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Category: Parks & Attractions - Grand Rapids Attractions & Activities
Address: 1300 W Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Boasting nearly 1200 animal residents, John Ball Zoo is a 140-acre park located not far from downtown. The zoo traces its roots to 1884, when New Hampshire native John Ball bequeathed 40 acres of land to the city. Civic leaders helped turn the parcel into a large public park, and as the years went by, citizens donated...
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Category: Parks & Attractions - Grand Rapids Attractions & Activities
Address: 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Verdant Meijer Gardens, one of Grand Rapids' truest treasures, is a 125-acre botanical paradise that includes Michigan's largest conservatory, a boardwalk network overlooking wetlands, sculpture galleries, and an indoor Victorian Garden. Without question, the prize of the 100-plus piece sculpture collection is...
Category: Museums - Grand Rapids Attractions & Activities
Address: 303 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
This museum, dedicated to America's 38th president, offers several fascinating glimpses of the 20th century – an "invitation" to a White House State Dinner, a visit to the Oval Office, and a look at the tie-dyes, 8-tracks, and bell-bottoms of the 1970s. Gems of the museum's collection include tools used by the...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Grand Rapids Attractions & Activities
Address: Fairview Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-1013
From Lookout Park, visitors have excellent views of the downtown area and of the Grand Rapids River as it winds its way through the city. Earthwork was the brainchild of artist Robert Morris, who wanted to create a functional piece of artwork that afforded visitors to Lookout Park direct access to the Belknap Park...
Blandford Nature Center & Mixed Greens
Category: Parks & Attractions - Grand Rapids Attractions & Activities
Address: 1715 Hillburn Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Comprised of open fields, wooded areas, ponds, and crisscrossing streams, this 140-plus-acre nature center offers outdoorsy activities for the entire family. Seasonal educational programs focus on the production of maple syrup, Western Michigan's pioneer and Native American roots, wildlife, and natural arts and...
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Category: Museums - Grand Rapids Attractions & Activities
Address: 11 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Just off Monroe Center, this children's museum is an ideal place to spend a cold, wintry afternoon with the kids. Hands-on activities range from programs hosted by the popular Maddie DoGood to exhibits that inspire creativity, cooperation, and loads of fun. The museum's calendar features numerous special events and...
Grand Rapids Riverwalk and Riverside Park
Category: Parks & Attractions - Grand Rapids Attractions & Activities
Address: off Monroe Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI
The Riverwalk boardwalk follows the Grand Rapids River as it makes its way past the downtown area, offering brilliant photo opportunities of the river with the modern city landscape as a backdrop. Riverwalk is easily accessible from several different entry points downtown and even crosses the river via an old railroad...
Category: Museums - Grand Rapids Attractions & Activities
Address: 272 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Grand Rapid's Public Museum houses the Van Andel Museum Center & Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium and is located in the heart and soul of the city, a part of town where you'll also find a slew of trendy restaurants and bars. The museum has fascinating exhibits that focus on natural history and science; in addition,...
Robinette's Apple Haus & Gift Barn
Category: Parks & Attractions - Grand Rapids Attractions & Activities
Address: 3142 Four Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Robinette's allows the whole family to experience a traditional, less complicated way of life. Plan to spend a good portion of your day here, touring the grounds, learning about the apple-growing business, and even having a homemade lunch in the farm's dining hall. Horse-drawn hayrides lead happy guests on trips...
Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts
Category: Museums - Grand Rapids Attractions & Activities
Address: 41 Sheldon Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
A terrific place to see original local artwork, the UICA supports a variety of artistic endeavors in the Grand Rapids area. In addition to the exhibition gallery, the UICA offers an amazing repertoire of cultural opportunities and programs, including those focusing on dance, film, literature, music, and performance...
