Grand Rapids, Michigan is your Travel Destination

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Grand Rapids, Michigan is your Travel Destination

Vacationing is a lot of fun, which is why everyone wants to go at least once a year.  Twice a year would be great, but if you are only able to get away from it all one week this year, head to Grand Rapids, Michigan.  The city is beautiful and very enjoyable.  There is something to do for everyone: shopping, zoos, beautiful scenery and plenty of great restaurants.

Often, people like to travel in the off season.  Grand Rapids is perfect for this.  You may not be one of those families, or couples, that like to travel during the summer when everyone else is.  If you are a traveler that likes to vacation in the fall, then this is your place. Heritage Hill Tour of Homes is what many people look forward to every year.  This tour consists of about ten to twenty homes.  The homes are gorgeous older homes and buildings that are stunning to look at in the fall.  The leaves are all turning golden brown and other colors.  

The Victorian homes, prairie style bungalows and Gerald Ford’s childhood home are all a part of this tour.  Walk from house to house and follow the map.  Your day will be filled with a sight that you have never seen before.  You can even catch a shuttle to the farthest places along your route.  The neighborhoods are also happy to see the visitors.  They are set up with hot apple cider stands and coffee.  They even have homemade cookies for sale.  

If you haven’t seen enough beauty, be sure to take everyone over to Grand Rapids Frederick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.  There are many themed gardens.  You can see everything from English perennials to shade, farm and volunteer gardens.  The area also has indoor gardens including the Lena Meijer conservatory, which is tropical, Victorian garden, seasonal garden, carnivorous plant and arid gardens also.  

If you like butterflies, and have a day or two to visit in the spring, then you should visit during the months of March and April.  You will see the largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibit in America.  During the winter months though, you will see one of the most celebrated areas you have ever seen.  Christmas time is a perfect time to visit the Sculpture Park.  They have an extensive holiday and tree display throughout the park, many different cultures are celebrated.  There is also a Polar Express exhibit in December to honor the native author, Chris VanAllsburg.  

This will be a trip that you will never forget.  Just spending time in this themed park can give you a greater appreciation of nature.  Have fun in the park and don’t forget to eat lunch or dinner at the café.