cultured in Grand Rapids! Book for a FREE Culture Pass giving you year-round benefits to exclusive discounts and special offers to many West Michigan arts and cultural organizations
Included is our hot and cold deluxe breakfast buffet, two tickets to the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, one Culture Pass with discounts to over 20 cultural locations in and around Grand Rapids, complimentary parking, and wireless internet. Package starts at $129.99 p/tax.
Package includes: • Overnight accommodations • Breakfast (maximum four people) • One Culture Pass *Culture Pass is for: Actor's Theatre, Broadway GR, Circle Theatre, DeVos Performance Hall, Downtown Alliance Grand Rapids, Gerald R. Ford Museum, GR Art Museum, Ballet Company, Children's Museum, Civic Theatre, Public Library, Public Museum, Symphony, Opera, Jewish Theatre GR, John Ball Zoo, St. Cecilia Music Center, the Van Andel Arena and more .* Reservations Be sure that promotional code CUE appears in the Corporate/Promotional code box when making your online reservation, or call 1-800-228-9290 in the US and ask for promotional code CUE. For toll-free numbers outside the US please click here. Terms and Conditions Valid Friday - Saturday through 09/30/13. Limited number of rooms are available for this promotion. Tax is additional. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions. Blackout dates may apply. Advance reservations required. Other restrictions apply. Rates are per room, per night and based on availability at the time of reservations. ..
Discover Grand Rapids Play tourist. Take in all the well-known and little-known sights while you soak up local culture. Includes all of the following: - Deluxe Accommodations (1 King or 2 Queen Beds) - One Culture Pass Grand Rapids featuring promotions and discounts at many area attractions (Visit www.culturepassgr.com for offer details) - Breakfast buffet for two adults and two children 12 years of age and under registered in the same room in Six One Six (Not valid for a la carte or In-Room Dining) - Self parking for one vehicle (USD16.00 value)
Choose this package and experience some of Grand Rapids Culture. Your package includes your choice of two tickets to Grand Rapids Art Museum, two tickets to Grand Rapids Public Museum, or two tickets to Frederick Meijer Gardens. You will also receive a free culture pass giving you discounts and special offers to many West Michigan arts and cultural organizations.
Choose this package and experience some of Grand Rapids Culture. Your package includes your choice of two tickets to Grand Rapids Art Museum, two tickets to Grand Rapids Public Museum, or two tickets to Frederick Meijer Gardens. You will also receive a free culture pass giving you discounts and special offers to many West Michigan arts and cultural organizations.
Enjoy one Culture Pass per stay, per guestroom. Valid for special offers with a number of participating venues in downtown Grand Rapids. For a current list of venues visit www.culturepassgr.com. Call to Book Now! 616-724-1234 ext. 0 or 1-888-HYATT-HP
Play tourist - Take in all the well-known and little-known sights while you soak up local culture. The Culture Pass GR Package includes: - Deluxe Accommodations - One Culture Pass Grand Rapids featuring promotions and discounts at many area attractions (Visit www.culturepassgr.com for offer details) - Hot breakfast for two adults and two children 12 years of age and under registered in the same room in the Bistro - Self parking for one vehicle in the hotel ramp - Not valid for groups of 10 or more