Daniel's Guidebook
Food scene (within close proximity to Herrick Gardens)
Terrific authentic Mexican fare at reasonable prices
6 residents recomanen
La Huasteca Mexican Restaurant
1811 Plainfield Ave NETerrific authentic Mexican fare at reasonable prices
Graydon's Crossing
1223 Plainfield Ave NEGood food and drinks
Choo Choo Grill
1209 Plainfield Ave NESince 1946, this establishment has been serving burgers and breakfast
A local favorite and original vitales location. Also features a sports bar and friendly atmosphere.
Vitale's Pizza
834 Leonard St NEA local favorite and original vitales location. Also features a sports bar and friendly atmosphere.
Grand Rapids little known secret. Awesome wings, fries. Try the gizzards (medium or hard fried). Terrific! Owners are warm and friendly! Take out only.
Wing Kingz
1604 Diamond Ave NEGrand Rapids little known secret. Awesome wings, fries. Try the gizzards (medium or hard fried). Terrific! Owners are warm and friendly! Take out only.
Hunan Restaurant
1263 Leonard St NEA staple in the Northeast Grand Rapids area. Their noodle soups are top notch!
With a variety of beers on tap, this brewery is housed in the former Dekorne’s furniture store.
24 residents recomanen
Creston Brewery
1504 Plainfield Ave NEWith a variety of beers on tap, this brewery is housed in the former Dekorne’s furniture store.
Terrific variety of beers (one of my favorites) with gourmet tacos.
13 residents recomanen
City Built Brewing Company
820 Monroe Ave NWTerrific variety of beers (one of my favorites) with gourmet tacos.
Boasting a menu of specialty burgers and tots, this is quickly becoming a local favorite.
8 residents recomanen
Rocky's Bar & Grill
633 Ottawa Ave NWBoasting a menu of specialty burgers and tots, this is quickly becoming a local favorite.
Located off West Leonard, The Mitten is known for their pizza and beer.
49 residents recomanen
The Mitten Brewing Company
527 Leonard St NWLocated off West Leonard, The Mitten is known for their pizza and beer.
Located just less than 10 minutes from the house, the IPAs are very good!
15 residents recomanen
Greyline Brewing Co.
1727 Alpine Ave NWLocated just less than 10 minutes from the house, the IPAs are very good!
Featured on the Food Network, this quaint ristorante has become a local favorite.
Licaris Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.1
2869 Knapp St NEFeatured on the Food Network, this quaint ristorante has become a local favorite.
Within close vicinity to Herrick Gardens, Fuji Yama features sushi and several hibachi settings. Great for groups.
Fuji Yama Asian Bistro
1501 E Beltline Ave NEWithin close vicinity to Herrick Gardens, Fuji Yama features sushi and several hibachi settings. Great for groups.
HopCat
25 Ionia Ave SWFeaturing an impressive selection of draft beers and food.
Located on west Leonard (close to The Mitten and Greyline).
29 residents recomanen
Long Road Distillers
537 Leonard St NWLocated on west Leonard (close to The Mitten and Greyline).
Features a huge Asian buffet (hibachi, sushi, Chinese-American dishes). One of the best buffets in the area.
Ming Ten
2090 Celebration Dr NEFeatures a huge Asian buffet (hibachi, sushi, Chinese-American dishes). One of the best buffets in the area.
Parks
Located less than a mile from Herrick Gardens BNB, this is a very nice nature trail for people in need of a walk
8 residents recomanen
Huff Park
2399 Ball Ave NELocated less than a mile from Herrick Gardens BNB, this is a very nice nature trail for people in need of a walk
The Grand Rapids of the city, this location is a popular favorite for fisherman. Also great for sight seeing.
22 residents recomanen
Parc de l'Escala de Peixos
606 Front Ave NWThe Grand Rapids of the city, this location is a popular favorite for fisherman. Also great for sight seeing.
Riverside Park
2001 Monroe Ave NEFeatures wonderful places to picnic and walk.
Parc de la Sisena Carrer
647 Monroe Ave NWA nice place to walk beside the grand river.
Sightseeing
Jardins Frederik Meijer
1000 E Beltline Ave NEA “must see” for enthusiasts of art and gardens!
Museu Infantil de Grand Rapids
11 Sheldon Ave NEFeatures traveling and interactive exhibits, local history, a planetarium, and indoor carousel.
91 residents recomanen
Museu Públic de Grand Rapids
272 Pearl St NWFeatures traveling and interactive exhibits, local history, a planetarium, and indoor carousel.
Entertainment
Movies on Monroe
555 Monroe Ave NWA great place to watch movies in the summertime.
A good place to catch concerts, performances, and AHL hockey featuring The Grand Rapids Griffins
82 residents recomanen
Van Andel Arena
130 Fulton St WA good place to catch concerts, performances, and AHL hockey featuring The Grand Rapids Griffins
The Intersection
133 Grandville Ave SWA great place to catch local and regional acts
A local favorite, featuring off broadway productions.
24 residents recomanen
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre And School Of Theatre Arts
30 Division Ave NA local favorite, featuring off broadway productions.
UICA
17 Pearl St NWA great place to catch indie films and art.
DeVos Performance Hall
303 Monroe Ave NWFeatures a variety of local and regional acts.
A great place to catch a West Michigan Whitecaps baseball game. Very affordable. The Whitecaps are an affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. Located about 15 minutes from Herrick Gardens.
23 residents recomanen
Estadi Fifth Third
4500 W River Dr NEA great place to catch a West Michigan Whitecaps baseball game. Very affordable. The Whitecaps are an affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. Located about 15 minutes from Herrick Gardens.
Awesome place to play a wide variety of pinball machines, kick back with a cold one, or check out live music.
41 residents recomanen
The Pyramid Scheme
68 Commerce Ave SWAwesome place to play a wide variety of pinball machines, kick back with a cold one, or check out live music.
Located about 30 minutes south of Herrick Gardens, this casino offers traditional gaming.
63 residents recomanen
Gun Lake Casino
1123 129th AveLocated about 30 minutes south of Herrick Gardens, this casino offers traditional gaming.
20 Monroe Live
11 Ottawa Ave NWAnother place to check out live music.
Things to do
Twisted Hot Yoga Knapp's Corner
1971 E Beltline Ave NEGreat Lakes Pub Cruiser LLC
TreeRunner Grand Rapids Adventure Park
2121 Celebration Dr NEJohn Ball Zoo
1300 Fulton St WA local favorite for beginning skiers and snowboarders. During summer, Cannonsburg hosts the Grand Rapids symphony for weekend concerts. Lovely place to bring a bottle of wine, snacks and lawn chairs. Located about 20 minutes from Herrick Gardens Air BNB.
52 residents recomanen
Àrea d'esquí de Cannonsburg
6800 Cannonsburg Rd NEA local favorite for beginning skiers and snowboarders. During summer, Cannonsburg hosts the Grand Rapids symphony for weekend concerts. Lovely place to bring a bottle of wine, snacks and lawn chairs. Located about 20 minutes from Herrick Gardens Air BNB.
A downtown favorite for outdoor ice skating, concerts, and local cultural experiences.
38 residents recomanen
Cercle Rosa Park
135 Monroe Center St NWA downtown favorite for outdoor ice skating, concerts, and local cultural experiences.
Need some exercise? Why not rent a bike and check out sights in the city?
For more information goto:
https://grbikerentals.com
Grand Rapids Bike Rentals
Need some exercise? Why not rent a bike and check out sights in the city?
For more information goto:
https://grbikerentals.com