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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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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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John Ball Park Zoo http://www.johnballzoosociety.org/ a great place to take your children anytime...
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John Ball Park Zoo http://www.johnballzoosociety.org/ a great place to take your children anytime of the year. My most favorite display that they have is their wonderful penguin display.
The Zoo Society runs events all year long for groups and even families to enjoy. They are open everyday except christmas, and their admission price is very resonable.
The even run special days when it only costs a dollar or two to enjoy all the animals.
Last time I was there we saw the apes and chimps and monkeys. My children enjoyed watching the groups of them play together and eat.
Although my children do not like snakes, they were not resiliant in going through the reptiles to see the animals there that they do enjoy.
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When you walk in , you are greeted by a giant skeleton (and I mean GIANT) of a whale hanging from...
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When you walk in , you are greeted by a giant skeleton (and I mean GIANT) of a whale hanging from the two or three story high ceiling. There are vintage automobiles, ancient artifacts and the list goes on. Your mind can just keep wandering right along with you. There are a lot of little displays throughout and you constantly have something to look at and learn about. The museum also houses laser light shows in their planetarium and carousel rides on their REAL carousel (it was restored and is truly amazing to see!) Definitely a place both parents and children will enjoy. They always have fun travelling shows going on as well. (Great gift shop too!)
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fredrik Meijer gardens
Category:
Amusement Parks
1000 E Beltline Ave NE
Grand Rapids,
Michigan 49525
(616) 975-3146
We received a membership here for Christmas last year. We probably wouldn’t go as often as we do,...
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We received a membership here for Christmas last year. We probably wouldn’t go as often as we do, had we not received this, but it was a great gift. I love the Butterflies in the spring, and the Trees from around the world at Christmas. The staff is wonderful, and eager to answer all of your questions. They have great classes offered year round for education and just for fun, and I really like the new summer concert series!
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Spectrum Lanes Ii Llc
Category:
Entertainment & Arts
5656 Clyde Park Ave SW
Grand Rapids,
Michigan 49509
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6) 165-302050
I purchased a bowling ball from spectrum lanes ($175 out the door) and was very impressed with...
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I purchased a bowling ball from spectrum lanes ($175 out the door) and was very impressed with the knowledge and expertise of the resident pro, Andy. Because I was changing styles of releasing the ball from straight to a mild hook I wasn't sure about what things to look for when buying the ball or how to throw it for that matter. Thanks to the modern materials in these newer bowling balls and guidance from Andy, I have now bowled my best game of all time. A 239! What a difference a knowledgeable person can make when making a purchase.
Chad Alto, Mich
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Studio 28
Category:
Movie Theaters
1350 28th St. SW
Grand Rapids,
Michigan 49509
(616) 530-7469
Studio 28 has 20 screens on which to show movies. I have found that when other theaters have had...
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Studio 28 has 20 screens on which to show movies. I have found that when other theaters have had a movie leave, Studio 28 is still showing it along with the latest releases. I like this because it offers me more time to use coupons I have that cannot be used on newly released movies. They have 2 very large theaters to show the latest movies, and great stadium seating so that there is not a bad seat in the house!
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Chuck E Cheese
Category:
Entertainment & Arts
Grand Rapids,
Michigan 49501
(616) 942-7993
Chuck E Cheeses its where a kid can be a kid. and an adult can be a kid too :)
I love their...
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Chuck E Cheeses its where a kid can be a kid. and an adult can be a kid too :)
I love their pizza. My boyfriend and I go on dates here once in a while. It is cheeper than dinner and a movie and you dont have to leave once your done with dinner to continue with your evening.
I love playing the games too.
you can have a good night and spend less than $20 for food and entertainment.
Look for coupons online at chuchecheese's home page and in the sunday paper. theirs always good deals.
And you can bring your kids report cards in and get tokens too. An A gives you 3 tokens, B is 2 tokens and a C is one token... It can really rack up if you have more than one kid!
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Bounce Party
Category:
Amusement Parks
4740 Talon Ct SE Ste 3
Grand Rapids,
Michigan 49512
(616) 656-3220
My daughter has been to several birthday parties at Bounce Party. They have several large...
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My daughter has been to several birthday parties at Bounce Party. They have several large inflatable structures for the kids to play in and feature party rooms to have your cake and presents in. You have to purchase any other food through them though which I find kind of sad. Parents must also sign a liability release before the kids can play. The kids love the giant blow up structures though and a fun time is had by all
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