Grand Rapids is home to a number of pro sports teams, including the West Michigan Whitecaps (baseball), Grand Rapids Griffins (hockey), Grand Rapids Gold (basketball) and Grand Rapids Rise (women’s…
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National Margarita Day is February 22 – and we’re celebrating with this list of the area’s best versions of the classic cocktail, as recommended by the Experience Grand Rapids team and our social…
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Sometimes the weight of life calls for a healthy dose of the best medicine out there: laughter. If you’re on the prowl for a proper belly laugh, there are multiple venues and performance groups in…
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There are more than 100 live-music venues in Grand Rapids, ranging from the 12,000-seat Van Andel Arena to coffeehouses accommodating a few dozen patrons. One of the city’s most unique concert spaces…
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Tired of kids having all the fun? We have solutions for you! There are a growing number of attractions around Grand Rapids where you can have some good, old-fashioned fun, perfect for date night or an…
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Whether you’re a seasoned karaoke pro or a nervous novice, you’ll find plenty of restaurants and bars around Grand Rapids in which to sing your heart out. You don’t even have to get on stage yourself…
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Grand Rapids has seen an influx of themed bars and restaurants over the course of the past few years. Many are right downtown, but there are a variety that are outside the city’s core too. Spanning…
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Another year, another round of crowd-sourcing Grand Rapids’ favorite Bloody Mary destinations. Each year in advance of National Bloody Mary (January 1), we ask our social media followers to tell us…
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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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As Grand Rapids continues to grow, the music scene continues to evolve with it. New developments all over town have changed the landscape for live music, creating a vibrant music scene that features…
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