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ITINERARY

3h 9m162 miles25 stops
1
The Great Escape Room
233 Fulton St E Suite 211, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3200
The Great Escape Room is a real-life room escape game based on the popular computer and mobile phone escape games. Escape games are the newest craze sweeping the nation - a fun, team-building, brain-busting experience! After entering a room with your team, the door is locked behind you. 60 minutes are on the clock! You must work together in order to find clues and solve puzzles that will lead you to escape the room. Perfect for: DATE NIGHT FAMILY FUN CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING SPORTS & YOUTH GROUPS *OPEN BY APPOINTMENT for private party groups of 10 or more during our closed hours
2
Riverside Park
2001 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
3
Eastern Hills Golf Course
6075 E G Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49004-9558
4
The Hangar Bar and Grill
4301 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006-2788
5
The Heritage Company
150 N Edwards St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3802
6
Gene the Pumpkin Man
22637 W M 43, Kalamazoo, MI 49009-9208
7
Kalamazoo State Theatre
404 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-5218
The State Theatre has been a fixture in downtown Kalamazoo since 1927. The original founder of the theatre was Colonel William Butterfield. John Eberson was the renowned architect who designed the theatre. In line with theatre design conventions of the era, the idea was to create a unique atmospheric effect. The early roots of the theatre were found in the Vaudevillian tradition of performance. Many acts that frequented the State Theatre included opera, dramas, big bands, ballet, dance reviews, stage shows and movies.
8
O'Duffy's Pub
804 W Vine St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-1157
9
New Vic Theatre
134 E Vine St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001-2602
Kalamazoo's New Vic Theatre was founded in 1966 by Kalamazoo residents Ted & Mary Jo Kistler. For over 45 years, The New Vic Theatre has entertained Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana audiences carving a unique place for itself in the economy and theatrical tradition of the area.The New Vic's original production of "A Christmas Carol" (recipient of a "Special Tribute" from The State of Michigan in 1999) and the annual Christmas Concerts featuring The New Vic Theatre Chorus are among Kalamazoo's oldest on-going holiday presentations and have become an integral part of the holiday season for thousands of Southwest Michigan theatergoers.Located close to the heart of downtown Kalamazoo, the theatre's comfortable cabaret-style seating and intimate size, enhanced by a concession that serves a variety of hot & cold non-alcoholic beverages, lend to its unique atmosphere.The New Vic's flexible modular auditorium allows for innovative staging ranging from the complete round to conventional proscenium format. Efficient central heating and air conditioning allows for comfortable year-round operation.Of The New Vic's more than 325 productions to date, over 80% have been plays introduced to Kalamazoo audiences for the first time. Several plays ("Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", "Green Julia" by Paul Abelman, "Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been" and "The Memoirs Of Pontius Pilate" both by Eric Bentley) were presented to New Vic audiences prior to their Broadway premieres.The New Vic Theatre's season of productions begins in early February and runs through December 29 each year. January dates are normally reserved for the New Vic's popular January Concert Series, featuring a variety of musical groups or individual performers.Playing primarily weekends only -- except during the holidays when the performance schedule is greatly expanded -- and with only 100 available seats for each performance, The New Vic plays to over 10,000 theatre patrons annually bringing thousands of dollars to the downtown Kalamazoo area.The New Vic is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation (New Vic Theatricals, Inc) and owns its own facility at 134 E. Vine St. in Kalamazoo.
10
Kalamazoo Farmers Market
1204 Bank St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Kalamazoo's original farmers market featuring over 100 vendors weekly. The Kalamazoo Farmers Markets mission is to connect customers and market businesses through honest relationships & support community and local economies through a thriving market culture. Everyone is welcome. We accept SNAP benefits, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC Project FRESH and Senior Market FRESH coupons.
11
Confections with Convictions
116 W Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001-2732
Kalamazoo's only shop making hand crafted truffles and other confections exclusively from Fair Trade, organic certified chocolate. Chocolatier Dale Anderson's original recipes contain fresh local fruits, honey, and maple syrup. Vegan and gluten free options are always available. Closed Sunday and Monday. Open Tuesday thru Saturday 10 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
12
Kalamazoo Curling Club
3600 Vanrick Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49001-0805
13
Milham Park
607 E. Kilgore, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
14
Horrocks Farm Market
7420 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917-1104
15
Delta Center Methodist Church
7533 W St Joe Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917-9647
16
Zoe Life Spa and Salon
6452 Millennium Drive Suite 170, Lansing, MI 48917-7881
We are located in Delta Township and we service the greater Lansing area. We have been in business since February 2009. We offer a variety of services including: massages, facials, detoxification treatments, hair salon, nail salon, salt therapy, L.E.D. Red Light Therapy, and Med Spa services. OUR APPROACH We’re in the business of improving quality of life, which means that our customer-service policy is really a friend and relationship-building policy. We believe we offer the perfect marriage that appeals to both men and women seeking goal-oriented procedures while enjoying the powerful benefits of relaxation and stress reduction. Nurture your body and soothe your mind with any of our therapeutic treatments.
