The West Michigan Whitecaps bring minor-league baseball to the Grand Rapids area, playing at LMCU Ballpark in Comstock Park. The draw is the relaxed summer-evening ritual as much as the game itself: families, local beer, between-innings contests and a ballpark that feels manageable rather than monumental.
It is not a must for every traveller, but it is a good slice of local life if you are in town during baseball season. Check the schedule before going; theme nights and fireworks games are usually the most fun for visitors who do not follow the team closely.