Restaurant Week GR | Nov 1-9
Restaurant Week GR is a great time to explore Michigan’s Best Food City – and not just because some of the area’s best chefs are serving up fantastic dishes. Use the digital pass to check in to win prizes!
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Grand Rapids is No. 8 on the list [of America's Best Towns to Visit] thanks to its vibrant arts scene, thriving beer culture and family-friendly recreation.
Flights of Flavor
Flights of Flavor are unique food and/or drink pairings that let you sample multiple flavors at once. You'll find them at some of the area's best restaurants and breweries - and you'll get rewarded for trying them!
Food
Enjoying the Downtown Refreshment Area with Your Dog
- 3 min
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Enjoying the Downtown Refreshment Area with Your Dog Hey, dog people – if you like to bring…
Community
Guide to Exploring Ada, Michigan
- 16 min
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Nestled near the convergence of the Grand and Thornapple Rivers, Ada combines natural scenic beauty…
Experiences
Ideas for Your Girlfriends’ Getaway in Grand Rapids
- 11 min
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Looking for a place to relax and have fun with your gal pals without breaking the budget? Look no…
Experiences
Take a Spa & Wellness Trip to Grand Rapids
- 6 min
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Grand Rapids, Michigan is a city known for its vibrant food and drink culture – think Flights…
Community
Heritage Hill
- 6 min
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Heritage Hill is a residential neighborhood adjacent to downtown Grand Rapids. It boasts…
Drinks
Local's Guide to Sports Bars in the Grand Rapids Area
- 6 min
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Grand Rapids is home to a number of pro sports teams, including the West Michigan Whitecaps…
Food
A Local's Guide to Finding Sweet Treats in Grand Rapids
- 4 min
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If you’re trying to shop locally more often, this list is for you. If you love dessert, this…
Food
Grand Rapids Restaurants with Great Vegan Options
- 14 min
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Surveys generally put the count of vegans in the U.S. at 2-6% of the population. That may not seem…
Community
Visit Cedar Springs
- 12 min
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Known throughout the region for its annual Red Flannel Festival celebrating the famous…
Experiences
Your Romantic Getaway Weekend Itinerary in Grand Rapids
- 7 min
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Grand Rapids has been named 1 of 16 Incredibly Romantic Midwest Getaways by TripAdvisor and 1 of the…
Women-Owned Businesses in Grand Rapids
- 11 min
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Grand Rapids is an entrepreneurial city, and our risk-taking, can-do spirit extends to women as well…
Community
Locally Owned & Operated LGBTQIA+ Businesses to Check Out
- 18 min
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Grand Rapids is home to many locally owned and operated LGBTQIA+ businesses. The city is now a…
Experiences
Local’s Guide to Party Venues in Grand Rapids
- 7 min
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Whether you’re planning a birthday bash, a graduation celebration, holiday outings, corporate…
Food
Check Out These Black-Owned Restaurants in Grand Rapids
- 8 min
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Celebrating Grand Rapids means lifting up the people, traditions, cultures and, of course, foods…
Food
A Local's Guide to Late-Night Food in Grand Rapids
- 9 min
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With so many nightlife options around Grand Rapids – everything from concerts and theater…
Fall Cider in Grand Rapids
- 7 min
Michigan is one of America’s top three apple-producing states – and Grand Rapids is one of…
Explore These 6 Totally Pawesome Dog-Friendly Trails in Kent County
- 7 min
One of the most distinctive reasons for living in and visiting Kent County is the diverse mix of urban…
Must-Try Spots Featuring Nonalcoholic Beverages
- 10 min
Grand Rapids is Beer City USA, home to 40+ craft breweries offering an astonishing array of beer styles…
The Inside Scoop on Secondhand Shops & Thrift Stores in Grand Rapids
- 11 min
Grand Rapids is bursting with local shopping destinations that will help you maintain your personal style…
Halloween in Grand Rapids
- 12 min
Halloween isn’t just day in Grand Rapids – it’s several weeks’ worth of…
A Parent's Guide to GR-Area Playgrounds
- 17 min
More than 50 of the 160+ public parks in and around Grand Rapids have playgrounds. You can find them all…
Craft Cider Scene: Crisp Hard Ciders
- 3 min
Already internationally acclaimed for its craft beers, Grand Rapids is now earning recognition for its…
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Family-Friendly Things to Do with Kids in Grand Rapids
- 6 min
Grand Rapids is where kids and families come to Play Their Way, in every season and all year ‘round. It’s jam-packed with things to do for every kind of kid and every kind of family, so you can plan a…
Things to do with Teens in Grand Rapids
- 5 min
Traveling to Grand Rapids with a teenager? The city and region offer plenty of possibilities to satisfy even the hardest-to-please adolescents. Whether your teen prefers outdoor adventure or indoor…