Looking for a fun family adventure in Grand Rapids? Head to Blandford Nature Center! Tucked away off Leonard Street in a residential section of the city’s West Side, Blandford’s mission is to provide…
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Several Grand Rapids attractions, including John Ball Zoo and the Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM), are taking steps to make visiting more accessible to everyone – including individuals who need a…
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For kids and families living with sensory challenges, outings can be hard. New places, unexpected crowds, loud noises, or bright lights can all trigger anxiety and unwanted reactions. Many families…
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Some say frozen yogurt – commonly referred to as “froyo” – is making a comeback. We say it never left. Not in Grand Rapids, at least, where a bevy of locally owned shops have been dishing it up for…
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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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More than 50 of the 160+ public parks in and around Grand Rapids have playgrounds. You can find them all by visiting our Parks page and clicking “Playground” under “Narrow Your Search” on the…
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City lights aren’t the only wonders in the night sky over Grand Rapids. Just minutes from the gleaming streetlamps and twinkling buildings of the city’s downtown, you’ll encounter dark country skies…
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Grand Rapids is a wonderful place to be year round, but summer is when the city really shines. There are a number of ways to discover Grand Rapids’ beauty, such as by foot, by bike, by trolley and by…
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Treat Mom to a Grand Rapids getaway this Mother’s Day! From brunches and spa treatments to outdoor adventure, museums, flower shops, gift fairs and more, there are lots of ways to show her – or any…
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Summer is a great time to explore all the amazing things to do right here in West Michigan. Visitors will find that Grand Rapids is an easy place to get to by car or by plane, the city is full of…
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