Grand Rapids · Kent County, MI
Cheap things to do in Grand Rapids
Scout analyzed 113 Grand Rapids places and surfaced the ones that actually fit cheap day out.
Places analyzed
113
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Scout-verified spots

Outdoors
Spring Grove Park

Outdoors
Grand Ravines North County Park

Food & Drink
Brunch House

Downtown
MDRD

Downtown
Littlebird
Cozy neighborhood bistro for farm-to-table cuisine, natural wine & bespoke cocktails.

Food & Drink
Blue Water
Restaurant boasts Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired architecture, outdoor bar, lake views & a global menu.

Midtown
Lyon Street Cafe
Charcuterie & French-style baking is served at this stylish contemporary cafe with artisanal coffee.

Downtown
Garden District

Outdoors
Millennium Park
Vast urban park reclaims heavily used land for 6-acre beach & wetlands with hiking trails.

Outdoors
Pickerel Lake Park - Fred Meijer Nature Preserve

Downtown
The B.O.B.
Sprawling former grocery warehouse features a range of eateries, a brewery, piano bar & comedy club.

Outdoors
Fallasburg Park

Hager Park
Hager Park
Family- & dog-friendly park with a themed play area, picnicking, nature trails & spring wildflowers.

Home Acres
The Stray

Downtown
Morning Ritual Coffee Bar

West Grand
Roots Brew Shop
Coffee, tea & pastries served in a roomy cafe with old-school, mismatched furniture & a chill vibe.

Downtown
Madcap Coffee Company
Minimalist, modern cafe serving specialty coffees, with experienced baristas creating latte art.

Downtown
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
An all-day menu of Southern comfort food with a creative twist, plus craft beers & cocktails.

Madison Area
The Winchester
Gourmet bar food served in a pub with exposed-brick walls & a weekend Bloody Mary bar.

Belknap Lookout
Lookout Park

Northeast
Qahwah House Coffee - Grand Rapids

East Hills
Stovetop Coffee Roasters - Grand Rapids

Alger Heights
The Old Goat
Gastropub fare & a full bar in an industrial-chic environs with oil-drum lighting & outdoor seating.

Outdoors
Versluis Park
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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