Grand Rapids Area Outdoor Dining Spaces

Outdoor Dining in Any Season Grand Rapidians love the outdoors ­ – so much so that local restaurants and craft beverage taprooms have devised ways for us (and our visitors) to dine al fresco…

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Grand Rapids Pride Festival

June 21-22, 2025 Saturday: 12 - 10 PM Sunday: 12 - 8 PM Calder Plaza Since 1988, the Grand Rapids Pride Festival has celebrated local LGBTQIA+ residents and their contributions to the fabric of our…

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Grand Rapids is a Midwest Hub for Pickleball

Stop by Belknap Park in downtown Grand Rapids any summer or fall evening and you’re liable to see upwards of 100 people playing (or waiting to play) the fastest growing sport in America. Pickleball…

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Best Instagram-Worthy Places in Grand Rapids, MI

Calling all Instagram enthusiasts! Get ready to take stunning photos and videos in Grand Rapids, Michigan. From awe-inspiring architecture to captivating murals, this city boasts countless IG-worthy…

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FAQ About Grand Rapids Public Museum

Founded in 1845, the Grand Rapids Public Museum is the oldest museum in Michigan. It is a place of never-ending inspiration and discovery for all ages, with more than 250,000 artifacts and specimens…

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FAQ About Grand Rapids Children's Museum

The Grand Rapids Children's Museum celebrates childhood and the joy of learning by providing an interactive, hands-on experience that encourages self-directed exploration. The 1916-era building is…

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FAQ About GR African American Museum

The Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives promotes, preserves, displays, collects and honors the lives, culture, history and art of local African Americans. In African culture, griots kept…

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FAQ About Grand Rapids Art Museum

The Grand Rapids Art Museum is a beacon of art in an art-loving city, connecting people through art, creativity, and design. Established in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, the Grand Rapids Art…

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FAQ About Blandford Nature Center

Blandford Nature Center invites people of all ages to enjoy, explore and learn in nature. Located just six miles from downtown Grand Rapids, it encompasses 264 acres of wooded and naturalized trails…

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FAQ About Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum

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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