Nearby Places to See & Things to Do
History Comes to Life
Points of historic interest that can only be seen locally.
This museum celebrates the life and times of our 38th President of the United States. It showcases a very unique era in our nation's history: Gerald Ford's Presidency after the resignation of Richard Nixon. Exhibits include an exact replica of the Oval Office and the original Watergate burglar tools. Additionally, President and Mrs. Ford are buried on the museum grounds.
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Gerald Ford Elnöki Múzeum
303 Pearl St NWThis museum celebrates the life and times of our 38th President of the United States. It showcases a very unique era in our nation's history: Gerald Ford's Presidency after the resignation of Richard Nixon. Exhibits include an exact replica of the Oval Office and the original Watergate burglar tools. Additionally, President and Mrs. Ford are buried on the museum grounds.
Fun way to learn about Greenville's history & cultural heritage: by recreating the experience of being there...from the beginning.
Flat River Historical Museum
213 N Franklin StFun way to learn about Greenville's history & cultural heritage: by recreating the experience of being there...from the beginning.
Iconic example of 19th Century covered bridge. This 100-foot span, brown truss covered structure was erected in 1871.
Fallasburg Covered Bridge
13944 Covered Bridge Rd NEIconic example of 19th Century covered bridge. This 100-foot span, brown truss covered structure was erected in 1871.
The boyhood home of President Gerald Ford. It's still a private residence today (and not open to the public). But is fun to check-out from the sidewalk.
649 Union Ave SE
The boyhood home of President Gerald Ford. It's still a private residence today (and not open to the public). But is fun to check-out from the sidewalk.
Local Treasure Troves
Unique shops filled with eclectic finds.
Century has an eclectic assortment of reasonably priced antiques & vintage items. Or in the words of local reviewers: 'a monster sized building filled with old things'....'something for everyone'.
It's located in the historic Sligh Furniture building (on the edge of downtown GR).
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Century Antiques
445 Century Ave SWCentury has an eclectic assortment of reasonably priced antiques & vintage items. Or in the words of local reviewers: 'a monster sized building filled with old things'....'something for everyone'.
It's located in the historic Sligh Furniture building (on the edge of downtown GR).
Artisan showroom & workshop for handmade home decor and up-cycled, re-imagined vintage furniture. Called THE PEDDLERS MARKET, it's filled with original, fanciful inspirations you won't find anywhere else.
Colonial Treasures Workshop
310 South Lafayette StreetArtisan showroom & workshop for handmade home decor and up-cycled, re-imagined vintage furniture. Called THE PEDDLERS MARKET, it's filled with original, fanciful inspirations you won't find anywhere else.
Bostwick Lake Antiques
8451 Belding Road NortheastBeautiful gallery of high end/higher priced antiques and collectibles.
Popular flea market with large & eclectic mix. Antiques, vintage items & collectibles. Local produce, live plants & fresh flowers. Even chickens, rabbits & ducks!
Petersen Auction Service Trufant Flea Market
299 N C StPopular flea market with large & eclectic mix. Antiques, vintage items & collectibles. Local produce, live plants & fresh flowers. Even chickens, rabbits & ducks!
Local, non-profit thrift store with huge inventory. Here you can search for hidden treasures, interesting junk, and everyday necessities. (P.S. unlike some national thrift store chains, everything here sells at rock bottom prices).
Arms of Love
1220 North Lafayette StreetLocal, non-profit thrift store with huge inventory. Here you can search for hidden treasures, interesting junk, and everyday necessities. (P.S. unlike some national thrift store chains, everything here sells at rock bottom prices).
Wolverine Worldwide is a popular shoe & boot manufacturer headquartered in nearby Rockford. Their brands include Hush Puppies, Merrell, and Wolverine. And they produce licensed footwear for Harley-Davidson, Patagonia and CAT among others. They operate a sprawling outlet store with wide selection of shoes, work boots and sandals at great prices & frequent promotions.
Hush Puppies Retail Inc.
Wolverine Worldwide is a popular shoe & boot manufacturer headquartered in nearby Rockford. Their brands include Hush Puppies, Merrell, and Wolverine. And they produce licensed footwear for Harley-Davidson, Patagonia and CAT among others. They operate a sprawling outlet store with wide selection of shoes, work boots and sandals at great prices & frequent promotions.
