Grand Rapids Travel Guide

The second-largest city in Michigan, Grand Rapids sits on the Grand River and is popular for its abundance of nature, art and breweries.

Things to Do in Grand Rapids

Head across to the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, combining first-class art with over 158 acres of beautiful landscapes. Both indoor and outdoor, the park is a great family day out, including a caterpillar room, an 1880's farmhouse, waterfall and a butterfly maze. Look out for seasonal events that occur in the park, ranging from specialized walks to checking out different types of sculptors.

Check out the Grand Rapids Public Museum after, stretching across 3 floors in an old mill house, the museum is an interactive playground for both adults and kids. The museum includes recreated streets of Grand Rapids from the 1890s, a fin whale skeleton and a 1928 carousel — hop on for a ride and begin learning!

Best Places to Stay in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is popular with travelers from February to March when temperatures range from the 30's to 40's, as well as in summer between June and August, when temperatures hit the 80's.

Best Time to Visit Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is popular with travelers from February to March when temperatures range from the 30's to 40's, as well as in summer between June and August, when temperatures hit the 80's.