Beer · February 2025
KBS Season at Founders: What You Need to Know
Kentucky Breakfast Stout is released once a year. Planning a trip around it is not as eccentric as it sounds. Here's the guide.
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Events · September 2025
Your Complete Guide to ArtPrize Season
Every September, Grand Rapids hosts the world's largest open art competition. Here's how to see it properly — which venues to prioritize, where to stay, and how to navigate the crowds.
Culture · April 2025
Frederik Meijer Gardens Through the Seasons
The gardens are worth visiting in every season — but each one rewards you differently. A seasonal breakdown of what to expect, from winter butterflies to summer concerts.
Neighborhoods · October 2025
The Heritage Hill Walking Tour: A Self-Guided Route
A curated two-hour route through one of the Midwest's finest historic districts. What to look for, and which houses tell the most interesting stories.
Beer · March 2025
How an 1847 Chapel Became a World-Class Brewery
The story of Brewery Vivant — from mortuary chapel to Belgian-inspired taproom — is the kind of story Grand Rapids keeps producing. We spent an afternoon with the founders.
Dining · January 2025
Why Grand Rapids Has Become a Serious Food City
James Beard nominations, farm-to-table menus, and a culinary scene that punches above the city's size. An honest assessment of how Grand Rapids earned its table.
Outdoors · May 2025
The Grand River Walk: From Fish Ladder to Downtown
A four-mile walk along the Grand River that shows you the city from its best angle. The Fish Ladder, the rapids, the skyline from the west bank.
Travel · June 2025
West Michigan Wine Country: A Day Trip from Grand Rapids
The Lake Michigan Shore wine region is an hour from downtown Grand Rapids. Rieslings, Pinot Gris, and one of the country's most underrated wine regions.