There are a lot of great ways to explore Grand Rapids history. You can browse the exhibits at the Grand Rapids Public Museum and Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives, stroll the Heritage…
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Home to more than 130 global companies and one of the fastest growing economies in the U.S., West Michigan has long been known as a great place to do business. Whether in small, family-owned companies…
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You never know what will cause a viral sensation. In 2011, Grand Rapids did it with a large-scale LipDub set to a live version of Don McLean’s epic “American Pie.” The video was filmed on the streets…
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It’s fair to say that the team at Experience Grand Rapids is passionate about the hospitality and tourism industry. We know it’s a vital economic driver and positively contributes to the quality of…
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As the region’s destination marketing organization, Experience Grand Rapids takes pride in – and leverages – the fact that Grand Rapids is a fantastic four-season destination. As a tourism…
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For eighteen days, art is exhibited in galleries and storefronts. Parks and museums. In restaurants, public spaces, and venues of all kinds throughout downtown and nearby neighborhoods. Experience…
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Grand Rapids is a Sports Town Like much of the city itself, the Grand Rapids sports scene was born of an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to building a vibrant community. In the early to…
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Juneteenth – short for June Nineteenth – commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans in the United States. The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863…
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Experience Grand Rapids toasted the town – and the record-breaking 2022 return of visitors and meetings to the region – at our annual Toast the Town luncheon. Michael Dominguez, the featured speaker…
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