Grand Rapids offers visitors a great combination of historical architecture, interesting museums, and energetic outdoor activities for the whole family. In Heritage Hill, you can explore an exceptional display of historic architecture dating back to 1844 – take a self-guided walking tour through this huge open-air museum before visiting the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum and the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

The Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park is a must for all art lovers, and energetic visitors can enjoy hiking in Millennium Park, zip-lining in the John Ball Zoo, or paddling the Grand River Heritage Trail before satisfying their thirst on one of several craft brewery tours.

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