10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Ottawa County That You Shouldn't Miss

The Outdoor Discovery Center is part of a 501 (c)(3) non-profit education and conservation organization that was founded in the year 2000. Our parent organization is the ODC Network. Our purpose is to advance outdoor education and conservation in West Michigan. More than 75,000 people annually visit ODC Network sites to walk the trails and view the wildlife. The Outdoor Discovery Center is free and open to the public and offers many diverse programs that help foster the concepts of wildlife management, conservation, outdoor education and preservation. The 155 acre nature preserve has 4 miles of trails and several distinct habitats. The 2015 addition of a visitor center makes the facility ideal for visiting during any season. The building boasts a diverse taxidermy collection of North American wildlife with other wildlife exhibits. It also has a collection of wildlife and nature-themed canvas prints by local photographers.

The Critter Barn is an educational hands-on farm. We are located on three acres south of Zeeland, the site of an old dairy farm. We have domestic farm animals and birds and teach about farming and animal care through public hours, classes, school field trips and seasonal events. Watch our website or sign up for our emails.

Macatawa Boat House rents Stand Up Paddle Boards, Kayaks, and Canoes. We are located on Lake Macatawa at the entrance to the Holland State Park. ----- Directions: Take Ottawa Beach Road West toward Holland State Park. We are just past Ottawa Beach Inn Restaurant on the left side of the road.

The Bowerman family has been growing blueberries since 1954. The farm has already picked blueberries along with other local fresh produce. We offer u-pick blueberries in season mid-July through mid-August. We also make delicious blueberry donuts every morning. Our bakery also makes muffins, pies, crisps, coffee cakes, turnovers, homemade fudge and more. Everyone loves our fruit smoothies and soft serve ice cream. Open Sundays after the 4th of July through Labor Day. The store is open seasonally June through November each year. In the off season call to purchase frozen blueberries by appointment.

Crystal Blue Cruises offers cruises in Spring Lake and Grand Haven MI. Choose an exciting trip on Lake Michigan, a lazy ride up the Grand River, or a scenic tour of the historic homes surrounding Spring Lake...or do it all. Our boat, Parrots Bay, is documented and inspected by the DNR and USCG, and our captains Kim and Paul are USCG licensed master captains. Our flock of parrots often rides along!

Carolyn Stich is a wonderful, whimsical local artist whose art is full of color. In addition to her original work, the Studio has a full selection of her greeting cards, ornaments, coloring books, and many other unique gifts all showcasing her work.

See Holland's lake Macatawa and lake Michigan while dining on the Holland Princess! The Holland Princess is great for the whole family, with Karaoke and a Cash Bar. Private parties are welcome.