Attractions

Feeling bored? Then head to Southwestern Michigan! Meet an emu. Race go-carts. Play miniature golf. Splash in the Whirlpool Compass Rose Fountain. Ride the new Silver Beach(SM) carousel. Challenge your family to laser tag. The days are never long enough when you’re here!



Booming Acres Emu Farm

We sell Emu oil. We believe Emu oil is beneficial for sun burns, dry skin, aches and pains.

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Captain Mike's Fun Park

"Fun for all ages" is our motto at Captain Mike's Fun Park. Race Indy style go-karts on the premier track in southwestern Michigan. We also have Jr. go-karts, mini golf, bumper boats, bumper cars, trampoline basketball, batting cages, snack bar and an arcade full of games and prizes. Come for an hour or a day and have fun!

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Cook Energy Center

AT THIS TIME THIS IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO PRE-ARRANGED SCHOOL GROUPS. See the Power of Nature - FREE! Two seemingly different worlds come together at Cook Center - technology and nature. Atoms splitting to release immense energy. We harness that energy at the Cook Nuclear Plant to generate and transmit 2.1 million kilowatts of electricity to thousands of consumers.

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Dewey Cannon Trading Company

The 1850s style storefront is a gold-mine of Michigan tourist information and maps. Bargain hunter's rejoice. We have many souvenir and gift items to be found lining our antique shelves. Perhaps a quiet bicycle ride through the wooded countryside or along the Lake Michigan shoreline on one of our Dewey Cannon Cruiser bicycles would be of interest. The 16 self-guided Backroads Bikeway bicycle trails start and finish from our door steps

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Hidden Pointe

Exciting 18-hole miniature golf course, batting cages and arcades. Enjoy light refreshments including ice cream and snacks. Birthday parties and groups are welcome. NEW! Go-karts on our unique 1000-foot banked track. Featuring Eddie Cole's Jumpshot basketball.

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Silver Beach Carousel

The Silver Beach Carousel is now open and accepting riders! Young-of-heart will experience the magic of riding 48 unique, hand-carved menagerie figures, including six replicas of the original Silver Beach Carousel horses. Circling above are 18 rounding boards that share the area's rich history in photographs from the past. The Silver Beach Carousel is also available for wedding, party and field trip reservations (a great learning treat that also features a visit to the Curious Kids' Discovery Zone).

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Pets have fun in Southwestern Michigan, too! To learn why, click here!

 
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Knights Inn

Sixty-two rooms, jacuzzi suite. Off I-94 and pets welcome. Close to restaurants, shopping mall and grocery store. Click here!