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Children's Museum
The Grand Rapids Children's Museum celebrates childhood and the joy of...
Grand Rapids Public Museum
The Grand Rapids Public Museum is a place of never-ending inspiration and...
John Ball Zoo
Over 1,500 animals including lions, tigers, bears (oh my)! Both indoor and...
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Experience America's most entertaining presidential museum. Attend a White...
The Comedy Project
Experience the next evolution of human-based comedy entertainment with...
Circle Theatre
Each summer, Circle Theatre produces five main stage productions from May...
African American Museum & Archives
Oral history, in African culture, was performed by the griots or...
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Established in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, the Grand Rapids Art...
Actors' Theatre Grand Rapids
Actors' Theatre provides West Michigan with the best in entertaining,...
Broadway Grand Rapids
Broadway Grand Rapids was established in September of 1988, opening with...
Civic Theatre
Established in 1925, the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and School of Theatre...
DeVos Performance Hall
Located inside DeVos Place®, DeVos Performance Hall is the 2,404-seat...
Grand Rapids Ballet
Under the artistic leadership of Patricia Barker since 2010, Grand Rapids...
Opera Grand Rapids
Our mission is to foster and fulfill demand for high quality, live opera in...
River City Improv
River City Improv exists because we enjoy entertaining audiences using...
Van Andel Arena
Van Andel Arena® — the Must Play Destination of Michigan's fastest-growing...
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Enjoying Craft Beverages as Grand Rapids Businesses Reopen
Matthew Makowski
June 25, 2020
If you’ve been craving the craft beverage scene around Grand Rapids during these past few months of seclusion, you’re in...
Matthew MakowskiJune 25, 2020
Locally Owned & Operated LGBTQ+ Businesses to Check Out
Rick Jensen
June 18, 2020
With COVID-19 putting a halt to many pride celebrations around the world, Grand Rapids included, you may be looking for...
Rick JensenJune 18, 2020
How To Shop Local In Grand Rapids
Experience GR Team
June 12, 2020
Retail shops can now re-open at 50% capacity throughout Michigan, and while many of us are itching to visit our favorite...
Experience GR TeamJune 12, 2020
Way to Go Grand Rapids!
10 places that prove Grand Rapids is the craft beverage capital of the U.S.
USA Today 10Best named Grand Rapids the craft beverage capital of the U.S.! We weren't surprised but you can learn why here.
Best Places for Older Travelers to Visit in 2020
Expedia's travel blog "conquer your someday" named Grand Rapids #10 in their list 'Best Places for Older Travelers to Visit in 2020'. View the full article here.
Every State's Best Travel Destination for 2020
Travel Pulse named Grand Rapids the "Best Travel Destination in Michigan for 2020". Check out the full list here.
Beer Lovers — Book One of These "Beercations" For Your Next Getaway
Travel + Leisure named Grand Rapids a great "beercation" for the beer lover. Learn why here.
The 10 Best Places to Retire in the U.S.
Conde Nast named Grand Rapids the #9 Best Place to Retire in the U.S. in 2019. Learn why here.
The Best Breweries in Grand Rapids
Thrillist outlined the 'Best Breweries in Grand Rapids'. Click here to learn more about this great list.
7 Midwest Cities that are Absolutely Worth Exploring
TripAdvisor Rentals Blog named Grand Rapids one of the '7 Midwest Cities that are Absolutely Worth Exploring'.
Say cheers to the 15 best beer cities around the world
CNN Travel named Grand Rapids one of the '15 best beer cities around the world'. Read the full article here.
10 U.S. Tours That Even Americans Should Take
The Discoverer Blog named the '10 U.S. Tours That Even Americans Should Take' which includes a Beer Tour in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Learn more here.
16 INCREDIBLY ROMANTIC GETAWAYS IN THE MIDWEST, FROM MAJOR CITIES TO HIDDEN GEMS
Grand Rapids was named one of the '16 Incredibly Romantic Getaways in the Midwest' by TripAdvisor because of outdoor activities like paddle boarding and picturesque places like Frederik Meijer Gardens
Michigan’s Best City for Singles
Insurify found the 'Best Cities for Singles' in America which includes Grand Rapids. Learn why at the full article.
The 30 most popular destinations for millennials in 2019
Insider named Grand Rapids one of 'The 30 most popular destinations for millennials in 2019'. Click here to read the full article.
The Best Food City in Every State 2019
Thrillist named 'The Best Food City in Every State', and Grand Rapids was dubbed the best in Michigan. Learn why at the link.
Top 10 Underrated Foodie Cities in the U.S.
Grand Rapids was named one of the Top 10 Underrated Foodie Cities in the U.S. by Webstaurant Store blog. Click here to read the full list.
Top 10 Smaller Cities Poised to Skyrocket
Realtor.com named Grand Rapids the #6 smaller cities poised to skyrocket. Click here to learn more about why Grand Rapids made the list.
LendingTree Ranks the Best and Worst Cities for New Small Businesses
LendingTree named Grand Rapids the #2 best city for new small businesses.
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.
The Best Places to Buy a Home in 2018—Plus Where to Hang Out Once You Move In
Vogue included Grand Rapids on their list of "The Best Places to Buy a Home in 2018—Plus Where to Hang Out Once You Move In". Click here to view 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".
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.
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