ZipTripsThings to do in Grand Rapids: 2 local trip ideas
2 ready-made day trips in Grand Rapids, Michigan: family and foodie. Each one strings together a handful of stops in order.
Family Fun in Grand Rapids
Enjoy a seamlessly routed family day in Grand Rapids exploring hands-on museums, a historic zoo, and delicious kid-friendly local dining spots.
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Matchbox Diner & Drinks | Eastown
1345 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USAEnjoy a fun, retro diner vibe with massive breakfast plates the kids will love.
★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$45 per person · Directions - 2
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
11 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USALet the little ones burn off energy with two floors of hands-on, creative play stations.
★ 4.6 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$48 per person · Directions - 3
Two Beards Deli
38 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USAQuick, casual sandwich shop with over 100 choices named after famous bearded figures.
★ 4.7 on Google · about 45 min · ~$35 per person · Directions - 4
John Ball Zoo
1300 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USAWalk through mountain-side habitats to see tigers, chimpanzees, and take a fun funicular ride.
★ 4.6 on Google · about 2 hr 30 min · ~$75 per person · Directions - 5
The Mitten Brewing Company
527 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USAA vintage baseball-themed pizzeria in a historic firehouse serving famous pizza flights.
★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$60 per person · Directions
Riverside Pastries & Downtown Markets
Taste your way southward through Grand Rapids, starting with organic pastries by the river, browsing a premier food hall, and ending with vibrant Spanish tapas downtown.
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Field & Fire Cafe
820 Monroe Ave NW #100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USATry their signature wood-fired ham and cheese croissant made with locally sourced, organic flour.
★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$15 per person · Directions - 2
Grand Rapids Public Museum
272 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USAStroll down along the Grand River to this riverside museum featuring local history and a vintage carousel.
★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$12 per person · Directions - 3
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USAA bustling food hall with over 20 artisanal vendors; grab an eclectic lunch from fish tacos to gourmet local bites.
★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$25 per person · Directions - 4
Squibb Coffee and Wine Bar
955 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USAGrab a mid-afternoon espresso or a glass of wine paired with specialty cheeses right inside the market hall.
★ 4.6 on Google · about 45 min · ~$10 per person · Directions - 5
San Chez A Tapas Bistro
38 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USAHead slightly north to this colorful, long-standing local favorite for a dinner of authentic Spanish tapas.
★ 4.7 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$45 per person · Directions
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