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Back for its second year, Cruisin' at Craig's in Mears was a chance for a small group of ACE members to visit the beautiful Silver Lake area of Michigan. Covered in almost 3,000 acres of rolling sand dunes, the area is home to the original Craig's Cruisers location, dating back to 1976. Founded by the Cihak family, the other three locations are now members of the Five Star parks chain, while this original location remains family owned and operated.
Pearly Whirly Coaster.
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The park's only roller coaster is the SBF Visa Pearly Whirly Coaster, which debuted on the IAAPA Expo showroom floor in 2019 before being installed for the 2020 season.
Mini golf is a popular activity at Craig’s Cruisers.
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In addition, the park offers go karts, two drop towers, a zip line, mini golf, bumper and swan boats and will be adding another new ride very soon. Next to the park is the infamous Silver Lake Chicken Shack, which offered attendees a big meal of their "best ever wings."
Much gratitude was extended to a good friend of ACE, Janet Meyers, from Craig's Cruisers for helping organize the event and hosting the group for what turned out to be a great day of family-friendly fun.
— Jon Roost, ACE Eastern Great Lakes Regional Representative
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