Highest-rated things to do in Grand Rapids, according to Tripadvisor
Highest-rated things to do in Grand Rapids, according to Tripadvisor
"For those who are lost, there will always be cities that feel like home," Simon Van Booy wrote in his 2011 novel "Everything Beautiful Began After," and what better way to find the cities that might feel like home than to get lost? Travel beckons, and there are many great cities to explore in the U.S. From New York to Los Angeles, Chicago to Miami, and Las Vegas to San Francisco, metro regions in the U.S. offer an incredible range of activities, attractions, and cultural monuments to enjoy.
Every city has its own unique history—stories of industry, immigration, and imagination. Plus, each city offers its own geographical specificity: San Francisco's gorgeous heights and quad-killing hills; the bustling boroughs of New York and how they wind around bodies of water; the flat desert of Las Vegas with its tremendous, wide-open sky (try stargazing at the nearby Red Rock Canyon for awe-inspiring views of the heavens).
Each city also has its own flavor. Some metros are practically a Baskin-Robbins of adventure, featuring all kinds of flavors, some of which might be complex, unfamiliar, or even new. Los Angeles, for example, can be experienced in so many ways, from its history as the motion picture and entertainment capital to its modern incarnation as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world—there are many versions of LA to visit, just as there are many iterations of San Francisco, New York, and Las Vegas. Cities, after you scratch the surface, reveal even more treasures within—but first, you must know where to begin!
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Grand Rapids using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of May 31, 2024.
#30. Master Arts Theatre
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 75 77th St. Southwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#29. Grand Rapids Public Library
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 111 Library St. Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#28. Greyline Brewing Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 1727 Alpine Ave. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#27. Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
- Rating: 5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 30 Division Ave. North Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#26. Locked 460 Escape Rooms
- Rating: 5/5 (577 reviews)
- Address: 2035 28th St. Southeast Next to Buffalo Wild Wings Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#25. La Grande Vitesse
- Rating: 4/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: Calder Plaza Building Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#24. Circle Theatre
- Rating: 5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 1703 Robinson Road Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#23. LaFontsee Galleries
- Rating: 5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 833 Lake Drive Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#22. Long Road Distillers
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 537 Leonard St. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#21. 20 Monroe Live
- Rating: 4.5/5 (82 reviews)
- Address: 11 Ottawa Ave. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#20. Gerald R. Ford Airport Viewing Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 4910 Kraft Ave. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#19. Fish Ladder
- Rating: 4/5 (168 reviews)
- Address: 634 Front Ave. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#18. Broadway Grand Rapids
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 122 Lyon St. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#17. Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Address: 3142 4 Mile Road Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#16. Aquinas College
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 1607 Robinson Road Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#15. Blandford Nature Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 1715 Hillburn Ave. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#14. Grand Rapids Children's Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (237 reviews)
- Address: 11 Sheldon Ave. Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#13. Calvin Ecosystem Preserve & Native Gardens
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 1750 East Beltline Ave. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#12. Cathedral of Saint Andrew
- Rating: 5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 301 Sheldon Ave. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#11. Grand Rapids Symphony
- Rating: 5/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 300 Ottawa Ave. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#10. Heritage Hill Historic District
- Rating: 4.5/5 (140 reviews)
- Address: 126 College Ave. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#9. Fulton Street Farmers Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 1147 Fulton St. East Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#8. Grand Rapids Art Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (269 reviews)
- Address: 101 Monroe Center St. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#7. John Ball Zoo
- Rating: 4/5 (777 reviews)
- Address: 1300 Fulton St. West Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#6. Van Andel Arena
- Rating: 4.5/5 (464 reviews)
- Address: 130 Fulton St. West Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#5. The American Horse by Nina Akamu
- Rating: 4.5/5 (407 reviews)
- Address: Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#4. Meyer May House
- Rating: 5/5 (461 reviews)
- Address: 450 Madison Ave. Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#3. Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (724 reviews)
- Address: 272 Pearl St. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#2. Gerald R. Ford Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,151 reviews)
- Address: 303 Pearl St. Northwest Grand Rapids, Michigan
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#1. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
- Rating: 5/5 (3,058 reviews)
- Address: 1000 East Beltline Ave. Northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Andrea Richards, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 100 metros.
