Where to Find Vinyl Records in GR

No one could have predicted it 20 years ago, but vinyl LP record albums now outsell CDs by a healthy margin. LP sales first topped CD sales in 2022 and the gap has gotten even wider since. That’s…

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Gift Shops at Local Attractions

The gift shops in Grand Rapids’ local attractions offer one-of-a-kind items perfect for unique gift giving all year round. Many of them will be open for Museum Store Sunday, an annual global event…

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Best Bookstores in Grand Rapids

One of the pleasures of travel for book lovers is discovering independent bookstores. Just as readers get to experience new worlds in the pages of a book, bookstores are an opportunity to explore into…

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Unique Shopping in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is a great place to browse one-of-a-kind stores overflowing with items you won't find anywhere else. Whether you're shopping for family, friends, or yourself, you won't walk away empty…

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Shopping Malls and More in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is filled with all sorts of great shopping options – but for convenience, time-savings and easy product comparisons, nothing beats a mall. Whether it’s a traditional indoor mall or an…

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Antique Your Way Through Grand Rapids

While Grand Rapids is hailed as a city that successfully reinvented itself for the 21 st century, it has always treasured the legacy of its past. Our antique shops, up-cycled outlets and vintage stores…

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A Local's Guide to GR Comic Book Shops

There are many different “scenes” in Grand Rapids — performing arts, craft beer, food, history, and even comic books. Comic book culture has exploded in popularity in recent decades, thanks to the…

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