MUSEUMS + ATTRACTIONS

Celebrate America’s birthday by stepping into the past

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, one West Michigan destination is marking a milestone of its own.

Otterly delicious: Zoo, distillery toast otter habitat with new drink

Long Road Distillers is marking the opening of John Ball Zoo’s expanded otter habitat with a limited-release canned cocktail inspired by the species that calls it home.

Museum spotlights famous faces, local places

Out along Ottawa Beach Road, just before the steady flow of cars reaches the shoreline, a small brick building quietly marks one of Ottawa County’s oldest stories.

Hello, riverfront! Summer starts here

A new way to experience the Grand River is arriving at the Grand Rapids Public Museum this summer.

Deep dive into the unknown at GRPM’s new ocean exhibition

Grand Rapids is about to dive deep into the mysteries of the ocean.

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