Grand Rapids · Kent County, MI
Rainy day activities in Grand Rapids
Scout analyzed 113 Grand Rapids places and surfaced the ones that actually fit rainy day.
Places analyzed
113
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.2 hr
Scout-verified spots
Midtown
Lyon Street Cafe
Charcuterie & French-style baking is served at this stylish contemporary cafe with artisanal coffee.
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.
Northeast
Qahwah House Coffee - Grand Rapids
East Hills
Stovetop Coffee Roasters - Grand Rapids
Outdoors
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Sprawling botanical gardens with diverse sculptures hosting indoor art exhibits & summer concerts.
Bailey's Grove
Coffee Clubhouse LLC
Downtown
Social Misfits
Cool place for elevated sweet & savory waffles, plus coffee & craft cocktail options.
SWAN
Bitter End Coffee House
Housed in an old bank building, this old-world coffeehouse uses organic beans & is open 24 hours.
Downtown
Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge
Loftlike coffee shop offering locally roasted beans, snacks & pastries, plus live entertainment.
Downtown
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Modern space filled with U.S. & European art offering family-friendly activities & other events.
Downtown
GLC Live at 20 Monroe
Contemporary concert hall with around 2600 seats, hosting live music, comedy shows & more.
Downtown
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Hands-on learning space for kids ages 2-10 features a real beehive & workshops like robot building.
South Hills
Meyer May House
Restored early-1900s home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, with free guided tours some days.
Medical Mile
DeVos Performance Hall
Established theater with 4 in-house companies offers balcony, box & floor seats for diverse events.
Sports & Recreation
Moss Ridge Golf Club
Sports & Recreation
Saskatoon Golf Club
SWAN
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Museum tells Ford's life story using artifacts, interactive exhibits & a replica of the Oval Office.
Northeast
Urban You Medical Aesthetics and Wellness
SWAN
Grand Rapids Public Museum
History & science museum with exhibits on 3 floors, plus a 1928 carousel, theater & planetarium.
Sports & Recreation
Scott Lake Golf & Practice Center
Downtown
Grand Pearl Spa
No reservation needed
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