Placemaking: A Photo Essay

Last May, we told you about 16 projects that received grants in the second round of Discover Tourism funding from Experience Grand Rapids. Now, we’re pleased to show you the results of those grants…

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Chamber Site

Grand Rapids is more than just a great place to visit - it's a great place to live, work and start a business, too. In the past five years, Grand Rapids has been named a: Top 10 Up-and Coming North…

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Exploring Eastown in Grand Rapids

Spanning 70 square blocks north-south from Fulton St. to Franklin St. and east-west from Plymouth Ave. to Fuller Ave., Eastown began as a streetcar commuter suburb due to its location between downtown…

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Community Insights: What We Heard About Tourism

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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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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Revitalizing the Grand River in Downtown Grand Rapids

Experience Grand Rapids has a near-century of success as the area’s destination marketing organization. We know what it takes – and who to partner with – to attract visitors, strengthen the region’s…

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Uptown Grand Rapids

Just east of Downtown Grand Rapids are four thriving business districts – East Fulton, East Hills, Eastown and Wealthy Street – collectively known as Uptown. This is the city's hippest destination…

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Relocating to Grand Rapids

Thinking about relocating to Grand Rapids? Smart move – Grand Rapids has been ranked one of the best places in the U.S. to live, retire, raise a family, get a job and buy a home. In 2025, LinkedIn…

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Understanding the Grand Rapids Visitor

Research helps Experience Grand Rapids shape and evolve marketing strategies that engage our diverse audiences. Longwoods International, a global leader in tourism industry market research, is one…

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