• Grand Rapids Public Museum
272 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
A museum featuring exhibits on local history, culture, and a planetarium.
Website: grpm.org

• John Ball Zoo
1300 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
A family-friendly zoo with interactive animal experiences.
Website: jbzoo.org

• Grand Rapids Art Museum
101 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Features contemporary art and rotating exhibitions.
Website: artmuseumgr.org

• Downtown Market
435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
A vibrant marketplace with food vendors, eateries, and local shops.
Website: downtownmarketgr.com

• Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
1000 E Beltline Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525
A 158-acre botanical garden and outdoor sculpture park featuring a tropical conservatory and Japanese garden.
Website: meijergardens.org

• Zivio Modern European Tavern (Our favorite)
724 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
A vibrant spot offering European-inspired dishes and creative cocktails.

• Butcher’s Union
438 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Known for hearty American dishes and an extensive whiskey selection.

• Blue Dog Tavern
2239 44th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
A laid-back neighborhood bar offering craft beers, cocktails, and a friendly atmosphere.

• The Mitten Brewing Company
527 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
A brewery with creative pizzas and a cozy atmosphere

• Greyline Brewing Co. (Jon’s favorite)
1727 Alpine Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
A small-batch brewery offering a rotating selection of beers and casual bites.

• 7 Monks Taproom
740 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Popular for its extensive beer list featuring local, national, and international brews.

• Perrin Brewing Co. (Martha’s favorite)
5910 Comstock Park Dr NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321
Known for a wide variety of craft beers, including seasonal options and IPAs.

• Brewery Vivant (Ri’s favorite)
925 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
A brewery housed in a former church, specializing in Belgian-style beers, food, and house-made brews.

✨ Cocktails ✨

• Drip Drop Cocktail Room
445 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Known for its creative cocktails in a speakeasy-style atmosphere.

• Less Traveled by Long Road
959 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
A relaxed spot offering cocktails and small bites, part of Long Road Distillers

• Knoop Rooftop Beer Garden
131 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rooftop bar offering craft beer, cocktails, and stunning views.

• Long Road Distillers
537 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Distillery and bar featuring house-made spirits and cocktails.