The newly renovated Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center, located on the campus of Ferris State University, is the premiere hotel destination in Big Rapids. This location is located three miles from the Muskegon River which is the second longest river in Michigan and ranked in Field and Stream as the top best fishing rivers in the nation. If you are a golfing enthusiast, Mecosta County has two of the top 100 golf courses in America, St. Ives Golf Course and Tullymore. For your convenience, Ferris State University��s Katke Golf Course is located on property. Other leisure activities include the Sawmill Creek Tubing Livery, downtown shopping, the Riverwalk and White Pine Trail and Fifth Third Ball Park located 40 miles away. Hotel amenities include plush pillow top mattresses, a 3ft-5ft deep 24 X 50 swimming pool, whirlpool, fitness center, same day valet laundry service, laundry facilities, business center and free parking for cars, buses and Semi trailers. Pets are welcome for an additional fee. For your convenience, Bennigans Grill & Tavern is located in the hotel and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and offers room service.