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Grand Rapids Is the Outdoor Adventure Base Camp You Didn’t Expect
From kayaking urban rivers to Lake Michigan beaches and forest trails, Grand Rapids puts Michigan’s best outdoor recreation within easy reach. In Grand Rapids, you don’t have to choose between a ...
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- Grand Rapids Art MuseumMuseumOffers food truck fare and live music on Thursdays
- Amway Grand PlazaHotelThe historic Amway Grand Plaza is a true destination in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids.
- JW Marriott Grand RapidsHotelIt was the first JW Marriott Hotel in the Midwest and is the sixth tallest building in Grand Rapids.
- Calder PlazaParkSite for festivals, live music, and selfies
- Rosa Parks CircleParkGathering place for relaxation, ice skating, and parties
- Grand RiverSightOffers riverfront recreation and scenic vistas
- Canal Street ParkParkNorth of 6th Street on Monroe Avenue NW along the Grand River, downtown…
- Sixth Street Bridge ParkSightThe Sixth St.
- Riverside ParkParkOffers kayaking on a lagoon and river frontage
- New Holland Brewing Co.'s Grand Rapids BrewpubRestaurantServes shrimp 'n' grits and cheeseburgers
- Founders Brewing Co.RestaurantHosts regular vinyl nights and live performances
- Millennium ParkParkFeatures 1,400 acres with trails and a lake
- Blandford Nature CenterParkWe are an independent 501(c)3 non-profit that does not receive support from taxes.
- Homewood Suites by HiltonHotel
- Hyatt PlaceHotel
- Elsewhere
- Holland State ParkParkHolland, United StatesProtected area with accessible playground and waterfront
- Grand Haven State ParkParkGrand Haven, United StatesThe state park encompasses 48 acres (19 ha) consisting entirely of beach sand.
- P.J. Hoffmaster State ParkParkMuskegon, United StatesFeatures grassy dunes and scenic views
- Muskegon State ParkParkMuskegon, United StatesThe park's 1,233 acres (499 ha) encompass two miles of sand beach on Lake Michigan and one mile of beach on Muskegon…