Welcome to John Ball Zoo, a vibrant animal kingdom nestled in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Located at the scenic John Ball Park Ballroom, this enchanting zoo offers visitors an unforgettable journey into the world of wildlife, making it an essential stop for families and animal enthusiasts. Known for its diverse collection of animals, the zoo brings you face-to-face with over 1,000 creatures, ranging from majestic tigers to playful penguins, ensuring there's something captivating for everyone to see.

John Ball Zoo is renowned for its engaging experiences, including interactive exhibits and educational programs that are sure to delight and inform visitors of all ages. The zoo's dedication to wildlife conservation and education is evident in its thoughtfully curated habitats and knowledgeable staff, who are eager to share fascinating insights about the animal kingdom.

Ideal for families and group outings, the zoo offers a range of activities that make for a full day of fun and exploration. Youngsters will particularly enjoy the engaging experiences, including the opportunity to feed some of the animals and the thrilling zip-line adventure that offers a bird's-eye view of the zoo's beautiful landscape.

John Ball Zoo

Home to over 2000 animals, John Ball Zoo offers an awe-inspiring experience for visitors of all ages.

HopCat's second location in GR features 80 craft taps from a variety of large & small breweries and cideries, offering lunch, dinner, late-night food, and weekend brunch just a mile north of Meijer Gardens and next door to Celebration North IMAX theater.

**Weekly Specials at HopCat**  
Enjoy something special every day of the week! Join us for Happy Hour Monday–Friday 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close, build your own $15 Pick 'Em meal M- F, grab our Thursday $9 Burger + Beer special, or start your weekend with brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am-2 pm.

HopCat Knapp's Corner

The IMAX® large format film presentation is the most intense cinematic experience in West Michigan. Celebration! Cinema features the ultimate in stadium seating with Tempur-Pedic rocking chair seats. DLP Digital Cinema!

Celebration Cinema North & IMAX Theatre

TreeRunner Grand Rapids Adventure Park, located in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is your ultimate destination for unforgettable outdoor adventures, catering to ages 7 and up with multiple skill levels. Our expansive park provides a perfect setting for birthday parties, team building events, and celebrations of all kinds, creating lasting memories for family, friends, and colleagues.

Featuring a diverse range of thrilling activities, including zip lines, rope courses, climbing walls, and aerial obstacles, TreeRunner Grand Rapids offers endless excitement for all ages and skill levels. Our dedicated team of trained professionals ensures the highest level of safety, providing comprehensive instruction and guidance for each guest to feel confident while navigating our treetop courses.

TreeRunner Grand Rapids Adventure Park

Pieology

At The Melting Pot, fondue truly becomes a memorable four-course dining experience where patrons can dip into something different - and discover all the ingredients for a unique dining experience including a relaxed atmosphere, private tables, attentive service, fine wines and signature fondue dinners.

The Melting Pot

What do you do after being handed the keys to the oldest bar (est. 1888) in Grand Rapids? Simply put–not much. Sometimes a classic needs to remain a classic. To be completely honest, a few alterations have been made (new kitchen, new patio, and a banquet room), but the original decor of Nick Fink's remains largely untouched. We simply couldn't do without all the vintage character of the original bar top, old-school beer cooler, tufted patent leather booths, and the iconic gold and black velvet wallpaper.

If classic cocktails and traditional domestic ales are your thing, Nick Fink's has those in spades. We also carry the new classics from Founders, Perrin, New Holland, Long Road and the like. Guests will be pleased to find that our chef has been making great use of the new kitchen and is serving some of the best pub fare in West Michigan, including wings, burritos, burgers, and thin-crust pizza.

For many Comstock Park natives, Nick Fink's is the quintessential neighborhood tavern with a relaxed environment for friends and family to enjoy happy hour, the big game, live music, keno, and celebratory evenings out. For others, Nick Fink's is a historical landmark that must be experienced and cherished. We've had the opportunity to enjoy the full gamut of experiences Nick Fink's has to offer (paranormal activity included) and welcome one-and-all to join us for a drink at the original, the infamous, the legendary, **oldest bar in GR.**

Nick Fink's

We share a love for nature and good, quality craft beer. As a family of beer nerds, we like to push the envelope to brew creative, innovative, and unique beers. Join us as we pursue our dream of opening a brewery in charming Rockford, MI.

Third Nature Brewing Company

Classic recipes from one of the area's leading restaurant families are prepared using the freshest locally sourced ingredients.

Kitchen 67

Licari’s is a casual, energetic, and affordable neighborhood pizza kitchen conveniently located in Celedon New Town next to the Crushed Grape. It’s airy, easy-going, and our spin on the Sicilian food is as delicious as the atmosphere.  
  
Claim a spot in our restaurant and order up some serious pizza, relax with a glass of wine, or perhaps with a bottle of wine from our reasonably priced wine list.

Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen

Our fitness center is an ideal location for a wide range of athletes. You’ll find tournament level tennis players on the best indoor tennis courts in southwest Michigan, coaches teaching the fundamentals of pickleball, personal trainers powering students through group classes, and group exercise classes encouraging participants to reach for new limits.

8 tennis courts
4 pickleball courts
4 racquetball courts
Weight room
Group exercise
Cardio theater
High-performance training area
Yoga studio (under construction)
Full locker rooms for men & women
Pro shop (offering restringing for tennis and racquetball racquets)
Dedicated room for young children

Grand Rapids Racquet & Fitness

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Has Promotions Available

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