Leisure time means different things to different people.
To some, it means attending a good play, musical or sports event.
To others, it means going for a picnic in the park or
idling the afternoon away at a local café or bookstore.
A list of the places we like to go and think you might enjoy as well appears below.
SLEEP
187 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
For a bit of nostalgia, this hotel is the one for you! One of the original Grand Rapids downtown hotels (known then as the Pantlind Hotel), with a transfer of ownership to members of the DeVos/Van Andel families of Amway fame, the entire hotel was transformed into old world charm set amid the sophistication of today. Located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids.
235 Louis Campau Promenade NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The JW Marriott is everything you would expect and nothing you could have imagined. This hotel raises the bar – in luxury, in service, in dining, in everything! Also located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, this hotel is the first of its kind in the Midwest and is designed for both business and pleasure.
EAT
187 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Coming soon to Grand Rapids — the world’s largest fine dining company. Will be located in the Amway Grand Hotel.
60 Ottawa Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Exquisite seafood and classic cuisine in an elegant yet casual atmosphere. Centrally located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids on the corner of Ottawa and Louis.
1100 E Paris Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
A phenomenal restaurant that specializes in fresh fish. Here the specials don’t stop at the food. It’s a wood-burning grill that swaps out boredom and routine for a dinner that opens your eyes. It’s a must for all!!!
550 Lake Drive SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Delightful dining on beautiful Reeds Lake. One of the Gilmore Collection of restaurants. Their outdoor patio makes dining during the summer months just that much more special.
DRINK
20 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Across the street from the VanAndel Arena where entertainment abounds year-round is The B.O.B., a place where young and old alike can stop in for a drink with friends.
GROCERY STORES
6425 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
2022 Apple Orchard Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
4668 Cascade Road SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Best independent Spartan store in the city. Exceptionally good soup and salad bar plus café-style restaurant with all kinds of food for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner.
FUN LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
1000 E Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
303 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
272 Pearl Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
303 Pearl Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
22 Sheldon NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
130 W. Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
4500 West River Drive, Comstock Park, MI 49321
Lake Michigan – Holland, Grand Haven and Saugatuck
EXERCISE/FITNESS
4035 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
West Michigan’s sports and fitness leader! Relatively new to Grand Rapids, this fitness center has something for everyone – in and outdoor pools, exercise equipment, classes, etc.
FURNISHINGS
2 of Grand Rapids’ most well-known furniture stores, Klingman’s and Israel’s, recently closed.
2320 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
Gorman’s which had been in the Grand Rapids area before is coming back!!!
3450 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Fine quality modern, traditional and casual furniture.
4375 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Art Van Furniture is a family-owned company that started with one small, 4,000 square-foot store in 1959. Quality furniture at lower prices with a full range of services.
PETS
6730 Cascade Road SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Michele’s taken all her dogs to Cascade Hospital for Animals for years. She wouldn’t go anywhere else. A full service operation.
Family Friends Veterinarian Hospital
6555 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Bev and Amy take their dogs and cats to this Cascade vet and love the doctors, the staff and the animals they meet there. Again, a full service operation.
DOG PARKS
20 acres of fenced private park with wide open green spaces – the perfect place for dogs and their owners to play! There’s a jogging/hiking trail, a large dog swimming pond, a separate area for small dogs, Doggy Mountain (a sand pile for climbing and digging), a dry dog area, self-serve dog wash tubs and drying areas. It’s heaven-on-earth for all dogs. Located in the heart of Cascade Township just three miles from 28th Street .
