The Amberg House, Heritage Hill and Grand Rapids
Neighborhoods
The Amberg House is in the heart of Heritage Hill, one of the largest historical districts in the US. Take a walking tour and enjoy the rich architecture and exquisite gardens of the traditional homes.
35 locals recommend
Heritage Hill
The Amberg House is in the heart of Heritage Hill, one of the largest historical districts in the US. Take a walking tour and enjoy the rich architecture and exquisite gardens of the traditional homes.
Sightseeing
Meyer May was married to David and Hattie Amberg's daughter Sophie. The Meyer May House was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and his studio and was completed in 1908, shortly before construction of the Amberg House began. Steelcase purchased the home in 1986 and completed extensive restoration work a few years later. Today the house serves as a hospitality center for Steelcase associates and is open for very informative (free) tours on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.
22 locals recommend
Meyer May House
450 Madison Ave SEMeyer May was married to David and Hattie Amberg's daughter Sophie. The Meyer May House was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and his studio and was completed in 1908, shortly before construction of the Amberg House began. Steelcase purchased the home in 1986 and completed extensive restoration work a few years later. Today the house serves as a hospitality center for Steelcase associates and is open for very informative (free) tours on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park is one of the great amenities in Grand Rapids. Open year round, it combines world class art, indoor and outdoor gardens, butterflies, and concerts.
200 locals recommend
Frederik Meijer Gardens
1000 E Beltline Ave NEMeijer Gardens and Sculpture Park is one of the great amenities in Grand Rapids. Open year round, it combines world class art, indoor and outdoor gardens, butterflies, and concerts.
Reeds Lake lies in the heart of East Grand Rapids. A well maintained paved trail allows for walking, running or biking around this popular spot.
Reeds Lake
Reeds Lake lies in the heart of East Grand Rapids. A well maintained paved trail allows for walking, running or biking around this popular spot.
A charming village on the shore of Lake Michigan, Saugatuck and its neighbor Douglas, offer a thriving art scene, boats, restaurants, summer theater, and night life.
139 locals recommend
Saugatuck
A charming village on the shore of Lake Michigan, Saugatuck and its neighbor Douglas, offer a thriving art scene, boats, restaurants, summer theater, and night life.
Food scene
Great, great food. Outstanding bartenders. It's one of our favorite dinner restaurants in town. There's usually a wait for a table, but it's worth it. Butcher's Union is one of several great restaurants on Bridge Street just west of the Grand River. If the wait at Butcher's is too long, Sovengard (just across the street) is wonderful. Other great options in the same area include One Bourbon, Knickerbocker, and Jolly Pumpkin. A short drive away consider Grayline, Atwater, and Mitten Brewing.
48 locals recommend
Butcher's Union
438 Bridge St NWGreat, great food. Outstanding bartenders. It's one of our favorite dinner restaurants in town. There's usually a wait for a table, but it's worth it. Butcher's Union is one of several great restaurants on Bridge Street just west of the Grand River. If the wait at Butcher's is too long, Sovengard (just across the street) is wonderful. Other great options in the same area include One Bourbon, Knickerbocker, and Jolly Pumpkin. A short drive away consider Grayline, Atwater, and Mitten Brewing.
Fine German-inspired food and great soup keep The Old Goat on our regular restaurant rotation. Located in a quaint neighborhood strip mall.
17 locals recommend
The Old Goat
2434 Eastern Ave SEFine German-inspired food and great soup keep The Old Goat on our regular restaurant rotation. Located in a quaint neighborhood strip mall.
Wealthy Street is a short walk from the Amberg House and it features numerous restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, and unique shops. Our favorite dinner spots are Donkey Taqueria (have a margarita), Zivio (Mediterranean cuisine), and Winchester. Try Good Trucking' Diner for breakfast. Have a cocktail at Mammoth Distilling.
A few blocks east on Wealthy you'll see Electric Cheetah (great for soup), Brick Road Pizza, and Forty Acres (food with soul).
Wealthy Street Southeast
Wealthy Street SoutheastWealthy Street is a short walk from the Amberg House and it features numerous restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, and unique shops. Our favorite dinner spots are Donkey Taqueria (have a margarita), Zivio (Mediterranean cuisine), and Winchester. Try Good Trucking' Diner for breakfast. Have a cocktail at Mammoth Distilling.
A few blocks east on Wealthy you'll see Electric Cheetah (great for soup), Brick Road Pizza, and Forty Acres (food with soul).
Green Well is one of several fun restaurants and bars clustered along Cherry St. between Eastern Ave. and Diamond Ave. If sushi is your thing, try Maru. For Belgian-style beer in a unique setting, Brewery Vivant is well worth a visit. For fine, really fine dining, you can't beat Grove. And if chicken is your thing go to Hancock's (corner of Wealthy and Fuller).
104 locals recommend
The Green Well
924 Cherry Street SoutheastGreen Well is one of several fun restaurants and bars clustered along Cherry St. between Eastern Ave. and Diamond Ave. If sushi is your thing, try Maru. For Belgian-style beer in a unique setting, Brewery Vivant is well worth a visit. For fine, really fine dining, you can't beat Grove. And if chicken is your thing go to Hancock's (corner of Wealthy and Fuller).