A bargain-hunter’s paradise! Save up to 70% off retail prices on brand-name merchandise at 75+ designer discount stores. Located just off the US-131 highway 10 minutes south of downtown Grand Rapids. Shop for clothing, footwear, home goods, toys and much more. Enjoy a delicious meal at 5 Lakes Brew Pub or Russo Ristorante Mercato before or after your excursion. Practice your putting skills or play bocce ball or cornhole in the outdoor Entertainment District. Kids are welcome to explore an inclusive Sensory Garden.

Tanger Outlet Mall

84th Street Pub & Grille serves home-style meals in a family atmosphere. This restaurant also offers on site or off site banquets & catering.

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Located at [Tanger Outlets Mall](https://www.experiencegr.com/listing/tanger-outlet-mall/8947/), 5 Lakes Brew Pub offers a diverse menu featuring hand-crafted burgers, specialty pizzas, beers, cocktails and more. It’s an oasis for shoppers and non-shoppers alike!

The 5 Lakes kitchen prepares nearly everything from scratch, ensuring peak flavor and freshness. Guests can enjoy a variety of domestic and craft beer – including 5 Lakes’ own brews – plus wines and specialty cocktails. The brew pub is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, with seating indoors and out. 5 Lakes and Tanger Outlets are just 15 minutes or so from downtown Grand Rapids.

5 Lakes Brew Pub

Break Room Therapy is a place where you can come in to let it all out! Think of all the stress, grief, frustration, and aggravations in your life. Or just simply as a entertainment you have never tried before. Pick from our wide selection of objects, and let loose! It is a place you always needed but never had access to until now!

Break Room Therapy

Stay and play in the Little Dip Splash Pad! Guests can relax and enjoy our 10,000 square foot, expanded pool area. Featuring our new splash pad area, hot tub, vortex pool, zero depth toddler play area, mini slides, and tipping buckets. Fun for everyone! The hotel offers a delicious hot breakfast buffet with your room rate. Day passes for are available to the general public on certain days and times of the year, blackout dates apply. Contact the hotel for admission and pricing.

The Little Dip Splash Pad at Holiday Inn Grand Rapids South

Pete’s Grill & Tavern is a longtime bar and restaurant in Byron Center, proudly serving the community for over 75 years. Located on 84th Street, Pete’s is a local gathering place known for modern tavern fare, certified Detroit-style pizza, and a welcoming atmosphere for lunch, dinner, and drinks. With more than 15 televisions throughout the restaurant, it’s a go-to sports bar for catching the game with friends. Whether you’re stopping in for pizza, a casual lunch, or game-day action, Pete’s Grill & Tavern delivers great food and good times in Byron Center.

Pete's Grill & Tavern

Located on 84th Street Southwest in Byron Center, Alebird is a locally loved restaurant offering amazing food in a beautiful, welcoming space. Situated inside the historic Hotel Byron in downtown Byron Center, Alebird has become a go-to destination for date nights, casual dinners, and gathering with friends. Enjoy thoughtfully crafted dishes, grab a drink, and experience the vibrant Alebird community right in the heart of Byron Center.

Alebird Taphouse and Brewery

Classic design & modern cuisine, melded to create a timeless dining experience. Railside Bar & Grill is open to the public.

Alder & Iron at Railside Golf Club

The Red Geranium Café on Kalamazoo ave is a popular breakfast and brunch spot serving the Kentwood area with fresh, made-to-order meals. Known for omelettes, skillets, eggs Benedict, sandwiches, burgers, and great coffee, this welcoming café is a go-to destination for breakfast and lunch. Using fresh ingredients prepared daily, The Red Geranium Café delivers consistent quality and flavorful dishes in a relaxed, neighborhood setting perfect for brunch, coffee, or a casual meal any day of the week.

The Red Geranium

Ride the go-karts, bumper boats and kiddie rides. Play on two miniature golf courses and enjoy the large arcade. Play Laser Tag and drive indoor electric go-karts! Great for birthdays and groups. Dine at our new buffet with four food islands of Pizza, Pasta, Salad & Desserts.

Craig's Cruisers

Located at M-6 and Kalamazoo, 16 screen theatre featuring state-of-the-art projection and digital sound. The ultimate in stadium theatre seating featuring Tempur-Pedic rocking chair seats & Dolby Digital 3D Cinema!

Celebration Cinema South

Chili's Grill & Bar® features Big Mouth® Burgers, steaks, salads, fajitas, Baby Back Ribs and more! Celebrate every Monday with Fajita 'Rita Mondays. Chili's® grills like no place else.

Chili's Grill & Bar®

Four days of championship foosball in Grand Rapids. Juniors and touring professionals play at the same tables. Every dollar raised helps put free foosball tables in schools.

The Great Lakes Classic

Gear up for the 2026 University of Michigan Health - West Grand Rapids Marathon, a thrilling all-ages multi-sport event set to energize the vibrant streets of Grand Rapids on October 18, 2026!  Traverse the scenic landscapes of Michigan's second-largest city as you race towards triumph amidst the community's cheers. 

University of Michigan Health - West Grand Rapids Marathon

The 2026 Thunderfest Wheelchair Rugby Tournament, presented by Fusion Medical, is a Grand Rapids Thunder home tournament taking place October 24–25, 2026, at MSA Fieldhouse in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This six-team Division II–III wheelchair rugby competition welcomes athletes, coaches, volunteers, and officials, with lunch and a tournament T-shirt provided to participants. Tournament schedules will be emailed after rosters are received, with roster submissions due October 13.

Thunderfest Wheelchair Rugby Tournament

The 2nd annual Women's 3x3 Unified Basketball Tournament is taking place in West Michigan in November 2026! Teams throughout the nation will compete for the gold medal in a thrilling 4-day experience.

Special Olympics North America Women's 3x3 Unified Basketball Tournament

The mission of Special Olympics Michigan is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Athletes develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy while participating in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship among their families, Special Olympics athletes and the community. The athletes achieve their dreams with the support of caring volunteers, coaches, family members and staff. Donations from Michigan citizens and businesses provide funding for the program.



Special Olympics Michigan

With ample parking and easy access to US-131, Brewer Park is the most active outdoor sports park in the Kent County Park system.  Brewer Park offers seven soccer fields, a ball diamond, basketball courts, volleyball courts, a cricket pitch, and a popular disc golf course. The soccer fields at Brewer Park are used by teams from throughout the region and are in varying sizes to accommodate all age groups. The picnic shelter and recreation areas are available for rent. 

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We are an economic generator through sports tourism for Greater Grand Rapids and Kent County in the West Michigan area.

We own and operate an award winning baseball/softball complex; the Meijer Sports Complex [www.MeijerSportsComplex.com](https://www.MeijerSportsComplex.com) featuring eight fields, including a championship field that seats 1,000.

Our signature event, the Meijer State Games of Michigan (Olympic-style sporting event), draws 10,000 athletes through 60+ sports in its Winter and Summer Games.  We work with many of our local sports clubs and organizations to host various regional and national tournaments.

Why Grand Rapids? We have:
•	12,000 + hotel rooms (2,500 downtown)
•	234,000 square foot downtown convention center (fits 40 volleyball courts)
•	12,000 seat Van Andel Arena
•	5 facilities that feature 4+ courts and multiple grass or turf fields
•	Grant program for new events
•	and more!

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