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Enjoy a huge range of entertainment, dining, shopping and sightseeing opportunities, all within an easy, eye-catching 10-minute walk.

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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

An eclectic mix of specialty shops, galleries, restaurants and entertainment venues reflect this area’s friendly, funky, fabulous character.

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Beer City, USA

Voted Beer City USA in national polls and named Best Beer Town and Best Beer Scene by USA TODAY readers, Grand Rapids is the perfect place for your next beercation. Our Beer City Ale Trail boasts 80+ breweries – that’s more incredible craft beer per square mile than just about anywhere else on earth.

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Beercation: Grand Rapids, MI

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Come learn how passionate people using locally grown ingredients have created an ever-expanding lineup of uniquely refreshing brews … and treat your taste buds to some of the world’s best beers!

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Find a Brewery

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Beer City Brewsader Passport

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Do Something Crafty: Beer Tours

Explore beer production tours, guided beer tours and our self-guided Beer...

Beer Transportation

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Hotel Beer Packages

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Beer City Ale Trail

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Cideries

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Find Your Craft Beer Heaven in Grand Rapids

There's a place that speaks the language of craft beer fluently. From the brewmaster's ever changing recipes to the fans that gather. Grand Rapids earns the name Beer City USA everyday. Because finding your craft beer heaven is Pure Michigan.

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Visit Cascade Michigan's Thornapple Brewing Co.

For the last year, co-owners Jeff Coffey and Eric Fouch have run Thornapple Brewing Co. , a craft brewery on the...

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June 8, 2018

The Locals' Guide to Summertime Hidden Gems

Summer is a great time to get outside and see what Grand Rapids has to offer. Just when you think you’ve done it all,...

Amy Busse
June 7, 2018

5 Grand Rapids Breweries Focused on Sustainability & Community

Craft breweries, especially in Grand Rapids, are leading a sustainability movement. Each brewery has its own way of...

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Experience Grand Rapids with these Beer City Hotel Package options that include additional amenities, beer specials and other beercation fun!

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The creative spirit that distinguishes Grand Rapids extends to the region's beer makers. Our local brewmasters take an artisan approach to their craft, conceiving and formulating unique beers full of big character and flavor.

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Experience Beer City

Find a Brewery

Beer City Brewsader Passport

Do Something Crafty: Beer Tours

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Beer City Ale Trail

Cideries

Find Your Craft Beer Heaven in Grand Rapids

Hotel Beer Packages

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