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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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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Grand Rapids is home to many locally owned and operated LGBTQIA+ businesses. The city is now a destination to live and work for people of all ages and identities as more inclusive businesses open…
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Putting in a spring garden? Want to dress up a summer or fall occasion with live flowers and greenery? Looking for a houseplant or three to brighten up winter? You’re in the right place – Grand Rapids…
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Farmers market season in West Michigan – a time of year when residents and guests alike can enjoy a tremendous variety of produce, meat and dairy products from local farmers. Michigan is second only…
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While downtown Grand Rapids boasts the city’s largest concentration of shopping and dining destinations, there are numerous neighborhood business districts offering their own distinct pleasures. Many…
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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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While we’ll always be fans of the excellent craft brew options we have in Beer City, USA, wine lovers of Grand Rapids, rejoice. We also have plenty of shops, restaurants, and bars featuring regional…
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The gift shops at Grand Rapids’ local attractions offer one-of-a-kind items perfect for unique gift-giving year-round. Many of them will be open for Museum Store Sunday, an annual global event held…
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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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