Looking for a convention destination where your attendees can meet, stay and play within a compact city footprint? Look no further than the Downtown Grand Rapids Convention Neighborhood. It encompasses a state-of the-art convention center, 2,500 hotel rooms and 200+ dining, shopping, culture and entertainment options – all within the space of a 10-minute walk!
DeVos Place
Back to Top of ListDeVos Place convention center and DeVos Performance Hall are located along the Grand River.
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DeVos Place boasts more than 240,000 sq. ft. of convention, ballroom and meeting space overlooking the Grand River. With input from Steelcase – a Grand Rapids company recognized as the global leader in workplace environments – it incorporates many design and technology innovations that help people and businesses make more effective connections. It also features a 2,500-seat performance arena that can be booked for meetings and conventions.
Skywalk
Back to Top of ListDeVos Place is conveniently connected via climate-controlled skywalk to three hotels, five parking structures and Van Andel Arena, multipurpose facility. Attendees can attend your convention, dine at 10+ restaurants, take in a show and enjoy a good night’s sleep – all without ever stepping foot outside.
Van Andel Arena
Back to Top of ListVan Andel Arena, a 12,000 seat venue, is an ideal space for large conventions and events.
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Ranked as one of the world’s top-grossing arenas in its size category, the 12,000-seat Van Andel Arena hosts large-scale entertainment events from superstar concerts and kids’ shows to rodeos and pro hockey games. It can also be booked for meetings and conventions.
Downtown Hotels
Back to Top of ListGrand Rapids' Convention Center is centrally located nearby plenty of shops, hotels, restaurants and activities.
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Thirteen downtown hotels – six brand-new within the past few years – offer a wide range of budget and amenity options. The Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton, JW Marriott Grand Rapids and Downtown Courtyard Marriott are linked to DeVos Place (and each other) in our skywalk system.
Additional national hotel brands include AC by Marriott, Canopy by Hilton, Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hyatt Place and Residence Inn by Marriott. CityFlatsHotel and the pet-friendly Morton Hotel deliver a boutique hotel experience.
Museums
Back to Top of ListAir Zoo
- 6151 Portage Rd
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
- 303 Pearl St. NW
Grand Rapids Art Museum
- 101 Monroe Center NW
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
- 11 Sheldon Ave. NE
Grand Rapids Public Museum
- 272 Pearl St. NW
Meyer May House
- 450 Madison Ave. SE
Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium at the Grand Rapids Public Museum
- 272 Pearl St. NW
Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts
- 17 Pearl St NW
Ada History Center
- 7144 Headley St
Amway Welcome Center
- 7575 Fulton St E
Culture vultures rejoice: The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives, Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Grand Rapids Public Museum and Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts are all located within a few blocks of DeVos Place. These are ideal day diversions for families traveling with attendees, as they offer hours of fun and entertainment.
Shops
Back to Top of ListAperitivo
- 435 Ionia Ave. SW
Boutique Emmanuel
- 220 Lyon Street
Boutique Emmanuel
- 220 Lyon Street
Bridge Street Market
- 405 Seward Ave. NW
Curiosity Shop at the Grand Rapids Public Museum
- 272 Pearl St. NW
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.
- 839 Seward Ave. NW
Founders Company Store
- 235 Grandville Ave. SW
Gazelle Sports Downtown
- 52 Monroe Center St NW
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
- 303 Pearl St. NW
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum Store
- 303 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
- 11 Sheldon Ave. NE
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
- 435 Ionia Ave. SW
Oh, Hello Paper & Gifts
- 40 Monroe Center Ave.
Periwinkle FOG
- 125 Ottawa Ave. NW
Plaza Essentials
- 187 Monroe Ave. NW
Right Bank Wine Selections
- 187 Monroe Ave. NW
Roar Modern
- 341 Division Ave S
The Aroma Labs
- 76 Monroe Center St. NW
shopUICA
- 17 Pearl St NW
Aggregate 136
- 136 S. Division Ave.
All Tied Up by Pat
- 40 Monroe Center St. NW
ALLENNICHOLE
- 111 Division St
Alt City Beverage Company
- 435 Ionia Ave. SW
Balke Planning & Designs
- 126 S Division Ave.
