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Van Andel Arena - Front of Building, 2021

Family

Navigating Family Fun Time at Van Andel Arena

by Amy Busse photo by Experience Grand Rapids

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7 min story

A live event at Van Andel Arena is a guaranteed good time for ticket holders of any age. After…

Outdoor Dining with the Whole Family and Friends

Food & Dining

Enjoying the Downtown Refreshment Area with Your Dog

by Rick Jensen photo by Experience Grand Rapids

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4 min story

I don’t know about you, but I love nothing more than taking my dog out on a date. My partner…

Craft beer line-up at Third Nature Brewing Company.

Beer City

A Local's List of Great Fall Places to Eat & Drink

by Ben Darcie photo by Experience Grand Rapids

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5 min story

In classic Michigan fashion, fall has arrived in full force, and quickly. Beers turn darker…

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

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

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

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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