La Grande Vitesse, Grand Rapids

Name: La Grande Vitesse
Address: Grand Rapids, United States

#9 among attractions in Grand Rapids

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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. Popularly referred to as simply "the Calder", since its installation in 1969 it has come to be a symbol of Grand Rapids, and an abstraction of it is included in the city's official logo. ()

Completed: 1969 (55 years ago)Coordinates: 42°58'9"N, 85°40'15"W

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Downtown Grand RapidsGrand Rapids United States

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La Grande Vitesse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grand Rapids Art Museum, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids Public Museum.

~1570 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) stands as a beacon of culture and creativity. This modern art museum, notable for its sleek, contemporary architecture, offers visitors an opportunity to explore a diverse...
~1780 ftW
Interactive exhibits on president's life
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Grand Rapids
9 min walk • The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum is the presidential museum and burial place of Gerald Ford, the 38th president of the United States, and his wife Betty Ford.
0.5 miS
Convention center, Hockey, Music venue
Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids
13 min walk • Van Andel Arena is a 12,000 plus seat multi-purpose arena, situated in the Heartside district of Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. The arena attracted over five million patrons in its first 5 years, 1995-2001.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Office
Grand Rapids Public Museum, Grand Rapids
11 min walk • The Grand Rapids Public Museum, located on the bank of the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is among the oldest history museums in the United States. It was founded in 1854 as the "Grand Rapids Lyceum of Natural History".
~1840 ftSE
Church
Fountain Street Church, Grand Rapids
9 min walk • Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was for a time unique in the United States as being large, religiously liberal and non-denominational in a notably conservative city.
~1220 ftS
Park, Music venue
Rosa Parks Circle, Grand Rapids
6 min walk • Rosa Parks Circle is a plaza located in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan. During the warmer months it is a multipurpose facility, acting as a venue for events like concerts or dances put on by the Grand Rapids Original Swing Society.
0.4 miS
Memorial
Kent County Civil War Monument, Grand Rapids
12 min walk • The Kent County Civil War Monument is an historic landmark in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The monument is in a small triangular downtown park, bounded by Division Avenue and Monroe Avenue. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
~690 ftW
Concert hall, Theater, Convention center
DeVos Place Convention Center, Grand Rapids
4 min walk • DeVos Place Convention Center, erected in 2004 on the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a multi-purpose convention center. It is named for Richard DeVos, who donated $20 million towards its construction.
0.5 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
St. Cecilia Music Center, Grand Rapids
13 min walk • The St. Cecilia Music Center, built in 1894 as the St. Cecilia Society Building, is a performance space located at 24 Ransom Avenue NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
~1060 ftE
Park
Crescent Park, Grand Rapids
6 min walk • Crescent Park is a city park located in the north-east quadrant of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Although small in size, it provides a quiet patch of green space near to the heart of the growing city.
0.4 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Grand Rapids
10 min walk • Grand Rapids Civic Theatre & School of Theatre Arts, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was founded in 1925 and has grown into one of the largest community theatres in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to La Grande Vitesse?

Nearby attractions include DeVos Place Convention Center, Grand Rapids (4 min walk), Rood Building, Grand Rapids (5 min walk), Crescent Park, Grand Rapids (6 min walk), McKay Tower, Grand Rapids (6 min walk).

How to get to La Grande Vitesse by public transport?

The nearest stations to La Grande Vitesse:

Bus

DeVos Place • Lines: 90 (2 min walk)
Medical Mile • Lines: 90 (6 min walk)

Train

Grand Rapids (25 min walk)