The World of Winter (WOW) Festival has returned to downtown Grand Rapids, bringing art, color, and—frankly—fun in the height of winter. Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. is the organization behind the festival, and I’ve noticed DGRI’s focus on highlighting local artists, especially women and BIPOC…
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We love sharing all things Grand Rapids and beyond with you! From countless events attended, restaurants visited, outdoor adventures had, coffees drank, and breweries explored—we appreciate you coming along for the ride as we share what our city and neighboring communities have to offer. Before we…
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It’s wintertime here in the Mitten state which means there are new activities to experience in the Grand Rapids area. As someone that grew up in California, I’m still utterly fascinated that there are different activities based on the season. With that perspective, I had a lot of fun pulling…
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When I first moved to West Michigan for college, I never imagined that I’d fall in love with Grand Rapids and decide to permanently make it my home. Over the past four years of undergrad, I’ve ventured out into the city quite a lot, making it a goal to try new restaurants and things to do at least…
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Since it started in 2018, the World of Winter Festival (WOW) has invited all of us to rethink how we “do winter” here in Grand Rapids by filling the downtown with brightly colored artwork to enjoy during the day and night. Grand Rapids-based artist Mandy Cano Villalobos's work is part of the…
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As winter sets in, so does cabin fever. Thankfully, there are plenty of outdoor recreational activities available after the cold temperatures set in. One of the longest-standing winter recreation destinations, Cannonsburg Ski Area, proves just that. A West Michigan favorite for more than 55 years…
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Grand Rapids is the city I’ve called home my whole life. And while I’ve traveled Michigan thoroughly over the years, I’ve struggled to embrace Michigan winters once the holiday decor comes down. That is, until downtown Grand Rapids started hosting the World of Winter in 2018. World of Winter is an…
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When it comes to shopping second-hand for clothing, there are many unique shops to choose from in the Greater Grand Rapids area. As an avid thriftier and personal stylist, the questions I’m asked most often are, “where did you get that” and “tell me your secrets”, so here I am to spill it all…
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The holidays are here, and I love getting out with my family of four and soaking up the season. Now that my children are four and nearly two, they are at a fun age to enjoy all the winter wonder that Grand Rapids and West Michigan offer. If you have younger children like me and are looking for fun…
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From the heart of downtown to the coast of Lake Michigan, the Grand Rapids area offers all sorts of opportunities for cold-weather play. Some of our favorite winter pastimes require specialized gear in addition to warm coats, hats and gloves. If you don’t own gear – or you don’t want to lug it with…
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