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Art
Grand Rapids Murals: Downtown - Center City
- 14 min
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Art doesn’t just live in the museums of Grand Rapids, it’s also part of the structure…
Shopping
The Inside Scoop on Secondhand Shops & Thrift Stores in Grand Rapids
- 10 min
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Grand Rapids is bursting with local shopping destinations that will help you maintain your personal…
Beer City
Locals’ Guide to Breweries with Great Food
- 8 min
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You don’t have to order a beer to have a great time at Grand Rapids breweries. Our breweries…
Drinks
Local's Guide to Sports Bars in the Grand Rapids Area
- 8 min
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Grand Rapids is home to a number of pro sports teams, including the West Michigan Whitecaps…
Food
Locals’ Guide to Grand Rapids Ice Cream Shops
- 9 min
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Has there ever been a more perfect pair than summer and ice cream? Ice cream in all its many forms…
Experiences
Your Romantic Getaway Weekend Itinerary in Grand Rapids
- 7 min
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Grand Rapids has been named 1 of 16 Incredibly Romantic Midwest Getaways by TripAdvisor and 1 of the…
Experiences
Studio Park in Downtown Grand Rapids Has Something for Everyone to Enjoy
- 5 min
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It can be hard to please everyone when planning an outing. Some people want to go out to eat, while…
Experiences
Discover the Best Scenic Drives Near Grand Rapids
- 6 min
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Want to see all the beauty the Grand Rapids region has to offer? Look no further than through your…
Recreation
Paddling Grand Rapids: So Much Water, So Many Choices
- 6 min
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Grand Rapids has been named America’s Best River Town (Outside Magazine) and one of the…
Experiences
Explore Greater Grand Rapids: Bike the White Pine Trail
- 7 min
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Biking the White Pine Trail provides a simultaneous exercise in solitude and solidarity. The trail…
Recreation
Plenty of Places to Launch in Grand Rapids
- 4 min
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Summer days and boating go hand-in-hand. When temperatures climb and days get longer the urge to hit…
Food
Gluten-Free Dining in Grand Rapids
- 8 min
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Gluten, a natural protein found in many grains, is a key ingredient in bread, pasta, pizza, salad…
Experiences
West Michigan Lighthouses
- 3 min
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Michigan has more lighthouses than any other state. Over 100 of them sit along the Great Lakes and…
Drinks
Coffee in Grand Rapids
- 11 min
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Beer isn’t the only brew Grand Rapids does exceptionally well – local coffee roasters…
Experiences
Veen Observatory: A Hidden Gem in The Grand Rapids Area
- 6 min
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City lights aren’t the only wonders in the night sky over Grand Rapids. Just minutes from the…