The wedding industry has been slow to notice, but more and more couples are discovering that the Midwest is an ideal destination for weekend weddings – and that Grand Rapids, Michigan is leading the…
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From the heart of downtown to the coast of Lake Michigan, the Grand Rapids area offers all sorts of opportunities for cold-weather play. Some of our favorite winter pastimes require specialized gear…
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When Kris and Jason Spaulding opened the doors to Brewery Vivant (now Vivant Brewery + Spirits) in 2010, their French and Belgian-inspired creations opened eyes to styles of beer rarely seen in Grand…
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One of the largest riverfront revitalization projects in the U.S. is happening right here in downtown Grand Rapids – and Experience Grand Rapids is eager to show visitors what it will look like when…
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Dream Grand and GROW LinkedIn named Grand Rapids the #1 U.S. City on the Rise in 2025 – right in sync with a series of notable developments rising along the city’s downtown riverfront. Experience…
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The use of recreational cannabis has been legalized in 24 states as of June 2025, and 40 states, plus Washington, D.C., have legalized the use of medical marijuana. Travelers who use it recreationally…
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WalletHub named Grand Rapids, Michigan the #2 Best City in America for People with Disabilities in 2017, and we’re proud to say the city has become even more accessible since then – thanks in part to…
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Polish your gaming skills, relive some of your childhood memories and/or introduce your young ones to a different kind of play at Grand Rapids-area arcades. Whether your taste runs to old-school…
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Halloween isn’t just day in Grand Rapids – it’s several weeks’ worth of weird, wild, wacky, wonderful activities and events for all ages. Here are some spooky, scary, silly and/or sweet suggestions…
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Beer City USA travels well. The Experience Grand Rapids sales team confirmed this several years ago, when they created a trade show booth modeled after Grand Rapids breweries and took it on the road…
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