2 days in Grand Rapids Itinerary

The second largest city in Michigan and a hub of furniture manufacturing, Grand Rapids bears the nickname "Furniture City." However, the destination's original name came from the rapids of the Grand River that once ran through the downtown area.

On the 4th (Fri), enjoy the sand and surf at Holland State Park Beach, take in nature's colorful creations at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, and then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at Gerald R. Ford Museum, then admire nature's wide array of creatures at John Ball Zoo, and then examine the collection at Gilmore Car Museum.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Grand Rapids driving holiday planning app.

In October in Grand Rapids, expect temperatures between 63°F during the day and 44°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.