1. Art & Culture
Grand Rapids has long been a mecca for creators and admirers of art.
Top 10 Reasons to Visit
2. Craft Beer & Beverages
Experience the authenticity, excitement &camaraderie of the craft beverage...
3. Family
Find family events, activities and experiences that appeal to all ages!
4. Food & Dining
You want local, fresh, healthy and sustainable choices? We have it here!
5. Music
You’ll find something for every musical taste here at 100+ live-music...
6. Outdoor Recreation
Ready to run, bike, paddle, swim, fish and golf your way around?
7. Shopping
Two 100-store malls, and outlet mall, and unique neighborhood shops.
8. Sports
Are you ready to cheer your favorites on to victory?
9. Beaches
Our world-class beaches are clean, clear and oh-so-close.
10. Tours & Experiences
Immerses yourself in the culture, cuisine and lifestyle of Grand Rapids!
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Culture Pass GR: Your Ticket to Grand Rapids’ Top Attractions
Experience GR Team
April 20, 2018
As one of the top travel destinations to visit in the nation, Grand Rapids’ attractions are endless. Whether you’re an...
Experience GR TeamApril 20, 2018
New Downtown Grand Rapids Restaurants for Foodies & Friends
Amy Busse
April 19, 2018
Typically, as cities grow so do their restaurant options and Grand Rapids is no exception. Some unique and delicious...
Amy BusseApril 19, 2018
5 Grand Rapids Breweries Focused on Sustainability & Community
Pat Evans
April 16, 2018
Craft breweries, especially in Grand Rapids, are leading a sustainability movement. Each brewery has its own way of...
Pat EvansApril 16, 2018
Way to Go Grand Rapids!
LendingTree Ranks the Best and Worst Cities for New Small Businesses
LendingTree named Grand Rapids the #2 best city for new small businesses. Click here to learn why.
The Hottest Real Estate Markets to Watch in 2018
Trulia.com named Grand Rapids the #1 Hottest Real Estate Market to Watch in 2018. Click here to learn why!
Forget New York- millennials are flocking to 10 US cities to get a job, buy a home, and…
Business Insider named Grand Rapids the #1 place that Millennials are flocking to in the US to get a job, buy a home, and start a life. Click here for the full article.
25 U.S. Cities That Millennials Can Afford — and Actually Want to Live In
The Penny Hoarder ranked Grand Rapids #2 out of 25 U.S. Cities That Millennials Can Afford - and Actually Want to Live In. Click here for the full article.
America’s Most Underrated Cities
Travel + Leisure named Grand Rapids the fifth most underrated city in America. Click here for the full list.
The 10 Big U.S. Cities With the Fastest-Growing Economies
Forbes named Grand Rapids the #1 fastest growing economy in the U.S. based on Headlight Data. Click here to view the full article.
FASTEST GROWING LARGE METRO ECONOMIES OF 2016 ARE GRAND RAPIDS, ORLANDO, NASHVILLE
Headlight Data named Grand Rapids the fastest growing large metro economy of 2016. Click here for the full article.
A Matador guide to the best college towns in America
Matador Network named Grand Rapids one of the best college towns in America. Check out the full article here .
The 25 Best Towns of 2017
Outside Magazine named Grand Rapids "Best River Town" in their "The 25 Best Towns of 2017" list. Click here for the full article.
The 13 best day trips from Chicago
Time Out Chicago named Grand Rapids one of "The 13 best day trips from Chicago". Click here for the full story.
Founders Brewing Co. to Receive the Prestigious 2017 World Trader of the Year Award
Media Contact: Kerri Orders WMWTA Spokesperson kerriorders@yahoo.com For Immediate Release Founders Brewing Co. to Receive the Prestigious 2017 World Trader of the Year Award GRAND RAPIDS,
A Tale of New Cities
Tasting Table named Grand Rapids one of their "under-the-radar culinary gems". Click here for the full article.
Travelocity & The American Distilling Institute Name America’s Top20 Craft Spirits…
Travelocity and The American Distilling Institute named Grand Rapids #10 by population in their "America’s Top 20 Craft Spirits Tourism Destinations" list. Click here for the full article.
