The Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth offers guest rooms, dining, shopping and activities set in a Bavarian-style village. Standout amenities at the lodge, about 94 miles north of Detroit, include an indoor courtyard with pool and whirlpool for adults, indoor water park, 18 holes of indoor miniature golf, and the Children's Village play area. A video and parlor game center, four tennis courts, free nightly entertainment and free Wi-Fi throughout the resort are also available. Dining options at the lodge include Oma's Restaurant for German and American cuisine, the cafeteria-style Ratskeller restaurant, Lorelei Lounge and a gourmet coffee bar. The 360 guest rooms are designed with a European theme and have refrigerators and coffee makers. Rates for a standard room start around $175, as of February 2011.
The Great Wolf Lodge, Traverse, is a water park and hotel about 144 miles from Grand Rapids. The indoor water park features eight slides, a water fort, waterfalls and a lazy river. Other entertainment options are a rock wall, arcade and outdoor pool area. Standout amenities at the lodge include the full-service Elements Spa, Great Wolf stuffed animal-making shop, 18-hole mini golf course and the Scooops Kids Spa. Dining options include Camp Critter Bar & Grill, Bear Paw Sweets & Eats and an on-site Starbucks coffee. The suites come in eight formats with four- or eight-person capacity, and balconies or patios. Rates for a family suite start around $290, as of February 2011.
The western-themed Double JJ Resort in Rothbury is located in middle western Michigan, about 65 miles northeast of Grand Rapids. Activities at the ranch include championship golf, 60,000-square-foot indoor water park, horseback riding and a host of seasonal options, such as snow tubing or horse-drawn sleigh rides. Dining options at the Double JJ include Sundance Saloon & Steakhouse, Rustler's Roost, Spaghetti Western and three snack bars. The resort features vacation suites, condos, cabins, guest rooms, camp sites and an RV park. Guest rooms feature old west decor, mock rustic furnishings, in-room Jacuzzis, microwaves and mini fridges. Rates for a loft double start around $140, as of February 2011.
The Crystal Mountain Inn in Thompsonville is a sprawling property located in northwestern Michigan, about 130 miles north of Grand Rapids. The inn consists of a collection of homes and larger buildings that together form a village in the hills. Activities include two championship golf courses, outdoor water park, alpine slide, mountain adventure zone, ski slopes, snow sports school, full-service spa and indoor pool and fitness center. Lodging types include guest rooms, suites, condos and town homes. Each features double whirlpool tubs, coffee makers, microwaves, mini fridges, all utensils and free Wi-Fi Internet. Rates for a guest room start around $139, as of February 2011.
