Summer in Grand Rapids is a great time of the year to grab some good food and head outdoors to enjoy it. With so many beautiful parks and outdoor spaces in Grand Rapids to have a picnic, Experience…
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What’s bright red, weighs 42 tons and has been a popular Grand Rapids photo spot for five decades? It’s called La Grande Vitesse – a French phrase that translates to “the great swiftness” or “the…
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More than 50 of the 160+ public parks in and around Grand Rapids have playgrounds. You can find them all by visiting our Parks page and clicking “Playground” under “Narrow Your Search” on the…
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Attention thrill seekers: you’ll find plenty of activities to get your adrenaline pumping in Grand Rapids. Whether you’re visiting the city or you’re a local looking for something new to do, you…
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In 2016, at the urging of Experience Grand Rapids and Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc., CSL International was engaged to conduct a city-wide Grand Rapids Destination Asset Study. The study was commissioned…
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Grand Rapids has been named America’s Best River Town (Outside Magazine) and one of the country’s Top 10 Beach Towns (National Geographic). The Grand River that flows through downtown GR is an…
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With so many nightlife options around Grand Rapids – everything from concerts and theater shows to bars and nightclubs – you may find yourself too busy to bother with food until well after dark. Or…
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There are many different “scenes” in Grand Rapids — performing arts, craft beer, food, history, and even comic books. Comic book culture has exploded in popularity in recent decades, thanks to the…
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With more public golf courses than any other state – 748 at the start of 2026 – Michigan offers great play for every skill level and budget. Dozens of excellent courses are located in and around Grand…
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Beautiful beaches, a vibrant downtown and unique Dutch attractions make Holland a very popular lakeshore destination – especially during the city’s annual spring Tulip Time Festival, which welcomes…
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