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Find your group’s home base in Grand Rapids at the Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown, just 15 minutes from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport and near the DeVos Convention Center. Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown offers easy access to several cultural sites and entertainment venues like Van Andel Arena. Guests at the hotel may enjoy all-day dining at Burger Theory, the hotel’s full-service restaurant and bar. Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown is eco-conscious and offers amenities like free parking and Wi-Fi, an indoor pool and hot tub, a Fitness Center, and full-service catering.
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The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum is one of several cultural institutions located in Grand Rapids. The library honors the legacies of President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford, offering exhibits on the impact of democratic citizenship, archival photography, sculptures, clothing, and other artifacts. For a broader historical deep dive, Grand Rapids Public Museum offers groups exhibits ranging from fashion trends and period furniture to Indigenous history and the region’s natural habitats. The museum is also home to the Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium. Group rates area available for 10 or more people.
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The art lovers of your group will want to visit the Grand Rapids Art Museum, featuring exhibits in fashion, performance arts, photography, mixed medium, and more. The museum offers docent-led, self-guided, or virtual tours, as well as gallery chats. Get outdoors while enjoying some art at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Named the “Best Sculpture Park in the United States” by readers of USA Today in 2023 and 2024, this park showcases more than 200 sculptures that offer the perfect blend of art and nature. For more outdoor fun, bring your group the John Ball Zoo. Since 1891, the John Ball Zoo has been a part of the Grand Rapids community, engaging the public in conservation and offering educational programming. Aside from self-guided walk-throughs, the zoo also offers a variety of guided tours, including a “Twilight Group Tour.”
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