Addy’s guidebook
Sightseeing
One of my personal favorite places to hike. They have several nice trails to hike. Very beautiful, serene and incredible views especially in the fall.
15 miles (20 min) from my house
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Pickerel Lake Park - Fred Meijer Nature Preserve
6001 Ramsdell Dr NEOne of my personal favorite places to hike. They have several nice trails to hike. Very beautiful, serene and incredible views especially in the fall.
15 miles (20 min) from my house
Located downtown Rockford, The most quiet, neat and peaceful little downtown, my personal favorite place to hang out in the summer and walk my dog. Beautiful park, waterfall, trails, shops, friendly people. Highly recommended
9.2 miles (14 min ) from my house
Peppler Park
3 East Bridge Street NortheastLocated downtown Rockford, The most quiet, neat and peaceful little downtown, my personal favorite place to hang out in the summer and walk my dog. Beautiful park, waterfall, trails, shops, friendly people. Highly recommended
9.2 miles (14 min ) from my house
The Oasis Hot Tub Garden is a great place to relax and unwind (Appointments required) They offer rooms indoor and outdoor-covered room completely private and hidden. Each room has a different theme decorated uniquely and beautifully. They offer non-alcoholic beverages and fragrances to add to your experience. Perfect little getaway for an hour or two
Only 4 min (2 miles ) from my house...
Oasis Hot Tub Gardens - Grand Rapids
5041 Alpine Ave NWThe Oasis Hot Tub Garden is a great place to relax and unwind (Appointments required) They offer rooms indoor and outdoor-covered room completely private and hidden. Each room has a different theme decorated uniquely and beautifully. They offer non-alcoholic beverages and fragrances to add to your experience. Perfect little getaway for an hour or two
Only 4 min (2 miles ) from my house...
The Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park offer indoor and outdoor space that can be enjoyed year-round. The outdoor gardens showcase flowers and peaceful green spaces through a variety of garden styles. Outdoor sculptures are set in the beautiful natural scenery, backed by trees and waterways, with winding paths
13 miles (approx. 20 min) from my house)
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Frederik Meijer vrtovi
1000 E Beltline Ave NEThe Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park offer indoor and outdoor space that can be enjoyed year-round. The outdoor gardens showcase flowers and peaceful green spaces through a variety of garden styles. Outdoor sculptures are set in the beautiful natural scenery, backed by trees and waterways, with winding paths
13 miles (approx. 20 min) from my house)
If you’re looking for the most picture-perfect opportunity in Grand Rapids, Blue Bridge is one of them. The quiet walkway connecting the Swan neighborhood to downtown is iconic to Grand Rapids and was originally built in 1892 as a railroad. Its central location makes it easy to view the city’s key landmarks by walking across, and at night, it is lit up in its iconic blue lights
9 miles (15 min) from my house
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Plavi most
Blue FootbridgeIf you’re looking for the most picture-perfect opportunity in Grand Rapids, Blue Bridge is one of them. The quiet walkway connecting the Swan neighborhood to downtown is iconic to Grand Rapids and was originally built in 1892 as a railroad. Its central location makes it easy to view the city’s key landmarks by walking across, and at night, it is lit up in its iconic blue lights
9 miles (15 min) from my house
Pedal your way through downtown Grand Rapids on a brewery tour. Check out their website!
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Great Lakes Pub Cruiser LLC
Pedal your way through downtown Grand Rapids on a brewery tour. Check out their website!
Heritage Hill is one of the largest urban historic districts in the country. It was the first “neighborhood” of Grand Rapids and is adjacent to downtown, the medical institutions and universities, and the hip Uptown district. Heritage Hill offers Michigan’s largest and finest collection of 19th and early 20th century houses. In 1968, the Heritage Hill Association was formed to help preserve the neighborhood's history and prevent the destruction of these fine homes, and since then it has been a recognized Historic Neighborhood. The association provides a self-guided walking tour of the area that highlights 37 of its finest homes.
10 miles (16 min) from my house
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Heritage Hill
Heritage Hill is one of the largest urban historic districts in the country. It was the first “neighborhood” of Grand Rapids and is adjacent to downtown, the medical institutions and universities, and the hip Uptown district. Heritage Hill offers Michigan’s largest and finest collection of 19th and early 20th century houses. In 1968, the Heritage Hill Association was formed to help preserve the neighborhood's history and prevent the destruction of these fine homes, and since then it has been a recognized Historic Neighborhood. The association provides a self-guided walking tour of the area that highlights 37 of its finest homes.
