Chicago residents Shay Collins and Je-Shawna Wholley visited Grand Rapids for Pride and Juneteenth weekend in 2023. Seasoned travelers who’ve journeyed everywhere from Belize to New Orleans, the two…
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For more than 125 years, John Ball Zoo has given Grand Rapids locals and visitors of all ages the experience to learn more about animals from around the world. The Zoo is home to over 2,400 animals…
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You don’t have to order a beer to have a great time at Grand Rapids breweries. Our breweries are relaxed, sociable and welcoming to everyone, drinkers and teetotalers alike. Some are equipped with…
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Heritage Hill is a residential neighborhood adjacent to downtown Grand Rapids. It boasts Michigan’s largest and finest concentration of 19th and early 20th-century homes, and is one of the largest…
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Grand Rapids is home to more than 90 music venues, and many of them open up a dance floor on select nights. Browse the list of venues below, choose your favorite music genre and dust off your dancing…
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Atlanta-based content creator Romie Robertson, whose social media channels focus on budget travel with an emphasis on history and culture, visited Grand Rapids in March 2024. It was her first trip to…
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Already internationally acclaimed for its craft beers, Grand Rapids is now earning recognition for its fast-growing production of hard ciders. Quality ciders start with quality apples, and Grand…
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“Grand Rapids showcases sculptures and artwork throughout the city,” writes USA Today in naming Grand Rapids one of the 10 Best Cities Where You Can See Amazing Art. Downtown Grand Rapids is home to…
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Art is everywhere you look in downtown Grand Rapids, from murals and museums to historic buildings and sculptures. There are so many downtown sculptures that we’ve created two separate walking tours…
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