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Twinklin' Holiday Lights
Twinklin' Holiday Lights
Feel the warmth of the lights in spite of the chill in the air, to marvel at the beautiful "lit" city.
Crafting Your Experience
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Grand Rapids Running ToursGrand Rapids Running and Walking Tours
Take the city in stride! Learn while you burn on one of these invigorating & fascinating guided tours around downtown Grand Rapids. You choose the best way to explore - walk or run - and you will be accompanied by a savvy and enthusiastic guide who shares history, current events, fun facts, and "the back stories". Tours are 1 - 1.5 hours in duration and start/end at the JW Marriott. Choose from one of 30+ tantalizing routes. These are just a sampling...
2.GR's Most Haunted
GR's Most Haunted
Go by iconic haunted sites; each with legends of incredibly rich Grand Rapids lore.
3.Art Dart
Art Dart
Downtown Grand Rapids is a feast for the eyes with sculptures or murals on virtually every corner.
4.Heritage Hill Architecture
Heritage Hill Architecture
Victorian homes date from 1843 and represent Michigan's largest and finest historic district.
5.Grand Bridges
Grand Bridges
Grand Rapids was born alongside the beautiful Grand River. Criss-Cross the treasured bridges.
6.Young President Ford
Young President Ford
Gerald R. Ford - the 38th President of the US - grew as a leader in his cherished hometown of GR.
7.Beer City USA
Beer City USA
Grand Rapids boasts accolades from around the world for the 30+ craft breweries. Learn the history.
8.Owner and Guide, Caroline Cook
Owner and Guide, Caroline Cook
Local citizen historian and the city's biggest cheerleader, Caroline is a rock star in the tour business.
9.Fulton St. Graveyard
Fulton St. Graveyard
Explore humble monuments and graves that commemorate fascinating lives of first generation G-Raps.
10.Steeplechase
Steeplechase
We're steepletown because of the many historically significant and beautiful church buildings.
11.Lapping the Landmarks
Lapping the Landmarks
A great general overview...a history primer and also a snapshot of the present and future.
