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Family Fun

     Families have plenty to do in Grand Rapids.  The area offers many indoor activities, as well as plenty of outdoor fun.  Many nature centers and the John Ball Zoo remain open even during the winter months, allowing visitors a unique and interesting view of the plants and animals.  Summer-time brings out the wet and wild with popular wave pools and water slides.  Those interested in a more quiet activity may wish to explore one of many museums or art centers.  Here you will find a list of festivals and seasonal events.
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Amway Corporation
 
7575 E. Fulton Road
676-6701
Introduce youngsters to Michigan at work.  Tour extensive Amway World headquarters and learn all about the growth, products and markets of one of the world's largest direct-selling companies.

Blandford Nature Center
 
1715 Hillburn Avenue NW
453-6192
Kids will enjoy the pioneer farmstead and wild animal hospital.  Wander around the 143-acre grounds on a self-guided tour.  The Interpretative Center offers hands-on experiences.
 

Grand Rapids Children's Museum
 
11 Sheldon Avenue
235-4726
With carefully planned true-to-life displays, the Grand Rapids Children's Museum invites children to "please touch" interactive exhibits.  Contact the museum for a schedule of traveling exhibits and programs. 

Council of Performing Arts for Children
 
454-9221
This theatrical group provides nationally known professional theater groups for children of all ages.  The productions are offered at the lowest possible cost to encourage appreciation of and enjoyment of theater arts. Call for dates and places.
 

Frederik Meijer Gardens
 

3411 Bradford St. NE
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Witness the marriage of art and nature in this 125-acre attraction.  Built in 1995, the Park has hosted over three million visitors and been staffed by more than 800 volunteers.  Former President Jimmy Carter called it a "national treasure."

Gerald R. Ford Museum
 

Pearl Street
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Just across the pedestrian bridge from the Amway Grand Plaza is the Gerald R. Ford Museum, highlighting the life and times of our nation's 38th president.  A complete reproduction of the Ford-era Oval Office and a collection of exotic gifts given to Mr. Ford from foreign ambassadors are on display along with a series of rotating exhibits.
 

Grand Rapids Art Museum
 

wpe17A.jpg (32106 bytes)155 North Division Street
459-4677
The museum offers a Children's Gallery where youngsters are encouraged to become involved in art and color experiments.

Gypsum Mine Tour
 
1200 Judd SW
241-1619
Tour deep into the mine, hear about the history and geology of gypsum mining, and spend time exploring for rocks.
 

John Ball Park Summer Theater
 
1300 West Fulton
456-6656
Directly adjacent to the zoo is the Circle Theater.  Three children's shows run twice daily, Tuesday through Saturday, from June through August.  Five main stage shows are also performed regularly during the season.

John Ball Zoological Garden
 

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776-2590
Over 500 species of animals from all over the world make this zoo their home including Siberian Tigers, eagles, penguins, wart hogs, and snow leopards.  The zoo offers a fresh water aquarium, snake house, and a display of tropical plants.  On the grounds are barbecue grills, a baseball diamond, and play areas to ensure fun for everyone.
 

Michigan's Adventure
 

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Muskegon, MI
Michigan's largest amusement park and water park is located only 49 miles from Grand Rapids.  One admission fee includes both parks.  There are six roller coasters including the Corkscrew, which turns upside down several times, and Shivering Timbers, the park's top-rated wooden roller coaster.  The water park's many features include the Funnel of Fear funnel ride and Treehouse Harbor, a giant water play area with pirate ship play area for young children. In total there are 51 rides in two parks.  Click here for dates and fees.

Public Museum of Grand Rapids
 

VAMuseum.jpg (46973 bytes)272 Pearl Street NW
456-3200
This museum and planetarium have many fascinating things for kids to see: 1928 Spillman carousel, 1890s Gaslight Village--a turn-of-the-century-street, Michigan mammals, Indian artifacts, prehistoric exhibits, and sky shows for youngsters

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