32 Things I Love About Grand Rapids

Today is my 32nd birthday so I thought I would share 32 things I love about Grand Rapids today. Cheers to this amazing city and leave a comment letting me know what you love about Grand Rapids!

1. The people – Yes you

2. ArtPrize – When you’re lucky to live in a city that appreciates the arts

3. Beer City – Cheers to some of my favorite breweries including Founders and Brewery Vivant

4. Riding the carousel at the Grand Rapids Public Museum – Who doesn’t love that view of the river and acting like a kid again?

5. Seeing a show at the historic Grand Rapids Civic Theatre

6. Giving Back – volunteering at Kids’ Food Basket

7. Shopping – We have some amazing local stores including Pink Lemonade, Rebel, and Duffield Lane.

8. Finding fresh produce at the Fulton Street Farmers Market

9. Being a close drive to the lakeshore

10. Summer concerts at Frederik Meijer Gardens

11. Exploring the Grand Rapids Art Museum

12. Enjoying a coffee from Madcap on Saturday mornings

13. Happy hour at Terra – Seriously my favorite in town and best wood fired pizza

14. Celebrating at Grove – Cheers!

15. Concerts at 20 Monroe Live – A great venue to see all my favorite bands

16. The amazing entrepreneurs in this city that continue to inspire me

17. Fresh made pasta at Nonna’s the Trattoria – So good!

18. Walking around Reeds Lake on a nice day and enjoying dinner at Rose’s – That caramel popcorn is the best

19. Margaritas on the patio at Donkey

20. Exploring the Frank Lloyd Wright Meyer May House

21. The chocolate chunk cookies from Cakabakery

22. The amazing Amway Grand Plaza

23. A trip to Robinette’s for pumpkin spiced donuts

24. Learning something new at the Gerald R. Ford Museum

25. Coffee Lovers Dream ice cream from Jersey Junction

26. Croissants from Field & Fire – Trust me these are awesome

27. Driving to The Southerner for brunch – They have the best mimosas

28. Cocktails at Gray Skies Distillery

29. Enjoying the patio at Butcher’s Union during the summer months

30. Pretending I’m back in Paris with dinner at New Hotel Mertens

31. Working out and relaxing by the pool at MVP Crahen

32. Packing a picnic to enjoy by the lake from Martha’s Vineyard