Grand Rapids' Frederik Meijer Gardens is once again up for a national honor!

West Michiganders know how awesome the garden and sculpture park is, with art and nature exhibits all year long, hundreds of sculptures, plus the Summer Concert Series.

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Grand Rapids' Frederik Meijer Gardens Up For Best Sculpture Park in the Country

Let's make sure the whole country knows how great it is! We can vote to make it the No. 1 sculpture park in America in a new USA Today and 10 Best readers poll.

Frederik Meijer Gardens via Facebook
Frederik Meijer Gardens via Facebook
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It scored the top spot two years in a row - let's make it a three-peat!

Frederik Meijer Gardens is competing against 19 other parks. They were all picked by a panel of experts, and now it is up to a public vote.

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Some special events that Frederik Meijer Gardens hosts include:

    • Enlighten - an immersive experience that runs late November through early January. A one-mile walk is illuminated by innovative light displays, enchanting music, interactive experiences, and world-renowned sculpture.
    • Fred and Dorothy Fichter Butterflies are Blooming  - the largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibition in the United States runs early March through late April.
    • Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts - Concerts run June through September and feature the national touring artists.
    • Mums at Meijer Gardens - In the month of October, witness thousands of garden and specialty mums in gorgeous Autumn colors.
    • Autumn Nights with Glow Garden - Tuesday nights in the fall, the park stays open late. Explore the glow garden with hand-etched pumpkins and enjoy musical performances.

Here's USA Today's praise for Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park:

Spanning 158 acres in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park hosts outdoor gardens and a five-floor, 15,000-square-foot tropical conservatory. The permanent sculpture collection features more than 200 works, many of which are displayed in the sculpture park.

Frederik Meijer Gardens via Facebook
Frederik Meijer Gardens via Facebook
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Vote for Frederik Meijer Gardens in USA Today 10Best Poll

You can vote for Frederik Meijer Gardens once per day through February 17 at noon here.

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At the time of this posting it's in the number one spot!

If you're looking to head to Frederik Meijer Gardens this week, keep in mind the outdoor Gardens & Sculpture Park will be closed through Wednesday, January 22, due to Winter Weather and Cold Weather Advisories.

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