Just because the air starts to turn cooler and the leaves start to turn doesn’t mean it’s time to take refuge indoors just yet. Instead, grab your jacket, lace up your hiking boots, and explore local…
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The average cost of a date in the United States reached $189 in 2026, according to the BMO Real Financial Progress Index, a quarterly survey tracking how Americans manage their finances. We can’t…
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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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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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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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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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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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Grand Rapids is a great place for people who prioritize the happiness and well-being of their canine companions. Rover.com named GR one of the country’s fastest growing dog-friendly cities on the…
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West Michigan's abundant forests helped fuel Grand Rapids' rise as "furniture capital of the world" in the late 19th-early 20th centuries. While many hardwoods were sacrificed to sawmills in those…
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You can purchase fresh-picked produce - or pick your own - at many of the farms and farm markets that also supply local restaurants. Farm markets are typically open from late spring (when asparagus is…
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