Hotels Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, Michigan has been ranked the number three place in the nation when it comes to fun and recreation. The city has a diverse number of cultural attractions as well as wonderful outdoor recreational opportunities. As you look for hotels Grand Rapids has plenty of options from which to choose including accommodations that are good for tourists as well as business professionals. Most people do not automatically think of Michigan when they want to spend time on a beach, but if you have never been to a West Michigan Beach, you have been missing out on one of the finest treasures in the country. The beach has views of the clear, fresh water in every direction. The sands are clean and soft and the sunsets are remarkable. The Lake Michigan shoreline has been ranked one of the top 25 beach areas in the world and visitors who have spent time on these beaches know it is unlike any other beach location. All of the beaches are within a 30-minute drive from the center of Grand Rapids. The city may appear to be on the edge of metropolitan entertainment, but there are also relaxing, recreational activities nearby at the beach.

During the warmer months, this Michigan city is a great place to enjoy other outdoor activities as well. Golf, fishing and biking are all quite popular in the area and there are many places to enjoy each activity. The lakeshore paths are superb places for bikers to see some of the natural sights in the area while getting a little exercise. The Grand Rapids area thrives on superior golf courses with beginner and challenging options and the area parks have enough lakes, rivers and streams to keep any fishing enthusiast happy.

The John Ball Zoological Garden is another family-friendly attraction with over 1,000 animals on its grounds. The park features 110 acres with a children's zoo, a chimpanzee exhibit, an African area and an aquarium. The zoo gives families a wonderful experience to enjoy together between other activities.

The city is also full of cultural museums and art galleries. The Grand Rapids Art Museum features permanent and changing exhibits that highlight art from local, national and even international artists. The museum has collections starting in the Renaissance and moving through time to the modern day. You can view over 3,500 different prints, photographs and drawings in one gallery alone, not to mention the paintings and sculptures in the European and American galleries among many others.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum is a great place to visit to explore the history of the city and the surrounding area. This museum has exhibits on nature, culture and history all in the same place. Children especially enjoy taking rides on the 1928 carousel and watching shows in the planetarium during the visit.

This city is also home to one of the most popular presidential museums, the Gerald R. Ford Museum. Visitors can learn what it's like to go to a 'White House State Dinner', take a look at a replica of the Oval Office, view the tools used to break into Watergate and enjoy many other changing exhibits. This museum takes visitors through an era of history in a very distinctive and entertaining manner.

Once you have taken in many of the area attractions, you may also want to enjoy a show of some kind. This city has hundreds of ways to entertain you through stage performances. You can choose between concerts, ballet, opera, musicals and plays when you visit Grand Rapids. The Circle Theater has five main stage shows and one children's show during their season while the Broadway Theater in the city has major professional presentations throughout the year including traveling productions from New York and other large cities. Whatever type of show you want to see, you can find in this area.

When you look through the hotels Grand Rapids has to offer guests, you need to think about what features you want in your accommodations. Many of the hotels Grand Rapids has within its city limits have indoor pools and some also feature spas and other modern amenities. You will find that most of the hotels in the area have free Internet services and cable TV as well as other convenient features such as on-site restaurants. Before booking your room, it is a good idea to take a look at a city map so you know where to look for accommodations that would best suit your needs as far as location is concerned.

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