Things to do in Grand Rapids

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Grand Rapids which includes a city
Grand Rapids showing a city, a bridge and a river or creek
Grand Rapids which includes a city
Gerald R. Ford Museum showing street scenes and a fountain as well as a small group of people
Grand Rapids which includes a city

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Grand Rapids featuring a city

Downtown Grand Rapids

While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.

Downtown Grand Rapids
Male Cardinal in Kentwood Backyard

Kentwood

Kentwood is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Woodland Mall or Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve.

Kentwood
Grand Rapids Art Museum which includes a city

Heartside

Heartside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Van Andel Arena and Grand Rapids Children's Museum while in the area.

Heartside
Gotta love this little guy!

East Grand Rapids

The restaurants and lake views are a few reasons travelers visit East Grand Rapids. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve and Woodland Mall are a few top sights nearby.

East Grand Rapids
The African savannah? No, the amazing Lion habitat at John Ball Park Zoo!
John Ball Zoological Garden is an urban park located on the west side of the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. The John Ball Zoo is situated on the ravines and bluffs along the west edge of the park.

The zoo houses a variety of animals from around the world and is a significant regional attraction. With the Zoo School and Wildlife Conservation Fund the zoo gives something back to the community and world as a whole.

The zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums

John Ball Park

While visiting John Ball Park, you might make a stop by sights like John Ball Zoo and Public Museum of Grand Rapids.

John Ball Park
A very cool place where the fish go up and down the ladder. You can watch large salmon and steelhead as the jump up the ladder or be carried down. Very cool spot for the whole family.

West Grand

When in West Grand, you can plan a visit to Gerald R. Ford Museum and Public Museum of Grand Rapids, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

West Grand