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 dive into 2023, we’re taking a moment to reflect on some of your favorite social moments of 2022. 

On Facebook 

With 174 shares, you loved showing off Grand Rapids spots that starred in feature films. We enjoyed reading the comment section filled with film fanatics and enthusiasm! 

 

With over 200 comments, we felt your excitement for a new brewery to cross of your Brewsader® Passport! We're so glad you're here Küsterer Brauhaus.

 

Grand Rapids is named Beer City, so we had to share the best “dive bars” in Grand Rapids to grab a cold one at!  

One of our most popular events, World of Winter, gained even more popularity with 2.5k likes and 218 shares.  

Woodrows DuckPin bowling gave you all a lot to talk about with 478 shares and 177 comments!  

On Instagram

So much love for World of Winter! This post came in with 1,657 likes, showing your excitement for our all-season city.  

 

We launched our Dream Grand & Go video to display the whimsical nature of Grand Rapids. 

 

You all showed excitement for World of Winter 2023! Stay tuned with more to come on our social channels.  

 

We can’t forget our Grand Rapids Coffee Series, you especially liked our reel featuring the cozy and GR favorite, Outside Coffee Co.  

 

We all know GR has endless dining options, who doesn’t like a rooftop bar?!  

On TikTok

You showed your love for unique dining when we featured Max’s South Sea Hideaway, a slice of paradise and Tiki bar in our city!  

@experiencegr Max’s South Sea Hideaway is a tropical dream 🌺🌴 With exotic cocktails and fine food - this place is a piece of paradise. #grandrapids #tikibar #grbar #grandrapidsrestaurant #grandrapidsbar ♬ original sound - Experience Grand Rapids

A hidden gem of Grand Rapids, Ed Dunneback & Girl's Farm Market! Beer, coffee, local produce, and adorable farm animals make for a great date night or family day with the kids.

@experiencegr A dreamy day at @Dunneback Girls farm 🌻 They have everything you could think of from fresh produce, beer on tap, and a gorgeous sunflower field 🍻 #experiencegr #grandrapids #dunnebackgirls #michigan #farm #michiganfarm #fyp ♬ Home (Option 1 - The Young Ebenezers

You loved seeing us enjoy the colder weather in the center of our city, with ice skating at Rosa Parks Circle. We hope you get the chance to skate this season!

@experiencegr Ice skate with us at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown #GrandRapids! Admission for adults is just $4 & includes skate rentals. ❄️⛸️✨#iceskating #ExperienceGrandRapids ♬ Christmas Music(863539) - Draganov89

Nothing beats a Michigan fall; you especially loved this view of the city glowing with fall colors! 

Lastly, the reopening of the Grand Rapids Public Museum carousel had you excited to play like a kid again! 

@experiencegr This beautiful and historic carousel has finally reopened! Check it out today at the Grand Rapids Public Museum! #grandrapids #fyp #experiencegr ♬ Time (Instrumental) - MKJ

Thank you for following, liking, and engaging with us this year. We hope you join us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest and TikTok in 2023 for more city views and fun adventure. Tag us in your GR area content for a chance to be featured using the hashtag #ExperienceGR.