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West Michigan is becoming a magnet for collaboration in medical research, innovation and care. This is the first in a...
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The people of West Michigan have a deep love for the Great Lakes, the surrounding watershed and the other natural...
Experience Grand Rapids
When it comes to caring for our planet, we all have a role. Many manufacturers in the plastics industry take that role...
Experience Grand Rapids
Thrillist outlined the 'Best Breweries in Grand Rapids'. Click here to learn more about this great list.
TripAdvisor Rentals Blog named Grand Rapids one of the '7 Midwest Cities that are Absolutely Worth Exploring'. Click here to learn why.
CNN Travel named Grand Rapids one of the '15 best beer cities around the world'. Read the full article here.
The Discoverer Blog named the '10 U.S. Tours That Even Americans Should Take' which includes a Beer Tour in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Learn more here.
Grand Rapids was named one of the '16 Incredibly Romantic Getaways in the Midwest' by TripAdvisor because of outdoor activities like paddle boarding and picturesque places like Frederik Meijer Gardens
Insurify found the 'Best Cities for Singles' in America which includes Grand Rapids. Learn why at the full article.
Insider named Grand Rapids one of 'The 30 most popular destinations for millennials in 2019'. Click here to read the full article.
Thrillist named 'The Best Food City in Every State', and Grand Rapids was dubbed the best in Michigan. Learn why at the link.
Grand Rapids was named one of the Top 10 Underrated Foodie Cities in the U.S. by Webstaurant Store blog. Click here to read the full list.
Realtor.com named Grand Rapids the #6 smaller cities poised to skyrocket. Click here to learn more about why Grand Rapids made the list.
LendingTree named Grand Rapids the #2 best city for new small businesses.
Trulia.com named Grand Rapids the #1 Hottest Real Estate Market to Watch in 2018. Click here to learn why!
Business Insider named Grand Rapids the #1 place that Millennials are flocking to in the US to get a job, buy a home, and start a life. Click here for the full article.
Vogue included Grand Rapids on their list of "The Best Places to Buy a Home in 2018—Plus Where to Hang Out Once You Move In". Click here to view the full article.
Jen Ruiz of Jen an a Jet Plane visited Grand Rapids and mapped out the best restaurants and 12 fun things to do in GR. Check out both blog posts below: The Best Restaurants in Grand Rapids,
Click here to read the West Michigan weekend itinerary created by Travel + Leisure.
Rachel-Jean Firchau of 'Rachel Off Duty' visited Grand Rapids and was beyond surprised by what she discovered of this 'sleeper city'. Learn more about her click here.
Liz Della Croce of The Lemon Bowl wrote 'The Ultimate Travel Guide' for Grand Rapids, and especially highlighted the food scene. Click here for the full blog post.
Mikkel of Sometimes Home visited Grand Rapids and documented her journey through the food scene. Click here to learn about her favorite spots to chow-down!
Ashley of sincerely, ashley visited the Andy Warhol exhibit at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Click here for her full post.
Maddy Corbin, a lifestyle blogger from Indiana, visited Grand Rapids to explore what the city has to offer. Click here to read her full post.
A blogger from Food Travelist came to Grand Rapids to explore the food scene. Click here to learn about where she went and what she thought of the local grub.
Kelly Rizzo from the blog Eat. Travel. Rock. visited Grand Rapids to explore the food, music, and beer scene. Click here to check out her full post.
Igee Okafur, a fashion and lifestyle blogger, visited Grand Rapids in partnership with Pure Michigan to explore the city. Click here for his list of places to eat and visit in Grand Rapids as well as
Francesca from The Working Mom's Travels visited Grand Rapids with a friend to explore the food scene. Click here for the full blog post.
Lauren from the blog Lake Shore Lady visited Grand Rapids and created a list of 10 things to do. Click here for the full blog post.
Andrew Werner explored the Grand Rapids arts scene through his camera. Click here to view his photos read about his experience in Michigan.
Yelp named the top 10 breweries in 2017 (so far) in Grand Rapids. Click here for the list.
Fall is a beautiful time to visit West Michigan. The air is crisp, the skies are blue, and the trees are decked with brilliant reds, yellows, and oranges. It’s also the time of year that outdoor art
One of the many wonderful things about Grand Rapids is that when summer gives way to fall, you can truly feel and see it. As the seasons change, so do the events and activities the city has to offer.
For more than 125 years, John Ball Zoo has given Grand Rapids locals and visitors of all ages the experience to learn more about animals from around the world. The zoo is home to nearly 2,000 animals
ArtPrize® changed the landscape of the art scene in Grand Rapids when it became the world’s largest open, independently organized international art competition in 2008. Each fall, artists and art
Following the East bank of the Grand River, the North Monroe Area, once a bustling industrial hub of Grand Rapids, is a now thriving business district offering much for visitors to see and do. The
There are a great number of things that make Grand Rapids a wonderful place to live, work, and play. One of those things is its thriving beer scene and all things related to its craft. Just how
In Grand Rapids, there are plenty of parks, lakes, and trails to explore for all people - including those with disabilities, according to Elliot Keyes, a volunteer with Disability Advocates of Kent
Just because autumn is approaching and the summer heat will soon break, doesn’t mean festival season is over. Grand Rapids has plenty of festivals and events to attend as summer draws to an end.
ArtPrize®, the world’s largest international art competition, has shifted to a biennial event to make way for a new series of citywide art commissions. The first series, dubbed Project 1: Crossed
To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Restaurant Week GR, Experience Grand Rapids is highlighting the restaurants that have participated during all 10 years. As the tastiest week of the year is
The 10th annual Restaurant Week GR (RWGR) is officially underway in Grand Rapids through August 18, so it’s time to “Taste the City.” RWGR now has more than 70 participants. However, there are a few
It’s time to make some lunch and dinner plans because Restaurant Week Grand Rapids (RWGR) is only one week away. From August 7 – 18, more than 70 participating restaurants will offer creative menus
Grand Rapids has been named America’s Best River Town (Outside Magazine) and one of the country’s Top 10 Beach Towns (National Geographic). So it’s no surprise that the area is a mecca for stand up
It’s the tastiest time of the year: the 10th annual Restaurant Week Grand Rapids (RWGR) is officially underway and runs through August 18. There are more than 70 incredible restaurants participating,
Whoever said nothing in life is free hasn't been to Kent County, Michigan. The greater Grand Rapids area offers a wide variety of no-cost activities to keep you busy throughout the fall. So take out
West Michigan is becoming a magnet for collaboration in medical research, innovation and care. This is the first in a series of articles that take a look at what’s happening now and what’s on the
The people of West Michigan have a deep love for the Great Lakes, the surrounding watershed and the other natural resources that make Michigan a distinctly beautiful place to live. We feel a
When it comes to caring for our planet, we all have a role. Many manufacturers in the plastics industry take that role very seriously. In late May, Grand Rapids was host to the Re|focus Sustainability
Sustainability in the event industry is more than a trend. It is becoming an industry standard. Earlier this year, the global Event Industry Council released four Guiding Principles for Sustainable
Adam London had a challenge. As a board member for the National Environmental Health Organization, he and his colleagues are responsible for planning an education conference that draws health officers
