Grand Rapids Attractions

The outdoor landscaped gardens and Lena Meijer Conservatory, which houses exotic plants from around the world, can be enjoyed all year round. The indoor sculpture galleries feature bronze sculptures by internationally renowned artists.

Blandford Nature Center is 143-acres of woods, fields, ponds and streams as well as over 1,000 feet of trails, boardwalks and overlooks available.

This five-step concrete environmental ladder was built by a local artist to assist salmon jumping over a six-foot dam to reach the spawning grounds.

The permanent exhibits at the Gerald R Ford Museum in Grand Rapids offers highlights of the lives of President and Mrs. Ford. Temporary exhibits feature items from the entire Presidential libraries system, the Smithsonian Institution, and the National Archives.

Housed in a renovated 1903 Federal Building, the Grand Rapids Art Museum has collections that include 19th and 20th century prints, paintings, photographs, sculptures and decorative arts.

The new Grand Rapids Art Museum is located at 101 Monroe Center in Grand Rapids. Grand opening in October 2007.

Grand Rapids Children's Museum has colorful play areas with hands-on and seasonal exhibits geared to children 10 and under.

The Meyer May House was built in 1908 and designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It is a modest-size Prairie style that has been restored to its original concept.

The B.O.B. is an entertainment center and restaurant complex featuring five restaurants, night club, comedy club, billiards and private rooms.

The Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts presents programs in visual arts, film, dance, literature, performance art, and music. The 25,000-square-foot facility houses three galleries, a 165-seat theater, artist studios, a community dark room, and the Urban Clay Studio.

Built in 1895, Voigt House Victorian Museum has been preserved with the original furnishings and personal possessions of Carl G. A. Voigt and his family. The home, carriage house and historically landscaped grounds are included on the tour.