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Allison Arnold is a graduate of the University of Michigan and will be serving as an AmeriCorps Family Literacy & English Language Instructor at the Literacy Center of West Michigan. She is passionate about writing, food and culture, travel, and hiking. She can usually be found enjoying tacos and a beer, or writing for her blog, 4theloveoftacos.com.

Even though the temperature is dropping, there’s no need to run indoors. There are a number of restaurants, coffee shops, and breweries near Grand Rapids that have the perfect outdoor patio spaces to... Read More ›

Looking to add some fruits and veggies to your diet? Grand Rapids is home a few local juice bars that not only serve delicious juices, but also smoothies and snacks, such as antioxidant-rich acai... Read More ›

Kids sitting together at Outside Coffee Co. in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is home to numerous well-known cafes and coffee roasters, many of which open outdoor patios for warmer weather. Whether you’re looking for a small shop to grab a cup of coffee or a place... Read More ›

Specialty coffee has gained significant popularity in Grand Rapids. The city offers a wide variety of unique coffee shops, a lot of which are open late, and many that roast their own coffee beans.... Read More ›

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Travel Updates & Openings

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