The common theme of Grand Rapids Walking Tours? A love for everything Grand Rapids...its history, culture, entertainment, vibe, tastes, and exciting growth. It is the trifecta of exercise, education, and entertainment. We walk for about 60-90 minutes. We walk a little, gather at a site and talk, etc. 

Grand Rapids, the Valley City, was eager to support the Union in the war between the states. Kent County sent more than 4,000 men to war--5% of the state's "boys in blue." Off to the battlefields, these solders bravely and enthusiastically answered the call to arms. Likewise, on the home front, there were resilient loved ones who endured the hardships of a nation at war. We will wander through the streets of Grand Rapids in search of reminders of this monumental historical milestone, the war between the states. Ready to muster in? 

All tours begin in the lobby of the JW Marriott Downtown.
235 Louis St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503