Want to enjoy a game of elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere? Look no further than the Grand Rapids Gold, an NBA G League team that plays their…
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Celebrating Grand Rapids means lifting up the people, traditions, cultures and, of course, foods that contribute to the rich texture of our community. Black-owned restaurants are an integral part of…
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The Wild West is having a cultural moment. From TV’s Yellowstone universe, to Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning foray into country music, to fashion magazine Vogue declaring 2024 the Year of the Cowboy…
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Several Grand Rapids attractions, including John Ball Zoo and the Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM), are taking steps to make visiting more accessible to everyone. John Ball Zoo has always aimed to be…
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Midwest Living magazine ranked Saugatuck/Douglas #5 on its list of top vacation destinations in the U.S. The National Trust for Historic Preservation selected it as one of America’s "Dozen Distinctive…
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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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Grand Rapids is a city awash in murals. But our murals don’t only appear on walls – just about any blank space can serve as a canvas for creativity, from roadways and barricades to storm drains and…
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Tap into your sense of smell and flex your creativity by making a hand-poured, scented candle at Wax Poetic Candle Bar in Grand Rapids. The whole candle-pouring experience takes about 30-60 minutes…
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If you’re not going to Paris anytime soon, but you’re craving a French experience, look no further than Grand Rapids! Many chefs in West Michigan pay homage to the complexity of French cuisine, decor…
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Voted Best Beer Town, Best Beer Scene, Best Beer City and Beer City, USA, the Grand Rapids area is surrounded by more than 80 breweries. However, only a couple of decades ago, Grand Rapids wasn’t…
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