Grand Rapids’ meteoric rise from a town without a brewery in 1996 to Beer City USA less than two decades later is a story worthy of a TV show – and soon it will have one. Manitou Films is producing a…
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As Halloween draws near, Grand Rapids comes alive (or is that undead?) with terrifying haunted houses, spooky corn mazes and other eerie entertainment. This is the season when the veil separating this…
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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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Gluten, a natural protein found in many grains, is a key ingredient in bread, pasta, pizza, salad dressings, sauces and lots of other foods – so many that dining out can be a challenge if you’re…
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Grand Rapids boasts a number of attractions that are must-see for visitors, including Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, John Ball Zoo, the Grand Rapids…
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You never know what will cause a viral sensation. In 2011, Grand Rapids did it with a large-scale LipDub set to a live version of Don McLean’s epic “American Pie.” The video was filmed on the streets…
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Sept. 28, 2024 at Calder Plaza One of the most surprising features of Grand Rapids’ award-winning beer scene is how well the people making and selling the beer get along. They may battle each other…
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Looking for a place to relax and have fun with your gal pals without breaking the budget? Look no further than Grand Rapids, Michigan. Centrally located between Chicago and Detroit, offering the…
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Nestled near the convergence of the Grand and Thornapple Rivers, Ada combines natural scenic beauty with a newly reinvented downtown. There are several hundred acres of public land and miles of…
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Hard seltzer continues to attract new fans across the nation and is one of the hottest new trends in boozy drinks. Hard seltzer, or spiked seltzer, is an alcoholic beverage containing carbonated…
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