17
Spencer's
5790 W Saginaw Hwy Lansing Mall, Lansing, MI 48917-2457
18
Woldumar Nature Center
5739 Old Lansing Rd, Lansing, MI 48917-8503
19
Combat Ops Entertainment
702 Ley Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825-5261
Combat Ops Entertainment is a 33,000+ square foot multi-attraction facility that is new, clean, modern and fun for the whole family! It offers over 10,000 square feet of mission-based laser tag arena, a 3500 square foot archery tag & NERF-style tag arena, 4 lanes of mini/duckpin bowling, 2 full-size axe throwing courts, a 3600 square foot arcade full of awesome prizes, an outdoor 9-hole mini golf course, a laser maze, and a Cafe that serves beer, pizza by the slice, burgers, chicken wings, and other favorite prepared snack foods. Our outdoor pavillion (1600 square feet) also features 4 outdoor axe throwing courts as well as other fun outdoor activities! We are an excellent venue for birthday parties, corporate groups & events, church groups, youth groups, team building, family outings, fundraisers, bachelor(ette) parties or any fun get together! Ready! Aim. Play!
20
Fast track racing
605 W Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808-1215
21
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
4000 Parnell Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1414
22
Lakeside Park & Rose Garden
1401 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
23
Kekionga Cider Company
7328 Maysville Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815-8116
24
Fort Wayne Museum of Art
311 E Main St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802-1997
At FWMoA, you will find exhibitions of American fine and decorative art ranging from the 19th century to contemporary art, including exhibitions exploring the cross-cultural connections between artwork and artists from diverse ethnic and national backgrounds. You also will find a lending library with over 8,000 art and culture volumes and periodicals for public use, a hands-on learning environment for young children, and a Print and Drawing Study Center available for first-hand study of our vast collection of works on paper. Additionally, the Paradigm Gallery gift shop features the art and fine craft of over 75 regional and national artists working in a variety of media.
25
Brookwood Golf Club
10304 Bluffton Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809-3027
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OVERVIEW

1
Start:The Great Escape Room
Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan·
5.0
(845) review
The Great Escape Room is a real-life room escape game based on the popular computer and mobile phone escape games. Escape games are the newest craze sweeping the nation - a fun, team-building, brain-busting experience! After entering a room with your team, the door is locked behind you. 60 minutes are on the clock! You must work together in order to find clues and solve puzzles that will lead you to escape the room. Perfect for: DATE NIGHT FAMILY FUN CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING SPORTS & YOUTH GROUPS *OPEN BY APPOINTMENT for private party groups of 10 or more during our closed hours
233 Fulton St E Suite 211, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3200
2
Riverside Park
Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan·
4.5
(9) review
2001 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
3
Eastern Hills Golf Course
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
3.5
(4) review
6075 E G Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49004-9558
4
The Hangar Bar and Grill
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
3.5
(7) review
4301 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006-2788
5
The Heritage Company
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
4.5
(7) review
150 N Edwards St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3802
6
Gene the Pumpkin Man
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
4.5
(81) review
22637 W M 43, Kalamazoo, MI 49009-9208
7
Kalamazoo State Theatre
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
4.5
(67) review
The State Theatre has been a fixture in downtown Kalamazoo since 1927. The original founder of the theatre was Colonel William Butterfield. John Eberson was the renowned architect who designed the theatre. In line with theatre design conventions of the era, the idea was to create a unique atmospheric effect. The early roots of the theatre were found in the Vaudevillian tradition of performance. Many acts that frequented the State Theatre included opera, dramas, big bands, ballet, dance reviews, stage shows and movies.
404 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-5218
8
O'Duffy's Pub
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
4.5
(9) review
804 W Vine St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-1157
9
New Vic Theatre
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
4.5
(9) review
Kalamazoo's New Vic Theatre was founded in 1966 by Kalamazoo residents Ted & Mary Jo Kistler. For over 45 years, The New Vic Theatre has entertained Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana audiences carving a unique place for itself in the economy and theatrical tradition of the area.The New Vic's original production of "A Christmas Carol" (recipient of a "Special Tribute" from The State of Michigan in 1999) and the annual Christmas Concerts featuring The New Vic Theatre Chorus are among Kalamazoo's oldest on-going holiday presentations and have become an integral part of the holiday season for thousands of Southwest Michigan theatergoers.Located close to the heart of downtown Kalamazoo, the theatre's comfortable cabaret-style seating and intimate size, enhanced by a concession that serves a variety of hot & cold non-alcoholic beverages, lend to its unique atmosphere.The New Vic's flexible modular auditorium allows for innovative staging ranging from the complete round to conventional proscenium format. Efficient central heating and air conditioning allows for comfortable year-round operation.Of The New Vic's more than 325 productions to date, over 80% have been plays introduced to Kalamazoo audiences for the first time. Several plays ("Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", "Green Julia" by Paul Abelman, "Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been" and "The Memoirs Of Pontius Pilate" both by Eric Bentley) were presented to New Vic audiences prior to their Broadway premieres.The New Vic Theatre's season of productions begins in early February and runs through December 29 each year. January dates are normally reserved for the New Vic's popular January Concert Series, featuring a variety of musical groups or individual performers.Playing primarily weekends only -- except during the holidays when the performance schedule is greatly expanded -- and with only 100 available seats for each performance, The New Vic plays to over 10,000 theatre patrons annually bringing thousands of dollars to the downtown Kalamazoo area.The New Vic is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation (New Vic Theatricals, Inc) and owns its own facility at 134 E. Vine St. in Kalamazoo.
