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Big-city excitement and natural splendor. Cultural sophistication and small-town warmth. Fun for families and coolness for couples. Grand Rapids offers the best of all worlds - so you don't have to settle for either/or. You can put your own special edge on your trip.
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Official Travel Guide
Our 2012 Visitor's Guide features 84 colorful pages of don't-leave-home-without-it information on attractions, activities, lodging and more. Request your FREE copy by mail.
Digital Travel Guide
View the 2012 Visitor's Guide right now on your PC, tablet or smartphone. You can flip through the book, print pages of interest, and click links to bonus content and videos.
Getting Around
Use our interactive map to quickly locate points of interest and determine their distance from each other. You'll see that Grand Rapids is compact and easy to navigate....more
Free advice from travelers for a great Grand Rapids vacation.
Top 10 Reasons to Visit
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Bunny Business
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre presents “Harvey,” the classic comedy of an affable man and his presumably imaginary friend – a 6’3” rabbit. Jan. 13-29. More
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The Sounds of Music
Grand Rapids Symphony offers a range of concerts for every taste: Swingin’ with Sinatra and Dorsey (Jan. 13-15), Mozart and Beethoven (Jan. 27-28), Romantic Piano (Feb. 10-11), Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (Feb. 17-19). More
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Creature Feature
Animal Adventures: Growing up Wild includes live animal presentations, story time, animal art activities and more. At Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Jan. 30 – Feb. 6. More
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Alien Adventure
Facing Mars at Grand Rapids Public Museum lets visitors experience the physical, psychological and scientific challenges of traveling to and living on Mars. Feb. 1 – May 6. More
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Nice Aria
Opera Grand Rapids invites the whole family to escape to ancient Egypt for “The Magic Flute,” Mozart’s breathtaking fantasy opera. Thrill to ancient Greek gods, snake-killing ladies, a Wicked Sorcerer and more. Feb. 3-4. More
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Dance of Love
Bring your valentine to Grand Rapids Ballet’s “Amoré and More: Featuring Ulysses Dove’s Red Angels.” An incredible production of love, laughter and passion featuring four works never before seen in Grand Rapids. Feb. 10-12 & 17-19. More
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Great Skate
Go ice skating in the middle of downtown Grand Rapids, in an architecturally significant outdoor facility designed by Vietnam Veterans Memorial artist Maya Lin More
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Amazing Race
The Grand Rapids Urban Adventure Race: Winter Edition puts you and a teammate through a series of fun winter-themed challenges at Cannonsburg Ski Area. Feb. 11. More
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Show Business
Head to downtown GR for these open-to-the-public shows: Antique Market (Jan 6-8), International Auto Show (Jan. 26-29), Camper, Travel & RV Show (Feb. 3-5), Golf Show (Feb. 10-12) and Boat Show (Feb. 15-19). More
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Traveler's Choice
There’s something for everybody in Grand Rapids. If we haven’t hit your sweet spot with reasons 1-9, check our Events Calendar for even more events and attractions More
