Author: Jill Halpin

Jill Halpin is a premier Michigan travel expert and the founder of Little Michigan Guide and MyMichiganBeach.com. With over five years of experience as a recurring contributor for WDIV Local 4 Detroit, FOX 2 Detroit, NewsNation, and FOX 17 West Michigan, Jill is a leading voice for Great Lakes tourism. Her travel expertise has been featured in The Washington Post and the Detroit Free Press, providing authoritative, firsthand guides for families exploring the Mitten State. Join our community of over 22K Michigan travelers in our official Facebook Group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/58373351016204.

West Michigan

Best Things to Do in Grand Rapids with Kids: A Family Guide for 2026
ByJill Halpin May 17, 2026May 21, 2026

Last Updated: May 20, 2026 Grand Rapids has been ranked one of the best cities in America to raise a family — and the infrastructure behind that ranking is real. Two children’s museums. A zoo that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. One of the country’s top botanical gardens with a dedicated children’s section….

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48 Hours in Grand Rapids, Michigan: A Local’s Weekend Plan (2026)
ByJill Halpin May 17, 2026May 21, 2026

Last Updated: May 20, 2026 Grand Rapids has had its biggest year of growth in over a decade — the brand-new Acrisure Amphitheater opened May 15, 2026 with Lionel Richie, the major Dale Chihuly glass exhibit is running through November at Frederik Meijer Gardens, and 40+ breweries within 25 minutes of downtown have made this…

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