Basic Bee Boutique
- 325 Division Ave. S
Belman's Bakery
- 1028 Chicago Dr. SW
Bianka Bridal
- 125 Ottawa Ave. NW
Bridge Street Electric
- 812 Bridge St NW
Burton Meat Farm
- 435 Burton St. SW
Captain Bizzaro's Treasure World
- 442 Leonard St NW
Carvers Grand Rapids' Finest Meats
- 435 Ionia Ave. SW
Century Antiques
- 445 Century Ave. SW.
Cheeky Strut
- 216 Grandville Avenue SW
The Color Forest
- 341 S Division
Courage & Soar
- 40 Monroe Center Street NW
Craft Revival
- 16 Ionia Ave. SW
Decaydence Vintage
- 71 Division Ave. S
DGX
- 111 Lyon St NW
Dime & Regal
- 650 Wealthy St SE
Dodds Record Shop
- 808 Bridge St. NW
Dorothy & Tony's Gourmet Kettle Corn
- 435 Ionia Ave. SW
Dreams Take Work
- 327 Division Ave. S
El Especial Supermarket
- 1628 Division Ave. S
Elegance Wigs
- 61 Monroe Center St NW
Elliot's News & Tobacco
- 146 Monroe Center St. NW
Engelsma's Apple Barn and Cider Mill
- 249 Covell
F. David Barney, Clothiers
- 125 Ottawa Ave. NW
Fido & Stitch
- 820 Monroe Ave. NW
Field & Fire Bakery
- 435 Ionia Ave. SW
60+ downtown stores cater to those in need of some retail therapy after (or between) a busy convention schedule. Shop for art, clothing, gifts, specialty food and more. Don’t miss the Downtown Market Grand Rapids, a local foods emporium that’s home to 20+ gourmet food vendors and restaurants. From boutiques to independent bookstores to vinyl records, Grand Rapids has it all.
Restaurants
Back to Top of ListThe Bistro
- 11 Monroe Ave. NW
The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck
- 187 Monroe Ave. NW
5 Lakes Brew Pub
- 350 84th Street SW
7 Monks Taproom
- 740 Michigan St. NE
Aperitivo
- 435 Ionia Ave. SW
Atwater Brewery - Grand Rapids
- 201 Michigan St. NW
B.O.B.'s Brewery
- 20 Monroe Ave. NW
The B.O.B.
- 20 Monroe Ave. NW
Bagel Beanery - Grand Rapids NE
- 455 Michigan Ave. NE
Beacon Corner Bar & Coastal Fare
- 38 Fulton St W
Big Boy Restaurant
- 407 Pearl St. NW
Big E's Sports Grill - Downtown
- 710 Monroe Ave.
Blue Dog Tavern
- 638 Stocking Ave. NW
Bobarino's Pizzeria
- 20 Monroe Ave. NW
Broad Leaf Brewery + Spirits - Westside
- 443 Bridge St NW
Burger Theory
- 310 Pearl St. NW
Butcher's Union
- 438 Bridge St. NW
The Chop House
- 190 Monroe Ave. NW
City Built Brewing Co.
- 820 Monroe Ave. NW
CitySen Lounge at CityFlats Hotel
- 83 Monroe Center NW
Condado Tacos
- 449 Bridge St NW
DeHops Brewing Company and Cafe'
- 363 Cummings Ave.
