Grand Rapids Area Information

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GRANDRAPIDS

A R E A I N F O R M A T I O N A N D R E S O U R C E S C O L D W E L L B A N K E R S C H M I D T R E L O C A T I O N S E R V I C E S C O L D W E L L B A N K E R S C H M I D T R E L O C A T I O N S E R V I C E S U P D A T E D 0 3 / 2 0 2 3

Brief History of Grand Rapids

NATIVE AMERICANS

The Hopewell peoples occupied this region more than 2,000 years ago and built great earthen mounds - some of which are still preserved today. Around 1700 AD, people of the Three Fires - Ottawa (Odawa), Chippewa (Ojibwa) and Potawatomi Indians - established villages around the Grand River. You can learn more about the Native American people of Grand Rapids here.

EARLY SETTLERS

French-Canadian Joseph La Framboise and his wife, Magdalene, who was of mixed Ottawa and French descent, established the first fur-trading post here in 1806 Twenty-some years later, Detroit-born Louis Campau, known as the official founder of Grand Rapids, built a trading post, blacksmith shop and cabin on the banks of the Grand River Grand Rapids became a village in 1838 and a city in 1850 You can learn more about the people of Grand Rapids here.

GYPSUM MINES

Gypsum (plaster) mining was the area's first major industry. Commercial gypsum operation began in 1841 and there were eventually thirteen separate mine operators. Our plaster was sent around the world, leading citizens to view gypsum as a "mine of apparently inexhaustible wealth to our city". The mines are no longer active and now serve as secure dry storage sites

FURNITURE CITY

Grand Rapids became a major lumbering center in the late 19th century, processing logs that were floated down the Grand River from elsewhere in the region The ready supply of timber led to the city's second great industry - fine wood furniture. At the height of the lumber boom, Grand Rapids was home to 44 furniture companies and the city was recognized worldwide as America's Furniture City. Today, our manufacturing focus has shifted away from residential furniture to office furniture, but the Heritage Hill mansions of lumber barons and furniture magnates still bear witness to glorious era.

RAILROADS

The Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad, founded in 1854, became the country's longest north-south rail line when it provided passenger and freight services between Cincinnati, Ohio and the Straits of Mackinac, the waterway between Michigan's Lower and Upper Peninsulas. The railroad largely ceased operation a century later - and much of the old railway, along with other abandoned rail lines, has been converted to paved biking and running trails.

BEER CITY

In 1836, Englishman John Pannell built a small brewery in what would become downtown Grand Rapids The local brewing scene thrived until Prohibition and limped along thereafter - the last remaining brewery closed in 1951 Our long dry-spell ended in 1997, when a pair of college classmates opened Canal Street Brewing, which was later renamed Founders Brewing Company. Founders is now the larges of 75+ local craft breweries - and Grand Rapids is now acknowledged as Beer City USA.

HEALTH CARE

In 1945, Grand Rapids became the first city in the world to fluoridate its drinking water - a move hailed as one of the 20th century's greatest public health achievements. Local innovators went on to pioneer advances in rehabilitative care, joint implants, generic drugs and more before establishing on of the 21st century's fastest growing life-sciences clusters - the Medical Mile

HISTORIC SITES

Tour covered bridges, historic homes, lighthouses and more! Learn more here

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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD & BETTY FORD

President Gerald R. Ford wasn't actually born in Grand Rapids, but since his mother moved here when he was two weeks old, the city has always claimed him as a native son. Ford never quibbled with that assertion - he LOVED Grand Rapids.

Ford's 1941 law degree from Yale University would have given him entry to the finest law firms in the nation's largest cities. Instead, he chose to return to Grand Rapids to practice law. He went on to serve the city and its region for thirteen terms in the U.S. House of Representatives before his ascension to the Presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal

Today, Grand Rapids continues to honor the lives of Gerald Ford and his wife, Betty, who also grew up here The Gerald R Ford International Airport and Gerald R Ford Freeway (I-196) are daily reminders of their influence The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum is a spectacular exploration of their lives and times. The President and First Lade are buried on the grounds of the Museum, in a quiet site that invites visitation and reflection

Learn more about President Gerald Ford and Betty Ford.

