Posts by Blu House
Hidden Beach Spots
Every Michigander has experienced the congested beach escapade. You know the one we’re talking about: lugging your heavy cooler, umbrella, and beach chairs on the hot sand while dodging crowds of people. You finally get a glimpse of a tiny opening and whoosh — in comes another family. It can take the enjoyment out of…
Read MoreMedical Mile
Did you know that over the past two decades, Grand Rapids has been quietly building medical infrastructure that it now ranks as one of the best collection of medical facilities in the Midwest? Come join Blu House Properties as we take you inside Grand Rapids’ own Medical Mile, and share our insider information to the…
Read MoreEast Hills: A Neighborhood Guide
While most people consider Eastown to be Grand Rapids’ quirkiest and hippest neighborhood, an area just west has been slowly gaining traction as the city’s coolest neighborhood. Join Blu House Properties as we explore Grand Rapids’ coolest neighborhood: East Hills. While East Hills doesn’t have the notoriety that Eastown does, it definitely has boundaries…
Read MoreMusketawa Trail
Has the city life been getting the better part of you? Tired of traffic, construction, and noise? We have a simple solution for you: take a run, walk or bicycle ride on the Musketawa Trail. Our insider tips will have you appreciating and enjoying everything the trail has to offer. Join Blu House Properties as…
Read MoreKendall College of Art and Design
Did you know that Grand Rapids has a world-class art school located downtown? Grab your pens, paper, canvas, colored pencils, easels and paint kits and follow us as we take you inside one of Grand Rapids’ most beloved colleges and learn about what makes it great. Founded in 1928 by a well-known Grand Rapids furniture…
Read MoreKent Trails
Did you know the Grand Rapids area has around 100 miles of off-road, paved, non-motorized trails for public use? Grab your water bottle, sweatband, bicycle or running shoes and hit a portion of what makes Grand Rapids great: the Kent Trails. Stretching for 15 miles, Kent Trails makes use of former railroad grades for a…
Read MoreGerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
Are you dreading the thought of going through another brutal Michigan winter? Dreaming of a tropical paradise? Wanting to go to some exotic, far-flung locale? Look no further than taking one of 24 direct flights from Grand Rapids’ own, world-class Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR). Grab your water bottle and travel pillow as we…
Read MoreThe West Side: A Neighborhood Guide
With hundreds of millions of dollars in neighborhood development taking place over the past several years, the West Side has become Grand Rapids’ hotspot for new restaurants, breweries, shops and apartments. Join Blu House Properties as we take you inside some of the places that make the West Side the “best side.” The West Side…
Read MoreBeer City, USA
Haven’t you heard? There is some fierce competition for who puts together the best concoction of hops, malt, yeast and fermentation. With over 50 breweries in the metropolitan area, Grand Rapids has definitely earned its reputation and title as Beer City, USA. We believe this title should be Beer Region, USA. West Michigan arguably has…
Read MoreDowntown Market – Grand Rapids
Want to eat some tacos, barbecue, pho, ice cream, sushi and pizza in one afternoon? Good news: you don’t have to drive all over town to sample these dishes–they are all in one spot; Grand Rapids’ Downtown Market. Walk, run, bike or drive with us as we eat our way through Grand Rapids’ very own…
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