Beginning October 27, 2008 through December 4, 2008, the Pere Marquette will operate one hour earlier to all stations along the route from Grand Rapids, MI to Chicago, IL, due to track work being preformed by CSX Transportation.
The temporary schedule shown below replaces the one published in the Amtrak's Fall 2008-Winter 2009 System Timetable, which becomes effective on October 27, 2008.
Temporary Schedule for Pere Marquette Train 371
Effective October 27, 2008 - December 4, 2008
Daily
Grand Rapids, MI
6:35 A
Holland, MI
7:21 A
Bangor, MI
8:02 A
St. Joseph-Benton Harbor, MI
8:39 A
New Buffalo, MI
9:06 A
Chicago, IL
9:30 A
Thank you for traveling Amtrak!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
Holiday Events in Holland
Travel to Holland for festive holiday activities!
Dutch WinterFest and the Holidays in Downtown Holland
November 15-January 10, 2009
Holiday Open House: November 22, 6-9pm
Parade of Lights: December 2, 6:30pm
SinterKlaas Eve: December 5, 7pm
Up On the Rooftops: December 12, 6-8:30pm
Ice Sculpting Competition: January 10, 2009, 10am-1pm
Plus KerstMarkt, Santa’s House, Shopping Jam, local musical and theater events and more.
Taken from http://holland.org/sections/90-holiday-events-including-dutch-winterfest-and-the-holidays-in-downtown-holland
Dutch WinterFest and the Holidays in Downtown Holland
November 15-January 10, 2009
Holiday Open House: November 22, 6-9pm
Parade of Lights: December 2, 6:30pm
SinterKlaas Eve: December 5, 7pm
Up On the Rooftops: December 12, 6-8:30pm
Ice Sculpting Competition: January 10, 2009, 10am-1pm
Plus KerstMarkt, Santa’s House, Shopping Jam, local musical and theater events and more.
Taken from http://holland.org/sections/90-holiday-events-including-dutch-winterfest-and-the-holidays-in-downtown-holland
Monday, November 10, 2008
Grand Rapids International Wine & Food Festival
An annual pre-holiday event!
November 21-23, 2008
DeVos Place
Designed to be Michigan's Premier Wine & Food Experience, attendees will be rewarded with an unparalleled opportunity.
* Over 500 different labels of Wines, Beers and Spirits from around the world will be presented for sampling.
* Grand Rapids' finest restaurants have been invited to provide "small plate" samples of their prize cuisine. Click Here for Restaurant List
The Wine & Food Festival is produced by ShowSpan in conjunction with the Grand Rapids - Kent County Convention & Arena Authority.
For more information click here
Taken from http://www.showspan.com/GRW/Home.aspx
November 21-23, 2008
DeVos Place
Designed to be Michigan's Premier Wine & Food Experience, attendees will be rewarded with an unparalleled opportunity.
* Over 500 different labels of Wines, Beers and Spirits from around the world will be presented for sampling.
* Grand Rapids' finest restaurants have been invited to provide "small plate" samples of their prize cuisine. Click Here for Restaurant List
The Wine & Food Festival is produced by ShowSpan in conjunction with the Grand Rapids - Kent County Convention & Arena Authority.
For more information click here
Taken from http://www.showspan.com/GRW/Home.aspx
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!
Find more free things to do in Chicago click here…
Taken from chicagoweekendfun.com
Find more free things to do in Chicago click here…
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
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
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 Café, 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.
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 Café, 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.
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