Four new favorites for Asian cuisine

There are a slew of new restaurants dotting the GR landscape, many – if not most – serving Asian fusion cuisine.
downtown Grand Rapids skyline

48 Hours in Grand Rapids

We’ve put together an itinerary for a weekend getaway in Grand Rapids — or a staycation if you want to experience your city like a tourist.
Cygnus 27 dining room

7 Most Romantic Spots in Grand Rapids

While February 14 could be considered Cupid’s Super Bowl, Grand Rapids has plenty of options for the romantically inclined all year. Planning your next date night? Looking to cozy up with your partner? We’ve narrowed down the choices to these seven romantic spots in town.

Neighborhood spotlight

We take a look at five Grand Rapids-area neighborhoods you should be enjoying right now.

Your guide to Eastown

This neighborhood offers a lot to do in a few short blocks.

Your guide to Grand Rapids’ LGBTQ businesses

Celebrate Pride Month by supporting these stores.

Six Grand Rapids Summer Camps To Keep Your Kids Busy

It’s summer, which means finding ways to get the kids out of the house before they drive you crazy (is it September yet?!) A productive way to keep them busy and engaged during their summer vacation is camp.
Downtown Holland parade

Where Are West Michigan’s ‘Best Places to Raise a Family’?

A handful of West Michigan communities are considered some of the state’s "best" for families.
Reserve Wine & Food couple wine glasses cheers

The ‘Best of Grand Rapids’: Valentine’s Day Edition

Are you considering stepping up your game this Valentine’s Day? Let us help you — or someone you know.
Chauncey Drive at 5 Mile in Kent County. Photo courtesy of Kent County Road Commission

West Michigan Fall Color Tours

While GR|Mag certainly recommends heading north this fall to enjoy the season change in its most brilliant reds, oranges and yellows, if you can’t get away, there are a few local roads that make for a colorful drive.

Grand Rapids City Guide

Your guide to happy hours, hotels, markets, dining and drinks
Amway Grand Plaza exterior

8 Hotels to Book for Your Next Grand Rapids Staycation

A unique way to spend your vacation (or a weekend) is as a tourist in your own town. Treat it like a real vacation: unplug from email and try visiting places you’ve never been. And, for the ultimate vacation, check-in to a hotel in town. Plus, you’ll be able to try out a cozy spot to put up the in-laws when they come to town.

Spring is in the air

Your guide to give local candle companies helping to set the mood all yearlong.
Muskegon Winter Sports Complex luge track

Where Winter Becomes a Sport

There's something for everyone at the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex. With plenty of activities to try and exciting events going on, the facility is a go-to spot for outdoor fun in the winter months.
Photo courtesy of Experience Grand Rapids.

Visitor’s Guide Shows Off Downtown Grand Rapids

If you have friends coming for a visit or colleagues from out of state in town for the week, there’s a visitor’s guide available to help them see all that Grand Rapids has to offer.
South Haven beach pier Lake Michigan couple

3 of the Midwest’s ‘Incredibly Romantic Getaways’ are In West Michigan

Three West Michigan locations were named among 16 “incredibly romantic getaways” in the Midwest.

A guide for Grand Rapids newbies

Just moved? These resources can help you settle in.

Local Travel Agencies Focus on Creating Custom Experiences

“Who doesn’t love a vacation?” exclaimed Eric Sattler as he described his reasoning behind co-opening Grand Rapids’ newest travel agency—the Expedia CruiseShipCenter.

Lakeshore awaits new event space

A new garden event venue is coming this summer to Saugatuck.

Flying into fall

Your guide to zip lining in Grand Rapids.

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