BOTW 2025 ARTS & ATTRACTIONS WINNERS

West Michigan has enough arts and attractions on offer to stuff even the biggest piñata. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, now 30 years old, continues to draw visitors from all over the globe, including through its much-loved summer concert series. But there’s lots more to see and do at USA Today’s #1 American sculpture park.

Trade The Big Lebowski quotes with your friends as you try for a 300 at Clique Lanes, then soothe your sadness—or celebrate your victory—at Gun Lake Casino. Feed body and soul on a Taste of GR Food Tour, or/and with a wildly entertaining Michigan Drag Brunch.

There’s no better way to get your steps in while refreshing your spirit than on the trails at Blandford Nature Center. Centered once more, take in a flick at Celebration Cinema North—where you might be lucky enough to see the Odyssey trailer—or with a hugely entertaining show at the always reliable Grand Rapids Civic Theatre.

*Each category lists the winner with two finalists listed alphabetically below.

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ART MUSEUM/GALLERY
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Grand Rapids Art Museum

Muskegon Museum of Art

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BOWLING
Clique Lanes

Northfield Lanes

Wengers Bowling Center

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CASINOS
Gun Lake Casino Resort

FireKeepers Casino Hotel

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

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EVENT/PARTY

Michigan Drag Brunch

Eastown Street Fair

Hipster Disco

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GROUP ACTIVITY
Taste of GR Food Tours

Break Room Therapy

Fowling Warehouse

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LARGE SCALE ATTRACTION
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

John Ball Zoo

Michigan's Adventure

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MOVIE THEATER
Celebration Cinema North

Studio Park

Wealthy Theatre

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SMALL SCALE ATTRACTION
Blandford Nature Center

Break Room Therapy

Fowling Warehouse

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THEATRE/PERFORMANCE ARTS

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre

Broadway Grand Rapids

Circle Theatre