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Getaway to Big Rapids, Michigan

If you are an outdoor enthusiast, this is the place to be! The Big Rapids area offers many ways to get back to nature with miles of trails to roam on, some of the most beautiful golf courses to play on and the winding Muskegon River for canoeing, tubing and fishing.

    

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Best Kept Secret - Big Rapids

Best Kept Secret  - Big Rapids
Uncover one of Michigan's best kept secrets in Big Rapids. Adjacent to the Manistee National Forest, Mecosta County offers nature lovers many exploring opportunities. Whether you fish, tube, swim, fall color tour, snowshoe or snowmobile, Mecosta County is the place for year-round fun.

 

Hunting and Fishing in Mecosta County

Hunting and Fishing in Mecosta County
For an outdoor adventure, come to Mecosta County. From 14,000 acres of state land, private hunt facilities, 100 lakes, numerous streams and the Muskegon River, sportsmen and women are sure to find what they are looking for. 
Photo courtesy of Mecosta County Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Big Rapids Riverwalk

Big Rapids Riverwalk
Discover the award winning Riverwalk conveniently located in the center of Big Rapids. This pathway is completely accessible for the physically challenged and gives access to fishing platforms, benches, bike racks and picnic areas. 
Photo courtesy of Mecosta County Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Swing into Mecosta County

Swing into Mecosta County
Two of Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Courses in America are located in the Mecosta County area. Both offer world-class golf, charming countryside, great accommodations and fine dining...the right ingredients for a great golfing experience!
Photo courtesy of Mecosta County Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Michigan’s Tubing Capital

Michigan’s Tubing Capital
Mecosta County is home to over 100 lakes as well as the beautiful Muskegon River which runs the full length of the county. It is the 2nd longest river in Michigan and has been ranked among the top 20 for fishing and tubing.
Photo courtesy of Mecosta County Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Ferris State University

Ferris State University
Big Rapids Michigan is home to Ferris State University. offering big-university opportunities and amenities with small-town safety and comfort. Enjoy public activities at the Rankin Art Gallery, Card Wildlife Center, Michigan Art Walk.
Photo courtesy of Mecosta County Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Wheatland Music Festival

Wheatland Music Festival
The annual Wheatland Music Festival is held the first weekend after Labor Day. The 160-acre festival site offers a wide variety of activities and musical perfomances. Juried arts and crafts show, a raffle, workshops, music, food, and fun.
Photo courtesy of Mecosta County Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Come Discover Mecosta County and the Greater Big Rapids Area

Come Discover Mecosta County and the Greater Big Rapids Area
Adjacent to the Manistee National Forest, Mecosta County offers nature lovers many exploring opportunities. Whether you fish, tube, swim, fall color tour, snowshoe or snowmobile,
Mecosta County is the place for year-round fun,
Photo courtesy of Mecosta County Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
    

Explore Big Rapids

Accommodations 
Mecosta County meets all your lodging needs. From full service accommodations to the comforts of home at a Bed & Breakfast, come experience quality along with our home town charm.

Big Rapids Riverwalk 
Conveniently located in the center of Big Rapids, Michigan you’ll discover one of the area’s most loved features, Riverwalk. A 2.64 mile stretch of nature at its finest, the pathway is completely accessible to all and runs along the majestic Muskegon River.

Golf Mecosta County 
Play two of Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Courses in America right here in the Mecosta County area. We offer world-class golf, charming countryside, great accommodations and fine dining for a great golfing experience.

Hunting & Fishing 
With 14,000 acres of state land, several private hunt facilities, over 100 lakes, numerous streams and the Muskegon River your hunting and fishing trips will be all that you could hope for.

Museums & Galleries 
Come visit a one room schoolhouse with an attached museum, a 5,000 sq. ft. Wildlife Education Center or an Art Gallery dedicated to educating, enriching and engaging the public through art exhibitions.

Things To Do   
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding and endless golf. Indoor enthusiasts can enjoy unique shopping, fantastic dining, museums and galleries.

    
 
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