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Discover the eerie side of Grand Rapids with our top-rated ghost walking tour, the area's most highly acclaimed experience. Guided by a local expert, this tour takes you through the city’s haunted history, visiting iconic sites like the Riverwalk Promenade and the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. Each stop is packed with chilling tales of restless spirits and eerie encounters. Walk a mile through haunted locations such as the Old Michigan Bell Building and the Grand Rapids Public Library, and uncover the dark secrets of the city's past. Your guide will share disturbing details about the ground you're walking on, shaped by death and betrayal. While entry into private buildings isn't included, the tour immerses you in a haunted atmosphere, making every moment a brush with the supernatural. Offered nightly year-round, join us for a spine-tingling evening where history and hauntings come alive, as we visit the most haunted buildings and bars in Grand Rapids.

2 Hours | Downtown Grand Rapids | Coffee • Pastry • Guided Art Walk Start your morning with freshly brewed coffee or tea and a locally made pastry before exploring one of the world's largest public art competitions. This guided walking tour takes you through a thoughtfully planned selection of ArtPrize venues, where you'll discover sculptures, paintings, photography, interactive installations, and more. Along the way, your local guide will share stories about the ArtPrize event, participating artists, and the history of downtown Grand Rapids. The tour concludes at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, one of ArtPrize's premier venues, where you're free to continue exploring at your own pace. Before departing, your guide will ensure you know the short walk back to the starting location whenever you're ready.

3 Hours | Downtown Grand Rapids | Local Food • Public Art • Creative Dessert Experience ArtPrize on a guided walking tour through downtown Grand Rapids. Begin by exploring a hidden art gallery inside an award-winning local restaurant before picking up a slice of Detroit-style pepperoni pizza to enjoy as you stroll between ArtPrize venues and outdoor installations. Your local guide will lead you through a thoughtfully planned route, sharing stories about the ArtPrize event, participating artists, and the city's vibrant arts scene. Along the way, you'll experience a variety of sculptures, installations, paintings, photography, digital media, and interactive works. End the tour at one of Grand Rapids' favorite sweet shops, where you'll decorate your own slice of cake using colorful frosting before enjoying your edible masterpiece. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase. Guests 21+ may enjoy drinks while walking through Grand Rapids' Social District, following local guidelines.