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Locals’ Guide to Grand Rapids Ice Cream Shops
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Has there ever been a more perfect pair than summer and ice cream? Ice cream in all its many forms…
Your Romantic Getaway Weekend Itinerary in Grand Rapids
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Grand Rapids has been named 1 of 16 Incredibly Romantic Midwest Getaways by TripAdvisor and 1 of the…
Studio Park in Downtown Grand Rapids Has Something for Everyone to Enjoy
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It can be hard to please everyone when planning an outing. Some people want to go out to eat, while…
Discover the Best Scenic Drives Near Grand Rapids
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Want to see all the beauty the Grand Rapids region has to offer? Look no further than through your…
Paddling Grand Rapids: So Much Water, So Many Choices
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Grand Rapids has been named America’s Best River Town (Outside Magazine) and one of the…
Explore Greater Grand Rapids: Bike the White Pine Trail
- 7 min
Biking the White Pine Trail provides a simultaneous exercise in solitude and solidarity. The trail…
Plenty of Places to Launch in Grand Rapids
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Summer days and boating go hand-in-hand. When temperatures climb and days get longer the urge to hit…
Gluten-Free Dining in Grand Rapids
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Gluten, a natural protein found in many grains, is a key ingredient in bread, pasta, pizza, salad…
West Michigan Lighthouses
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Michigan has more lighthouses than any other state. Over 100 of them sit along the Great Lakes and…
Coffee in Grand Rapids
- 11 min
Beer isn’t the only brew Grand Rapids does exceptionally well – local coffee roasters…
Veen Observatory: A Hidden Gem in The Grand Rapids Area
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City lights aren’t the only wonders in the night sky over Grand Rapids. Just minutes from the…
La Grande Vitesse at Calder Plaza
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What’s bright red, weighs 42 tons and has been a popular Grand Rapids photo spot for five…
Grand Rapids Murals: West Side
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The near west side of Grand Rapids, just across the Grand River from downtown, has undergone a…
Grand Rapids Murals: Uptown
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USA Today named Grand Rapids one of America’s 10 Best Cities Where You Can See Amazing Art…
Guide to Canoeing in and Around Grand Rapids
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Grand Rapids is a wonderful place to be year round, but summer is when the city really shines. There…