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Grand Rapids Recognitions

People are talking about Grand Rapids. Check out why.

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Experience GR News Releases, Recognitions

CNN Names Grand Rapids Among America’s Best Towns to Visit in 2024

by Experience GR Staff

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Experience GR News Releases, Recognitions

Grand Rapids Named Nation's Best Beer City for the Third Year in a Row

by Experience GR Staff / photo by Experience Grand Rapids