Plan the Ultimate Guys' Nights

Alright guys, buckle up for the ultimate guys' night ideas in Grand Rapids.

Whether you consider yourself outdoorsy and economically conscious, a spots fanatic, a bourbon connoisseur, or a go-with-the-flow kind of guy, we promise there’s something for you to love!

For the Outdoorsy Guys

First, Let’s Talk About Disc Golf.

It’s free, it’s fun, and there are so many courses in the Greater Grand Rapids area.

Here are some courses to check out!

• Johnson Park
• Garfield Park
• Jaycee Park

A Nice Hike is Also Great

And that’s another thing that you can do in Grand Rapids! Check out the following trails:

• Provin Trails
• Aman Park
• Crahen Valley Park
• Riverside Park
• Millennium Park

Love to Golf?

Here are some golf courses that are highly rated in Grand Rapids:

• The Mines Golf Club
• Indian Trails Golf Course
• Thornapple Point Golf Club
• Watermark Country Club

For the Sports Lovers

Brunch and Soccer Club at SpeakEZ Lounge

SpeakEZ Lounge is the home for soccer in West Michigan, and they are proud to be the official home base of the Grand Rapids chapter of the American Outlaws, official supporters club of US Men’s & Women’s Soccer! They play every Premier League game, and they also now play Formula 1.

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Head Out to a Whitecaps Game

From April to the beginning of September, you can head out to LMCU Ballpark with the guys for a Whitecaps baseball game. Be sure to check their website to stay up on deals and themed nights!

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Catch a Griffins Game

The Grand Rapids Griffins are the hockey team in Grand Rapids, and their season runs from October to April (opposite of the Whitecaps, which means there’s always some sort of sporting event to enjoy!)

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Go to a Grand Rapids Gold Game

This one is for all of the basketball lovers. The Grand Rapids Gold plays at the Van Andel Arena from November to March and is an NBA affiliate with the Denver Nuggets.

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For the Social Activity Junkies

There are some great spots around the city for some guys' night fun, ranging from indoor minigolf to axe throwing to go-karts. Here are the spots we recommend!

Indoor Minigolf:

• The Big Mini Putt Club

Get Some Good Food Downtown Afterward:

• Stella’s Lounge is a fan favorite and has great burgers!

Axe Throwing:

• Battle GR is a great spot to gather the guys for a night of axe throwing!

Go-Karts:

• Grand Rapids Grand Prix is a racing lover's dream when it comes to guys' night. They have electric karts and 3 different track options in a warehouse out of Byron Center.

Indoor Golf Simulators:

• The Leaderboard Golf on the North side of Grand Rapids is a great golf simulator with a full bar and seasonal drink specials!
• Gimmes Par and Grill is located right downtown in GR, close to Rosa Parks Circle, and is a full restaurant and bar with plenty of golf bays to reserve as well as a few that are first-come, first-served!
• Pickle x Pin is a newer golf and pickleball spot on the West side of GR and also has a full bar. A whole night of fun can be had here by doing both a pickleball game and a golf round!

Go and Break Things:

Yeah, we probably got your attention with this one!

• Breakroom Therapy is a whole building for smashing things. It’s the only “Rage Room” in West Michigan, and you can choose between a few of their package options when you get there.

And, Bowling, of Course!

Here are some good bowling alleys in Grand Rapids:

• Clique Lanes: A retro bowling alley!
• AMF Eastbrook Lanes
• Spectrum Entertainment

For the Bourbon and Beer Connoisseur

Good news: Grand Rapids is known as “Beer City,” which is just the best for all the guys who love their craft beer. There is also a fair number of spots that specialize in whiskey and bourbon. Save these spots for the best drink tour in GR!

• Founders Brewing
• Butchers Union
• The Mitten Brewery
• Rapid River Stillhouse
• City Built Brewing
• One Bourbon

This is only a start, and if you want to get really serious about it, then you should get the Beer City Brewsader app, which is a whole map with challenges for going to every brewery in Grand Rapids and marking off the spots you’ve been to along the way!

Click here to get the Beer City Brewsader app!

Got Any Other Guys' Night Suggestions?

Send us an email at [email protected] to give your suggestions, and we will add them to the blog!