Trendy Areas
Eastown is a great place to walk around, shop, and eat! It is a hot spot for a late night out with many bars and some that feature live music.
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Eastown
Eastown is a great place to walk around, shop, and eat! It is a hot spot for a late night out with many bars and some that feature live music.
One of the best streets in Grand Rapids to grab some food and drinks! A wide variety of places to eat and drink.
Bridge Street Northwest
Bridge Street NorthwestOne of the best streets in Grand Rapids to grab some food and drinks! A wide variety of places to eat and drink.
If you are into dive bars and bar food, this is a great spot. Logan's Alley, The Birch, and Bob's are three of Grand Rapids staple spots. There are also a few newer places such as 7 Monks and The Friesan. Both of which have great food!
Michigan Street Northeast
Michigan Street NortheastIf you are into dive bars and bar food, this is a great spot. Logan's Alley, The Birch, and Bob's are three of Grand Rapids staple spots. There are also a few newer places such as 7 Monks and The Friesan. Both of which have great food!
Downtown has everything you need. Van Andel Arena, Studio Park, DeVos Place, Caulder Plaza, Rosa Parks Circle, and many other places host events year round.
Downtown Grand Rapids
Downtown has everything you need. Van Andel Arena, Studio Park, DeVos Place, Caulder Plaza, Rosa Parks Circle, and many other places host events year round.
City Information
Grand Rapids has grown exponentially in the last 10 years. A big city with a small feel, Grand Rapids has over 40 breweries and countless restaurants. We are Michigan's second largest city and our recent influx of industries such as Amazon, Pfizer, and a new cutting edge cancer center, has made it a highly desirable place to live. The city is easily walkable and very friendly and inclusive.
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Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids has grown exponentially in the last 10 years. A big city with a small feel, Grand Rapids has over 40 breweries and countless restaurants. We are Michigan's second largest city and our recent influx of industries such as Amazon, Pfizer, and a new cutting edge cancer center, has made it a highly desirable place to live. The city is easily walkable and very friendly and inclusive.
Food & Drink
If you want a traditional Spanish feel without having to travel all the way to Spain, you need to try this restaurant. They stay true to Spanish cuisine with an assortment of tapas. It has great energy and the food is wonderful!
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San Chez A Tapas Bistro
38 Fulton St WIf you want a traditional Spanish feel without having to travel all the way to Spain, you need to try this restaurant. They stay true to Spanish cuisine with an assortment of tapas. It has great energy and the food is wonderful!
If you can get a reservation, this place is worth it! The view is everything. Sitting at the top of the Amway Hotel, you look out over beautiful West Michigan. They have food choices you can't try everyday, like their grilled octopus. It's delicious! If you don't have a reservation, a little secret is to go and ask to sit at the bar. It's first come, first serve, and the view is impeccable!
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MDRD
187 Monroe Avenue NorthwestIf you can get a reservation, this place is worth it! The view is everything. Sitting at the top of the Amway Hotel, you look out over beautiful West Michigan. They have food choices you can't try everyday, like their grilled octopus. It's delicious! If you don't have a reservation, a little secret is to go and ask to sit at the bar. It's first come, first serve, and the view is impeccable!
If you are in the mood for some great beer and pizza, this is a great place to go! Located on the Northwest side of GR, it will take you to the edge of the city center and show you a different side of the city.
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The Mitten Brewing Company
527 Leonard St NWIf you are in the mood for some great beer and pizza, this is a great place to go! Located on the Northwest side of GR, it will take you to the edge of the city center and show you a different side of the city.
Butcher's Union has a hip and classy vibe. With a wide array of bourbons, whiskeys, and wines, there isn't much you can't find to drink there. Their food is well known in Grand Rapids for being some of the best. They often have features that you can't get anywhere else.
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Butcher's Union
438 Bridge St NWButcher's Union has a hip and classy vibe. With a wide array of bourbons, whiskeys, and wines, there isn't much you can't find to drink there. Their food is well known in Grand Rapids for being some of the best. They often have features that you can't get anywhere else.
This restaurant highlights a key Grand Rapids vibe. They have great brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. It is also a great spot to grab a drink and dinner!
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The Green Well
924 Cherry Street SoutheastThis restaurant highlights a key Grand Rapids vibe. They have great brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. It is also a great spot to grab a drink and dinner!
They were voted for having the best burger in the US! Great vibe, food, and drinks.
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Stella's Lounge
53 Commerce Ave SWThey were voted for having the best burger in the US! Great vibe, food, and drinks.
Graydon's Crossing
1223 Plainfield Ave NEAwesome bar and place to brunch!
A little further from downtown is the Blue Dog Tavern. Great place to grab some food and enjoy a blue dog vibe.
