Grand Rapids best places to visit, hotels to stay at, places to eat and more…
Known as “Furniture City” and hometown to Gerald Ford, Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan and a forward-thinking and progressive metropolis in Western Michigan. Downtown is brimming with development, housing, performing and visual arts and the Grand River.
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Wealthy Street Bakery
bakery + cafe
Family owned bakery and cafe situated on lovely Wealthy Street.
Bitterhand
coffee house perfection; even better
Imagine,,,, the perfect coffee house. Now imagine something even better than perfect? It serves 24 hours a day. Creative and delicious coffee drinks and a few snacks served in comfort.
WInchester
hang on wealthy st
Unpretentious and comfortable spot for delicious sandwiches and beer. Active outdoor patio.
Marie Catrib’s
healthy foods
Locally grown healthy and interesting foods; large selection of gluten-free and vegetarian options.
Green Well
gastro pub
Creative menu of globally inspired cuisine on cheery cherry street!
Brewery Vivant
belgian style brewery and pub
Brewery and pub serving food from Belgium, France and Bavaria.
Experience Grand Rapids
check out the neighborhoods
Wander Downtown, East Hills, Eastown, Riverfront and Wealthy Street.
Global Infusion
fair trade marketplace
Handcrafted fair trade jewelry, clothing chocolate and other items. Coffee and tea cafe.
Madcap Coffee Company
(very) serious coffee
Beautifully designed modern serious coffee cafe in the heart of downtown.
Sparrows
coffee tea & newsstand
Comfortable neighborhood coffee shop serving organic fair-trade coffee, large variety of tea and local pastries. Well edited magazines available for purchase.
Local Epicurean
"wild food for urban people"
Creators of 100% organic pastas using local Michigan ingredients, infused with herbs, vegetables and flowers. Next door to elegant windmill building worth the visit alone.
Amway Grand Plaza
grand hotel
The place to stay in downtown Grand Rapids owned by the Amway Corporation. Amazing complex of shopping, convention center, river walkway, and historic hotel with contemporary tower. Many restaurants and bars but best bets are Lumber Baron Bar or Cygnus 27 for a rooftop cocktail. Highly trained and motivated staff. Request a room in the 1913 Pantlind wing.
City Flats Hotel
28-room LEED certified hotel
Eco-friendly loft-style hotel located in the center of downtown Grand Rapids.