Things to do in Central Michigan

Activities, attractions and tours
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What to do in Central Michigan


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Areas of Central Michigan

Grand Rapids featuring a city

Downtown Grand Rapids

While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like DeVos Performance Hall and Broadway Grand Rapids.

Downtown Grand Rapids
Male Cardinal in Kentwood Backyard

Kentwood

Kentwood is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Woodland Mall or Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve.

Kentwood
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Norton Shores

Travelers come to Norton Shores for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lake Michigan and Hoffmaster State Park while you're in town.

Norton Shores
Grand Rapids Art Museum which includes a city

Heartside

Heartside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Van Andel Arena and Grand Rapids Children's Museum while in the area.

Heartside
Gotta love this little guy!

East Grand Rapids

The restaurants and lake views are a few reasons travelers visit East Grand Rapids. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve and Woodland Mall are a few top sights nearby.

East Grand Rapids
The African savannah? No, the amazing Lion habitat at John Ball Park Zoo!
John Ball Zoological Garden is an urban park located on the west side of the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. The John Ball Zoo is situated on the ravines and bluffs along the west edge of the park.

The zoo houses a variety of animals from around the world and is a significant regional attraction. With the Zoo School and Wildlife Conservation Fund the zoo gives something back to the community and world as a whole.

The zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums

John Ball Park

While visiting John Ball Park, you might make a stop by sights like John Ball Zoo and Public Museum of Grand Rapids.

John Ball Park