A VISITOR’S GUIDE TO THE BEST OF GRAND RAPIDS
2020
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
ADVERTISING
Jamie Cannon, Group Tour Media
The 2020 Grand Rapids/Kent County Official Visitors Guide is published for the benefit of the visiting public and partners of Experience Grand Rapids. While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this guide, no responsibility will be assumed by Experience Grand Rapids, any of its partners, or Group Tour Media, LLC. for errors or omissions. No warranties are made regarding the information contained herein. No endorsement of the views and opinions in advertisements are binding. All of the information furnished herein is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. No portion of this guide may be reproduced without prior written consent.
DESIGN & EDITORIAL
Greg Wagner, Wagner Design Inc.
Mike Dykstra, Copywriting
PHOTOGRAPHY
Experience Grand Rapids, Aaron Peterson Photography, LLC, Bree + John Photography, Brian Craig at Craig Photography, LLC, Brian Kelly Photography, Chad Ronald Photography, Craig van der Lende, Dean Van Dis, Emily Sierra Photography, Eric Zuniga, Grand Rapids Drive, LaughFest, Mod Bettie, Nick Irwin Images, Nile Young Photography, Paul Jendrasiak, Raul Alejandro - Alejandro Photography, Ray Nard Image Maker, Robert Neumann/Big Event Studios, Sam Iannamico/Grand Rapids Griffins, Steph Harding for Brewery Vivant, Terry Johnston, The MittenTogDionel Fisher, Tiberius Images, @TopFlightFamily, West Michigan Whitecaps, William J. Hebert
GUIDE & SUPPLEMENT COVER PHOTO
Haute at New Hotel Mertens
Photographed by Mod Bettie
Published by:
EXPERIENCE GRAND RAPIDS
171 Monroe Ave. NW, Suite 545 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 258-7388 / (877) 847-4847 ExperienceGR.com
GROUP TOUR MEDIA
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2020 the experience WELCOME 4 OUTDOOR RECREATION 6 FOOD 12 BEER 32 CRAFT BEVERAGES 40 COFFEE 42 ART & CULTURE 44 FAMILY FUN 50 MUSIC 56 TOURS & EXPERIENCES 60 SHOPPING 62 SPORTS 66 BEACHES 70 EVENTS 74 AIR SERVICE 78 ACCOMMODATIONS 80 TRIP ESSENTIALS 86 the experience 2020 | 3 | ExperienceGR.com TO ADVERTISE: (616) 836-3431 PRICE PER COPY $4.00
Kelly Messerly, Experience Grand Rapids Team Laura Edgington, Experience Grand Rapids Team Elly DeVries, Group Tour Media
SALES
Haute at New Hotel Mertens
The Lena Meijer Children’s Garden
One Bourbon
The Art of Visiting Grand Rapids
“What is there to do in Grand Rapids?” is a question I often hear from first-time visitors. Now I have a new answer for them.
I point them to A Grand Ride, a 2019 painting by West Michigan-based artist Joel Schoon-Tanis. We asked Joel to capture the essence of the Grand Rapids travel experience in a painting – and he delivered a vibrant, whimsical piece depicting 20 or so of the area’s most iconic destinations, activities and events.
Think of A Grand Ride as a road map to a quintessential Grand Rapids getaway. Start your journey at ExperienceGR.com/A-Grand-Ride, where we identify the elements of the painting – then browse the rest of our website and this guide for more grand travel ideas that wouldn’t fit onto Joel’s canvas.
A Grand Ride is also a nod to the prominence of our local arts scene –
and the global arts competition we host every other year. Mark your calendar for ArtPrize® 2020, Sept. 16 - Oct. 4.
If you last visited us for ArtPrize 2018, you’ll find a bevy of new hotels, restaurants, craft beverage makers and entertainment venues eager to show you a grand time!
P.S. Want to bring a piece of Grand Rapids home with you?
You can purchase a print or ceramic coaster version of A Grand Ride at ExperienceGR.com/A-Grand-Ride.
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Douglas Small, CTA President and Chief Experience Officer, Experience Grand Rapids
A Grand Ride by Joel Schoon-Tanis
Next Door to Nature. Downtown Grand Rapids is your gateway to all sorts of outdoor recreation –including 10+ MTB trails as close as 10 minutes away. Find these and many other routes on the MyCityBikes app.
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GET UP AND GO
Cannonsburg Ski Area
Different Strokes. Canoe, kayak or paddleboard dozens of waterways –including downtown’s Grand River.
Dog Treats. Explore 10+ dog parks and numerous dog-friendly parks and beaches with your furry friend.
Snow Tires. Groomed fatbike trails include a city golf course and downhill ski resort – rent or bring your own bike!
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Ah-Nab-Awen Park
Grand River in Downtown Grand Rapids
Cannonsburg Ski Area
All Ski. The Cannonsburg Challenged Ski Association helps skiers with disabilities tackle area slopes.
Towering Achievement. Climb sand dunes lining Lake Michigan for awesome views (and incredible workouts).
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P.J. Hoffmaster State Park OUTDOOR RECREATION
Cannonsburg Ski Area
Great Catch. Fish for salmon, steelhead and other prize species in America’s 6th Best Fishing City.
Walk in the Woods. Hike 50+ paved and natural rails winding through forests, wetlands and meadows.
Out on the Ice. Skate under the sun and stars in downtown’s Rosa Parks Circle –an art piece doubling as an ice rink.
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Grand River in Downtown Grand Rapids
Provin Trails Park Rosa Parks Circle
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Pointe OUTDOOR RECREATION Details at ExperienceGR.com/ Brewsader Become a Brewsader®! Get your Beer City Brewsader Passport or download the Brewsader app to start sipping your way to a free collectible t-shirt!
Thornapple
Here’s the Scoop. In 2019, Grand Rapids was named Michigan’s Best Food City (by Thrillist) and the 25th Best Foodie City in America (WalletHub).
Ice Cream
Desserts FOOD
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Pinkie’s
and
Bliss bite into
Fun Zones. Many distinct city neighborhoods offer unique dining, shopping and entertainment options.
Taste the City. 70+ eateries create special menus featuring fresh, local ingredients for Restaurant Week GR.
The Eaten Path. Plot your own tour of 50+ delectable destinations on the Grand Rapids Food Trail.
Aug 5-16
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Field & Fire Bakery + Café
The Green Well – Uptown Neighborhood
Chew with a View. City rooftops, streetside patios and lakeside decks serve up a visual as well as culinary feast.
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The Søvengård Biergarten
Fresh Air Fare. A shipping container bar anchors one of many cool and sometimes quirky outdoor dining spots.
Haute at New Hotel Mertens
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It Your Way. Clean? Plantbased? Gluten-free? You’ll find plenty of tasty options for mindful eating.
Have
Meals on Wheels. Food trucks line city streets and parks for lunch, dinner and special event service.
Vegan Chocolate Pudding at Grove
Cuisine. Taste the difference farm-fresh ingredients make for your favorite comfort foods.
Downtown Food Trucks
Comfort
Stella's Lounge
Bunches of Brunches. Go ahead, sleep in – we’ve got plenty of weekend brunch options for you.
Crop Hop. Visit farmer’s markets and family farms for just-picked (and pick-your-own) produce.
Diverse Diets. Taste your pick of Italian, Mexican, French, Asian, soul food and other cuisines.
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The Littlebird
Fulton Street Farmers Market
The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck
FOOD
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Search hundreds of dining spots at ExperienceGR.com/Restaurants.
