23 days in Grand Rapids & Cheyenne 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Grand Rapids: Saugatuck (Fenn Valley Vineyards - Saugatuck Tasting Room & Oval Beach), Holland (Windmill Island Gardens, Outdoor Discovery Center, &more) and Hickory Corners (Gilmore Car Museum & Midwest Miniatures Museum). There's much more to do: admire the natural beauty at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, admire the striking features of Meyer May House, explore the landscape on two wheels at Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park, and sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Grand Rapids driving holiday tool.

Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids is an approximately 1-hour car ride. In June in Grand Rapids, expect temperatures between 79°F during the day and 59°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to travel to Cheyenne.

Cheyenne is the capital and most populous city of the US state of Wyoming and the county seat of Laramie County. Change things up with these side-trips from Cheyenne: Greeley (Meeker Home Museum, Colorado Model Railroad Museum, &more), Estes Park (The Studio Fine Art and Framing, Off-Road Tours, &more) and The Colorado Freedom Memorial (in Aurora). There's much more to do: cruise along Trail Ridge Road, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Denver Zoo, head outdoors with Paul Smith Children's Village, and examine the collection at Cheyenne Depot Museum.

To see photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Cheyenne visit planning app.

You can fly from Grand Rapids to Cheyenne in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Grand Rapids to Cheyenne is minus 2 hours. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Cheyenne when traveling from Grand Rapids in June, with lows around 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.