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Destination
Neighborhoods
Downtown
Enjoy a huge range of entertainment, dining, shopping and sightseeing opportunities, all within an easy, eye-catching 10-minute walk.
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.
Heartside
Grit, growth and creativity characterize this downtown neighborhood, which boasts unique galleries, clever dining spots and many pleasant…
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.
Medical Mile
This world-class health-sciences corridor is spurring new retail and residential developments well beyond its namesake mile.
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.…
Southtown
Diversity is the hallmark of Southtown, with numerous ethnic groups contributing to a vibrant mix of restaurants, shops and events.
Uptown
An eclectic mix of specialty shops, galleries, restaurants and entertainment venues reflect this area’s friendly, funky, fabulous character.
Meijer State Games of Michigan
Meijer State Games of Michigan is a twice-yearly Olympic-style sporting event bringing athletes of all ages from across the state to Grand Rapids. Both the Summer and Winter Games feature lavish opening ceremonies, broad sports lineups, medal presentations and more.
Even if you don't compete, you can still get in the Games as a volunteer!
Winter Games
Traditional and not-so-traditional winter sports competitions heat up area venues, indoors and out.
When:
February 15-17, 2019
Where:
Events will be taking place all over the Grand Rapids area. Be sure to check out more Event Information!
For the Win:
Find out more at stategamesofmichigan.com and to register now!
Summer Games
Thousands of athletes compete in dozens of sports all over the city - on courts and fields, in rivers and pools, over smooth tracks and rough trails.
When:
June 20-23, 2019 (main weekend)
Where:
Opening Ceremonies
Friday, June 21 at East Kentwood High School
For the Win:
See the Summer sports lineup and sign-up to compete! Registration information is located on each sports page.
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Official Travel Guide
Our 2019 Visitor's Guide features 84 colorful pages of don't-leave-home-without-it information on attractions, activities, lodging and more. Flip through the online guide or request your FREE copy by mail.
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