Guidebook for Grand Rapids
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic craft brews and excellent pizza!
49 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Mitten Brewing Company
527 Leonard St NWFantastic craft brews and excellent pizza!
Most requested: Dirty Bastard. I'll stick with the Pale Ale. Great grub, too!
176 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Founders Brewing Co
235 Grandville Ave SWMost requested: Dirty Bastard. I'll stick with the Pale Ale. Great grub, too!
Divani
15 Ionia Ave SWGreat people. Great fun. Wine!
Sunday Bloody Mary Bar!!! Need we say anymore?
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
O'Toole's Public House
448 Bridge St NWSunday Bloody Mary Bar!!! Need we say anymore?
Best burgers in town. Oh! And it's a whiskey bar. Flashback concert tickets under the glass bar and old school video games make this one of the coolest places to stuff yourself.
79 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Stella's Lounge
53 Commerce Ave SWBest burgers in town. Oh! And it's a whiskey bar. Flashback concert tickets under the glass bar and old school video games make this one of the coolest places to stuff yourself.
Amazing burgers. Organic "barstillery" ... quaint and rustic local pub in an old sawmill building.
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Flat Landers BarStillery
Amazing burgers. Organic "barstillery" ... quaint and rustic local pub in an old sawmill building.
Fantastic food and drink. Cozy atmosphere. Friendly people. Just across the 6th Street Bridge on Monroe Street.
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
SpeakEZ Lounge
600 Monroe Ave NWFantastic food and drink. Cozy atmosphere. Friendly people. Just across the 6th Street Bridge on Monroe Street.
A neighborhood bar that's has decent burgers and is only two blocks north of where you're staying. You'll get a feeling it's a smaller version of Cheers!
Broadway Bar
740 Broadway Ave NWA neighborhood bar that's has decent burgers and is only two blocks north of where you're staying. You'll get a feeling it's a smaller version of Cheers!
This fun bar is perfect for dancing to a DJ on the weekends and has drink specials most evenings. If Stella wants to get her groove on, this is the place to go! And it's within walking distance!
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Holiday Bar
801 5th St NWThis fun bar is perfect for dancing to a DJ on the weekends and has drink specials most evenings. If Stella wants to get her groove on, this is the place to go! And it's within walking distance!
The Blue Dog is great for dog lovers. They love it when you share pictures - will even make him or her a star. The wraps are the food highlight. Laid back neighborhood bar. Walking distance.
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Blue Dog Tavern
638 Stocking Ave NWThe Blue Dog is great for dog lovers. They love it when you share pictures - will even make him or her a star. The wraps are the food highlight. Laid back neighborhood bar. Walking distance.
Friendly, solid service with great drinks and food. Plus, it's nearby.
29 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Long Road Distillers
537 Leonard St NWFriendly, solid service with great drinks and food. Plus, it's nearby.
Westside-rich food, unique drinks, two blocks away and a quaint atmosphere where you can watch the traffic go by.
The Black Heron Kitchen & Bar
428 Bridge St NWWestside-rich food, unique drinks, two blocks away and a quaint atmosphere where you can watch the traffic go by.
Steel Cat Bar
640 Bridge St NWDiamond in the rough! This is a guest favorite.
Sister restaurant of Harmony Brewing Company in Eastown. Sausage is fresh. Food is locally sourced and all very good choices.
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Harmony Hall
401 Stocking Ave NWSister restaurant of Harmony Brewing Company in Eastown. Sausage is fresh. Food is locally sourced and all very good choices.
Arts & Culture
This presidential museum is one of many you need to visit in Downtown GR.
77 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
El Museo Presidencial Gerald Ford
303 Pearl St NWThis presidential museum is one of many you need to visit in Downtown GR.
In town for a convention, chances are this is where it's being held. Within walking distance of where you're staying, which saves on parking!
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
DeVos Place
303 Monroe Ave NWIn town for a convention, chances are this is where it's being held. Within walking distance of where you're staying, which saves on parking!
Taking in a concert or show? This is an amazing Downtown venue that treats you to sophisticated enjoyment.
