Ada, MI Road Trips
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Trip Routes
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Longest Drive
155.9 mi
Clinton Township, MI
Quickest Drive
2h 58m
Clinton Township, MI
Plan Around Ada, MI
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Notable People from Ada, MI
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Kirk O'Bee
1977
American racing cyclist
Reed Timmer
1980
Storm Chaser
Landmarks & Historic Sites
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Ada Covered Bridge
Michigan bridge
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Traveler Guide to Ada, MI
Ada is a town in West Michigan, east of Grand Rapids. It is best known – and most visited – as the world headquarters of "multi-level marketing" giant Amway.
Center for Free Enterprise. Amway headquarters, a shrine of sorts to the principle of "freedom" and to company founders Rich DeVos and Jay VanAndel. 1 Ada Covered Bridge. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Ada Covered Bridge crosses the Thornapple River. It's been closed to vehicular traffic for many years; the bridge has burned to the ground several times but has been rebuilt after each fire.
Take a walk down to Ada Park and discover miles of trails. Pick up some donuts from Sprinkles Buy some Starbucks next to the Ada Fresh Market Walk though the Ada that has been getting updated since 2016 Walk though Legacy Park then walk down to the Schoolhouse and get some nice ice cream
1 Zeytin Turkish Restaurant, 400 Ada Drive SE, ☏ +1 616 682-2222. Daily 11AM-10PM. Bills itself as Michigan's only Turkish restaurant. $13-21. (updated Mar 2017) 2 Schnitz Ada Grill, 597 Ada Drive SE (Above the Ada Bike Shop), ☏ +1-616-682-4660. M-Sa 11AM-10PM, closed Sunday. Deli and sandwiches by day, casual dining by night. $8-20. 3 Vitale's Ada, 400 Ada Drive SE, ☏ +1-616-676-5400. Pizza and Italian food in a sports bar setting. $8-17.
Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery, 452 Ada Dr SE. Microbrewery with a rotating roster of craft beers to take home or drink on the spot. (updated Mar 2021)
Ada is located on Michigan state highway M-21, roughly 10 miles east of Grand Rapids. Driving is the only practical way to reach the town; there is neither bus service nor an airport.
As Ada is a small town, there is no public transportation. The downtown area is easily navigable by bike or walking.
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