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RESTAURANT
DOWNTOWN
AC Lounge
• 50 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 776-3200
Atwater Brewery - Grand Rapids • 201 Michigan St. NW • (616) 649-3020
The B.O.B. • 20 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 356-2000 • thebob.com
B.O.B.’s Brewery • 20 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 356-2000
Big Boy - Downtown • 407 Pearl St. NW • (616) 451-2717
Big E’s Sports Grill - Downtown • 710 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 512-5716
Bistro Bella Vita • 44 Grandville Ave. SW • (616) 222-4600
The Bistro • 11 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 242-6000
Bobarino’s at The B.O.B • 20 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 356-2000
The Bull’s Head Tavern • 188 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 454-3580
Charley’s Crab Restaurant • 63 Market Ave. SW • (616) 459-2500
The Chop House Grand Rapids • 190 Monroe Ave. NW • (888) 456-3463
City Built Brewing Co. • 820 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 805-5755
CitySen Lounge at CityFlats Hotel • 83 Monroe Center St. NW • (616) 608-1725
Divani • 15 Ionia Ave. SW • (616) 774-9463
Flanagan’s Pub • 139 Pearl St. NW • (616) 980-0705
Forty Pearl • 40 Pearl St. SW • (616) 551-2070
Founders Brewing Company • 235 Grandville Ave. SW • (616) 776-1195
Fountain Hill Brewery • 151 Fountain St. NE • (616) 234-3700
Garage Bar and Grill • 819 Ottawa Ave. NW • (616) 454-0321
Gilly’s Smokehouse • 20 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 356-2000
GP Sports • 187 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 776-6495
Grand Rapids Brewing Company • 1 Ionia Ave. SW • (616) 458-7000
Grand Woods Lounge • 77 Grandville Ave. SW • (616) 451-4300
H.O.M.E. at The B.O.B. • 20 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 356-2000
HopCat - Downtown • 25 Ionia Ave. SW • (616) 451-4677
J. Gardella’s Tavern • 11 Ionia Ave. NW • (616) 459-8824
Judson’s Steakhouse at The B.O.B. • 20 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 356-2000
The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck • 187 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 776-3230
The Kitchen Counter by Wolfgang Puck
187 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 776-6428
Linear • 1001 Monroe Ave. SW • (616) 200-4343
The Littlebird • 95 Monroe Center St. NW • (616) 419-4168
Love’s Ice Cream and Chocolate • 435 Ionia Ave. SW • (616) 965-1054
Lumber Baron Bar • 187 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 774-2000
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RESTAURANT - DOWNTOWN CONTINUED
Luna • 64 Ionia Ave. SW • (616) 288-6340
Margaux • 235 Louis St. NW • (616) 242-1448
MeXo • 118 E. Fulton St. • (616) 828-4123
Mojo’s Dueling Piano Bar and Restaurant • 180 Monroe Ave. NW (616) 776-9000
Osteria Rossa • 16 Monroe Center St. NE • (616) 988-9350
Panera Bread - Downtown • 99 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 451-4007
Pearl Street Grill • 310 Pearl St. NW • (616) 235-7611
Peppino’s Downtown Grille & Pizzeria Sports Lounge
130 Ionia Ave. SW • (616) 456-8444
Rendezvous at Amway Grand Plaza • 187 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 776-3265
Reserve Wine & Food • 201 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 855-WINE
Roam by San Chez • 250 Monroe Ave. SW • (616) 288-9129
Rocky’s Bar & Grill • 633 Ottawa Ave. NW • (616) 356-2346
Ruth’s Chris Steak House • 187 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 776-6426
San Chez Bistro • 38 W Fulton St. • (616) 774-8272
six.one.six lounge & jdek • 235 Louis St. NW
Slows Bar BQ • 435 Ionia Ave. SW • (616) 454-1588
Social Kitchen and Bar • 435 Ionia Ave. SW • (616) 724-4464
SpeakEZ Lounge • 600 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 458-3125
Starbucks Café at Amway Grand Plaza • 187 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 774-2000
Starbucks Café at JW Marriott • 235 Louis St. NW • (616) 242-1416
Stella’s Lounge • 53 Commerce Ave. SW • (616) 742-4444
Sundance Grill and Bar • 151 Ottawa Ave. NW • (616) 776-1616
Tavern & Tap Grand Rapids • 100 Ionia Ave. SW • (616) 456-7673
Tupelo Honey • 140 Ottawa Ave. NW • (Opens in 2020)
Uccello’s Ristorante - Downtown • 122 Monroe Center St. NW • (616) 773-1687
Wheelhouse Kitchen & Cocktails • 67 Ottawa Ave. SW • (616) 226-3319
Whitewater Cafe and Lounge • 710 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 512-5700
Zoko 822 • 822 Ottawa Ave. NW • (616) 828-1118
Z’s Restaurant & Bar • 168 Campau Promenade • (616) 454-3141
EAST GRAND RAPIDS
Carolina Lowcountry Kitchen • 2213 Wealthy St. SE. • (616) 805-5231
Houlihan’s • 1968 Breton Rd. SE • (616) 957-1683
Olive’s Restaurant and Bar • 2162 Wealthy St. SE • (616) 451-8611
Omelette Shoppe - Grand Rapids SE • 1880 Breton Rd. SE • (616) 726-7300
Osta’s Lebanese Cuisine • 2228 Wealthy St. SE • (616) 456-8999
Rose’s Express • 2224 Wealthy St. SE • (616) 458-4646
Rose’s on Reeds Lake • 550 Lakeside Dr. SE • (616) 458-1122
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RESTAURANT
HEARTSIDE
The Cottage Bar & Restaurant • 18 LaGrave Ave. SE • (616) 454-9088
New Hotel Mertens • 35 Oakes St. SW • (616) 551-1713
One Trick Pony Grill & Taproom • 136 E. Fulton St. SE • (616) 235-7669
Rockwell Republic • 45 S. Division Ave. • (616) 551-3563
HERITAGE HILL
The Commons
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MEDICAL MILE
7 Monks Taproom • 740 Michigan Ave. NE • (616) 265-5417
Bagel Beanery • 455 Michigan Ave. NE • (616) 235-7500
The Friesian Gastro Pub • 720 Michigan St. NE • (616) 825-3001
Grand Coney • 809 Michigan St. NE • (616) 776-5580
Omelette Shoppe • 545 Michigan St. NE • (616) 726-5800
Palio Ristorante • 545 Michigan St. NE, Suite 102 • (616)719-3554
NORTH QUARTER
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River Rock Dining & Lounge • 270 Ann St. NW • (616) 363-9001 $$ No Yes Yes $$ Yes Yes No
Creston Brewery • 1504 Plainfield Ave. NE • (616) 805-4523
NORTHEAST
Bier Distillery
• 5295 West River Dr. NE • Comstock Park • (616) 888-9746
Blue Water Grill • 5180 Northland Dr. NE • (616) 363-5900
Bostwick Lake Inn • 8521 Belding Rd. NE • Rockford • (616) 874-7290
Castle Brewing Co. • 1310 W. Washington St. NE • Greenville • (616) 712-6226
Cedar Springs Brewing Company • 95 N. Main St. • Cedar Springs (616) 696-2337
Elk Brewing - Comstock Park • 400 Dodge St. • Comstock Park • (616) 214-8172
Gravity Taphouse Grille • 3210 Deposit Dr. NE • (616) 719-4944
HopCat - Knapp’s Corner • 2183 E. Beltline Ave. NE • (616) 369-0600
Kitchen 67 • 1977 East Beltline Ave. • (616) 272-3778
Licari’s Sicilian Pizza Kitchen • 2896 Knapp St. NE • (616) 608-6912
Mill Creek Tavern • 3874 West River Dr. NE • Comstock Park • (616) 784-3806
Nick Fink’s • 3965 West River Dr. NE • Comstock Park • (616) 784-9886
Reds at Thousand Oaks • 4100 Thousand Oaks Dr. NE • (616) 447-7750
Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery • 3142 4 Mile Rd. NE • (616) 361-5567
