Here in Kent County, Michigan, the town of Lowell does everything in a big way. In its early days, after its founding by Daniel Marsac, a fur trader, Lowell had a population explosion. The number of citizens grew from 214 to over 3000 in only thirty year’s time! Lowell is the third oldest settlement in Kent County, and the building was immediately a special project, boasting two and three-story buildings. The town’s centennial celebration was a big affair, attracting hundreds, even in the midst of the depression. Folks in Lowell saw an opportunity to attract visitors on a regular basis, and in no time at all the riverboat performances aboard the Lowell Showboat were drawing in the crowds. Today the fabulous Fourth of July bash, the Annual Riverwalk Festival, the Cherry Creek Classic 5K run and Walk, and endless other activities to experience on your own are still putting Lowell, Michigan, on the map as a great vacation spot. The lakes and rivers offer canoeing, boating, swimming, and fishing. Winter sports also reside here in Lowell. On a rainy day, simply relax with a good book at the Bed and Breakfast where you are staying, or go to the movie theater, or the roller rink or bowling alley. You’ll enjoy your big vacation in Lowell, Michigan, no matter what the weather!