The Insider Experience

Whether you're planning a special Mother's Day gift, want to treat your wedding party or just need some pampering, Grand Rapids offers a variety of spa experiences to choose from. From therapeutic massages to cutting-edge beauty treatments, these spa's menus feature something for everyone:... Read More ›

There are few things sweeter than watching a couple say, “I do”. But if you find yourself asking, “What should I do” before and after the wedding, have no fear: Grand Rapids has something for every wedding guest. For those who like to add culture to their visit, Grand Rapids has plenty to offer. Stop by the Gerald R. Ford Museum after June 7 to check out the newly renovated facility. Updates and additions include construction of a new 8,000-square-foot DeVos Learning Center, videos, interactive digital elements and historical artifacts incorporated into new museum exhibits. Another worthy stop is the Urban Institute of Contemporary Art that hosts exhibitions of work from regional, national and international artists throughout the year including films in their 195-seat theater showing independent cinema, foreign films, and documentaries six days a week. The UICA is currently featuring Coming Home , a series of exhibitions featuring works by emerging and established Michigan artists.... Read More ›

March Madness is here and that can only mean one thing: Spring Break is around the corner! Are you ready? If you haven’t made plans to go away, you’re in luck. Grand Rapids is the perfect place for... Read More ›

Spring fishing. What’s not to like?  The air is clear and cool and birds are often singing. Fish are hungry and readily take bait, lures and flies. It’s a time brimming with excitement for Grand Rapids anglers no matter whether they fish from a boat, sit on the bank, or wade in the shallows.... Read More ›