Local Food & Drink Scene
Everything seems to taste better when it's local
Margo's Family Restaurant
215 S Lafayette StUnbelievable breakfast menu
Third Nature Brewing Company
7733 Childsdale Ave NEFun outdoor place to eat & drink craft beer
Honey Creek Inn
8025 Cannonsburg Rd NEPopular restaurant and pub
Founders Brewing Co
235 Grandville Ave SWVery popular craft brewery (with great sandwiches)
San Chez A Tapas Bistro
38 Fulton St WPopular and fun place for Tapas
Hop Hog Backyard Brewpub
1310 West Washington StreetFun pub with live music & dancing on weekends.
Grattan Irish Pub
11817 Old Belding Rd NELocal 'dive bar' with surprisingly good food!
Excellent brunch. Deliciously prepared food that tastes as good as its presentation!
Nonna's: The Trattoria
584 Ada Dr SEExcellent brunch. Deliciously prepared food that tastes as good as its presentation!
Upscale and varied take-out menu for special occasions, adult picnics, etc. (but at gourmet pricing).
Cannonsburg Grist Mill
8000 Cannonsburg Rd NEUpscale and varied take-out menu for special occasions, adult picnics, etc. (but at gourmet pricing).
Popular sports bar with great cocktails, craft beers, and tasty meals.
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Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar
107 S Lafayette StPopular sports bar with great cocktails, craft beers, and tasty meals.
Local, family-friendly micro-brewery that pairs handcrafted beers with gourmet pizza. A real treasure.
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The Mitten Brewing Company
527 Leonard St NWLocal, family-friendly micro-brewery that pairs handcrafted beers with gourmet pizza. A real treasure.
Bostwick Lake Inn is a popular waterfront restaurant on nearby Bostwick Lake. The charming, vintage building has exceptional waterfront views and features farm fresh fare, smoked shareables and imaginative takes on traditional American cuisine. Their 4-season deck is the favored spot for dining. And during summer, you can also enjoy a craft beer or cocktail right on the beach.
8521 Belding Rd NE
8521 Belding Road NortheastBostwick Lake Inn is a popular waterfront restaurant on nearby Bostwick Lake. The charming, vintage building has exceptional waterfront views and features farm fresh fare, smoked shareables and imaginative takes on traditional American cuisine. Their 4-season deck is the favored spot for dining. And during summer, you can also enjoy a craft beer or cocktail right on the beach.
Rose's on Reeds Lake is a local legend. Established in 1901, it features a gourmet fusion of Mediterranean, Italian and American cuisines.
Lakeside Drive Southeast
Lakeside Drive SoutheastRose's on Reeds Lake is a local legend. Established in 1901, it features a gourmet fusion of Mediterranean, Italian and American cuisines.
Makers of popular craft beer, as well as pub food made with local ingredients.
Flat River Brewing Co.
300 W Greenville W DrMakers of popular craft beer, as well as pub food made with local ingredients.
Timbers Tavern is popular for its homestyle American fare, which includes wild game. But what I like most is the lodge-like surroundings. It's a warm, cozy environment with stone fireplaces, knotty pine walls & beams, and vintage outdoor sporting equipment decor.
6555 Belding Rd NE
Timbers Tavern is popular for its homestyle American fare, which includes wild game. But what I like most is the lodge-like surroundings. It's a warm, cozy environment with stone fireplaces, knotty pine walls & beams, and vintage outdoor sporting equipment decor.
Local Flora & Fauna
Out here, it's easy to be a nature lover.
Scenic network of trails through wetlands, sandy hills, and 900 ft. wooden boardwalk.
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Pickerel Lake Park - Fred Meijer Nature Preserve
6001 Ramsdell Dr NEScenic network of trails through wetlands, sandy hills, and 900 ft. wooden boardwalk.
Two hundred acres of indoor and outdoor gardens. It features the most comprehensive outdoor sculpture collection in the Midwest, as well as the largest tropical conservatory in Michigan. With nature trails, a guided tram tour, and five acre Children’s Garden.
