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Things to do in Grand Rapids in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Grand Rapids, with average highs around 27°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a January weekend Where else in January

Best picks for January

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in January.

1Indoor escape

USS Silversides

Credited with sinking 23 major Japanese ships (the third highest total for any U.S. Navy Submarine) for an approximate tonnage of 90,080. Silversides received the Presidential Unit Citation and 12 Battle Stars for her wartime service.

2Indoor escape

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum

presidential museum and library for U.S. President Gerald Ford in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Holidays in January 2027

New Year's Day · Fri, Jan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day · Mon, Jan 18

Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.

Grand Rapids in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Grand Rapids?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Grand Rapids, with average highs around 27°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Grand Rapids in January?

Average daytime highs are around 27°F, compared with 84°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.

What are the best things to do in Grand Rapids in January?

Top picks for January: USS Silversides, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame, Grand Rapids Art Museum, Big Sable Point Lighthouse.