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CRITCHLOW ALLIGATOR SANCTUARY
1698 M-66, Athens 49011
269-729-4802, alligatorsanctuary.com
Lina Kelly, lina@alligatorsanctuary.com
Home to nearly 200 alligators, Critchlow Alligator
Sanctuary operates like a zoo, except
all the animals are rescued. Private tours are
provided. The sanctuary will entertain you
as well as educate you about these amazing
animals that call Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary
home. The seasonal business is open
May 1 through Oct. 1. Call or email today to
schedule your tour.
FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS &
SCULPTURE PARK
1000 E. Beltline Ave. NE,
Grand Rapids 49525, 616-977-7681
meijergardens.org/plan/adult-groups
Chris Attenberger,
cattenberger@meijergardens.org
Masterpieces of art and nature delight!
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
features bountiful gardens and more than
200 permanent collection works-indoors
and outdoors-on a 158-acre main campus.
Enjoy tours, programs, and interactive activities
year-round. Self-guided and docent-led
tours are available for groups of 10 or more.
A narrated outdoor tram tour runs seasonally,
April through November. Plan at least a few
hours for visiting, to tour, and to enjoy the
cafe and gift shop.
GILMORE CAR MUSEUM
6865 Hickory Road, Hickory Corners 49060
269-953-9012, gilmorecarmuseum.org
Ken Fischang, CHME, CMP, CTA,
The Gilmore Car Museum is North America's
largest auto museum with over 400 vehicles
on display. Located midway between Chicago
and Detroit in beautiful southwest Michigan,
the museum's 90-acre historic campus features
numerous vintage structures, including
a restored and fully functioning 1941 Silk City
Diner, a re-created 1930s Shell gas station,
and seven on-site partner museums. Tour
guests can make a whole day out the visiting
the museum. They can spend hours touring
the expansive exhibits, theater, library,
museum store, and more.
Experience Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary
through guided tours and animal encounters.
W.K. KELLOGG MANOR HOUSE AND
CONFERENCE CENTER
3700 E. Gull Lake Drive,
Hickory Corners 49060, 269-671-2160,
conference.kbs.msu.edu/manor-house
Nicole Kokx, manorhouse@kbs.msu.edu
W.K. Kellogg Manor House in Hickory Corners
is the former estate of cereal magnate
W.K. Kellogg and his wife, Dr. Carrie Staines
Kellogg. Restored to its original grandeur, the
home is rich with history and elegance with
natural gardens around a lovely lakeside setting.
W.K. Kellogg Manor House and Conference
Center welcomes tour groups small and
large year-round for guided and self-guided
tours, both indoors and outdoors. Add dining
for a memorable experience.
WINDMILL ISLAND GARDENS
1 Lincoln Ave., Holland 49423
616-355-1030, windmillisland.com
Matt Helmus, windmill@cityofholland.com
Experience a slice of old Europe in Holland,
Michigan! Windmill Island Gardens features
the historic, working windmill " de Zwaan "
standing among 36 acres of exhibits, gardens,
and natural areas. The mill still turns
and grinds grain into flour-a tour up five
floors is the highlight of any visit. Visitors
can watch a filmed tour of the windmill for
background or if they don't wish to climb.
Enjoy tunes from a working street organ,
thousands of flowers, and tasty Dutch treats.
Lodging
HAWORTH HOTEL AT HOPE COLLEGE
225 College Ave., Holland 49423
616-395-7200, haworthhotel.com
Katie Klingenberg, klingenberg@hope.edu
Nestled in downtown Holland, Haworth Hotel
embraces the vibrant community. Fresh, versatile
spaces, on-site catering, and steadfast
service enables the hotel to host gatherings,
provide respite for visitors, and welcome
the passerby, student, or faculty member.
Haworth Hotel at Hope College vows to
always provide elevated accommodations
and enriched food and beverage experiences
that transform everyday moments into lasting
memories for every guest it welcomes.
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