The 5 Best Places for Photos in Grand Ledge, Michigan
I often travel to the gorgeous Grand Ledge, Michigan area for photos. Not just for Grand Ledge residents, but others know the beauty of this community as well! There are so many options in this area and it has so much to offer! Grand Ledge is only a short drive for families from Lansing, Portland, and Westphalia making it the perfect spot to get your photos taken. Here are a few of my favorite places in Grand Ledge to get your portraits taken.
Madalynne - 2023 Graduate at Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge, Michigan
Fitzgerald Park
Fitzgerald Park is such a popular location in Grand Ledge for its vast spaces and access to The Ledges. This busy park is large enough to support all kinds of activities and it is widely used throughout the year. There are many spaces to find to get your photos taken including trees, the Ledges, the river and more! Fitzgerald Park is large enough for you to get some distance from the hustle and bustle of other people so that you can enjoy your photo session. A good portion of this park is accessible, however if you plan to visit the ledges, bring your sneakers! This is a little bit of a climb down a lot of stairs! (Please note there is a cost to enter the park)
2. The Opera House
The Grand Ledge Opera House is situated right in the heart of Downtown Grand Ledge, Michigan. This property is well taken care of with gardens and well maintained areas that are perfect for anyones photos. The property lies right next to the river so you can get photos looking over the water as well. During wedding season, the Opera House and its property are often in use and cannot be accessed, so if you are planning an Opera House photo session, try to shy away from the prime wedding times.
3. Island Park
Island Park is situated in Downtown Grand Ledge, Michigan. This location boasts a walking bridge to enter and a trail that leads you throughout the park. There are trees, but more importantly, there is access to a lot of areas surrounded by water making this the perfect location if you are looking for a backdrop with a river. This well kept park is accessible by many and widely used by residents for walking, fishing, exercising and even the occasional festival.
4. Lincoln Brick Park
Lincoln Brick Park is located just outside of Grand Ledge, Michigan but is definitely worth the short drive. This location is definitely more low key than the rest making it the perfect area to get away. For photographs, there are tall grasses, woods with countless trees, old brick buildings and a manmade pond. Please note that all areas of this park are not accessible and there is an entrance fee.
5. Downtown Grand Ledge
Downtown Grand Ledge is a great spot for photos. There are so many colors and textures that you can take advantage of in this area. It is so well kept - and don’t forget to walk around the back of the main street buildings, you are sure to find some wonderful photo opportunities there as well!
If you are visiting Grand Ledge from out of town, I often get asked where to eat! I love a good meal and consider myself an expert in eating food! haha! There are many places to stop to grab a bite to eat and enjoy the Grand Ledge Community. Here are a few of my personal favorites!
-Cuginos is my all time favorite Italian meal! Their deep dish pizza and cheesy breadsticks are to die for!
-If you are feeling like Mexican, Cancun is the place to go. A colorful atmosphere and great Mexican cuisine!
-If you are feeling like breakfast, check out Sophias, there is no place better!
There are many other options that are filled with the kindest Grand Ledge folks and the best business owners, you truly cannot go wrong with any of them!
*This is not an inclusive list of Grand Ledge, Michigan photo locations. I recommend speaking with your photographer directly to help determine which option might be the best for your next photo session!