This a free, annual event hosted by the City of Grand Rapids. It is going on Sept 16-Oct 3, but the art is usually left around the city for awhile. For anyone that has not been before, it is a must see.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is a large garden, park, and butterfly/animal habitat. A must see for anyone visiting the area.

Grand Rapids is known as Beer City USA because it hosts the largest amount of local breweries in a city, in the US. They all specialize in multiple styles of your favorite drinks and the food in each place is unique. Some of out favorite must try places include (but are not limited to):

Brewery Vivant

The Mitten Brewing

Stella's Lounge

Hopcat

Harmony Hall

Founder's Brewery

New Holland Knickerbocker

Grand Rapids Brewing Company

And many more...

Download the Brewsader app on your phone and add codes to the app as you visit local bars in order to get free merchandise.