Cascade

Cascade Historical Museum

Cascade Township was founded in 1848 and the township hall was built in 1898. The original township hall now serves as the Cascade Historical Museum, which is stocked with photos, newspaper clippings, journals, diaries and other memorabilia. Contact the Museum to arrange a visit. 2839 Thornapple Dr NE.

Cascade Township Cemetery

Established in 1854, Cascade Township Cemetery is the resting place of many prominent individuals who lived here in the 19^th and early 20^th century. Download a walking tour of the cemetery. 7200 30^th St SE.

Cascade Dog Park

Cascade Dog Park is an enclosed park with a small-dog side and large-dog side. There are trees and seating on both side. The park is part of Cascade Township Recreation Park, which includes dog-friendly walking trails – dogs must be leashed on trails. 3810 Thornapple River Dr SE.

Cascade Library

The Cascade Township Branch of Kent District Library (KDL) offers a local history room, teen space, public computers and community meeting spaces in addition to lending books and other media. The library is situated on 3.5-acre Friendship Park. 2870 Jacksmith Ave. SE.

Fowling Warehouse

Football + Bowling + Bar = Fowling Warehouse. Friendly competitors throw footballs at bowling pins in a bid to beat their opponent(s) and win the game. Two fully stocked bars add to the fun. 6797 Cascade Rd SE. 

Gerald R. Ford International Airport Viewing Park

The Viewing Park at Gerald R. Ford International Airport is the ideal place to watch aircraft take off and land. It includes more than 100 parking spaces that face the airfield plus picnic tables, seating and a pavilion with year-round restrooms and filtered drinking fountains. 4820 Kraft Ave SE.

Patterson Ice Center

West Michigan’s premier indoor ice skating facility, Patterson Ice Center features two NHL-size sheets of ice along with eight public locker rooms, lounge areas, gam machines, a pro shop and concession stand. There’s a regular schedule of open hours for figure skating, hockey and stick & puck. 2550 Patterson Ave SE.

The Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe

A panoramic view of the beautiful Thornapple River provides the backdrop for Thornapple Pointe , which features bentgrass fairways and impeccably groomed tees and greens. Winding along 7,000 feet of river frontage, the expansive 18-hole, par 72 course guides you over gently rolling hills, through hardwood-lined fairways and near three enchanting wetlands. 7211 48^th St Se.

X-Golf Grand Rapids

With a full bar, tasty bites and six state-of-the-art golf simulators offering courses for all ages and skill levels, X-Golf Grand Rapids is the place to work on your game all year long. Tee time reservations are strongly recommended. 5761 28th St SE.

Bagger Dave’s Burger Tavern

Local outlet of a family-friendly chain features custom burgers, craft beer, cocktails and more alongside a working model train. TVs at Bagger Dave’s are tuned in to the area’s favorite sports teams. 2817 Kraft Ave SE.

Biggby Coffee

Cascade location of East Lansing, Michigan-based Biggby Coffee features a variety of coffee and tea drinks, “bragel” sandwiches, muffins and to-go selections. 2700 Kraft Ave SE Suite A.

Brann’s Steakhouse & Grille

Casual eatery and sports bar from one of the area’s most storied restaurant families serves a variety of American fare, including burgers, wings, steaks and flatbreads. Brann’s has lots of TVs in the bar area for watching sports. 5510 28^th St SE.

Cascade Roadhouse

A go-to restaurant for generations of local families, rustic-chic Cascade Roadhouse offers an array of burgers, sandwiches, entrees and salads along with a full bar and a kid’s menu. A rear entry patio entrance opens into a cobbled "stable courtyard" with bench seating and hefty trestle tables that encircle a smithy forge fireplace. 6817 Cascade Rd SE.

Cork Wine & Grille

Situated at members-only Watermark Country Club, Cork Wine & Grille is an upscale dining experience open to the public. Guests enjoy a wide selection of fresh, quality food complemented by an extensive wine list and friendly service. The covered patio offers a picturesque view of the country club’s golf course. 1600 Galbraith Ave SE.

El Centenario Mexican Grill

Experience the flavors of Mexico at El Centenario, which boasts an extensive menu featuring 30 different dinner combinations and a number of dishes that can be difficult to find north of the border. Daily happy hour specials include delectable house margaritas. 5039 28^th St SE.

