Things To Do
The Mitten Brewing Company
The Mitten Brewing Co. is a vintage baseball-themed microbrewery that pairs handcrafted beers with gourmet pizzas!
New Holland Brewing - Grand Rapids Brewpub (The Knickerbocker)
Located on a bustling stretch of Bridge Street in downtown Grand Rapids, our second brewpub is affectionately known as “The Knickerbocker.” The expansive brewpub features an indoor and outdoor beer garden, three separate bars, a wood-fired oven, and many dining spaces suited for private events. The menu includes artisanal and locally-sourced food, our full line of craft beer and spirits, small-batch pub brews, handcrafted cocktails, and more!
Yesterdog
Voted Best Hot Dog in Grand Rapids every year since 1991. Step inside and you’ll see we haven’t changed much. The hand-crank register still rings, the jukebox still glows, and tips still get tossed into an old gramophone horn. The walls? Covered in photos of fans and famous faces who’ve stopped by for a hot dog. It’s counter service, cash only, and packed with character!
Grand Rapids Art Museum
The Grand Rapids Art Museum is an art museum located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, with collections ranging from Renaissance to Modern Art and special collections on 19th and 20th-century European and American art.
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Hands-on learning space for kids ages 2-10 featuring a real beehive & workshops like robot building!
Mojo's Dueling Piano Bar & Restaurant
One of the City's Most Dynamic Stops for Live Entertainment. Enjoy yourself while singing and dancing along to some of the most popular songs from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today!
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Immerse yourself in one of the world’s finest horticultural display gardens and sculpture parks in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Proudly ranked among the most-visited art museums worldwide and named the Best Sculpture Park in the United States by readers of USA TODAY in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Grand Haven City Beach
40 minutes west to Lake Michigan - if you haven't seen the Great Lakes, you must!
John Ball Zoo
See more than 2,000 animals representing 220+ species in specially designed habitats, including an aquarium. Say hello to male-and-female lions Upepo and Amaro, the newest additions to the Zoo. Watch daily feeding and training programs to see how zookeepers care for the animals, and take behind-the-scenes tours to get up close to red pandas, penguins, coatis and more. There are also a variety of fun adventures to explore, including a zipline, sky trails rope course, gem sluice, camel rides and a new virtual reality gorilla trek.