Veronica The Explorer Explores Grand Rapids

Veronica Gordon – also known as @VeronicaGordonOfficial on Instagram – is an accomplished travel and hospitality expert who has visited more than 40 countries across the globe. With a Master's degree…

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Family-Friendly Things to Do with Kids in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is where kids and families come to Play Their Way, in every season and all year ‘round. It’s jam-packed with things to do for every kind of kid and every kind of family, so you can plan a…

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Golf Year Round in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is a great golf town, offering “perhaps the best combination of affordable golf, quality course design and fun non-golf activities in the United States,” according to golf review site…

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Grand RAPPids: Apps to Help Make Your Visit Awesome

“Where should I eat and drink?” “What’s fun to do around town?” “Where do I park?” These questions don’t need to weigh you down when you’re adventuring around Grand Rapids. Each question can be…

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Experience GR, One Day Itinerary

Does your group have only a single day to get a feel and flavor of Grand Rapids? No problem – we’ve assembled this easy-to-manage itinerary of group-friendly attractions and activities that highlights…

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Experience GR, Three Day Itinerary

Grand Rapids is a destination like no other - one on the leading edge of art, culture, dining, and nightlife. Minutes away from world-class beaches and a lake so vast it feels like the edge of the…

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Snowshoeing in the Grand Rapids Area

Snowshoeing has been around for almost as long as civilizations have interacted with deep snow. Historians believe snowshoeing traces its roots back 6,000 years to Central Asia and were a necessity…

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Top Things to Do

Looking for fun things to do on your Grand Rapids getaway (or staycation)? Ask 10 people for recommendations and you’re likely to get 10 different lists – there’s just so much here that appeals to…

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These Grand Rapids-Area Spots Starred in Feature Films

It’s not uncommon for celebrities to visit the city of Grand Rapids, whether making appearances during annual events like LaughFest or Grand Rapids Comic-Con, stopping by to perform at Van Andel Arena…

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LGBTQ+ Weekend Getaway in Grand Rapids

No matter who you are or who you love, you’ll find a warm welcome in Grand Rapids. What was once a conservative Rust Belt town has transformed into a diverse, progressive and prosperous “new urban”…

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