Local Food (within 15 minutes of The Cozy Retreat)
The BEST breakfast, brunch and lunch in town. Pro-Tip: Join the waitlist online to avoid long wait times at the restaurant.
32 locals recommend
Anna's House
3874 Plainfield Ave NEThe BEST breakfast, brunch and lunch in town. Pro-Tip: Join the waitlist online to avoid long wait times at the restaurant.
Cabaña Tres Amigos
1409 60th St SEAmy's favorite local Mexican restaurant
A local brewery with a wide variety of craft beers. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
Alebird Taphouse and Brewery
2619 84th Street SouthwestA local brewery with a wide variety of craft beers. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
84th Street Pub & Grille
8282 Pfeiffer Farms Dr SWTraditional pub food
Uccello's Ristorante - Grandville
3940 Rivertown ParkwayItalian and American food
Right up there with Anna's House, we really enjoy this place's breakfast, brunch and lunch menu!
10 locals recommend
Noble Restaurant
1851 44th St SWRight up there with Anna's House, we really enjoy this place's breakfast, brunch and lunch menu!
Shopping
Tanger Outlets Grand Rapids
350 84th St SWOutlet mall located 10-15 minutes away
Grand Rapids
Once the site of a Native American village, this downtown
park located along the Grand River hosts events and has a
paved walking/biking trail.
16 locals recommend
Ah-Nab-Awen Park
220 Front Ave NWOnce the site of a Native American village, this downtown
park located along the Grand River hosts events and has a
paved walking/biking trail.
Located in the heart of GR, this area hosts events and is converted to an outdoor ice rink in the winter. Close to great shopping and dining options.
38 locals recommend
Rosa Park Circle
135 Monroe Center St NWLocated in the heart of GR, this area hosts events and is converted to an outdoor ice rink in the winter. Close to great shopping and dining options.
With plenty of outdoor and indoor attractions, this is great
destination year-round. Our family particularly enjoys and
outdoor children's garden.
200 locals recommend
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
1000 E Beltline Ave NEWith plenty of outdoor and indoor attractions, this is great
destination year-round. Our family particularly enjoys and
outdoor children's garden.
The Downtwon Market is home to 20+ indoor market vendors offering specialty gourmet foods and beverages as well as restaurants.
98 locals recommend
Downtown Market Grand Rapids
435 Ionia Ave SWThe Downtwon Market is home to 20+ indoor market vendors offering specialty gourmet foods and beverages as well as restaurants.
Lakeshore
A 30-40 minute drive from The Cozy Retreat
Visit the Big Red lighthouse, explore Windmill Island or
spend some time at our favorite beach - Olive Shores County
Park.
80 locals recommend
Holland
A 30-40 minute drive from The Cozy Retreat
Visit the Big Red lighthouse, explore Windmill Island or
spend some time at our favorite beach - Olive Shores County
Park.
A 45-55 minute drive from The Cozy Retreat
Walk along the harbor on the boardwalk, grab dinner at The
Kirby House and hike at Rosy Mound Natural Area.
97 locals recommend
Grand Haven
A 45-55 minute drive from The Cozy Retreat
Walk along the harbor on the boardwalk, grab dinner at The
Kirby House and hike at Rosy Mound Natural Area.
A 30-40 minute drive from The Cozy Retreat
Go wine tasting at the Fenn Valley Tasting Room, browse the
shops along Butler Street and enjoy a meal at The Southerner.
138 locals recommend
Saugatuck
A 30-40 minute drive from The Cozy Retreat
Go wine tasting at the Fenn Valley Tasting Room, browse the
shops along Butler Street and enjoy a meal at The Southerner.
Zoos & Animal Experiences
John Ball Zoo
1300 Fulton St WTraditional style zoo with zip line, ropes course & tram rides
Private zoo, safari bus ride, you can feed many of the animals.
20 locals recommend
Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park : Open for the season
8313 Pratt Lake Ave SEPrivate zoo, safari bus ride, you can feed many of the animals.
Critter Barn
2950 Adams StEducational petting farm for kids of all ages
Deer Tracks Junction
7850 14 Mile Rd NEWild West themed playgrounds and interactive animal exhibits
Museums
Marie Catrib's of Grand Rapids
Hands-on learning space for kids ages 2-10
3 floors of history exhibits, a 1928 carousel & planetarium
91 locals recommend
Grand Rapids Public Museum
272 Pearl St NW3 floors of history exhibits, a 1928 carousel & planetarium
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
11 Sheldon Ave NECollections range from Renaissance to Modern Art
Presidential museum and burial place of Gerald Ford, the 38th President of the United States
77 locals recommend
The Gerald Ford Presidential Museum
303 Pearl St NWPresidential museum and burial place of Gerald Ford, the 38th President of the United States
Our Favorite Hiking Trails
Blandford Nature Center
1715 Hillburn Ave NWOutdoor Discovery Center
4214 56th StHemlock Crossing
8115 W Olive RdSeidman Park
8155 Conservation St NERiley Trails Park
16300 Riley StHudsonville Nature Center
2700 New Holland St