Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids

Name: Van Andel Arena
Address: 130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, 49503-2682, United States
Telephone: +1 616-742-6600

#5 among attractions in Grand Rapids

Convention center, Hockey, Music venue, Sport, More...

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Facts and practical information

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. It is home to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League, the top minor league affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings, with fans giving it the nickname "The Freezer on Fulton". Van Andel Arena is the fourth-largest arena in Michigan, as well as West Michigan's largest; only Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the Jack Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing, and the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, are larger. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°57'45"N, 85°40'18"W

Address

130 Fulton St WDowntown Grand RapidsGrand Rapids 49503-2682 United States

Contact

+1 616-742-6600

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Day trips

Van Andel Arena – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids Public Museum, Cathedral of Saint Andrew, Fountain Street Church.

~960 ftN
Museum, Art museum
Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids
5 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...
~1790 ftNW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Office
Grand Rapids Public Museum, Grand Rapids
9 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".
~1960 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of Saint Andrew, Grand Rapids
10 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.
~1590 ftNE
Church
Fountain Street Church, Grand Rapids
8 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.
~1350 ftN
Park, Music venue
Rosa Parks Circle, Grand Rapids
7 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.
~1130 ftE
Memorial
Kent County Civil War Monument, Grand Rapids
6 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.
0.4 miN
Concert hall, Theater, Convention center
DeVos Place Convention Center, Grand Rapids
12 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.
~1970 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
St. Cecilia Music Center, Grand Rapids
10 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.
~1130 ftSW
42°57'36"N • 85°40'27"W
The Intersection, Grand Rapids
6 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater, Music venue
~1230 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Grand Rapids
6 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.
~1730 ftNE
Church
Park Church, Grand Rapids
9 min walk • Park Church is a historic church at 10 E. Park Place, NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Van Andel Arena?

Nearby attractions include 20 Monroe Live, Grand Rapids (3 min walk), Heartside, Grand Rapids (4 min walk), Plaza Towers, Grand Rapids (5 min walk), Aldrich Godfrey and White Block, Grand Rapids (5 min walk).

How to get to Van Andel Arena by public transport?

The nearest stations to Van Andel Arena:

Bus

Market at Fulton • Lines: 12 (4 min walk)
Fulton west of Monroe • Lines: 12 (5 min walk)

Train

Grand Rapids (12 min walk)