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Frederik Meijer kertek
1000 E Beltline Ave NETwo hundred acres of indoor and outdoor gardens. It features the most comprehensive outdoor sculpture collection in the Midwest, as well as the largest tropical conservatory in Michigan. With nature trails, a guided tram tour, and five acre Children’s Garden.
An intermediate hiking destination with dense deciduous and coniferous woods and a network of winding, sandy trails. It's especially good for group excursion or to explore with kids: the 40-plus acres seem like just enough to accommodate a variety of loops (without having to commit to lots of mileage or a long day out).
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Provin Trails Park
2900 4 Mile Rd NEAn intermediate hiking destination with dense deciduous and coniferous woods and a network of winding, sandy trails. It's especially good for group excursion or to explore with kids: the 40-plus acres seem like just enough to accommodate a variety of loops (without having to commit to lots of mileage or a long day out).
Wabasis Park is a 104 acre recreation facility on the northwest side of the lake. Amenities include public restrooms and covered shelters w/picnic tables & BBQ grills; public beach, children's playground & four-lane boat launch ramp; plus sand volleyball court, softball diamond and basketball court. There is also a scenic overlook with benches & nature trails for hiking, as well as campground convenience store that rents canoes, rowboats & paddle boards (by the hour and/or day).
Wabasis Lake Drive Northeast
Wabasis Lake Drive NortheastWabasis Park is a 104 acre recreation facility on the northwest side of the lake. Amenities include public restrooms and covered shelters w/picnic tables & BBQ grills; public beach, children's playground & four-lane boat launch ramp; plus sand volleyball court, softball diamond and basketball court. There is also a scenic overlook with benches & nature trails for hiking, as well as campground convenience store that rents canoes, rowboats & paddle boards (by the hour and/or day).
Luton Park
5950 10 Mile Rd NEPopular hiking/biking/dog walking trail.
42 mile long hiking, biking, walking trail. Very special way to see small towns/rural midwest.
Fred Meijer Heartland Trail
Fred Meijer Heartland Trail42 mile long hiking, biking, walking trail. Very special way to see small towns/rural midwest.
A scenic, looped walkway around the dam in quaint downtown Rockford promises a serene stroll all year long.
Rockford-gát kilátó
215 N Main StA scenic, looped walkway around the dam in quaint downtown Rockford promises a serene stroll all year long.
Serenely peaceful picnic spot in the wooded hills along Bear Creek with 1.2 mile hiking trail, playground, and stone shelter built in 1926.
Townsend Park
8280 6 Mile Rd NESerenely peaceful picnic spot in the wooded hills along Bear Creek with 1.2 mile hiking trail, playground, and stone shelter built in 1926.
Historic Neighborhoods
Historic Preservation is alive and well in the 21st Century around here.
Named one of the nation's top old-house neighborhoods, it encompasses 1,300 buildings representing nearly every style of American architecture dating back to 1843.
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Heritage Hill
Named one of the nation's top old-house neighborhoods, it encompasses 1,300 buildings representing nearly every style of American architecture dating back to 1843.
The Meyer May House is a celebrated example of the Prairie style of architecture. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built in 1908-09, it's considered "Michigan's Prairie masterpiece". The home is open to the public and tours can be booked online at:
https://meyermayhouse.steelcase.com
450 Madison Ave SE
450 Madison Avenue SoutheastThe Meyer May House is a celebrated example of the Prairie style of architecture. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built in 1908-09, it's considered "Michigan's Prairie masterpiece". The home is open to the public and tours can be booked online at:
https://meyermayhouse.steelcase.com
A charming town dating back to early 1800s with Victorian-style street lamps and turn-of-the-century architecture. Main Street has antique shops, art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and breweries.
M-21, Lowell, MI, Egyesült Államok
A charming town dating back to early 1800s with Victorian-style street lamps and turn-of-the-century architecture. Main Street has antique shops, art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and breweries.
A small town that retains its colorful roots. And Greenville has big bragging rights as the 'birthplace' of Meijer. (The very first Meijer store was opened here.)
M-57, Greenville, MI, Egyesült Államok
A small town that retains its colorful roots. And Greenville has big bragging rights as the 'birthplace' of Meijer. (The very first Meijer store was opened here.)
