Grand Rapids Swing Bridge, Grand Rapids

Name: Grand Rapids Swing Bridge
Address: Grand Rapids, United States

#75 among attractions in Grand Rapids

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The Grand Rapids Swing Bridge is a four span Pratt truss railroad swing bridge in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was built in 1902 for the Pere Marquette Railroad as a swing bridge to allow steamboats to pass up the Grand River, but this river traffic was discontinued in 1907. The turntable is rusted shut and currently inoperable. Originally it was built as a double track bridge, but one set of tracks has been removed. The bridge itself is still in use, and carries an Amtrak train which runs from the Amtrak station just east of the bridge, as well as CSX freight trains. In crossing the Grand River, it touches the south end of a small island. ()

Completed: 1901 (123 years ago)Coordinates: 42°57'29"N, 85°40'50"W

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Downtown Grand RapidsGrand Rapids United States

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Grand Rapids Swing 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.

0.7 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids
18 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...
0.7 miN
Interactive exhibits on president's life
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Grand Rapids
19 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 miNE
Convention center, Hockey, Music venue
Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids
14 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.
0.6 miN
Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Office
Grand Rapids Public Museum, Grand Rapids
15 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".
0.7 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of Saint Andrew, Grand Rapids
18 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Andrew is a Catholic cathedral located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Grand Rapids.
0.8 miNE
Church
Fountain Street Church, Grand Rapids
22 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 miNE
Park, Music venue
Rosa Parks Circle, Grand Rapids
18 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.
0.8 miNE
Memorial
Kent County Civil War Monument, Grand Rapids
20 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.
0.8 miNE
Concert hall, Theater, Convention center
DeVos Place Convention Center, Grand Rapids
22 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.
0.9 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
St. Cecilia Music Center, Grand Rapids
24 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.
0.5 miNW
Neoclassical architecture
Lexington School, Grand Rapids
13 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 Grand Rapids Swing Bridge?

Nearby attractions include The Intersection, Grand Rapids (9 min walk), Beckering Family Carillon Tower, Grand Rapids (10 min walk), Lexington School, Grand Rapids (13 min walk), Plaza Towers, Grand Rapids (14 min walk).

How to get to Grand Rapids Swing Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Grand Rapids Swing Bridge:

Bus

Market at Cherry • Lines: 12 (9 min walk)
Cherry at Grandville • Lines: 12 (10 min walk)

Train

Grand Rapids (12 min walk)