Things to do in Grand Rapids
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What to do in Grand Rapids
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Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Let your kids run wild at the sand pits and tree house while you inspect the sculptures and floral displays in this park’s various gardens.
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John Ball Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who live at John Ball Zoo during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
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Downtown Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Downtown Market during your stay in Grand Rapids. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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Gerald R. Ford Museum
Take a holographic tour of Ford’s White House and see a piece of the Berlin Wall in this tribute to the 38th president in the town where he was raised.
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Grand Rapids Art Museum
The sleek design of the modernist building reflects the gorgeous contemporary artworks within. Learn how to make art fun in the workshops and camps.
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Grand Rapids Children's Museum
You can take time to visit Grand Rapids Children's Museum during your travels to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Van Andel Arena
Catch an event at Van Andel Arena during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
DeVos Performance Hall
You can enjoy a show at DeVos Performance Hall during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
Calvin College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Calvin College, during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Areas of Grand Rapids
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Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
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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.
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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.
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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.
![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.
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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.
![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.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b61ca27a3a5924a0354629e08a0591c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.