What to Do in Southtown
Shop, dine and drink in the walkable Alger Heights business district – destinations include Harvest Health Foods, The Old Goat and Brass Ring Brewing Company.
Play a round of disc golf at Garfield Park, which also features a ball diamond, basketball court, three tennis courts and a KaBOOM! playground.
Bike or hike the 2.7-mile Plaster Creek Trail, a paved, tree-lined route that meanders along a tributary of the Grand River through several Southtown neighborhoods.
Visit the Grandville Avenue neighborhood for a concentration of Latino businesses – Belman’s Bakery, Rincon Criollo, Supermercado Mexico, Tacos El Cunado and more.
What to See in Southtown
See the high school student-led community mural “Nuestra Historia, Nuestra Voz” (Our History, our Voice) at 912 Grandville Avenue.
See the boyhood home of President Gerald R. Ford, several late 1800s-era mansions and other historic landmarks on a walking tour of the Garfield Park neighborhood.
See history come alive at the Grandville Avenue Museum, which explores the evolution of the district through waves of Dutch, African-American and Latino influences.
Local Southtown Favorites
Tacos El Cunado and Taqueria San Jose serve what many consider the best tacos in town. Who’s #1? Let your taste buds decide!
Real Food Cafe is a “Michigan’s Best Breakfast” finalist that has earned its local-favorite status with delicious family recipes, friendly service and huge portions.
Hidden Southtown Gems
Burton Woods is a six-acre oasis of 120-year-old forest in the midst of urban activity.
Grand Rapids Bike Park offers a variety of mountain bike and BMX bike trails.
