Chances are if you've been on any tour in the city of Grand Rapids it's being led by Grand Rapids…read moreresident tour guide Caroline. The Grand Rapids, running tours encompass such a tremendous variety of tours from murals to cemeteries and everything in between. As others have mentioned don't let the name fool you running, is not required. I've been on a few of her guided tours, and always come away with a better appreciation of our city, and its rich history. Last fall we took the Fulton Street cemetery tour on Friday the 13th and despite the abysmal cold weather and steady downpour, we found the tour engaging and interesting. She almost bombards you with too much information as her notes are plentiful and her words fly quickly it can be a lot to take in. if you have the opportunity and have a curious mind, do not hesitate to join one of these tours.

Grand Rapids Running Tours is an awesome way to explore Grand Rapids! Any of the tours can be…read morewalked, so you don't have to be a runner to enjoy them. My boyfriend and I recently did a special tour of the Rad Women public art project throughout downtown Grand Rapids with GR Running Tours. Our guide Caroline was super friendly, energetic, enthusiastic, and fun to listen to! She made sure to keep everyone in the large group together and kept a pace that was manageable for all. We learned about all the women depicted in the murals as well as the local artists who painted them. The tour we took was 3+ miles but they offer shorter tours with all sorts of themes, including architecture, art, haunted spots, the history of Beer City USA, firehouses, etc.! There are many options. The tours are great for visitors and locals alike, as there is so much history to be learned. Highly recommended!

We really enjoy making the drive out here every fall. It's a great value for everything that's…read moreincluded with admission, especially compared to some other pumpkin patches where you have to pay extra for things like the corn maze or individual activities and before you know it you're closer to $20-30 for everything. I believe admission was around $12 per person for ages 3 and up and there was plenty for our boys to do. The playground area, zip lines, balance beams, corn barn, corn maze, and hayride out to the pumpkin patch are all included. You do pay separately for the pumpkins, but there are different sizes and the prices seemed very reasonable. Our kids especially loved the zip lines and all of the different farm-style activities. They also have things like a football toss, basketball shoot, ping-pong tables, and other activities that you don't always find at a traditional pumpkin patch. There's a small area with goats that you can feed, too. There aren't a ton of live animals, but it's still a fun little addition. Couple food trucks near the back, another donuts I think their own and Pero pizza. We didn't try the apple cannons this time, but they looked pretty fun. There was a line, and our boys are probably still a little young to appreciate that one anyway. And of course, you can't come here without getting the donuts! The line was really long, but it moved surprisingly quickly. They clearly have a good system down. The apple cider slushies were also delicious. My wife waited in that line, so I can't speak to the price , but everything we had was tasty. There's also a small child playground outside the main admission area. Overall, we had a really enjoyable day. Between the activities, pumpkin picking, food, and everything that's included with admission, we feel like you get quite a bit for your money. It's become one of those places we enjoy coming back to every fall, and we'd definitely recommend it for families looking for a fun fall outing.

One of our favorite places to go for fall things to do with the kids. Their pumpkin donuts and…read morecider are a must when we go. There's plenty of things to do for the kids, they recently added a corn pit, a game area, and smaller playground right behind the corn pit. They did have a huge play area right when you walked in and they took it out this year, our kids were bummed but we noticed parts of the playground were moved to different areas. We went the first week of October and there were plenty of pumpkins to choose from. You can either do pick them in the patch yourself or they do have some lined up in the front. They also have additional fall decor you can purchase as well.

Kudos to Brian for this tour. I've been to Grand Rapids several times over the years and this was…read morea chance to tour (and be driven!) to 3 different locations in the area on a recent Saturday evening. Note that the tour is in a mini van, so it's a cozy trip for 4-6 people. With that said, Brian is a good host and worked well with the breweries to give us a variety of options at each, including info on the local brewing process and craft brewing from the experts. City Built Brewing, Crestor (owned by Saugatuck) and Kusterer Brauhaus were our 3 stops and each were a good mixture of tastes and styles.

Highly recommend the Grand Rapids Beer Tours. Brian took us on a private tour of 3 breweries as…read morepart of a sales meeting and evening event to get out and enjoy the Grand Rapids beer scene and he made for a great evening as we enjoyed three less familiar locals breweries. Each brewery knew Brian and took care of us. Also Brian gave us a private tour of one brewery and explained the process and brewing cycle. He was knowledgeable and gave a nice history of the brewers, buildings, and the area. He knows GR and made it a great experience for those from GR and traveling from around the country. Highly recommend if you are looking to do a beer tour in GR.

