Calder Plaza, Grand Rapids

AfarAug 12

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 ...

Site for festivals, live music, and selfies

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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…

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Grand Rapids Is the Outdoor Adventure Base Camp You Didn’t Expect