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Grand Rapids Tourism and Sightseeing
The Grand Rapids area is full of activities for all types of people. Grand Rapids has large shopping malls, strip malls, and small boutique shops downtown. The downtown area is rich in history and has art museums, public museums, and the Gerald R. Ford Museum. Grand Rapids also has nice outdoor recreation, such as the John Ball Zoo and the Fredrick Meijer Gardens. Then there is the amazing night lfe in downtown Grand Rapids, that consists of countless night clubs, bars, and the DeVos place and the Van Andle Arena. This city is smaller is size, but it makes up for it in things to do.  Skip to Best Time to Visit. View Map.


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John Ball Zoo
John Ball Zoo Top Attraction!
Zoo in Grand Rapids, MI USA

John Ball Zoo, with over 1,000 animals, is located in a 110-acre park. The zoo has an aquarium, children's zoo, African area and chimpanzee exhibit. Admission charged.


Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park Top Attraction!
Nature in Grand Rapids, MI USA

This 132-acre attraction features the most comprehensive outdoor sculpture collection in the Midwest, indoor and outdoor gardens, largest tropical conservatory in the state, nature trails, guided tram and 5 acre Children's Garden. Admission charged.

Coopersville & Marne Railway Santa Train
Coopersville & Marne Railway Santa Train things to do on a rainy day in Grand Rapids, MI
Recreation in Coopersville, MI USA

Train ride featuring Santa, elves and a story telling Prince The annual Coopersville & Marne Railway Santa Train includes a 90-minute trip on our vintage railroad. During the trip kids will be entertained by a storytelling Princess reading Christmas books.

Famous Pumpkin Train
Famous Pumpkin Train things to do on a rainy day in Grand Rapids, MI
Recreation in Coopersville, MI USA

A vintage train ride featuring characters entertaing passeng The Coopersville & Marne Railway's Famous Pumpkin Train offers a 90 minute vintage train ride through Eastern Ottawa County from Coopersville to Marne and return.

1964 The Tribute at DeVos Performance Hall
1964 The Tribute at DeVos Performance Hall things to do on a rainy day in Grand Rapids, MI
Father's Day Weekend, Jun 15, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Grand Rapids, MI USA

1964 The Tribute June 15, 2024 at DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids, MI 7:00PM


A Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus Celebration
A Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus Celebration things to do on a rainy day in Grand Rapids, MI
Next Month, Apr 12, 2024 (Friday) Theater event in Grand Rapids, MI USA

A Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus Celebration April 12, 2024 at DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids, MI 7:00PM

A Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus Celebration
A Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus Celebration things to do on a rainy day in Grand Rapids, MI
Next Month, Apr 13, 2024 (Saturday) Theater event in Grand Rapids, MI USA

A Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus Celebration April 13, 2024 at DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids, MI 7:00PM

A Night of Symphonic Boy Bands - Grand Rapids Symphony
A Night of Symphonic Boy Bands - Grand Rapids Symphony things to do on a rainy day in Grand Rapids, MI
Next Weekend, Mar 29, 2024 (Friday) Theater event in Grand Rapids, MI USA

A Night of Symphonic Boy Bands - Grand Rapids Symphony March 29, 2024 at DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids, MI 7:00PM

Adam Doleac at Intersection - Elevation
Adam Doleac at Intersection - Elevation things to do on a rainy day in Grand Rapids, MI
May 18, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Grand Rapids, MI USA

Adam Doleac May 18, 2024 at Intersection - Elevation in Grand Rapids, MI 8:00PM


AJR - The Maybe Man Tour at Van Andel Arena
AJR - The Maybe Man Tour at Van Andel Arena things to do on a rainy day in Grand Rapids, MI
Next Month, Apr 14, 2024 (Sunday) Concert event in Grand Rapids, MI USA

AJR - The Maybe Man Tour April 14, 2024 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI 7:00PM

Alestorm - Tour of the Dead Marauder
Alestorm - Tour of the Dead Marauder things to do on a rainy day in Grand Rapids, MI
This Week, Mar 20, 2024 (Wednesday) Concert event in Grand Rapids, MI USA

