Grand Rapids Attractions

Places Rated Almanac ranked Grand Rapids as the #3 city in the nation for fun and recreation. Probably because we combine the cultural diversions of a cosmopolitan city with the spectacular recreation of an outdoor paradise.

All Attractions

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Budget-Friendly Date Night Ideas in Grand Rapids

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Budget-Friendly Date Night Ideas in Grand Rapids

Stella's Lounge

Arcades in Grand Rapids

Red Panda exhibit at John Ball Zoo.

Visit John Ball Zoo's Red Pandas & More

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Ideas for Accessible Attractions to Visit in Grand Rapids

Family experiencing the Butterflies are Blooming Exhibition at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

Education Experiences

Aerial Top View of Studio Park, 2021.

Studio Park in Downtown Grand Rapids Has Something for Everyone to Enjoy

Fun Fact: Red light is used to keep your eyes in night mode since it’s not as harsh as white or yellow light.

Veen Observatory: A Hidden Gem in The Grand Rapids Area

Calder in the Spring

La Grande Vitesse at Calder Plaza

Family Bowling at Spectrum Lanes

Fun Places to Go Bowling

Blue Bridge at sunset

Bridges

Group taking selfie at Fredrick Meijer Gardens.

Favorite Places for Groups

GR Grand Prix Go Kart Racing

Adventure Abounds in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Children's Museum Sensory Friendly Tool Kits

Grand Rapids Children’s Museum Offers Sensory-Friendly Play Environment

Exterior of Grand Rapids Downtown Market

The Downtown Market: Something for every taste

Group working on escape room.

Adventure Vacations

Summer Skyline 2024 Downtown Grand Rapids

20 Fun and FREE Things to do in Grand Rapids

Family at the John Ball ZooPlay Their Way 2023

Things to do for Mother's Day in Grand Rapids

Family at the John Ball ZooPlay Their Way 2023

John Ball Zoo Offers Year-Round Learning Opportunities for the Whole Family

Family walking by Ah-Nab-Awen Park, 2023

Downtown Walking Tour

Father and Daughter Exploring the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

FAQ About Grand Rapids Public Museum

Children's Museum Dad and Daughter

FAQ About Grand Rapids Children's Museum

Grand Rapids African American Art Museum (GRAAMA)

FAQ About GR African American Museum

People admiring the exhibits at Grand Rapids Art Museum

FAQ About Grand Rapids Art Museum

Images of the landscape and wildlife experiences hosted at the Blandford Nature Center, 2023

FAQ About Blandford Nature Center

Fall Grand Rapids Skyline

FAQ About Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum

Family at the John Ball ZooPlay Their Way 2023

FAQ About John Ball Zoo

Couple at a Whitecaps game

West Michigan Whitecaps: Your Summer Tradition

Autumn at Meijer Gardens

FAQ About Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Sensory bag with noise-canceling headphones, feelings cards, and fidget toys

Sensory-Friendly Experiences in Grand Rapids

candle-making at Wax Poetic in Grand Rapids

Crafting Candles at Wax Poetic Candle Bar

Event at Amped Virtual Reality

Things to do with Teens in Grand Rapids

Group at The Great Escape Room

Escape Rooms: Can Your Group Solve It in Time?

Cooking class at the Local Epicurean

Things to Do Inside

Group at Third Nature enjoying the outdoor space including fire-pits and igloos in the winter.

Resolutions to Keep During Your Next Trip to Grand Rapids

Long Island Buddha by Zhang Huan

Visiting Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in the Winter

Millennium Park

Fun in the Water: Grand Rapids Pools, Splash Pads and Parks

Couples enjoying a summer concert at the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 2023

Top Things to Do

Grand Rapids Public Museum at the Holidays

Fun and Educational Winter Break Activities for All Ages

Tram tour at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Art: I, you, she or he… by Jaume Plensa

Gardens & Agriculture Itinerary

Friends Shopping at the Woodland Mall

Shopping Malls and More in Grand Rapids

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Experience Grand Rapids

Founders Brewing Co. - Tour - Looking at the Brewing Process

Tours & Experiences

Grand Rapids is bursting with tours and experiences for you to be immersed in our culture. Take a scenic drive or tour to see what all the buzz is about.

Wheel the World for Experience GR

Wheelchair user looking at art

Arts, Culture & History

Grand Rapids has a plethora of art for creators and admirers alike. Explore the many festivals, museums, events, and shops we have involving the arts.