Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids is a great place to gather your family and experience many activities. Don’t worry, you don’t have to be out in the cold – there are plenty of indoor activities too. From Beer Tours to live music, Griffins games to ice skating in Rosa Parks Circle – experience the winter wonderland in Grand Rapids.
Things to do
Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park – Leonardo da Vinci’s Horse
Gerald R. Ford Museum
GR Public Museum
Van Andel Arena – concerts & sporting events
John Ball Zoo
Escape Room Games
Art Museum
Ice skating in Rosa Parks Circle
Beer Month Feb 15 – Mar 15
Top Restaurants
The B.O.B – A multi-faceted entertainment center and restaurant complex featuring five restaurants, a micro-brewery, night club, comedy club, 2,500 bottle cellar, billiards, sports bar, NTN Trivia Network, and private rooms.
San Chez a Tapas Bistro -Welcome to the most unique dining and entertainment venue in Grand Rapids. San Chez Bistro offers a blend of authentic European and Mediterranean cuisine in a fun, laid-back, and artful atmosphere. Take a break from fast food with breakfast and lunch by San Chez, made with the finest local ingredients, and prepared fresh to order seven days a week.
Rockwell Republic – Casual restaurant that serves scratch prepared, fresh and sustainably sourced globally inspired cuisine. Housed in a turn-of-the-century historic building that features exposed brick walls, high ceilings, hardwood floors, bi level seating and an elevated outdoor beer garden.
Breweries
Grand Rapids was named Beer City USA in 2012 and 2013, thanks to our booming craft brewery industry. You can raise a pint of local beer in a variety of diverse environments around town. Check out the Beer City Ale Trail and Brewery Tours!
