Thursday, June 21, 2007

Things to do in Grand Rapids

Important** If you have had trouble booking a room in our block at Country Inn and Suites, please call the alternate number that goes directly to the Grand Rapids branch.
This number again is: 1-616-942-7000.

Some additional information is as follows~

Angie and Jeff are registered at...
Crate and Barrel:
www.crateandbarrel.com
and
Bed Bath and Beyond:
www.bedbathandbeyond.com

Here is a map to Frederik Meijer Gardens. You can easily click on "Directions To" above the map, put in your address, and get more detailed directions.
For the Mapquest map- follow this link: www.ajwedding.notlong.com

Coming in from out of town? Below is a link to a calendar with some events going on the weekend of our wedding (August 4th, 5th, and 6th)
For more info, follow this link: www.grhappenings.notlong.com

Our ideas for families coming in from out of town are as follows...

John Ball Zoo: www.johnballzoosociety.org
Open every day. Adults $6, Kids $4, Kids under 3 Free, and Seniors $4.50

Frederik Meijer Gardens: www.meijergardens.org
You can re-visit our venue during open hours- there is plenty to see and do there, as it is one of the top Michigan attractions.
Hours of Operation: Friday and Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday noon-5pm
Adults $12, Kids $6

Visit Downtown Grand Rapids: www.downtowngr.org
Downtown there are many great restaurants and shops located within a few square blocks.

Grand Rapids Childrens Museum: www.grcm.org
Very fun for kids, right on the river in the downtown area.
Friday and Saturday 9:30am-5pm, Sunday noon-5pm
Admission is $5 a person.

Gerald R. Ford Museum of Grand Rapids: www.ford.utexas.edu/museum/aboutmus.asp
Admission is $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors, $5.00 for college students with ID, $3.00 for youth ages 6-18, and free for children under the age of 5. Free parking is available.

South Haven, MI is about 45 minutes towards the MI/IN border (for those of you visiting from Indiana or Illinois, it is on the way back home). It is a lake front town with plenty to see and do. There is a very nice beach and cute downtown, and many family friendly activities.
Visit www.southhaven.org for more info.