You might not know it, but races are a big deal in Grand Rapids. There are several very large running and biking clubs in town, from Run GR to the West Michigan Mountain Bike Association. Locally…
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Summer in Grand Rapids is a great time of the year to grab some good food and head outdoors to enjoy it. With so many beautiful parks and outdoor spaces in Grand Rapids to have a picnic, Experience…
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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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Grand Rapids has been named America’s Best River Town (Outside Magazine) and one of the country’s Top 10 Beach Towns (National Geographic). The Grand River that flows through downtown GR is an…
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With more public golf courses than any other state – 748 at the start of 2026 – Michigan offers great play for every skill level and budget. Dozens of excellent courses are located in and around Grand…
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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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Looking for a (relatively) short, scenic and self-contained bike route in Grand Rapids? Consider the Reeds Lake Trail in East Grand Rapids. Just 10 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, it’s a 4.2-mile…
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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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Grand Rapids is ranked the 14 th best disc golf destination in the United States and the 1 st in Michigan by popular golf app UDisc. Multiple touring professionals call Grand Rapids home, including 2023…
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