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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.

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The Curiosity Shop at the GRPM

Gift Shops at Local Attractions

The Curiosity Shop at the GRPM

Gift Shops at Local Attractions

Event at Amped Virtual Reality

Arcades in Grand Rapids

Michigan Chocolate Festival Cacao

The Michigan Chocolate Festival Is a Sweet Addition to ArtPrize 2024

Exterior of Grand Rapids Downtown Market

The Downtown Market: Something for every taste

Red Panda exhibit at John Ball Zoo.

Visit John Ball Zoo's Red Pandas & More

Aerial Top View of Studio Park, 2021.

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

Family Bowling at Spectrum Lanes

Fun Places to Go Bowling

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

Education Experiences

Grand Rapids Children's Museum Sensory Friendly Tool Kits

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

Calder in the Spring

La Grande Vitesse at Calder Plaza

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

Cherry blossoms at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

Favorite Places for Groups

City skyline of downtown Grand Rapids along the Grand River

Bridges

Swing dancing at Rosa Park Circle.

Budget-Friendly Date Night Ideas in Grand Rapids

Mascots for the West Michigan Whitecaps

West Michigan Whitecaps: Your Summer Tradition

Family walking by Ah-Nab-Awen Park, 2023

Downtown Walking Tour

Family fun at Launch GR

Adventure Abounds in Grand Rapids

Family at the John Ball ZooPlay Their Way 2023

FAQ About John Ball Zoo

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 Art Museum 2023

FAQ About Grand Rapids Art Museum

Grand Rapids African American Art Museum (GRAAMA)

FAQ About GR African American Museum

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, MI, offers plenty to explore, both inside and out.

FAQ About Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum

Japanese Garden at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

FAQ About Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

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

FAQ About Blandford Nature Center

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

Sensory-Friendly Experiences in Grand Rapids

Rosa Parks Circle alive with a festival, Summer 2019. Cityscape view with the three AHC Hospitality hotels.

20 Fun and FREE Things to do in Grand Rapids

candle-making at Wax Poetic in Grand Rapids

Crafting Candles at Wax Poetic Candle Bar

Cooking class at the Local Epicurean

Things to Do Inside

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?

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

Two microphones on a wood surface

Where to Find Great Karaoke in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Public Museum at the Holidays

Fun and Educational Winter Break Activities for All Ages

Long Island Buddha by Zhang Huan

Visiting Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in the Winter

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

Top Things to Do

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

Gardens & Agriculture Itinerary

Hitting the Bullseye at Target Axe Throwing In Grand Rapids, MI

Indoor Places Where Adults Can Play Like Kids

Friends Shopping at the Woodland Mall

Shopping Malls and More in Grand Rapids

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