Sixth Street Bridge, Grand Rapids

Name: Sixth Street Bridge
Address: 627 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, United States

#23 among attractions in Grand Rapids

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Facts and practical information

The Sixth Street Bridge is a four-span, wrought iron bridge that crosses the Grand River in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is a Michigan State Historic Site and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1886, it is the longest and oldest metal truss bridge in Michigan. ()

Length: 536 ftCoordinates: 42°58'36"N, 85°40'26"W

Address

627 Monroe Ave NWBelknap LookoutGrand Rapids United States

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Sixth Street Bridge – 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.

0.8 miS
Museum, Art museum
Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids
21 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...
0.6 miS
Interactive exhibits on president's life
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Grand Rapids
16 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.
1 miS
Convention center, Hockey, Music venue
Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids
26 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.
0.8 miS
Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Office
Grand Rapids Public Museum, Grand Rapids
20 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".
0.5 miS
Monuments and statues
La Grande Vitesse, Grand Rapids
14 min walk • 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.
0.9 miSE
Church
Fountain Street Church, Grand Rapids
23 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.
0.7 miS
Park, Music venue
Rosa Parks Circle, Grand Rapids
19 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.
0.6 miW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Basilica of St. Adalbert, Grand Rapids
15 min walk • The Basilica of St. Adalbert is a minor basilica of the Catholic Church and a parish church of the Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Its namesake and patron is St.
0.5 miS
Concert hall, Theater, Convention center
DeVos Place Convention Center, Grand Rapids
14 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.
1 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
St. Cecilia Music Center, Grand Rapids
26 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.
0.7 miSE
Park
Crescent Park, Grand Rapids
17 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sixth Street Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Eliphalet H. Turner House, Grand Rapids (4 min walk), Berkey and Gay Furniture Company Factory, Grand Rapids (5 min walk), River House Condominiums, Grand Rapids (12 min walk), La Grande Vitesse, Grand Rapids (14 min walk).

How to get to Sixth Street Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sixth Street Bridge:

Bus

DeVos Place • Lines: 90 (14 min walk)
Medical Mile • Lines: 90 (15 min walk)