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Grand-Rapids
is Michigan's second largest city, and it lies along the banks of the Grand River between the towns of Muskegon and Lansing. Always on the cutting edge of design, Grand Rapids has a unique history in furniture design and manufacturing. Known as "The Paris of Furniture Design," and "The Furniture City," you can experience the city's esthetic qualities with a Downtown Walking Tour, or a Heritage Hill Driving Tour. Grand Rapids is beautiful anytime of the year with its setting along the riverfront against a backdrop of rolling green hills and woodlands. Aside from the usual river activities such as fishing, swimming, kayaking and canoeing, a nice way to spend a day in Grand Rapids is with a riverboat cruise. Several are offered in the city, including lunch and dinner cruises, and the Star of Saugatuck, which is an authentic sternwheeler paddleboat that offers narrated cruises on the Kalamazoo River and Lake Michigan. More than a dozen golf courses are located in and around Grand Rapids, and the Cannonsburg Ski Area is just a short drive away. Other places of interest in the city of Grand Rapids include the John Ball Park Zoo, one of the largest zoos in the state, and Rosa Parks Circle, which is a strikingly beautiful park designed by internationally known artist, Maya Lin. Free outdoor concerts are given in the park in summer, and free ice skate rentals are available in the winter.
Surrounding areas: Rockford, Michigan (12.1 mi), Saranac, Michigan (22.6 mi), Greenville, Michigan (25.4 mi), Gun Lake, Michigan (25.8 mi), Holland, Michigan (26.0 mi), Lake Odessa, Michigan (29.1 mi), Grand Haven, Michigan (29.3 mi)
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Grand Rapids Vacation Rentals
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Grand Rapids Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Amerihost Inn | 7625 Caterpillar Ct | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 827-9900 | | Amway Grand Plaza Hotel | 187 Monroe Ave NW | Grand Rapids, MI | | (800) 253-3590 | | Baymont Inn-grand Rapids/airport | 2873 Kraft Ave Se | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 956-3300 | | Comfort Inn - Grand Rapids | 4155 28TH St | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 957-2080 | | Comfort Suites South | 7644 Caterpillar Court | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 301-2255 | | Country Inn & Suites | 2725 Buchanan Ave | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 246-6612 | | Country Inn & Suites | 3251 Deposit Drive NE | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 942-7000 | | Country Inn & Suites | 5399 28th St Court SE | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 977-0909 | | Courtyard By Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown | 11 Monroe Ave NW | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 242-6000 | | Crowne Plaza | 5700 28TH St Se | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 957-1770 | | Days Inn - Grand Rapids | 310 Pearl St NW | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 235-7611 | | Days Inn | 4981 28TH St SE | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 956-9304 | | Days Inn | 5500 28TH St Se | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 949-8400 | | Econo Lodge | 5175 28TH St Se | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 956-6601 | | Fairfield Inn Grand Rapids | 3930 Stahl Dr SE | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 940-2700 | | Grand Rapids Hampton Inn North | 500 Ctr Dr NW | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 647-1000 | | Grand Rapids Howard Johnson Plaza | 255 - 28TH St SW | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 241-6444 | | Hiilton Grand Rapids | 4747 28th St SE | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 957-0100 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Grand Rapids Airport | 5401 28th St Ct SE | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 940-8100 | | Holiday Inn Express South | 6569 Clay Ave SW | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 871-0060 | | Holiday Inn Select | 3063 Lk Eastbrook Blvd | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 285-7600 | | Homewood Suites By Hilton | 3920 Stahl Dr Se | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 