Grand Rapids - A City on the Move

ENTERTAINMENT
Mines Golf Course (13:24) 330 Covell Ave SW, Grand Rapids
Frederik Meijer Gardens (13:39) 1000 E. Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids

RESTAURANTS
Farmer Market (12:37) 1145 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids

HOTELS
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Canopy by Hilton (10:51) 131 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids

PARKS & BIKE/HIKING TRAILS
Versluis Park (2:52) 3650 Versluis Park NE, Grand Rapids
Provin Trails (3:46) 2900 4 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids
Dwight Lydell Park (4:04) 4040 Leland Ave NE, Comstock Park
Comstock Riverside Park (4:17) 2001 Monroe Ave NE, Grand Rapids
Sixth Street Park (7:48) 647 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids
Riverledge Trail (7:48)
Heartside Park (12:18) 301 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Plaza
Kent Trails (14:19) 1700 Butterworth St SW, Grand Rapids
Millennium Park (14:52) Millenium Park 1415 Maynard Ave SW, Walker, MI
Johnson Park (15:29) 2600 Wilson Ave, Walker, MI

CONVENTION CENTERS & PERFORMING ARTS HALLS & THEATRES & ARENAS
DeVos Place Conventer Center & Performing Arts Hall (9:29) 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapid
Van Andel Arena (10:10) 130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids
20 Monroe Live (10:20) 11 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids
Broadway Grand Rapids (10:32) 122 Lyon St NW, Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre (10:36) 30 Division Ave N, Grand Rapids

MUSEUMS
Gerald Ford Presidential Museum (11:12) 303 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Public Museum (11:20) 272 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids

EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University 1 Campus Dr, Allendale, MI
Grand Valley State Pew Campus 401 Fult St W. Grand Rapids
Michigan State University 15 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids
Cornerstone University (13:57) 1001 E. Beltline Ave, NE, Grand Rapids

HISTORIC BUILDINGS
George Wesh Civic Auditoriam (5:48) Lyon St, Grand Rapids
McKay Tower (6:05) 146 Monroe Center St, NW Grand Rapids
Panlind Hotel (Amway Grand Plaza)(6:14) 187 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids
Park Street Church (6:25) 10 E Park Pl NE, Grand Rapids
Fountain Street Church (6:29) 24 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids
The Ryerson Building (6:33) 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids
Immanuel Lutheran Church (6:47) 2 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapid
Blodgett Building (6:51) 15 Ionia Ave, Grand Rapids
Heritage Hill (6:57)

RESIDENCE
Grand Castle (15:44) 2655 Grand Catle Blvd, Grandville, MI

[neilwilks]

That log in the grand river has been there for years😂

[gsldragon]

My first trip to Grand Rapids was in 2011, when my company sent me to do conveyor belting work at Kellogg's on 28th Street. I was amazed at how much life was put into this city. The first place I ate was at Hop Cat, next to the Van, then on to Founders Brewing Company. After my first visit, Kellogg's was so pleased with my work, I became a regular visitor, now going on 12 years. I've had a lot of great experiences here, went to great restaurants, met very nice people, stayed at a couple great hotels, this city has everything I could ever want, better than living in Chicago (I actually live in Addison, which is a wonderful village). I love making the trips up there so much, I am seriously considering moving there, and hope to convince my job to set up a branch in GR, where I hope to finish my career. If this isn't an option, there are plenty of companies in my field I can go to. I've considered 3 areas to live so far: Walker, Comstock Park, and as north as Rockford. I love to live in a neighborhood where it's very dog-friendly, my wife and I have a 4-year-old pug, and downtown is at the very least a short drive away. There were a few Midwestern cities I considered moving to, but with the great restaurants and nearby beaches on Lake Michigan, I had to go with GR. It's where I was born to live in.

[nadinejohnson]

Always Much Love 💞
Grand Rapids, Michigan

[alexiasheler]

me, who recognizes every shot from this and lives downtown: 👁️👄👁️

[soccerwizard]

We want to let everyone know that the castle is a blight

[donguapo]

I used to go there because I had friends at grand valley university back I the early 2000's and just recently came back for a show in 2022 loved the city then and love it now I about a 2 1/2 hour drive from Detroit and its between GR and Ann Arbor for my favorite cities in Michigan. Palio's Italian restaurant on the edge of downtown GR is amazing

[williamw]

I'm from WA and worked several weeks over the past 5 years in and around Grand Rapids. Very impressive city. Healthy/happy people, clean place, great architectural diversity. Amway and Meijer have poured a ton of money into the city. Residents should feel blessed to live there.

[BeanGamingg]

I love Grand Rapids! Born and raised in Michigan and would never leave

[socialburden]

I'm sure somebody commented this. Fulton street market is off Fulton street east of downtown grand rapids, the market you showed is the Downtown Market off Ionia.

[davetimmer]

The down town has come along way in the last 30 years. It used to be a drive by city, now it's a destination! Great people, great arts, great hockey, great beer, great food!

[seanmartin]

I've lived in GR for the last 7 years. My parents and grandparents lived here for several years when they were young adults as well. Grand Rapids is DEFINITELY a city on the move! The major downsides (as with most midwest cities) are the LONG, COLD winters and the terrible roads (seriously, watch out for potholes). GR is especially bad when it comes to roads. Overall, however, I would say that GR is one of the best places to live in the Midwest.

[danroydsbarbadostravelvlog]

Here watching & supporting from Barbados🇧🇧

[gladysreyes]

That’s my hometown!! I love Grand Rapids!!!

[memp]

Got a relative who flies for Delta and says pilots LOVE to overnight there in the summer. I had never paid much attention to the city until he filled me in on the details. Definitely looks to be on the rise along with Michigan itself.

[sevenkendrick]

I ♥️ Grand Rapids it's a beautiful city and the folks are genuinely friendly.

[travis]

GR: Not too big, not too small. Winter is usually snowy snowy snowy, so invest in a snow blower if you have a fair size driveway. Fall is my absolute favorite time of year: the brisk chill in the air, the apples, the colors. The hardest time of year is March-May, as it is generally snowy and in the 30s one day, sunny and 60s the next, and rainy and in the 40s the following day. A time when you are begging for those calm 70s and 80s days so you can just enjoy that warm sun. Yes I am kinda tired of the snow, but I do like seasons, which this region 100% has. Also should mention the 2 fantastic malls; Rivertown and Woodland (Centerpointe is ok).

[Gkne]

I love this! I live here so every time you showed a new place it brought back so many memories. GR is awesome and I recommend people to at least drive through it!

[JustinDeFouw]

I was born here and live here for the past 30 years. So much has changed and it's amazing. Love it!

[Bearfan]

I’m from Chicago but Grand Rapids is a great city for a number of reasons. I could definitely live here and Lake Michigan is only 30 minutes away. Nice Video and well done. 👍🏻

[abdelbenalioua]

excellent editing, professional editing. my dream is crossing the USA by car. last year i traveled from chicago to miami with a friend who lives in chicago, it was fabulous, since i fell in love with the usa and i want to leave europe. Thank you for all his videos, it allows us to discover the beauty of the USA. (sorry for my english, this is a google translation)