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Craft beer and Midwestern culture make Grand Rapids a great, underrated city. Visiting and unsure what to do? Here's how to spend 3 days in Grand Rapids.

Let's Explore Scenic Downtown Grand Rapids (Walking Trails)! We have a full day of family-friendly free things to do in Grand Rapids!

I just got back from a weekend in Grand Rapids with my sisters and my mom. It was so refreshing, we shopped for hours, made our fall wreaths, shared gourmet appetizers, and saw the play Wicked (hiiiiighly recommend), which was every bit as good as I’ve heard. My sister Mandy, is studying at Grand Valley … Continue reading "What to Do and See in Grand Rapids, Michigan: A Local’s Guide"

Art and beer lovers: The Midwest is calling. Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a three-time winner in USA Today’s best beer-city poll. These accolades, coupled with the Beer City Ale Trail featuring more than 40 breweries including Founders Brewing, makes a strong case for a visit to “Beer City USA.” Other…

Grand Rapids, Michigan, was named one of the best places for older travelers to visit in 2020 by Expedia Travel Blog. Now is the time for travelers in their 50s and 60s to experience all that Grand Rapids has to offer.

Known as Michigan's second-largest city, Grand Rapids is a flourishing metropolis home to almost 200,000 people. With its expansive urban landscape and plethora of things to do, it's no wonder this city has become a popular tourist destination. From museums and art galleries to breweries and restaurants, there is something for everyone here. Here are 15+ things to do in Grand Rapids that you just can't miss.

As the home of Beer City USA and a thriving art scene, Grand Rapids has become a hub of activity in West Michigan and one of the best places to live for Michiganders, thanks to affordable housing, a strong job market, and a plethora of opportunities for outdoor recreation.

If you love being in nature, you’ll love these activities in Grand Rapids. Save this outdoor guide to Grand Rapids for adventures in nature.

Grand Rapids has seen an influx of themed bars and restaurants over the course of the past few years. Many are right downtown, but there are a variety that are outside the city’s core too. Spanning