We hope you will share in some of our most-adored spots around the city!

Meijer Gardens | If you do nothing else during your stay in Grand Rapids, MI, do this! Meijer Gardens is a garden and sculpture park that is both the pride of the city, and an absolute family favorite.

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum | President Ford also graduated from the University of Michigan. Go blue!

Downtown Market | Some rotating, some consistent food and drink stalls. All interesting and delicious! Do not leave without an ice cream cone from Love’s.

Grand Rapids Public Museum | Learn more about Grand Rapids, MI history here! There are also shows in the Roger B. Chaffee planetarium, which is a special spot for STEM-loving Camille.

Grand Rapids Art Museum |The GRAM for short, check out an gorgeous art collection here, in a beautiful building right in the heart of downtown!

Amway Grand Plaza |This hotel, which is also hosting our block of rooms, is the prettiest in the city! It is home to some of the best cocktail bars around. Be sure to make a wish in the lobby fountain before you leave!

While once Furniture City USA, Grand Rapids is now known as Beer City USA, boasting over 40 breweries around town. From international distributors like Founder’s Brewing to local favorites like Brewery Vivant, there is something for everyone’s tastes. Here are some of our go-tos, but serious beer drinkers should also get more information here.

Founder’s Brewing | A classic! Alex loves the All Day IPA and Pretzels with Beer Cheese; Camille loves trying a flight.

New Holland Brewing / The Knickerbocker | Alex orders the Dragon’s Milk Stout and Pepperoni Pinwheels; Camille goes for the craft cocktails (with homemade liquors!) and Chocolate Torte. Bridge Street is a fun going-out spot, in general!

Brewery Vivant | Situated in a building - and neighborhood - full of character!

Although Grand Rapids, MI is known for its breweries, there are other fun options to explore too.

House Rules Board Game Lounge | Play a game, have a drink! Camille and Alex love to play Codenames, Hanabi, Monopoly, and Poker.

The BOB | Short for ‘Big Old Building’, the BOB is a cornerstone (literally!) of Grand Rapids and boasts great beer and bar food.

Here are some of our top dining picks around Grand Rapids.

MDRD | Conveniently located in the Amway Grand Plaza, MDRD serves up an impressive menu of Spanish cuisine and a long wine list. It also boasts a beautiful view of the city. Do not miss this spot!

San Chez | Another family favorite! San Chez has been around for a few decades (a testament to its tastiness!), and Camille always ate here with her parents and sister, Olivia, before concerts and other nights out downtown.

Paddock Place | Owned by the same group as the wedding catering, Paddock Place was where Camille’s family would often spend Easter or Mother’s Day brunch. A well-appointed restaurant, in an old mansion!

Rose’s on Reeds Lake | Also owned by the same group as the wedding catering, Rose’s on Reeds Lake offers yummy food in a cozy environment. Better yet, it is located right on a lovely lake!

Reserve Wine and Food | Artful dinners and an extensive wine list.

Donkey Taqueria | A Grand Rapids, MI hotspot for Mexican food - the tacos and margaritas are the most popular!

Uncle Cheetah’s Soup Shop | If you are on the hunt for a soup and sandwich in an unassuming storefront, this is your place. No frills, just food. Their classics are fantastic, as well as their rotating - and adventurous - menu!

Camille was a coffee shop frequenter as a high school student in Grand Rapids, MI, and now tries to visit all of her favorite spots during visits home.

Anna’s House | Camille and Alex love to split something sweet, like the Pancakes or Waffles, and something savory like the Skillets. But, everything on the menu is delicious! Go early, as this is a diner, and no reservations are accepted.

Madcap Coffee | A Grand Rapids mainstay! Camille and Alex take their coffee black.

Outside Coffee Co | Find yourself sipping coffee and eating toasts from a camper! Fall - Spring dining takes place in igloos, on an adorable block of the city!

Lyon Street Cafe | The espresso and seasonal drinks are Camille’s favorite! A well-lit space to work, too.

The best meals are followed by dessert! These are the must-visits.

Jersey Junction | Grab the best ice cream cone around, and take a walk along Reed’s Lake to enjoy it!

Robinette's Apple Orchard | Camille worked here, in the bakery, during high school. She has sampled everything they sell (many times over…) and endorses all of the baked goods - washed down with apple cider, of course!

Brown Butter Crepes | Growing up, Camille and her sister, Olivia, loved this spot! Of the french pastries, crepes are Alex’s favorite.

Le Bon Macaron | Camille and her sister, Olivia, also loved it here! Between the Grand Rapids, MI and Ann Arbor, MI locations, they have tried most of the menu. Follow the macarons up with a pot of french roast, or a fancy espresso drink!