285-7100 | | Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites | 2985 Kraft Ave | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 940-1777 | | Knights Inn Grand Rapids Airport | 5175 28th St | Grand Rapids, MI | | (800) 843-5644 | | Motel 6 - Grand Rapids | 3524 28TH Se | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 957-3511 | | Quality Inn Grand Rapids North | 2171holton Court NW | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 791-8000 | | Quality Inn Terrace Club | 4495 28TH St Se | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 956-8080 | | Ramada Plaza Hotel | 3333 28th Street SE | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 949-9222 | | Red Roof Inn | 5131 28TH St Se | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 942-0800 | | Residence Inn By Marriott - Grand Rapids | 2701 E Beltline Se | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 957-8111 | | Sleep In-grand Rapids Airport | 4284 29TH St Se | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 975-9000 | | Springhill Suites By Marriott | 450 Centee Dr | Grand Rapids, MI | | (888) 287-9400 | | Springhill Suites By Marriott-Grand Rapids North | 450 Center Dr | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 785-1600 | | Springhill Suites Grand Rapids Airport Se | 5250 28th St SE | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 464-1130 | | Staybridge Suites | 3000 Lk E Brk Blvd | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 464-3200 | | Travelodge Grand Rapids | 65 28th St SW | Grand Rapids, MI | | (616) 452-1461 | | Baymont Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Walker | 2151 Holton CT NW | Walker, MI | 5.2 mi. | (616) 735-9595 | | Super 8 Motel Grand Rapids | 727 44TH St SW | Wyoming, MI | 5.4 mi. | (616) 530-8588 | | Extended Stay America | 3747 29TH St SE | Kentwood, MI | 5.5 mi. | (616) 977-6750 | | Comfort Suites | 350 Dodge St | Comstock Park, MI | 5.9 mi. | (616) 785-7899 |
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Grand Rapids Weather & Climate
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Lake Michigan dominates southwest Michigan's weather. What is known as "lake effect snow squalls" brings locally heavy snow to northern and western Michigan, with the southwest receiving much less snow than areas further north. Summers tend to be sunny as the cool water of the Lake chills the air near the Earth's surface, producing a stable atmosphere. The Lake also helps modify summer high temperatures, making the northern parts of the state a popular vacation spot. Autumn is too cool for swimming, but is a great time for other outdoor attractions. Although the Upper Peninsula is cooler, the temperature ranges in the far northern and far southern cities do not differ excessively Michigan is on the fringe of the Midwest tornado belt, but sees less of this activity than other parts of the country.
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Low Temp |
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| January |
29°F |
15°F |
2.03 in. |
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| February |
32°F |
17°F |
1.54 in. |
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| March |
43°F |
25°F |
2.59 in. |
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| April |
56°F |
36°F |
3.48 in. |
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| May |
69°F |
46°F |
3.35 in. |
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| June |
78°F |
55°F |
3.67 in. |
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| July |
82°F |
60°F |
3.56 in. |
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| August |
79°F |
59°F |
3.78 in. |
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| September |
71°F |
51°F |
4.28 in. |
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| October |
59°F |
40°F |
2.80 in. |
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| November |
45°F |
31°F |
3.35 in. |
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| December |
33°F |
21°F |
2.70 in. |
