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    West Side
    From tigers and coffee to meat markets and Mexican restaurants, the West Side is a fascinating mix of old-school and up-and-coming.
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    Heartside
    Grit, growth and creativity characterize this downtown neighborhood, which boasts unique galleries, clever dining spots and many pleasant…
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    Heritage Hill
    One of the nation’s top old-house neighborhoods – with 1,300 buildings dating back to 1844 – is just a five-minute walk from downtown.
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    Medical Mile
    This world-class health-sciences corridor is spurring new retail and residential developments well beyond its namesake mile.
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    North Quarter
    The city’s largest park, tiniest burger joint, oldest sweet shop and newest best-bar winner are just a few of the pleasures that await visitors.…
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    Southtown
    Diversity is the hallmark of Southtown, with numerous ethnic groups contributing to a vibrant mix of restaurants, shops and events.
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    Uptown
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      Things to Do in Grand Rapids

      You can see and do more in Grand Rapids in one day than you can in one week in other cities. We've got an endless array of things to do in Grand Rapids - and everything is close and convenient!

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      Tours & Experiences

      Immerses yourself in the culture, cuisine and lifestyle of Grand Rapids!

      Attractions

      Check out our hottest culture and recreations spots.

      Summer Sizzlers

      Summer adventures await - canoeing, kayaking and other summer outdoor...

      Beer City USA

      60+ amazing craft breweries on the Beer City Ale Trail.

      Sports

      Are you ready to cheer your favorites on to victory?

      Family Fun

      Lots to see and do for families of all ages!

      Food & Dining

      You want local, fresh, healthy and sustainable choices? We have it here!

      Art & Culture

      Grand Rapids has long been a mecca for creators and admirers of art.

      Music

      You’ll find something for every musical taste here at 100+ live-music...

      Nightlife

      You'll find plenty of things to do after dark in Grand Rapids.

      Museums

      The Grand Rapids Children's Museum will keep the kids entertained for...

      Shopping

      Two 100-store malls, and outlet mall, and unique neighborhood shops.

      Historic Sites

      Tour covered bridges, historic homes, lighthouses and more.

      The Grand Outdoors

      Four-season splendor promotes year-round outdoor play.

      Grand Rapids Recognitions

      LendingTree Ranks the Best and Worst Cities for New Small Businesses

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      The Hottest Real Estate Markets to Watch in 2018

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      Forget New York- millennials are flocking to 10 US cities to get a job, buy a home, and…

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      25 U.S. Cities That Millennials Can Afford — and Actually Want to Live In

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      America’s Most Underrated Cities

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      The 10 Big U.S. Cities With the Fastest-Growing Economies

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      FASTEST GROWING LARGE METRO ECONOMIES OF 2016 ARE GRAND RAPIDS, ORLANDO, NASHVILLE

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      A Matador guide to the best college towns in America

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      The 25 Best Towns of 2017

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      The 13 best day trips from Chicago

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      Founders Brewing Co. to Receive the Prestigious 2017 World Trader of the Year Award

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      A Tale of New Cities

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      Travelocity & The American Distilling Institute Name America’s Top20 Craft Spirits…

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      WORLD FOOD TRAVEL ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2017 FOODTREKKING AWARD WINNERS

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      20 of the greenest cities in the nation

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      Official Travel Guide

      Our 2019 Visitor's Guide features 84 colorful pages of don't-leave-home-without-it information on attractions, activities, lodging and more. Flip through the online guide or request your FREE copy by mail.

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