From the heart of downtown to the coast of Lake Michigan, the Grand Rapids area offers all sorts of opportunities for cold-weather play. Some of our favorite winter pastimes require specialized gear…
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Grand Rapids is a great place to browse one-of-a-kind stores overflowing with items you won't find anywhere else. Whether you're shopping for family, friends, or yourself, you won't walk away empty…
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Just east of Downtown Grand Rapids are four thriving business districts – East Fulton, East Hills, Eastown and Wealthy Street – collectively known as Uptown. This is the city's hippest destination…
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Known as Furniture City since the early 20th century, Grand Rapids is no stranger to manufacturing. But the region’s manufacturing base extends well beyond furniture – in fact, it ranks #1 for the…
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Thinking about relocating to Grand Rapids? Smart move – Grand Rapids has been ranked one of the best places in the U.S. to live, retire, raise a family, get a job and buy a home. In 2025, LinkedIn…
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Surveys generally put the count of vegans in the U.S. at 2-6% of the population. That may not seem like a lot, but it represents up to two million Americans. We don’t have a clue how many vegans…
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America celebrates National Nachos Day on November 6 every year, and we like to build up to the occasion by asking our social media followers to tell us where they go for their nachos fix around Grand…
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Grand Rapids is a fantastic group tour destination for lovers of both the visual and performing arts. USA Today named Grand Rapids 1 of the Top 10 Cities Where You Can See Amazing Art and has ranked…
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America’s most entertaining presidential museum is both a loving tribute to the U.S. president who grew up in Grand Rapids and a fascinating exploration of the turbulent times our country experienced…
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When Kris and Jason Spaulding opened the doors to Brewery Vivant (now Vivant Brewery + Spirits) in 2010, their French and Belgian-inspired creations opened eyes to styles of beer rarely seen in Grand…
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