Ideas for Exploring Grand Rapids

Looking to explore the city your student calls home? Here's some suggestions:

• Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
• Grand Rapids Public Museum
• Post Family Farm
• Robinette’s Apple Haus or other Kent Harvest Trails options
• Downtown Market
• TreeRunner Adventure Park
• Civic Theatre: "Number the Stars"
• John Ball Zoo
• Grand Rapids Escape Room
• Grand Rapids Griffins
• Culture Pass GR (for visiting multiple Grand Rapids attractions)
• GR Walks, an app to take your own walking tour of Grand Rapids

Your student wants to go shopping? A place to start:

• Woodland Mall
• Centerpoint Mall
• Tanger Outlets
• Eastern & Alger Popup Market
• Fulton Street Farmers Market
• Fresh Thyme
• Bridge Street Market

For suggestions about local restaurants, see our off-campus dining guide (.pdf) or browse the GRNow restaurant guide by cuisine or location.