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Blue Dog Tavern
638 Stocking Ave NWA little further from downtown is the Blue Dog Tavern. Great place to grab some food and enjoy a blue dog vibe.
Hancock
1157 Wealthy Street SoutheastThe best fried chicken in Grand Rapids! Highly recommend.
Brewery Vivant
925 Cherry St SEGreat brewery and an awesome setting!
Donkey Taqueria
665 Wealthy St SEGreat place for not so authentic Mexican and tequila drinks.
One of the most popular spots on the West Side!
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New Holland Brewing - The Knickerbocker
417 Bridge St NWOne of the most popular spots on the West Side!
Harmony Brewing Company
1551 Lake Dr SECottage Bar
18 La Grave Ave SEThe oldest bar in Grand Rapids. Known as a staple!
Exploring Grand Rapids
Heritage Hill is Grand Rapids Historic Neighborhood. With homes dating back to the early 1800s, wealthy lumber barons built several massive homes while living large during the gilded age. Heritage Hill Association stepped in in 1971 to ensure that all homes are protected as there began to be rumors of demolition. They have rules in place to keep it historic and ensure the neighborhood maintains a good standard of upkeep. Walk around and check out the homes!
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Heritage Hill
Heritage Hill is Grand Rapids Historic Neighborhood. With homes dating back to the early 1800s, wealthy lumber barons built several massive homes while living large during the gilded age. Heritage Hill Association stepped in in 1971 to ensure that all homes are protected as there began to be rumors of demolition. They have rules in place to keep it historic and ensure the neighborhood maintains a good standard of upkeep. Walk around and check out the homes!
Frederik Meijer Gardens is a great place to go to see exotic plant life, zen gardens, art and sculptures. They are continually adding and improving the park. They do several events there at their amphitheater and in their gardens. Check them out!
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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
1000 E Beltline Ave NEFrederik Meijer Gardens is a great place to go to see exotic plant life, zen gardens, art and sculptures. They are continually adding and improving the park. They do several events there at their amphitheater and in their gardens. Check them out!
A great place for kids and adults! Explore Grand Rapids popular zoo!
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John Ball Zoo
1300 Fulton St WA great place for kids and adults! Explore Grand Rapids popular zoo!
Gerald R. Ford was raised in Grand Rapids. Head to our own presidential museum to learn more about his life!
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I-Gerald Ford Presidential Museum
303 Pearl St NWGerald R. Ford was raised in Grand Rapids. Head to our own presidential museum to learn more about his life!
Grand Rapids Public Museum is fascinating! They are always bringing in rotations of artifacts and historical pieces that you don't get to see everyday!
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272 Pearl St NWGrand Rapids Public Museum is fascinating! They are always bringing in rotations of artifacts and historical pieces that you don't get to see everyday!
A great place to take kids and it's right downtown!
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11 Sheldon Ave NEA great place to take kids and it's right downtown!
The city center where many events are held such as food fairs, cultural events, live music, etc.!
Calder Plaza
The city center where many events are held such as food fairs, cultural events, live music, etc.!
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Shopping
A popular place to buy fresh fruits, vegetables, homemade jams, fresh honey, and crafts! If it is nice weather, the walk there is wonderful!
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1145 Fulton St EA popular place to buy fresh fruits, vegetables, homemade jams, fresh honey, and crafts! If it is nice weather, the walk there is wonderful!
We have a Tanger Outlet just South of the city about a 15 minute drive.
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Tanger Outlets Grand Rapids
350 84th St SWWe have a Tanger Outlet just South of the city about a 15 minute drive.
Woodland Mall
3195 28th St SEOne of our malls in Grand Rapids.
RiverTown Crossings
3700 Rivertown PkwyOne of our malls in Grand Rapids.
Coffee
Grand Rapids staple coffee company! You're never far away from a Madcap.
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Madcap Coffee Company
98 Monroe Center St NWGrand Rapids staple coffee company! You're never far away from a Madcap.
My absolute favorite coffeehouse. A short, but nice, walk away, friendly staff, and a great vibe.
Stovetop Coffee Roasters
944 Fulton St EMy absolute favorite coffeehouse. A short, but nice, walk away, friendly staff, and a great vibe.
Grocery
The best wine prices in town and just two blocks east of 127 Prospect! This shop has everything you need from desserts, veggies, wine, beer, pre made food options, and more! It is my favorite shop around and very convenient.
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Martha's Vineyard Fine Wine & Gourmet Grocery
200 Union Ave NEThe best wine prices in town and just two blocks east of 127 Prospect! This shop has everything you need from desserts, veggies, wine, beer, pre made food options, and more! It is my favorite shop around and very convenient.
Bridge Street Market
405 Seward Ave NW