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I would go back here again in a heart beat! My 2.5 year old loved it! She would have been here...
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I would go back here again in a heart beat! My 2.5 year old loved it! She would have been here all day. We were there when it was quite busy with school field trips, but we still had a good time. I have been told they change their theme yearly. There are two floors with about a half dozen small exhibits on each one.
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Meijer Gardens
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Amusement Parks
Grand Rapids,
Michigan 49525
(616) 957-1580
This is the most amazing place I have taken my daughters (2 yold and 9 mo.). I visited here last...
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This is the most amazing place I have taken my daughters (2 yold and 9 mo.). I visited here last week and was shocked at the fun outdoor children's garden. First of all, it is a mix between Chuck E Cheeses and Six Flags BUT it is clean, only for kids, and educational! There are so many neat water toys, treehouses, huge sandboxes and a place to have a tea party. The cafe was delcious inside and had great kids meals. I will be back next time I am in GR.
One of the reasons that I think it is so great is that it isn't used so much that it is worn out. It is a little costly to go here on a regular basis unless you have a family membership. Otherwise, it would be run-down.
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Great food a very reasonable prices. Real Italian food none of that chain restaurant junk. Family...
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Great food a very reasonable prices. Real Italian food none of that chain restaurant junk. Family owned and run for forty years.
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El Arriero
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Restaurants
2948 28th St SE
Grand Rapids,
Michigan 49512
It's not easy to find a Mexican restaurant of this caliber in Grand Rapids. Location on 28th St....
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It's not easy to find a Mexican restaurant of this caliber in Grand Rapids. Location on 28th St. is perfect when you are out shopping or if you need to do a business lunch or dinner. I have never been disapointed. if you haven't been you should definitely try this place. Great!
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Bridal Gallery
Category:
Women's Clothing
749 44th St.
Grand Rapids,
Michigan 49508
(616) 261-9030
I found a great dress here at this shop and was able to buy it off the rack. The service was...
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I found a great dress here at this shop and was able to buy it off the rack. The service was excellent and they went the extra mile to help me get my dream dress for a great price. Thanks bridal gallery! They are not annoyin either like some places...if you know what I mean.
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Fred's Pizza & Italian Restaurant in Grand Rapids is the best restaurant in the world! When...
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Fred's Pizza & Italian Restaurant in Grand Rapids is the best restaurant in the world! When you walk in to Fred's you are instantly carried away to a better place! The smell of the food is amazing! The owner Sam makes all the food on site never any of that boring chain store food"Pietro's". The servings are large the cost is low and the service the best I have ever seen. If it seems like this is heaven well yes that is true. Go to Fred's now and gorge your self, eat like there is no tomorrow, and the go back the next day for more.
Pros: Best food in the world
Cons: not open 24/7
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Since its grand opening in 1995, Frederik Meijer Gardens has grown out of its artistic...
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Since its grand opening in 1995, Frederik Meijer Gardens has grown out of its artistic apprenticeship and blossomed into the cultural, botanical and sculptural Mecca for Michigan residents and the greater Great Lakes region. The 125-acre attraction on Grand Rapids' Northeast side is a year round experience comprised of wetlands, woodlands, meadows, indoor and outdoor botanical gardens, world-class sculptures and performances by nationally acclaimed musicians. The crown jewel of the indoor gardens is the five-story Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory, the largest facility of its type in the state and is home to tropical plants and flowers from five continents including 30' high palm trees, coconut trees, bamboo, papyrus and vibrant orchids. The giant greenhouse also features a waterfall, gentle streams and is maintained at a delightful 75 degrees. Next to the conservatory, the Gardens' indoor horticulture collection also includes a carnivorous plant house and desert and Victorian gardens. In 2000, Meijer Gardens opened three state-of-the-art galleries that have held the works of Picasso, George Segal, Mark di Suvero and Claes Oldenburg.
The 35-acre outdoor sculpture park is filled with works by famous and world-renowned artists like Rodin, Henry Moore, Sansovino, Magdalena Abakanowicz and Jacques Lipchitz. Some of the works are colossal, the most famous of which is Leonardo Da Vinci's American Horse, the 24' bronze equestrian by sculptor Nina Akamu. Seeing is believing as no picture does it justice. It is simultaneously detailed and immense, beautiful and inspirational, fun and awe inspiring. If for no other reason, visit Meijer Gardens to see the Da Vinci Horse. Learn more about it online: http://www.leonardoshorse.org
Other grandiose works include the 35' Grand Rapids Arch by Andy Goldsworthy, the 23' tall Male/Female by Johnathan Borofsky the 42' canopy B-Tree II by
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Beltline Bar
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Restaurants
16 28th St SE
Grand Rapids,
Michigan 49548
(616) 245-0494
The Beltline Bar is a family owned Mexican Restuarant the beats all other, in my opinion! We are...
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The Beltline Bar is a family owned Mexican Restuarant the beats all other, in my opinion! We are lucky to live close by and will eat there every other month or so. The portions are very large and the food comes to your table quickly. The have a wide range of meals available and even have some American fare if someone in your group doesn't care for Mexican food. The prices are actually pretty cheap and the service is good. My only negative comment is that the place is so well-loved that there is often a lengthy wait to be seated!
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Gerald Ford Museum
Category:
Museums & Galleries
303 Pearl St NW
Grand Rapids,
Michigan 49504
(616) 254-0400
This is a great museum if you want to learn a lot about the history of the presidents and other...
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This is a great museum if you want to learn a lot about the history of the presidents and other interesting facts. It's a great place for teachers to take their students on field trips. Highly recommend checking it out at least one time. It is a inexpensive way to learn about those that are in control of your country.
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If I could give this restaurant 10 stars, I would! First of all, it is a unique dining...
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If I could give this restaurant 10 stars, I would! First of all, it is a unique dining experience. You order a bunch of tapas (appetizers) that are mainly Mediterranian and they are brought to you scattered. (I personally recommed the ajo al horno, garlic. Yum!!!!!) You really can't go wrong with any selection. All of the servers are so well versed on their tapas and can make wonderful recommendations. The Sangria is also amazing. This is by far my absolute favorite restaurant in all of the Grand Rapids area. You are sure to leave full and have fun eating here!
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