Local Activities
We may be out in the 'country', but there are a million different things to do around here.
There’s nothing like picking fresh fruit off the tree, especially at this 6th generation family farm. Set on 125 acres (and about 18 miles from Lake Wabasis), Robinette’s grows a variety of fruit, including apricots, cherries, peaches, nectarines, and apples. But it’s more than an orchard with YOU-pick harvests; there’s also an onsite cider mill, bakery, and winery. Plus entertainment, including a nature trail, hayrides, petting zoo, corn maze, and wine tastings. Entry is FREE, so you only pay for the activities and foods you choose.
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Robinette almás ház és borászat
3142 4 Mile Rd NEThere’s nothing like picking fresh fruit off the tree, especially at this 6th generation family farm. Set on 125 acres (and about 18 miles from Lake Wabasis), Robinette’s grows a variety of fruit, including apricots, cherries, peaches, nectarines, and apples. But it’s more than an orchard with YOU-pick harvests; there’s also an onsite cider mill, bakery, and winery. Plus entertainment, including a nature trail, hayrides, petting zoo, corn maze, and wine tastings. Entry is FREE, so you only pay for the activities and foods you choose.
A fourth generation 'u-pick' farm about 17 miles away that offers fresh strawberries, asparagus, raspberries, peaches and a variety of cut flowers. Make an outing of picking the produce yourself (or buy it already picked).
Krupp Farms
8025 Krupp Avenue NortheastA fourth generation 'u-pick' farm about 17 miles away that offers fresh strawberries, asparagus, raspberries, peaches and a variety of cut flowers. Make an outing of picking the produce yourself (or buy it already picked).
Nearby, reasonably priced facility for horseback riding & river tubing.
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Double R Ranch
4424 Whites Bridge RdNearby, reasonably priced facility for horseback riding & river tubing.
Picturesque racing course with professional (national & regional) sports car roads races, motocross, motorcycle raves, vintage car go-kart and other sports car club races. Two mile course is 90% visible from any seat.
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Grattan Raceway
7201 Lessiter Rd NEPicturesque racing course with professional (national & regional) sports car roads races, motocross, motorcycle raves, vintage car go-kart and other sports car club races. Two mile course is 90% visible from any seat.
Pilgrim's Run Golf Club is one of West Michigan’s finest upscale public golf facilities. The highly rated, scenic course was built on over 400 acres and was designed for golfers who enjoy a combination of tranquility, beauty, and great golf.
11401 Newcosta Ave
11401 Newcosta AvenuePilgrim's Run Golf Club is one of West Michigan’s finest upscale public golf facilities. The highly rated, scenic course was built on over 400 acres and was designed for golfers who enjoy a combination of tranquility, beauty, and great golf.
Our local ski resort isn't large, but it is big fun all year long. Downhill and cross-country skiing, tubing, & fat biking in winter. Then hiking, zip lining, and outdoor concerts in summer.
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Cannonsburg síterep
6800 Cannonsburg Rd NEOur local ski resort isn't large, but it is big fun all year long. Downhill and cross-country skiing, tubing, & fat biking in winter. Then hiking, zip lining, and outdoor concerts in summer.
Small, family owned & operated winery and tasting room. Truly local (e.g., its fruit comes only from west Michigan farmers).
Heavenly Vineyards
15946 Jefferson RdSmall, family owned & operated winery and tasting room. Truly local (e.g., its fruit comes only from west Michigan farmers).
An entertainment center for kids with a million things to do, including go-karts, mini-golf, batting cage, laser tag, and arcade games.
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4400 Ball Park Drive NortheastAn entertainment center for kids with a million things to do, including go-karts, mini-golf, batting cage, laser tag, and arcade games.
Farm Country Cheese House
Artisanal cheeses made fresh daily with milk from the local Amish dairy.
Another family fun center, and this one has bumper boats, as well as go-karts, zip line, game room, mini-golf and more (including a pizza buffet).
Craig's Cruisers
Another family fun center, and this one has bumper boats, as well as go-karts, zip line, game room, mini-golf and more (including a pizza buffet).