Overview
Sparta is in Kent County, Michigan.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 83°F; winter lows dip to about 19°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Apr and May. (climate data from nearby Grand Rapids)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- GRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids — 21 mi away (major hub). Directions
- MKG Muskegon County Airport, Muskegon — 27 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Food for you
There are a number of great places to eat in Sparta. Although there are a few chain restaurants, there are a number of locally owned and unique places to eat. If you like Mexican food you should make sure to check out Downtown Trini and Margarita Joe's right downtown. Along with great food, they have an awesome mural on the wall to view during your visit. They also have a wall with names on it for people that have accepted the Taco Eating Challenge.
Angela's on the east end of downtown just posted on their sign that they have a new Italian chef. They have a wonderful outdoor area to eat and drink during the summer months.
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Understand
Sparta is a small town northwest of Grand Rapids. It is just 10 miles up M-37 from the I-96 Alpine Ave exit. The town has many places to eat and shop. During the summer there are a number of different festivals to enjoy. There is also a concert in the park every Wednesday night through the summer.
Eat
There are a number of great places to eat in Sparta. Although there are a few chain restaurants, there are a number of locally owned and unique places to eat. If you like Mexican food you should make sure to check out Downtown Trini and Margarita Joe's right downtown. Along with great food, they have an awesome mural on the wall to view during your visit. They also have a wall with names on it for people that have accepted the Taco Eating Challenge.
Angela's on the east end of downtown just posted on their sign that they have a new Italian chef. They have a wonderful outdoor area to eat and drink during the summer months.
There are several places to get pizza if that is your desire. There is B.C. Pizza on the far east end of town. There is Hungry Howies on the south end of State St. There is Maria's pizza down on State St across from Family Fare. There is a Little Caesars right next to Family Fare also.
Sleep
Don't expect to find a hotel in Sparta. It is just not that big. But you will find some good hotels on the northwest side of Grand Rapids, including the Swan Inn on M-37 just north of the bulk of the businesses on Alpine.
Nearby
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City / town · 67 listings · 14 mi away
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Lowell
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Grand Haven
City / town · 14 listings · 27 mi away
Muskegon
City / town · 34 listings · 28 mi away
Holland
City / town · 24 listings · 33 mi away
Big Rapids
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