Location: Grand Rapids
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10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Grand Rapids That You Shouldn't Miss
The comforts of a friendly, small-town atmosphere combined with the pleasures of big city life make Grand Rapids an ideal choice for a fun getaway with a host of indoor and outdoor activities. Once known as the furniture capital of the world, the city has a reinvigorated downtown area and a thriving arts and cultural community. Its most popular attraction is the museum dedicated to native son Gerald R. Ford, 38th U.S. President, where interactive exhibits take you to the White House and the 1976 Republican National Convention. Wander through the state's largest tropical conservatory at the Frederik Meijer Gardens, a magical wonderland of gardens, woodlands and over 100 bronze statues by famous artists, including the 24-foot bronze horse designed by Leonardo da Vinci. More outdoor fun is a half-hour away at the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan. Golf lovers have plenty of places to hit the greens since Grand Rapids has more privately owned, daily-fee, public courses than any other U.S. city. Wind up your busy weekend with a cold beer at the Hair of the Frog Brewery or the Grand Rapids Brewing Company.
Restaurants in Grand Rapids
1. River City Improv
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Clean, clever comedy based on audience suggestions. Michigan's longest running comedy show, celebrating over 20 years of making people laugh.
2. GR Paddling - Tours
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5.0 based on 86 reviews
The mission of GR Paddling, LLC is to provide kayak and canoe excursions in and around the greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area, utilizing local waterways as a way to increase appreciation by educating the public in the protection and value of our natural resources, and to promote area tourism through healthy, safe and responsible adventure activities.
3. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
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5.0 based on 2,947 reviews
View modern sculpture in a stunning garden setting at this combination botanical garden and sculpture park, which features exotic plants, desert and Victorian gardens, wetlands, meadows, and sculptures by famous artists throughout.
Reviewed By Relax778849
Our son’s family lives in Grand Rapids, so we often visit Meier Gardens. It’s enjoyable whether we visit during Christmas to see decorated trees from other countries, summer to walk the garden paths and visit the children’s garden where the grandkids can run and climb, or during the butterfly exhibit in the spring. The special exhibits are interesting as well.
4. Grand Rapids Symphony
5. Grand Rapids Beer Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
The longest running & highest rated beer tours in Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Beer Tours will take you on personable guided tour to various craft breweries in a 14 passenger bus. Beers included in ticket price for public tours! Learn how the beer is made; every public tour also includes a behind the scenes brewery tour. Let us show you why Grand Rapids, is "Beer City U.S.A." Get immersed in beer culture & beerology today!
6. Great Lakes Pub Cruiser
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5.0 based on 213 reviews
We are a 16 person bike that looks like a rolling bar, we are completely powered by the pedaling of our riders! We go a high of 5 mph as we pedal in Downtown Grand Rapids Mi hosting pub crawls, bachelor and bachelorette parties,sighting seeing,checking out ArtPrize,corporate events or just fun with friends! You must have at least 6 people to rent us up to 16 people. All riders must be at least 18 years old with legal ID.
7. Catch Air
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By 354chrysk
We went with a group of kids age 3-9. They all had fun running around and playing. The toddler area was just right for the little ones and the rest was perfect for the older kids. They didn't want to leave!
8. The Great Escape Room
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5.0 based on 837 reviews
The Great Escape Room is a real-life room escape game based on the popular computer and mobile phone escape games. Escape games are the newest craze sweeping the nation - a fun, team-building, brain-busting experience! After entering a room with your team, the door is locked behind you. 60 minutes are on the clock! You must work together in order to find clues and solve puzzles that will lead you to escape the room. Perfect for: DATE NIGHT FAMILY FUN CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING SPORTS & YOUTH GROUPS *OPEN BY APPOINTMENT for private party groups of 10 or more during our closed hours
Reviewed By D6237JIjohnr
Had a great time - we "escaped" with about 30 seconds to spare...with a little help from the staff. Had a great time - the puzzles were clever and gave us all we could handle (and then some!).
9. TreeRunner Grand Rapids Adventure Park
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5.0 based on 77 reviews
TreeRunner Grand Rapids Adventure Park is a premier aerial adventure park in the West Michigan. With over 70 exciting obstacles and ziplines, three difficulty levels, and seven different courses, there is plenty to explore! Experience our unique course in the trees on your own, or with friends and family! This is the perfect outdoor adventure for birthday parties, team building, school field trips, and special events. Located at East Beltline and Knapp corner behind Celebration Cinema North.
10. Discovering Michigan
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Discovering Michigan wants to leave you in awe with unforgettable moments. Based in Grand Rapids since 2015, Discovering Michigan offers experiences and tours to international, national and local tourists. These include our popular immersion trips from one to fifteen days including Grand Rapids Exclusive Craft Beer Dinner & Brewery Tour, Traverse City Brewery, Winery & Distillery Tour, and Michigan River & Lake Fishing Excursions. Discovering Michigan also loves to walk, bike or drive you around for an hour or two to share secrets of Grand Rapids that even locals haven't heard much about. Discovering Michigan allows a tourist to experience the area as a local, and a local experience their own area as a tourist.
