Grand Rapids · Kent County, MI
Outdoors in Grand Rapids
Scout analyzed 113 Grand Rapids places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.
Places analyzed
113
Matches
25
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Scout-verified spots
John Ball Park
John Ball Zoo
Home to 2,000+ animals, this seasonal park boasts a funicular ride, plus penguin & parakeet feeding.
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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