Rockford Brewing Company • 12 E. Bridge St. • Rockford • (616) 951-4677
The Score Restaurant & Sports Bar • 5301 Northland Dr. NE • (616) 301-0600
Taste of the Gardens Café at Frederik Meijer Gardens
1000 East Beltline Ave. NE • (616) 957-1580
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RESTAURANT
- NORTHEAST CONTINUED
Third Nature Brewing Co. • 7733 Childsdale Ave. NE • Rockford • (616) 512-9314
Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern • 6555 Belding Rd. NE Rockford • (616) 874-5553
Vander Mill Grand Rapids • 505 Ball Ave. NE • (616) 259-8828
Vitale’s - Comstock Park • 3868 West River Dr. NE Comstock Park • (616) 784-5011
NORTHWEST
Amore Trattoria Italiana • 5080 Alpine Ave. NW • Comstock Park • (616) 785-5344
Cellar Brewing Company • 133 E. Division St. • Sparta • (616) 383-1234
Greyline Brewing Co. • 1727 Alpine Ave. NW
Perrin Brewing Company • 5910 Comstock Park Dr. NW Comstock Park • (616) 551-1957
Swan Inn Motel & Restaurant • 5182 Alpine Ave. NW Comstock Park • (616) 784-1245
The Walker Roadhouse • 3272 Remembrance Rd. NW • (616) 792-9922
SOUTHEAST
Aryana Restaurant and Bar • 5700 28th St. SE • (616) 957-1775
Beltline Bar • 16 28th St. SE • (616) 245-0494
Big Boiler Brewing • 318 E. Main St. • Lowell (616) 987-3155
Big E’s Sports Grill • 2325 East Beltline SE • (616) 608-8825
Brass Ring Brewing Company • 2404 Eastern Ave. SE • (616) 460-1587
Cascade Roadhouse • 6817 Cascade Rd. SE • (616) 259-7439
Cork Wine & Grille • 5500 Cascade Rd. SE • (616) 949-0570
Courtyard Marriott Bistro • 4741 28th St. • (616) 954-0500
Dave and Busters • 3660 28th St. SE • (616) 224-8800
EB Coffee and Pub • 8980 N. Rodgers Ct. SE, Suite D • Caledonia • (616) 891-7700
FireRock Grille • 7177 Kalamazoo Ave. • (616) 656-9898
Flat River Grill • 201 E. Main St. • Lowell • (616) 897-8523
Ganders Grand Rapids • 4747 28th St. SE • (616) 957-0100
Grand Coney - 28th St. • 401 28th St. SE • (616) 228-4516
Grand Coney - Cascade • 5121 28th St. SE • (616) 930-3680
Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery • 452 Ada Dr. SE, Ste 100 • Ada • (616) 920-7398
Hyderabadi Foodie Adda - Indian Cuisine • 1280 28th St. SE • (616) 888-2888
Jaden James Brewery • 4665 Broadmoor Ave. SE • (616) 656-4665
NoCo Provisions • 4609 Cascade Rd. SE • (616) 747-0300
Noto’s Old World Italian Dining & Banquet/Conference Facility 6600 28th St. SE • (616) 493-6686
Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom • 3333 28th St. SE • (616) 940-1111
Railtown Brewing Company • 3595 68th St. SE • Dutton • (616) 881-2364
The Red Geranium • 6670 Kalamazoo Ave. SE • (616) 656-9800
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Shiraz Grille
• 2739 Breton Rd. SE • (616) 949-7447
Sundance Grill and Bar - 28th St. • 5755 28th St. SE • (616) 956-5644
Thornapple Brewing Co. • 6262 28th St. SE • (616) 288-6907
Vintage - Prime & Seafood at Cork • 5500 Cascade Rd. SE • (616) 949-0570
SOUTHWEST
84th Street Pub & Grille • 8282 Pfeiffer Farms Dr. SW Byron Center • (616) 583-1650
Kitzingen Brewery • 1760 44th St. SW • (616) 805-5077
Osgood Brewery • 4051 Chicago Dr. SW • (616) 432-3881
Pike 51 Brewery • 3768 Chicago Dr. • Hudsonville • (616) 662-4589
Railside Bar & Grill • 2500 76th St. SW • Byron Center • (616) 878-1140
The Red Geranium - Wyoming • 5751 Byron Center Ave. SW • (616) 532-8888
Rush Creek Bistro • 624 Port Sheldon St. SW • Grandville • (616) 457-1100
TwoGuys Brewing • 2356 Porter St. SW • Wyoming (616) 552-9690
White Flame Brewing Company • 5234 36th Ave. • Hudsonville • (616) 209-5098
UPTOWN
Brewery Vivant • 925 Cherry St. SE • (616) 719-1604
Danzon Cubano • 1 Carlton Ave. SE, Suite A • (616) 989-9788
Elk Brewing - Grand Rapids • 700 Wealthy St. SE • (616) 238-5227
Forty Acres Soul Kitchen • 1059 Wealthy St. SE • (616) 723-9770
The Green Well • 924 Cherry St. SE • (616) 808-3566
Grove • 919 Cherry St. SE • (616) 454-1000
Harmony Brewing Company - Eastown • 1551 Lake Dr. SE • (616) 233-0063
The Local Epicurean • 1440 Wealthy St. SE • (616) 206-5175
The Pub at Paddock Place • 1033 Lake Dr. SE • (616) 742-0600
Terra GR • 1429 Lake Dr. SE • (616) 301-0998
WESTSIDE
Blue Dog Tavern • 638 Stocking Ave. NW • (616) 608-6050
Brann’s Steakhouse - Leonard • 401 Leonard St. NW • (616) 454-9368
Butcher’s Union • 438 Bridge St. NW • (616) 551-1323
DeHops Brewing Company and Café • 363 Cummings Ave. NW (616) 805-3363
El Granjero Mexican Grill • 950 Bridge St. NW • (616) 458-5595
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. • 227 Winter Ave. NW • (616) 459-6257
Harmony Hall • 401 Stocking Ave. NW • (616) 233-9186
The Holiday Bar • 801 5th St. NW • (616) 456-9058
Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria and Brewery • 428 Bridge St. NW • (616) 419-4676
Long Road Distillers • 537 Leonard St. NW • (616) 228-4924
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the experience 2020 | 28 | ExperienceGR.com RESTAURANT - WESTSIDE CONTINUED Price Range RSVP Accepted Open Sunday Outdoor Dining The Mitten Brewing Company • 527 Leonard St. NW • (616) 608-5612 Monarch’s Club • 646 Stocking Ave. NW • (616) 233-9799 New Holland - The Knickerbocker • 417 Bridge St. NW • (616) 345-5642 One Bourbon • 608 Bridge St. NW • (616) 608-5766 The Søvengård • 443 Bridge St. NW • (616) 214-7207 Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill • 760 Butterworth St. SW • (616) 272-3910 Westside Social American Tavern • 2802 Lake Michigan Dr. SW • (616) 453-5877 $$ No Yes Yes $$ No Yes No $$ Yes Yes Yes $$ Yes No Yes $$ Yes Yes Yes $ No Yes No $$ No Yes No DINING GUIDE ExperienceGR.com/Restaurants For official gear and apparel from popular community brands. SHOP ARTPRIZE • BEER CITY • GRAND GEAR PURPLE COMMUNITY • FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS RestaurantWeekGR.com Savor specially created lunches, dinners or both at 70+ area restaurants. AUGUST 5-16, 2020 TASTE THE CITY SABORES DE LA CIUDAD Share your Grand Rapids food experiences on social media! #ExperienceGR #grandrapids = Dog-friendly patio approved through the Kent County Health Department.
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ADVERTISING SECTION
& DRINK
From bistros and burger joints to steakhouses and global eateries, Grand Rapids will treat your taste buds to a true feast.
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TAP INTO
Join the Brewsade®. Nearly 18,000 beer lovers from 50 states and 20+ countries have earned Beer City Brewsader® status – and gotten the t-shirt to prove it! Details at ExperienceGR.com/Brewsader.
BEER
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More at ExperienceGR.com/Beer
Follow the Foam. The Beer City Ale Trail map guides you to 40+ craft breweries – nine you can walk to from downtown hotels. Beyond Beer. New Holland - The Knickerbocker is one of several breweries that also craft their own spirits.
Hoppy Days. Enjoy special beer dinners, tap takeovers, a massive tasting festival and more during Beer Month GR, Feb. 15-March 15.
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Greyline Brewing Co.
