The Games Lawn is a popular spot, where kids play Ladder ball, Croquet, Beanbag Toss, a Putting Green, Volleyball, Tether ball, Table Tennis, and Horseshoes. Plus, there is a 24 / 7 arcade with a family game room open from 9 am – 9-pm. There is no chance your kids will get bored for a second. The big deal for the younger set is feeding the Grand Ducks. These sociable feathered friends gather around the Lagoon for freebies---ask for complimentary cracked corn at the front desk and be ready for the fun at 9:00 a. m. and 2:00pm. Make sure you take the kids to the Grand Pier where fishing poles and bait are supplied. Pickleball and Tennis are great fun for all ages.
Check the resort’ s daily calendar for more activities such as Sand Art on the Sand, Oyster Keeper Eco-Tour, and ask about the Scavenger Hunt, Sandcastles and Popsicles, and Crafts and Create. A kid-favorite is the Ringing of the Sunset Bell, a Southern Tradition to celebrate the end of the day and beginning of the night. Then move to the porch of Bucky’ s to enjoy a spectacular Bay Sunset. There are wooden swings spaced strategically to view the sunset as well. DINING
With elegant décor’ and amazing cuisine, Southern Roots restaurant is where the chef-driven menus check all the boxes. The kids-favorite is the Bayside Grill where the burgers, pizzas and“ Small Plates” are perfect for everyone. You can choose to dine outdoor- a big plus with little ones. The morning brings a breakfast bar complete with homemade omelets and waffles. You can choose the menu option as well. Sunday Brunch at the Grand comes complete with a Brass Band and the traditional favorites. The pastries are made fresh daily.
A GRAND MILITARY HISTORY
Finish your daily activities in time for the Grand Salute to the Military. The tradition begins every day in the main hotel lobby at 3:45 with a Grandeur, Grit and Glory presentation— including the Pledge of Allegiance. Everyone can follow in a procession around the Grand hotel grounds. The kids will enjoy marching to the beat of the drums. The ceremony concludes with the firing of the cannon at 4:00 p. m. From past experience, once is never enough for kids, so plan your activities around the firing of the cannon. Afterwards, the hotel offers complimentary cook-
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