34 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
DeVos Performance Hall
303 Monroe Ave NWTaking in a concert or show? This is an amazing Downtown venue that treats you to sophisticated enjoyment.
Monte's is a very short walk for those wanting to dance the night away on the weekend.
Monte's Lounge
448 Bridge St NWMonte's is a very short walk for those wanting to dance the night away on the weekend.
In GR for a Griffins game, big concert or other large event? Chances are it's being held at Van Andel Arena. Great place!
82 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Van Andel Arena
130 Fulton St WIn GR for a Griffins game, big concert or other large event? Chances are it's being held at Van Andel Arena. Great place!
Want to do something fun? Love bowling? This is a quaint 16-lane bowling alley that's loved by locals.
Clique Lanes
533 Stocking Ave NWWant to do something fun? Love bowling? This is a quaint 16-lane bowling alley that's loved by locals.
The GRAM is a green-built facility that is the home to the 2014 ArtPrize winner. A must-see! Depending on when you're in town, it could be free to get in. Check with us if you're interested.
163 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museo de los Niños de Grand Rapids
11 Sheldon Ave NEThe GRAM is a green-built facility that is the home to the 2014 ArtPrize winner. A must-see! Depending on when you're in town, it could be free to get in. Check with us if you're interested.
The building is a historical landmark of GR and local temple of music. Learn more here: http://www.scmc-online.org/building-history-2/
St. Cecilia Music Center
24 Ransom Ave NEThe building is a historical landmark of GR and local temple of music. Learn more here: http://www.scmc-online.org/building-history-2/
A terrific old building that was originally many different buildings. They have some amazing musicals and shows. If you have a chance while in town, visit this vintage theatre for an act or two.
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre And School Of Theatre Arts
30 Division Ave NA terrific old building that was originally many different buildings. They have some amazing musicals and shows. If you have a chance while in town, visit this vintage theatre for an act or two.
Food Scene
Fratelli's is a Westside pizza anchor. They offer pizza by the slice and breadsticks for those on-the-run or order ahead for carry out.
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fratelli's Pizza
443 Bridge St NWFratelli's is a Westside pizza anchor. They offer pizza by the slice and breadsticks for those on-the-run or order ahead for carry out.
You have to experience the hotel lobby with beautiful crystal chandeliers and exquisite deco. Enjoy several dining pleasures: Cygnus 27, GP Sports, Ruth's Chris or hang at the lobby bar. Thumbs up.
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
187 Monroe Ave NWYou have to experience the hotel lobby with beautiful crystal chandeliers and exquisite deco. Enjoy several dining pleasures: Cygnus 27, GP Sports, Ruth's Chris or hang at the lobby bar. Thumbs up.
Visit 616 off the lobby of the JW for locally sourced meals. Sit along the Grand River in the lobby or during the warm season, choose a cabana on the J-Dek. There's also a Starbucks inside.
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
JW Marriott Grand Rapids
235 Louis St NWVisit 616 off the lobby of the JW for locally sourced meals. Sit along the Grand River in the lobby or during the warm season, choose a cabana on the J-Dek. There's also a Starbucks inside.
You can always count on Z's for a hearty bar meal. Their menu changes, but we've never had something we didn't like there. Open until 2am every day.
Z's Bar & Restaurant
Campau PromenadeYou can always count on Z's for a hearty bar meal. Their menu changes, but we've never had something we didn't like there. Open until 2am every day.
Osteria Rossa
16 Monroe Center Street NortheastSuperb family-style Italian dining. Very reasonable prices for fantastic food.
The best Asian food in town. And they deliver if you don't want to wait in line to get in.
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Xo Asian Cuisine
58 Monroe Center St NWThe best Asian food in town. And they deliver if you don't want to wait in line to get in.
Our absolute favorite home-cooked meals if you just don't want to cook! You always know what you're going to get from Arnie's.
Arnie's Restaurant
2650-D Leonard St NWOur absolute favorite home-cooked meals if you just don't want to cook! You always know what you're going to get from Arnie's.
