Carefree Travel Guide 2026

CENTRAL Fall four seasons of fun

Fall in the region invites you to slow down and soak it in. Explore vibrant color tours, crisp air adventures, local flavors, and cozy moments that turn every visit into a seasonal favorite. BigRapids.org

Spring This top tourist attraction blends world-class facilities with breathtaking gardens — including a celebrated Japanese Garden and interactive Children’s Garden — plus more than 200 striking sculptures for an unforgettable art-and-nature experience. MeijerGardens.org

Mecosta County Convention & Visitors Bureau Big Rapids

Winter Skate, curl, and celebrate the season at the Holland Ice Park in Downtown Holland— with a sparkling ice pond, a 700-foot skating ribbon, and half-size curling sheet! Reservations required online. HollandIcePark.com

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Grand Rapids

Summer Experience the best of summer at CranHill’s family campground, where natural beauty, well-kept facilities, and activities create the perfect getaway for families to relax, reconnect, and enjoy time together. CranhillRanch.com

Holland Ice Park Holland

Seasonal Fun Fact Even a beginner can learn to luge at Muskegon’s Luge Adventure Sports Park - it’s home to one of the only natural luge tracks in the US! (the second is also in Michigan, in the Upper Peninsula). And in summer, Grand Haven comes alive with the largest Musical Fountain in the world.

CranHill Rodney

West Michigan Tourist Association | WMTA.org

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