10 miles (16 min) from my house
Want to get out of town and enjoy a day at the beach?!
about 34 miles (approx. 40 min) from my house...
Grand Haven State Park has a beautiful sandy shore on Lake Michigan along the west side of the park and the Grand River along the north side of the park. The park consists entirely of beach sand and provides scenic views of Lake Michigan and the Grand Haven pier and lighthouse. Activities include camping, fishing, sunbathing, volleyball and swimming
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Grand Haven državni park
1001 S Harbor DrWant to get out of town and enjoy a day at the beach?!
about 34 miles (approx. 40 min) from my house...
Grand Haven State Park has a beautiful sandy shore on Lake Michigan along the west side of the park and the Grand River along the north side of the park. The park consists entirely of beach sand and provides scenic views of Lake Michigan and the Grand Haven pier and lighthouse. Activities include camping, fishing, sunbathing, volleyball and swimming
Also known as Comstock Riverside park. Beautiful paved path near the river for walking, running, biking, rollerblading, skateboarding.
6 MILES (12 Min) from my house
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Riverside Park
2001 Monroe Ave NEAlso known as Comstock Riverside park. Beautiful paved path near the river for walking, running, biking, rollerblading, skateboarding.
6 MILES (12 Min) from my house
The Grand Rapids Art Museum (know as ‘GRAM’) has a range of collections that include pieces stretching from the Renaissance period all the way through to contemporary art.
9.4 miles (15 min) from my house
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Dječji muzej Grand Rapids
11 Sheldon Ave NEThe Grand Rapids Art Museum (know as ‘GRAM’) has a range of collections that include pieces stretching from the Renaissance period all the way through to contemporary art.
9.4 miles (15 min) from my house
Fingers crossed during your visit you’ll be around during Art Prize, an annual contest in the downtown area of Grand Rapids. For 19 days every year, the center of the city is transformed into an open-air art gallery where pieces of artwork are submitted and put on display to the public. Anyone can submit a piece, and the outdoor gallery sprawls over three blocks.
The competition is usually held during September or October every year
ArtPrize Clubhouse - September/October Only
Fingers crossed during your visit you’ll be around during Art Prize, an annual contest in the downtown area of Grand Rapids. For 19 days every year, the center of the city is transformed into an open-air art gallery where pieces of artwork are submitted and put on display to the public. Anyone can submit a piece, and the outdoor gallery sprawls over three blocks.
The competition is usually held during September or October every year
John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids is home to animals large and small from all over the world. One of its best features is the wide range of up-close experiences and animal interactions available to visitors, including the chance to feed spider monkeys, bears, penguins, and pelicans
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John Ball Zoo
1300 Fulton St WJohn Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids is home to animals large and small from all over the world. One of its best features is the wide range of up-close experiences and animal interactions available to visitors, including the chance to feed spider monkeys, bears, penguins, and pelicans
The museum offers a variety of exhibits related to the people and history of Michigan. Visitors can take a walk down a Grand Rapids street that has been reconstructed with storefronts accurate to the times of the 1890s. A working 1928 Spillman carousel is available for rides, and visitors can walk through recreated sections of a working furniture factory from the early 20th century. Displays and artifacts from the Anishinabek people, the American Indians of West Michigan, are also on display
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Javni muzej Grand Rapids
272 Pearl St NWThe museum offers a variety of exhibits related to the people and history of Michigan. Visitors can take a walk down a Grand Rapids street that has been reconstructed with storefronts accurate to the times of the 1890s. A working 1928 Spillman carousel is available for rides, and visitors can walk through recreated sections of a working furniture factory from the early 20th century. Displays and artifacts from the Anishinabek people, the American Indians of West Michigan, are also on display
DeltaPlex Arena & Conference Center is a 5,000-seat multipurpose arena in Walker, Michigan, United States. It is the home of the Grand Rapids Gold of the NBA G League and the Grand Rapids Wanderers of the Major Arena Soccer League 3
6 miles (10 min) from my house
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DeltaPlex Arena
2500 Turner Avenue NorthwestDeltaPlex Arena & Conference Center is a 5,000-seat multipurpose arena in Walker, Michigan, United States. It is the home of the Grand Rapids Gold of the NBA G League and the Grand Rapids Wanderers of the Major Arena Soccer League 3
6 miles (10 min) from my house
Food scene
One of the best Breweries in GR area offering a great variety of beer, good food and great service. They are known for their burgers, shareables, and sandwiches.