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President Gerald R Ford and first lady Betty Ford smile after he was sworn in as the nation’s chief executive at the White House, Aug 9, 1974 | AP Photo
"I have alwaysbelieved that most people are mostly good, most of the time."
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Gerald
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Ford upon receiving the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award May 21st, 2001

Neighborhood Spotlight

Grand Rapids Magazine gives a breakdown of the nearly 30 neighborhoods contained within the city of Grand Rapids - check out their article here.

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Grand Rapids Regions

Northwest Grand Rapids offers shopping, spectator sports, farm adventures and all sorts of opportunities for outdoor recreation. This area includes the communities of Alpine, Comstock Park and Sparta

Southwest Grand Rapids encompasses everything from a huge outlet shopping mall and sprawling family fun center to miles of paved bike trails. This area includes the communities of Byron Center, Grandville and Wyoming

Northeast Grand Rapids boasts on of the world's 100 most-visited art museums, a picturesque shopping village and great outdoor recreation This area includes the communities of Cannonsburg, Cedar Springs and Rockford

Southeast Grand Rapids is jam-packed with malls, box stores, specialty shops, restaurants, nightclubs and movie theaters - all close to the airport and major highways. This area includes the communities of Ada, Caledonia, Cascade, Dutton, East Grand Rapids, Kentwood and Lowell.

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The Essentials HOSPITALS

Catherine's Health Center

501(c)3 health system in Kent County, providing primary medical, behavioral, and dental care to all, regardless of insurance status

Main Campus: 950 36th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509

616-336-8800

Corewell Health

Previously Spectrum Health, a not-for-profit health system in Michigan offering a full continuum of care

