Places to Go
Things to Do
Facts and Stats
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Average Temperature
Average Annual Snowfall 70 inches Average Annual Rainfall 35 inches |
Major Employers Ferris State University Mecosta County Medical Center Mark IV Automotive Wolverine Worldwide Big Rapids Components(Haworth) Ice Mountain Federal Screw Works Leprino Foods The Pioneer Group Big Rapids Products |
FUN STUFF TO DO!
| Big Rapids Tours; 321 N. Michigan Ave. Suite #100, Big Rapids. |
The Old Jail 220 S. Stewart St., Big Rapids (231) 796-9507 This official Michigan Historic Site was not only the county jail but the Sheriff’s residence from 1893 to 1965. The fence located around the premises is railing from the former Maple Street bridge. It is available for tours by appointment. |
Sawmill Canoe Livery, 230 Baldwin St., Big Rapids, (231) 796-6408 Visit them online. Go tubing or canoeing on the Muskegon River |
| P & J’s Plantiques and Bazaar, 10549 Northland Dr., Big Rapids, (231) 796-7950 | Brower Park, 23056 Polk Rd., Stanwood, (231) 823-2561. Brower has modern campsites, 10 cabins, and a boat launch. Enjoy the baseball diamond, tennis and volley ball courts and two beaches. | |
| Old Pioneer Store & Emporium; 118 N Michigan, Big Rapids, (231) 796-2502. Homemade treats, shopping and soda counter |
Nisbett-Fairman Building Maple Street and Michigan Ave, Big Rapids The Fairman building, constructed in 1880, is one of the first buildings of downtown Big Rapids. The Nisbett building was later constructed in 1886. The main floors were used commercially for shops and offices while the second floors housed apartments. As of August 2003, an affordable senior development and historic restoration has been beautifully created. |
Merrill Lake Park, 3275 Evergreen, Sears, (989) 382-7158. The park offers frontage to both Merrill and Gorrel, modern campsites, restrooms, a swimming beach, boat launch, playground and more. |
| Ropes Challenge Course, 401 South St., Big Rapids, (231) 591-2624. Features low and high element obstacles for an exciting team-building and critical-thinking adventure. Visit them online. | School Section Lake Park, 9003 90th Ave., Mecosta, (231) 972-7450. Along with its modern campsites, School Section boasts of a swimming beach, a concession stand, frisbee golf, and five Cabins. | |
| Ken’s Sports & Trophy, 746 Perry St., Big Rapids, (231) 796-0696. Features Cross-Country Ski and Ice Skate Rentals. |
Mecosta Historical Museum 129 Stewart Ave., Big Rapids (231) 592-5091 The museum occupies the former home of Fitch Phelps, a Big Rapids lumberman. It is the home of many historical displays telling the story of the Mecosta County area as well as research materials from the area’s historical background. The museum hosts private tours upon request. |
Tubbs Lake St. Forest Campground at Martiny Flooding Area, (231) 832-3246. Tubbs lake has rustic campgrounds and features a chain of 8 lakes. A unique feature of Tubbs Lake is its naturally occurring stand of wild rice. Eagles, wood ducks, osprey, swans and a wide variety of fish inhabit the area. |
| Ride On!, 903 Maple, Big Rapids, (231) 796-1999. Snowmobile Rentals |
An extensive profile of Mecosta County is available on the Chamber’s Web site at www.mecostacounty.com.