A Luxury Travel Guide to Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is known for its affordability – but that doesn’t mean you can’t splurge on the finer things in life here. (You just won’t have to splurge so much.) We offer all sorts of high-end…

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Grand Rapids Restaurants with Great Vegan Options

Surveys generally put the count of vegans in the U.S. at 2-6% of the population. That may not seem like a lot, but it represents up to two million Americans. We don’t have a clue how many vegans…

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Dive Bars to Check Out in Grand Rapids

The term “dive bar” used to conjure up images of a seedy, run-down place in a not-so-nice neighborhood. That’s changed, as dive bars are increasingly recognized as authentic, unpretentious spots full…

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Grand Rapids Area Outdoor Dining Spaces

Outdoor Dining in Any Season Grand Rapidians love the outdoors ­ – so much so that local restaurants and craft beverage taprooms have devised ways for us (and our visitors) to dine al fresco…

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A Vegan & Sustainable Weekend Itinerary for Grand Rapids

Vegan and vegetarian lifestyles often go hand in hand with a desire to live, work and even travel in an environmentally responsible fashion. If that’s true of you, you’ll be glad to know that Grand…

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Must-Try Spots Featuring Nonalcoholic Beverages

Grand Rapids is Beer City USA, home to 40+ craft breweries offering an astonishing array of beer styles and types. But our beverage scene extends far beyond beer. In fact, we’re recognized as…

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Alpine

Like 28 th Street in southeast Grand Rapids, Alpine Avenue (aka M-37) in northwest GR is lined with a wide range of shopping, dining, lodging and entertainment options – both locally owned and…

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Grand RAPPids: Apps to Help Make Your Visit Awesome

“Where should I eat and drink?” “What’s fun to do around town?” “Where do I park?” These questions don’t need to weigh you down when you’re adventuring around Grand Rapids. Each question can be…

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Breakfast in Grand Rapids

Breakfast lovers in Grand Rapids are a passionate bunch, as we found out when we asked our social media followers to recommend their favorite a.m. dining destinations. More than 50 restaurants…

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Craft Cider Scene: Crisp Hard Ciders

Already internationally acclaimed for its craft beers, Grand Rapids is now earning recognition for its fast-growing production of hard ciders. Quality ciders start with quality apples, and Grand…

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