Main Campus: 100 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

616-391-1774

Forest View Psychiatric Hospital

1055 Medical Park Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

616-942-9610

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

235 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

616-840-8341

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services

300 68th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548

616-455-5000

Trinity Health Saint Mary's Hospital

200 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Mi 49503

616-685-5000

University of Michigan Health - West Hospital: 5901 Byron Center Ave SW

616-252-7200

PUBLIC BUILDINGS

City of Grand Rapids

300 Monroe NW

616.456.3000

Kent County Administration

300 Monroe NW

616 632 7590

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

Grand Rapids - Our Inclusive Community

VISITOR INFORMATION

Downtown Ambassadors

Roaming hospitality team in teal/blue uniforms

616 250 8263

Visitor Center at Gerald R. Ford Airport

616 233 6076

Welcome Center at GRAM

101 Monroe Center NW

616 831 1000

CITY PARKING

Grand Rapids Parking Services

Ellis Parking Company

TRANSPORTATION

Air : Gerald R. Ford International Airport

5500 44th St SE - 616 233 6000

Bus

Greyhound Bus - 250 Grandville Ave SW - 616 456 1700

Public Transit: DASH - Downtown Grand Rapids

Public Transit: Rapid - 250 Grandville Ave. SW - 616.456.7514

Public Transit: Silverline - Downtown GR/Division Ave. Corridor

Ride Share

Lyft

SteadyFare

Uber

Train : Amtrak

440 Century Ave SW - 800 USA RAIL

Other : Taxis/Limos/Car Rentals & More

The Office of Equity and Engagement for the City of Grand Rapids

Multicultural Resources in West Michigan

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COST OF LIVING COMPARISONS

Ada Byron Center Caledonia East Grand Rapids Forest Hills Grand Rapids Grandville Hudsonville Jenison Kentwood Rockford Sparta Walker Wyoming ** Michigan ** USA Overall 121.7 102.5 104 8 120 1 113 6 89 5 96 2 99 1 93.8 92.4 103.7 93.7 93.3 87.4 91.5 100 Median Home Cost $568,600 $371,900 $387,300 $537,600 $423,500 $247,900 $300,400 $349,500 $307,400 $275,400 $355,800 $282,200 $291,900 $224,200 $218,700 $338,100 Groceries 102.3 98.8 99 2 98 5 101 6 95 2 97 3 98 2 96.6 96.1 98.9 95.5 96.5 94.3 93.4 100 Health 81.2 81.2 81 2 81 2 81 2 81 2 81 2 81 3 81.3 81.2 81.2 81.2 81.2 81.2 84.8 100 Housing 179.2 116.4 122 6 174 8 154 3 78 2 97 108 7 91.4 86.4 117.2 86.4 90.3 70.8 71.2 100 Transportation 96.8 98.2 100 4 97 8 95 0 95 1 97 5 94 7 96.6 96.5 102.7 101.7 94.1 96.6 115.1 100 Utilities 100 100 100 100 99 9 99 9 100 6 97 9 97.9 99.9 100 100 100.2 99.9 100.1 100 C O L D W E L L B A N K E R S C H M I D T R E L O C A T I O N S E R V I C E S U P D A T E D 0 3 / 2 0 2 3 G R A N D R A P I D S A R E A I N F O R M A T I O N DATA FROM WWW BESTPLACES NET AS OF 3/2023

AREA DEMOGRAPHICS

MEDIAN HOME SOLD PRICE

AVERAGE MONTHLY REN

Ada Byron Center Caledonia East Grand Rapids Forest Hills Grand Rapids Grandville Hudsonville Jenison Kentwood Rockford Sparta Walker Wyoming City Population 14,343 6,860 1,551 11,381 28,327 197,858 16,043 7,598 17,570 53,884 6,131 4,255 25,149 76,625 Average Age 40.4 38.5 30.8 39 41.1 31.1 35.3 32 38 9 34 8 33 2 34 9 35 1 33 1 Avg. Household Income $119,286 $63,992 $60,673 $107,824 $118,788 $39.913 $53,490 $53,899 $56,381 $49,201 $48,641 $41,031 $49,587 $46,672 Avg. Commute Time 20.2 minutes 21.1 minutes 22.6 minutes 20.9 minutes 19.6 minutes 19.4 minutes 22.3 minutes 21.4 minutes 22 6 minutes 20 0 minutes 24 2 minutes 23 5 minutes
Ada Byron Center Caledonia East Grand Rapids Forest Hills Grand Rapids Grandville Hudsonville Jenison Kentwood Rockford Sparta Walker Wyoming Studio $1,420 $1,020 $1,170 $1,070 $1,320 $970 $890 $940 $870 $950 $1,050 $800 $920 $900 1 Bedroom $1,500 $1,070 $1,240 $1,120 $1,390 $1,030 $940 $1,060 $980 $1,010 $1,100 $840 $970 $950 2 C O L D W E L L B A N K E R S C H M I D T R E L O C A T I O N S E R V I C E S U P D A T E D 0 3 / 2 0 2 3 G R A N D R A P I D S A R E A I N F O R M A T I O N DATA FROM WWW BESTPLACES NET
AS OF 03/2023 Ada Byron Center Caledonia East Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Grandville Hudsonville Jenison Kentwood Rockford Sparta Walker Wyoming 2 Bedroom $402,400 $292,200 $224,000 $360,000 $214,300 $230,000 $208,500 $245,000 $180,000 $235,000 $207,700 $244,900 $191,000 3 Bedroom $390,000 $330,000 $270,000 $430,000 $252,800 $278,500 $290,000 $304,000 $280,000 $325,500 $235,000 $299,000 $235,000 4 Bedroom $560,000 $475,000 $407,900 $681,000 $279,900 $329,500 $365,000 $339,000 $340,000 $388,000 $253,500 $340,000 $280,000 5 Bedroom $700,000 $626,500 $440,000 $1,100,000 $325,000 $382,500 $496,900 $479,900 $426,500 $450,000$451,000 $335,000 1 Bedroom$299,500$285,000 $202,000$115,000 $192,500 $142,500 $161,000 $105,100 $246,000 $113,000 AS OF 03/2023 AS OF 03/2023