Only 2 min (2.0 miles) from my house ....
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Perrin Brewing Co
5910 Comstock Park Dr NWOne of the best Breweries in GR area offering a great variety of beer, good food and great service. They are known for their burgers, shareables, and sandwiches.
Only 2 min (2.0 miles) from my house ....
Hands down the best Italian restaurant in grand rapids. If you love Italian food, make sure to check them out. Authentic Italian Cuisine, great food, great atmosphere
Only 4 min (2 miles ) from my house
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Amore Trattoria Italiana
5080 Alpine Ave NWHands down the best Italian restaurant in grand rapids. If you love Italian food, make sure to check them out. Authentic Italian Cuisine, great food, great atmosphere
Only 4 min (2 miles ) from my house
Historic spot with a lakeside view offers Mediterranean, Italian & casual American eats. A gem in East Grand rapids...
13.8 miles (21 min) from my house
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Rose's
550 Lakeside Dr SEHistoric spot with a lakeside view offers Mediterranean, Italian & casual American eats. A gem in East Grand rapids...
13.8 miles (21 min) from my house
Palm trees (yes palm trees in Michigan haha) sands, and amazing food...
Sports-centered find with 100+ craft beers plus beach volleyball, 60 TVs & live entertainment
8 miles (14 min) from my house
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The Score Restaurant & Sports Bar
5301 Northland Dr NEPalm trees (yes palm trees in Michigan haha) sands, and amazing food...
Sports-centered find with 100+ craft beers plus beach volleyball, 60 TVs & live entertainment
8 miles (14 min) from my house
The state’s largest brewery and the one that helped elevate Grand Rapids onto the world brewing stage, Founders is pretty widely known to beer drinkers. Founders is now one of the biggest breweries in the nation
9.7 miles (15 min) from my house
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Founders Brewing Co
235 Grandville Ave SWThe state’s largest brewery and the one that helped elevate Grand Rapids onto the world brewing stage, Founders is pretty widely known to beer drinkers. Founders is now one of the biggest breweries in the nation
9.7 miles (15 min) from my house
Graffitied walls & an '80s arcade set the tone for this bar with 200 whiskeys & a pub-grub menu.
10 miles (16 min) from my house
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Stella's Lounge
53 Commerce Ave SWGraffitied walls & an '80s arcade set the tone for this bar with 200 whiskeys & a pub-grub menu.
10 miles (16 min) from my house
A day of sightseeing in Grand Rapids is not complete without a visit to the Downtown Market. It is a foodie's paradise, with plenty of choices for a quick bite, full meal, tasty treat, or specialty ingredients for you to take home and create your own gourmet meals. Among the heartier options are Neapolitan-style pizzas, authentic Detroit BBQ, a Vietnamese restaurant, traditional Mexican "street food," and a fish market with a raw bar and catch-of-the-day menu
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Downtown Market Grand Rapids
435 Ionia Ave SWA day of sightseeing in Grand Rapids is not complete without a visit to the Downtown Market. It is a foodie's paradise, with plenty of choices for a quick bite, full meal, tasty treat, or specialty ingredients for you to take home and create your own gourmet meals. Among the heartier options are Neapolitan-style pizzas, authentic Detroit BBQ, a Vietnamese restaurant, traditional Mexican "street food," and a fish market with a raw bar and catch-of-the-day menu
Donkey Taqueria
665 Wealthy St SESan Chez Bistro is a casual eatery that specializes in Mediterranean, Spanish, and Latin American cuisine with a focus on small sharing plates and tapas. Boasting colorful décor and furnishings, and a fun, laid-back, and artsy atmosphere, the bistro serves an array of delicious plates designed for sharing like freshly baked flatbread, assorted olives, roasted red peppers, calamari and octopus, Spanish manchego cheese, lemon hummus, smoked salt black bean tortilla crisps, and more
10 miles (16 min) from my house
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San Chez A Tapas Bistro