Dublin Hall
- 100 Ionia Ave. SW
El Granjero Mexican Grill
- 950 Bridge St. NW
Flanagan's Irish Pub
- 139 Pearl St. NW
Founders Brewing Company
- 235 Cesar E. Chavez Ave. SW
Fountain Hill Brewery
- 151 Fountain St. NE
The Friesian Gastro Pub
- 720 Michigan Sr
Grand Coney
- 809 Michigan St NE
Grand Rapids Brewing Company
- 1 Ionia Ave. SW
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
- 435 Ionia Ave. SW
Grand Woods Lounge
- 77 Cesar E. Chavez Ave. SW
GRNoir Wine & Jazz
- 35 Division Ave. S
H.O.M.E. House of Music Entertainment
- 20 Monroe Ave. NW
The Holiday Bar
- 801 5th St NW
HopCat - Downtown GR
- 25 Ionia Ave. SW
Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria and Brewery
- 428 Bridge St. NW
K-Rok
- 169 Louis Campau Promenade NW
The Kitchen Counter by Wolfgang Puck
- 187 Monroe Ave. NW
Küsterer Brauhaus
- 642 Bridge St NW
La Dolce Vita at The Chop House
- 190 Monroe Ave. NW
Le Macaron French Pastries
- 132 Monroe Center NW
Li Grand Zombi
- 820 Monroe Ave. NW
Lumber Baron Bar
- 187 Monroe Ave. NW
Max's South Seas Hideaway
- 58 Ionia Ave. SW
MDRD
- 187 Monroe Ave. NW
Mertens Prime
- 35 Oakes St. SW
Mertens Rooftop
- 35 Oakes St. SW
Cafe Mertens
- 35 Oakes St. SW
MeXo
- 118 E. Fulton St.
The Mitten Brewing Company
- 527 Leonard St. NW
Monsoon Vietnamese Cuisine
- 55 Monroe Center St NW
New Holland - The Knickerbocker
- 417 Bridge St. NW
Omelette Shoppe - Grand Rapids NE
- 545 Michigan Street
One Bourbon
- 608 Bridge St. SW
One Twenty Three
- 123 Ionia SE
Palio Ristorante
- 545 Michigan St. NE, Suite 102
Peppino's Downtown Grille & Pizzeria Sports Lounge
- 130 Ionia Ave. SW
Pochis Sweet Designs
- 44 Ionia St SW
Pochis Sweet Designs
- 44 Ionia St SW
Portico at Canopy Hotel
- 131 Ionia Ave. SW
Real Seafood Company
- 141 Lyon St NW
Rendezvous
- 187 Monroe Ave. NW
Reserve Wine & Food
- 201 Monroe Ave. NW
Roam by San Chez
- 250 Monroe Ave. NW
Rockwell Republic
- 45 S Division Ave.
Ruth's Chris Steak House
- 187 Monroe Avenue NW
San Chez Bistro
- 38 W. Fulton St.
Social House
- 25 Ottawa SW Suite 103
Social Misfits
- 43 Fulton Street W
Starbucks Cafe at JW Marriott
- 235 Louis Street NW
Starbucks Cafe at Amway Grand Plaza
- 187 Monroe Ave. NW
Stella's Lounge
- 53 Commerce Ave. SW
Sundance Grill and Bar
- 151 Ottawa Ave. NW
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
- 140 Ottawa Ave. NW
Uccello's Ristorante - Downtown
- 122 Monroe Center St. NW
Whitewater Cafe and Lounge
- 710 Monroe Ave. NW
Z's Restaurant & Bar
- 168 Louis Campau Promenade NW
9th St. Steak
- 35 Oakes St SW
AC Lounge
- 50 Monroe Ave. NW
Adobe Mexican Restaurant
- 617 Fulton St W
Alt City Beverage Company
- 435 Ionia Ave. SW
Alt City Beverage Company - Leonard
- 434 Leonard St. NW
Angel's Thai
- 136 Monroe Center Street NW
Apartment Lounge
- 33 Sheldon Ave. NE
ATO Sushi
- 180 Monroe Ave. NW
Bakery Margo
- 443 Stocking Ave. NW
Barrio Tacos
- 37 Ottawa Ave. NW
Bestside Bar and Grill
- 1645 Leonard St NW
Big O Pizza & Booze
- 80 Ottawa Ave. NW
Biggby Coffee
- 146 Monroe Center NW
Biggby Coffee
- 235 Wealthy St SE
Biggby Coffee - Arena Place
- 45 Ottawa Ave. SW
Biggby Coffee - Heartside
- 100 Wealthy St SE
Birch Lodge
- 732 Michigan St NE
Bistro Bella Vita
- 44 Cesar Chavez Avenue SW
Bitter End Coffee House
- 752 W Fulton St
Boston Soul Café
- 1553 Kalamazoo Ave.
