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    Enjoy a huge range of entertainment, dining, shopping and sightseeing opportunities, all within an easy, eye-catching 10-minute walk.
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    West Side
    From tigers and coffee to meat markets and Mexican restaurants, the West Side is a fascinating mix of old-school and up-and-coming.
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    Heartside
    Grit, growth and creativity characterize this downtown neighborhood, which boasts unique galleries, clever dining spots and many pleasant…
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    Heritage Hill
    One of the nation’s top old-house neighborhoods – with 1,300 buildings dating back to 1844 – is just a five-minute walk from downtown.
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    Medical Mile
    This world-class health-sciences corridor is spurring new retail and residential developments well beyond its namesake mile.
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    North Quarter
    The city’s largest park, tiniest burger joint, oldest sweet shop and newest best-bar winner are just a few of the pleasures that await visitors.…
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    Southtown
    Diversity is the hallmark of Southtown, with numerous ethnic groups contributing to a vibrant mix of restaurants, shops and events.
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    Uptown
    An eclectic mix of specialty shops, galleries, restaurants and entertainment venues reflect this area’s friendly, funky, fabulous character.
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    Neighborhoods

    Grand Rapids has 8 distinct destination neighborhoods to explore each with their own personality. We invite you to explore each one.  Here's a taste of these great destination neighborhoods.

    Downtown Neighborhood Icon

    Downtown

    Enjoy a huge range of entertainment, dining, shopping, and sightseeing opportunities, all within an easy, eye-catching 10-minute walk.

    Heartside Neighborhood Icon

    Heartside

    Grit, growth, and great creativity characterize this downtown neighborhood, which boasts unique gallerie, clever dining spots and many pleasant surprises. 

    Heritage Hill Neighborhood Icon

    Heritage Hill

    One of the nation's top old-house neighborhoods - with 1,300 buildings dating back to 1844 - is just a five-minute walk from downtown.

    North Quarter Neighborhood IconNorth Quarter

    The city's largest park, tiniest burger joint, oldest sweet shop, and newest best-bar winner are just a few of the pleasures that await visitors.

    West Side Neighborhood Icon

    West Side

    From camels and coffee to meat markets and Mexican restaurants, the West Side is a fascinating mix of old-school and up-and-coming.

    Uptown Neighborhood IconUptown

    An eclectic mix of specialty shops, galleries, restaurants, and entertainment venues reflect this area's friendly, funky, fabulous character. 

    Medical Mile Neighborhood Icon

    Medical Mile

    This world-class health-sciences corridor is spurring new retail and residential developments well beyond its namesake mile.

    South Town Neighborhood IconSouthtown

    Diversity is the hallmark of Southtown, with numerous ethnic groups contributing to a vibrant mix of restaurants, shops, and events.

    		  

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