Use this curated Art Prize map to find awesome things for families to see and do at ArtPrize 2023.
15 Stop Family ArtPrize Map & Route
How long? One hour of (nonstop) walking. Covers ~2.5 miles. Give yourself at least 3 hours for this route.
Recommended parking: Scribner Lot – $5/day – (307-265 Scribner Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, under the highway next to the Ford Museum.)
Where’s the Map? Stops correspond to the numbered icons on the interactive map below.
[show numbered stops]
1) Gerald R Ford Museum (inside & out)
2) DeVos Hall *graphic art in skyway hall – nudity.
3) Amway Grand Hotel – wind chimes are outside by the parking garage entrance
4) JW Marriott – the paper dresses are sweet (indoors.) The
5) Courtyard Marriott – dinosaur tunnel outside, northern lights paintings inside.
6) 45 Ottawa – the mural is on the west side of the building facing the parking lot.
7) The BOB
Bonus) From here, head down to Social House restaurant (25 Ottawa Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503) for a 3-sided mural that you can step inside. It’s great!
8) Van Andel Arena – bring 2 quarters for Egg Prize
9) ArtPrize ClubHouse – *The flashlight experience in the basement has imagery that might not be appropriate for kids. Be sure to climb to the top floor for more art and great perspective.
11) The Morton (enter at 72 Monroe Center) – This is just a cool venue that most people won’t get to experience other than during ArtPrize.
13) The Atrium (Look at Post Box on your way in) – another secret venue with a good amount of art.
14) Hyatt Place – Interactive paint by number
15) Homewood Suites – bike chain love story (this one made my eyes tear up!) Mad Hatter dress.
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Interactive Art Prize Map
*Tap a map marker to show stop info*
*Zoom in to show more venues nearby*
how do you print the map?
The family route does not show up on the interactive map. Everything else shows, and the numbered stops can be followed, but the actual map does not show.