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If you couldn’t tell from its creative and lively atmosphere, Grand Rapids is a college town…
Grand Rapids Restaurants That Focus on Accessibility
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Amy Busse
Amy is a married mother of two fantastic girls who doesn’t understand why everyone doesn’t live on Michigan’s West Coast. With so many great things to do in the area, she will begrudgingly admit what her friends have known for years – it is hard getting her to leave. However, she will invite you to visit anytime to explore the great outdoors, festivals, fun fitness activities, and of course the breweries.
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Matthew Makowski is a professional storyteller, positivity promoter, and local tourist who loves sharing the awesomeness of Grand Rapids for Experience Grand Rapids. Away from his work, Matthew enjoys burying his nose in a good comic book, cosplaying for charity as Captain America with The League of Enchantment, and exploring West Michigan with his wife, son, and far-out corgi, The Dude.
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Allison Arnold is a graduate of the University of Michigan and will be serving as an AmeriCorps Family Literacy & English Language Instructor at the Literacy Center of West Michigan. She is passionate about writing, food and culture, travel, and hiking. She can usually be found enjoying tacos and a beer, or writing for her blog, 4theloveoftacos.com.
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Brian Craig recently moved to Michigan with his wife and three kids. He photographs and writes stories about parenting, food, history’s oddities, and happenings around Grand Rapids. A former teacher, Brian also tutors students with dyslexia, for the non-profit SLD Read.
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Fun Places to Go Bowling
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Local's Guide to the Best Espresso Martinis in Grand Rapids
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Said to have originated in London in the late 1980s, the espresso martini is…
Inside Downtown GR’s Convention Neighborhood
- photo by Nick Irwin for Experience GR
- 5 min
Looking for a convention destination where your attendees can meet, stay and play…
Fun Places to Go Bowling
- photo by Brian Kelly for Experience GR
- 8 min
Heading to the bowling center (or alley, as it's often called) is a great…
Local's Guide to the Best Espresso Martinis in Grand Rapids
- photo by Rachel Greiner for Experience GR
- 8 min
Said to have originated in London in the late 1980s, the espresso martini is…