Boston Square Ice Cream Parlor Café
- 1553 Kalamazoo SE
Brick & Porter
- 47 Monroe Center NW
BrickYard Tavern
- 940 Monroe Ave. NW
Broadway Bar
- 740 Broadway NW
The Brunch Lounge at Taste Buds Kitchen Connects, LLC
- 122 Division Ave. S
Buffalo Wild Wings - Downtown
- 8 Ionia Avenue NW
Burger King
- 410 Pearl St NW
Cafe de Miro
- 435 Ionia Ave. SW
Carvers Grand Rapids' Finest Meats
- 435 Ionia Ave. SW
Chicago Style Gyro
- 539 Leonard St. NW
Chicken Coop
- 1156 Division Ave. S
China City
- 1140 Monroe Ave. NW
Cinco De Mayo
- 114 Monroe Center Street NW
The Cottage Bar & Restaurant
- 18 LaGrave Ave. SE
Cousin's Tasty Chicken
- 1209 Leonard St NE
Daddy's Dough Cookies
- Various Grand Rapids Locations
Ding Tea
- 45 Ottawa Ave. SW Suite A
Divani
- 15 Ionia Ave. SW
Don Everette's Grill Master BBQ
- Mobile Kitchen/Catering Location:
Don's place at Vandenberg Center
- 300 Monroe St. NW
Downtown Nutrition
- 150 Ottawa Ave. NW
El Sombrero
- 527 Bridge St. NW
Elbow Room Bar & Grill
- 501 Fuller Ave. NE
Express Cafe
- 200 Ottawa
Field & Fire Cafe
- 820 Monroe Ave. NW
Forty Pearl
- 40 Pearl St. NE
Fratelli's Kitchen and Bar
- 443 Bridge St. NW
Fratelli's Pizza
- 435 Bridge St NW
Freshii
- 146 Monroe Center NW
Fulton Street Pub and Grill
- 801 West Fulton
Gaby's Gourmandise
- 435 Ionia Ave. SE
Gita Pita
- 2 Jefferson Ave. SE
Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters
- 1111 Godfrey Ave. SW Suite S-530 Mailbox 8C
Grand Rapids Garage Bar and Grill
- 819 Ottawa Ave. NW
Grand Rapids Garage Bar and Grill
- 819 Ottawa Ave. NW
Hall of Fame Burgers
- 655 Eastern Ave. Se
Hall Street Bakery
- 1200 Hall Street SE
Happy Cat Cafe
- 447 Division Ave. S
Hong Kong Express
- 150 Fulton St East
Insomnia Cookies
- 44 Ionia Ave. SW
JB's Pizza Parlour
- 2433 Eastern Ave.
Jimmy John's - Downtown
- 63 Monroe Center St NW
Jimmy John's - Medical Mile
- 629 Michigan St NE
Jimmy John's - North Monroe
- 648 Monroe Ave.
Johnny Brann’s A Steakhouse & Grille
- 401 Leonard St. NW
Juju Bird
- 435 Ionia Ave. SW
Kaffeine Place GR
- 637 Michigan St NE
Kilwin's Chocolates & Ice Cream
- 146 Monroe Center
Kind Crumbs
- Various Grand Rapids Locations
Kona Ice of West Grand Rapids
- Various Grand Rapids Locations
La Vencedora
- 1961 Division Ave. S
Last Chance Tavern and Grill
- 1132 Burton St. SE
Last Mile Cafe
- 1006 Hall St SE
Leo's
- 60 Ottawa Ave. NW
Leo's Coney Island On Tap
- 122 Oakes St. SW
Linear
- 1001 Monroe NW
Ghost Kitchen To Go- by Linear
- 1001 Monroe NW
The Littlebird
- 95 Monroe Center
Local Mocha
- 96 Monroe Center St NW
Logan's Alley
- 916 Michigan St., N. E.
