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Self-Guided Tours
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There's so much to see in Grand Rapids and its surrounding area that we thought we would help you out with some tour ideas to help you make your way. Take a look at these themed tour ideas and explore you way around the area.
Walking Tours
 | Downtown Walking TourTie up your sneakers for this less than three-quarters of a mile tour. |  | Outdoor Sculpture & Historic Building TourArt is everywhere as sculptures, tire swings and architecture. |
 | Grand Rapids Tag TourGrab your SmartPhone and explore the city with the help of QR Codes. |
Driving Tours
 | ArtsDiscover why Grand Rapids is a cool city with hot art. |  |
CountrysideExplore farm markets, country roads and natural beauty of nature. |
 | Culinary ArtsYour table is set and ready for you to enjoy tasty meals made with home-grown items. |  | Fun for KidsExperience the learning and wonder of childhood with these ideas. |
 | HeritageLearn the history and heritage of the people of the area and how they lived. |  | PlaygroundsThrill and excitement abound from roller-coasters to beach days at Lake Michigan! |
 | Scenic BeautyThe picturesque landscape of the region is the canvas for you to capture and explore. |  | Sports & RecreationGolfing, hiking, biking and fishing make this tour a sport enthusiasts paradise. |
 | Unique FindsExplore the hidden gems of the area through this tour. |
Top 10 Reasons to Visit
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Broadway Magic
Broadway Grand Rapids brings magical nanny "Mary Poppins" to town for a lavish musical production with your favorite songs from the movie, plus brand-new dance numbers and spectacular stagecraft. Feb 22-26. More
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Back to the '50s
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre lights up the stage with Bye Bye Birdie, the musical theatre sensation about a 1950s-era rock-and-roll singer about to be inducted into the Army. Feb 24 - Mar 18. More
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Brew Party
The 7th Annual Winter Beer Festival is an outdoor celebration of Michigan beer, with more than 300 different beers available from 50+ Michigan craft breweries. Live music, food and more at Fifth Third Ballpark, Feb 25. More
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Alien Adventure
Facing Mars at Grand Rapids Public Museum lets visitors experience the physical, psychological and scientific challenges of traveling to and living on Mars. Feb. 1 – May 6. More
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Bedtime Stories
Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy for Disney Live Presents: Three Classic Fairy Tales at Van Andel Arena. The adventures of Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will enchant your young one! Feb 26 More
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Butterflies are Blooming
Explore the magnificent exhibition of the life a butterfly while getting up close to these magical creatures. Discover this annual favorite at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Mar 1- Apr 30. More
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Magnificent Movement
Forest Hills Fine Arts Center presents two eye-popping shows from world-famous entertainment troupes: Peking Acrobats (Feb. 10) and Pop Goes the Rock by Cirque Dreams (Feb. 29). More
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Think Spring!
The West Michigan Home & Garden Show presents more than a dozen gardens, three free seminar stages, floral arrangement classes, a flower show and more. At downtown's DeVos Place, Mar 1-4. More
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LaughFest
Whoopi Goldberg, Martin Short, Rodney Carrington and doezens of other comedians come together for LaughFest, a 10-day event of stand-up comedy, improv, live shows, films, authors, community showcases and a variety of other seriously funny stuff. Mar 8- Ma 18, 2012. More
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Traveler's Choice
There’s something for everybody in Grand Rapids. If we haven’t hit your sweet spot with reasons 1-9, check our Events Calendar for even more events and attractions More
