Grand Rapids in Michigan is Beer City USA, home to an extraordinary concentration of craft breweries and the famous ArtPrize international art competition. The Frederik Meijer Gardens, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, and revitalized downtown make it a cultural surprise in the Midwest.
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Grand Rapids Art Museum
Modern space filled with U.S. & European art offering family-friendly activities & other events.
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Sprawling botanical gardens with diverse sculptures hosting indoor art exhibits & summer concerts.
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Museum tells Ford's life story using artifacts, interactive exhibits & a replica of the Oval Office.
Grand Rapids Public Museum
History & science museum with exhibits on 3 floors, plus a 1928 carousel, theater & planetarium.
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Hands-on learning space for kids ages 2-10 features a real beehive & workshops like robot building.
La Grande Vitesse
This abstract red sculpture, created by Alexander Calder in 1969, anchors a large city plaza.
Meyer May House
Restored early-1900s home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, with free guided tours some days.
Downtown Skywalk at Devos Place
Lookout Park
The Blue Bridge