Grand Rapids Attractions

Frank Lloyd Wright designed over 70 buildings in Michigan. Almost all of Mr. Wright's designs for Michigan were single-family homes (or planned developments of homes). Two of these homes are in Grand Rapids.

J. H. Amberg House
Grand Rapids, Michigan 1909
This home is located very near to the Meyer May house, in the historic Heritage Hill neighborhood. The design was started by Frank Lloyd Wright and finished by Marion Mahony.

Meyer May House

450 Madison SE
A Frank Lloyd Wright designed prairie style house built in 1908 for the founder of May's of Michigan clothing store It was restored by the Steelcase Corporation from 1985-1987.
Open free to the public on Tues and Thurs 10 - 2; Sundays 1 - 5.

Voigt House
115 College Avenue SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan
(616) 456-4600
Regular open house tours are conducted for the public every Tuesday, 11 - 3 and the second and fourth Sunday of the month from 1 - 3.
Admission charged
Built in 1895 for Carl Voigt, this French Chateau is perfectly preserved with original furnishings. Visit Voigt House and discover fascinating details of everyday life from the turn-of-the-century. This 19th century home is preserved with the original furnishings and personal possessions of Carl G. A. Voigt and his family. Tour the opulent home, carriage house and historically landscaped grounds.
Seasonal programs on life in Grand Rapids during the Victorian era. Open Tuesdays and 2nd and 4th Sundays. Admission charged.

Heritage Hill Historic District
126 College Ave. SE, Five blocks east of downtown
Grand Rapids, MI
(616) 459-8950
A national historic district embracing over 60 different architectural styles. Self-guided walking tour brochure is available.. Annual Home Tour the first weekend of October.

Amway Corporation
7575 E. Fulton Road
676-6701
Introduction to Michigan at work. Tour extensive Amway World headquarters and learn all about the growth, products and markets of one of the world's largest direct-selling companies.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
1000 East Beltline Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, MI
(616) 957-1580
(888) 957-1580
Admission charged. Children (4 and under): Free
Mon-Sat 9:00 -5:00; Sun noon -5:00. Thurs 9:00 -9:00 June - August.
The 125-acre Gardens and Sculpture Park features the monumental Leonardo da Vinci's Horse, indoor and outdoor gardens; Michigan's largest tropical conservatory; nature trails; sculpture galleries; and over 100 world-class sculptures.

Homestead Acres
6720 Ainsworth Road
Ionia, MI 48846.00
(616) 527-5910
Farm tour for Adults: $3.00, Children: $2.00
Open May-October. Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed Sunday. Weekdays by appointment.
A working farm with rare and exotic animals, farm tours and retail store with fiber, yarns and sweaters. Please call ahead to schedule tours.

Meyer May House
450 Madison Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI
(616) 246-4821
Call for hours. Admission free.
Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The last tour each day begins one hour prior to closing. Closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and all major holidays.
This 1908 masterpiece of the prairie-style design is one of the most complete restorations of a Frank Lloyd Wright house in existence.

Paul Collins Fine Art
220 Lyon St. NW, Suite 101
Grand Rapids, MI
(616) 742-2000
Tuesday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or by appointment. Closed Sunday and Monday.
This gallery looks at the world through the eyes of artist Paul Collins whose subjects are the people of Senegal, Kenya, America, Israel, Japan, the Sioux Nation and Black American heroes.

The Grand Lady Riverboat
4243 Indian Mounds Dr. SW
Grandville, MI
(616) 457-4837
Fax: (616) 457-2231
Open May-October. Call for reservations.
Varies, call for information.
Call for dining reservations and a full schedule of cruises.
The Grand Lady is a 150-passenger stern wheel riverboat that offers sightseeing cruises, and meals featuring live entertainment.

Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts
41 Sheldon Blvd. SE
Grand Rapids, MI
(616) 454-7000
Monday-Thursday and Saturday 11:00 - 4:00 ; Friday 11- 8:30
Gallery admission free.
A multi-disciplinary contemporary arts center programming in the visual arts, performance art, music, dance, film and literature. Artist's services are provided..

Gerald R. Ford Museum
303 Pearl Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI -5353
Telephone: (616) 451-9263
Open daily from 9:00 am - 4:45 pm. (Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day).
Experience America's most entertaining presidential museum. Attend a White House State Dinner, step inside the Oval Office and see the original Watergate burglar tools.
The permanent exhibits are the core of the Museum's program. They allow visitors to participate in history, not just view it, while learning the highlights of the lives of President and Mrs. Ford. In addition to the permanent exhibits, a succession of temporary exhibits draw upon the rich holdings of the entire Presidential libraries system, the Smithsonian Institution, the National Archives, and others.

Gerald R. Ford Library
The Ford Library (in Ann Arbor, Michigan) and Museum (in Grand Rapids, Michigan) promote popular interest and scholarly research in U.S. history during the post-World War II era, especially the Ford presidency (1974-77).The Library collects and preserves the archival record, and aids public access. The Museum presents an ambitious program of exhibits and special events. Both are part of the presidential library system administered by National Archives and Records Administration.

Van Andel Museum Center
From I-196 East, use Lake Michigan Drive Exit (75) east to downtown.
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday
Noon to 5:00 pm on Sundays
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day and Easter.
Admission charged.
Children under age 3 admitted free.
Three floors of permanent and traveling exhibitions exploring regional history, City history, natural history, Native American Culture, and the decorative arts. A spectacular
Many visitors find it advantageous to start on the 3rd floor and work their way down to the first floor

Van Andel Arena
call Sky Dome Information Line at 616-456-3663 for current show topics.
No one is seated after the beginning of a performance. Visitors leaving during a performance may not be readmitted. No flash photography during a program.
Shows daily and extra shows on Saturdays and Sundays.

Grand Rapids Griffins
130 W. Fulton St.
Grand Rapids, MI
(616) 774-4585
This IHL team offers the coolest game in town. The Griffins, the primary affiliate of the Ottawa Senators, play in the beautiful Van Andel Arena. Call (616) 222-4000 or (800) 585-3737 for ticket information.