Make a weekend of it! From craft breweries to scenic river walks, Grand Rapids has plenty to explore between wedding festivities. Check out what the city has to offer below!
Visit the world’s most attended public art event for the final days it's in town! ArtPrize has 950+ artists from 42 U.S. states and 53 countries displaying their work in 170+ venues across downtown Grand Rapids.
While you're in town, take a look at all the creative beauty Grand Rapids has to offer!
This 158-acre attraction features the most comprehensive outdoor sculpture collection in the Midwest, indoor and outdoor gardens, largest tropical conservatory in the state, and nature trails with guided tram!
Quantity and quality make Grand Rapids the top choice of beer lovers. There are more than 40 craft breweries within a 30-minute drive and each of them produces a distinctly delicious lineup of liquid bliss.
Visit one of the local breweries and bars in walking distance to our venue: Wise Men Distillery, Flanagan's Irish Pub, Lumber Baron Bar, and SIDECARGR!
This museum offers world-class exhibits on history, nature, cultural heritage and more. Ride a 1928 carousel, catch a show in the planetarium or eat in the cafe overlooking the Grand River! (General Admission charged)
John Ball Zoo has been delighting Grand Rapids residents and visitors since 1891, when a small menagerie of animals – known as the “Ball 40” – began to be assembled on land donated by namesake John Ball, one of the city’s founding fathers!
You can visit animals like pygmy hippos, red pandas, chimpanzees, snow leopards and lions!