What to do in Grand Rapids, MI

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Gerald R. Ford Museum which includes street scenes and a fountain as well as a small group of people
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Places to Visit in Grand Rapids

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What to do in Grand Rapids

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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park featuring wild flowers and outdoor art

Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park

Let your kids run wild at the sand pits and tree house while you inspect the sculptures and floral displays in this park’s various gardens.

Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Downtown Market

Downtown Market

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Downtown Market during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Downtown Market
John Ball Zoo

John Ball Zoo

Visit the native and exotic animals who live at John Ball Zoo during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

John Ball Zoo
Grand Rapids Art Museum which includes interior views and art

Grand Rapids Art Museum

The sleek design of the modernist building reflects the gorgeous contemporary artworks within. Learn how to make art fun in the workshops and camps.

Grand Rapids Art Museum
Gerald R. Ford Museum which includes street scenes and a fountain as well as a small group of people

Gerald R. Ford Museum

Take a holographic tour of Ford’s White House and see a piece of the Berlin Wall in this tribute to the 38th president in the town where he was raised.

Gerald R. Ford Museum
Millennium Park

Millennium Park

Explore the great outdoors at Millennium Park, a lovely green space in Walker. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

Millennium Park
Grand Rapids Children's Museum

Grand Rapids Children's Museum

You can take time to visit Grand Rapids Children's Museum during your travels to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

Grand Rapids Children's Museum

Van Andel Arena

Catch an event at Van Andel Arena during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Van Andel Arena

DeVos Performance Hall

You can get tickets for a performance at DeVos Performance Hall during your stay in Grand Rapids. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

DeVos Performance Hall

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Downtown Grand Rapids

While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like DeVos Performance Hall and Heritage Hill Historic District.

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Kentwood

Kentwood is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Woodland Mall or Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve.

Kentwood
Grand Rapids Art Museum featuring a city

Heartside

Heartside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Van Andel Arena and Grand Rapids Children's Museum while in the area.

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East Grand Rapids

Visitors to East Grand Rapids like its restaurants and lake views, and Canepa Tennis Center is a sight worth a stop.

East Grand Rapids
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John Ball Park

While visiting John Ball Park, you might make a stop by sights like John Ball Zoo and Public Museum of Grand Rapids.

John Ball Park
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Medical Mile

You'll enjoy the churches and shopping in Medical Mile. You might want to make time for a stop at Heritage Hill Historic District or La Grande Vitesse.

Medical Mile

 

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Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Rapids worth visiting?
One of the most common things to do in Grand Rapids is explore DeVos Performance Hall. Tick this leading attraction off your itinerary, then discover more of this area's history and culture.
How do I spend a day in Grand Rapids?
John Ball Zoo and Grand Rapids Children's Museum are two good places to begin your holiday adventures. Be sure to explore the dining and retail options in Grand Rapids while you're here too.
What is the top tourist attraction in Grand Rapids?
The top tourist attraction in Grand Rapids is DeVos Performance Hall, so make sure to include it on your sightseeing list.
Is three days enough to stay in Grand Rapids?
Three days will be plenty of time to check out some popular city highlights, including DeVos Performance Hall, John Ball Zoo and Grand Rapids Children's Museum. The average stay in Grand Rapids is two days. If you feel the urge to extend your break, Holland isn't far away.
Is Grand Rapids a walkable city?
It depends on what you want to do and see in Grand Rapids. Several top sights, like DeVos Performance Hall and John Ball Zoo, are reachable on foot. If you're up for a wander around some of Grand Rapids's neighbourhoods, Downtown Grand Rapids is 0.16 kilometres away from downtown, while Heartside is 0.64 kilometres away from the centre and also within walking distance.
What are some activities to do in Grand Rapids with kids?
If you're looking for activities and sights for all of your group, have a look at these excellent ideas for what to do in Grand Rapids with kids.
What to do in Grand Rapids for adults?
There are plenty of things to do in Grand Rapids, with entertainment for adults of all ages. Finish your day off at Gerald R. Ford Museum or Vander Veen's Dutch Store.
Are there free things to do in Grand Rapids?
One of the simplest ways to discover free things to do in Grand Rapids is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider tips on cool neighbourhoods, parks and other highlights you can experience without reaching into your pocket. Downtown Market is one place that doesn't have an admission fee.