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Carousel horse at Grand Rapids Public Museum Carousel

8 Fun Facts About the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s Spillman Carousel

by Matthew Makowski / photo by Experience Grand Rapids

Published May. 24, 20225 Min Story

The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) welcomes more than 250,000 visitors every year for a unique experience packed with a variety of cultural attractions. The 1928 Spillman Carousel within the GRPM has been running in the Cook Carousel Pavilion above the Grand River for over 28 years, providing fun…

Walking path through trees in an historic cemetery in Grand Rapids

Historic Cemeteries of Grand Rapids

by Nadira Kharmai / photo by Experience Grand Rapids

Published Oct. 11, 20187 Min Story

Grand Rapids’ historical cemetery system is a hidden gem of culture, landscape, and architecture. A cemetery may sound like an odd place to visit, but it’s actually a peaceful way to travel back in time. Cemeteries, as Thomas Dilley, local historian, author, and Grand Rapids Historical Society…