New Holland Brewing - The Knickerbocker
Grand
Beer City Runner beercityrunner.com
(616) 490-7762
Rapids Beer Tours
Rapids Beer Trolley grbeertrolley.com
Lakes Pub Cruiser greatlakespubcruiser.com
Around Michigan toursaroundmichigan.com
Michigan Beer Tours westmichiganbeertours.com
Enjoy Responsibly. Visit ExperienceGR.com/Transportation for alternatives to driving or let one of these tour operators do the honors: BEER the experience 2020 | 34 | ExperienceGR.com Beers ‘n Bites. Some of the most delectable food in town is served in our craft breweries – get a taste at BeerCityEats.com Beer City Bravo. CNN named Grand Rapids – the reigning Beer City USA champion – one of 2019’s top 15 world beer destinations.
grbeertours.com (616) 901-9719 Grand
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(616) 970-4825 West
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Perrin Brewing Company
City Built Brewing Company
Brewing up Change. Women lead a number of local breweries and related businesses – and they’re working to make the industry more inclusive.
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Kris Spaulding, co-owner, Brewery Vivant
Fido Faves. Dog-friendly patios and dog treats made with nonalcoholic spent beer grains get four paws up.
Harmony Brewing Company - Eastown
80+ Breweries Within a 60-Minute Drive! We’re listing only Beer City Brewsader® Passport breweries here – explore more at ExperienceGR.com/Beer
BREWERY Facility Tours
DOWNTOWN
Atwater Brewery - Grand Rapids • 201 Michigan St. NW (616) 649-3020 • atwaterbeer.com/locations/atwater-grand-rapids
B.O.B.’s Brewery • 20 Monroe Ave. NW (616) 356-2000 • thebobsbrewery.com
City Built Brewing Co. • 820 Monroe Ave. NW 616-805-5755 • citybuiltbrewing.com
Founders Brewing Company • 235 Grandville Ave. SW (616) 776-1195 • foundersbrewing.com
Fountain Hill Brewery • 151 Fountain St. NE (616) 234-3700 • fb.com/fountainhillbreweryatgrcc
Grand Rapids Brewing Company • 1 Ionia Ave. SW (616) 458-7000 • grbrewingcompany.com
NORTH QUARTER
Creston Brewery • 1504 Plainfield Ave. NE 616-805-4523 • crestonbrewery.com
NORTHEAST
Bier Distillery • 5295 West River Dr. NE • Comstock Park (616) 888-9746 • bierdistillery.com
Castle Brewing Co. • 1310 Washington St. • Greenville (616) 712-6226 • castlebrewingco.com
Cedar Springs Brewing Company • 95 N. Main • Cedar Springs (616) 696-2337 • csbrew.com
Depot No. 36 • 31 Courtland St. • Rockford (616) 951-7001 • kaylaraecellars.com/beer.html
Elk Brewing - Comstock Park • 400 Dodge St. NE • Comstock Park (616) 214-8172 • elkbrewing.com
Rockford Brewing Company • 12 E. Bridge St. • Rockford (616) 951-4677 • rockfordbrewing.com
Speciation Artisan Ales • 3721 Laramie Dr. NE • Comstock Park speciationartisanales.com
Third Nature Brewing Co. • 7733 Childsdale Ave. NE • Rockford (616) 512-9314 • thirdnaturebrewing.com
NORTHWEST
Cellar Brewing Company • 133 E. Division St. • Sparta (616) 205-5286 • cellarbrewingco.com
Greyline Brewing Co. • 1727 Alpine Ave. NW • greylinebrewing.com
Perrin Brewing Company • 5910 Comstock Park Dr. NW Comstock Park • (616) 551-1957 • perrinbrewing.com
SOUTHEAST
Big Boiler Brewing • 318 E. Main St. • Lowell (616) 987-3155 • bigboilerbrewing.com
Brass Ring Brewing • 2404 Eastern Ave. SE (616) 460-1587 • brassringbrewing.com
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Broad Leaf Local Beer • 2885 Lake Eastbrook Blvd. (616) 803-0602 • broadleafbeer.com
EB Coffee and Pub • 8980 N. Rogers Ct. SE • Caledonia (616) 891-7700 • ebcoffeepub.com
Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery • 452 Ada Dr. • Ada (616) 920-7398 • gravelbottom.com
Jaden James Brewery • 4665 Broadmoor Ave. SE (616) 656-4665 • jadenjamesbrewery.com
New Union Brewery • 400 W. Main St. • Lowell (616) 319-7171 • newunionbrewery.com
Railtown Brewing Company • 3595 68th St. SE • Caledonia (616) 881-2364 • railtownbrewing.com
Schmohz Brewing Company • 2600 Patterson Ave. SE (616) 949-0860 • schmohz.com
Thornapple Brewing Company • 6262 28th St. SE (616) 288-6907 • thornapplebrewing.com
SOUTHWEST
Kitzingen Brewery • 1760 44th St. SW • (616) 805-5077 • kitzingen-brewery.com
Osgood Brewing • 4051 Chicago Dr. SW • Grandville (616) 432-3881 • osgoodbrewing.com
Pike 51 Brewery Co. • 3768 Chicago Dr. • Hudsonville (616) 662-4589 • pike51.com
TwoGuys Brewing • 2356 Porter St. SW (616) 552-9690 • fb.com/twoguysbrewing.beer
White Flame Brewing Company • 5234 36th Ave. • Hudsonville (616) 209-5098 • whiteflamebrewing.com
UPTOWN
Brewery Vivant • 925 Cherry St. SE • (616) 719-1604 • breweryvivant.com
East West Brewing Company • 1400 Lake Dr. SE (616) 288-5250 • fb.com/eastwestbrewingco
Elk Brewing - Grand Rapids • 700 Wealthy St. SE (616) 238-5227 • elkbrewing.com
Harmony Brewing Company - Eastown • 1551 Lake Dr. SE (616) 233-0063 • harmonybeer.com
WEST SIDE
DeHops Brewing Company and Café • 363 Cummings Ave. NW (616) 805-3363 • dehops.com
Harmony Hall • 401 Stocking Ave. NW • (616) 233-9186 • harmonybeer.com
Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria and Brewery • 428 Bridge St. NW (616) 419-4676 • jollypumpkin.com
Küsterer Bier • 642 Bridge St. NW • (Opens in 2020)
The Mitten Brewing Company • 527 Leonard St. NW (616) 608-5612 • mittenbrewing.com
New Holland - The Knickerbocker • 417 Bridge St. NW (616) 345-5642 • newhollandbrew.com/theknickerbocker
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November 13-21, 2020
Taste the Difference. Local ingredients – grains, botanicals and more –infuse crafted-in-GR spirits with fresh, distinctive flavors.
Out for a Drink. Relax with good friends and great libations on an outdoor patio or deck.
Best in Glass. Long Road Distillers was named 2019’s Best Craft Brandy Distillery by USA Today.
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The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck
Long Road Distillers
May 11-17, 2020
Better Together. Bars, restaurants and tasting rooms complement top-shelf drinks with top-notch food.
DISTILLERIES
Atwater Brewery - Grand Rapids • 201 Michigan St. NW • (616) 649-3020 atwaterbeer.com/locations/atwater-grand-rapids
Bier Distillery • 5295 West River Dr. NE, Suite 100 • Comstock Park • (616) 888-9746 • bierdistillery.com
Eastern Kille Distillery (formerly Gray Skies Distillery) • 700 Ottawa Ave. NW • (616) 893-3305 • easternkille.com
Long Road Distillers • 537 Leonard St. NW • (616) 228-4924 • longroaddistillers.com
Michigan Moonshine Distillery • 4005 Chicago Dr. SW • Grandville • (616) 259-1000 • michiganmoonshine.us
New Holland - The Knickerbocker • 417 Bridge St. NW • (616) 345-5642 newhollandbrew.com/location/grand-rapids
Thornapple Brewing Company • 6262 28th St. • (616) 288-6907 • thornapplebrewing.com
Wise Men Distillery • 4717 Broadmoor Ave. SE • (616) 805-7003 • wisemendistillery.com
CIDERIES
Creston Brewery • 1504 Plainfield Ave. NE • (616) 805-4523 • crestonbrewery.com
Farmhaus Cider Co. • 5025 Stanton St. • Hudsonville • (616) 920-1867 • farmhauscider.com
People’s Cider Co. - Tasting Room • 539 Leonard St. NW, Suite B • (616) 322-7805 • thepeoplescider.com
St. • Grant • (231) 674-2040 • ridgecider.com Pux Cider • 311 Fuller Ave NE • puxcider.com Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery • 3142 4 Mile Rd. NE • (616) 361-5567 • robinettes.com Thornapple Brewing Company • 6262 28th St. • (616) 288-6907 • thornapplebrewing.com Vander Mill - Grand Rapids • 505 Ball Ave. NE • (616) 259-8828 • vandermill.com MEADERIES Adesanya Mead • 3012 28th St. SW • Grandville • (616) 299-1963 • adesanyamead.com Arktos Meadery • 442 Bridge St. NW • (616) 406-4444 • arktosmeadery.com Grimsby Hollow Meadery • 4525 N. M-37 Hwy., Suite E • Middleville • (616) 916-2418 • grimsbyhollowmeadery.com Thornapple Brewing Company • 6262 28th St. • (616) 288-6907 • thornapplebrewing.com One Bourbon = Dog-friendly patio approved through the Kent County Health Department.
Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery
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Ridge Cider Co. • 351 W. 136th
COFFEE Roast of the Town. Local coffee roasters create unique blends available in their own cafés (and outdoor spaces) as well as restaurants and grocery stores. More at ExperienceGR.com/Coffee the experience 2020 | 42 | ExperienceGR.com COFFEE ROASTERS Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. • 839 Seward Ave. NW* • ferriscoffee.com Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters • 1111 Godfrey Ave. SW, Suite S-530 • grandrapidscoffee.com Herman’s Boy • 220 Northland Dr. NE • hermansboy.com Jam n’ Bean Coffee Company • 6860 Cascade Rd. SE* • jamnbean.com Littlefoot Coffee Roasters • 3049 Broadway Ave. SW • Grandville • littlefootcoffee.com Madcap Coffee • 1041 Fulton St. SE* • madcapcoffee.com Rowster Coffee • 632 Wealthy St. SE* • rowstercoffee.com Schuil Coffee Company • 3679 29th St. SE • schuilcoffee.com The Sparrows Coffee & Tea & Newsstand • 1035 Wealthy St. SE • the sparrowsgr.com * Check website for additional café locations. Rise Bakery & Squibb Coffee Schuil Coffee Co. Outside Coffee Co. Not Your Average Joe. Enroll in a coffee class, tour a roasting facility and enjoy award-winning brews in coffee shops and cafés. Perk Up
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Best in Show. Celebrating 25 years in 2020, this botanical garden and outdoor sculpture park is one of the world’s 100 most visited art museums. See & Save. Grand Rapids is home to an astonishing variety of art and culture attractions – visit CulturePassGR.com to see more for less.
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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Mad Mom by Tom Otterness
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Dear Johns. Grand Rapids Art Museum hosts a major exhibition of Jasper Johns prints starting Oct. 24. Native Son. The life and times of President Gerald R. Ford come alive at his namesake museum.
Culture of Community. Explore the legacies of local African Americans, Native Americans and other groups. Equal Opportunity. Local museums strive to make facilities and exhibits accessible to those with special needs.
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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts
Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives
ART & CULTURE the experience 2020 | 46 | ExperienceGR.com We Love PDAs. See Public Displays of Art throughout downtown –get started by downloading the free app at Vamonde.com/Grand-Rapids. Bursting with Pride. The city’s first official street mural celebrates the vibrancy of the LGBTQ+ community. Beauty Contest. ArtPrize® 2020 blankets downtown with art – and you vote for the winner, Sept. 16 - Oct. 4.
Robert Indiana, LOVE (Blue Outside Red Inside), 1966-1999
©2019 Morgan Art Foundation Ltd / Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY
Rainbow Road by Joey Salamon, @joeysalamon
Kaleidoscopic by Amanda Browder Project 1 by ArtPrize, 2019
Performing
ART & CULTURE
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park • 1000 East Beltline Ave. NE • (616) 957-1580 • meijergardens.org
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum • 303 Pearl St. NW • (616) 254-0400 • fordlibrarymuseum.gov
Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives • 87 Monroe Center NW • (616) 540-2943 • graama.org
Grand Rapids Art Museum • 101 Monroe Center NW • (616) 831-1000 • artmuseumgr.org
Grand Rapids Children’s Museum • 11 Sheldon Ave. NE • (616) 235-4726 • grcm.org
Grand Rapids Public Museum • 272 Pearl St. NW • (616) 929-1700 • grpm.org
John Ball Zoo • 1300 W. Fulton • (616) 336-4300 • jbzoo.org • Open March-Nov.
Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts • 2 Fulton St. W. • (616) 454-7000 • uica.org
PERFORMING ARTS
Actors’ Theatre • (616) 234-3817
Broadway Grand Rapids • (616) 235-6285 • broadwaygrandrapids.com
Circle Theatre • (616) 456-6656 • circletheatre.org
Dog Story Theater • (616) 452-9234 • dogstorytheater.com
Grand Rapids Ballet • (616) 454-4771 • grballet.com
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre • (616) 222-6650 • grct.org
Grand Rapids Symphony • (616) 454-9451 • grsymphony.org
Jewish Theatre Grand Rapids • (616) 234-3595 • jtgr.org
Opera Grand Rapids • (616) 451-2741 • operagr.com
St. Cecilia Music Center • (616) 459-2224 • scmc-online.org
• actorstheatregrandrapids.org
Miracles. Ballet, opera and symphony companies present new takes on classic and contemporary works.
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Class Acts. Local theatres and touring companies stage one crowd-pleaser after another – including Hamilton, Jan. 21 - Feb. 9.
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The Nutcracker - Grand Rapids Ballet
Photo by Ray Nard Imagemaker
Hamilton National Tour - Broadway Grand Rapids
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FAMILY FUN the experience 2020 | 50 | ExperienceGR.com Growth Experience. A garden built just for kids includes a treehouse, rock quarry, butterfly maze, log cabin and more. More at ExperienceGR.com/Family SHARE THE HappY The Lena Meijer Children’s Garden at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
What a Ride. Take a spin on an antique carousel, explore nature exhibits and go on a scavenger hunt … all in one place.
Park of Plenty. Downtown’s new Studio Park is the place for movies, concerts, dining and more.
Accessible Animals. 1,300 animals and an inclusive playground await visitors at our urban zoo.
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Celebration! Cinema Studio Park
Grand Rapids Public Museum
John Ball Zoo
Tube Time. Slide down area slopes in winter, float down local rivers in summer – bring your own tubes or rent them here.
Play Space. An entire museum is dedicated to helping children learn and succeed through play.
Sensory Support. Our public museum, children’s museum and zoo offer sensory tool kits.
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Cannonsburg Ski Area
Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
John Ball Zoo
Aimed to Please. Play laser tag, jump on trampolines, and ride go-karts, bumper boats and a zipline.
Call of the Wild. Roam trails, visit farm animals, meet birds of prey and learn about the natural world.
Downtown Dogs. An off-leash dog park in the heart of the city is a convenient place to exercise your pet – and make new human friends!
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Downtown Dog Park Grand Rapids
Craig’s Cruisers Family Fun Center
Blandford Nature Center
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More at ExperienceGR.com/Music
New & Noteworthy. The new Listening Room at downtown’s Studio Park fosters a more intimate connection between artist and audience. Downtown Sounds. Visit more than 30 music venues and sample all sorts of genres within a few easy to walk (or ride) city blocks.
MUSIC
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Molly at Listening Room RealMolly.com
Sweet Diezel Jenkins at H.O.M.E. at The B.O.B.
Free ‘n Breezy. A bountiful lineup of free outdoor concerts makes summers even more spectacular.
Surprising Settings. Attend a concert in a planetarium, atop a ski slope, beside a river or on a farm.
Eat to the Beat. Dozens of restaurants and breweries across the city present regular music series.
Garden Parties. Summer concerts at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park feature local and global artists.
