College of Human Medicine - MERC

ATTRACTIONS

Somewhere in our corner of Michigan, there’s a place just for you. Be it high-tech or old-fashioned, we’ve got it covered with first-rate attractions that can fill a day or just a few hours.

There’s an outstanding zoo a few miles away. And the awesome beauty of Lake Michigan’s sandy beaches, dune lands and scenic ports is less than an hour away.

The following list will get you started. Folks in the Grand Rapids and Kent County area are brimming with excitement about our many fun-filled attractions. A place for families to grow together and learn together. . .

Grand Rapids
Visitors Bureau
Van Andel Arena
Van Andel Museum
Frederik Meijer Gardens
John Ball Zoo and the Van Andel Living Shores Aquarium
Gerald R. Ford Museum
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Public Museum of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Blanford Nature Center

Grand Rapids is atop the leader board with sports and recreation on the field, court and in the water. Whatever your favorite sport, you’ll find it here.

16 private and public golf courses
West Michigan Whitecaps baseball team
Grand Rapids Hoops - basketball team
Grand Rapids Griffins - hockey team
Grand Rapids Rampage - arena football team
Boating, biking, swimming, tennis, softball and fishing
Winter sports activities

Grand Rapids is in love with the performing arts, through symphonic and popular music concerts we give voice to a surging community spirit. Whether you like to relax to jazz, stomp your boots to country or numb your mind with the likes of "neo-punk.or alternative rock", Grand Rapids has it all. The theater is one of the largest components of the local arts community.

For more information please contact Kim Schultz in our offices at kimberly_schultzgrmerc.net or (616) 732 - 6232