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Grand Rapids

Dream Grand and Go

Dream Grand and Go to Grand Rapids for spring and summer fun. Don’t miss Butterflies are Blooming at Meijer Gardens (March 1 - April 30), the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival at John Ball Zoo (April 9-June 15), all sorts of cultural festivals and celebrations, and a diverse array of music festivals and concerts. Golf 30+ local courses, explore hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, and paddle dozens of lakes and rivers just minutes from big-city dining, shopping and nightlife in downtown GR. 

Come see why Grand Rapids is one of CNN’s Top 10 Best American Towns to Visit!

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Spring Activities

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Flights of Flavor

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Hotels & Places to Stay

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What is Grand Rapids known for?

Grand Rapids was once known as America's Furniture Capital. Most recently it was named "Beer City USA" as it has 40+ breweries. It is a culturally rich city with many attractions like the Frederick Meijer Gardens, the Gerald Ford Presidential Museum, and the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

How many breweries are in Grand Rapids?

With a population of just under 200,000, Grand Rapids has more than 80 breweries.

Is Grand Rapids worth visiting?

Grand Rapids is a vibrant city that is home to a mix of arts and culture, breweries, restaurants, shopping and outdoor activities. It's located less than an hour from the shore of Lake Michigan and is the largest city on the west side of the state.

Where is Grand Rapids located?

Grand Rapids is located in west Michigan, approximately an hour drive from Lake Michigan's shoreline. It is 178 miles northeast of Chicago and 158 miles west of Detroit.

For more information:
Experience Grand Rapids
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Dream Grand and Go: Feeling Good

Dream Grand and Go to Grand Rapids, Michigan this winter for a season full of fun and adventure. Attend America’s largest winter festival, skate under the stars, cheer on a pro hockey team, dine in the Grand Outdoors and much more.

Keep It Fresh in Grand Rapids

Also known as Beer City USA, Grand Rapids is full of one-of-a-kind art, culture and flavors to Keep It Fresh all summer long in Pure Michigan.

Flights of Flavor
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Pure Michigan has the proximity to water and great communities that Mirna Valerio seeks for her work life balance. Follow her from Aspen Park to Sugarloaf Mountain where she finds some of the best Michigan outdoor adventures along with cool culture spots such as the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and Rockwell Republic.

The Grand Outdoors

Explore the many ways you can play, relax and have fun in the fresh, clean air of the Grand Rapids area.

Beer City Eats

Grand Rapids area breweries are cooking up some of the best food in town.



 

 

Dream Grand & Go

There's something magical about Grand Rapids; something that comes alive the closer you look. 

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Dream Grand and Go: Get Together Soon
Dream Grand and Go: Feeling Good

Dream Grand and Go to Grand Rapids, Michigan this winter for a season full of fun and adventure. Attend America’s largest winter festival, skate under the stars, cheer on a pro hockey team, dine in the Grand Outdoors and much more.

Keep It Fresh in Grand Rapids

Also known as Beer City USA, Grand Rapids is full of one-of-a-kind art, culture and flavors to Keep It Fresh all summer long in Pure Michigan.

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Dream Grand and Go: Feeling Good
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Pure Michigan has the proximity to water and great communities that Mirna Valerio seeks for her work life balance. Follow her from Aspen Park to Sugarloaf Mountain where she finds some of the best Michigan outdoor adventures along with cool culture spots such as the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and Rockwell Republic.

The Grand Outdoors

Explore the many ways you can play, relax and have fun in the fresh, clean air of the Grand Rapids area.

Beer City Eats

Grand Rapids area breweries are cooking up some of the best food in town.



 

 

Dream Grand & Go

There's something magical about Grand Rapids; something that comes alive the closer you look. 

Michigan Golf Live: Grand Rapids

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Discover Grand Rapids

Treat your taste buds to Flights of Flavor®, unique food-and-drink pairings at 30+ restaurants – and earn free prizes along the way. Get the new Beer City Brewsader® app for fun challenges, badges and a free t-shirt offer. Visit Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, one of the world’s 45 most visited art museums. Explore live music and nightlife, shop malls and specialty stores, dine al fresco and dance into the night. The Grand Rapids experience is so delightfully different from one season to the next, you may want to visit us four times a year!

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