Tag: Kent County

Guide to Exploring Ada, Michigan

photo by Addison Causley for Experience GR. Artwork by Christina Hutton

Published Aug. 29, 202416 Min Story

Nestled near the convergence of the Grand and Thornapple Rivers, Ada combines natural scenic beauty with a newly reinvented downtown. There are several hundred acres of public land and miles of…

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Caledonia

photo by Courtesy of Lavender Life Company

Published Jul. 22, 202412 Min Story

This fast-growing community 25 minutes southeast of Grand Rapids boasts a bustling business district as well as acres of green pastures and flowing waters. Residents pride themselves on preserving the…

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Rockford

photo by Alina Albin for Experience GR

Published May. 08, 202415 Min Story

Just 15 minutes north of downtown Grand Rapids, Rockford is a vibrant city filled with small-town charm and ambiance. A quaintly nostalgic downtown, situated on the banks of the scenic Rogue River…

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Countryside Tours

photo by Alina Albin for Experience GR

Published Apr. 23, 202410 Min Story

One of the coolest things about Grand Rapids is that all our big-city amenities – art & culture, nightlife, the Beer City Ale Trail and more – are just minutes away from breathtaking natural scenery…

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