Kent Intermediate School District Information

PUBLIC DISTRICT LINKS

Byron Center Public Schools

Caledonia Community Schools

Cedar Springs Public Schools

Comstock Park Public Schools

East Grand Rapids Public Schools

Forest Hills Public Schools

Godfrey Lee Public Schools

Godwin Heights Public Schools

Grand Rapids Public Schools

Grandville Public Schools

Kelloggsville Public Schools

Kenowa Hills Public Schools

Kent City Community Schools

Kentwood Public Schools

Lowell Area Schools

Northview Public Schools

Rockford Public Schools

Sparta Area Schools

Thornapple Kellogg Schools

Wyoming Public Schools

PRIVATE SCHOOL LINKS

Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids

Calvin Christian Schools

Grand Rapids Christian Schools

Public School Academies & Charters

OTHER LINKS

Kent ISD

US Department of Education

Michigan Department of Education

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West Michigan Colleges and Universities

Aquinas College

Calvin University

Calvin Theological Seminary

Cornerstone University

Davenport University

Grace Christian University

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids Theological Seminary

Grand Valley State University

Hope College

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Kuyper College

Kendall College of Art and Design

Muskegon Community College

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Other Colleges & Universities with West Michigan campuses

Baker College

Central Michigan University

Ferris State University

Davenport University

Michigan State University - College of Human Medicine

Northwood University

Olivet Nazarene University

Spring Arbor University

Western Michigan University

University of Phoenix

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Downtown Area Shuttle

The previous DASH West and DASH North routes are being consolidated into a single circulator to better serve visitors, residents, and anyone trying to get around downtown Grand Rapids. The new route will launch on Monday, May 8th, 2023, and continue to be completely FREE to ride

The DASH Circulator will operate every 15 minutes for the following hours:

Monday - Friday: 7 am - midnight

Saturday: 11 am - 1 am

Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm

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Art & Culture

AIR ZOO

FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS & SCULPTURE PARK

GERALD R. FORD PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM

GRAND RAPIDS AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM

GRAND RAPIDS ART MUSEUM

GRAND RAPIDS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM

GUN LAKE CASINO

JOHN BALL ZOO

URBAN INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

PERFORMING ARTS

ACTORS' THEATRE

616.234.3946

BROADWAY GRAND RAPIDS

616.235.6285

CIRCLE THEATRE

616.456.6656

DOG STORY THEATER

616.452.9234

GRAND RAPIDS BALLET

616 454 4771

GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC THEATRE

616 222 6650 616 454 9451

GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY

JEWISH THEATRE GRAND RAPIDS

616 234 3595

OPERA GRAND RAPIDS

616 451 2741

ST CECILIA MUSIC CENTER

616 459 2224

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6151 Portage Rd., Portage
1000 East Beltline Ave. NE
303 Pearl St. NW
616.254.0400 87 Monroe Center NW
616.540.2943 101 Monroe Center NW -
616 831 1000 11 Sheldon Ave NE -
616 235 4726
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272 Pearl St NW -
616 929 1700
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269 792 7777 1300 W Fulton -
616 336 4300 2 W Fulton
616 454 7000
ATTRACTIONS

