| Michigan is a beautiful and vibrant place to visit. | | | | for spectators year around. Its latest exhibits are |
| From its thrilling amusement parks to the | | | | featuring Aztec art and Egyptian artifacts dating |
| spectacular Tulip festival there is always | | | | back centuries; a cultural experience for all |
| something new to see. Imagine yourself flying at | | | | ages.As we enter the greater Grand Rapids area |
| speeds of 40 to 50 miles per hour down a track | | | | we encounter their state of the art facilities for |
| more then 50 feet in the air. Or picture yourself in | | | | cancer and research. A new addition to this area |
| the middle of a bright and wondrously uplifting tulip | | | | is the "Lacks Cancer and Research Facility". This |
| field in spring. These are just a few of the great | | | | old yet still developing city is in current |
| things Michigan has to offer.Journey with me for a | | | | development of several condominiums providing |
| while as our imagination takes us on a trip through | | | | affordable and comfortable living for thousands of |
| the sights of Michigan. Can you see it? Maybe just | | | | new residents. Yes, Grand Rapids is the second |
| a little: but keep walking, we'll get you there. Our | | | | largest city in this great state and draws |
| first stop is "The Motor City", maybe better | | | | thousands yearly to its ever growing |
| known to you as "Detroit". This city has a lot to | | | | population.The next exciting place in our journey is |
| offer our great nation from culture, to casinos, as | | | | Michigan Adventure. This amazing park provides a |
| well as a number of theaters and halls where | | | | nice getaway in the heat of the summer with |
| some of the greatest performers of all time | | | | great events for students and families. Michigan |
| entertain. Old and new performers and | | | | Adventure has an amusement park as well as a |
| entertainers started in this fair city as well as | | | | water park with exciting rides and games for |
| continue to perform here today. Older generations | | | | everyone.They provide education and learning for |
| of performing artists such as The Temptations | | | | school across the World. From events such as |
| and Four Tops started here, to new performers | | | | Physics Day to Armed Forces Day they include |
| like Boys to Men. Also frequenting the motor city | | | | people from every culture in the world. Physics |
| is the world of wrestling. See the excitement and | | | | Day provides students a chance to see various |
| jaw jerking action of the WWE live from our | | | | experiments first hand out of the class room and |
| very own Cobo Hall. If you're a sports fan you | | | | gives them a chance to learn hands on, making |
| might also enjoy the sweat slinging and stick flying | | | | learning fun. This park is open from June 1st to |
| combat of the Detroit Red Wings.Aside from all | | | | August 31st and provides an excellent vacation |
| the thrills of the sports world Detroit has stunning | | | | spot for the entire family.Are you a flower |
| museums and exceptional events at its Opera | | | | person? The last place we visit is the beautiful |
| House. Still expanding - it is one of the largest | | | | scenery of the tulips at the festival in Holland, |
| cities in Michigan.Next on our voyage we arrive in | | | | Michigan. The Tulip Festival brings over 2 million |
| Grand Rapids. This is a growing city with its | | | | visitors every year to this beautiful showplace. |
| numerous projects and interesting communities. | | | | The Latin festival is held on the first Saturday of |
| There are many places to visit. The newly | | | | tulip time and is an opportunity to explore Latin |
| constructed Van Andel Center is opening up | | | | culture through music, dance and art. This attracts |
| space for larger events every year. The crowds | | | | artists and musicians from across the globe.Visit |
| gather to see the incredible concerts, games and | | | | the Holland museum on 10th St. or The Park |
| shows that appear every month. Grand Rapids | | | | Theatre located on River Ave that provides |
| has many cultural sites such as the Veterans | | | | shows and events all year. Holland also has a large |
| Park, Heritage Hill and several museums which | | | | following for budding artists whatever your talent. |
| provide excellent learning for you and your family. | | | | Enjoy Open Mic Night at "Lemonjello's", open to all |
| The Gerald R. Ford museum and the Grand | | | | forms of art: poetry, music, story... and more. |
| Rapids Art Museum provide exhibits and events | | | | |