Alestorm - Tour of the Dead Marauder March 20, 2024 at Intersection - Elevation in Grand Rapids, MI 7:00PM

Allen Stone Summer Headline Tour at Intersection - Elevation
Allen Stone Summer Headline Tour at Intersection - Elevation things to do on a rainy day in Grand Rapids, MI
Jun 21, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Grand Rapids, MI USA

Allen Stone Summer Headline Tour June 21, 2024 at Intersection - Elevation in Grand Rapids, MI 8:00PM

Alpha Wolf: Half Living Things at Intersection - Elevation
Alpha Wolf: Half Living Things at Intersection - Elevation things to do on a rainy day in Grand Rapids, MI
May 17, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Grand Rapids, MI USA

Alpha Wolf: Half Living Things May 17, 2024 at Intersection - Elevation in Grand Rapids, MI 7:00PM

Amon Amarth - Metal Crushes All Tour
Amon Amarth - Metal Crushes All Tour things to do on a rainy day in Grand Rapids, MI
May 05, 2024 (Sunday) Concert event in Grand Rapids, MI USA

Amon Amarth - Metal Crushes All Tour May 05, 2024 at GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids, MI 5:30PM

An Evening With Phil Rosenthal Of Somebody Feed Phil
An Evening With Phil Rosenthal Of Somebody Feed Phil things to do on a rainy day in Grand Rapids, MI
May 02, 2024 (Thursday) Theater event in Grand Rapids, MI USA

An Evening With Phil Rosenthal Of "Somebody Feed Phil May 02, 2024 at GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids, MI 6:30PM

Andy Perrin and the Show Buds with Tyler Gitchel
Andy Perrin and the Show Buds with Tyler Gitchel things to do on a rainy day in Grand Rapids, MI
This Weekend, Mar 23, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Grand Rapids, MI USA

Andy Perrin and the Show Buds with Tyler Gitchel March 23, 2024 at Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill in Grand Rapids, MI 8:00PM

Ari Shaffir: The Wrong Side Of History Tour
Ari Shaffir: The Wrong Side Of History Tour things to do on a rainy day in Grand Rapids, MI
Next Month, Apr 04, 2024 (Thursday) Theater event in Grand Rapids, MI USA

Ari Shaffir: The Wrong Side Of History Tour April 04, 2024 at GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids, MI 6:30PM

Arrows In Action at Intersection
Arrows In Action at Intersection things to do on a rainy day in Grand Rapids, MI
Jun 28, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Grand Rapids, MI USA

Arrows In Action June 28, 2024 at Intersection in Grand Rapids, MI 8:00PM

As I Lay Dying at Intersection
As I Lay Dying at Intersection things to do on a rainy day in Grand Rapids, MI
Jul 19, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Grand Rapids, MI USA

As I Lay Dying July 19, 2024 at Intersection in Grand Rapids, MI 9:00PM

Atmosphere Tour De Friends Part Deux at Intersection
Atmosphere Tour De Friends Part Deux at Intersection things to do on a rainy day in Grand Rapids, MI
Next Month, Apr 30, 2024 (Tuesday) Concert event in Grand Rapids, MI USA

Atmosphere Tour De Friends Part Deux April 30, 2024 at Intersection in Grand Rapids, MI 8:00PM

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Best Time to Visit Grand Rapids


The best time to visit Michigan is in the summer and fall. Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the upper 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's. Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the low 50's. Fall nights are cold with lows in the mid 30's.

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Monthly Temperatures in Grand Rapids


Month Low Avg High
January 15.6 22.4 29.3
February 17.4 25.0 32.6
March 25.9 34.6 43.3
April 36.1 46.3 56.6
May 46.6 58.1 69.6
June 55.8 67.1 78.4
July 60.5 71.4 82.3
August 59.0 69.4 79.7
September 51.0 61.3 71.7
October 40.2 49.9 59.6
November 31.2 38.4 45.5
December 21.4 27.6 33.7

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