Entertainment

MAJOR MUSIC VENUES

DOWNTOWN

20 MONROE LIVE

11 Ottawa Ave. NW - 844.678.5483

DEVOS PERFORMANCE HALL

303 Monroe Ave. NW - 616.742.6500

ST. CECELIA MUSIC CENTER

24 Ransom Ave NE - 616 459 2224

THE INTERSECTION

133 Grandville Ave. SW - 616-451-8232

THE PYRAMID SCHEME

68 Commerce Ave. SW - 616.272.3758

STUDIO C LISTENING ROOM

123 Ionia Ave SW - 616 900 9500

VAN ANDEL ARENA

130 W. Fulton St. - 616.742.6600

NORTHEAST

MEIJER GARDENS - AMPHITHEATRE

1000 East Beltline Ave NE - 616 957 1580

FOREST HILLS FINE ARTS CENTER

600 Forest Hill Ave SE - 616 493 8965

SOUTHWEST

VAN SINGEL FINE ARTS CENTER

8500 Burlingame Ave. SW - 616.878.6800

SPECTATOR SPORTS

BERLIN RACEWAY

NASCAR Home Track

2060 Berlin Fair Dr - 616 677 5000

GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS

AHL Hockey

130 W Fulton St - 616 774 4585

WEST MICHIGAN WHITECAPS

Class A Baseball

4500 West River Dr. NE - 616.784.4131

GRAND RAPIDS DRIVE

NBA G-League Basketball

2500 Turner Ave NW - 844 GR DRIVE

GRAND RAPIDS FOOTBALL CLUB

National Premier Soccer

162 Houseman Ave. SE

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Breweries

DOWNTOWN

ATWATER BREWERY - GRAND RAPIDS

201 Michigan St. NW - 616.649.3020

B.O.B.'S BREWERY

20 MONROE AVE NW - 616 356 2000

CITY BUILT BREWING COMPANY

820 Monroe Ave. NW Suite 155 - 616.805.5755

FOUNDERS BREWING COMPANY

235 Grandville Ave. SW - 616.776.1195

FOUNTAIN HILL BREWERY

151 Fountain St NE - 616 234 3700

GRAND RAPIDS BREWING COMPANY

1 Ionia Ave. SW - 616.458.7000

UPTOWN

ARVON BREWING CO. - GR TAPROOM

1006 Division Ave. S - 616.340.9372

BRASS RING BREWING

2404 Eastern Ave SE - 616 460 1587

BREWERY VIVANT

925 Cherry St. SE - 616.719.1604

EAST WEST BREWING COMPANY

1400 Lake Dr SE - 616 288 5250

HARMONY BREWING COMPANY

1551 Lake Dr. SE - 616.233.0063

SPECIATION ARTISAN ALES

928 Wealthy St SE

BROAD LEAF WESTSIDE

443 Bridge St. NW - 616.254.0105

JOLLY PUMPKIN PIZZERIA AND BREWERY

428 Bridge St NW - 616 419 4676

KÜSTERER BRAUHAUS

642 Bridge St. NW - 616.451.4255

THE MITTEN BREWING COMPANY

527 Leonard St NW - 616 608 5612

NEW HOLLAND - THE KNICKERBOCKER

417 Bridge St. NW - 616.345.5642

NORTHWEST

BRICK HAUS BREWS

133 E. Division St., Sparta - 616.383.1155

COOPERSVILLE BREWING CO.

1275 W Randall St , Coopersville - 616 384 3364

GREYLINE BREWING COMPANY

1727 Alpine Ave. NW

LOST ART BREWHOUSE

3393 Remembrance Rd NW - 616 805 4768

PERRIN BREWING COMPANY

5910 Comstock Park Dr. NW - 616.551.1957

PINK BARREL CELLARS

3025 6 Mile Rd NW - 616 784 0058

TRAIL POINT BREWING COMPANY

6035 Lake Michigan Dr., Allendale - 616.895.2739

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WEST SIDE
A detailed "Beer Map" Brochure provided by Experience GR can be found here

