Placemaking: A Photo Essay

Last May, we told you about 16 projects that received grants in the second round of Discover Tourism funding from Experience Grand Rapids. Now, we’re pleased to show you the results of those grants…

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Visiting Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in the Winter

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is an iconic tourist destination in Grand Rapids. Named America’s #1 sculpture park by USA Today and #2 botanical gardens by TravelAwaits, FMG showcases 200+…

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Art Itinerary

Grand Rapids is a fantastic group tour destination for lovers of both the visual and performing arts. USA Today named Grand Rapids 1 of the Top 10 Cities Where You Can See Amazing Art and has ranked…

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Five Facts About Maya Lin, the Artist of Ecliptic

What do Grand Rapids and Washington D.C. have in common? They are both home to award-winning outdoor sculptural works by world-renowned artist Maya Lin. Lin was relatively unknown at the age of 21…

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Exploring West Leonard Street in Grand Rapids

West Leonard is one of three main commercial districts on Grand Rapids’ historic West Side, along with Bridge Street and West Fulton. Stretching from the western banks of the Grand River to Bristol…

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Grand Rapids Murals: Downtown - Center City

Art doesn’t just live in the museums of Grand Rapids, it’s also part of the structure of the city, transforming walls, streets, parking lots, mechanical boxes and other utilitarian elements into…

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