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Girls' Getaway
Round up your friends, sisters, mother or daughter for some girls-only fun in Grand Rapids!
Relax, Refresh, Reinvigorate
Spend a day at the beach - one of the world's cleanest, most beautiful shorelines is just 30 minutes away from Grand Rapids.
Unwind at a luxury spa in downtown's JW Marriott or Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. Both offer an exotic array of relaxing treatments, in their spas or in your room.
Take a two-wheeled cruise of various city locales on Tuesday Night Bike Rides. They're led by the staff of Central District Cyclery, who can also help you with bike rentals. Through October 1.
Indulge your love of wine and good conversation at Bar Divani Wine Socials, hosted most every Wednesday at one of downtown's best restaurant/wine bars.
Indulge in a little retail therapy at two of Michigan's largest shopping centers: Woodland Mall and Rivertown Crossings - or find something totally unique at one of our many Local First specialty retailers.
Special Events
The AQS Quilt Show and Contest is a four-day extravaganza of this time-honored art. See more than 900 quilts on display, shop for supplies, take classes and workshops, and more. August 14-17.
From touring superstars to local bands, from jazz at the zoo to concerts under the stars, Grand Rapids is alive with music this summer. There's something for every musical taste!
Visual Arts
Looking East, Facing West: The World of Zhang Huan presents sculpture, paintings and photographs from one of today's most prodigious and insightful artists. At Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park from May 25 to August 25.
The Improvisational Quilts of Susan Allen Hunter showcases the work of an African-American woman whose quilts reflect rural Alabama life from the 1930s to the 1970s. At Grand Rapids Art Museum through August 31.
Grand Rapids Art Museum Selects ArtPrize 2012: Encore! - a collection of significant works from last year's event. It's a great introduction (or remembrance) of the world's richest, most radically open art competition. Through October 6.
The Jansma Print Collection: Five Centuries of Masterpieces is a celebration of art inspired by Christian faith and Biblical themes. At Grand Rapids Art Museum through September 1.
Performing Arts
Wait Until Dark at Circle Theatre is a thrillingly suspenseful play about a blind woman who turns the tables on three thugs who invade her apartment. June 6-22.
Food & Fun
Downtown Market is a brand-new $30 million center for fresh local foods and culinary innovation. Sixty-some outdoor vendors set up shop every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The indoor market - with a butchery, bakery, brewery, flower shop and much more - opens this summer.
Fulton Street Farmer's Market is an open-air market offering fresh fruits, veggies, baked goods, crafts and more. Open Tuesday-Saturday from 8 am to 3 pm.
Sample food from more than 20 area restaurants and cheer on 40+ BBQ teams competing for cash prizes during Taste of Grand Rapids in John Ball Park. July 26-28.
Learn the best ways to utilize West Michigan's summer bounty with a wide variety of cooking classes at Amore Trattoria Italiana, Bekins Cooking School and Grand Rapids Cooking School.
Hotel Package
Escape! Spa Package
Always Available
JW Marriott Grand Rapids
Escape to the JW Marriott Grand Rapids with an overnight stay in our Riverview King Room! Rates starting at $329 plus tax. Our Spa Escape Package includes: - Overnight stay in our Riverview King Room - 50-minute couples massage - $50 in jbucks to use at six.one.six, mixology, or jdek - Complementary valet or self-parking - Concierge-level room rates starting at $379
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- SPA
- Dates Unavailable
- 12/31/2011
Frederik Meijer Gardens Package
Always Available
Ramada Plaza Hotel
Includes overnight accommodations, a $25.00 Old Chicago Certificate, complimentary round trip shuttle transportation, and two adult passes to Frederik Meijer Gardens (children’s passes available at ticket counter at gardens) starting at $139.00.
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Shop & Stay
Always Available
Ramada Plaza Hotel
Includes a room and a $25 gift card to Old Chicago and a $25 gift card to Woodland Mall. Rates start at $129.95.
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Shopping Package
Always Available
Best Western Hospitality Hotel & Suites
A shopping get away package. Receive a $25 gift card to Woodland Mall, take advantage of our local shuttle to take you to and from the malls and restaurants.
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Spa Romance Package
Always Available
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Book the Spa Romance Package at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and receive a $200 Spa Credit, a $50 food and beverage credit, complimentary self or valet parking and use of the Plaza Fitness Center. Booking the package does not guarantee you a spa appointment. Please contact The Spa and Salon at 616-776-6498 to make an appointment.
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The Ultimate Spa Experience
Always Available
JW Marriott Grand Rapids
It doesn’t get any better than this! Our Ultimate Spa Experience package is a luxurious way to experience the JW Marriott Grand Rapids. Rates starting at $499 plus tax. Our Ultimate Spa Experience package includes: - Overnight in our Concierge-level King Room - Two Signature Spa Services - $100 in jbucks - Complementary valet or self-parking
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- SPA
- Dates Unavailable
- 12/31/2011
Quilts in Grand Rapids
American Quilters Package
June 11, 2013 – August 25, 2013
Riverfront Hotel-Grand Rapids
Package includes: Weekday $119 Weekend $139 Room with a King bed or 2 Double beds with a River view (based on availability). Free breakfast vouchers for up to 2 Adults and 2 Children in The Landing Restaurant. 10% off merchandise coupon to the Grand Rapids Art Museum Gift Shop. Buy-One-Get-One-Free admission ticket to the American Quilters Show August 14-17, 2013. Complimentary late check out up to 1:00 pm.
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ArtPrize 2013
ArtPrize 2013
June 11, 2013 – October 07, 2013
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ArtPrize 2013
June 11, 2013 – October 07, 2013
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Grand Rapids Airport
Artists take over they city! Plan your ArtPrize getaway here at the only All-Suite Holiday Inn Express in Grand Rapids! Come see the World’s largest ArtPrize as they turn the city of Grand Rapids into an art gallery. We’re only minutes east of downtown Grand Rapids where you can enjoy the festivities. Package Includes: Overnight accommodations in a spacious suite, complimentary breakfast, along with an “ArtPrize official bag” and even guide book
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ArtPrize Package 2013
June 11, 2013 – October 07, 2013
Prince Conference Center at Calvin College
Experience ArtPrize 2013! Stay one night in a king or two queens and receive 1 official ArtPrize event guide and 1 official ArtPrize bag. Enjoy a hot breakfast, before setting off on a fun filled day in downtown Grand Rapids voting on the amazing art pieces.
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Quilts in Grand Rapids
Quilts In Grand Rapids
June 11, 2013 – August 25, 2013
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Grand Rapids Airport
Package Includes: Overnight accommodations in a spacious suite, complimentary breakfast, along with 10% off merchandise coupon from Grand Rapids Art Museum Gift shop along with a buy-one-get-one free admission.
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Quilts In Grand Rapids Package
June 11, 2013 – August 25, 2013
Prince Conference Center at Calvin College
Experience the American Quilters Society Show in downtown Grand Rapids from August 14th - 17th, 2013. If you can't make that, then come Experience Susana Allen Hunter at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Her Improvisational Quilts are on display. If you reserve a one night stay in either a king or two queens you will receive a buy one get one free pass and a 10% off coupon at the gift shop for the GRAM. Come Experience Quilts in Grand Rapids.
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