Beckering Family Carillon Tower, Grand Rapids

Name: Beckering Family Carillon Tower
Address: Grand Rapids, United States

#25 among attractions in Grand Rapids

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The Beckering Family Carillon Tower is a 151-foot-tall carillon-clock tower located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States on the Pew Campus of Grand Valley State University. The tower and carillon was funded and built by Pioneer Construction in 2000. The Beckering family, for which the tower is named, established Pioneer Construction in 1933. ()

Completed: 2000 (24 years ago)Coordinates: 42°57'49"N, 85°40'51"W

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Downtown Grand RapidsGrand Rapids United States

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Day trips

Beckering Family Carillon Tower – 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.

0.5 miE
Museum, Art museum
Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids
13 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...
~1970 ftNE
Interactive exhibits on president's life
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Grand Rapids
10 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 miE
Convention center, Hockey, Music venue
Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids
12 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.
~1270 ftNE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Office
Grand Rapids Public Museum, Grand Rapids
7 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".
0.6 miNE
Monuments and statues
La Grande Vitesse, Grand Rapids
17 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.
0.7 miE
Church
Fountain Street Church, Grand Rapids
18 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.
0.5 miE
Park, Music venue
Rosa Parks Circle, Grand Rapids
12 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.
0.7 miE
Memorial
Kent County Civil War Monument, Grand Rapids
17 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.
0.5 miNE
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.
0.8 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
St. Cecilia Music Center, Grand Rapids
21 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.
~1050 ftW
Neoclassical architecture
Lexington School, Grand Rapids
6 min walk • The Lexington School is a former public school building located at 45 Lexington, NW, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. As of 2015, the building was slated for redevelopment into apartments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Beckering Family Carillon Tower?

Nearby attractions include Lexington School, Grand Rapids (6 min walk), Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium, Grand Rapids (6 min walk), Grand Rapids Public Museum, Grand Rapids (7 min walk), Grand Pearl, Grand Rapids (9 min walk).

How to get to Beckering Family Carillon Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Beckering Family Carillon Tower:

Bus

Fulton at Mt Vernon • Lines: 12 (2 min walk)

Train

Grand Rapids (18 min walk)