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- 1300 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
- (616) 336-4300
- Commune with Mother Nature. Address. 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525-5804, USA. Get directions. Phone +1 616-957-1580. Web Visit website. One of Grand Rapids’ crown jewels, the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park are a must-see while in town.
- Step Back in Time. Address. Heritage Hill, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA. Get directions. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Heritage Hill Historic District showcases some of the city’s oldest and best preserved residential architecture to admire, perfect territory for a leisurely walking tour.
- Sample Local Brews. Feeling thirsty? You’re in the right place. They don’t call Grand Rapids “Beer City, U.S.A.” for nothing. The Beer City Ale Trail leads craft brew fans on a refreshing journey through some 80 different regional breweries—more craft beer per square mile than you’ll find just about anywhere else ever.
- Go Where the Wild Things Are. Address. 1300 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA. Get directions. Phone +1 616-336-4300. Web Visit website. A beloved destination for kids—and adults—of all ages, the John Ball Zoo has been a Grand Rapids fixture for more than a century.
- Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery. Once we decided to go on this trip in the fall, I knew we had to go apple picking! Luckily, Robinette’s is super close to downtown Grand Rapids and is the perfect place to get that quintessential fall experience.
- Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. Whether you’re a history buff or not, this museum is a great place to explore when you’re in town. They have a replica of the Oval Office, inspiring quotes and tons of memorabilia from Ford’s presidency.
- Founders Brewing Co. Everyone in Grand Rapids is incredibly proud of their breweries, especially Founders. This brewery has outdoor patio seating, as well as a lively interior, even in the middle of the day!
- ArtPrize. If you have the opportunity to visit Grand Rapids during ArtPrize, do it! ArtPrize is an International Art Competition that takes place every fall in Grand Rapids.
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- Address: 303 Pearl St NW. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND. To learn about the life of the 38th president of the United States, consider a visit to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum.
- Address: 1000 E Beltline Ave NE. Parks and Gardens. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours. TIME TO SPEND. For an art-filled afternoon spent outdoors, head to the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.
- Address: 272 Pearl St NW. Museums. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours. TIME TO SPEND. A great place to stop for a local history lesson, the Grand Rapids Public Museum specializes in science, history and culture.
- Address: 101 Monroe Center St NW. Museums. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours. TIME TO SPEND. Culture hounds will want to plan a visit to the Grand Rapids Art Museum, which showcases a permanent collection of more than 6,000 objects representing everything from the Renaissance to modern art, with a special focus on 19th- and 20th-century European and American art.
- Why I Visited Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Friday: Arrival & Settling in
- Saturday: Walking Tours, Craft Beer & Midwest Food
- Sunday: Museum & Departure
Jetlag does funny things to people. I arrived in Grand Rapids, Michigan in mid-November 2016. I had been contracted to give a talk for a local association. Emotionally hungover from the 2016 presidential election, I was just a little bit worried about arriving back it the U.S. at all. I had, after all, been outside the country for most of the elect...
Grand Rapids is a town of 200,000 people, but it doesn’t feel that way. While the city sprawls out, the downtown core is built along the Grand River, which cuts through the center of the city. Using the river as its main vein, you can explore out from there – but everything I enjoyed was within walking distance of the river, so that’s what I recomm...
Your only full day in Grand Rapids is jam-packed. Assuming you’re not on a vacation, get an early start, fuel up, and wear good walking shoes. Oh, and pants with an elastic waistband might also be a good idea for later in the day.
To end your time in Grand Rapids, start with a leisurely morning, taking in some culture, and hopefully not fighting a hangover from the beer. (No judgment if so, I can easily see how it could happen!)
- Planetarium at the Grand Rapid Public Museum. 272 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. The Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium is a beautiful place to relax and take in the stars.
- Great Lakes Pub Cruiser. 514 Bond st NW Next to Icon on Bond Apartments, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. One of the best ways to explore the city is on a peddle pub, a personal bar on wheels.
- Calvin Ecosystem Preserve & Native Gardens. 1750 E Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. The preserve’s 100+ acres of native plants and natural habitats offer boundless opportunities to explore and connect with nature.
- Kayak Reeds Lake. 744 Lakeside Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506. Rent a kayak and get out onto Reeds Lake in the middle of East Grand Rapids. This pretty freshwater lake is perfect for swimming and splashing in the summer!
Situated on the banks of the Grand River, this city in western Michigan is often overlooked for the more well-known metropolises that sit across Lake Michigan, including Chicago and Milwaukee.
Find out information about Grand Rapids, Michigan. Grand Rapids. <1> City , seat of Kent co., SW central Mich., on the Grand River; inc. 1850. The second largest city in the state, it is a distribution,...
