We are so excited to share our favorite things to do in the area!
Butcher's Union
438 Bridge Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, (616) 551-1323
This is one of our favorite restaurants, we actually used to live down the road from here. We walked here for a night out often!
Please note: this is downtown so you may have to park in the street.
Ginza Sushi & Ramen Bar
1015 Michigan Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616) 272-4116
Our favorite sushi spot!
Condado Tacos
449 Bridge Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, (616) 734-6815
We had our first date here! It is a great, casual place.
There are 2 locations- one downtown and one in Breton Village
Nonla Burger - Grand Rapids
449 Bridge Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, (616) 719-2351
This is Jesse's favorite burger spot! I took him here after he proposed to me.
This is also downtown, so street parking is available.
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
435 Ionia Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616) 805-5308
This is one of our favorite spots- we got engaged here in the greenhouse. They have everything!
Burgers, Thai food, coffee, Indian food, sushi, desserts, etc.
They have on-site paid parking or street parking
John Ball Zoo
1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, (616) 336-4300
We love visiting the zoo day or night! The Lantern Festival runs April- June 2026 and we highly recommend.
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
1000 East Beltline Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, (616) 957-1580
We love this spot- it has beautiful art and nature!