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Grand Rapids is ranked as the #3 city in the nation for fun and recreation.
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Beaches
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Biking
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Big-city excitement without big-city hassle - that's the edge Grand Rapids...more
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Grand Rapids is serious about art - as you'll see virtually anywhere you
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Recreation
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Michigan's West Coast
From the grand city to the grand lake...welcome to Michigan's West Coast....more
Cool City. Hot Art.
Why is GR an arts destination – and what is that big red thing, anyway?
Cool City. Hot Eats.
Local restaurants, local farms and a local culinary school ensure...more
Cool City. Great Beer.
Breweries, bars and craft beer. Grand Rapids has Great Beer.
Family Playcations
Lots to see and do for families with young children and families with
Cool City. Hot Tunes.
Tune into all the great music options!
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Grab your girlfriends, sister, mother and head to GR for some girl time!
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ArtPrize
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Culture Pass GR
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LaughFest
A festival of laughs celebrating laughter for the health of it.
Music in Grand Rapids
Get in tune in Grand Rapids with music!
State Games of Michigan
Athletes representing multiple sports will gather to complete June 22-24!
Restaurant Week 2012
You love food. You love adventure. Get the best of both during Restaurant...more
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Why Meet in Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids is one of the Midwest's hottest convention cities. We're...more
Where to Meet
Grand Rapids can host groups of five, 5,000, and anything in between. We're...more
Top 10 Reasons to Visit
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Convention Services
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My Conference
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Sports groups get an extra edge when they meet in Grand Rapids - the...more
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Hot Dates. Hot Rates.
Every day you spend in Grand Rapids is a bargain. But you'll enjoy an even...more
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Grand Rapids In The News
Come check out where Grand Rapids has been mentioned in other medias.
Experience GR News
Grand Rapids is always a buzz with new and exciting events and happenings....more
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Grand Rapids Fact Sheet
Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan, the heart of Kent...more
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Schedule a Visit
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WAVE Awards, Recognize hospitality excellence and help perpetuate the Grand...more
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President Gerald R. Ford
President Ford was proud to call Grand Rapids home!
Remembering Betty Ford
With much sadness we mourn the loss of Former First Lady Betty Ford.
Pay It Forward
The concept of repaying a good deed done to you by doing a good deed for...more
National Tourism Week
Join us in celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week May 5-13.
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