Wonderful place for a celebration. They know how to do it up very well. Great for foodies with locally sourced foods and ever-changing menu to reflect what's in-season.
26 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Reserve Wine & Food
201 Monroe Ave NWWonderful place for a celebration. They know how to do it up very well. Great for foodies with locally sourced foods and ever-changing menu to reflect what's in-season.
One of the top-rated Mexican eateries in GR and Michigan. The food is prepared fresh and is authentic. Anyone who loves real Mexican will thoroughly enjoy eating here.
Tacos El Cuñado at the Downtown Market
435 Ionia Ave SWOne of the top-rated Mexican eateries in GR and Michigan. The food is prepared fresh and is authentic. Anyone who loves real Mexican will thoroughly enjoy eating here.
THE Place to go on the Westside for BBQ, but you'll want to get there early. They run out of grub fairly quick.
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Two Scotts Barbecue
536 Leonard St NWTHE Place to go on the Westside for BBQ, but you'll want to get there early. They run out of grub fairly quick.
In the first level of a renovated warehouse building. Decent food. Dim lighting, but a good place to go for a low-key meal during the day or weeknights. They may turn it up a notch on the weekends.
J D Reardon's
940 Monroe Ave NWIn the first level of a renovated warehouse building. Decent food. Dim lighting, but a good place to go for a low-key meal during the day or weeknights. They may turn it up a notch on the weekends.
This Brewery gives Founders a run for its money and it's just down the street from us. Worth the visit! Go upstairs to experience a bar that feels like an old speak easy.
62 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
New Holland Brewing - The Knickerbocker
417 Bridge St NWThis Brewery gives Founders a run for its money and it's just down the street from us. Worth the visit! Go upstairs to experience a bar that feels like an old speak easy.
Sightseeing
One of several museums to visit. They always have new exhibits. We'll share info on the latest during your visit.
91 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museo Público de Grand Rapids
272 Pearl St NWOne of several museums to visit. They always have new exhibits. We'll share info on the latest during your visit.
Rosa Parks Circle is a Downtown center for swing dancing, blues and more during the summer; and an ice skating rink during the winter. We highly recommend bringing your long johns and having a blast!
38 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Círculo Rosa Park
135 Monroe Center St NWRosa Parks Circle is a Downtown center for swing dancing, blues and more during the summer; and an ice skating rink during the winter. We highly recommend bringing your long johns and having a blast!
Sit in this grassy area along the Grand River and take in the sights and sounds of Downtown GR. People watching is at its best on a nice day.
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Ah-Nab-Awen
220 Front Ave NWSit in this grassy area along the Grand River and take in the sights and sounds of Downtown GR. People watching is at its best on a nice day.
Everything Else
The Medical Mile is home to Butterworth Hospital, Lemmon-Holten Cancer Pavilion, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, Meijer Heart Center and more. This is an amazing facility. Stay close with us.
Medical Mile
The Medical Mile is home to Butterworth Hospital, Lemmon-Holten Cancer Pavilion, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, Meijer Heart Center and more. This is an amazing facility. Stay close with us.
Shopping
Grab a cup of joe and some nuts too while you're at it. A pleasant walk over and inviting shop is always the way to go!
Ferris Coffee - West Side
227 Winter Ave NWGrab a cup of joe and some nuts too while you're at it. A pleasant walk over and inviting shop is always the way to go!
Need adult beverages? This is the place to go in Downtown GR. Parking right outside the door in the loading zone is great!
Zellar's Party Store
Need adult beverages? This is the place to go in Downtown GR. Parking right outside the door in the loading zone is great!
The new Downtown Market is an indoor green space and has some amazing eateries and fresh produce. Open daily.
98 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Downtown Market Grand Rapids
435 Ionia Ave SWThe new Downtown Market is an indoor green space and has some amazing eateries and fresh produce. Open daily.
Entertainment & Activities
Belong to the Y in another city? Go green. Go Big. It's the Downtown Y location only blocks away from where you're staying.
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
475 Lake Michigan Dr NWBelong to the Y in another city? Go green. Go Big. It's the Downtown Y location only blocks away from where you're staying.