Lomonaco Sicilian Cookies
- Online Business
Long Road Distillers
- 537 Leonard St. NW
Loretta's Deep Dish
- 58 Ionia Ave. SW
Love's Ice Cream and Chocolate
- 435 Ionia Ave. SW
LT BBQ
- 1636 Eastern Ave. SE
Luna
- 64 Ionia Ave. SW
Madcap Coffee
- 98 Monroe Center NW
Maggie's Kitchen
- 636 Bridge St. NW
Maggie’s Bar
- 855 Michigan Street
Malamiah Juice Bar Studio Park
- 122 Oakes Street, SW
Margaux
- 235 Louis St. NW
Maru Sushi Bridge Street
- 415 Bridge St NW
Mojo's Dueling Piano Bar and Restaurant
- 180 Monroe Ave. NW
Monarch's Club
- 646 Stocking Ave. NW
Morning Belle West Side
- 434 Bridge St. NW
Mosby's Popcorn Downtown Grand Rapids
- 15 Ionia Ave. SW
MudPenny
- 570 Grandville Ave. SW
Nagoya Hibachi Steak House and Sushi
- 16 Monroe Center NE
Nonla Burger
- 449 Bridge St. NW
O'Tooles Public House
- 448 Bridge Street NW
One Stop Coney Shop
- 154 Fulton St. East
One Trick Pony Grill & Taproom
- 136 E. Fulton St.
Outside Coffee Co
- 734 Wealthy St SE
Palace of India
- 138 East Fulton St. SE
Palatte Coffee & Art
- 150 E. Fulton St
Panera Bread - Downtown
- 99 Monroe Ave. NW
Parsley Mediterranean Grille
- 80 Ottawa Ave. NW
Patria's Kitchen
- 435 Ionia Ave. SW
Paula's Moms Cookies
- 144 Division Ave. S
PHO 616
- 435 Ionia Ave. SW
PIND Indian Cuisine
- 241 W. Fulton St
Pinktail Poke
- 435 Ionia Ave.
Poke Poke - Sushi Unrolled
- 20 Fulton St E
Pronto Pasta
- 35 Oakes St SW
Pump House Frozen Yogurt Bar- Downtown GR
- 121 Ionia St SW
Qdoba - Downtown
- 25 Michigan St NE
Rad Bagels
- 435 Ionia Avenue Southwest
Rak Thai
- 435 Ionia Ave. SW
Real Food Cafe - Alger Heights
- 2419 Eastern Ave. SE
Rico's Deli
- 678 Front Street NW
Rincon Criollo
- 1523 Grandville Ave. SW
Rise Authentic Baking Co.
- 1220 Fulton St West
River City Saloon
- 1152 Leonard St. NW
Rocky's Bar & Grill
- 633 Ottawa, N. W.
Roots Brew Shop
- 600 7th Street NW
Sabor Latino
- 825 Grandville Ave. SW
Salvatore's Italian Restaurant and Pizza
- 654 Stocking Ave. NW
Shift Coffee + Culture
- 616 Fulton St W
Simple Fish
- 6719 Division Ave. S
Ski's Sub Shop
- 96 Monroe Center St NW
Slows Bar B Q
- 435 Ionia Ave. SW
Smashburger
- 25 Michigan St.
Soho Sushi
- 58 Monroe Center NW
Soultown Soul Food Restaurant
- 1269 Madison Ave. SE
Southern Smoke
- 4023 Division Ave. S
SpeakEZ Lounge
- 600 Monroe Ave. NW
Squibb Coffee Bar - Downtown Market
- 435 Ionia Ave. SW
Stan's Tacos
- 355 Wilson Ave. NW
Stan's Tacos - Downtown
- 67 Ottawa Ave. SW
Starbucks Cafe at GVSU
- 401 Fulton St W
Starbucks Cafe
- 121 Ionia Ave. SW
Street Eats GR
- 822 Ottawa Ave. NW
Subway
- 100 Wealthy St
Sunny Boba Tea
- 38 Commerce Suite
Supermercado Mexico – Mexicana Bakery
- 3355 Division Ave. S
Sushi at the Bridge Street Market
- 405 Seward Ave. NW
Sushi Market
- 435 Ionia Ave. SW
Sushi Yama
- 146 Monroe Center St NW
Sweet Yo's
- 134 Monroe Center NW
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Monroe North
- 601 Bond Ave. NW
Taco Alley
- 187 Monroe Ave. NW
Taco Borracho
- 755 Michigan St NE
Tacos El Cunado - Bridge St.
- 1024 Bridge St. NW
Tacos El Cunado - Grandville Ave.
