Monday, October 20, 2008

Take a Cheap Weekend Trip to Chicago

Save money by taking the train to downtown Chicago and discover all the free activities going on in the city during October and November! See the weekly fireworks display at Navy Pier, enjoy the festivities of the State Street Halloween Happenings Parade, experience the tree lighting in Macy’s Walnut Room and much more!


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Taken from chicagoweekendfun.com

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Take the Family on a Train Ride to Pumpkins Galore in Benton Harbor

Pumpkins Galore

A small family farm operation that sells top quality produce to our customers. Bring your children and your camera. From one to 100 pound pumpkins types of Fairytale pumpkins, White pumpkins, Long Island Cheese pumpkins, Pie pumpkins, Cinderella pumpkins, Blue pumpkins, Red & worthy Acorn & butternut squash, Turbin Corn stalks, Gourds-Autumn wings-Birdhouse Apple & swains Indian corn.

Pumpkins Galore
3256 East Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Phone: (269)463-5215


Taken from http://www.michigan.org/Property/Detail.aspx?p=B11278

Monday, October 13, 2008

Fall Trips from A to Z

Michigan makes it easy to fall for autumn, the most colorful of its four seasons. With more than 19 million acres of forest, the annual display of reds, golds, oranges, and yellows washes across the state beginning around mid-September in the upper reaches of the Upper Peninsula, and bows out around the end of October in the southern Lower Peninsula. An abundance of natural resources means a Pure Michigan autumn experience is less than a tank of gas away, and won't strain the budget or busy schedules. Fall for Michigan from A to Z read more...

http://www.michigan.org

Friday, October 10, 2008

Take the Train into Holland Saturday October 18th

Saturday October 18th, Holland Michigan is the place to be! In 11 different locations, 11 different bands will be playing LIVE around the town of Holland. Enjoy drink and appetizer specials and even guest bartenders!

Plan ahead and pick up your wristband for $7 at New Holland Brewing Co. in downtown Holland, or buy one at the door for $10. Participating locations include: New Holland Brewing Co. Restaurant and Pub, Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant, 84 East Food & Spirits, Butch's Dry Dock, Curragh Irish Pub, Lemonjello's, JP’s Coffee and Espresso Bar, Alpenrose CafĂ©, Parrot’s Lounge, Park Theatre and CitySen Lounge.

Don’t worry about driving; take the train into Holland and then take advantage of the GrooveExpress which travels to all locations or take a GrooveWalk! For a complete list of bands and participating locations visit http://holland.org/events/5755-groove-walk.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Get Ready to Scream

It’s FINALLY that time of year again! Michigan’s largest haunted house, The Haunt, is back for its 8th year in Grand Rapids. Every frightening detail of this now 25,000 sq. ft. scarefest is sure to make even the bravest of souls run blindly for the exit.

Also returning from 2007 is the outdoor attraction; The Dark Maze. Upon entering the maze you will become fully aware that there are no lights, no maps and no tour guides to help get you out safely. Rather than thinking about turning right or left, you’ll be wondering whether you should scream or run.

Don’t be embarrassed when a terrified cry does escape from you, it will be barely noticeable under the sounds of chainsaws and demonic laughter from one of the many ghouls and zombies. These frightening creatures roam freely around each of the terrifying rooms and leave you wondering whether the shadowy figure in the corner is going to scare a scream out of you, or if it is just your imagination. Be sure to visit with a close group of friends. You’ll be clinging to one of them throughout your entire ghastly journey.

This horrifying chance only comes once a year! This year’s dates are October 3rd-November 1st. Tickets are $14 for The Haunt-General Admission, $22 for The Haunt and The Dark Maze. And if you think the scariest part of the night is going to be the lines, there are VIP tickets available that allow you to skip to the front! Visit www.the-haunt.com for a detailed calendar with times and detailed ticket prices.

With Halloween just around the corner, most people are in the mood for a good scare. Visit The Haunt in Grand Rapids, and see just what else is waiting around the corner.

Monday, October 6, 2008

Fall festivities are only a train ride away!

Fall is a great time to visit West Michigan! Take a Hayride at the family friendly apple orchard Robinette's, discover giant pumpkins at Fredrick Meijer Gardens, take a spooky walk through West Michigan's largest indoor haunted attraction the Haunt, enjoy crisp fall weather and vibrant colors while hiking through one of Holland's wooded parks, take advantage of fun family activities, culinary demonstrations and special sales at Harbor Country Harvest Days in Benton Harbor and much more!

Looking for more ideas? Visit the 2008 Fall Haunted House and Halloween Guide at www.grnow.com to find out what else you can do in West Michigan this fall!

Do you know of something great going on in West Michigan this fall? Let us know!