Category: Community

Understanding the Grand Rapids Visitor

photo by Ideology for Experience GR

Published Oct. 07, 20251 Min Story

Research helps Experience Grand Rapids shape and evolve marketing strategies that engage our diverse audiences. Longwoods International, a global leader in tourism industry market research, is one…

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Grandville

photo by Nick Irwin for Experience GR

Published Oct. 07, 202520 Min Story

Established in 1833 and incorporated as a city in 1933, the city of Grandville is nestled along the shores of the Grand River about 10 minutes southwest of downtown Grand Rapids. Residents and…

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Historic Cemeteries of Grand Rapids

photo by Experience GR

Published Oct. 02, 20257 Min Story

There are a lot of great ways to explore Grand Rapids history. You can browse the exhibits at the Grand Rapids Public Museum and Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives, stroll the Heritage…

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Discover Kentwood, MI

photo by Experience Grand Rapids

Published Sep. 30, 202524 Min Story

With more than 54,000 residents, Kentwood is the second most populated suburb of Grand Rapids (after Wyoming) and the 31 st most populous city in Michigan. It’s also one of the state’s most diverse…

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Medical Mile

photo by Ideology for Experience GR

Published Sep. 25, 202512 Min Story

The founding of medical-research facility Van Andel Institute in 1996 jump-started a multi-billion dollar investment along Michigan Street in downtown Grand Rapids. Today, this section of Michigan…

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Heartside

photo by Ashley Wierenga for Experience GR

Published Sep. 23, 202519 Min Story

Heartside is a vibrant downtown Grand Rapids neighborhood encompassing art galleries, retail shops and entertainment venues alongside leading-edge medical facilities and revered spiritual centers…

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Sparta

Published Sep. 22, 202514 Min Story

Experience a slice of Americana in the village of Sparta, just 20 minutes north of Grand Rapids. It’s a quintessential Michigan small town, holding fast to tradition while embracing the future. The…

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Cascade

photo by Nick Irwin for Experience GR

Published Sep. 15, 202515 Min Story

Divided into east and west sections by the scenic Thornapple River, Cascade Township is situated about 15 minutes southeast of downtown Grand Rapids. It’s easily accessible from two major expressways…

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Alpine

photo by Aly Zuiderveen for Experience GR

Published Sep. 11, 202511 Min Story

Like 28 th Street in southeast Grand Rapids, Alpine Avenue (aka M-37) in northwest GR is lined with a wide range of shopping, dining, lodging and entertainment options – both locally owned and…

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Heritage Hill

photo by Nick Irwin for Experience GR

Published Aug. 07, 20256 Min Story

Heritage Hill is a residential neighborhood adjacent to downtown Grand Rapids. It boasts Michigan’s largest and finest concentration of 19th and early 20th-century homes, and is one of the largest…

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