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Attractions
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park 1000 East Beltline Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 957-1580 (888) 957-1580 Fax: (616) 975-9545 The 125-acre Gardens and Sculpture Park features the monumental Leonardo da Vinci's Horse, indoor and outdoor gardens; Michigan's largest tropical conservatory; nature trails; sculpture galleries; and over 100 world-class sculptures. Admission charged. Admission: Adults (14 and older): $7.00, Seniors (65 and older): $6.00, Students (w/ student ID): $5.00, Children (5 - 13): $ 3.50, Children (4 and under): Free Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday noon to 5:00 p.m. Thursday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm June through August. Gerald R. Ford Museum 303 Pearl St. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616) 451-9263 Fax: (616) 451-9570 Experience America's most entertaining presidential museum. Attend a White House State Dinner, step inside the Oval Office and see the original Watergate burglar tools. Admission: Adults: $4.00, Senior Citizens: $3.00, Children (15 & under): Free. Free parking is available. Hours: Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Grand Rapids Children's Museum 11 Sheldon Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 235-4726 Fax: (616) 235-4728 The Grand Rapids Children's Museum celebrates childhood and the joy of learning by providing hands-on exhibits that inspire learning and encourage self-directed exploration. Admission: $4.00, Children under 2: Free. Thursday evening is Family Night, admission is only $1.00 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5:00 p.m. IMAX® Theatre at Celebration! Village 2121 Celebration NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 530 SHOW Fax: (616) 532-3660 Located on the corner of Knapp St. and East Beltline. The IMAX® large format film presentation is the most intense cinematic experience in West Michigan. Admission: Admission charged. John Ball Zoological Garden 1300 W. Fulton St. Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616) 336-4301 Fax: (616) 336-3907 John Ball Zoo, with over 1,000 animals, is located in a 140-acre park. The Zoo has an aquarium, children's zoo, African area and new chimpanzee exhibit. Admission: Adults: $3.50, Seniors and Children (5-13): $2.00. Children 4 & under: Free. Admission is charged April-October and weekends in March and November. Free admission during December, January and February. Hours: Mid-May to Labor Day, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Winter 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Public Museum of Grand Rapids - Van Andel Museum Center 272 Pearl St. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616) 456-3977 Fax: (616) 456-3873 World-class exhibitions about history, nature, science, regional cultural heritage, Native Americans, 19th-century Grand Rapids cityscape and more. Ride a 1928 carousel, eat in the cafe overlooking the river. Admission: General admission for Adults: $6.00, Seniors: $4.00, Children (3-17): $2.50, Children 2 & under: Free. Fee charged for special exhibits, planetarium and carousel rides. Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday noon to 5:00 p.m. Closed Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Easter Sunday and Thanksgiving Day.
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