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Grand Rapids Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Gerald R Ford International airport (GRR) located about 8 miles southeast of Grand Rapids, the Muskegon County airport (MKG) located approximately 32 miles northwest of Grand Rapids in Muskegon, Michigan, the W K Kellogg airport (BTL) located roughly 49 miles south of Grand Rapids in Battle Creek, Michigan, and finally the Kalamazoo Battle Creek International airport (AZO) located around 50 miles south of Grand Rapids in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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Grand Rapids Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Michigan's Adventure | Muskegon | MI | 35.3 mi. | | | Funland Amusement Park | Shelby Township | MI | 56.1 mi. | | | Deer Forest Fun Park | Coloma | MI | 62.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Splash Family Water Park | Grand Rapids | MI | | | | Michigan's Wild Water Adventure Water Park | Muskegon | MI | 35.3 mi. | | | Full Blast - Flash Flood/Gully Washer | Battle Creek | MI | 50.4 mi. | | | Andersen Water Park | Saginaw | MI | 91.7 mi. | | | Waterford Oaks County Park | Waterford | MI | 115.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| English Hills Golf Course | Grand Rapids | MI | | | | Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe | Grand Rapids | MI | | | | Gracewil Country Club | Grand Rapids | MI | | | | Grand Rapids Golf Club | Grand Rapids | MI | | | | Indian Trails Golf Course | Grand Rapids | MI | | | | Lincoln Country Club | Grand Rapids | MI | | | | Thousand Oaks Golf Club | Grand Rapids | MI | | | | Alpine Golf Club | Comstock Park | MI | 4.8 mi. | | | Scott Lake Country Club | Comstock Park | MI | 4.8 mi. | | | Meadowlane Golf Course | Kentwood | MI | 7.0 mi. | | | Wallinwood Springs Golf Club | Jenison | MI | 7.9 mi. | | | Boulder Creek Golf Club | Belmont | MI | 8.1 mi. | | | Grand Island Golf Ranch | Belmont | MI | 8.1 mi. | | | Byron Hills Golf Course | Byron Center | MI | 9.2 mi. | | | Sand Creek Golf Club | Marne | MI | 9.5 mi. | | | Western Greens Country Club | Marne | MI | 9.5 mi. | | | Ironwood Golf Course | Byron Center | MI | 10.9 mi. | | | Gleneagle Golf Club | Hudsonville | MI | 12.0 mi. | | | Rolling Hills Golf Course | Hudsonville | MI | 12.0 mi. | | | Summergreen Golf Course | Hudsonville | MI | 12.0 mi. | | | Brae Side Golf Course at Cortland Hills | Rockford | MI | 12.1 mi. | | | North Kent Golf Course | Rockford | MI | 12.1 mi. | | | Rogue River Golf Course | Sparta | MI | 14.0 mi. | | | Briarwood Golf Club | Caledonia | MI | 14.6 mi. | | | Broadmoor Country Club | Caledonia | MI | 14.6 mi. | | | Meadows | Allendale | MI | 14.8 mi. | | | Arrowhead Golf Club | Caro | MI | 14.9 mi. | | | Saskatoon Golf Club | Alto | MI | 16.0 mi. | | | Tyler Creek Golf Club | Alto | MI | 16.0 mi. | | | Arrowhead Golf Course | Lowell | MI | 16.2 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Cannonsburg Ski Area | Cannonsburg | MI | 11.5 mi. | | | Pando Ski Center | Rockford | MI | 12.1 mi. | | | Riverview Highlands | Riverview | MI | 33.7 mi. | | | Timber Ridge Ski Area | Gobles | MI | 42.9 mi. | | | Swiss Valley | Jones | MI | 73.5 mi. | | | Apple Mountain | Freeland | MI | 86.6 mi. | | | Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf Resort | Cadillac | MI | 90.2 mi. | | | Alpine Valley | White Lake | MI | 108.2 mi. | | | Crystal Mountain | Thompsonville | MI | 108.7 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Grand Haven State Park | | MI | 30.0 mi. | | | Holland State Park | | MI | 30.4 mi. | | | P J Hoffmaster State Park | | MI | 32.3 mi. | | | Saugatuck Dunes State Park | | MI | 32.4 mi. | | | Newaygo State Park | | MI | 37.4 mi. | | | Muskegon State Park | | MI | 39.0 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | Grand Rapids | MI | | (Art) | | | Air Zoo-Aviation History Museum of Kalamazoo(Michigan) | Kalamazoo | MI | 46.4 mi. | (Technology) | | Kalamazoo Institute of Arts | Kalamazoo | MI | 46.4 mi. | (Art) | | Kingman Museum | Battle Creek | MI | 50.4 mi. | (Science) | | Michigan Historical Museum | Lansing | MI | 58.0 mi. | (History) | | Impress 5 Science Center | Lansing | MI | 58.0 mi. | (Science) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Binder Park Zoo | Battle Creek | MI | 50.4 mi. | | | Potter Park Zoological Gardens | Lansing | MI | 58.0 mi. | | | Potawatomi Zoo | South Bend | IN | 93.3 mi. | | | Racine Zoological Gardens | Racine | WI | 108.8 mi. | | | Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens | Milwaukee | WI | 113.7 mi. | |
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