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There is no better way to experience all that Grand Rapids has to offer than living in the heart of the city. Find out why Grand Rapids is a “cool city”. Plaza Towers Condos is proud to be a neighbor to many “cool” restaurants, breweries, museums, sports arenas, and performing art venues.
Click here to find all the exciting venues located on the indoor Skywalk—all within a 15 minute walk from Plaza Towers!
Places to go…things to do…people to see. Here is a sampling of the many exciting things going on in downtown Grand Rapids. Why wouldn’t you want to live here?
Click here to find all the exciting venues located on the indoor Skywalk—all within a 15 minute walk from Plaza Towers!
Places to go…things to do…people to see. Here is a sampling of the many exciting things going on in downtown Grand Rapids. Why wouldn’t you want to live here?
Experience GR provides an insider’s guide to everything going on in the city: events, restaurants, places to stay, festivals and more.
ArtPrize® is a radically open, independently organized international art competition. For 19 days, three square miles of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, become an open playing field where anyone can find a voice in the conversation about what is art and why it matters. Art from around the world pops up in every inch of downtown, and it’s all free and open to the public.
ArtPrize® is a radically open, independently organized international art competition. For 19 days, three square miles of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, become an open playing field where anyone can find a voice in the conversation about what is art and why it matters. Art from around the world pops up in every inch of downtown, and it’s all free and open to the public.
The Downtown Market is a mixed-use facility that brings together production, distribution, marketing and education about local produce. Our indoor facility features a 24-vendor market hall, while dozens of farmers and artisans line our outdoor farmer's market shed. We offer several exceptional spaces throughout the site, including rentable incubator kitchens, rooftop greenhouses, and the nation’s first demonstration kitchen for kids (you have to see it to believe it). The Market is set to be LEED-certified (also the first in the nation), features a green roof, live walls, geotherm wells, rain gardens, and plenty of other innovative sustainable features.
More than eighty years ago, our community in Grand Rapids and West Michigan determined that an orchestra would strengthen the city and region and the Grand Rapids Symphony was born. Following the decision to establish this important cultural resource, the steadfast commitment of visionary community leaders has created an organization that is recognized nationally for the high quality of its concerts and educational programs.
More than eighty years ago, our community in Grand Rapids and West Michigan determined that an orchestra would strengthen the city and region and the Grand Rapids Symphony was born. Following the decision to establish this important cultural resource, the steadfast commitment of visionary community leaders has created an organization that is recognized nationally for the high quality of its concerts and educational programs.
When John Ball wrote his will in 1869, it became common knowledge that he intended to leave forty acres to the city for park purposes. Today, John Ball Zoo is a zoological facility that is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. Visitors enjoy the diverse educational, entertainment, and recreational opportunities that are offered.
Open since 1996, with a 12,000 plus seating capacity, Van Andel Arena has attracted the biggest names in family shows, concert, and sporting events. Acts such as the Eagles, Disney On Ice, NCAA Hockey Regional Championships, the AFL Arena Bowl XV game, Detroit Pistons exhibition games, Cirque du Soleil, and Elton John have demonstrated the Arena’s versatility. It’s also home to the Grand Rapids Griffins AFL hockey team.
Open since 1996, with a 12,000 plus seating capacity, Van Andel Arena has attracted the biggest names in family shows, concert, and sporting events. Acts such as the Eagles, Disney On Ice, NCAA Hockey Regional Championships, the AFL Arena Bowl XV game, Detroit Pistons exhibition games, Cirque du Soleil, and Elton John have demonstrated the Arena’s versatility. It’s also home to the Grand Rapids Griffins AFL hockey team.
Cool City, Great Beer. Beer lovers of America have made their voices heard, and Grand Rapids can now call itself the Best Beer Town, according to readers of USA TODAY and USA TODAY 10Best. Follow this link to a map of all of all the great Grand Rapids breweries. Drink. Enjoy. Need we say more?
Gilda’s LaughFest was created by a team at Gilda's Club Grand Rapids in 2011. Since then, LaughFest has averaged 55,000 attendees per year. Gilda’s LaughFest honors laughter as an essential part of emotional health and wellbeing. The festival raises awareness for a very important cause – supporting individuals and families that are on a cancer or grief journey in finding their smile and laughter in the midst of these life changing incidents.
The Fifth Third River Bank Run takes place in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, in May each year. It features the largest 25K road race in the country, the event is also the USA 25 km Open Championships.
Gilda’s LaughFest was created by a team at Gilda's Club Grand Rapids in 2011. Since then, LaughFest has averaged 55,000 attendees per year. Gilda’s LaughFest honors laughter as an essential part of emotional health and wellbeing. The festival raises awareness for a very important cause – supporting individuals and families that are on a cancer or grief journey in finding their smile and laughter in the midst of these life changing incidents.
The Fifth Third River Bank Run takes place in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, in May each year. It features the largest 25K road race in the country, the event is also the USA 25 km Open Championships.
DeVos Performance Hall is in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids along the Grand River. The 2,404 seat theater is home to the Grand Rapids, Symphony, Opera Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Ballet and Broadway Grand Rapids.
DeVos Place, a Grand Rapids convention centers with 160,000 square feet of exhibition floors and other configurable meeting space is home to many conventions, conferences, and shows.
For over 100 years, the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) has focused on art, design, and creativity. GRAM provides diverse platforms for experiences, ideas, and dialogue that enrich the human spirit and build practical learning skills. Through dynamic exhibitions, collections, learning initiatives, and community collaborations, GRAM serves as a cultural beacon and civic anchor.