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Get ready to be wowed - Grand Rapids never fails to surprise visitors with the huge variety of things to see and do here: World-renowned art, museums and historic sites for cultural vacationers. World-class golf, recreation and beaches for nature lovers. Incredible farm-to-table restaurants for foodies and wholesome "playcation" fun for families.

It's all topped off by the most vibrant downtown between Chicago and Cleveland - all the benefits of a big city with none of the hassle.

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Top 10 Reasons to Visit

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Downtown

Safe, walkable and jam-packed with entertainment options.

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Beach Towns

Our world-class beach town are only minutes away.

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Grand Rapids Towns

Grand Rapids communities offer quaint reasons to visit.

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Colleges & Universities

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Cool City. Hot Art.

Learn why Grand Rapids is an international arts destination.

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Cool City. Hot Eats.

Hundreds of restauratns to make your trip delicious.

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Cool City. Great Beer.

The world's 2nd best brewery and the 3rd best beer bar, just for starters!

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Cool City. Great Music.

Grand Rapids is in tune with live music!

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Grand Rapids Maps

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Travel to Grand Rapids

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Diversity in GR

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Green Grand Rapids

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My Conference

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Top 10 Reasons to Visit

Awesome Art

From the world’s largest art competition to one of the world’s most-visited art museums, Grand Rapids boasts an art scene to rival much bigger cities. Find art events that match your trip dates. More

Fantastic Food

Grand Rapids is renowned for farm-to-fork restaurants that transform the dawn’s harvest into the day’s specials. From breakfast haunts to burger joints, we’ve got every taste covered. Find a restaurant that tickles your palate. More

Magnificent Music

You’ll find music to suit every taste and temperament here, every day of the week. A chart-topping superstar at Van Andel Arena, an indie favorite at a downtown club, a Broadway warbler at a local theatre … see who’s appearing when you’re here. More

Great Beer

Grand Rapids earned the title Beer City USA in 2012 – and we were named one of the Top 10 Best Vacation Cities for Beer Lovers. A craft beer tour will show you why. Don’t miss the world’s 2nd best brewery and 3rd best beer bar! More

Grand Outdoors

Outdoor recreation is a four-season pursuit here, thanks to an abundance of natural resources. World-class golf courses, some of America’s best fishing, endless biking and hiking trails … Grand Rapids is a great place for an active vacation! More

Beach Bonanza

Sugar-sand beaches, towering sand dunes, crystal-clear waters, glorious sunsets … no wonder our Lake Michigan shoreline has been named among the world’s best. A sight to behold in any season, it’s just minutes from downtown GR. More

Signature Shopping

Massive shopping malls and unique neighborhood shopping districts offer anything and everything your heart desires – especially if your heart desires art, antiques, furniture or clothing. Start your shopping plan today! More

Culture Club

Visit our museums and historic sites for a look at those who shaped our culture, from the original Native American inhabitants to the Dutch immigrants that settled here in the 1800s to today’s rich blend of races and ethnic groups. More

Hospitality Plus

Grand Rapids offers big-city amenities without the big-city attitude. We cling tight to our small-town values – so expect friendly hellos, attentive service and pay-it-forward hospitality everywhere you go. More

Connecting Point

Location, affordability and all-ages appeal make Grand Rapids a great place to connect with your favorite people. Get together for a friend meetup, family reunion, girls’ getaway, or men’s weekend. More