Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids is a city of 198,535 people in Kent County, Michigan, founded in 1826.
Why visit Grand Rapids
Townapedia lists 72 museums and landmarks, 71 parks and trails, 282 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 23 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Division Avenue–Plaster Creek Bridge (1914), Celebration Cinema Studio Park, Grand Rapids Art Museum and Grand Rapids Public Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 75 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Grand Rapids
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids is a city in and the county seat of Kent County, Michigan, United States. The city had a population of 198,917 at the 2020 census and an estimated population of 201,183 in 2025. Grand Rapids is the second-most populated municipality in the state, after Detroit. It is the central city of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area, which has a population of around 1.2 million and is the 49th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S.
From the Wikipedia article Grand Rapids, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do23
Division Avenue–Plaster Creek Bridge (1914)
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Momma D's Kitchen
Farm and orchard · 0.8 mi
1145 Fulton Street East, Grand Rapids
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-14:00
Momma D's Kitchen
Farm and orchard · 1.6 mi
405 Seward Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-14:00
Calvin University
School · 4.0 mi
Private Christian university in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Cornerstone University
School · 3.4 mi
Private Christian university in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre & School of Theatre Arts
Cinema and theater · 0.7 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Grand Rapids Swing Bridge
Bridge · 1.3 mi
Bridge in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Ramona Park
Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi
Amusement park in Michigan, USA
Wealthy Theatre
Cinema and theater · 0.8 mi
Movie theater in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
11 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks72
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Museum · 0.8 mi
Art museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan
101 Monroe Center Street Northwest, Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Museum · 1.1 mi
272 Pearl Street Northwest, Grand Rapids
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa,Su 10:00-17:00
Heritage Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Ladies' Literary Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Clubhouse in Grand Rapids, Michigan
61 Sheldon Boulevard Southeast, Grand Rapids
Lexington School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic building that was formerly a public school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Abram W. Pike House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
House in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Aldrich Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
United States historic place
Aldrich Godfrey and White Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Commercial building located at 89-99 Monroe Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Auburn Hills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Berkey and Gay Furniture Company Factory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Industrial building in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Business Route M-21–Plaster Creek Bridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
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Eastern Avenue School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Public school building located at 758 Eastern Avenue NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan
60 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds71
Crescent Park
Park · 0.8 mi
Park in Michigan, United States of America
301 Bostwick Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Park · 3.5 mi
Botanical garden and outdoor sculpture park located in Grand Rapids Township, Michigan
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Park · 1.3 mi
900 Fuller Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids
Remington Park
Park · 2.2 mi
2310 Reeds Lake Boulevard Southeast, East Grand Rapids
59 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes282
Cherie Inn
Restaurant · Breakfast · 0.5 mi
969 Cherry Street Southeast, Grand Rapids
Tu-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa-Su 08:00-14:00
Cherry Deli & Catering
Restaurant · Sandwich · 0.4 mi
834 Cherry Street Southeast, Grand Rapids
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Chez Olga
Restaurant · Caribbean · 1.2 mi
1441 Wealthy Street Southeast, Grand Rapids
Mo 17:00-21:00; Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00
City Built Brewing Company
Diner · American · 1.4 mi
820 Monroe Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids
Tu-Th 15:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
El Cerrito Cocina Mexicana
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
1400 Lake Drive Southeast
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Field & Fire Cafe
Restaurant · Bakery, Cafe, Sandwich, Breakfast · 1.4 mi
820 Monroe Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids
Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa-Su 08:00-15:00
Ginza Sushi & Ramen Bar
Restaurant · Sushi, Ramen, Pho · 0.9 mi
1015 Michigan Street Northeast, Grand Rapids
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr 11:00-22:00, Sa 12:00-22:00, Su 12:00-21:00
Global Street Food - Roam
Restaurant · International · 1.0 mi
250 Monroe Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids
Mo-Th 09:00-21:00; Fr 09:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00
Go Jo Ethiopian Cuisine & Deli
Restaurant · Ethiopian · 1.3 mi
421 Norwood Avenue Southeast
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.8 mi
1215 Fuller Avenue Northeast
Su-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00
K-ROK Korean BBQ & Karaoke
Restaurant · Korean · 0.9 mi
169 Louis Campau Promenade Northwest, Grand Rapids
Tu-Th 11:30-00:00,Fr-Sa 12:00-02:00,Su 12:00-21:00
270 more on the map.