Breweries Continued

SOUTHEAST

707 WINERY AND BREWERY

9175 Cherry Valley Ave SE Suite H - 616 710 0796

BIG BOILER BREWING

318 E. Main St., Suite B, Lowell - 616.987.3155

BROAD LEAF BREWERY & SPIRITS

2885 Lake Eastbrook Blvd. SE - 616.803.0602

EB COFFEE AND PUB

8980 N. Rogers Ct. SE, Suite D, Caledonia - 616.891.7700

GRAVEL BOTTOM CRAFT BREWERY

452 Ada Dr., Ada - 616.920.7398

JADEN JAMES BREWERY

4665 Broadmoor Ave SE, Suite 135 - 616 656 4665

NEW UNION BREWERY

400 W. Main St., Lowell - 616.319.7171

RAILTOWN BREWING COMPANY

3595 68th St SE, Caledonia - 616 881 2364

SCHMOHZ BREWING COMPANY

2600 Patterson Ave. SE - 616.949.0860

THORNAPPLE BREWING COMPANY

6262 28th St SE - 616 288 6907

WISE MEN DISTILLERY

4717 Broadmoor Ave SE, Suite F - 616.805.7003

NORTHEAST

ARCHIVAL BREWING

6266 W RIVER DR NE, BELMONT - 616 278 3194

BIER DISTILLERY

5295 West River Dr. NW Suite 100 - 616.888.9746

CEDAR SPRINGS BREWING COMPANY

95 N. Main, Cedar Springs - 616.696.2337

CRESTON BREWERY

1504 Plainfield Ave. NE - 616.805.4523

DEPOT NO. 36

31 Courtland St., Rockford - 616.951.7001

ROCKFORD BREWING COMPANY

12 E Bridge St , Rockford - 616 951 4677

SEVEN MONKS

740 Michigan St. NE - 616.265.5417

THIRD NATURE BREWING COMPANY

7733 Childsdale Ave NE, Rockford - 616 512 9314

SOUTHWEST

3 GATOS BREWERY

1760 44th St. SW, Suite 8 - 616.307.2215

5 LAKES BREW PUB

350 84th St SE Suite 480 - 616-359-9555

ADESANYA MEAD & MICROBREWERY

3012 28th St SW - 616.460.7404

ALEBIRD TAPHOUSE AND BREWERY

2619 84th St SW, Byron Center - 616 583 8457

BREWERY NYX

506 Oakland Ave. SW

OSGOOD BREWING

4051 Chicago Dr SW, Grandville - 616 432 3881

PIKE 51 BREWERY COMPANY

3768 Chicago Dr., Hudsonville - 616.662.4589

TWOGUYS BREWING

2356 Porter St. SW - 616.552.9690

WHITE FLAME BREWING COMPANY

5234 36th Ave , Hudsonville - 616 209 5098

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CIDERIES

ARCHIVAL BREWING

6266 West River Dr. NE, Belmont - 616.278.3194

FARMHAUS CIDER COMPANY

5025 Stanton St , Hudsonville - 616 920 1867

PAINTED TURTLE

3550 Alden Nash Ave NE - 616.987.3182

PEOPLE'S CIDER CO. - TASTING ROOM

539 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids

PINK BARREL CELLARS

3025 6 Mile Rd. NW - 616.784.0058

PUX CIDER

311 Fuller Ave NE - 616.288.6904

RIDGE CIDER COMPANY

351 W 136th St , Grant - 231 674 2040

ROBINETTE'S APPLE HAUS & WINERY

3142 4 Mile Rd. NE - 616.361.5567

THORNAPPLE BREWING COMPANY

6262 28th St - 616 288 6907

VANDER MILL - GRAND RAPIDS

505 Ball Ave. NE - 616.259.8828

MEADERIES

ADESANYA MEAD & MICROBREWERY

3012 28th St SW - 616 460 7404

ARCHIVAL BREWING

6266 West River Dr. NE - 616.278.3194

ARKTOS MEADERY

1251 Century Ave SW - 616 406 4444

GRIMSBY HOLLOW MEADERY

4525 N M37 Hwy. - 616.916.2418

THORNAPPLE BREWING COMPANY

6262 28th St. - 616.288.6907

DISTILLERIES

ATWATER BREWERY - GRAND RAPIDS 201 Michigan St. NW - 616.649.3020

BIER DISTILLERY 5295 West River Dr. NE, #100 - 616.888.9746

CEDAR SPRINGS BREWING COMPANY

95 N Main, Cedar Springs - 616 696 BEER

EASTERN KILLE DISTILLERY

700 Ottawa Ave. NW - 616.893.3305

LONG ROAD DISTILLERS

537 Leonard St NW - 616 228 4924

MICHIGAN MOONSHINE DISTILLERY

4005 Chicago Dr. SW - 616.259.1000

NEW HOLLAND - THE KNICKERBOCKER 417 Bridge St NW - 616 345 5642

SIERRA ROSE CELLARS

4665 Broadmoor Ave SE Ste. 135 - 616.656.4665

ST. JULIAN WINERY & DISTILLERY 4425 14 Mile Rd NE, Rockford - 616 263 9087

THORNAPPLE BREWING COMPANY

6262 28th St. - 616.288.6907

TWO JAMES SPIRITS

740 Michigan St. NE - 616.840.0502

WISE MEN DISTILLERY

4717 Broadmoor Ave SE - 616 805 7003

WISE MEN DISTILLERY - DOWNTOWN

146 Monroe Center - 616.228.4728

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Biking Around Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, and surrounding areas, offers hundreds of miles of paved nature trails and mountain bike trails. Most areas also have adopted bike-friendly streets!

