Best places: Things to dos in Grand Rapids, United States

👍👍 Absolutely loved our visit to Blandford Nature Center. The trails are expansive, varied and well kept. There are a lot of opportunities to see wild animals, we were fortunate to see both a Turkey parade and a herd of deer. There are a few caged animals as well near the visitor center. There is still...

History & science museum with exhibits on 3 floors, plus a 1928 carousel, theater & planetarium.

Museum tells Ford's life story using artifacts, interactive exhibits & a replica of the Oval Office.

Restored early-1900s home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, with free guided tours some days.

👍👍 The Cathedral is the home base or center of the diocese of Grand Rapids, MI, which covers a wide swath of western MI, as well as a good chunk of north & south western MI. Cathedrals are known as the Bishops' church. (Compare/contrast with Basilicas, which are known as the Pope's churches... worldw...

👍👍 The history of this bridge spans… lol…. All the way back to 1868. Originally a railroad bridge crossing, this incarnation was built in 1892 following its destruction from the great log jam of 1883. After the railroad stopped it was fixed up, painted it’s lovely hue and turned from rail to foot traff...

Home to 2,000+ animals, this seasonal park boasts a funicular ride, plus penguin & parakeet feeding.

👍👍 Great place With a wonderful zoo Nice area for photography

Nature trails for hiking, biking & bird-watching plus fishing, kayaking, winter sports & disc golf.

Hands-on learning space for kids ages 2-10 features a real beehive & workshops like robot building.

Small park on the Grand River with city views & a large grassy area for community events.

👍👍 Even on a rainy day , absolute beauty ! Tons of trails that also show up on gps. Not too steep- tons of view spots and mild to easy hike. Well maintained walkways and clear paths. Lots of informational and inspirational quotes.

City park with a playground & ball field, plus a wetlands boardwalk trail with interpretive signs.

Popular park featuring a lighted baseball field, outdoor pickleball courts & an indoor ice rink.

👍👍 The park and the lake were a beautiful location for the water ski competition. Although we did not stay at the campground, we pedaled our bicycles through the campground. It appeared to be very well laid out with wonderful sites. There is a nice dual purpose path for walking and bicycling that goes...

Designed by artist Maya Lin, this public plaza offers ice skating in winter & concerts in summer.

Industrial-style eatery & cocktail bar with a cool vibe serving house spirits & New American fare.

Modern space filled with U.S. & European art offering family-friendly activities & other events.

Century-old park with a range of recreational facilities, including courts, fields & a playground.

Large park featuring various sports facilities, plus trails, a playground, a pond & an outdoor pool.