134 E Vine St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001-2602
10
Kalamazoo Farmers Market
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
5.0
(69) review
Kalamazoo's original farmers market featuring over 100 vendors weekly. The Kalamazoo Farmers Markets mission is to connect customers and market businesses through honest relationships & support community and local economies through a thriving market culture. Everyone is welcome. We accept SNAP benefits, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC Project FRESH and Senior Market FRESH coupons.
1204 Bank St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
11
Confections with Convictions
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
5.0
(92) review
Kalamazoo's only shop making hand crafted truffles and other confections exclusively from Fair Trade, organic certified chocolate. Chocolatier Dale Anderson's original recipes contain fresh local fruits, honey, and maple syrup. Vegan and gluten free options are always available. Closed Sunday and Monday. Open Tuesday thru Saturday 10 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
116 W Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001-2732
12
Kalamazoo Curling Club
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
5.0
(3) review
3600 Vanrick Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49001-0805
13
Milham Park
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan·
4.5
(55) review
607 E. Kilgore, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
14
Horrocks Farm Market
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
5.0
(567) review
7420 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917-1104
15
Delta Center Methodist Church
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
4.0
(1) review
7533 W St Joe Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917-9647
16
Zoe Life Spa and Salon
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
4.0
(12) review
We are located in Delta Township and we service the greater Lansing area. We have been in business since February 2009. We offer a variety of services including: massages, facials, detoxification treatments, hair salon, nail salon, salt therapy, L.E.D. Red Light Therapy, and Med Spa services. OUR APPROACH We’re in the business of improving quality of life, which means that our customer-service policy is really a friend and relationship-building policy. We believe we offer the perfect marriage that appeals to both men and women seeking goal-oriented procedures while enjoying the powerful benefits of relaxation and stress reduction. Nurture your body and soothe your mind with any of our therapeutic treatments.
6452 Millennium Drive Suite 170, Lansing, MI 48917-7881
17
Spencer's
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
3.5
(2) review
5790 W Saginaw Hwy Lansing Mall, Lansing, MI 48917-2457
18
Woldumar Nature Center
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan·
4.5
(24) review
5739 Old Lansing Rd, Lansing, MI 48917-8503
19
Combat Ops Entertainment
Fort Wayne, Indiana·
5.0
(8) review
Combat Ops Entertainment is a 33,000+ square foot multi-attraction facility that is new, clean, modern and fun for the whole family! It offers over 10,000 square feet of mission-based laser tag arena, a 3500 square foot archery tag & NERF-style tag arena, 4 lanes of mini/duckpin bowling, 2 full-size axe throwing courts, a 3600 square foot arcade full of awesome prizes, an outdoor 9-hole mini golf course, a laser maze, and a Cafe that serves beer, pizza by the slice, burgers, chicken wings, and other favorite prepared snack foods. Our outdoor pavillion (1600 square feet) also features 4 outdoor axe throwing courts as well as other fun outdoor activities! We are an excellent venue for birthday parties, corporate groups & events, church groups, youth groups, team building, family outings, fundraisers, bachelor(ette) parties or any fun get together! Ready! Aim. Play!
702 Ley Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825-5261
20
Fast track racing
Fort Wayne, Indiana·
4.0
(8) review
605 W Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808-1215
21
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Fort Wayne, Indiana·
4.0
(99) review
4000 Parnell Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1414
22
Lakeside Park & Rose Garden
Fort Wayne, Indiana·
4.5
(96) review
1401 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
23
Kekionga Cider Company
Fort Wayne, Indiana·
4.5
(9) review
7328 Maysville Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815-8116
24
Fort Wayne Museum of Art
Fort Wayne, Indiana·
4.0
(85) review
At FWMoA, you will find exhibitions of American fine and decorative art ranging from the 19th century to contemporary art, including exhibitions exploring the cross-cultural connections between artwork and artists from diverse ethnic and national backgrounds. You also will find a lending library with over 8,000 art and culture volumes and periodicals for public use, a hands-on learning environment for young children, and a Print and Drawing Study Center available for first-hand study of our vast collection of works on paper. Additionally, the Paradigm Gallery gift shop features the art and fine craft of over 75 regional and national artists working in a variety of media.
311 E Main St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802-1997
25
Brookwood Golf Club
Fort Wayne, Indiana·
4.0
(8) review
10304 Bluffton Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809-3027

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What's the driving distance between Grand Rapids and Fort Wayne?
The distance is 162 miles
What's the travel time between Grand Rapids and Fort Wayne?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 3h 9m mins in normal traffic
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