You can visit ExperienceGR.com/Biking for suggested bike routes, bike shops and rentals, bike safety tips and more!

Check out the My City Bikes app for street, trail and mountain bike routes plus safety and preparation tips

For more information about trails and current riding conditions, visit the West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance.

The Michigan Department of Transportation has developed road and trail maps, broken down by region.

South (Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Muskegon and Ottawa Counties)

North (Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, and Osceola Counties)

And you can check out Michigan Trails for an interactive map of West Michigan Trails!

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Millennium Park

BEACH AND SPLASH PAD

Six acres of sandy beach on a clear 100-acre lake with a well-marked swimming area

Mehney Splash Pad with more than a dozen sprayers, buckets, splashers and more

Van Andel Beach House has a concession stand with hot food, snacks and ice-cream Lockers, changing rooms, restrooms and picnic tables available

BOAT RENTALS

DeVos Family Boathouse has kayaks, paddle boats, canoes and stand-up paddleboards for rent Access the lake surrounding the beach and recreation area, as well as Lake Leota to the North

TRAILS

Extensive network of trails totaling about 18 miles in length, all within the boundaries of the park

Most trails are paved, although there are several natural-surfaced trails for a more rustic hike

Trails connect with the Kent Trails as well as a City of Grand Rapids trail

Trails are open to foot traffic, bikes, roller blades and other human-powered devices

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Playgrounds

Picnic and Group Events

Nature Observation

Fishing

Sand Volleyball

Basketball Cross Country Skiing

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Millennium Park 1415 Maynard Ave. SW Walker, MI 49534
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Dog Parks

