Kentwood area local guidebook
Family Entertainment
Great family fun with a nice clean beach area, splash pad, hiking, fishing, kayak and paddle board rentals.
59 locals recommend
Millennium Park
1415 Maynard Ave SWGreat family fun with a nice clean beach area, splash pad, hiking, fishing, kayak and paddle board rentals.
Indoor & Outdoor Go-Karts, Laser Tag, Bumper Cars, Mini-Golf, Bumper Boats, Frog Hopper, Cruiser Coaster and Ninja Course, trampoline Park and Pizza Buffet. Only 3 miles away.
*Weather permitting on outdoor attractions*.
23 locals recommend
Craigs Cruisers
651 Chicago DrIndoor & Outdoor Go-Karts, Laser Tag, Bumper Cars, Mini-Golf, Bumper Boats, Frog Hopper, Cruiser Coaster and Ninja Course, trampoline Park and Pizza Buffet. Only 3 miles away.
*Weather permitting on outdoor attractions*.
John Ball Zoo
1300 Fulton St Wexcellent zoo for family fun
Grand Rapids Public Museum
272 Pearl St NWGreat family fun
TreeRunner Grand Rapids Adventure Park
2121 Celebration Dr NESpectrum Entertainment Complex
5656 Clyde Park Avenue Southwestlocal bowling alley
Home Acres Park
145 Farnham St SElocal park walking distance
Southlawn Park
local park within walking distance
great place for families and younger children located downtown GR
163 locals recommend
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
11 Sheldon Ave NEgreat place for families and younger children located downtown GR
Craig's Cruisers
Entertainment
Great adult entertainment only a 20 minute drive. Food drinks live entertainment and a chance to hit it big!
63 locals recommend
Gun Lake Casino
1123 129th AveGreat adult entertainment only a 20 minute drive. Food drinks live entertainment and a chance to hit it big!
Sodi Electric Go Karts. These racing karts are fast. They have unrivaled torque and power. Indoor track super fun! All racers must be 14 years of age, at least 54” tall and ready to race with closed toe shoes
Grand Rapids Grand Prix
8455 Byron Commerce Dr SWSodi Electric Go Karts. These racing karts are fast. They have unrivaled torque and power. Indoor track super fun! All racers must be 14 years of age, at least 54” tall and ready to race with closed toe shoes
Van Andel Arena
130 Fulton St WBig name concerts, sports and entertainment!
20 Monroe Live
11 Ottawa Ave NWsmaller intimate concert venue
Studio Park
123 Ionia Ave SWindoor/outdoor movies, dining beautiful new space downtown
Fowling Warehouse Grand Rapids
6797 Cascade Rd SEfootball and bowling in one!
winner!
FlannelJax's Grand Rapids
601 Lake Michigan Dr NWaxe throwing?
yes please!
Grand Rapids Public Museum
272 Pearl St NWSightseeing
Holland State Park is best known for sugar sand beaches, beautiful sunsets and views of the iconic "Big Red" lighthouse. features include beach volleyball, basketball, concessions, a new playground and connections to non-motorized trails.
92 locals recommend
Holland State Park Beach
2215 Ottawa Beach RdHolland State Park is best known for sugar sand beaches, beautiful sunsets and views of the iconic "Big Red" lighthouse. features include beach volleyball, basketball, concessions, a new playground and connections to non-motorized trails.
a 158-acre botanical garden, art museum, and outdoor sculpture park located in Grand Rapids
200 locals recommend
Frederik Meijer Gardens
1000 E Beltline Ave NEa 158-acre botanical garden, art museum, and outdoor sculpture park located in Grand Rapids
Fun for all ages enjoy the disc golf courses, ball fields, large pond with barrier-free fishing dock and over 1,000 feet of grassy picnic area equipped with tables and grills.
39 locals recommend
Riverside Park
2001 Monroe Ave NEFun for all ages enjoy the disc golf courses, ball fields, large pond with barrier-free fishing dock and over 1,000 feet of grassy picnic area equipped with tables and grills.
Food Scene
Anna's House
3874 Plainfield Ave NEA great place for breakfast/brunch!
Real Food Cafe LLC
2419 Eastern Ave SEdelicious brunch place!
fresh local market amazing variety and quality products.
98 locals recommend
Downtown Market Grand Rapids
435 Ionia Ave SWfresh local market amazing variety and quality products.
Morning Belle
1600 E Beltline Ave NEwonderful breakfast spot
Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery
3142 4 Mile Rd NEWine, doughnuts, apple cider must I say more!
With 118 outdoor booths and an additional 9 indoor booths the market hosts an amazing assortment of fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and hand-crafted foods each market day + year-round!
56 locals recommend
Fulton Street Farmers Market
1145 Fulton St EWith 118 outdoor booths and an additional 9 indoor booths the market hosts an amazing assortment of fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and hand-crafted foods each market day + year-round!
Max’s South Seas Hideaway
58 Ionia Ave SWreally cool tiki island atmosphere
restaurant/bar with an award winning Happy Hour. Our beer garden, sushi menu, and outdoor seating make us one of the best gastropubs ...
36 locals recommend
Rockwell Republic
45 Division Ave Srestaurant/bar with an award winning Happy Hour. Our beer garden, sushi menu, and outdoor seating make us one of the best gastropubs ...
For the “footy” fans, we are avid followers of World Football and supporters of GRFC. For the “foodies” out there, you’ll be delighted to find eclectic, fresh and price-point friendly foods.
16 locals recommend
SpeakEZ Lounge
600 Monroe Ave NWFor the “footy” fans, we are avid followers of World Football and supporters of GRFC. For the “foodies” out there, you’ll be delighted to find eclectic, fresh and price-point friendly foods.
Jaku Sushi & Grill
1671 SE Marketplace DrThe Restaurant For Sushi Lovers
Luna
64 Ionia Ave SWexcellent authentic mexican tacos.
Lia's Pizza
4405 Eastern Avenue Southeastgreat local pizza place
FireRock Grille
7177 Kalamazoo Ave SEbeautiful restaurant on the golf course outdoor dining.
The Stray
Awesome coffee/brunch place 2 blocks down the road.
shopping
Tanger Outlets Grand Rapids
350 84th St SWPremium outlet shopping only a 10 minute drive.
Woodland Mall is a premiere shopping and family destination in Grand Rapids. Convenience is prioritized with services including children's play area, food court, movie theater and endless shopping!
49 locals recommend
Woodland Mall
3195 28th St SEWoodland Mall is a premiere shopping and family destination in Grand Rapids. Convenience is prioritized with services including children's play area, food court, movie theater and endless shopping!
RiverTown Crossings
3700 Rivertown Pkwyshopping and movie theater
grocery
Horrocks Market
4455 Breton Rd SEfabulous small town grocery, deli, wine, cafe stop!
Meijer
5500 Clyde Park Ave SWWalmart Supercenter
355 54th St SWTravel
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
5500 44th St SELocal airport is only a ten minute drive.