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Fiona Dickson & band at the Roger B. Chafee PlanetariumGrand Rapids Public Museum
Lipstick Jodi at Meijer Gardens
Grand Rapids Soul Club at GRAM on the Green
Steve Leaf at The Søvengård Biergarten
MUSIC VENUES (TICKETED VENUES - 200+ CAPACITY) DOWNTOWN NORTHEAST NORTHWEST SOUTHWEST 20 Monroe Live • 11 Ottawa Ave. NW • (844) 678-5483 • 20monroelive.com DeVos Performance Hall • 303 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 742-6500 • devosperformancehall.com St. Cecilia Music Center • 24 Ransom Ave. NE • (616) 459-2224 • scmc-online.org The Intersection • 133 Grandville Ave. SW • (616) 451-8232 • sectionlive.com Listening Room at Studio Park • 123 Ionia Ave. SW • listeningroomgr.com The Pyramid Scheme • 68 Commerce Ave. SW • pyramidschemebar.com Van Andel Arena • 130 W. Fulton St. • (616) 742-6600 • vanandelarena.com Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park - Amphitheater (Seasonal) 1000 East Beltline Ave. NE • (616) 957-1580 • meijergardens.org Forest Hills Fine Arts Center • 600 Forest Hill Ave. SE • (616) 493-8965 • fhfineartscenter.com The DeltaPlex Arena and Conference Center • 2500 Turner Ave. NW • (616) 364-9000 • deltaplex.com Van Singel Fine Arts Center • 8500 Burlingame Ave. SW • (616) 878-6800 • vsfac.com the experience 2020 | 58 | ExperienceGR.com MUSIC Tune Tour. The Grand Rapids Music Trail highlights 130+ pitchperfect places to hear live music in Kent County. Superstar Central. Elton John, The Lumineers, Reba McEntire and Post Malone are
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THING DO
Discovery Zones. Tour area gardens, art venues, historic sites and more led by expert guides or the free Vamonde app.
Sport Stops. Go bowling, fowling, rock wall climbing, zipline riding and even axe throwing.
Tasty Travels. Tour local wineries, breweries, distilleries, coffee roasters and artisan food shops.
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More at ExperienceGR.com/Experiences
Target Axe Throwing
Aria by Alexander Liberman at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park – Tram Tour
Raise a Glass Wine Tours
YOUR
DIY Projects. Make a candle, paint a canvas, throw a pot, tap a maple tree and pick fresh produce.
Cruise Control. Rent a motorboat, paddleboard, canoe, kayak or bike to explore the region on your own.
Kitchen Duty. Enhance your culinary skills (whatever your age) with a wide range of cooking classes.
Scout Masters. Take an expert-led fishing trip, dune ride, running tour or animal adventure.
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Wax Poetic Candle Bar
Downtown Market Grand Rapids
Retro Boat Rentals
Werkman Outfitters Fishing Trip
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shopping
HERE FIND IT Von Maur - Woodland Mall
- Uptown Neighborhood More at ExperienceGR.com/Shopping
Say Cheesecake. Von Maur, Urban Outfitters, Sephora, Williams-Sonoma and The Cheesecake Factory lead a $100 million expansion of Woodland Mall. Unique Boutiques. Stroll a variety of neighborhood
districts for one-of-a-kind wares often made by local artisans.
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Museum Quality. Museum gift shops showcase out-of-the ordinary items inspired by their collections.
Saving Place. Save big on the latest designer styles at 70+ Tanger Outlet stores.
Fresh Selection. Shop farm markets for fresh-picked produce, fresh-baked sweets, fresh-pressed cider and more. Outdoor Outfitters. Gear up at Cabela’s, Moosejaw, REI, Orvis and other outdoor adventure stores.
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The Museum Store - Grand Rapids Art Museum
Tanger Outlets
Orvis - Breton Village Shopping Center
Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery
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LOUD
We’re Number One. In 2019, Sports Business Journal named Grand Rapids the #1 minor league market in the U.S. Major Thrills. Minor league baseball, basketball and hockey teams lead a year-round slate of thrilling sports action.
SPORTS
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West Michigan Whitecaps
Grand Rapids Drive
Grand Rapids Griffins
SPECTATOR SPORTS
Berlin Raceway • NASCAR Home Track • 2060 Berlin Fair Dr. • (616) 677-5000 • berlinraceway.com
Grand Rapids Griffins • AHL Hockey • 130 W. Fulton St. • (616) 774-4585 • griffinshockey.com
West Michigan Whitecaps • Class A Baseball • 4500 West River Dr. NE • (616) 784-4131 • milb.com/west-michigan
Grand Rapids Drive • NBA G-League Basketball • 2500 Turner Ave. NW • grandrapids.gleague.nba.com
Grand Rapids Football Club • National Premier Soccer • 162 Houseman Ave. SE • grandrapidsfc.com
2020 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Meijer State Games of Michigan - Winter • Feb. 14-16 • stategamesofmichigan.com • W/C
MHSAA
MHSAA
USBC
Gazelle
Rivertown
Amway
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Raising the Game. Van Andel Arena was hailed as the #1 place in the U.S. to watch a minor league hockey game.
Competitive Cheer Finals • March 6-7 • mhsaa.com • W
Gymnastics Finals • March 13-14 • mhsaa.com • W
Intercollegiate Team Bowling Championship • April 15-18 • bowl.com • W
Girl Half Marathon & 5K • April 19 • gazellegirlhalfmarathon.com • W/C
Races • April 25 • rivertownraces.com • W/C
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June 19-28
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State Games of Michigan - Summer • June 25-28 • stategamesofmichigan.com • W/C
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USA Canada Border Battle Softball • July 31 • seniorsoftball.org • W Michigan Titanium Triathlon • Aug. 16 • mititanium.com • W/C
Meadows Marathon • Aug. 30 • grandrapidsmarathon.com • W/C
Rapids Marathon • Oct. 18 • grandrapidsmarathon.com • W/C WATCH (W) OR COMPETE (C)
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The Coast is Near. Downtown Grand Rapids is just 30-45 minutes away from the spectacular beaches and charming beach towns of Lake Michigan. Barks Not Sharks. Dogs are welcome on the beach (and in the shark-free freshwater) at several parks.
City Shore. Millennium Park’s swimming beach and splashpad are a five-minute drive from downtown.
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Lake Harbor Beach
Kirk Park
Muskegon State Park (STATE) 3560 Memorial Dr. • North Muskegon
Norman F. Kruse Park (CITY) 3205 W. Sherman Blvd. • Muskegon
North Beach Park (COUNTY) 18775 North Shore Dr. • Ferrysburg
Shores (COUNTY) 8555 Olive Shore Ave. • West Olive
Beach* (CITY)
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Pier BEACHES 1 Duck Lake State Park (STATE) 3560 Memorial Dr. • North Muskegon $9 • • • • 2 Grand Haven City Beach (CITY) South Harbor Dr. • Grand Haven FREE • • • • 3 Grand Haven State Park* (STATE) 1001 Harbor Ave. • Grand Haven $9 • • • • • • • 4 Holland State Park (STATE) 2215 Ottawa Beach Rd. • Holland $9 • • • • • • 5 Kirk Park (COUNTY) 9791 Lakeshore Dr. • West Olive $8** • • • • • 6 Lake Harbor Beach Park (CITY) 4635 Lake Harbor Rd. • Norton Shores FREE • • • • 7 Lake Michigan Park (CITY) Bluffton and Beachwood • Muskegon FREE • • 8 Lakeside Beach (CITY) N. Lake St. and
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DOWNTOWN Your premier shopping, dining and events destination...just minutes from Grand Rapids! Holland Holland @downtownholland www.downtownholland.com HOLLAND farmers market Locally-grown food, special events, street performers...and lots of fun for the entire family! We dnesdays & Saturdays May - December • 8am - 2pm 150 WEST 8TH STREET DOWNTOWN HOLLAND www.hollandfarmersmarket.com Located inside Courtyard by Marriott Holland Downtown 616.582.8585 216 Van Raalte Ave., Holland BoatwerksRestaurant.com Steak | Seafood 4600 Macatawa Legends Blvd, Holland RedRockGrille.com Waterfront Dining
2020 THE DATE SAVE
10 Years of Funny. The LaughFest festival celebrates a decade of raising awareness for Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids.
