'''Big Rapids''' is a small city in Western Michigan. It is the home of Ferris State University.
Get in
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (IATA: GRR), [2]. The airport for Grand Rapids and Kent County with daily flights (sometimes several) from most of the country's major hubs. From Grand Rapids airport, travel north on US-131 approximately 50 miles to exit 138 or 142 and follow the posted signs to town.
Get around
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Eat
Bob Evans Restaurant. 40 Perry Ave. 31 592 1381.
Qdoba Mexican Grill. 36 S State St. 31 796 8404.
A & W . 04 N State St. 31 796 6405. Not open during winter
Ruby Tuesday. 5397 Waldron Way. 31 592 3454.
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders. 44 S State St. 31 796 6666.
Schuberg's Bar. 09 N Michigan Ave. 31 796 5333. Try the seafood chowder, only on Friday nights
Blue Cow Cafe. 19 N MIchigan Ave. 31 796 0100. The closest to fine dining you're likely to find in Big Rapids, the Blue Cow Cafe offers a wonderfully tasty and varied menu and a fully stocked bar.
Cranker's Coney Island. 13 S State St. 31 796 1919. The only place to get a gyro in Big Rapids. And while it's not the best gyro I've ever had, it will definitely do.
Pepper's Cafe & Deli. 21 N Michigan Ave. 31 796 0844. An eclectic array of sandwiches makes this the perfect spot for lunch
Drink
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Sawmill Saloon. 003 Maple St. 31 796 9812. Horseshoe pits out back
Star Shooters. 20 S Michigan. 31 796 4842.
Sleep
'''Holiday Inn''', 1005 Perry Ave., ''+1 231'' 796-4400, [http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/brpmi].
Country Inn & Suites. 5344 Waldron Way. 231) 527-9000?. 4 1/2 stars
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