Spirit Magazine - August 2013 - (Page 84)

Adventure In Grand Rapids If you look around your household and see… getting tHere Fly into Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR). grr.org all business see even more presidential history when you… Blast to the Past Then your mosT ideal hoTel is… Amway grand plaza Hotel Frequented by both President Bushes, this historic spread’s lobby sports one of the world’s largest goldleaf ceilings. 84 spirit August 2013 CityFlatsHotel At this boutique getaway’s CitySēn Lounge, relax with a Ginger Mitten cocktail, made with rum, orange juice, and pineapple marinated in white honey– ginger balsamic vinegar. prairieside suites Each of the seven guest rooms at this B&B is equipped with a hot tub for two. For even more pampering, stop by the massage room for a couple’s treatment. In the 1970s, platform shoes ruled—and political turmoil reined. In the wake of D.C.’s Watergate scandal, former Grand Rapids resident Gerald Ford took the highest oath of office, and you can explore his personal history and tumultuous White House tenure at downtown’s Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. Mosey through the exhibits and marvel at the artifacts, which include a 1975 diary detailing Ford’s active schedule, and a gold brooch given to First Lady Betty Ford by Queen Elizabeth. If you’re itching to play commander in chief, make your way to the Cabinet Room, where you’ll be presented, via flatscreen TV, with weighty issues faced by Ford and his staff, then prompted to choose your own course of action. If you disagreed with “Mr. Nice Guy” granting a pardon to Richard Nixon, now’s the time to change history. fordlibrarymuseum.gov Your adventure continues… What might be involved in your ideal afternoon? PhotoGrAPhy CourtESy oF ExPEriEnCEGr The museum features a re-creation of Ford’s Oval Office. http://www.grr.org http://www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - August 2013

Spirit Magazine - August 2013
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
The Numbers
Wise Guide
Business
The Greatest Show on Turf
Flipped Out
Your Adventure In Grand Rapids
Life Adventure In Grand Rapids
Calendar
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Route Map
Rapid Rewards Partners
Flight Service
The “If” List

Spirit Magazine - August 2013