- TripBuzz found 35 things to do with kids in or near Grand Rapids, Michigan, including 16 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wyoming and Holland.
 - From John Ball Zoo to Grand Rapids Children's Museum, the Grand Rapids area offers 48 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, History Museums and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
 - The second largest city in the state of Michigan, Grand Rapids has a population of nearly 200,000 residents. Nicknamed 'Furniture City', it is home to the world's leading furniture manufacturers. Visitors enjoy the rich culture and arts available throughout the city, as Grand Rapids is home to a wealth of museums, theatres, historical homes and performing arts centers.
 
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            Named Best Amusement Center by WDIV, trampoline center with brand-new Grand Rapids location houses trampolines and Ninja Warrior course        
    
    
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                Frederik Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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            Designed in the 15th century by Leonardo da Vinci for his patron, Ludovico Sforza, the bronze statue now known as Leonardo da Vinci's Horse stands in Milan, Italy. Grand Rapids, Michigan also has a copy of the original bronze, mounted on white marble and displayed free to the public.        
    
    
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                126 College Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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            Lined with old homes, Heritage Hill Historic District features a variety of architecture, from Victorian to Colonial style houses. Visitors can walk the four mile stretch to view the houses, and even stop by a Frank Lloyd Wright designed house.        
    
    
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            Grand Rapids Beer Tours provides safe rides to various craft breweries in a 15 passenger van while teaching about the beers and supplying samples. All of their public tours includes a behind the scenes brewery tour.        
    
    
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            Aquinas College is an educational institute based in the Catholic and Dominican faith. First founded in 1886 by the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapid, the college is named after St. Thomas Aquinas.        
    
    
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                3770 Lake Drive, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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            The Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve is a 100 acre preserve focused on protecting habitats and species indigenous to the area. Attractions include a variety of hiking trails, a butterfly house, and the Bunker Interpretive Center.        
    
    
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            A non-profit nature center that spans 143 acres, Blandford Nature Center offers wildlife and nature viewing, hiking, and cross-country skiing. It features a Wildlife Center and Interpretive Center, as well.        
    
    
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            Each season, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre offers visitors a variety of plays and musicals, from Les Miserables to A Christmas Story. The theater also hosts a variety of acting, singing, and improvisation classes for children and adults.        
    
    
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                4747 Champions Circle SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
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            The Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe is situated along the riverside, and the course's 18 holes wind through hills and wetlands. It plays host to tournaments, weddings, and special events.        
    
    
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            Broadway Grand Rapids is a theater that presents musicals, plays, and other theatrical performances. It also hosts a wide variety of educational programs for children and adults interested in the theater arts.        
    
    
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                2403 Porter St SW, Wyoming, MI 49519
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            The Greater Grand Rapids Womens Bowling Association is a part of the Greater Grand Rapids USBC. The Association participates in a variety of tournaments and other bowling events throughout the year.