Take the City in Stride
Winter greetings!
Don’t let the name of the business fool you – Grand Rapids Running Tours.
Founder and sole story-teller, Caroline Cook, leads mostly walking tours now. She also steps on busses and guides visitors and residents alike throughout Grand Rapids and beyond. All told, she provides walks, runs, bus rides, kayak experiences and presentations. In fact, 90+ topics and 2,000+ events are under her belt.
Looking ahead to spring and WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH?
Please consider joining in on these FREE walks – thanks to DowntownGrandRapidsInc. Both walks meet in front of the Grand Rapids Art Museum at Rosa Parks Circle. We depart at 6:00 p.m. These walks last about 75 minutes.
Rad American Women A – Z Walking Tour – Monday, March 3, 2025
It began as great accomplishments of females across the country. Then, their stories were captured in a book for children by author, Kate Schatz. Finally, the pages of the book came alive in Grand Rapids, painted on outdoor utility boxes in 2019. The narrative includes stories about 26 bold, visionary women whose names will be recognized by many, but also introduces you to women you might not know…but should. Join tour guide, Caroline, on the hunt for the pieces of urban artwork on almost every intersection of downtown Grand Rapids.
Women’s Way Murals Walking Tour – Monday, March 24, 2025
Meander through downtown with tour guide, Caroline, while listening to the back stories of women from Grand Rapids who left an indelible mark in our history. You will view their images depicted in larger-than-life painted murals on the sides of buildings in alleyways, now named for these women. The Women’s Way public art initiative blossomed in 2020 as a program led by Downtown Grand Rapids Inc, in partnership with the City of Grand Rapids and the Greater Grand Rapids Women’s History Council.
Or, to arrange for a private group tour or presentation at a day/time of your choice, contact Caroline directly.
Run. Walk. Ride. Kayak. Listen.
Love Grand Rapids.