For a small town, Ionia boasts a wide variety of attractions and entertainment! Whether you want to go shopping, attend an event, golf, read, see a movie, or just be outdoors, there are opportunities available.
Ionia Theatre
One of several entertainment hubs of the downtown area is the stately Ionia Theatre. Two screens and ample seating provide first run movies in addition to concerts, live state shows, community theatre events and more. Originally built in 1931 for Vaudeville...
Walking Tours
Enjoy learning about Ionia History with one or both of the walking tours! An Historic Walking Tour provides a step back in time as you view the many architectural marvels built along the tree-lined streets of the community. Many are constructed of VanderHayden Brick...
Ionia Community Library
Whether you want books, music, videos, or just a quiet place to enjoy a good book, the Ionia Community Library is the place for you. In addition to the physical collection, Ionia residents have access to a world of information and entertainment via the online...
John C. Blanchard House and Museum
Tour the John C. Blanchard House, maintained by the Ionia County Historical Society, to get a first-had look at some amazing and intriguing history. In the basement is a museum collection of documents and artifacts from Ionia's history. Learn more at the society...
Golf Courses
Ionia enjoys a good game of golf at Shadow Ridge Golf Course & Banquet Center. You can golf a full 18 holes (but need to travel from the front 9 to the back in your own vehicle) or enjoy a delicious meal in the clubhouse. Visit their website for more...
Walking Trails
There are some absolutely stunning walking trails to enjoy in Ionia! The Fred Meijer Grand River Valley Rail Trail connects the countryside of Shiawassee, Clinton, and Ionia Counties. This former railroad corridor provides walkers with a non-motorized,...
Parks & Recreation
City Parks and Recreation provides family friendly parks throughout the community. Many include sport courts in addition to eating areas, playgrounds and a chance to connect with the great outdoors. Located in the Armory Community Center, the department oversees ten...
Shopping & Restaurants
Shopping Ionia's downtown brings together the best in shopping aligned with picturesque storefronts built from century-old quarried pink sandstone. Specialty shops, boutiques, restaurants, bakeries, furniture, florists, music and jewelry stores are just a few of the...