Things to Do with Kids in Big Rapids, MI

  • TripBuzz found 13 things to do with kids in or near Big Rapids, Michigan.
  • From Sawmill Tube & Canoe Livery - Day Trips to Sawmill Tube & Canoe, the Big Rapids area offers 32 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Specialty Museums, Tubing and Walking Trails.
  • Only an hour from Grand Rapids, Big Rapids, Michigan is located right by the Manistee National Forest which has several wildlife spotting opportunities and even access to zip lining. The Muskegon River runs through Big Rapids, providing residents and visitors with a number of beautiful hiking, boating, and other water sporting activities.
  • TripBuzz found 13 things to do with kids in or near Big Rapids, Michigan.
  • From Sawmill Tube & Canoe Livery - Day Trips to Sawmill Tube & Canoe, the Big Rapids area offers 32 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Specialty Museums, Tubing and Walking Trails.
  • Only an hour from Grand Rapids, Big Rapids, Michigan is located right by the Manistee National Forest which has several wildlife spotting opportunities and even access to zip lining. The Muskegon River runs through Big Rapids, providing residents and visitors with a number of beautiful hiking, boating, and other water sporting activities.
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0.8 Miles
75% 4 votes
Tubing 226 Baldwin Street, Big Rapids, MI MoreLess Info
Saw Mill Canoe & Tube Livery-Day Trips offers a full range of recreational gear for single day excursions down the fast Muskegon River. Trips range in length from two hours up to six, with group discount rates offered as well.
0.8 Miles
67% 3 votes
Tubing 230 Baldwin Street, Big Rapids, MI 49307 MoreLess Info
Listed as one of National Geographic's top ten tubing tours, Sawmill Tube & Canoe Livery offer canoeing, kayaking, and tubing on the beautiful Muskegon River. Short or long tubing trips, day, overnight, and weekend canoe/kayak trips are available.
0.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Swimming Pool 100 Block Hutchinson Street, Big Rapids, MI 49307 MoreLess Info
Serving the local community, Charles E. Fairman Community Pool is a city operated pool with a depth of 10 feet. The pool has a picnic area with grills for its guests to enjoy.
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- 0 votes
Skating Rinks 325 N Michigan, Big Rapids, MI 49307 MoreLess Info
Big Rapids Roller Rink, or 'BRRR,' is an indoor roller skating park with a whimsical attitude. The park features family skate times, mixers for teens, and a variety of other special events.
0.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Natural History Museums 820 Campus Drive, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI 49307 MoreLess Info
Part of the Ferris State University Campus, the Card Wildlife Education Center is a 5,000 square foot natural history museum. The museum features an extensive animal index offering information on a variety of animals.
0.0 Miles
45% 11 votes
National & State Parks U.S. 131 Exit 129, Big Rapids, MI MoreLess Info
Newaygo State Park is a 257 acre state park overlooking Hardy Dam Pond. Available activities include fishing, swimming, camping, picnicking, and boating. The park maintains a large campground, picnic areas, and playground equipment.
0.1 Miles
- 2 votes
Movie Theaters 213 S Michigan Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307 MoreLess Info
Part of Carmike's movie chain, Big Rapids Cinema offers first-run films in digital format on four movie screens. The theater also showcases special presentations of independent films, sporting events and art performances.
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- 0 votes
History Museums 129 N Stewart Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307 MoreLess Info
Visitors can view exhibits and artifacts related to the history of Mecosta County farming and amish community at the Mecosta County Historical Soc. The museum is open for tours on Fridays or by special arrangement.
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Movie Theaters 213 South Michigan Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307 MoreLess Info
Carmike Big Rapids 4 is a local movie theater that shows its guests the latest Hollywood film releases. Amenities at the theater include matinee ticket specials, concessions, and online ticket purchasing.
0.9 Miles
96% 45 votes
Walking Trails 300 River Street, Big Rapids, MI 49307 MoreLess Info
The Big Rapids Riverwalk offers 2.64 miles of paved pathway that boasts phenomenal views of the surrounding nature. The trail serves as a popular spot for hiking, fishing, biking and jogging.
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