HILLCREST DOG PARK

1415 Lyon NE - Grand Rapids - 49503

Near Medical Mile

Large shaded area

Separate play area for large and small dogs

COVELL DOG PARK

501 Covell Ave NW - Grand Rapids - 49504

One-acre area for the dogs

Small and large dogs are intermingled

SHAGGY PINES DOG PARK

3895 Cherry Lane SE - Ada - 49301

Ranked in the Top 10 Dog Parks of North America

20-acre park with 15-acres fenced in

Large sand-pile, swimming pond, doggy store, coffee bar and lounge

Membership required

ROCKFORD DOG PARK

200 Longview Dr. - Rockford - 49341

Toys, water bowls and shaded areas

Separate play area for large and small dogs

WYOMING DOG PARK @ MARQUETTE PARK

1414 Nagel Ave. SW - Wyoming - 49509

Off-leash, fenced in park

Separate play area for large and small dogs

Drinking water and sand pile

Membership required

GRAND RAVINES SOUTH

3991 Fillmore St - Jenison - 49428

21-acres of enclosed dog park

Separate areas for large and small dogs

Fenced trails for off-leash walking

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ADA

EGYPT VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB

7333 Knapp St NE - 616 676 3989

QUAIL RIDGE GOLF CLUB

8375 36th St SW - 616 676 2000

BELMONT

BLYTHEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB

5801 Northland Dr NE - 616 361 2661

BOULDER CREEK GOLF CLUB

5750 Brewer Ave NE - 616 363 1330

BYRON CENTER

IRONWOOD GOLF COURSE

3750 64th St. - 616.538.4000

RAILSIDE GOLF CLUB

2500 76th St. SW - 616.878.1140

CALEDONIA

BRIARWOOD GOLF CLUB

2900 92nd St - 616 698 8720

BROADMOOR COUNTRY CLUB

7725 Kraft Ave. SE - 616.891.8000

STONE WATER COUNTRY CLUB

7177 Kalamazoo Ave. - 616.656.9898

COMSTOCK PARK

ALPINE GOLF CLUB

6320 Alpine Ave NW - 616 784 1064

SCOTT LAKE COUNTRY CLUB

911 Hayes Rd NE - 616 784 1355

GRAND RAPIDS

CASCADE HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

3725 Cascade Rd SE - 616 949 0810

GRACEWIL COUNTRY CLUB

2597 Four Mile NW - 616 784 2455

INDIAN TRAILS GOLF COURSE

2776 Kalamazoo Ave. - 616.245.2021

KENT COUNTRY CLUB

1600 College Ave. NE - 616.363.6811

LINCOLN COUNTRY CLUB

3485 Lake Michigan Dr. - 616.453.6348

MINES GOLF COURSE 330 Covell Ave. SW - 616.791.7544

THORNAPPLE POINTE

7211 48th St. SE - 616.554.4747

THOUSAND OAKS GOLF CLUB

4100 Thousand Oaks Dr - 616 447 7750

WATERMARK COUNTRY CLUB

5500 Cascade Rd SE - 616 949 0570

GRANDVILLE

MAPLE HILL GOLF COURSE

Ivanrest Ave. SW - 616.538.0290

SUNNYBROOK COUNTRY CLUB

Port Sheldon St. SW - 616.457.1100

HUDSONVILLE

JENISON

5555
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GLENEAGLE GOLF CLUB 6150 14th Ave - 616
8800
457
WALLINWOOD SPRINGS GOLF CLUB 8152 Weatherwax Dr - 616 457 9920
STORMY CREEK GOLF COURSE 3450 36th St SE - 616 942 1330 MARNE SAND CREEK GOLF COURSE 1831 Johnson St. - 616.677.3379 WESTERN GREENS COUNTRY CLUB 2475 Johnson St. - 616.677.3677 ROCKFORD NORTH KENT GOLF COURSE 11029 Stout Ave NE - 616 866 2659 SILVER LAKE COUNTRY CLUB 7901 Greenbrier Cir NE - 616 874 7595 WYOMING KAUFMAN GOLF COURSE 4807 Clyde Park Ave - 616 538 5050 THE PINES GOLF COURSE 5050 Byron Center Ave - 616 538 8380 G R A N D R A P I D S A R E A I N F O R M A T I O N C O L D W E L L B A N K E R S C H M I D T R E L O C A T I O N S E R V I C E S U P D A T E D 0 3 / 2 0 2 3 Golf Courses
KENTWOOD

FITNESS CHAINS

Eastern Ave. SE - 616.288.5121

2807 Lake MI Dr. NW - 616.805.4686

4180 Plainfield Ave. NE - 616.226.6701

4235 Alpine Ave NW - 616 288 3160 958 28th St SW - 616 649 3833 3845 Rivertown Pkwy - 616 259 7485 721 68th St SW - 616 608 4235

Snap Fitness

855 Michigan St NE - 616 942 5600

5500 Cascade Rd. SE - 616.949.2000

1600 E. Beltline Ave. NE - 616.361.1600

2173 W. Main St. - 616.987.4000

YMCA

475 Lake MI Dr. NW - 616.855.9600

3540 Fairlanes Ave. SW - 616.530.9199

5722 Metro Way SW - 616.855.5500

5500 Burton St. SE - 616.285.9077

6555 Jupiter Ave. - 616.363.3000

1335 W. Main St. - 616.897.8445

CROSSFIT

CrossFit 616 2430 Turner Ave. NW A - 616.780.8595

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The Beauty of West Michigan

Living in Grand Rapids has so many benefits - but one of the best is that there are so many mini-vacation destinations at your finger tips! Not only is Lake Michigan only a short drive from Grand Rapids, but you can drive to most of the state in less than 6 hours! Check out some of the top vacation spots in Michigan and their distance from Grand Rapids

Muskegon

Muskegon State Park (50 minutes)

Pere Marquette Park (50 minutes)

Kruse Park - Dog Friendly! (45 minutes)

Duck Lake State Park (55 minutes)

PJ Hoffmaster State Park (38 minutes)

and Haven

Grand Haven State Park (41 minutes)

Kitchell-Lindquist Dunes Preserve (43 minutes)

Rosy Mound National Preserve (41 minutes)

North Beach Park (38 minutes)

Lakeside Beach (31 minutes)

Kirk Park - Dog Friendly! (41 minutes) olland

Holland State Park - Dog Friendly! (42 minutes)

Tunnel Park (42 minutes)

Mount Pisgah (42 minutes)

Laketown Beach (42 minutes)

Olive Shores Park (44 minutes)

eeping Bear (2.5 hours)

Traverse City (2.5 hours)

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