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If you have a craving for art and culture then Grand Rapids is for you! Located in the West Michigan metropolitan area, Grand Rapids is home to nearly 600,000 people, making it the second largest city in Michigan. This snowy retreat is mostly cold all year, with some warm temps coming out in the summer. But don’t let the winter chill fool you, Grand Rapids has tons of concerts, theaters, and festivals that put on some of the best shows in the country. And if that’s not enough, Grand Rapids also has much in the way of arts festivals that will satisfy even the hungriest of art connoisseurs. Head to StudentUniverse.com today and secure your cheap student tickets for Grand Rapids.

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Things to do in Grand Rapids

The Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park on East Beltline Ave., has tons of nature trails and boardwalks, sculpture classes, and many different indoor and outdoor exhibits and gardens to walk through. Plan at least four hours for this place as it has so much to do and see. Remember to bring your college ID, as there is a student discount. For all you history buffs out there, the Gerald R. Ford Museum resides in Grand Rapids and is open every day for tours. His grave is just north of the museums and can be a sight to see as well. In terms of art museums, both the Van Andel Museum Center and the Grands Rapids Art Museum feature outstanding permanent collections as well as special exhibitions that are known to be spectacular. Artsy students looking for a great spring break destination, or the perfect weekend getaway? Grand Rapids is bursting with art and StudentUniverse.com has great discount tickets for you to visit and be a part of it all. The Grand Rapids Symphony, Ballet, Van Andel Arena, Civic Theater, Circle Theater, and Actors’ Theater all have many different and great shows that are put on every week. Be sure to see what’s coming up and get your tickets early. Grand Rapids also has it’s own minor league baseball team, the West Michigan Whitecaps, arena football team, Grand Rapids Rampage, and AHL hockey team, the Grand Rapids Griffins.

Nightlife in Grand Rapids

The best bars for the college age crowd in Grand Rapids tends to be a select few that feature great drinks at low prices and have a hip, young atmostphere. Try Mulligans, The B.O.B., The INtersection, Billy’s Lounge, Diversions, Founders, Bar Divani, or Hopcat. All of these have great people as well as great music, especially on wekends.

Dining in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids has some great local restaurants with spectacular food. For Spanish-style food, try San Chez Bistro on West Fulton St. Yesterdog, on Wealthy SE, features great hotdogs with an early-20th-century atmosphere. Also be sure to try Charlie’s Crab on Market Ave, where you can find some of the best seafood in all of Grand Rapids.

Shopping in Grand Rapids

Schuler Books and Music is a large independent bookstore that is similar to bigger chains, and has a great selection of books and music as well as couches where you can read and have some coffee in peace. Be sure to stop into Little Bohemia, a funky store with cool clothes, gifts, and books. It is downtown in Monroe Center. For most of your shopping needs, try the Woodland Mall in the southeast. This traditional mall has standard chains and is reasonably priced.

Grand Rapids Travel Tips

• Make sure to bring or rent a car for your trip, everything is spread out in Grand Rapids.
• Be sure to check out one of the many exciting museums in Grand Rapids.
• Grand Rapids can be pricey depending what you do, so keep an eye out for free or inexpensive local activities!