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Southwestern Region
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Outdoor Discovery Center - The Outdoor Discovery Center is a non-profit outdoor education center located on a 110-acre preserve south of Holland, Michigan in Allegan County. The site is home to several major ecosystems, walking trails, wild and captive animals and interpretive educational displays. Public Museum of Grand Rapids - The Public Museum of Grand Rapids is a nonprofit educational institution whose mission is to collect, preserve, and present the natural, cultural, and social history of the region. Also included are the Van Andel Museum Center, Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium, Voigt House Victorian Museum, and the Blandford Nature Center. Jollay Orchards - Jollay Orchards offers a unique entertainment experience - blending a working Orchard with family activities. Activities include: Animal Farm, Farm Market, Greenhouse, Orchard Trails, Play Ground and Picnic Area. Curious Kids' Museum - The Curious Kids' Museum is a hands-on children's museum dedicated to stimulating the curiosity of children from 1-100 with educational exhibits and programs which challenge the senses and offer unique learning opportunities. Grand Rapids Children's Museum - Current exhibits center on transportation themes. Check out Thomas the Tank Engine wooden train set where kids can build a giant track layout for Thomas and his friends. Interactive Mister Roger's Neighborhood exhibit coming Fall 2001. Windmill Island - Enjoy a guided tour of the 230 year old operating Dutch windmill ""De Zwaan"" towering over the 36 acres of manicured gardens, dikes, canals and picnic areas. |
Kalamazoo Nature Center - The Kalamazoo Nature Center is recognized as one of the nation's best nature centers. Founded in 1960, the Kalamazoo Nature Center features a 1,000-acre nature preserve, live birds of prey and other animals on display, a variety of interactive, educational exhibits, and extensive programs in environmental education and research. Grand Rapids Art Museum - The Grand Rapids Art Museum collection includes over 5,000 works of art.Leading works in the collection include: Richard Diebenkorn, Ingleside, 1963, one of the artist's definitive early figurative paintings, prints by European Old Masters, German Expressionists, and American post -1945 artists, 20th century furniture and craft, and American paintings of the late 19th and early 20th century. Dutch Village - Dutch theme park where a visit is like a trip to the Netherlands without ever leaving the U.S.A. The theme park has recreated life in the Netherlands from 100 years ago, with Dutch architecture, customs, and culture. Binder Park Zoo - Located in a lush forest, Binder Park Zoo’s animals are in natural exhibits. The centerpiece of Wild Africa is a 17-acre savanna where one of the nation’s largest herds of giraffe roams with gazelle, ostrich, zebra and more. Tri-Cities Historical Museum - The local Historical Museum, situated on the banks of the Grand River in the former Grand Trunk Railroad depot, provides a glimpse at the past, a view of our nautical heritage, and a learning experience for all to enjoy. Full Blast - Swimming, computer games, rock climbing, and an obstacle course completely made of inflatable objects. Also indoor and outdoor water parks. Nottawa Fruit Farm - Nottawa Fruit Farm is a family-owned business which specializes in home grown produce and family experiences. With its spacious grounds, opportunities abound whether you want lunch, a complete picnic, or you may want to choose from the various activities that are offered throughout the year. |
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