Washington Rd & Tulip Ave Area

Most people think of Greater Grand Rapids as all strip malls and sprawl, but this 828-acre area around Washington Rd and Tulip Ave has a lot more going on than you'd expect just from driving through. The neighborhood covers enough ground that you really get a sense of space here — it's not cramped or cookie-cutter. It's one of those places where you can actually find room to breathe without feeling like you've left the city behind entirely.