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Explore Grand Rapids with our team of storytellers. We’ll share insider information, tips & tricks and all the cool things to do here!
Several years ago, Experience Grand Rapids asked four local residents with disabilities to share…
Grand Rapids is home to many locally owned and operated LGBTQIA+ businesses. The city is now a…
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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.
Explore My StoriesMatthew 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.
Explore My StoriesAllison 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.
Explore My StoriesBrian 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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June 17, 2023 Calder Plaza Since 1988, the Grand Rapids Pride Festival has celebrated…
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June 17, 2023 Calder Plaza Since 1988, the Grand Rapids Pride Festival has celebrated…
Frozen yogurt - commonly referred to as “froyo” - is a foodie trend…