Things to do in Central Michigan

Activities, attractions and tours
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Areas of Central Michigan

Grand Rapids showing a city

Downtown Grand Rapids

While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like DeVos Performance Hall and Broadway Grand Rapids.

Downtown Grand Rapids
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Kentwood

Kentwood is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Woodland Mall or Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve.

Kentwood
Grand Rapids Art Museum showing a city

Heartside

Heartside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Van Andel Arena and Grand Rapids Children's Museum while in the area.

Heartside
Holland featuring a lighthouse and general coastal views as well as an individual child

Holland Historic District

Though Holland Historic District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like New Holland Brewing and Holland Community Aquatic Center.

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Lakeside

While Lakeside isn't home to many top sights, Lake Express Ferry Terminal and Lakeshore Bike Trail are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lakeside
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East Grand Rapids

The restaurants and lake views are a few reasons travellers visit East Grand Rapids. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Woodland Mall and Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, a few notable attractions nearby.

East Grand Rapids