Euro Bistro

Enjoy European-style fare with a French twist at the Euro Bistro. Alsatian Sausages, Beef Bourguignon, Coq Au Vin and Mussels Meuniere are just a few of the delightfully Continental cuisine choices here, all made with as many locally sourced ingredients as possible. Full bar. 6080 28^th St SE.

EverPlay Café

EverPlay Café is a full-service coffee bar for adults and a creative play space for kids. All coffee beverages are made with freshly roasted coffee beans from local Wildroast Coffee Co. An assortment of fresh pastries are also available. The play area is geared towards babies, young toddlers and preschoolers. 6886 Cascade Rd SE.

First Wok

One of three area locations, First Wok - Cascade dishes out a jumbo menu of classic Chinese fare. Voted GR’s #1 Chinese restaurant in 2024 by readers of Grand Rapids Magazine. 6740 Old 28^th St SE.

Frosty Boy of Cascade

Frosty Boy serves all the ice cream classics: soft serve, hand-dipped, flurries, shakes, sundaes, slushes, smoothies, etc. They also offer broaster chicken pieces and meals, hot dogs, chicken strips, fries, chips and cheese, and more. Seasonal. 6886 Cascade Rd SE.

The Gathering Place

Serving breakfast and lunch Tue-Sun, The Gathering Place is a quaint diner known for its homemade food and affordable prices. 6886 Cascade Rd SE.

Gipper’s Restaurant & Bar

Comfy neighborhood bar/grill with a from-scratch kitchen offers homemade soups, sandwiches, burgers and more. Gipper’s features two separate bars, a game room with pool tables and corn hole boards, live music, trivia and poker. 2929 Kraft Ave. SE.

Indian Masala Restaurant

Indian Masala serves classic Indian fare – including curries, kadhai, korma, vindaloo and tandoori barbeque – along with many vegetarian dishes. Inspired by the traditions of Indian royalty as well as cutting-edge street fare. 5769 28^th St SE.

Jam ‘n Bean Coffee

Stop in Jam ‘n Bean for craft coffee and tea, gourmet popcorn, Michigan-made maple syrup , ice cream and more. Enjoy your treats on site or to go. 6860 Cascade Rd SE.

JT’s Pizza & Spirits

Family-owned sports bar and dining destination features 12+ beer taps, live Keno and more than 20 large flatscreen TVs to watch your favorite teams play. In summer, JT’s Pizza & Spirits opens its garage door walls to the patio, which is equipped with fire pits for cool evenings. 6716 Old 28^th St SE.

Leo’s Coney Island

Leo’s offers an expansive menu of American comfort food – including Coney Island hot dogs, of course – plus a selection of Greek specialties and an all-day breakfast menu. 6080 28^th St SE Suite 100.

New Beginnings

The Cascade New Beginnings is one of 11 West Michigan locations serving up a large variety of breakfast and lunch selections at an affordable price. 6209 28^th St SE.

Noto’s Old World Italian

Family-owned Noto’s is a fine-dining restaurant that has been satisfying West Michigan diners since 1982. Savor old-world family recipes and one of the region’s largest and finest wine collections. The restaurant offers a lounge, outdoor café, bocce ball court and salon & spa in addition to its dining room. 6600 28^th St SE.

Osaka Sushi & Steakhouse

Osaka is a Japanese restaurant offers a sushi bar along with hibachi grill stations featuring talented chefs performing in front of you. 4977 28^th St SE.

The Pit Stop

The Pit Stop is a catering operation that also offers takeout BBQ meats, platters and wraps on Thursdays and Friday. Delicious homemade side dishes, too, including mac-n-cheese, baked  beans and corn cakes. As seen on the Cooking Channel’s Man Fire Food. 6479 28^th St SE.

Sapporo Ramen & Noodle Bar

Sapporo is a  counter-service restaurant featuring an array of ramen varieties and Japanese small plates in a modern setting. 5570 28^th St SE Suite A.

