Local’s Guide to U-Pick Apple Farms & Orchards

Grand Rapids has the best of both worlds – a vibrant city life along with dozens of nearby farms filled with easy-to-pick, delicious fruit. The city’s proximity to the Fruit Ridge, a region about 15…

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Craft Cider Scene: Crisp Hard Ciders

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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Locals' Guide to Grand Rapids’ Dance Floors

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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Visit John Ball Zoo's Red Pandas & More

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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Labor Day

It’s the last big hurrah of summer – and Grand Rapids knows how to make it memorable. Take advantage of the long Aug. 30-Sept. 2 weekend to squeeze out a few more rounds of golf, a few more miles on…

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