Plan Your Trip to Grand Rapids

Ready to plan your dream trip to Grand Rapids? Start by exploring all the fun Things to Do here. Search our Events page for entertainment and activities that coincide with your visit – or, if you haven’t set a date yet, consider scheduling your visit around one of our annual festivals and cultural celebrations.

Are you an art & culture buff? An outdoor enthusiast? A nightlife devotee? Are memorable food and drink experiences part of your travel wish list? How about shopping, sports and one-of-a-kind tours and experiences? Grand Rapids offers all of this and more, and they’re all great ways to get know our city and our people.

Will you be traveling with girlfriends? Are you part of the LGBTQ+ community? Is barrier-free access a must? Does your child have sensory issues? Is sustainability top of mind for you?  What’s the weather going to be like when you visit? Do you prefer a hotel or a B&B? Will you be traveling with a pet? Click on the links for advice and info.

Build your itinerary

You can build a schedule of events and activities for your Grand Rapids visit as you browse this site. Just click “add to trip” whenever you find something you want to do. Click “My Trip” at the top right of any page to see all the items you’ve added to your schedule. Voilà – you’ve created your own custom itinerary!

Scroll down to our Trip Planning FAQ for even more helpful information. And be sure to check our Hotel Packages for value-added lodging offers.

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Receive admission into many cultural attractions around Grand Rapids as well as additional exclusive discounts with our $28.00 Culture Pass.

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Friendly, accessible and cultured … aka Beer City USA, this place knows when it’s time to let loose.
- Expedia 2017

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