Schmohz Brewing Company

Opened in 2004, Schmohz Brewing Company offers an eclectic mix of beers to satisfy almost any preference. Handcrafted root beer and black cherry soda satisfy non-drinkers. Schmohz doesn’t have a food menu but it does have free popcorn and it’s outside food-friendly. Pool and ping pong, board games, darts and pinball add to the convivial atmosphere. 2600 Patterson Ave SE.

Sugar Momma’s Bakery & Café

Sugar Momma’s specializes in sweet and savory pastries, cakes, tortes and an assortment of breads. The café features a full-service espresso bar as well as a variety of fruit and tea drinks. 6504 28^th St SE Suite B.

Sundance Grill & Bar

Serving Grand Rapids since 1985, the Sundance Grill & Bar is renowned for its Southwestern dishes, generous breakfast and lunch items, and evening entrees and cocktails. Enjoy your meal on the outdoor patio in good weather. 5755 28^th St SE.

Thornapple Brewing Company

Head to Thornapple Brewing Company for handcrafted beer, spirits, wine, hard ciders, hard teas and seltzers along with cocktails that pack a punch. The food menu showcases elevated pub grub, including burgers and pizzas. The outdoor patio is a popular summer spot. 6262 28^th St SE.

Also in Cascade: Applebee’s, Arby’s, Bob Evans, Caribou Coffee, Culver’s,  Firehouse Subs, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, IHOP, Jet’s Piza, Jimmy John’s, McDonald’s, Panera, Pizza Hut, Qdoba, Scooter’s Coffee, Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill, Starbucks, Subway, Taco Bell, Tropical Smoothie Café,

Burton Park

Spanning approximately 80 acres, Burton Park offers trail through wooded areas and meadows. Visitors may enter from Burton St. or Windcrest St. There are year-round bathrooms. 6805 Burton St SE.

Cascade Peace Park

Hike the 4-mile-long natural-surface trail in Cascade Peace Park  to view a large block of mature hardwoods and the warblers, hawks and owls that inhabit them. There is also an open meadow and a small stream with associated wetlands and lowland forest. 8900 Grand River Dr SE.

Friendship Park

Part entertainment hub, part natural space, Friendship Park includes a pavilion for outdoor performances, granite fountain, wooded exploration area, play area with sculptures and outdoor instruments, native gardens, native prairie/meadow habitats and three lawn gathering areas. 2870 Jacksmith Ave SE.

Cascade Township Recreation Park

Cascade Township Recreation Park offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including two baseball/softball diamonds, four tennis courts, a multi-purpose soccer/football field, one-mile pedestrian path, sand volleyball court, picnic shelters, two large play systems and an 18-hole Frisbee golf course. It’s also a popular spot for tobogganing and cross-country skiing in winter. 3810 Thornapple River Dr SE.

Leslie E. Tassell Park

Fish, canoe or kayak the Thornapple River from Leslie E. Tassell Park, named for the late auto-parts maker who called West Michigan home. The park boasts an interactive fountain, sculptures, a fire pit, two shelters and a public restroom. 2900 Thornapple Dr SE.

Michael McGraw Park

This 68-acre parcel on the Grand River is largely undeveloped – and will likely remain so, as it is in the flood plain – but there is a paved trail along the river for pedestrians and bicyclists. Michael McGraw Park is at 8400 Grand River Dr SE.

Virgil Nishimura Westdale Memorial Park

Named in honor of a local WWII veteran and Congressional Gold Medal honoree, Virgil Nishimura Westdale Memorial Park features a beautiful garden that invites visitors to stop and rest as they travel along a pedestrian pathway outside the Cascade Historical Museum. 6895 Cascade Rd SE.

Fashion

AK Rikk’s is an upscale boutique carrying on-trend designer apparel for men and women. 6303 28^th St SE.

Bridal Elegance presents a wide selection of brides' and bridesmaids' gowns, including plus sizes. 6865 Cascade Rd SE.

Insty-Sew offers a range of sewing and alternation services in addition to sewing supplies. 6242 28^th St SE.

Food & Drink

D&W Fresh Market is a local, full-service grocery store that also features a Starbucks, pharmacy and gas station. 6425 28^th St SE.

The Gordon Food Service Store is a food service and grocery store operated by Grand Rapids-based Gordon Food Service, the largest family-operated broad-line food distribution company in North America. 5665 28th St SE.