- 1342 Grandville Ave. SW
Tacos El Cunado- Downtown Market
- 435 Ionia Ave. SW
Terra Bagels- Downtown
- 40 Pearl St NW
The Heritage Restaurant
- 151 Fountain St NE
The Honeybird
- 1269 Madison Ave.
The Iron Well
- 741 Leonard St NW
The Mortals
- 111 Division Ave. S
The Old Goat
- 2434 Eastern Ave. SE
The Rower's Club - Rowster New American Coffee
- 616 W Fulton St.
The Triangle Bar
- 1200 Walker Ave. NW
Tillie Ruth's Coffee at Bridge St. Market
- 405 Seward Ave. NW
Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
- 760 Butterworth St. SW
Two Beards Deli & Catering
- 38 Commerce Ave. SW
Two Scotts Barbeque
- 536 Leonard St. NW
Vitale's Sports Lounge
- 834 Leonard St. NE
Wahlburgers
- 10 Ionia Avenue NW
West Side Deli (at Bridge Street Market)
- 405 Seward Ave. NW
Westside Social American Tavern
- 2802 Lake Michigan
Yote Lab
- 333 Grandville Ave. SW
Zoup! Medical Mile
- 25 Michigan St NE
Anchor Bar
- 447 Bridge St. NW
Bangkok Taste Cuisine
- 15 Jefferson Ave. SE
BrickYard Tavern
- 940 Monroe Ave. NW
Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge
- 100 Commerce Ave. SW
Morning Ritual Coffee
- 637 Stocking Ave. NW
Sandy's Donuts
- 2040 Leonard St NW
The Westsider Cafe
- 1180 Walker Ave. NW
Grand Rapids has been hailed as Michigan’s Best Food City – and our plethora of downtown restaurants is a major reason why. There are more than 140 restaurants in the convention neighborhood, ranging from upscale steakhouses and wine bars to pizza and burger joints. Eight downtown breweries (did you know Grand Rapids is Beer City USA?) serve up fantastic food along with delectable craft beers, ciders and spirits. Many eateries are also equipped for outdoor dining – in every season! The best part is, you're always a short walk away from a delicious meal when you're downtown, so you'll have no shortage of options for lunch or dinner in between meetings.
Nightlife/Entertainment
Back to Top of ListB.O.B.'s Brewery
- 20 Monroe Ave. NW
The B.O.B.
- 20 Monroe Ave. NW
Dr. Grin's Comedy Club
- 20 Monroe Ave. NW
Bobarino's Pizzeria
- 20 Monroe Ave. NW
Broadway Grand Rapids
- 122 Lyon St. NW
The Comedy Project
- 540 Leonard St. NW
DeVos Performance Hall
- 303 Monroe Ave. NW
DeVos Performance Hall
- 303 Monroe Ave. NW
Dr. Grin's Comedy Club
- 20 Monroe Ave. NW
Dublin Hall
- 100 Ionia Ave. SW
Flanagan's Irish Pub
- 139 Pearl St. NW
GLC Live at 20 Monroe
- 11 Ottawa Ave. NW
Grand Rapids Art Museum
- 101 Monroe Center NW
Grand Rapids Brewing Company
- 1 Ionia Ave. SW
Grand Rapids Symphony
- 300 Ottawa Ave. NW
Grand Woods Lounge
- 77 Cesar E. Chavez Ave. SW
H.O.M.E. House of Music Entertainment
- 20 Monroe Ave. NW
The Holiday Bar
- 801 5th St NW
The Intersection
- 133 Cesar E. Chavez Ave. SW
Rockwell Republic
- 45 S Division Ave.
six.one.six lounge
- 235 Louis St NW
Social House
- 25 Ottawa SW Suite 103
St. Cecilia Music Center
- 24 Ransom Ave. NE
The Mint at The Intersection
- 133 Cesar E. Chavez Ave. SW
The Stache at The Intersection
- 133 Cesar E. Chavez Ave. SW
Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts
- 17 Pearl St NW
Van Andel Arena
- 130 W. Fulton St.
