La Grande Vitesse
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Spend the weekend with us in Grand Rapids, Michigan. ☀️🌷 We’ve rounded up our top things to experience and see during your visit this spring. @experiencegrandrapids #ad EXPERIENCE -The Blue Bridge | This pedestrian bridge spans across the Grand River with great views of the city skyline. -La Grande Vitesse at Calder Plaza | A 43-foot-tall red Alexander Calder sculpture that symbolizes Grand Rapids’ creative vitality. -Frederik Meijer Gardens, @meijergardens | One of the top 45 most-visited art museums in the world. Be sure to check out the Butterflies are Blooming exhibit. -Countless hiking trails | Enjoy the 50+ Grand Rapids hiking trails winding through forests, along rivers, and more. -Downtown Holland | Pop into locally owned shops along this tulip-lined streetscape. -Holland State Park | Sugar sand beaches, beautiful sunsets, and views of the iconic “Big Red” lighthouse. -John Ball Zoo, @johnballzoogr | Just kicking off the 2024 season, we were some of the first to reconnect with the over 2,000 animals that call this zoo home. -Riverside Park | Take a picturesque morning walk along the Grand River. This site is near Lucy’s and is adorned with mature trees, a paved biking/hiking trail, and river overlooks. EAT + SIP -Breakfast at Lucy’s, @lucys_gr | Located 10 minutes from downtown, Lucy’s partners with local farms to incorporate the freshest ingredients into their creative dishes. -Brewery Vivant, @breweryvivant | The world’s first LEED-certified microbrewery is nestled within a renovated historic funeral home. -The Old Goat, @oldgoatgr | The Old Goat has been serving creative bites in an industrial-chic environment since 2015. -Downtown Market, @dtmarketgr | An indoor marketplace featuring various vendors and eateries. STAY -JW Marriott Grand Rapids, @ilovethejw | Situated in the heart of Hotel District in Downtown, the JW provides modern luxury and exemplary service. Send this to someone who you want to #ExperienceGrandRapids with this year. ✈️
thecapturingcouplethecapturingcouple
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This is an awesome place to catch a festival, live music, art work, or just capture some straight up “cool” photos. Taking a stroll downtown at night is a pretty neat thing. I would recommend stopping by to see this landmark and capture a few other visually appealing sites within the vicinity. It will not disappoint. Enjoy!
Peter J. GilPeter J. Gil
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The sculpture was awesome, and we were disappointed to see workers all around this tourist spot. it was messy. There was a parking lot beside it and it was pay parking. ( Pictures have been edited to remove the structures and workers around it )
MariaMaria
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Great public art in the plaza. Nice to photograph during the blue hour on a summer evening. Don't miss the Tire Swing sculpture in the corner of the plaza as well.
chris kopeckychris kopecky
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It is really nice, was there for color run and everything was set up good and easy to know where to go.
Amber ThorpeAmber Thorpe
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Very accessible for all. Nice spacing. Festival was a breath of fresh air, to see so many people.
Deon McQueen Sr.Deon McQueen Sr.
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Nearby Attractions Of La Grande Vitesse
Van Andel Arena
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Grand Rapids Public Museum
The Great Escape Room Grand Rapids
DeVos Place
DeVos Performance Hall
JW Marriott Grand Rapids
Rosa Parks Circle
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum

Van Andel Arena
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Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Grand Rapids Public Museum
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Nearby Restaurants Of La Grande Vitesse
Stella's Lounge
The B.O.B.
Butcher's Union
San Chez A Tapas Bistro
Sundance Grill
Leo's Seafood Restaurant & Bar
HopCat
Z's Bar & Restaurant
The Pyramid Scheme
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Stella's Lounge
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The B.O.B.
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Butcher's Union
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525 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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La Grande Vitesse, a public sculpture by American artist Alexander Calder, is located on the large concrete plaza surrounding City Hall and the Kent County Building in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.
attractions: Van Andel Arena, Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton, Grand Rapids Public Museum, The Great Escape Room Grand Rapids, DeVos Place, DeVos Performance Hall, JW Marriott Grand Rapids, Rosa Parks Circle, Grand Rapids Children's Museum, The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, restaurants: Stella's Lounge, The B.O.B., Butcher's Union, San Chez A Tapas Bistro, Sundance Grill, Leo's Seafood Restaurant & Bar, HopCat, Z's Bar & Restaurant, The Pyramid Scheme, Brick and Porter

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