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March 11, 2020
Home to more than 130 global companies and one of the fastest growing economies in the U.S., West Michigan has long been...
Experience Grand RapidsMarch 11, 2020
Volunteer Projects that Focus on Sustainability
Experience Grand Rapids
February 11, 2020
Grand Rapids has long been a model of sustainability nationwide. Government, business and nonprofit partners have come...
Experience Grand RapidsFebruary 11, 2020
GR Beer Tourism is Booming
Experience Grand Rapids
January 8, 2020
Known as “Beer City USA,” Grand Rapids has lots of reasons to celebrate its booming craft beer industry – 38.5 million...
Experience Grand RapidsJanuary 8, 2020
Grand Rapids Recognitions
10 places that prove Grand Rapids is the craft beverage capital of the U.S.
USA Today 10Best named Grand Rapids the craft beverage capital of the U.S.! We weren't surprised but you can learn why here.
Best Places for Older Travelers to Visit in 2020
Expedia's travel blog "conquer your someday" named Grand Rapids #10 in their list 'Best Places for Older Travelers to Visit in 2020'. View the full article here.
Every State's Best Travel Destination for 2020
Travel Pulse named Grand Rapids the "Best Travel Destination in Michigan for 2020". Check out the full list here.
Beer Lovers — Book One of These "Beercations" For Your Next Getaway
Travel + Leisure named Grand Rapids a great "beercation" for the beer lover. Learn why here.
The 10 Best Places to Retire in the U.S.
Conde Nast named Grand Rapids the #9 Best Place to Retire in the U.S. in 2019. Learn why here.
The Best Breweries in Grand Rapids
Thrillist outlined the 'Best Breweries in Grand Rapids'. Click here to learn more about this great list.
7 Midwest Cities that are Absolutely Worth Exploring
TripAdvisor Rentals Blog named Grand Rapids one of the '7 Midwest Cities that are Absolutely Worth Exploring'.
Say cheers to the 15 best beer cities around the world
CNN Travel named Grand Rapids one of the '15 best beer cities around the world'. Read the full article here.
10 U.S. Tours That Even Americans Should Take
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.
16 INCREDIBLY ROMANTIC GETAWAYS IN THE MIDWEST, FROM MAJOR CITIES TO HIDDEN GEMS
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
Michigan’s Best City for Singles
Insurify found the 'Best Cities for Singles' in America which includes Grand Rapids. Learn why at the full article.
The 30 most popular destinations for millennials in 2019
Insider named Grand Rapids one of 'The 30 most popular destinations for millennials in 2019'. Click here to read the full article.
The Best Food City in Every State 2019
Thrillist named 'The Best Food City in Every State', and Grand Rapids was dubbed the best in Michigan. Learn why at the link.
Top 10 Underrated Foodie Cities in the U.S.
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.
What others are saying about GR
15 GREAT THINGS TO DO IN GRAND RAPIDS
Lindsay and Meg of Dopes on the Road visited Grand Rapids in fall 2019 to explore everything the destination had to offer. "Let’s be honest, many of us have no clue what to do in Grand Rapids. It is
8 Vegan-Friendly Coffee Shops in Grand Rapids (Rated in Order!)
Vegan blogger Ashley Hubbard from Wild Hearted visited Grand Rapids to experience all the amazing vegan options there are throughout the city. She comprised a list of her favorite vegan-friendly
Pride Journey: Grand Rapids/Saugatuck
Joey Amato of Pride Journeys visited Saugatuck and Grand Rapids in 2019. Click here to learn about his trip highlighting LGBTQ activities and venues.
West Michigan Rising: A Grander Grand Rapids and Saugatuck Untucked
Dan Allen has been away from Grand Rapids for 20 years. He returned in 2019 to explore the transformed city and it's LGBTQ offerings. Click here to learn why West Michigan 'proved more exciting,
The Best Restaurants in Grand Rapids, Michigan: A Foodie’s Guide
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,
Tour Frank Lloyd Wright Homes and Hike Through Sand Dunes on This West Michigan Road Trip
Click here to read the West Michigan weekend itinerary created by Travel + Leisure.
Why Grand Rapids, Michigan is Your Gateway to a Perfect Midwest Summer
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.
THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN GRAND RAPIDS: THE ULTIMATE TRAVEL GUIDE
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.
