The Downtown Market: Something for every taste

Grand Rapids boasts a number of attractions that are must-see for visitors, including Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, John Ball Zoo, the Grand Rapids…

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Grand Rapids LipDub

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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Guide to Exploring Ada, Michigan

Nestled near the convergence of the Grand and Thornapple Rivers, Ada combines natural scenic beauty with a newly reinvented downtown. There are several hundred acres of public land and miles of…

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Heritage Hill

Heritage Hill is a residential neighborhood adjacent to downtown Grand Rapids. It boasts Michigan’s largest and finest concentration of 19th and early 20th-century homes, and is one of the largest…

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Caledonia

This fast-growing community 25 minutes southeast of Grand Rapids boasts a bustling business district as well as acres of green pastures and flowing waters. Residents pride themselves on preserving the…

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East Grand Rapids

This city four miles east of downtown Grand Rapids has been named one of America's Top 10 "Best Places to Live for Suburbanites" and one of "10 Great Cities to Raise Your Kids." It boasts a wonderful…

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Explore Comstock Park

Hugging the Grand River as it travels north out of Grand Rapids, Comstock Park was a major transportation hub in the 1850s, serving both the Grand Rapids Indiana Railroad and Chicago & Western Indiana…

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Visit Cannonsburg

Discover the great outdoors in Cannonsburg, just 20 minutes northeast of Grand Rapids. It includes the area’s largest winter sports park, a 1,300-acre state game area, numerous lakes and greenspaces…

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Visit Cedar Springs

Known throughout the region for its annual Red Flannel Festival celebrating the famous “drop-seat” long johns and nightwear, Cedar Springs boasts a small but vibrant business district and numerous…

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Explore Charming Lowell

A vibrant art community, eclectic shopping district and distinctive food-and-drink scene add character and charm to this largely rural city 20 minutes east of Grand Rapids. Historic downtown Lowell…

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