Grand Rapids is located on Michigan’s west side just about directly across Lake Michigan from the city of Milwaukee, WI. Grand Rapids is the second largest metropolitan area in the state of Michigan out side the Detroit area. Grand Rapids has many activities and events to keep you busy day or night, in town or adventuring along the river or on the near by Lake Michigan. Grand Rapid is a hidden gem in the state of Michigan.
Being on Michigan’s west coast meaning the west coast of lake Michigan there is easy access to the lake side beaches from anywhere in the Grand Rapids area. There are a lot of water activities to engage in beside just swimming. Para sailing, boating, fishing to name a few. Long summer days can be spent relaxing along the cool waters of the lake Michigan. If this isn’t to your taste or your looking for something to do in the evening, there is the city.
From hotels Grand Rapids you can find your way to the many cultural spots that Grand Rapids has to offer. The downtown area encompasses about a half square mile making it easy to walk to almost anywhere. Dining and shopping along the river walk is a fun and favorite thing for locals and tourists alike. early morning encounters with wild life as the city awakens or evening sunsets and moon rises are beautiful to experience along the river. Evenings can also include visits to one of the many theater and concert venues in the Grand Rapids city area.
For an adventure out side the city and to experience wild Michigan st its best a short drive north will take you to the Manistee National Forest. There are nearly a million acres of unspoiled forest land to be explored and experienced. heavily timbered in the 1800′s these forests and land have been protected since the establishment of the park in !909.