Fun and Adventure in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Vacationers aren’t always looking for places where they can picnic and watch animals in the zoo.  Some vacationers think that a perfect vacation is when you are doing something adventurous and sometimes even dangerous.  If you are looking for an exciting place to travel to this year, then Grand Rapids is your place.  If you like to rock climb, this is another reason to head there for your annual trek.

Higher Ground Rock Climbing Center is a perfect place for everyone to go to.  This rock climbing area is actually inside a gym.  It is devoted to rock climbing.  There aren’t many places that are this dedicated to the sport.  The gym has artificial rock that climbers can scale and they are as high as 23 feet.  There is 7,000 square feet of rock climbing space.  There are also two huge bouldering rooms.
 Don’t let the weather stop you from your fun.  Being able to do your favorite sport indoors is perfect.  
There are several different types of climbing surfaces at Higher Ground.  Some of these include roof to slab, overhang to vertical, as well as chimneys, dihedrals, and aretes.  The routes inside the gym change often, so you can go every year and do something different.  There are different degrees of rock climbing.  If you are an experienced rock climber or brand new to the sport, there is something for you.  Don’t worry about having to pack your equipment and lug it on a plane or in the car, Higher Ground has all the equipment that you need.  

After a day of rock climbing, you may want to play some sports that are a little less dangerous.  There are quite a few golf courses and bowling alleys in the city.  Wengers Bowling Center is a great family owned bowling alley that all the competitive people in your traveling group can go to for a little more toe to toe fun.  Then get your clubs out and get ready for a few games of golf.  

Thousand Oaks Golf Course is one that you may have read about in Golf Digest.  It was rated as one of the best 25 golf courses to play in Michigan.  The Rees Jones signature course was given four and a half stars.  Located only a few minutes outside of Grand Rapids, the course is designed for all levels of golfers.  If you are just learning the game, or you have played for years, there are courses for you.  They even have a golf shop that has all the latest equipment.  Make sure you stop by.  Grand Rapids has so much to offer everyone. Be sure that you plan your vacation there.  You will have the time of your life.