Where to stay16
Amway Grand Plaza
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
187 Monroe Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
433 Dudley Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids
JW Marriott Grand Rapids
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
235 Louis Street Northwest, Grand Rapids
Embassy Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
710 Monroe Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids
CityFlatsHotel
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
83 Monroe Center Street Northwest, Grand Rapids
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
310 Pearl Street Northwest, Grand Rapids
Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
161 Ottawa Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids
Churches and places of worship37
First (Park) Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Basilica of St. Adalbert
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.8 mi
654 Davis Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids
Fountain Street Church
Church · 0.6 mi
24 Fountain Street Northeast, Grand Rapids
East Leonard Christian Reformed Church
Church · Reformed · 1.7 mi
1027 Leonard Street Northeast, Grand Rapids
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 2.0 mi
330 Lakeside Drive Northeast, Grand Rapids
LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church
Church · Reformed · 0.5 mi
107 Lagrave Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids
Park Congregational Church
Church · United Church Of Christ · 0.5 mi
10 East Park Place Northeast, Grand Rapids
Shrine of St. Francis Xavier & Our Lady of Guadalupe
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.1 mi
250 Brown Street Southeast, Grand Rapids
Shopping37
Gas and EV charging18
BP
Gas station · 0.9 mi
801 Martin Luther King Jr. Street Southeast, Grand Rapids
Family Fare Quick Stop
Gas station · 1.8 mi
1201 Leonard Street Northeast, Grand Rapids
Marathon
Gas station · 1.3 mi
331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street Southwest, Grand Rapids
Schools, colleges and libraries108
Ottawa Hills Public Library
Library · 1.8 mi
1150 Giddings Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids
Healthcare12
Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Clinic and pharmacy
456 Cherry Street Southeast, Grand Rapids
Cherry Health - Heart of the City Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
100 Cherry Street Southeast, Grand Rapids
Corewell Health Pediatric Adolescent Medicine
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
330 Barclay Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids
Map of Grand Rapids
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 17°F | 2.7 in | 21.7 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 2.1 in | 22.3 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.6 in | 5.3 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 35°F | 4.1 in | 2.6 in |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 58°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 40°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 3.3 in | 6.0 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 23°F | 2.8 in | 17.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for E Grand Rapids (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kent County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-06-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- East Grand Rapids 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Wyoming 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Walker 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Kentwood 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Comstock Park 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Northview 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Grandville 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Forest Hills 8 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Cutlerville 8 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Jenison 10 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Grand Rapids from River House, Rachel Kramer, CC BY 2.0
- Race and ethnicity 2010- Grand Rapids (5559856749), Eric Fischer, CC BY-SA 2.0
- First Church of Christ Scientist Grand Rapids Sanctuary - 06, Nbierma, CC BY 4.0
- First Church of Christ Scientist Grand Rapids Sanctuary - 01, Nbierma, CC BY 4.0
- First Church of Christ Scientist Grand Rapids Sanctuary - 04, Nbierma, CC BY 4.0
- First Church of Christ Scientist Grand Rapids Sanctuary - 05, Nbierma, CC BY 4.0
- First Church of Christ Scientist Grand Rapids Sanctuary - 02, Nbierma, CC BY 4.0
- First Church of Christ Scientist Grand Rapids Basement Room, Nbierma, CC BY 4.0
- First Church of Christ Scientist Grand Rapids Sanctuary - 03, Nbierma, CC BY 4.0
- Grand Rapids, United States (Unsplash), Kari Shea karishea, CC0
- Grand Rapids October 2014 11 (First United Methodist Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grand Rapids lightbulbs (Unsplash), Kari Shea karishea, CC0
- Mercy Health Station, Silver Line, Grand Rapids, Michigan, ByteofKnowledge, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fulton Street Station, Silver Line, Grand Rapids, Michigan, ByteofKnowledge, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. George Orthodox - Grand Rapids 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. George Orthodox - Grand Rapids 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. George Orthodox - Grand Rapids 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grand Rapids Public Library 2021, WMrapids, CC0
- Veterans Memorial Park - Grand Rapids, Michigan 02, Nbierma, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Veterans Memorial Park - Grand Rapids, Michigan 01, Nbierma, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grand Rapids Memorial Garden, Chris Fiebelkorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Veterans Memorial Park - Grand Rapids, Michigan 08, Nbierma, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Veterans Memorial Park - Grand Rapids, Michigan 06, Nbierma, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Veterans Memorial Park - Grand Rapids, Michigan 05, Nbierma, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Veterans Memorial Park - Grand Rapids, Michigan 04, Nbierma, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Veterans Memorial Park - Grand Rapids, Michigan 03, Nbierma, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Veterans Memorial Park - Grand Rapids, Michigan 07, Nbierma, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cathedral of St Andrew, Grand Rapids (Michigan), JohnE777, CC BY 2.0
- Heritage Hill 2, Kent county at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Lexington School (1), Gpwitteveen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GRAM Grand Rapids, Ani from Tulsa, OK, USA, CC BY 2.0
- LadiesLiteraryClubGrandRapidsMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Business Route M-21–Plaster Creek Bridge, Gpwitteveen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Berkey and Gay Furniture Company Factory -1, SSTEFFEK, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GoodspeedBrothersBuildingGrandRapidsMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GrandRapidsSavingsBankBuildingGrandRapidsMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eastern School, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Willard Building, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USPostOfficeGrandRapidsMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mathias Alten House and Studio - 1, Investor, CC BY-SA 3.0
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