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A Guide to Grand Rapids Travel

In Grand Rapids, Michigan, visitors can experience the perfect balance between natural beauty and urban delights. There are several attractions to enjoy in Grand Rapids including a sculpture park, zoo, gardens, children’s museums, art galleries, beaches, ski resorts, parks, and much more. Grand Rapids travel is affordable, convenient, and most of all, an enjoyable experience. Make the most of your stay in the area by taking Grand Rapids bus tours.

Grand Rapids Airport Transportation

There are several Grand Rapids Airport transportation options available to you but by far the most convenient way to get to and from the airport is via bus. Gerald R. Ford International Airport is Grand Rapids’ airport. Shuttle services, taxis, hotel/motel shuttles, rental cars, buses, and limousine services are all available at Gerald R. Ford International Airport. Buses allow you to get to and from the airport in a timely, affordable fashion so you can relax and make the most of your time in Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids Bus Tours

Not only are buses the best option for getting to and from the airport, they are also the best way to see and experience all that this magnificent city has to offer. Grand Rapids bus tours take the hassle out of visiting Grand Rapids because they transport you to all the top attractions in the area with ease. There is no need to fumble around with a map or worry that you aren’t going to reach a particular destination on time. A bus tour will take you everywhere you want to go in Grand Rapids quickly, efficiently, and comfortably. Grand Rapids is big enough to have all the fun stuff that any big city would offer but small enough to be quaint, charming, and relaxing.

Grand Rapids Travel Tips

If you are traveling in Grand Rapids there are a few attractions that absolutely cannot be missed such as the city’s lovely museums. The Coopersville Farm Museum is a regional museum that features exhibits about rural, agricultural, and farm life. Kids can have a blast here as there are hands-on activities, folk music, and art and quilting exhibits. The Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park is an absolute must-see. Featuring nature trails, plants from around the world, waterfalls, and Michigan’s largest tropical conservatory, the venue is a nature lover’s delight. Art aficionados will also be inspired by over 200 hundred sculptures by renowned artists that are displayed there.

If you love the performing arts, you will find plenty to do keep you busy during your time in Grand Rapids. There are several theatres in Grand Rapids where you can enjoy everything from professional ballet performances to touring Broadway musicals. At the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre you can enjoy live comedies, dramas, children’s theatre, and musicals at one of the largest community theatres in the United States.

Outdoor enthusiasts will have a blast in Grand Rapids, which is home to miles of parks and biking trails. Just four miles outside of Grand Rapids is Millennium Park, one of the nation’s largest urban green spaces. Millennium Park features a 100-acre lake and sandy beaches. If you ever tire yourself of city recreation, simply plan an outdoor getaway near Grand Rapids, where you can enjoy outdoor activities all year long. In the winter months, snowmobiling, skiing, and ice skating are popular.

About the Author

Sheila Dodd is the Charter Sales Manager for Cardinal Buses, a Grand Rapids bus tours and Grand Rapids airport transportation charter bus company. Cardinal Buses has been providing quality Grand Rapids travel bus service since 1923.

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