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The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum

Interactive museum featuring presidential history, a replica of the Oval Office, and rotating family-friendly exhibits.

4.7 (2382 Google reviews)$$Ages 6+Indoor
  • educational
  • history
  • rainy day

303 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA

What locals say

Insider tip 📍 Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

Highly efficient, clean, and easy to navigate. Security lines are rarely long, and it is often worth the slightly higher cost to avoid the 3-4 hour drive to Chicago or Detroit.

“GRR was one of my top airports to deal with.”

Overheard on r/grandrapids · 200 upvotes

Insider tip 📍 Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Visit the airport viewing area for a picnic lunch while watching planes.

“Airport viewing area & a picnic lunch for an afternoon!”

Overheard on r/grandrapids · 8 upvotes

Insider tip 📍 Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Visit the viewing park to watch planes. Use the GRR Arrivals website to track flights so you know when to go.

“grab some food and head to the airport viewing park. Bonus points if you use (GRR Arrivals) to track incoming/outgoing flights”

Overheard on r/grandrapids · 4 upvotes

Insider tip 📍 Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Use this airport whenever possible; it is significantly more peaceful and easier to navigate than major metropolitan airports.

Overheard on r/grandrapids · 3 upvotes

📍 Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum

A notable local landmark located in Grand Rapids, dedicated to the life and presidency of Gerald Ford.

Overheard on r/grandrapids · 10 upvotes

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