Guidebook for Grand Rapids

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Guidebook for Grand Rapids

Drinks & Nightlife

One of the best and most popular breweries in Grand Rapids.
176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Founders Brewing Co
235 Grandville Ave SW
176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the best and most popular breweries in Grand Rapids.
Multilevel establishment in the middle of downtown. B.O.B. (big old building)-4 levels of bars/nightclubs/restaurants including their own brewery. Judson's is on the 1st floor & is a great steakhouse.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The B.O.B.
20 Monroe Ave NW
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Multilevel establishment in the middle of downtown. B.O.B. (big old building)-4 levels of bars/nightclubs/restaurants including their own brewery. Judson's is on the 1st floor & is a great steakhouse.
Bar & restaurant downtown - I've heard they have excellent sushi (I don't eat the stuff) & fun, funky drinks.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rockwell Republic
45 Division Ave S
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar & restaurant downtown - I've heard they have excellent sushi (I don't eat the stuff) & fun, funky drinks.
100+ beers on tap from around the world & amazing crack fries - need I say more?
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
HopCat
25 Ionia Ave SW
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
100+ beers on tap from around the world & amazing crack fries - need I say more?
Good food/burgers. Good booze.
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Green Well
924 Cherry Street Southeast
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good food/burgers. Good booze.

Everything Else

Penguins!
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
John Ball Zoo
1300 Fulton St W
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Penguins!
Right outside the zoo. Great playground for kiddos (or adults like me who still like to play on the swings every now & then). Picnic areas & shade trees too!
John Ball Park
Right outside the zoo. Great playground for kiddos (or adults like me who still like to play on the swings every now & then). Picnic areas & shade trees too!
AMAZING hot yoga studio. They have multiples classes daily including beginner, power, slow flow and, my personal favorite, 'Shake Your Asana' which is set to a different, super fun playlist each week!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
1331 Lake Dr SE
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
AMAZING hot yoga studio. They have multiples classes daily including beginner, power, slow flow and, my personal favorite, 'Shake Your Asana' which is set to a different, super fun playlist each week!

Essentials

Nice variety of foods from local farms. Usually some artsy vendors in the mix also.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fulton Street Farmers Market
1145 Fulton St E
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nice variety of foods from local farms. Usually some artsy vendors in the mix also.

Arts & Culture

Great venue for concerts - usually of the rock or electronic genre - with 2 stages inside the building. The sound is usually pretty great & the drink prices aren't the worst as far as a venue goes.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Intersection
133 Grandville Ave SW
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great venue for concerts - usually of the rock or electronic genre - with 2 stages inside the building. The sound is usually pretty great & the drink prices aren't the worst as far as a venue goes.

Sightseeing

BEAUTIFUL gardens! They usually have some kid specific exhibits too! In the summer they have a great venue for their outdoor concert series & bring in some pretty big names.
200 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardines de Frederik Meijer
1000 E Beltline Ave NE
200 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BEAUTIFUL gardens! They usually have some kid specific exhibits too! In the summer they have a great venue for their outdoor concert series & bring in some pretty big names.
A great example of a true Michigan beach town. Be prepared for some traffic but it's worth it!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grand Haven Skatepark
16 Sherman Ave
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A great example of a true Michigan beach town. Be prepared for some traffic but it's worth it!
Small but neat museum - the exhibits change from time to time too.
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Público de Grand Rapids
272 Pearl St NW
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Small but neat museum - the exhibits change from time to time too.
Pretty good art museum with a cool gift shop.
163 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de los Niños de Grand Rapids
11 Sheldon Ave NE
163 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pretty good art museum with a cool gift shop.

Shopping

The biggest mall in Grand Rapids! Great stores & a big movie theater too. The main road in front of the mall is lined with chain restaurants like Applebee's, Olive Garden, Bob Evans, etc.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
RiverTown Crossings
3700 Rivertown Pkwy
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The biggest mall in Grand Rapids! Great stores & a big movie theater too. The main road in front of the mall is lined with chain restaurants like Applebee's, Olive Garden, Bob Evans, etc.
Tons & Tons of books on the main floor and the basement is super stocked as well. If you're buying multiple books, you just might get a deal!
Redux Books
1349 Lake Dr SE
Tons & Tons of books on the main floor and the basement is super stocked as well. If you're buying multiple books, you just might get a deal!

Food Scene

A fabulous tapas restaurant downtown. Really awesome for groups. They make their own sangria too! Yum!
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Chez A Tapas Bistro
38 Fulton St W
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A fabulous tapas restaurant downtown. Really awesome for groups. They make their own sangria too! Yum!
If you make the trip out to the beach you should definitely stop in at The Kirby house for some food & maybe a drink or 2. I don't like bloody marys & I flippin LOVE their bloody mary!
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Kirby House
2 Washington Ave
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you make the trip out to the beach you should definitely stop in at The Kirby house for some food & maybe a drink or 2. I don't like bloody marys & I flippin LOVE their bloody mary!
If you want a complete Grand Rapids experience, you must eat at Yesterdog in Eastown. Plus, it was featured in the movie American Pie!
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yesterdog
1505 Wealthy St SE
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you want a complete Grand Rapids experience, you must eat at Yesterdog in Eastown. Plus, it was featured in the movie American Pie!
Best breakfast place in the city! The portions are large so if you're in the mood to share (or have leftovers) this place is perfect.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wolfgang's Restaurant
1530 Wealthy St SE
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Best breakfast place in the city! The portions are large so if you're in the mood to share (or have leftovers) this place is perfect.