Free & Cheap Things to Do in Grand Rapids, MI

  • The list below includes 36 free or cheap things to do in or near Grand Rapids, Michigan, including 49 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Bowling.
  • From Millennium Park to Aquinas College, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Grand Rapids and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wyoming and Holland.
  • The list below includes 36 free or cheap things to do in or near Grand Rapids, Michigan, including 49 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Bowling.
  • From Millennium Park to Aquinas College, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Grand Rapids and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wyoming and Holland.
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Beginning at a designated starting point, groups of two, four, or six use smartphones to explore the city, searching for hidden objects
49.7 Miles
83% 6 votes
History Museums 903 S. Bailey Ave., South Haven, MI 49090 MoreLess Info
Founded at the birthplace and home of the 'Father of Modern Horticulture,' the Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum features artifacts relative to Bailey's life as well as gardens representative of his work. The museum offers both permanent and rotating exhibits.
49.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Beaches Lakeshore Drive, South Haven, MI 49090 MoreLess Info
North Beach offers the famous Lake Michigan lighthouses and lots of beautiful sand. There are beach volleyball courts, a concession stand, swimming complete with varying sand bars and an easy walk to restaurants and pubs.
50.0 Miles
92% 432 votes
Lighthouses Water Street, South Haven, MI MoreLess Info
Watching boats coming in and out of the harbor, walking around the sandy beach, sunset viewing is what you get at South Haven Lighthouses. Fireworks displayed during the evening and many options for food available.
50.0 Miles
90% 30 votes
Historic Sites 480 West Van Buren, Battle Creek, MI 49016 MoreLess Info
Featuring historical reenactments and restored buildings, the Dr. John Harvey Kellogg Discovery Center is a recreation of a 19th Century Adventist village. Attractions include a restored one-room schoolhouse and log cabin.
50.0 Miles
95% 39 votes
Playgrounds 563 Monroe Boulevard, South Haven, MI 49090 MoreLess Info
An amusement park for children, Kids' Corner Playground features multilevel wood construction with stairs, bridges, swings and monkey-bars. The site has a picnic area with shelter and offers easy access to Lake Michigan's beach.
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