What is Grand Rapids like?

A city steeped in history, Grand Rapids has a vibrant music and cultural scene. The city especially comes alive during summers, when festivals such as the Founders Fest and GRandJazzFest celebrate the ethnic and cultural diversity of the place.

Things to do in Grand Rapids

Sports fans have more than a few options for entertainment in Grand Rapids. They can root for Grand Rapids Griffins at a game of ice hockey, or cheer Grand Rapids Drive at DeltaPlex Arena. Fans of music can buy tickets to the Breakaway Music Festival, an annual fixture on Grand Rapids' calendar, while art enthusiasts can discover local talent at the Grand Rapids Festival of Arts, which has seen enthusiastic participation by artists and art aficionados alike since 1969.

Venues to check out in Grand Rapids

Given the city's status as a major tourist attraction, it does not come as a surprise that it has more than a few live concert venues. Van Andel Arena, Orbit Room and DeltaPlex are three notable live concert venues in Grand Rapids. The city also has more than its fair share of intimate spaces, such as One Trick Pony and Founders Brewing Co., the latter renowned for its craft beers. In addition, in Grand Rapids you can find one of the oldest history museums in the country, as well as the Wealthy Theater, a venue that dates back to 1911. Known as much for its beer tourism as for its thriving arts scene, Grand Rapids has venues of all sizes and experiences, including the modern 20 Monroe Live and the nostalgia-inducing The Pyramid Scheme.