August 27, 2022
Grand Rapids, MI
Erin & Ethan
Things To Do
Here's just a few suggestions for weekend activities! GR abounds with eateries, museums, parks, and other typical big-city attractions. Restaurants and bars aren't listed here because there are so many delicious options - thank goodness for Google! Don't forget nearby lakeshore destinations like Holland, Grand Haven, and Saugatuck, if you're into the beach scene.
Fulton Street Farmers Market
1145 Fulton Street East, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616) 454-4118
Grand Rapids Public Museum
272 Pearl Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, (616) 929-1700
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
1000 East Beltline Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, (616) 957-1580
Tons of walking with bomb horticulture and art!
Millennium Park
1415 Maynard Avenue Southwest, Walker, MI 49534, (616) 791-2357
You can rent kayaks, canoes, and paddle boats on a number of waterways connected to this park.
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
435 Ionia Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616) 805-5308
Great place to sample lots of local food options - something for everyone, plus plenty of diet-restricted options!
Bluedoor: A Home Collective
946 Fulton Street East, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616) 456-7888
If antiquing is your thing, this article lists lots of shops: https://www.experiencegr.com/articles/post/antique-your-way-through-grand-rapids/
For all the days along the way