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  • Contribute to the green movement by visiting the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Built in 2007, it's the first purpose-built museum to be designated LEED Gold-certified by the U.S. Green Building Council.
  • Picnic on Windmill Island in the picturesque Dutch enclave of Holland, on Lake Michigan. Spring brings a world-class tulip festival to town.
  • Ride a dune buggy over the vast dunes of Lake Michigan with Saugatuck Dune Rides. Tours run May through September and last 35 minutes.
  • Learn more about the city's favorite son, 38th U.S. President Gerald R. Ford, at his presidential library and museum, built at his childhood home on Pearl Street.

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Hotels

from: $139

Courtyard Grand Rapids Downtown

11 Monroe Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Map

Distance: 0.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
from: $154

Amway Grand Plaza

187 Monroe N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Map

Distance: 0.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
from: $76

Days Hotel Grand Rapids Downtown

310 Pearl Street NW/I-196
Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Map

Distance: 0.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0

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Attractions

Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts

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41 Sheldon Blvd. SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503

Distance: 0.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: For more than three decades, the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts has showcased the most... Read More
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Grand Rapids Art Museum

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101 Monroe Center
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503

Distance: 0.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The ultra modern and energy-efficient design of Grand Rapids Art Museum is as sleek as its interior, where more than 5,000 works of art include sculpture, photography, prints, and paintings. ... Read More
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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

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1000 East Beltline NE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525

Distance: 4.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Visitors can easily spend an afternoon or full day exploring the gardens, nature trails, and... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Grand Rapids

Distance (mi.)
Grand Rapids Kent County International Airport 8.8 map
Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport 113.0 map
Detroit Wayne County Airport 128.8 map

Other Smaller Airports near Grand Rapids

Distance (mi.)
Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport 49.7 map
Lansing Capital City Airport 56.4 map
Saginaw Bay City/Midland/Tri City Airport 93.0 map

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