38 Fulton St WSan Chez Bistro is a casual eatery that specializes in Mediterranean, Spanish, and Latin American cuisine with a focus on small sharing plates and tapas. Boasting colorful décor and furnishings, and a fun, laid-back, and artsy atmosphere, the bistro serves an array of delicious plates designed for sharing like freshly baked flatbread, assorted olives, roasted red peppers, calamari and octopus, Spanish manchego cheese, lemon hummus, smoked salt black bean tortilla crisps, and more
10 miles (16 min) from my house
Housed in an old funeral home with original stained glass, this European-inspired brewery emphasizes Belgian and French country-style beers. Brewery Vivant has recently started adding lagers to the lineup. The newest beer is Rapid IPA, an American-style IPA full of Amarillo and Cascade hops
11 miles (20 min) from my house
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Brewery Vivant
925 Cherry St SEHoused in an old funeral home with original stained glass, this European-inspired brewery emphasizes Belgian and French country-style beers. Brewery Vivant has recently started adding lagers to the lineup. The newest beer is Rapid IPA, an American-style IPA full of Amarillo and Cascade hops
11 miles (20 min) from my house
Family farm market offering u-pick asparagus, strawberries, sweet & tart cherries, apples & pumpkin, gift shoppe, bakery, kitchen & tap room. Great atmosphere, food and fall activities
Only 6 min from my house...
Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm
3025 6 Mile Road NorthwestFamily farm market offering u-pick asparagus, strawberries, sweet & tart cherries, apples & pumpkin, gift shoppe, bakery, kitchen & tap room. Great atmosphere, food and fall activities
Only 6 min from my house...
With six locations in West Michigan, Anna’s House is a classic that you don’t want to miss out on. The restaurant is a crowd-pleaser, with its wide variety of breakfast and lunch choices. It’s well-known for its gigantic cinnamon roll and numerous gluten-free and vegan options
8.4 miles (12 min) from my house
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Anna's House
3874 Plainfield Ave NEWith six locations in West Michigan, Anna’s House is a classic that you don’t want to miss out on. The restaurant is a crowd-pleaser, with its wide variety of breakfast and lunch choices. It’s well-known for its gigantic cinnamon roll and numerous gluten-free and vegan options
8.4 miles (12 min) from my house
Relaxed breakfast & lunch cafe offering thoughtfully sourced & vegan-friendly American comfort food. Their breakfast are to die for!
16.4 miles (23 min) from my house
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Noble Restaurant
1851 44th St SWRelaxed breakfast & lunch cafe offering thoughtfully sourced & vegan-friendly American comfort food. Their breakfast are to die for!
16.4 miles (23 min) from my house
BBQ joint in a converted root-beer stand serving smoked meats, country sides & old-fashioned sodas. little hidden gem, the food is soo yummy!
7.9 miles (15 min) from my house
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Two Scotts Barbecue
536 Leonard St NWBBQ joint in a converted root-beer stand serving smoked meats, country sides & old-fashioned sodas. little hidden gem, the food is soo yummy!
7.9 miles (15 min) from my house
Sustainable pizza joint uses locally sourced ingredients & offers vegan options
11 miles (20 min) from my house
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Brick Road Pizza Co
1017 Wealthy St SESustainable pizza joint uses locally sourced ingredients & offers vegan options
11 miles (20 min) from my house
Caribbean eats, including plantain sandwiches, jerk chicken & goat stew, in a unique building.
* Best Caribbean restaurant in town and my personal favorite restaurant in the Grand rapids area, if you love Caribbean food, do not miss this place. Their food is absolutely delicious, huge serving, loaded with spices and vegan friendly.
11.8 miles (22 min) from my house
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Chez Olga LLC
1441 Wealthy St SECaribbean eats, including plantain sandwiches, jerk chicken & goat stew, in a unique building.
* Best Caribbean restaurant in town and my personal favorite restaurant in the Grand rapids area, if you love Caribbean food, do not miss this place. Their food is absolutely delicious, huge serving, loaded with spices and vegan friendly.
11.8 miles (22 min) from my house