Grand Rapids MI Cheap and Free Things To Do and Attractions
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ARoger B. Chaffee Planetarium
- 272 Pearl Street Northwest
Grand Rapids, MI, USA - +1 616 456 3977
- Overview The Public Museum of Grand Rapids' Digistar-powered theater. You have the opportunity to see a variety of special programs each day as well as being amazed by spectacular music ... more on MuseumStuff.com
- Overview Say "planetarium" in West Michigan and everyone knows you're talking about the Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium inside the Public Museum’s Van Andel Museum Center in Grand Rapids. Named after the Grand Rapids-born astronaut who lost his life in the 1967 Apollo 1 spacecraft fire, the Chaffee Planeta... more on Grmuseum.org
Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium
272 Pearl Street NorthwestGrand Rapids, MI, USA
BGerald R Ford Museum
- 303 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504-5353 - 6162540400
- My husband and I enjoy presidential museums and this one is a good one! Considering especially that Gerald Ford was not president for very long, his museum is very impressive. There are arifacts from the period, and highlights of his term in office. A movie sets the stage for the visit, so see it... more on TripAdvisor
- i wrote a big review but then i accidentally closed the window. bogusness!! more on Yelp
Gerald R Ford Museum
303 Pearl Street NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504-5353
CGrand Rapids Children's Museum
- 11 Sheldon NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 - 6162354726
- Overview Interactive exhibits for toddlers - elementary - Field trips, birthday parties & rental facilities - Gift shop including creative learning toys - Open: Tues., Wed., Fri., & Sat. 9:30 ... more on entertainment.com
- We had a lovely time in Grand Rapids this weekend, but the GRAM was not worth the price of admission. The temporary entrance, the low quality of fine art, and a less than friendly quide did not live up to the potential of the historic building ... more on Yahoo! Travel
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
11 Sheldon NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
DJohn Ball Zoological Garden
- 1300 W Fulton Street
Grand Rapids, MI49504 - +1 616 336 4301
- Highlights: concessions-food available, gift shop more
- Overview Who was John Ball? John Ball was quite a guy! Born in 1794 in New Hampshire, he was a teacher, a lawyer, a realtor, an explorer, an adventurer, a legislator, and the man who gave the original 40 acres to create John Ball Park. John Ball had many adventures in his life. One took him to Ft. Van... more on Accesskent.com
- Overview The mission of the John Ball Zoo is to help all individuals gain information about, respect for, and an understanding of the animal kingdom by providing a quality zoological facility that promotes good animal husbandry, provides diverse educational opportunities, actively participates in local, s... more on Epinions.com
John Ball Zoological Garden
1300 W Fulton StreetGrand Rapids, MI49504
EVoigt House Victorian Museum
- 115 College Avenue Southeast
Grand Rapids, MI, USA - +1 616 456 4600
- Overview Located in the heart of historic Heritage Hill District of Grand Rapids, this unique 19th century home was built in 1895 and is preserved with the original furnishings and ... more on MuseumStuff.com
- Overview The Voigt House Victorian Museum, a property of the Public Museum, is a rare "time capsule" showing what life was like for the Midwest upper class over a hundred years ago. The three-story brick mansion was finished in 1896, and members of the Voigt family lived there for 76 years. The last Voigt... more on Grmuseum.org
Voigt House Victorian Museum
115 College Avenue SoutheastGrand Rapids, MI, USA
FHeritage Hills Historic District
- 126 College Avenue Southeast
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4404 - +1 616 459 8950
- Overview Heritage Hill is one of the largest urban historic districts in the country. It was the first "neighborhood" of Grand Rapids and is adjacent to downtown. Its 1,300 homes date from 1848 and represent over 60 architectural styles. These were the homes of lumber barons, teachers, judges, and legisla... more on Heritagehillweb.org/
Heritage Hills Historic District
126 College Avenue SoutheastGrand Rapids, MI 49503-4404
GMeyer May House
- 450 Madison S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 - +1 616 246 4821
- Overview Frank Lloyd Wright's Meyer May was built in 1908 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Meyer May was a local clothing store owner; he built this house for his wife and two adopted children. In 1987 the house was ... more on MuseumStuff.com
- Overview When the furniture manufacturer Steelcase purchased the Meyer May house it had been rented for some years; the roof was sagging, and it was in need of major repairs. One of the most fascinating parts of any visit to the house is the video shown before your tour, which documents the work that went... more on TripAdvisor
Meyer May House
450 Madison S.E.Grand Rapids, MI 49503
HVan Andel Museum Center
- 272 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504 - +1 616 456 3977
- Overview A working 1928 carousel puts you in the saddle on a trip back in time that guarantees a smile. The carousel was manufactured in 1928, is over 50 feet in diameter, and has 44 horses, 6 menagerie ... more on MuseumStuff.com
- Overview Depicting the heritage and manufacturing history and traditions of Grand Rapids, this public museum houses a variety of interesting exhibits from a working 1928 ... more on TripAdvisor
Van Andel Museum Center
272 Pearl Street NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504
IWengers Bowling Center
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- 629 Leonard Northwest
Grand Rapids, MI 49504-4204 - 6164544482
- Definately not handicap accessible. Awkward entrance. Roof leaked. And staff was courtous but not very available. more on Yahoo! Travel
- At Wengers you will find everything. more on Yelp
Wengers Bowling Center
629 Leonard NorthwestGrand Rapids, MI 49504-4204
JForest Hills Fine Arts Center
- Forest Hills Public Schools Fine Arts Center
Grand Rapids, MI 49546 - +1 616 493 8965
- Overview Financed through a public bond referendum, this unique venue was designed to foster community art. Seating over 1200, The Forest Hills Fine Arts Center features local productions and exhibits as well as nationally renowned artists. From Bruce Hornsby to the Peking Acrobats this center ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- Great performances, woderfull availability, the place was very clean and tidy. The ticket prices were not that bad at all. I ... more on Yahoo! Travel
Forest Hills Fine Arts Center
Forest Hills Public Schools Fine Arts CenterGrand Rapids, MI 49546
