Adults:
Most bars are located on Ionia Avenue. Other bars/restaurants and shopping is located along Wealthy St. (a 12 minute walk from our house!) Feel free to contact us on additional things to do!
See below for family-friendly events.
Blue Bridge
Blue Footbridge, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Take a walk downtown and visit the iconic blue bridge! From here you can see the Grand River while taking in the city's skyline and nearby murals.
Grand Rapids Art Museum
101 Monroe Center Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616) 831-1000
Visit a world-renowned art museum in the heart of the city! Afterwards, take a stroll around the city to see beautiful historic and contemporary architecture.
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
11 Sheldon Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616) 235-4726
A fun museum for little ones!
Grand Rapids Public Museum
272 Pearl Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, (616) 929-1700
A fun museum for all ages, featuring a carrousel overlooking the Grand River! This is also located right next to the Blue Bridge.
John Ball Zoo
1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, (616) 336-4300
Visit the zoo where we are getting married!
Creston Brewery
1504 Plainfield Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, (616) 805-4161
Have a locally brewed beer at the brewery where Jamie and Stephanie met! They also sell food and occasionally have live music and poetry.
Millennium Park
1415 Maynard Avenue Southwest, Walker, MI 49534, (616) 791-2357
Inland beach (with kayack & paddle board rentals) & accessible walking trails at at Millennium Park
Holland State Park
2215 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland, MI 49424, (616) 399-9390
The closest access point to Lake Michigan
South Haven
South Haven, MI 49090
Visit Steph's hometown! It features a cute downtown with a beach and lighthouse on Lake Michigan. Make sure to stop by Captain Nemos, where you can find the worlds best ice cream.
Frosty Boy Grand Rapids
1757 Plainfield Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, (616) 284-1436
The largest ice cream menu you've ever seen - including vegan soft serve.