I have a few pros and cons but overall this was a nice campground. Definitely a good one for the…read morekids, but I'd get a spot close to the playground and pool because they are weird about parking by the pool. We were all the way at the other end of the campground and it's a pretty long walk back to the store/pool. First of all we met a guy outside who said he was "just the guy on the golf cart" but he gave off very rude vibes. Like when we asked if we can park by the pool he said "we would especially like it if you parked at your campsite".. in a very rude way. The lady showed us where we can park though, so that was nice. He also made a big deal about me getting $100 cash back and acted like he had to charge me a ton, when it was only $3. Honestly if I based this place on his attitude alone I would not come back. I really hope he is not the owner. I bought like 6 slim Jim/cheese sticks and ate maybe 5 between everyone in my campsite and realized when I got home that they were expired!! So gross! Like why not check your expiration dates?? But the pool and showers were VERY NICE for a campground. They have some very cool activities on weekends. The river access is AMAZING and the river wasn't flowing fast so we were able to use an inflatable kayak and just go up and back down the river instead of parking a car somewhere else. The porta potty is super spidery and cobwebby so that was disappointing. They need to spend more time keeping them clean!! Mini golf looked nice but costs $3 a person. That's dumb to me since it's something we assumed came with the cost! Also, you have to pay a deposit on literally everything. $10 to be able get a key fob to get back in the locked gate after hours. I think that is ridiculous. And $2 just for the code to get in the pool. Why wouldn't they just leave it unlocked?? Very strange power dynamic at this campground. It feels like they think they own you while you are camping here. I felt like a child with parents watching over me. Also, the noise ordinance is NOT enforced. I didn't mind, but some with little babies in tents might. It is VERY LOUD in tents at night. This is an extremely crowded campground, small sites. Lots of traffic throughout the day because the pool and store is such a far walk. Bathrooms are a far walk from most sites Overall, I would come here again. It's very well kept and we didn't get very dirty at all!

I love the place. The folks were friendly and accommodating. My site was flat, well shaded and a…read morefull hook up. Store has lots of supplies of a varied nature. Too cold for canoeing in mid October but we don't usually go out for that anyway. Some very distant traffic noise that is not a problem. A very big rug might be challenging for some but I parked my 41' RV with 22' trailer attached. I took advantage of the "pay for three nights and the fourth is free" deal which makes it a great value also. Stay up top near the office for the best experience. Some sites on the river are trashy and trailers look abandoned. We'll be back.

OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCE!…read more I went along to hockey town not expecting much but was delighted with the experience. The bus was clean. The driver was professional. We stopped once each direction for the smokers. Our tailgate meal was the envy of people coming off other buses. The price was reasonable, the seats at the Joe were really good. The buses were available to leave packages or retrieve jackets during the game. No driving in traffic. No parking hassles. Thank you Ken! We will definitely be back!

We decided to do a getaway between Christmas and New Years and I found Avery St while searching and…read moreI am glad I did! The place is absolutely stunning. You get the entire first floor to yourself, with two sitting areas, a bedroom, and a bathroom. The breakfast was amazing, and the hosts were incredibly kind and helpful. Keep up the great work, and I'm definitely looking forward to returning!

They're located right on Monroe Center. . The GRAAMA has…read morehosted ArtPrize pieces over the years and even won the Outstanding Venue Award for ArtPrize 10! . . Check out their exhibits and displays of African American traditions and history. They host special events as well - check out their website for details. Their gift shop also features pieces from local artists! .

Small but mighty- a wonderful collection of art and artifacts, as well as archives, of the Black…read moreand African American experience and history in our city and region. Excellent location on Monroe Center, right down the street from the other major GR cultural institutions. Also serves as the We Are Lit book store.

Decent comfortable spot within blocks of downtown Holland…read more There 48 rooms total. Not a lot of parking. Looks like there's about 10 parking spots right out front. No breakfast included. Hubby said the bed is hard. Furniture is hot comfortable or useful. It's quiet at least. On the 3rd floor. Our window faces the front parking lot. Seems quiet. Street noise is not bad at all. The hotel seems quiet for 48 room capacity. Not seeing a lot of folks throughout the day. A bit odd. Aura offers Starbucks brand coffee and some pastries too. There is a small store towards the lounge area to the right of the check-in area. Small business rooms and decent sized conference rooms and little study areas. The common areas are all over and plenty of space to hang out wherever inside and patio spaces too.

I had a really nice stay here. The hotel has a very modern feel, especially when you walk into the…read morelobby. They don't serve a traditional breakfast, but they have a Starbucks coffee. Since the hotel is right in the college area, they even sell local college gear in the lobby. For quick food options, there's a little snack station where you can buy drinks and snacks, plus a microwave available for guests to use. I also really appreciated the water station, which made it super easy to fill up my reusable water bottle throughout the day. Location-wise, it's about a mile walk to the lake but just a block away from downtown. Parking was incredibly easy and convenient, as they have multiple lots around the property where you can park for free. The room itself was nice and standard, equipped with a fridge and a small seating area. The bathroom was very nice and updated. On my first night, the motion sensor seemed to be acting up because the lights kept shutting off on me, but housekeeping must have noticed and fixed it the next day because it worked perfectly after that. My only real complaint about the room was the WiFi, which was pretty spotty and didn't really work well inside the room. Overall, it's a clean, convenient, and modern place to stay. I would definitely come back!