Wintertime in West Michigan

Wintertime activities include Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and winter hiking and are great fun and fitness for winter in Michigan Life's Region 4 Grand Rapids, Grand Haven and Holland Area including Allegan County, Barry County, Eaton County, Ionia County, Kent County Montcalm County, and Ottawa County Michigan.

Winter in Region 4 -Grand Rapids, Grand Haven and Holland Areas

Enjoy the Winter Season Season in West Michigan

When the weather turns colder the outdoor sports heat up and Michigan offers the best in wintertime fun and you can find it all right here. Let's start with a little Skiing do you prefer Cross Country Skiing or Downhill Skiing and don't forget the exciting action of Snowboarding! Maybe a little hockey or figure Ice Skating is more your style. Rated number 1 for Family Fun in the wintertime includes Sledding, Tobogganing, and Snow Tubing! Looking for high energy adventure to cross of your bucket list? Here are Dog Sledding Adventures and Snowmobiling Trails. Finally there are all kinds of Winter Events to enjoy in Michigan.

What to See and Do in Region 4 -Grand Rapids Grand Haven and Holland Area

Allegan County, Michigan is situated among the rolling farmlands, grasslands, forests, lakes, and streams of the southwestern portion of the Lower Peninsula. It is an area of incredible scenic beauty and historical significance, with many parts of the county existing much as they did 100 years ago.

Bittersweet Ski Resort in the scenic Kalamazoo River Valley is Southwest Michigan's premier ski area. Skier friendly, night skiing, complete snow making and grooming, huge lift capacity and friendly helpful staff to make your visit pleasurable. The Terrain Park will feature new obstacles this year and is served by its own chairlift.

Eighteen runs with the longest at 1800 ft., two Terrain Parks with one fo the little kids and one for the big kids, equipment, group rates, discounts and child care. Top-notch ski school and popular racing programs.

Fenn Valley Vineyards is a family owned and operated vineyard and winery complex established in 1973. Our goal has always been to produce world-class wines from grapes grown along the shore of Lake Michigan.

Located on Main Street and backing up to the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park, just 18 minutes north of Grand Rapids, we’re building something new in Northern Kent County as we create a new microbrewery and full service restaurant, featuring hand-made beers, wine, spirits and sodas.

We are a family owned and operated Brewpub & restaurant in the cool little city of Hastings in southwest Michigan. We work hard to provide you great food from our kitchen and premium hand crafted ales from our amazing Head Brewer, Brett Hammond. We like what we do... We hope you like it too!

Summer Train
We depart historic downtown Coopersville on the dates and times shown on our calendar. During the journey, our friendly Conductor will talk about local railroad history and answer your questions.

Enjoy the warm weather on the water with AAA Canoe Rental offering a number of fun water water activities including Kayaking and Tubing. Your trip will will take you to the downtown Rockford shopping district where you can grab something to eat and do some shopping. Call for Rates and Reservations: (616) 866-9264

HopCat was envisioned, designed, stocked, and staffed with one mission in mind: To bring you great beer. What is great beer? It's a beer made with care and pride. It might be a local beer or one from across the globe. It could be your usual pint, or a beer that you had no idea existed.

January 25 – 28, 2024

Winterfest is a full weekend of winter fun in Grand Haven, Michigan during the last week of January. The snow is upon us, and with Michigan’s winters being long and cold, this is a perfect time to get out and be active. There are plenty of activities to keep everyone warm and having a great time.

Aim High Sports is a premier indoor basketball and volleyball facility. Aim High plays host to several local and national basketball and volleyball tournaments. In addition, Aim High hosts wrestling, cheerleading and roller derby events throughout the year.

Welcome to Jaden James Brewery
Hours: 12-8 Monday - Saturday Closed Sunday
Closed Labor Day
You have heard about Jaden James Brewery now stop in and give our beers/ciders a try! The breweries home is at Cascade Winery

Stop in and enjoy a beer! Take home a growler
available now!

Rosa Parks Circle ice rink is one of Grand Rapids' favorite winter pastimes. Admission includes the skate rental, but you can bring your own. Hours are weather-dependent. Call 616-456-3699 for closure information.

The Charlotte Performing Arts Center (opened October 2004) is an 825-seat performance and instructional venue located in Charlotte, Michigan. The auditorium is fully accessible with restrooms on all levels.

The Mitten Brewing Company is the brainchild of life-long friends Chris Andrus and Max Trierweiler.

Open Year Round
Closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas

The Gilmore Car Museum started in the early 1960s when Donald S. Gilmore began collecting vintage automobiles. Some of the first vehicles in his collection included a 1927 Ford Model T, a 1913 Rolls Royce, and a 1920 Pierce Arrow. Restoring that classic Pierce-Arrow at his home on nearby Gull Lake ignited a passion.

The Country Mill’s mission is to create an environment for “family fun on the farm.”
Our priorities are:
* To produce fruits and vegetables of highest quality, with the least amount of off-farm inputs.
* To make it easy for our customers to have "fun on our farm" as they harvest and choose our products.

Each bottle of our craft beer and artisan spirits captures a flavor, a harvest, a season, a moment in time.

The historic courthouse square in downtown Charlotte holds the 1885 Renaissance Revival Eaton County Courthouse. On the National Register of Historic Places, the courthouse is now a museum, featuring the restored interior, circuit courtroom and offices.

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