Did you know that Michigan consistently ranks among the top three apple-producing states in the nation? Did you know that up to 75% of Michigan’s apples come from right here in our area? Experience…
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Looking for a fun, creative, hands-on experience you can do solo or with a group? Consider candle making at a Grand Rapids candle bar! It’s a beginner-friendly, arts-and-crafts-type interactive…
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While Grand Rapids continues to rack up attention-getting recognitions – like LinkedIn’s #1 U.S. City on the Rise for 2025 – we don’t have the national profile of New York, Chicago, Los Angeles or…
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Ask locals about the best places to swim in Grand Rapids and they’re likely to talk about beaches – from Millennium Park, five minutes from downtown GR, to Lake Michigan, 30-45 minutes away. But you…
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World famous for beaches, boating and blueberries, South Haven has been a summer resort destination for more than 100 years. About an hour from downtown Grand Rapids, its “get-away-from-it-all” vibe…
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Widely recognized for both its exceptional food and easy sociability, Grand Rapids is a great place for brunch – which is, after all, a social event as much as a meal. Restaurants across the city…
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You might not know it, but races are a big deal in Grand Rapids. There are several very large running and biking clubs in town, from Run GR to the West Michigan Mountain Bike Association. Locally…
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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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