Guide

Ryan Schmied came to Grand Rapids from Miami, Florida, and is the general manager of AC Hotel Grand Rapids Downtown, so we thought he’d be the perfect person to ask for tips on the must visit places to bring out-of-town visitors.

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

A city in the region is considered one of the nation’s best lakefront "beach towns."

With only about half a year of warmer outdoor weather, we Grand Rapidians have to take advantage of every nice day and soak up the sunny rays. What better way to enjoy Pure Michigan summer than kayaking down the Grand River or peddling along your favorite bike trail?

In a matter of a few short weeks, the wedding industry changed with the arrival of the new coronavirus.

Recently launched walking tours centered on downtown history give residents and visitors an excuse to take a stroll through Grand Rapids this summer.

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.

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

Domestic violence increased during the pandemic and stay-home orders.

Prepare to step into a world of eerie elegance and spine-tingling treachery at Grand Rapids’ premier Halloween event.

Kent County offices and health department clinics provided holiday hours of operation.

The weather is great for bike riding, but with hundreds of miles of trails to enjoy in West Michigan, which ones are best for summer rides?

Winter weather makes it easy to stay in and order takeout on date night. But if you’re willing to brave the cold to mix up your routine, we’ve got some date night ideas that just might make you leave that cozy couch behind.

Just moved? These resources can help you settle in.

Your guide to happy hours, hotels, markets, dining and drinks

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.

Foraging is a great way to add unique elements to your fall dishes.

Two West Michigan lighthouses will undergo renovations to preserve their history, courtesy of grants totaling $100,000.

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.

An underrated gem in Grand Rapids is Vander Veen’s The Dutch Store, 2755 28th St. SW in Wyoming.