Location: Sparta
Top Things to do in Sparta
Top 10 Things to do in Sparta, United States
Sparta is a village in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,140 at the 2010 census. The village resides in Sparta Township.
Restaurants in Sparta
1. Schwallier's Country Basket
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Added Games/ Entertainment Center Due To Corn Maze And Play Area For Kids
Reviewed By PapaBaar - Kentwood, Michigan
Great stop for a weekend drive. Open from the end of August through the end of October. This is so much more than a farm. U-pick apple orchard, petting zoo, corn maze, Wagon rides, a mountain of hay bales to climb, bakery and store with a wide selection of cider, apples, salsas, jams and nick knacks. We went on a Saturday afternoon and it was busy, but there was plenty of parking and we had no trouble getting what we wanted quickly.
We stuck to the store. Bought some pumpkin butter, cider, and donuts. The highlight was the pumpkin donuts with cream cheese frosting. They are addictive.
A lot of the areas are free, but there is a charge for the corn maze and tractor wagon ride. Great place to take young kids or the maze would be great for teens and adults.
Their hours vary depending on the day of the week and date. A lot of the attractions are closed if it's raining.
2. Fifth Third Ballpark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By Dave H - Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Great venue to watch a "low A" minor league baseball game. It was entertaining throughout the game. Ticket and concession prices are very reasonable. Parking is a snap. For a Wednesday evening game it was well attended, but you can easily get tickets at the park without reserving ahead of time. Being from out of town, I thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
3. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
View modern sculpture in a stunning garden setting at this combination botanical garden and sculpture park, which features exotic plants, desert and Victorian gardens, wetlands, meadows, and sculptures by famous artists throughout.
Reviewed By KathyKenai - Kalamazoo, Michigan
We visited in April when the butterflies hatched. The flowers in the conservatory are fragrant and beautiful. The butterflies were delightful. There is a large outside garden but being early spring it was too cold and rainy for the outside. We’ll be back another time.
4. Cannonsburg Ski & Ride Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By sam50969 - Grand Rapids, Michigan
I live in Grand Rapid and went with a group of 8 adults (friends & family). Some had gone zip lining in more tropical locations, others (including myself) was the first time ever. We all loved it and had a blast! The staff was great and very welcoming. I would highly recommend this to anyone!!
5. Rockford Dam Overlook
Overall Ratings
5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By plannit2014 - Grand Rapids, Michigan
Really beautiful location. Many restaurants in the area, icecream shops, all along the White Pine Trail. Check out the fabulous fish sculpture by a local metal sculptor. Perfect for an evening stroll, pictures, in the summer they have free music on certain nights.
6. Oasis Hot Tub Gardens
Overall Ratings
5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By ptrav9
Professional courteous staff, make it easy to reserve hot tub rooms. Each room has a different theme going. Recommend the outdoor ones during winter. Nice clean well kept hot tubs. One can play one's own music. Towels, soap, etc provided. Rates are lower before 4...MoreThank you so much for the kind words! Hope to see you again soon!
7. Klein Cider Mill
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By world_traveler1340 - michigan
This is a fantastic farm! This family run farm, cider mill and pumpkin patch does not disappoint. It is as authentic as you could hope for and feels nothing like many of the more commercialized cider mills. The farm is located in Sparta, MI and has a large selection of apples, tomatoes, pumpkins and other farm grown items. They also sell their own meats. The cider is top quality and the owners are very friendly. My favorite thing about Klein though is that they have a real pumpkin patch that you can walk out into and pick your pumpkin right off the vine. So many places truck in their pumpkins and set them out in a faux pumpkin patch, but Klein does it right with the real thing. The scenery is great and it offers a great Michigan Fall experience. They even have an old fashioned scale that you weight your pumpkins on. The prices are very reasonable as well. Simply put Klein Cider Mill is the perfect location for your fall excursion.
8. Kayla Rae Cellars
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By roger3116 - midland, mi
Stopped here with the wife on our way home on a Sunday afternoon. Tastes are $1 each. There were several wines, mostly reds, only a few sweet or fruity. The blackberry hard cider was good. Also bought a bottle of caramel dessert wine. The dude pouring was not very enthusiastic and didn't have much to say about the wines or offer suggestions. It was a quick stop, worth it.
9. Rogue River Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Grant M - Rockford, Michigan
Rogue River Park is an excellent example of a mixed-use park. Visitors should note that it has two separate entrances - both with parking lots and full-service rest room buildings. They should plan on using the entrance which best meets their purpose as the park appears immensely different from both ends of the park.
The more traditional, municipal-style park entrance is located on Belshire Avenue. It has a ball field, two tennis courts, a playground, and a picnic shelter. All hardscape elements here are well maintained. The park's trails connect here, but are virtually unmarked regarding their starting point.
The northern entrance is more visible to travelers passing the park. It has a large sign located along Belmont Avenue. It also abuts the White Pine Trail State Park. Its ample parking lot is used as a trailhead for both parks.
The Rogue River Park trails are accessed from the northeast end of the parking lot. Trail conditions vary within the park, but it first appears to be a rough, wide, gravelly pathway. Don't let its first appearance deter you from exploring the park further.
Trails wind through the park, both narrow and wide, along the Rogue River, and around a few ponds, even over a boardwalk for a bit. The State of Michigan maintains three growing ponds along one of the paths used to mature fisheries stock destined for later distribution elsewhere in the state. They are seasonally filled and drained as needed using a local stream.
Our family used the picnic shelter this past June to host a graduation open house with another family. It provided a nice alternative to using our own homes, and allowed us plenty of room to stage some outdoor games for visiting guests.
10. Leonardo da Vinci's Horse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 329 reviews
The Renaissance mans plans to sculpt a 24-foot bronze horse were never realized until an American sculptor created two models based on da Vincis drawings, one of which graces the Frederik Meijer Gardens.
Reviewed By Paul T - Grand Rapids, Michigan
Ah, but this one runs on a whole different scale. It is marvelously impressive, not only in size but also in straight out beauty, combined with power and majesty. Awesome. Just stop and take it in. Not just pause, but stop.
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