Things To Do
Any of the following addresses on Monroe Center should be within walking distance to the venue and a great place to spend some time as we take a break between the ceremony and reception :) Most suggestions (other than Frederick Meijer Garden, New Holland, and downtown market should be within 10 min walking)
Rosa Parks Circle
135 Monroe Center Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Skating rink where you can rent skates and enjoy the holiday lights under the Christmas tree
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
435 Ionia Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Browse some local Michigan shops and vendors or grab a bite to eat
Founders Brewing Co
235 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Welcome to Beer City USA! Enjoy some local beer and visit one of the many breweries in and around Grand Rapids! Check out https://www.experiencegr.com/articles/post/craft-breweries/ for more recommendations!
The B.O.B.
20 Monroe Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The "big old building" Entertainment/Restaurant complex featuring five restaurants, a micro-brewery, night club, comedy club, billiards, etc
HopCat
25 Ionia Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The original location, and a Brynn Riley favorite
Frederick Meijer Garden and Sculpture Park
1000 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525 A garden and sculpture park with a festive Christmas tree display decorated by country with traditions from all around the world :)
New Holland Brewing - Grand Rapids Brewpub (The Knickerbocker)
417 Bridge Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Madcap Coffee Company
98 Monroe Center Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Grand Rapids Art Museum
101 Monroe Center Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Twisted Tap Distillery Downtown GR
146 Monroe Center Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Uccello's - Downtown
122 Monroe Center Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Barrio - Grand Rapids
37 Ottawa Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
140 Ottawa Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
For all the days along the way