Airport:
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
5500 44th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Code: GRR
The airport is an easy 19 miles to our office and traffic is normally light on the route.
Ground Transportation:
Lift and Uber are available along with most national car rentals at the airport.
Parking at the office is free and ample.
Accommodation:
The closest hotels to our office are Baymont on Walker Avenue, and Quality Inn on Walker Avenue. Both are convenient, economical, and have decent reviews. They are both within walking distance of a Bob Evans and are just over a mile from our office.Downtown Grand Rapids has other options with more choices for restaurants nearby. Workpack is about 7 miles from downtown.
If downtown sounds appealing we recommend checking out:
- JW Marriott Grand Rapids
- Courtyard by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
- Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
- City Flats Hotel
All of these locations are within walking distance of several fun places to eat.
Weather:
We are blessed with great weather for about half the year, the rest of the time you should pack accordingly.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | |
Average high in °F: | 31 | 34 | 44 | 58 | 69 | 79 |
Average low in °F: | 18 | 20 | 27 | 38 | 48 | 58 |
Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
Average high in °F: | 83 | 81 | 73 | 60 | 47 | 35 |
Average low in °F: | 62 | 61 | 53 | 42 | 33 | 24 |
Make a long weekend of it….
West Michigan has a lot to offer for people that enjoy good food, shows, and outdoor activities. The city has several venues that attract well known artists, and in a very short drive you can be to the Lake Michigan shore line or exploring Michigan’s rivers. Whether you are into biking, boating, fishing, hiking, golf, frisbee golf, or museums, we have some great options close to our office. Our team enjoys all of the above and would love to share recommendations for where to go. Schedule permitting, we may join you.
Grand Rapids has dozens of craft brew pubs and is home to Founders Brewing. GR is a destination for craft bear enthusiasts. If you enjoy good beer we can help you find a place that fits your tastes.