One of The New York Times 52 Places to Go in 2016. The #1 U.S. travel destination in 2014. Beer City USA. Home to one of the globe's top five festivals. Grand Rapids, Michigan is all of this and so much more - a city that will constantly surprise and delight you with authentic and unforgettable world-class experiences made easy, affordable and friendly.
Author Chuck Klosterman said “Art and love are the same thing: it’s the process of seeing yourself in things that are not you.” What better way is there, then, to build connection between people...
Michiganders are crazy. Why? Because we willingly endure unnervingly cold winter days for what seems like endless months in order to reach the invigorating warmth of the summer sun. It's...
In the midst of winter it’s hard not to wish for those long summer nights listening to music under a clear sky. Well you don’t have to wait for the summer solstice any longer! Starting on January...
Experience the creative energy of Grand Rapids. Dazzling art and culture, awesome dining and nightlife, inspiring natural beauty and exhilarating community spirit. Stroll our walkable downtown jam-packed with more than 100 restaurants, clubs, theaters and museums. Come to Grand Rapids, where every day is a work of art.
Explore beer production tours, guided beer tours and our self-guided Beer City Ale Trail.
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You’re all about experiencing music live and in person, and forging genuine connections with performers and fellow fans.…
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The Grand Rapids Food Trail is a self-guided tour of 30+ delicious destinations.
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Grand Rapids has long been a mecca for creators and admirers of art.
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TheRevver named Grand Rapids #20 on their Best Motorcycle Locations in the United States 2016 list. Click here for the full article.
Infogroup named Grand Rapids #3 in their "Top 10 Beer and Wine Metro Areas" list. Click here for the full article.
Flipkey by Tripadvisor named Grand Rapids one of "6 Amazing Small Cities for a Family Vacation". Click here for the full article.
Matador Network named Grand Rapids one of "The 10 Best Craft Beer Towns in America". Click here for the full article.
Thrillist named Grand Rapids the best food city in Michigan in her article: "The Best Food City in Every State". Click here for the full article.
Thrillist.com named Grand Rapids one of "The Best American Cities for Creatives (That aren't NYC, LA, or SF)". Click here for the full article.
RedFin named Grand Rapids the number four city for beer lovers. Click here for the full article.
Conde Nast Traveler named Grand Rapids one of "America's Best Beer Cities, As Chosen by Beer Experts". Click here for the full article.
Travel Channel named Grand Rapids one of the 6 Must Visit U.S. Cities for Beer Connoisseurs. Click here for the full article.
Chicago Magazine called Grand Rapids, MI one of the "great summer road trips" due to the expansive beer scene. Click here to read the full article.
Groups Today Readers' Choice 2015 named Grand Rapids an Emerging Destination. Click here for the full article.
Thrillist named Grand Rapids one of The 16 Best Beer Cities in America in 2015. Click here for the full article.
U.S. News named Grand Rapids as one of The Best Places to Live in the U.S. Click here for the complete article.
New York Times ranks Grand Rapids #20 of the 52 places to go worldwide. Read the complete article.
BuzzFeed named Grand Rapids #13 on 14 Underrated Places You'll Really Want To Move To. Click here for the full article.
Grand Rapids named one of the top destinations to visit in 2014 by The Huffington Post . Click here for complete article.
Our 2017 Visitor's Guide features 77 colorful pages of don't-leave-home-without-it information on attractions, activities, lodging and more. Flip through the online guide or request your FREE copy by mail.