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LaughFest - Sebastian Maniscalco
EVENTS
World of Winter Ice Festival
January 15-February 17
Michigan International Auto Show
January 30
Meijer State Games of Michigan
February 14-16
Beer Month GR
February 15-March 15
Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies are Blooming
March 1-April 30
LaughFest
March 5-15
Irish on Ionia March 14
Amway River Bank Run May 9
Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give
June 9-14
Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival
June 12-13
Grand Rapids Pride Festival June 20
Meijer State Games of Michigan – Summer June 25-28
Grand Rapids Fireworks Presented by Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort
July 4
Color Run July 25
Cider Week GR
May 11-17
Restaurant Week GR August 5-16
Grand Rapids Hispanic Festival August 7-9
A Glimpse of Africa August 15
Grand Rapids Yassou! Greek Cultural Festival August 21-23
Grand Rapids Polish Festival August 28-29
Breakaway Music Festival August 28-29
Oktoberfest West Michigan September
Mexican Heritage Association Fiesta Mexicana
September Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Pow Wow
September 12-13
ArtPrize® 2020 September 16-October 4
African American Arts & Music Festival September 19
Opera Week October 19-25
Cocktail Week GR
November 13-21
Grand Rapids Comic-Con November 13
International Wine, Beer & Food Festival November 19-21
Art Van Santa Parade November 21
November 24, 2020-January 3, 2021
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Metro Health Christmas & Holiday Traditions at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Find many more crowd-pleasers at ExperienceGR.com/Events.
Restaurant Week GR
Founders Fest June Grand River Water Festival June
Three Fires Traditional Pow Wow June Festival of the Arts June 5-7
Month GR
You Don’t
of the Arts
Week GR
Cocktail Week GR Event information subject to change without notice. Confirm with organizers directly. Beer
“A Fall Wine Festival
Want to Miss.” Forbes, 2019 Festival
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Cider
Grand Rapids Pride Festival
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140+ Daily Non-Stop Routes: Allegiant • American Airlines • Delta • Frontier Airlines • Midwest Express • Southwest • United the experience 2019 | 78 | ExperienceGR.com FORD Gerald R. Ford International Airport serves more than three million passengers each year. New carriers, more destination options, expanded facilities and enhanced amenities will greet them in 2020. More at grr.org A $47 million transformation of the airport terminal has enhanced amenities and reduced wait times. Atlanta Baltimore-Washington Charlotte Chicago-O’Hare Chicago Midway Dallas-Forth Worth Denver Detroit Fort Lauderdale* Fort Myers* Houston Jacksonville* Las Vegas Miami* Milwaukee Minneapolis-St.Paul Nashville* New Orleans* New York-LaGuardia New York-Newark Orlando International Orlando-Sanford Philadelphia Phoenix-Mesa Phoenix-Sky Harbor* Punta Gorda Sarasota/Bradenton Savannah/Hilton Head St. Petersburg-Clearwater Tampa International* Washington-Reagan Washington-Dulles *Seasonal The GRR mobile app makes it easy to track flights, find parking, navigate the airport and more. AIR SERVICE Service that Soars. As seen on Twitter: bit.ly/AnnCurryTweet
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Search lodging options at ExperienceGR.com/Hotels
Hotel amenities are subject to change. Please check with the property before booking.
Room Service Indoor Pool Airport Shuttle Free Parking Free Breakfast Outdoor Pool Restaurant On Site Pets Allowed Exercise Space Barrier-Free Rooms # of Rooms
AC Hotel Grand Rapids Downtown
50 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 776-3270
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton 187 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 774-2000 • (800) 253-3590
Canopy Grand Rapids Downtown* 131 Ionia Ave. SW
CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids 83 Monroe Center NW • (616) 608-1720 • 1-866-609-CITY
Downtown Courtyard by Marriott
11 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 242-6000 • (800) 321-2211
Embassy Suites - Downtown Grand Rapids 710 Monroe Ave. NW • (616) 512-5700
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown 433 Dudley Place NE • (616) 456-2000 • (800) HAMPTON
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown 310 Pearl St. NW • (616) 235-7611 • (800) 465-4329
Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown 161 Ottawa Ave. NW • (616) 451-2300 • (800) CALL-HOME
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids/Downtown 140 Ottawa Ave. NW • (616) 984-1200 • (888)-HYATT-HP
JW Marriott Grand Rapids 235 Louis St. NW • (616) 242-1500 • (888) 844-JWGR
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Residence Inn Grand Rapids Downtown* 10 Ionia Ave. NW
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Comfort Suites Grand Rapids North
350 Dodge St. NE • (616) 785-7899 • (800)-4-CHOICE
Country Inn & Suites East Beltline
3251 Deposit Dr. NE • (616) 942-7000 • (800) 456-4000
Holiday Inn Express Cedar Springs*
14190 White Creek Ave. NE • Cedar Springs
Motel 6
3221 Plainfield Ave. NE • (616) 363-0800
Prince Conference Center at Calvin College 1800 East Beltline Ave. SE • (616) 526-7200 • (866) 526-7200
Tru by Hilton Comstock Park Grand Rapids* 320 Dodge St. NE • Comstock Park
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2151 Holton Ct. NW • (616) 735-9595 • (877) 229-6668
The Grand River Hotel, an Ascend Collection by Choice Hotels
270 Ann St. NW • (616) 363-9001 • (855) 344-6835
Hampton Inn North
500 Center Dr. NW • (616) 647-1000 • (800) 426-7866
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids North*
2280 Northridge Dr. NW • (616) 785-2100 • 1-888-HOLIDAY
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Rapids - North
358 River Ridge Dr. NW • (616) 647-4100 • (800) HOLIDAY
Home2 Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids North
330 River Ridge Dr. NW • (616) 228-6730
Quality Inn Grand Rapids North
2171 Holton Ct. NW • (616) 791-8500 • (800) 424-6423
SpringHill Suites North by Marriott
450 Center Dr. NW • (616) 785-1600 • (888) 287-9400
Swan Inn Motel & Restaurant 5182 Alpine Ave. NW • (616) 784-1224
Baymont Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Southeast
2873 Kraft Ave. SE • (616) 956-3300 • (877) 229-6668
Best Western Hospitality Hotel & Suites 5500 28th St. SE • (616) 949-8400 • (800) 780-7234
Candlewood Suites 5401 28th St. Ct. SE • (616) 940-8100 • (888) 695-4678
Clarion Inn and Suites Airport
4981 28th St. SE • (616) 956-9304 • 800-4-CHOICE
Comfort Inn - Airport
4155 28th St. SE • (616) 957-2080 • (800) 4-CHOICE
Country Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Airport 5399 28th St. Ct. SE • (616) 977-0909 • (800) 456-4000
Courtyard by Marriott
4741 28th St. SE • (616) 954-0500 • (800) 321-2211
Crowne Plaza Grand Rapids - Airport
5700 28th St. SE • (616) 957-1770 • (800) 2CROWNE
Delta Hotels by Marriott - Grand Rapids Airport
3333 28th St. SE • (616) 942-9222 • (888) 236-2427
DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Rapids Airport
4747 28th St. SE • (616) 957-0100 • (855) 610-8733
Drury Inn & Suites
5175 28th St. SE • (616) 942-8511
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Econolodge Inn & Suites 2985 Kraft Ave. SE • (616) 940-1777
Fairfield Inn & Suites Grand Rapids 3930 Stahl Dr. SE • (616) 940-2700 • (800) 228-2800
Hampton Inn & Suites Airport 5200 28th St. SE • (616) 575-9144 • (800) HAMPTON
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham 2701 East Beltline Ave. SE • (616) 957-8111
