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West Michigan is enjoying one of the fastest rates of tech industry growth in the U.S. But what sets the industry apart...
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West Michigan is enjoying one of the fastest rates of tech industry growth in the U.S. But what sets the industry apart...
Experience Grand Rapids
Greater Grand Rapids is home to one of the largest manufacturing centers in the country, including leaders in...
Experience Grand Rapids
Outside Magazine named Grand Rapids "Best River Town" in their "The 25 Best Towns of 2017" list. Click here for the full article.
Time Out Chicago named Grand Rapids one of "The 13 best day trips from Chicago". Click here for the full story.
Media Contact: Kerri Orders WMWTA Spokesperson kerriorders@yahoo.com For Immediate Release Founders Brewing Co. to Receive the Prestigious 2017 World Trader of the Year Award GRAND RAPIDS,
Tasting Table named Grand Rapids one of their "under-the-radar culinary gems". Click here for the full article.
Travelocity and The American Distilling Institute named Grand Rapids #10 by population in their "America’s Top 20 Craft Spirits Tourism Destinations" list. Click here for the full article.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2017 CONTACT: Stephanie Kotschevar, Experience Grand Rapids 616-233-3577, skotschevar@experiencegr.com WORLD FOOD TRAVEL ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2017 FOODTREKKING
Expedia named Grand Rapids one of "20 of the greenest cities in the nation". Click here for the full article.
USA Today 10Best named Grand Rapids the #1 Best Beer Scene in 2017! Click here for the full article.
Expedia's travel blog viewfinder named Grand Rapids #18 of "21 super cool US cities, ranked". Click here for the full article.
FlipKey by TripAdvisor named Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park the "Top Spring Gardens & Conservation Areas Worth Traveling For" in Michigan. Click here for the full article.
Thrillist named Grand Rapids one of the "Underappreciated American Cities You Should Totally Move To" due to the beer, art and music scenes. Click here for the full article.
Grand Rapids was named the 10th \in ValuePenguin's "The Best Cities for Small Business Owners" poll. Click here for the full article.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Grand Rapids #19 on it's "100 Best Places to Live in the USA" list. Click here for the full article.
trivago named Grand Rapids the fifth Best Value Cities for Craft Beer and Cycling. Click here for the full article.
Pure Romance Reveals “Sexiest City in America” for 2016 with Philadelphia taking top position CINCINNATI (December 14, 2016) – For the first time in three years, there is a new U.S. city that earns
Passport Magazine described "What's New in Grand Rapids, Saugatuck, and Douglas The Gay-Friendly Midwest". Click here for the full article.
Andie Mitchell from andie mitchell visited Grand Rapids in November 2016 to explore the Grand Rapids food scene. Click here to read about her experience.
Jackie Dodd is the blogger for The Beeroness. She came to Grand Rapids in February 2017 to experience Beer City USA. Click here for the full blog post.
Tieka Ellis from the blog Selective Potential visited Ai Weiwei at Meijer Gardens: Natural State. Click here to read her full post.
Jennifer Bowman from the blog "Wading in Big Shoes" shared a story about her time at Grand Rapids Downtown Market. Click here for the full post.
Rachelle Lucas from The Travel Bite visited Grand Rapids to check out the food scene. Click here for her full blog post.
Cathy Bennett Kopf visited Grand Rapids and stayed at the Amway Grand Plaza. Click here for her review of the hotel.
Marcia Frost from Midwest Travel Expert named "7 Reasons to Visit Grand Rapids, Michigan" on about travel. Click here for the full article.
Climbing Grier Mountain blogger Lauren Grier came to Grand Rapids in November for a food blogger trip. Click here for the full blog post.
The New Darlings came to Grand Rapids to see the Iris van Herpen exhibit at Grand Rapids Art Museum. Click here to read their full blog post about their time in Grand Rapids.
Cathy Bennett Kopf from The Open Suitcase came to Grand Rapids to experience the beer and art scenes. Click here to read her blog post.
Chicago Tribune highlights the "5 Things You Need to do in Grand Rapids' Uptown". Click here to read the full Chicago Tribune article.
The Atlas Heart explored the Grand Rapids beer scene. Click here for the full blog post about the Beercation.
Mimi McFadden from the blog "The Atlas Heart" visited Grand Rapids to explore the city. Read her full post here .
Amanda from Where's Amanda came to Grand Rapids in 2015 for a beercation. Click here for the full blog post.
Food trucks have been changing the foodie scene in West Michigan since the early 2000s. The experience is unique: talented chef meets miniaturized kitchen meets fast food time frame… and the results
To commemorate 2017 Black History Month, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. , (DGRI) asked locals to share their stories and knowledge of African-American leadership, culture and community in Grand Rapids. The
Mark your calendar and get ready to make your plans because Restaurant Week GR 2017 is only a couple of months away! Back for its eighth year, Restaurant Week GR delights diners as they try new
When a person thinks of yoga, they often think of difficult poses, mats on the floor, and lots of meditation and breathing. While that is correct in some cases, not all yoga studios and classes are
Grand Rapids has an overwhelmingly talented and robust filmmaking community. Plenty of talented filmmakers emerge from and travel to Grand Rapids to be a part of this vibrant and growing group. We can
Summer is a fantastic time to get out and discover new things to do in our fair city of Grand Rapids. While exploring the city is great, it can get expensive. That’s why Experience Grand Rapids has
Summer is here, which means it’s time to hit the water. Luckily, you don’t have to go far for water fun if you’re in Grand Rapids. You can either head to Lake Michigan , which is just a short 45 minute
Grand Rapids has a vibrant donut scene, with many local staples providing a fresh take on the classics and newcomers offering unique twists and innovative creations. To find out which Grand Rapids
The West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance (WMMBA) is a group of individuals who help to maintain and develop mountain bike trails in the local area. In West Michigan alone, the WMMBA has designed,
When the owner of an intelligently curated craft beer bottle shop has the opportunity to expand with an adjoining taproom, curiosity alone should make the short drive to northeast Grand Rapids worth
Three square miles of downtown Grand Rapids transform into an arts epicenter during ArtPrize each fall when artists and art enthusiasts come together to celebrate and discuss creation. Since ArtPrize
Painting classes, cooking classes, walking tours, photography classes, craft beer tours , live music — there’s no end to the tours and experiences you can try in Grand Rapids. So when you’re here,
If you think Grand Rapids beer is good, then just wait until you've tried the burgers! We asked our Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter followers where to find the best burgers in town. Then I had the
Grand Rapids’ upcoming theatre season lineups have been announced, and this summer’s calendar of performances is going to be full of variety. In particular, the second weekend in June will see a rush
Farmers market season in West Michigan – a time of year when residents and guests alike can enjoy the wide variety of produce, meat, and dairy from local farmers. With food and agriculture being
West Michigan is enjoying one of the fastest rates of tech industry growth in the U.S. But what sets the industry apart in Grand Rapids may surprise you. This is the second in a two-part series
Meeting planners don’t have to be expert caterers, hoteliers or transportation service providers. They do, however, need to understand the language of those industries in order to effectively plan a
West Michigan is enjoying one of the fastest rates of tech industry growth in the U.S. But what sets the industry apart in Grand Rapids may surprise you. This is the first in a two-part series
If you’re in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for a meeting or a conference and the organizers set you free for lunch, you have been given a gift. Dozens and dozens of restaurants – most of them locally owned
Greater Grand Rapids is home to one of the largest manufacturing centers in the country, including leaders in sustainable practices and industrial design. Our IT industry is growing at a rate of
