Flights Grandrapids

Grand Rapids is a city in the state of Michigan. It is the second largest city in Michigan and the largest city in beautiful Western MI. It is located in the county seat of Kent County and about 40 miles east of Last Michigan on the Grand River. The city is home to five of the world’s leading furniture companies.
Grand Rapids became the top furniture manufacturing city in United States and the premier lumbering center during the half of 19th century. This is the reason it was called “Furniture City”. In the past 75 years, the city held national home furnishing markets and international furniture exhibits. Grand Rapids became recognized worldwide as a leader in the production of fine furniture. Today, the city is considered a leader in the production of office furniture, and also a home to number of well-known companies including AMWAY, and GE Aviation to name a few.
The city is home to 22 different college and universities which is why in the past 10 years; students from all over US make flights to Grand Rapids. The city is also a well-known historical place that holds many different art museums, myriad theaters, and also the final resting place of the 38th president of the United States, President Gerald Ford located on the west bank of Grand River.
Since the city is very close to Lake Michigan, it is also known in producing apples, blueberry and peaches. Flights to Grand Rapids were made by over 250,000 visitors last year to witness the world’s richest art competition, the Art Prize. In 2010, it was named by the US Chamber of Commerce as “most sustainable mid-sized city in the U.S.”.

In the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Italian restaurants are so confident in serving their best cuisines even in the challenging New York City. They offer extraordinary dishes way beyond the loved spaghetti, meatballs and margarine-soaked garlic breads.

One Trick Pony

One Trick Pony serves its customers with Italian inspired dishes combined with a modern twist. Sun-dried tomato bruschetta gives a good start followed by Marsala di pollo that contains Spanish onion and wild mushrooms.The garlic chicken Alfredo always meets its patrons’ taste expectations if not exceed it. One Trick Pony has own house pizzas but customers may opt to create their own.

One Trick Pony
136 E. Fulton
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 235-7669
onetrick.biz

Tre Cugini
Traditionalists may begin with tuna tartar and antipasto which is a classic in Tre Cugini. They also serve a cooked to order risotto. Your selections are roasted tomatoes, basil, lobster and truffle oil as well as pistachio, pork sausage, shrimp, Gorgonzola and asparagus tips.

Tre Cugini
122 Monroe Center St. N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 235-9339
trecugini.com

Noto’s Old World Italian

Noto’s Old World Italian serves classic Italian dishes while giving in to modern senses. The very good example of that is pasta sensa glutine or gluten free pasta that has promodoro sauce. Starters are medallions of breaded eggplant which contains tomato sauce and mozzarella. Noto’s provides it own original version of cannelloni that has veal, homemade sugar, spinach and grana cheese that is wrapped in fresh pasta and cooked in their meat sauce.

Noto’s Old World Italian
6600 28th St., S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-6686
notosoldworld.com

Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan. Along with that title, this city caters wide selection of Meditteranean eating establishments that are sure to impress their numerous patrons.

Marie Catrib’s of Grand Rapids

Vegetarians will definitely enjoy the masterpiece of the Marie Catrib in Grand Rapids. This Lebanesse chef’s selections includes spinach strawberry salad, falafel and vegetarian kibbe. Of course, kids are given the choices of homemade macaroni and cheese, jam sandwiches and peanut butter. Their desserts include a variety of gluten and dairy free items. The restaurant opens from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.

Marie Catrib’s of Grand Rapids
1001 Lake Dr. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 454-4020
mariecatribs.com

Bistro Bella Vita

Bistro Bella Vita serves home-cooked dishes that originates from the Mediterranean countryside – specifically the Italian part of the Mediterranean. Smoked sausage spaghetti, rotini con pollo and harvest ravioli are some of the great dishes offered here. Thoughout the week, they open for lunch by 11am until 3pm, for dinner from 5pm until 10pm – Monday to Thursday. On Friday and Saturday they extend the dinner time until 11pm. On Sundays, they operate from 4pm to 9pm.

Bistro Bella Vita
44 Grandville Ave. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 222-4600
bistrobellavita.com

Osta’s Lebanese Cuisine

Visitors who plan to explore Reed Lake, Osta’s is a great choice. This spot is also just a short bike ride away from other recreational destinations in the area. They boast on their menu list- meat pies, hummus, tabouli, baba ghanouge, cheese bread and baklava. You may check on them from Tuesday through Friday from 11am until 9pm while during Saturday they only open from 4pm until 9pm. Osta’s Lebanese Cuisine is close on Sundays and Mondays.

Osta’s Lebanese Cuisine
2228 Wealthy St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 456-8999
ostaslebanese.com

Parsley Mediterranean Grille

Parsley Mediterraneon Grille offers its carnivore customers with its beef and chicken kafta entries which is ground with the use of the finest USDA approved meat. Vegetarians can still enjoy tabouli. Parsley operates from Mondays through Sundays, starting at 10:30am until 8pm.

