Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids

Name: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Address: 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, 49525-5804, United States
Telephone: +1 616-957-1580

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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids

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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is a 158-acre botanical garden, art museum, and outdoor sculpture park located in Grand Rapids Township, Michigan, United States. Opened in 1995, Meijer Gardens quickly established itself in the Midwest as a major cultural attraction jointly focused on horticulture and sculpture. ()

Alternative names: Created: 1995Established: 1995 (29 years ago)Visitors per year: 750 thous.Elevation: 827 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°58'52"N, 85°35'28"W

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1000 E Beltline Ave NENorth East Citizens ActionGrand Rapids 49525-5804 United States

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+1 616-957-1580

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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fulton Street Farmers Market, Fisk Lake, Reeds Lake, Paddock Place.

2.8 miSW
Market, Shopping, Flea market
Fulton Street Farmers Market, Grand Rapids
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2.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
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2.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Reeds Lake, Grand Rapids
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3 miSW
Italianate architecture, Neoclassical architecture
Paddock Place, Grand Rapids
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3.4 miS
Nature and wildlife, Park, Universities and schools
Calvin University, Grand Rapids
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2.3 miSW
Universities and schools
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2.5 miS
Area
East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids
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Concerts and shows, Theater, Rock club
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1.3 miSW
Church
Wealthy Park Baptist Church, Grand Rapids
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2.9 miW
Romanesque revival architecture
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3.2 miSW
42°57'41"N • 85°38'55"W
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