Graze Craze creates customizable charcuterie boards and boxes using farm-fresh produce and house-made ingredients. 6275 28^th St SE.

Harvest Health Foods is a natural and organic foods store stocked with healthy groceries, organic produce and quality brands of vitamins and supplements. 6807 Cascade Rd SE.

India Market brings the rich flavors of India to Grand Rapids, including fresh vegetables, frozen foods, flours, lentils, spices, ayurevedic and more. 5773 28^th St SE.

Nothing Bundt Cakes is a national bakery chain offering bundt cakes from bite-sized to tiered, plus gifts and party supplies. 5121 28^th St SE.

Total Wine & More is a national liquor store chain stocked with thousands of bottles of wine, spirits and beers. 4923 28^th St SE.

Health & Beauty

Belladonna Salon & Spa provides a range of hair, nail and skincare services. 6244 28^th St SE.

Design 1 Salon Spa is a trendy salon offering haircuts, color, nail services, massages and other spa treatments. 5747 28^th St SE.

Reva Salon services include haircuts and styles, skincare, massages, facials and spa body treatments. 2842 Thornapple Dr SE.

Home & Garden

Bos Greenhouse & Farms offers fresh seasonal produce, plants and plant containers, gardening advice, gifts and amore from spring through fall. 1674 Spaulding Ave SE.

Daylily Floral is a local source for handcrafted floral arrangements, plants, gifts and more. 6744 Cascade Rd SE.

Green Wagon Farm is a certified organic farm with a year-round farm store stocked with certified organic produce.

Koetsier’s Greenhouse grows plants and flowers for retail sale and hosts gardening classes and events all  year long. 1601 Spaulding Ave SE.

Parooz is a family-owned store stocked with unique gifts, home décor and more. 6504 28^th St SE Suite E.

Portobello Road showcases some of the world’s most exquisite home furnishings in lifestyle vignettes to inspire and enable room transformations. 6820 Old 28^th St SE.

Jewelry

Phillipe Medawar Fine Jewelers is a Master Jeweler offering unique gem settings, made-to-order pieces and in-house restoration services. 5930 28^th St SE.

Vandenberg Jewelers has been serving Grand Rapids with fine gems and custom jewelry since 1927. 6779 Cascade Rd SE.

Also in Cascade: Ace Hardware, Advance Auto Parts, Aldi, California Closets, Chow Hound, Costco, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dollar Tree, GNC, Meijer, Party City, Target, Staples, Walgreens and Walmart.

Miscellaneous

Pedego Electric Bikes sells and rents a variety of electric bikes, accessories and riding apparel. 6744 Cascade Rd SE.

Warhammer Grand Rapids offers activities, events, collectibles, paints and miniatures devoted to the Warhammer tabletop wargame. 6475 28^th St SE.

Baymont Inn & Suites delights guests with a complimentary breakfast, in-room movies, in-room coffee, iron, ironing board, data port and web TV. 2873 Kraft Ave SE.

Clarion Inn & Suites Airport features an outdoor pool, exercise room, complimentary breakfast buffet, room service and other upscale options at an affordable price. 4921 28^th St SE.

Drury Inn & Suites offers a 24-hour fitness room, indoor/outdoor pool, whirlpool, full hot breakfast and other complimentary food & drink, a guest laundry and microwave and refrigerator in every room. 5175 28^th St SE.

Holiday Inn & Express Suites Grand Rapids Airport serves up quality and comfort with spacious suites, and indoor pool, complimentary airport shuttle and more. 5405 28^th St Court SE.

Econolodge Inn & Suites is a discount hotel offering free WiFi, free coffee, a business center, laundry and interior corridors. 2985 Kraft Ave SE.

Rodeway Inn & Suites is a budget-friendly hotel offering free WiFi, free coffee, a guest laundry facility, interior corridors and other amenities. 4855 28^th St SE.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott has in-room kitchenettes, free continental breakfast, an indoor pool, exercise facility and pet-friendly rooms. 5420 28^th St Court SE.

The Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel includes an indoor/outdoor pool, whirlpool, exercise facility, restaurant and lounge, enclosed patio, meeting rooms, a concierge and more. 5700 28^th St SE.