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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The average cost of a date in the United States reached $189 in 2026, according to the BMO Real Financial Progress Index, a quarterly survey tracking how Americans manage their finances. We can’t…
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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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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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While downtown Grand Rapids boasts the city’s largest concentration of shopping and dining destinations, there are numerous neighborhood business districts offering their own distinct pleasures. Many…
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The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) welcomes more than 250,000 visitors every year for a wide variety of scientific, historical and cultural experiences that celebrate our human bond. One of the…
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Roller skating is cool again. Not since the disco era of the 1970s and ‘80s has the sport been so popular. Its outdoor cousin, inline skating – aka rollerblading or rolling blading – is experiencing a…
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Want a New Year’s resolution you can stick to? Resolve to have more fun in 2026. Make time for play, try something you’ve always wanted to do, indulge in a treat now and then, and visit someplace new…
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Polish your gaming skills, relive some of your childhood memories and/or introduce your young ones to a different kind of play at Grand Rapids-area arcades. Whether your taste runs to old-school…
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Travelers who are blind or visually impaired can enjoy a comfortable and stress-free trip to Grand Rapids. Our airport and many hotels and attractions offer accessibility features to help those with…
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