Sam & Liesl

8.15.2025 • Grand Rapids, MI
27 Days To Go!

Sam & Liesl

8.15.2025 • Grand Rapids, MI
27 Days To Go!

Things to Do

Explore this page to take on our "First Date Challenge" (all three things in one day), learn of our favorite spots for fun, and check out some great places to eat!

The First Date Challenge

Madcap Coffee Company

Picture of Madcap Coffee Company
98 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
(888) 866-9091

Visit the site of Sam and Liesl's first date! We spent two hours here talking until the workers kicked us out because they had closed.

Website

Grand Rapids Downtown Market

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435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
(616) 805-5308

After we had gotten kicked out of Madcap on our first date, we walked to the GR Downtown Market to shop and get dinner! This place is so cool!

Reeds Lake Trail

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Reeds Lake Trail, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA

Conclude your "tour de Liesl and Sam's first date" with a visit to Reed's Lake! Many good memories for both of us here with friends too.

Fun Things to Do

Pinball Land

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114 Courtland St, Rockford, MI 49341, USA

Pinball Land has become a favorite of ours, as Liesl discovered her love for the game "Q*bert" here. So many great games here and great for families!

Warehouse One Antiques & Collectibles

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449 Century Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
(616) 235-9292

There are three total antique shops in this huge warehouse building, so make sure to check them all out! We have only gotten lost inside them a couple times...

Pickleball Court

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Belknap Park, 30 Coldbrook St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA

Pickleball has become one of our favorite sports to play together. Sam is currently winning the all-time series...

Maple Hill Golf

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5555 Ivanrest Ave SW, Grandville, MI 49418, USA
(616) 538-0290

On our quest to become good golfers, our journey has led us to the driving range at Maple Hill many times. Although, neither of us have hit the submarine yet...

Calvin University

Picture of Calvin University
3201 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA
(616) 526-6000

We feel obligated to put our alma mater on here. With Peet's Coffee, the Nature Preserve, the Sem Pond, what more is there to want? Maybe take a "Calvin Walk" if you're feeling romantic... ;)

FERAL - New and Used Outdoor Goods

1031 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
(616) 326-0091

A new spot that has great new and used outdoor gear. Make sure to find the used clothes section at the back of the store!

Restaurants

Horrocks Market

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4455 Breton Rd SE, Kentwood, MI 49508, USA
(616) 455-7998

Sam is a little bit obsessed with this place. In addition to being an epic grocery store, it has a restaurant at the back that is awesome.

Eastern Kille Distillery

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7755 Childsdale Ave NE, Rockford, MI 49341, USA
(616) 209-8583

Our trips to Pinball Land usually include a stop to the Eastern Kille Distillery in Rockford. The pizza and drinks are incredible!

Donkey Taqueria

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665 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
(616) 259-9483

Tacos? So good. Vibes? Also good. Overall? Good.

Knoop Rooftop Cocktail Lounge

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131 Ionia Ave SW 8th Floor, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
(616) 600-0141

We have celebrated dating anniversaries, good grades, and more here! Really good views from up there.