Head to the lively city of Grand Rapids
Enjoy the area's live music, art galleries and theatre scene with a rental holiday home in Grand Rapids. Travellers to this cosmopolitan city praise the baseball games, local tours and gardens. If you need more space to accommodate a family holiday or a trip with friends, rental homes often come with separate dining areas and spacious living rooms.
Sightseeing in and around Grand Rapids
Are you hoping to find things to do while you're in the area? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that makes Grand Rapids a one-of-a-kind holiday spot. Here are some of the most popular attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- John Ball Zoo (1.6 mi / 2.7 km)
- Millennium Park (3.8 mi / 6.1 km)
- Patterson Ice Center (7.1 mi / 11.4 km)
- Watermark Country Club (7.3 mi / 11.8 km)
- Thousand Oaks Golf Club (7.4 mi / 11.9 km)
- Cannonsburg Ski Area (10.3 mi / 16.6 km)
Exploring the natural features in Grand Rapids
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Grand Rapids is a great place to get outside. These are a few of the area's most enchanting natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Millennium Park (3.8 mi / 6.1 km)
- Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park (4.6 mi / 7.4 km)
- Myers Lake (15 mi / 24.2 km)
- Round Lake (16.3 mi / 26.2 km)
- Scally Lake (16.9 mi / 27.3 km)
- Big Pine Island Lake (18.1 mi / 29.1 km)
Transport to and around Grand Rapids
The nearest airport is in Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), located 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you might consider flying into Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County), which is 31.7 mi (51 km) away.
If you'd rather travel by train, you can make your way to Grand Rapids Station.