WORLD FOOD TRAVEL ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2017 FOODTREKKING AWARD WINNERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2017 CONTACT: Stephanie Kotschevar, Experience Grand Rapids 616-233-3577, skotschevar@experiencegr.com WORLD FOOD TRAVEL ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2017 FOODTREKKING
20 of the greenest cities in the nation
Expedia named Grand Rapids one of "20 of the greenest cities in the nation". Click here for the full article.
Grand Rapids Named Best Beer Scene in 2017!
USA Today 10Best named Grand Rapids the #1 Best Beer Scene in 2017! Click here for the full article.
21 super cool US cities, ranked
Expedia's travel blog viewfinder named Grand Rapids #18 of "21 super cool US cities, ranked". Click here for the full article.
50 States Series: Top Spring Gardens & Conservation Areas Worth Traveling For
FlipKey by TripAdvisor named Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park the "Top Spring Gardens & Conservation Areas Worth Traveling For" in Michigan. Click here for the full article.
Underappreciated American Cities You Should Totally Move To
Thrillist named Grand Rapids one of the "Underappreciated American Cities You Should Totally Move To" due to the beer, art and music scenes. Click here for the full article.
Best Cities for Small Business
Grand Rapids was named the 10th \in ValuePenguin's "The Best Cities for Small Business Owners" poll. Click here for the full article.
100 Best Places to Live in the USA
U.S. News & World Report ranked Grand Rapids #19 on it's "100 Best Places to Live in the USA" list. Click here for the full article.
Best Value Cities for Craft Beer and Cycling
trivago named Grand Rapids the fifth Best Value Cities for Craft Beer and Cycling. Click here for the full article.
Pure Romance Reveals “Sexiest City in America” for 2016
Pure Romance Reveals “Sexiest City in America” for 2016 with Philadelphia taking top position CINCINNATI (December 14, 2016) – For the first time in three years, there is a new U.S. city that earns
Best Motorcycle Locations in the United States 2016
TheRevver named Grand Rapids #20 on their Best Motorcycle Locations in the United States 2016 list. Click here for the full article.
Top 10 Beer and Wine Metro Areas
Infogroup named Grand Rapids #3 in their "Top 10 Beer and Wine Metro Areas" list. Click here for the full article.
6 Amazing Small Cities For A Family Vacation
Flipkey by Tripadvisor named Grand Rapids one of "6 Amazing Small Cities for a Family Vacation". Click here for the full article.
The 10 Best Craft Beer Towns in America
Matador Network named Grand Rapids one of "The 10 Best Craft Beer Towns in America". Click here for the full article.
The Best Food City in Every State
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.
The Best American Cities for Creatives (That Aren't NYC, LA, or SF)
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.
These Are the 15 Best Cities for Beer Lovers
RedFin named Grand Rapids the number four city for beer lovers. Click here for the full article.
America's Best Beer Cities, As Chosen by Beer Experts
Conde Nast Traveler named Grand Rapids one of "America's Best Beer Cities, As Chosen by Beer Experts". Click here for the full article.
6 Must Visit U.S. Cities for Beer Connoisseurs
Travel Channel named Grand Rapids one of the 6 Must Visit U.S. Cities for Beer Connoisseurs. Click here for the full article.
Grand Rapids, MI
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.
Readers' Choice 2015: Emerging Destinations
Groups Today Readers' Choice 2015 named Grand Rapids an Emerging Destination. Click here for the full article.
THE 16 BEST BEER CITIES IN AMERICA
Thrillist named Grand Rapids one of The 16 Best Beer Cities in America in 2015. Click here for the full article.
U.S. News: Best Places to Live
U.S. News named Grand Rapids as one of The Best Places to Live in the U.S. Click here for the complete article.
Grand Rapids: #20 of 52 Places to Visit Worldwide
New York Times ranks Grand Rapids #20 of the 52 places to go worldwide. Read the complete article.
14 Underrated Places You'll Really Want To Move To
BuzzFeed named Grand Rapids #13 on 14 Underrated Places You'll Really Want To Move To. Click here for the full article.
America's Smartest Cities
Grand Rapids named one of the smartest cities by Forbes #4
10 Best Beer Town Winners
Grand Rapids named #1 Beer Town for 10 Best readers choice
14 Destinations for your 2014 Travel Bucket List
Grand Rapids named one of the top destinations to visit in 2014 by The Huffington Post . Click here for complete article.
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