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About Grand Rapids

Get ready to be wowed - Grand Rapids never fails to surprise visitors with the huge variety of things to see and do here: World-renowned art, museums and historic sites for cultural vacationers. World-class golf, recreation and beaches for nature lovers. Incredible farm-to-table restaurants for foodies and wholesome family fun for all ages.

It's all topped off by the most vibrant downtown between Chicago and Cleveland - all the benefits of a big city with none of the hassle.

Scroll down for a few more of the things that make Grand Rapids so special – and check out our Things to Do for ideas for your Grand Rapids getaway!

Grand Rapids at Night

Grand Rapids Regions

The Grand Rapids is made up of many surrounding communities with their own unique…

Community of Grand Rapids

Explore these articles of different ways the Grand Rapids community thrives and grows.

Amore Trattoria Italiana - dish. Insider Tip: Amore Trattoria Italiana gets extremely busy on holidays and weekends. Make a reservation ahead of time or dine during the week.

Alpine

Amore Trattoria Italiana - dish. Insider Tip: Amore Trattoria Italiana gets extremely busy on holidays and weekends. Make a reservation ahead of time or dine during the week.

Alpine

Downtown Grand Rapids Summer Skyline Summer Skyline 2024 Downtown Grand Rapids

Charting the course in a shifting landscape

Video Thumbnail - youtube - 2023 Savor & Soar

Inspiring Local Students to Savor & Soar

Exterior of Grand Rapids Downtown Market

The Downtown Market: Something for every taste

Grand Rapids LipDub

Grand Rapids LipDub

Social squad shopping in Ada, 2023

Guide to Exploring Ada, Michigan

Meyer May House in Heritage Hill, 2023

Heritage Hill

Lavender Life Company

Caledonia

Picnic at Reeds Lake/ John Collins Park

East Grand Rapids

Perrin Restaurant Week 2023

Explore Comstock Park

Mountain biking trails in Cannonsburg Ski Area.

Visit Cannonsburg

Cedar Springs Brewing Company

Visit Cedar Springs

Store fronts in downtown Lowell

Explore Charming Lowell

Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – A small hub with a big vision and impact

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Academy of Hospitality & Tourism prepares students for success and fuels the industry

Juneteenth

Juneteenth

General Wood Shop Flight

Locally Owned & Operated LGBTQIA+ Businesses to Check Out

Butcher's Union patio

Exploring Bridge Street in Grand Rapids

Rockford Dam Overlook, 2023

Rockford

Commune GR - Cherry St

Exploring Cherry Street in Grand Rapids

Aerial view of hockey players on the ice during a game

Sports in Grand Rapids: What it takes to be #1 in the minor leagues

City skyline of downtown Grand Rapids along the Grand River

Revitalizing the Grand River in Downtown Grand Rapids

City skyline of downtown Grand Rapids along the Grand River

It All Starts With a Visit

Meeting planner experience the convention center during an event or conference.

Seeing is Believing for Meeting Planners

Couples at Monroe Center

New EXGR Video Targets Mature Demographic

Aperitivo at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market

Representation Matters: The Value of Diversity in Marketing

Audience of Several People Sitting at Tables Looking to Speaker

Building a More Inclusive Business Community

Tulip Time in Holland Michigan

Dutch Heritage

Doug Small- President & CEO at Experience Grand Rapids

Interview with Experience Grand Rapids' CEO

Downtown Skyline with Golden Hues and Moon, 2021

Becoming the Must-Experience Destination of the Midwest

Savor & Soar - Student tour in JW

The Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Fuels the Industry with Local Talent

30+ Nonstop Routes from GRR Airport

New Video Expands Meeting Sales Toolkit

ADAC Automotive

Innovation and Collaboration: Hallmarks of West MI Manufacturing

Downtown Autumn Views - Further Out

Relocating to Grand Rapids

GVSU and Downtown Skyline View

Investing in Grand Rapids is Key to a Strong West MI Economy

Whitecaps Baseball

West Michigan Sports Commission

Walking path through trees in an historic cemetery in Grand Rapids

Historic Cemeteries of Grand Rapids

Vertigo Music - Shopping Downtown

Heartside

Downtown Skyline with Golden Hues and Moon, 2021

Community Insights: What We Heard About Tourism

Grand Rapids, Beer City USA

GR Beer Tourism is Booming

Downtown Skyline with Golden Hues and Moon, 2021

A destination we call home

A Grand Investment- Medical Innovation Built on Big Data

Medical Innovation Built on Big Data

Downtown Skyline with Golden Hues and Moon, 2021

A Message to Our Community

President Gerald R Ford

President Ford & Betty Ford

President Gerald R Ford

President Gerald R. Ford

The Mexican Heritage Association Fiesta Mexicana takes place September 13 - 15 at Calder Plaza.

Chamber Site

Helen DeVos Children's Hospital is a division of Spectrum Health and is located within the Medical Mile.

Hospitals

Klenk Orchards

Sparta

Walking and Shopping at the Woodland Mall

Kentwood

Fall golf at Thronapple Pointe

Cascade

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Receive admission into many cultural attractions around Grand Rapids as well as additional exclusive discounts with our $28.00 Culture Pass.

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Hiking through the trails in Kent County.

The Grand Outdoors Video Series

The “Grand Outdoors” video series introduces you to a few of the many ways you can play, relax and have fun in the fresh, clean air of Grand Rapids and Kent County. Take a look – then come explore our outdoor offerings for yourself!