Hilton Garden Inn Grand Rapids East 2321 East Beltline Ave. • (616) 608-8800
Holiday Inn - Grand Rapids Airport 3063 Lake Eastbrook Blvd. • (616) 285-7600 • (800) HOLIDAY
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Grand Rapids Airport 5405 28th St. Ct. SE • (616) 265-3333 • 800-Holiday
Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids Airport South* 4888 Town Center Dr. SE
Homewood Suites by Hilton 3920 Stahl Dr. SE • (616) 285-7100 • (800) CALL HOME
Knights Inn Grand Rapids East 3524 28th St. SE • (616) 323-3000
Motel 6 4855 28th St. SE • (616) 957-3000 • (800) 466-8356
Pleasant Motel 171 28th St. SE • (616) 419-4148
Red Roof Inn 5131 28th St. SE • (616) 942-0800 • (800) 733-7663
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Airport 4443 28th St. SE • (616) 285-1280
Sleep Inn & Suites 4284 29th St. SE • (616) 975-9000 • (800) 753-3746
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids Airport 5250 28th St. SE • (616) 464-1130 • (888) 236-2427
Staybridge Suites - Airport 3000 Lake Eastbrook Blvd. SE • (616) 464-3200 • (800) 238-8000
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids Airport 5430 28th St. Ct. SE • (616) 552-6003 • (888) 236-2427
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids Airport South 4834 Town Center Dr. SE • (888) 236-2427
Tru by Hilton Grand Rapids Airport 4570 28th St. SE • (616) 974-0600
Wyndham Garden 4495 28th St. SE • (616) 956-8080 • (800) 424-6423
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255B 28th St. SW • (616) 608-0999
Baymont Inn & Suites SW 8282 Pfeiffer Farms Dr. SW • (616) 583-9535 • (800) 337-0550
Best Western Executive Inn & Suites
2725 Buchanan Ave. SW • (616) 246-6612 • (800) 456-4000
Best Western Plus Grand Castle Inn & Suites
3825 28th St. SW • Grandville • (616) 532-5832 • (800) WESTERN
Budgetel Inn & Suites
35 28th St. SW • (616) 452-5141
Comfort Suites - Grandville Grand Rapids SW 4520 Kenowa Ave. SW • (616) 667-0733 • (800) 4 CHOICE
Comfort Suites South 7644 Caterpillar Ct. SW • (616) 301-2255 • (800) 4 CHOICE
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Grand Rapids
255A 28th St. SW • (616) 608-0888
Fairfield Inn & Suites Wyoming* 2310 Metro Way SW • (616) 608-0888
Grand Rapids Inn 250 28th St. SW • (616) 452-2131
Hampton Inn & Suites Grandville 4755 Wilson Ave. SW • (616) 752-7755 • (800) HAMPTON
Hampton Inn Grand Rapids South 755 54th St. SW • (616) 261-5500 • (800) 426-7866
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wyoming*
5830 Clyde Park Ave. SW
Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids Southwest 4651 36th St. SW • (616) 532-0202 • (888) 532-8680
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids South 6569 Clay Ave. SW • (616) 871-9700 • (800) HOLIDAY
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids - South 2150 Metro Lane SW • (616) 724-1234 • 888-HYATT-HP
Quality Inn - 28th Street 65 28th St. SW • (616) 452-1461 • (800) 578-7878
Quality Inn - 76th Street 7625 Caterpillar Ct. SW • (616) 827-9900
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids West 3451 Rivertown Point Ct. SW • (616) 538-1100 • (800) 331-3131
Rodeway Inn 3425 Fairlanes Ave. SW • (616) 532-3222
SpringHill Suites Grand Rapids West 4274 Parkway Place SW • (616) 649-4733 • (800) 236-2427
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Staybridge Suites Grandville* 4445 Potomac Ave. SW • Grandville
Super 8 Motel 727 44th St. SW • (616) 530-8588
TownePlace Suites Grand Rapids Wyoming* 5880 Clyde Park Ave. SW
Woodspring Suites Grand Rapids South 4500 Clyde Park Ave. • (616) 426-8710
CAMPGROUNDS & RENTALS
Duke Creek Campground 15190 White Creek Ave. NE • (616) 696-2115 • (888) 656-5620
Indian Valley Campground and Canoe Livery 8200 108th St. • (616) 891-8579
Lakeside Camp Park Campground 13677 White Creek Ave. NE • (616) 696-1735
Steamboat Park Campground 825 Taylor St. SE • (616) 457-4837
Tyler Creek Golf Club & Campground 13495 92nd St. SE • (616) 868-6751
Vacation Rental Affordable Luxury Waterfront 8764 Garbow Dr. SE • (616) 264-3180
Wabasis Lake Campground 11220 Springhill Dr. • (616) 632-PARK
Woodchip Campground 7501 Burlingame Ave. SW • (616) 878-9050
BED & BREAKFASTS
The Lafayette House
135 Lafayette Ave. NE • (616) 214-8655
Leonard at Logan House B&B 440 Logan St. SE • (616) 308-6585
The Parsonage Inn LLC 423 Madison Ave. SE • (616) 481-4434
Peaches B&B 29 Gay Ave. SE • (616) 454-8000 • (866) PEACHES (732-2437)
Plafkin Farms 2150 Buttrick Ave. SE • (616) 676-0590
Prairieside Suites Luxury B&B 3180 Washington Ave. SW • (616) 538-9442
River Edge Bed and Breakfast & Gathering Place 786 Flat River Dr. SE • (616) 897-5928
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Hotel Grand Rapids Airport: 104 rooms
Suites
103 rooms
Suites
104 rooms
Suites
100 rooms These properties are planned to open in 2021: More at ExperienceGR.com/Development
by Hilton Grand Rapids Airport:
Home2
by Hilton Grand Rapids South:
Staybridge
Grand Rapids:
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KNOW
More at ExperienceGR.com/Maps
GO
&
DASH (Downtown Area Shuttle)
Visitor Information Center at Gerald R. Ford International Airport Welcome Center at GRAM
VISITOR INFO
Downtown Ambassadors
Roaming hospitality team in teal-and-blue uniforms. (616) 250-8263 • downtowngr.org/our-work/ projects/downtown-ambassadors
Visitor Information Center at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (616) 233-6076 • grr.org/visitor-information.php
Welcome Center at GRAM 101 Monroe Center NW (616) 831-1000 • artmuseumgr.org/welcomecenter
CITY PARKING
Grand Rapids Parking Services grandrapidsmi.gov/residents/parking
Ellis Parking Co. ellisparking.com
FREE RIDES
DASH (Downtown Area Shuttle) –look for the pink bus downtowngr.org/get/dash Medical Mile-West Side Bus –ridetherapid.org/route-19 Self-Driving Shuttles – through summer 2020 grandrapidsmi.gov maymobility.com
ACCESSIBILITY
• All Rapid buses, including DASH, are accessible to those with mobility impairments.
• Check ExperienceGR.com listings for accessibility at individual venues.
• More information at ExperienceGR.com/Access
HOSPITALS
Cherry Health 100 Cherry St. SE (616) 235-7272 cherryhealth.org
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital 100 Michigan St. NE (866) 989-7999 helendevoschildrens.org
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital 235 Wealthy St. SE (616) 840-8000 maryfreebed.com
Mercy Health Saint Mary’s Hospital 200 Jefferson Ave. SE (616) 685-5000 mercyhealthsaintmarys.com
Metro Health - University of Michigan Health 5900 Byron Center Ave. SW (616) 252-7200 metrohealth.net
Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital 1840 Wealthy St. SE (616) 774-7444 spectrumhealth.org/blodgett
Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital 100 Michigan St. NE (616) 391-1774 spectrumhealth.org/butterworth
PUBLIC BUILDINGS
City of Grand Rapids 300 Monroe NW (616) 456-3000 grandrapidsmi.gov
Kent County Administration 300 Monroe NW (616) 632-7590 accesskent.com
TRANSPORTATON
ExperienceGR.com/Transportation
Air: Gerald R. Ford International Airport • 5500 44th St. SE • (616) 233-6000 • grr.org
Bus: Greyhound Bus • 250 Grandville Ave. SW • (616) 456-1700 • greyhound.com
Bus - Public Transit: DASH • Downtown • grandrapidsmi.gov/DASH
Bus - Public Transit: Rapid Bus • 250 Grandville Ave. SW • (616) 456-7514 • ridetherapid.org
Bus - Public Transit: Silverline • Downtown/Division Ave. Corridor • ridetherapid.org/ride/routes/sl
Ride Share: Lyft • lyft.com
Ride Share: Uber • uber.com/cities/grand-rapids
Taxis/Limos/Car Rentals & More • ExperienceGR.com/Transportation
Train: Amtrak • 440 Century Ave. SW • (800) USA-RAIL • amtrak.com/stations/grr
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