Category: Experiences

Beer City Brewsader Passport App

by Experience Grand Rapids / photo by Pop Studio Kitchen for Experience GR

Published Jun. 05, 20262 Min Story

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Explore West Fulton Street

by Experience Grand Rapids / photo by Bryan Esler / Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.

Published Jun. 02, 202610 Min Story

Anchored on one end by the burgeoning downtown campus of Grand Valley State University and on the other by historic John Ball Zoo, West Fulton is located directly across the Grand River from downtown…

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Crafting Candles at Wax Poetic Candle Bar

by Experience Grand Rapids / photo by Experience GR

Published May. 28, 20264 Min Story

Tap into your sense of smell and flex your creativity by making a hand-poured, scented candle at Wax Poetic Candle Bar in Grand Rapids. The whole candle-pouring experience takes about 30-60 minutes…

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Favorite Places for Groups

by Experience Grand Rapids / photo by Bryan Esler for Experience GR

Published May. 28, 20265 Min Story

Grand Rapids, Michigan is easy to get to, easy to get around in, easy to afford – and oh-so-easy-to love for group travel. We’ve hosted thousands of groups over the years and we’ve assembled below a…

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Why Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Visit

by Experience Grand Rapids / photo by Experience GR

Published May. 20, 20261 Min Story

Is Grand Rapids, Michigan worth visiting? CNN certainly thinks so – the news network named Grand Rapids to its inaugural list of America’s 10 Best Towns to Visit. We wholeheartedly agree, of course…

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Grand Rapids Cooking Classes

by Experience Grand Rapids / photo by Haley Chicoine for Experience GR

Published May. 20, 20264 Min Story

Grand Rapids is a great food city. Dozens of family farms and orchards grow the food that chefs – many trained at a prestigious local culinary institute – use to craft a diverse array of cuisines and…

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Bridges

by Experience Grand Rapids / photo by Sarah Goodwin for Experience GR

Published May. 18, 20263 Min Story

The rivers that criss-cross Grand Rapids and West Michigan were integral to the region's explosive growth in the 19th century - especially after bridges were built to traverse the waters. Here are a…

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Grand Rapids is Michigan's Emerging Apple Capital

by Experience Grand Rapids / photo by Experience Grand Rapids

Published May. 15, 20264 Min Story

Did you know that Michigan consistently ranks among the top three apple-producing states in the nation? Did you know that up to 75% of Michigan’s apples come from right here in our area? Experience…

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Fun in the Water: Grand Rapids Pools, Splash Pads and Parks

by Experience Grand Rapids / photo by Nick Irwin for Experience GR

Published May. 15, 20267 Min Story

Ask locals about the best places to swim in Grand Rapids and they’re likely to talk about beaches – from Millennium Park, five minutes from downtown GR, to Lake Michigan, 30-45 minutes away. But you…

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Perfect Picnic Places in Grand Rapids

by Experience Grand Rapids / photo by Ideology for Experience GR

Published May. 11, 20266 Min Story

Summer in Grand Rapids is a great time of the year to grab some good food and head outdoors to enjoy it. With so many beautiful parks and outdoor spaces in Grand Rapids to have a picnic, Experience…

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