One of the world's top 30 must-see museums.
You’ll find something for every musical taste here at 100+ live-music venues!
Check out the Whitecaps baseball at Fifth Third Ballpark.
From local storeowners presenting one-of-a-kind finds to brand-name retailers offering mass-market goods, Grand Rapids is a great place to shop.
80+ amazing craft breweries on the Beer City Ale Trail.
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