Ada

Ada can be explored through a variety of local experiences: Legacy Park is on the Thornapple River, fishing is possible in local parks along the Grand River, and Ada Village offers a farmers market and live music. If you’re looking for a vacation rental in Ada, these different highlights can help shape your choice of travel dates and activities. Nature, local food, and music each offer a different reason to get to know the area.

Visit a park on the Thornapple River

Legacy Park is in the Village of Ada, on the Thornapple River. Its amenities include a playground, a pavilion, a sculpture, restrooms, and picnic tables. The park therefore offers several specific ways to enjoy the outdoors: the playground may appeal to families with children, while the picnic tables provide a place to share a meal. The pavilion and sculpture add to the park’s other features and offer more to enjoy beyond playing and picnicking. Restrooms are also part of the park’s amenities.

Fishing is also possible in Ada, in local parks along the Grand River. This is a distinct option from Legacy Park, which is on the Thornapple River. Those particularly interested in fishing can explore the parks along the Grand River; for a park visit with a playground, pavilion, sculpture, and picnic tables, Legacy Park is the place to go.

Live music and local food

In the heart of Ada Village, Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery hosts weekly live music events featuring local artists. For travelers looking to include music in their plans, this offers a different experience from spending time in a park or visiting the market. The brewery also serves a wide selection of beer styles, house cocktails, and casual pub fare. So, along with music, you’ll find food and drinks on site.

The Ada Farmers Market is for anyone interested in regional produce and fresh food. More than 35 vendors offer fresh Michigan fruits and vegetables, as well as locally produced meat, cheese, and bread. Fresh-cut flowers are also available. This selection makes the market a specific destination for a range of interests: you can browse seasonal produce and find flowers as well as food. The market is a reason to visit in its own right, complementing the parks and music with a glimpse of regional products.

Timing is especially important when visiting the Farmers Market: it runs from June through September, every Tuesday from 12 to 6 p.m. If the market is part of your plans, you can schedule your visit for a Tuesday during this period. This gives travelers interested in regional food and produce a clearly defined time to visit.

Plan your stay around your interests

When looking for a vacation rental in Ada, you can first consider which of these highlights matters most to your trip and when you’d like to visit.

Explore more destinations

If you’d like to consider other destinations, also explore Grand Rapids, Grandville, Wyoming, Caledonia, Kentwood and Plainfield Township.

For the broader travel guide, see: Kent.