Actors' Theater Grand Rapids
- 160 Fountain St. NE
The BackForty Saloon
- 48 West Fulton Street
Chamber Choir of Grand Rapids
- PO Box 6814
Divani
- 15 Ionia Ave. SW
Gilda's Club
- 1806 Bridge Street NW
Gilda's LaughFest
- 1806 Bridge Street NW
Grand Rapids Ballet
- 341 Ellsworth Ave. SW
Grand Rapids Choir of Men & Boys
- 142 Ransom Street NE
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
- 30 N. Division Ave.
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
- 30 N. Division Ave.
Grand Rapids Garage Bar and Grill
- 819 Ottawa Ave. NW
Grand Rapids Public Library- Main Branch
- 111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Sweet Adelines Chorus
- PO Box 2984
Grand Rapids Symphonic Band
- PO Box 3571
Grand Rapids Voice Collective
- 20 Monroe Center St NW
Grand Rapids Women's Chorus
- P.O Box 68486
The Guest House
- 634 Stocking Ave. NW
The Harris Building
- 111 South Division
Heritage Theatre Group
- 20 Monroe Avenue NW
Log Cabin Cocktail Lounge
- 2401 S. Division Ave.
Long Road Distillers
- 537 Leonard St. NW
Metro Grand Rapids
- 1901 Division S
Midtown
- 123 Ionia Ave. SW
Mojo's Dueling Piano Bar and Restaurant
- 180 Monroe Ave. NW
My Place Night Club
- 1410 Division Ave. S
One Trick Pony Grill & Taproom
- 136 E. Fulton St.
PJ DA-DJ
- Various Grand Rapids Locations
River City Improv
- P.O. Box 6222
River City Improv
- P.O. Box 6222
River City Saloon
- 1152 Leonard St. NW
Rocky's Bar & Grill
- 633 Ottawa, N. W.
Rumors Night Club
- 69 S. Division
Skelletones
- 133 Division Ave. S
SpeakEZ Lounge
- 600 Monroe Ave. NW
St. Cecilia Music Center
- 24 Ransom Ave. NE
The Iron Well
- 741 Leonard St NW
The Pyramid Scheme
- 68 Commerce SW
The Upper Room
- 1975 Jefferson Ave. SE
Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
- 760 Butterworth St. SW
Elevation
- 133 Cesar E. Chavez Ave. SW
Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge
- 100 Commerce Ave. SW
Dozens of downtown entertainment venues present a mix of live music, DJs and dancing, comedy shows, games, televised sports action and more. The Studio Park entertainment complex includes a nine-screen movie theatre, concert space and outdoor piazza for events. Live theatre, ballet, opera and symphony companies present a regular slate of performances.
Walkability
Back to Top of ListDowntown Grand Rapids was named one of the 14 most walkable cities in the U.S. in 2020.
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Let’s face it, every city says it’s walkable – but Grand Rapids has the receipts to prove it. We were named one of the 14 most walkable cities in the U.S. in 2020 on the strength of our downtown experience. And there’s so much to see on a leisurely stroll, from the outdoor sculptures and murals lining sidewalks to the historic bridges and natural wonders along the riverwalk. Our Downtown Refreshment Area also allows visitors enjoy a craft beverage while taking in the sights.
Convenience & Safety
Back to Top of ListThe DASH shuttle is a convenient, free way to get around downtown Grand Rapids.
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Prefer not to walk? Hop on a free DASH shuttle or Rapid bus. Taxis, trolleys and horse-drawn carriages are also readily available. Ride-sharing choices include Lyft, Runabouts, SteadyFare and Uber. Need advice or assistance? Look for the many Certified Tourism Ambassadors™ who staff our hotels, shops and restaurants – they’ll be wearing a CTA pin.
Your attendees can travel the campus with confidence – Grand Rapids has been named the second most secure large city in America, and roaming Downtown Ambassadors patrol the area seven days a week.
Accessibility
Back to Top of ListGrand Rapids is accommodating to wheelchair users and other visitors with special needs. Our Accessibility Guide highlights accessibility features at 50+ hotels, attractions and other points of interest. Downtown buses are also accessible for mobility aids such as wheelchairs and electric scooters. We’re proud to have been named America’s #2 best city for people with disabilities – and we’re constantly striving to get even better.
Meet smart, stay comfortably and indulge in all kinds of play in one compact, convenient place – downtown Grand Rapids!
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