Parsley Mediterranean Grille
80 Ottawa Ave. NW suite 150
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 776-2590
parsleymg.com

The Pita House

The Pita House is a very good example of success story in Grand Rapids. In started its operation on Wealthy Street in 1999 and since then, the establishment needs to open two additional branches because of the growing demand. They specializes on Turkish and Lebanese foods while offering specialties from throughout the Eastern Mediterranean. The Pita House’s masterpiece is the black and white gyro that comes with both chicken and gyro meat. They are open from Mondays through Thursday at 10:30am until 9pm; Fridays and Saturdays start at 10:30 am until 10pm and Sunday from 11am until 7pm.:

The Pita House
1450 Wealthy St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI
(616) 454-1171

3730 28th St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI
(616) 940-3029

134 Monroe Center
Grand Rapids, MI
(616) 233-4875
thepitahouse.net

When John Ball died in 1884, he left a 40-acre land area to function as recreation spot for Grand Rapids. In 1890′s, another 100 acres of land has been added to this area and the zoo began with animals. Affectd by the Great Depression, the Zoo declined but in 1949 it was improved by private citizens under the leadership of Kay Whinery with the support from the city. In the early 70s, there had been a volunteer program established that aims to provide education to the visitors of the zoo as well as its community. Rewardingly, in 1983 the Zoo became the first zoo in Michigan that received accreditation from AAZPA (now the AZA).

The ownership of John Ball Zoological Garden was assumed by Kent County in 1989 and they are currently working hand in hand with the non-profit, John Ball Society. It is known as one of the best medium-sized zoos in the nation that holds its commitment and record for encouraging conservation, education, research and recreation. John Ball Zoo opens throught out the year and closes only on Christmas Day. During the summer seasons, the Zoo receives almost 350,000 visitors. Guests will find adult volunteers that act as ‘teachers’, ‘divers’ and ‘keeper assistants’ or in the Ball 40 park program . Tours, presentations, cart discovery and zoo ambassadors are some of the services that education volunteers offer to their visitors. Same with Ball 40 volunteers that provide nature trail work, gardeners, park rangers and staffers in the information booth. Likewise, dive volunteers clean the waters of the Living Shores Aquarium and conduct other related activities. John Ball Zoo is so blessed with volunteers who continue their support to the Zoo as well as its mission by doing different educational activities.

The city of Grand Rapids in Michigan has a rich culture. And to prove that statement, you can visit different Grand Rapids museums that will silently talk about the city’s history.

The Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
This museum is a perfect destination for your kids. They will definitely enjoy the entertaining and hands-on exhibits. For everyone over one year old, admission is $6.50.

Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
11 Sheldon Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 235-4726
www.grcm.org

Grand Rapids Public Museum

The Grand Rapids Public Museum is one of the must-see attractions in the city. Your entire family will enjoy here because the museum features a planetarium, history area, kids museum and a lot more. Housed in this museum is the famous “Body Revealed” displays which uniquely shows the human body. One section in the museum that can entertain the family is the Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium that offers amazing laser shows, concerts and educational programs for the public.

Public Museum
272 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 929-1700
www.grmuseum.org

Grand Rapids Art Museum

The Grand Rapids Art Museum shows off its most unique and innovative art work. It has the state-of-the-art amenities that houses paintings, sculptures and other related types of displays. Kids can be entertained here while they are learning as well.

101 Monroe Center
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 831-1000
www.artmuseumgr.org

Gerald R. Ford Museum

Learning about President and Mrs. Gerald R. Ford is made possible by the holographic images and displays that can be found in this museum. Displays include the Oval Office and Cabinet Room. Children under five years old get free admission. For kids 6 to 18 years admission is $3 while adults must pay $7.

Gerald R. Ford Museum
303 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 254-0400
www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov

Cooperville Farm Museum

Cooperville Farm Museum displays different historical farm equipments as well as other things from the past. During spring time, they have a petting zoo.

Coopersville Farm Museum
PO Box 64
375 Main Street
Coopersville MI 49404
(616) 997-8555
www.coopersvillefarmmuseum.org

Education Department of John Ball Zoological Garden offers a fun educational programs that may guide teacher and parents to teach their students and children, respectively about wildlife.

Traveling Zoo:

Your own classroom or facility can become an instant zoo because John Ball Zoologican Garden instructors and/or trained volunteer educators will bring live animals at the comfort of your own area. You may request for topics like Michigan Animals, Endangered Species, Animal Classification, Predator/Prey Relationships, Body Coverings, Winter Animals or plainly General Interest.

Animal Adventures:

This program is conducted in the zoo area itself. There is a “hands-on” session given to participants by zoo instructor. They also use live animals and their respective “biofacts” to illustrate better the educatinal information. After this acitivity, you may tour the zoo on your own. You may ask topics about Mammals, Reptiles, Body Coverings, Animal Classification, Endangered Species, Winter Animals and many more..

Animal Study Units:

This program aims to match the Kent County Collaborative Core Curriculum and Michigan’s Science Standards. This is again presented by Zoo volunteers. Teacher participants are given a classroom preparation packet that contains background information, class activities and resources. Animal demonstration and a guided tour are included in the zoo fieldtrip to boost the topic. You may choose from the topics Habitats & Adaptations, Web of Life, Vertebrate Classification and Vertebrates and Invertebrates. The program is availabe from mid September until early May.

Discovery Boxes:

Teachers will find these boxes an effective tool in providing easy and exciting way to bring wildlife in the learning area. Every box has different items like animal “biofacts”, audiovisual materials, lesson plans, books, magazine articles and often games.

Self-Guided Tours:

There are written tours provided for those classes that are unable to take part in other zoo programs. This self-guided tours include information about the exhibits and a reproducile student acitivity sheet.

Zoo School

Zoo School is permanently located on-site at the Zoo. There are two classes of sixth grades that takes their entire school year at this Zoo School. Operated by the Grand Rapids Public School System, the program has been in the Zoo for more than two decades..