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Mural at Hall Street Bakery captured by Isabel Media Studios

Grants Fund 12 New Placemaking Projects

photo by Isabel Media Studios. Artist: Edwin Anderson

Published Dec. 06, 20243 Min Story

Experience Grand Rapids launched the Discover Tourism Grant Program (DTGP) in summer 2024 to help local residents and organizations create lively, inviting spaces where people want to spend time. We…

Winter sunset showcasing the downtown skyline.

Grand Rapids is a Year-Round Travel Destination

by Experience Grand Rapids / photo by Sarah Goodwin for Experience GR

Published Dec. 06, 20244 Min Story

You probably won’t be surprised to learn that more people visit Grand Rapids in summer than any other season. Temperate weather, long hours of daylight and plentiful outdoor recreation opportunities…