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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.
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Amway headquarters, a shrine of sorts to the principle of "freedom" and to company founders Rich DeVos and Jay VanAndel.
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.
Bills itself as Michigan's only Turkish restaurant.
Deli and sandwiches by day, casual dining by night.
Pizza and Italian food in a sports bar setting.
Microbrewery with a rotating roster of craft beers to take home or drink on the spot.
Ada Bike Shop
Bicycle sales and service
Hand-crafted pottery and gifts
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.
Read in the guideAs Ada is a small town, there is no public transportation. The downtown area is easily navigable by bike or walking.
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Grand Rapids · International · GRR
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