It can be hard to please everyone when planning an outing. Some people want to go out to eat, while others might want to see a movie, or maybe even go shopping. Studio Park in the heart of downtown…
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Looking for a convention destination where your attendees can meet, stay and play within a compact city footprint? Look no further than the Downtown Grand Rapids Convention Neighborhood. It…
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Gluten, a natural protein found in many grains, is a key ingredient in bread, pasta, pizza, salad dressings, sauces and lots of other foods – so many that dining out can be a challenge if you’re…
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Experience Grand Rapids has a near-century of success as the area’s destination marketing organization. We know what it takes – and who to partner with – to attract visitors, strengthen the region’s…
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Etiquette experts say being a good host requires making guests feel welcome, setting a mood, serving food and drinks, anticipating needs and encouraging conversation. Being a Grand Host is…
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The meetings industry in Grand Rapids is alive and thriving. Grand Rapids hosted 277 meetings in 2025, bringing 175,591 attendees to town to spend money in local shops, restaurants, attractions and…
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The near west side of Grand Rapids, just across the Grand River from downtown, has undergone a startling renaissance in the past decade or so. Entrepreneurs have breathed new life into neglected…
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Art doesn’t just live in the museums of Grand Rapids, it’s also part of the structure of the city, transforming walls, streets, parking lots, mechanical boxes and other utilitarian elements into…
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Southtown is a large and diverse neighborhood of Grand Rapids. Many of the residents of Southtown were and are Black and Brown people who have been historically marginalized by structural inequities…
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