A Foodie's Favorite Restaurants in Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan
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!
IT'S A DATE | ANDY WARHOL AT THE GRAM
Ashley of sincerely, ashley visited the Andy Warhol exhibit at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Click here for her full post.
Weekend Guide to Grand Rapids, MI
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.
How To Spend A Really Awesome Weekend in Grand Rapids Michigan
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.
Weekend Getaway! How to Explore Grand Rapids, Michigan
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.
9 THINGS TO DO IN GRAND RAPIDS & LANSING, MICHIGAN
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
Grand Rapids Blog Post
Your Guide to the New Craft Pass GR
Grand Rapids is welcoming its first-ever Craft Pass GR, a new digital pass dedicated to the area’s rich craft beverage scene and status as the craft beverage capital of the US.
The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Grand Rapids Staycation - Part 1
If you’re experiencing some frustrations because vacation plans have changed or been canceled this year, you can still keep those getaway aspirations alive by crafting a fun-filled staycation right
Visit the John Ball Zoo's Red Pandas & More
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
Here's What You Need to Know About Grand Rapids' Social Zones
One bright note during the pandemic has been watching our city’s people and businesses pull together to help one another. To that end, the City of Grand Rapids and Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. partner
Culture Pass GR: Your Ticket to Grand Rapids’ Top Attractions
As one of the top travel destinations to visit in the nation, Grand Rapids’ attractions are endless. Whether you’re an animal lover, history buff, art connoisseur, or theater fanatic, Grand Rapids has
Six Day Trip Destinations from Grand Rapids
With many plans for out of state travel postponed, now is a great time to explore all the amazing things to do right here in West Michigan. Grand Rapids is an easy place to get to by car or by plane,
What’s New for Restaurant Week Grand Rapids
The Grand Rapids area is gearing up for its 11 th annual Restaurant Week GR
Summertime in the Grand Outdoors
While Grand Rapids visitors and residents have always embraced the great outdoors, this summer, as we deal with COVID-19, people are particularly interested in getting outside. Fortunately, the Grand
How to Safely Experience Grand Rapids With Family
Summer is in full swing in Grand Rapids and you’re probably wondering what you can do with the family. While some businesses and attractions are still closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are
What to Experience in Downtown Grand Rapids
As restaurants and retailers are opening and welcoming customers, shopping and dining look different as businesses comply with regulations required by recent executive orders. The number of patrons is
New Summer Experiences in Grand Rapids
Summer in Grand Rapids is always a great time to enjoy new experiences. While this summer may look a little different than last, it can still be a great time with new businesses and opportunities
Here's What You Need to Know About Dining in the Grand Rapids Area
After months of cooking every meal, or treating yourself to takeout, you were probably thrilled when the governor’s recent executive order allowed greater Grand Rapids area restaurants to reopen. At
Enjoying Craft Beverages as Grand Rapids Businesses Reopen
If you’ve been craving the craft beverage scene around Grand Rapids during these past few months of seclusion, you’re in luck. Many of the local businesses that offer unique adult beverages have
Locally Owned & Operated LGBTQ+ Businesses to Check Out
With COVID-19 putting a halt to many pride celebrations around the world, Grand Rapids included, you may be looking for creative ways to celebrate June as Pride Month. Grand Rapids is home to many
Meeting Minds Blog Post
Our Talented and Experienced Team
The COVID-19 crisis has cut straight to the core of the meetings industry, as stay-at-home orders, travel shutdowns and health recommendations necessitated the cancellation of thousands of events
Fly Confidently to Grand Rapids
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is experimenting with revolutionary new tools in its ongoing efforts to make airline travel safer. Most recently, the airport served as a test site for a
'Safe Meetings in Michigan' Report Crafted with Grand Rapids Input
What will large-scale meetings and events look like amid concerns over the coronavirus? In some respects, not much different from before. They will still feature teams of people dedicated to
The Future of Meeting Planning: Virtual and Hybrid Experiences
Hybrid events—live, in-person gatherings that are streamed out to virtual audiences in some way—have been part of the meetings and events industry for years with varying degrees of success and comfort
Building a More Inclusive Business Community
Home to more than 130 global companies and one of the fastest growing economies in the U.S., West Michigan has long been known as a great place to do business. Whether in small, family-owned companies
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