Local area

Downtown Grand Rapids multipurpose Arena home of the Grand Rapids Griffins and host to concerts and other large events.

Gerald R Ford International Airport boasts more than 100 daily flights and 140 nonstop routes.

DeVos Place is an Event & Convention Center; the Performance Hall is next door and hosts plays, concerts and art related performances

The presidential museum for Gerald R. Ford, 38th president of the United States.

One of Michigan's largest collections of historical and cultural artifacts and scientific specimens that tell the stories of West Michigan and the wider world. Houses a number of exhibits and the Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium.

John Ball Zoological Garden is an urban park which houses a variety of animals from around the world. Hours vary by season, call for details.

Frederik Meijer Garden & Sculpture Park is a 158-acre botanical garden, art museum, and outdoor sculpture park. It hosts an outdoor performance area for concerts and has a number of walking trails through beautifully landscaped areas and even has a children's garden with many activities for them to enjoy. Hours may vary by season and day of the week.

The Grand Rapids Art Museum hosts collections ranging from Renaissance to Modern Art and special collections on 19th and 20th century European and American art. Hours vary by season and day of the week.

The Grand Rapids Children's Museum is a hands-on learning space for kids ages 2-10 and features a real beehive and workshop like robot building opportunities. Hours vary by day of the week.

Features outdoor shopping with a variety of brand-name designers. Hours vary by season and day of the week.

Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park features a reptile house, aviary, petting zoo, and guided safari tour through the park and prides itself on giving visitors a hands-on experience that's as close to the wild as you can get. With animals as diverse as wallabies, zebras, pythons and lemurs. Hours of operational are seasonal and vary.