Experience Grand Rapids Blog
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Ideas to have, Places to visit, and Things to do in Grand Rapids - Find everything here in our blog. Experience Grand Rapids is the official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for the area. The mission of Experience Grand Rapids is to create an exceptional community by sharing Grand Rapids with the world.
Experience Grand Rapids Blog
1M ago
As the colors begin changing around West Michigan each year and things start going bump in the night, there are many fall activities in and around Grand Rapids that you can find to add spooktacular Halloween fun to your calendar.
But, the eeriness of the season may just find you if you are exploring ..read more
Experience Grand Rapids Blog
1M ago
In classic Michigan fashion, fall has arrived in full force, and quickly. Beers turn darker, cocktails turn toward hard spice, and we arrive at the penultimate season for hard cider.
A good friend of mine, Pat Evans, wrote an awesome article on fall beverages a few years ago, which still holds ..read more
Experience Grand Rapids Blog
9M ago
Although I’m a relative newcomer to Grand Rapids, I am still a Midwesterner, and I can tell you we’re a practical bunch. Case in point: winter. Midwesterners make the best of this season with festivals, outdoor adventures, and warming food.
And while I am likely biased, if you’re looking for an easy ..read more
Experience Grand Rapids Blog
9M ago
Hard seltzer continues to attract new fans across the nation and is one of the hottest new trends in boozy drinks. Hard seltzer, or spiked seltzer, is an alcoholic beverage containing carbonated water, alcohol, and usually a fruit flavoring.
These beverages have really made a comeback over the past ..read more
Experience Grand Rapids Blog
9M ago
As the hot humid air gives way to crisp cool mornings, Grand Rapids is ready for its glorious transition to all things fall… and so am I. Not only do the colors of the trees change, but so do the types of events and activities the Grand Rapids area has to offer. If you’ve been wondering what there ..read more
Experience Grand Rapids Blog
10M ago
Every year, thousands of visitors and locals enjoy the sights and sounds of Grand Rapids’ robust downtown area and surrounding neighborhoods.
Grand Rapids and those who own and operate its diverse array of experiences strive to accommodate visitors with special needs so that everyone can enjoy the ..read more
Experience Grand Rapids Blog
10M ago
The 49507 Project is a liberated public arts project unlike anything that I’ve seen in West Michigan. The Diatribe, a Grand Rapids based nonprofit, partnered with local businesses and artists to raise awareness about redlining and disinvestment in the Southside neighborhoods, and they did so in a ..read more
Experience Grand Rapids Blog
11M ago
As a proud Grand Valley State University alumna, I was looking forward to returning for the school’s 2023 Homecoming Celebration. I’m always happy to visit the city I call a mini-Chicago. While the GVSU festivities were the reason for my trip, most of my itinerary can be recreated for your own ..read more
Experience Grand Rapids Blog
11M ago
The term “dive bar” has evolved in meaning over the years. What once meant an uncertain destination for many now points to an off the radar, unpretentious spot that serves great drinks and is full of local character.
If you’re looking for a lesser-known option that’s not as mainstream, Grand Rapids ..read more
Experience Grand Rapids Blog
1y ago
One of my absolute favorite reasons for living in Kent County is the diverse mix of urban, rural, and natural areas intertwining to create a wide variety of unique worlds to explore.
If “natural” piqued your interest there, Kent County offers a plethora of parks and hiking trails for outdoor ..read more