most instagrammable spots in grand rapids, michigan

for this week’s blog post, i thought i would share some of the most instagrammable spots in grand rapids, michigan! of course these are just a few spots, but they’re some of my favorites. if you’ve ever wondered exactly where these are located so you can shoot some of your own photos, keep reading! i’ve shot at a few of these spots multiple times because they’re so eye catching.

if you’ve found any cool spots in the west michigan area that you think i would like, let me know! i love coming across new places to shoot for my blog and instagram. enjoy xo

dan’s diner

the first time i shot photos here, it was actually pals diner! it was closed down while they were waiting to re-open. so i got really lucky and there was nobody around when i was taking photos! it’s now open though and the place is so cute! it’s called dan’s diner and it’s located at 6503 28th St SE.

their strawberry milkshake was SO good! i can’t wait to go back to eat a full breakfast there lol

old diner pictures – pal’s diner – looks the same on the outside, it just says “dan’s” instead of “pal’s” now!

polka dot wall

this is probably one of my favs! it’s so cute. i always see a ton of people taking senior photos and blogging photos when i drive by. the location is kind of tricky because it’s literally right next to a super busy 4 lane road – but it’s worth it.

it’s located on division avenue north, right near the belknap outlook! you literally can’t miss it when you’re driving down division – the grafitti stretches superrrr far!

flower wall

this is a fav as well! (obv) – there are literally so many people who have taken photos here and i always see people when i drive by. i’ve taken photos here a few different times and it doesn’t get old. the art stretches along most of the back of the building. it’s located at grand rapids ballet – 341 ellsworth avenue sw! such an amazing piece of art.

follow your heart wall

i know, another piece of graffiti, but this one is so cute! i’ve seen it on instagram a million times. the artwork was done by dave battjes and he is such a great artist! i looooove the font and style of this entire wall.

it’s located at 368 diamond southeast! love love love

LOVE sign

this is a recent addition to downtown grand rapids! i think the colors and overall concept is so cute. it’s located right downtown next to panera and mlive. you can’t miss it! and the area isn’t too busy if you are taking a walk downtown during a weeknight. it’s right across from the river and bridges – so it’s the perfect pitstop on your downtown grand rapids tour.

 

there you have it! a few of the cutest and most instagrammable spots in grand rapids, michigan. of course those were just a small chunk of the beauty of grand rapids. let me know if you want a part two! i’m always trying to change up my location and scout out cool places to shoot for my blog and instagram.

 

xo,

 

 

courtney raf