Things to Do in Grand Rapids, MI

  • Our list of the best things to do in Grand Rapids, Michigan, features the top 49 nearby activities — including 23 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Grand Rapids, MI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Grand Rapids, MI , followed by 19 popular activities in nearby cities, including Wyoming and Holland
  • Our list of the best things to do in Grand Rapids, Michigan, features the top 49 nearby activities — including 23 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Grand Rapids, MI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Grand Rapids, MI , followed by 19 popular activities in nearby cities, including Wyoming and Holland
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Span rope bridges, fly through the treetops on ziplines, and swing Tarzan-style through the trees at this fun adventure course
0.8 Miles
97% 279 votes
Architectural Buildings 450 Madison Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 MoreLess Info
Located in Grand Rapids is the Meyer May House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1909 and open for tours. Owned by Steelcase, the house has been restored and serves as an example of Wright's Prairie style of architecture.
4.4 Miles
97% 1989 votes
Botanical Gardens 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 MoreLess Info
In Grand Rapids, the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park features multiple botanic gardens on the 132 acres of land, featuring sculpture galleries, exhibitions, and nature trails. Also available is the amphitheater for productions and events.
0.5 Miles
93% 701 votes
Specialty Museums 303 Pearl Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the life and work of former United States President Gerald Ford, the Gerald R. Ford Museum is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The museum presents many enjoyable and educational outreach events, including vintage fashion shows featuring clothing worn by the President and his wife.
4.2 Miles
97% 267 votes
Monuments Frederik Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 MoreLess Info
Designed in the 15th century by Leonardo da Vinci for his patron, Ludovico Sforza, the bronze statue now known as Leonardo da Vinci's Horse stands in Milan, Italy. Grand Rapids, Michigan also has a copy of the original bronze, mounted on white marble and displayed free to the public.
0.4 Miles
95% 150 votes
Convention Centers 303 Monroe Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 MoreLess Info
A landmark in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the DeVos Place is a gargantuan convention center that is popular for huge corporate meetings, dog shows, flower shows, concerts, religious revivals and political events.
0.4 Miles
94% 48 votes
Musicians/DJs 300 Ottawa NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1930, the Grand Rapids Symphony puts on over 400 performances a year, ranging from classical to pops to family programs to special events. They host a number of educational events and activities for the community.
1.9 Miles
94% 86 votes
Parks Walker, Grand Rapids, MI MoreLess Info
Millennium Park is a 1,500 acre outdoor park that is well suited for picnics and barbecues. The park also contains wetlands and lakes, along with woodlands and trails, and a manmade six acre beach.
0.5 Miles
89% 492 votes
History Museums 272 Pearl Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 MoreLess Info
The Grand Rapids Public Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan is a combination science and history museum. Its exhibits focus on topics such as regional geology and the history of dinosaurs in Michigan's history.
0.2 Miles
88% 311 votes
Other Sports & Fitness 130 Fulton West, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 MoreLess Info
Sports fans in Grand Rapids, Michigan flock to the Van Andel Arena for thrilling games and world-class entertainment. The arena hosts NBA games, rock concerts, political rallies and other large-scale events.
0.4 Miles
85% 367 votes
Breweries 235 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 MoreLess Info
Founders Brewing offers a wide selection of beers including seasonal and specialty beers. Patrons can visit the taproom which overlooks the brewing facilities or have lunch at the deli. Founders taproom also has live music three times a week.
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