Things To Do in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Activities, attractions and tours
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Grand Rapids Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Grand Rapids has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Grand Rapids is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Grand Rapids to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Grand Rapids Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Grand Rapids.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Grand Rapids attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Downtown Grand Rapids

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like DeVos Performance Hall and Broadway Grand Rapids.

Downtown Grand Rapids
Male Cardinal in Kentwood Backyard

Kentwood

Kentwood is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Woodland Mall or Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve.

Kentwood
Grand Rapids Art Museum which includes a city

Heartside

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Heartside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Van Andel Arena and Grand Rapids Children's Museum while in the area.

Heartside
Gotta love this little guy!

East Grand Rapids

The restaurants and lake views are a few reasons travelers visit East Grand Rapids. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Woodland Mall and Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park are a few top sights nearby.

East Grand Rapids
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Creston

Though Creston might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like LMCU Ballpark and Grand Rapids Art Museum.

Creston
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Roosevelt Park

While Roosevelt Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Downtown Market and Van Andel Arena.

Roosevelt Park

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