Plan & Stay

Coming to Grand Rapids for an event, attraction, weekend getaway, family visit or any other reason? We want to help you get the most out of your time here!

Visit our Trip Planning page to find all sorts of fun things to do during your visit and build a personalized itinerary of activities. You’ll also find the answers to visitors’ most frequently asked questions, from the best way to get here to seasonal packing tips to local alcohol and cannabis laws.

There’s so much to see and do in Grand Rapids that you’ll likely want to stay at least one night – so check out our Hotels page to browse 100+ hotels, campgrounds, bed & breakfast inns and vacation rentals. You can make your decision easier by narrowing your search by region, nightly rates and a whole host of amenities, including indoor pools, accessible parking, airport shuttles and pets welcome.

Take a look at our Hotel Packages for bundled deals and perks centered around specific themes, such as golf, beer, shopping and romance. Also, consider getting Culture Pass GR, which entitles you to greatly reduced admission and other discounts at many of the area’s top attractions.

If you’re planning a visit during one of the city’s major events – such as ArtPrize (Sept. 13-28, 2024), the Christkindl Markt (Nov. 15-Dec. 23, 2024), World of Winter (Jan. 10-March 2, 2025), Butterflies are Blooming (March 1-April 30, 2025) or some of our cultural festivals – it’s a good idea to start early. Tens to hundreds of thousands of people attend each event, so the sooner you start planning, the more options you’ll have!