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 "playcation" fun for families.
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.
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From Furniture City to Beer City - Grand Rapids history is full of art and...
One of the most iconic couples, President Gerald Ford and Betty Ford spent...
Downtown Grand Rapids offers a variety of entertainment, dining, shopping...
Grand Rapids has 8 distinct destination neighborhoods to explore each with...
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Coastal towns with unique shops, beaches and lighthouses!
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Now that the local businesses' broken windows have been replaced, the beautiful art boards that cover them have come down. These boards, which serve as an art expression and important social justice
Angela Nelson, Vice President of Multicultural Business Development, responds with a statement and open letter addressing the recent killings of Black people, protests in our city and destruction to
Experience Grand Rapids makes a big impact on the economy and quality of life in West Michigan thanks to the talents and dedication of our diverse employees. From the leadership of our CEO to the
Experience Grand Rapids makes a big impact on the economy and quality of life in West Michigan thanks to the talents and dedication of our diverse employees. From the leadership of our CEO to the
If you’re a frequent user of Instagram and happen to follow travel influencers or hashtags, then you can’t miss the increasing number of posts from people traveling the world – many of whom are black
In the never-ending quest to attract visitors to Grand Rapids/Kent County, the professional world of association management plays a vital role. In fact, the number one convention or group meeting
One year after Beyoncé’s stunning Coachella performance, a Netflix documentary chronicled her journey and took a behind-the-scenes look at creating an impeccable concert. To viewers’ surprise, the
Art matters to Grand Rapids. Especially public art. That affinity is evidenced in the city’s veneration of La Grande Vitesse , a 42-ton steel sculpture by Alexander Calder that graces Calder Plaza in
Experience Grand Rapids makes a big impact on the economy and quality of life in West Michigan thanks to the talents and dedication of our diverse employees. From the leadership of our CEO to the
When you think of Grand Rapids, you might think about the award-winning craft beer and food scene. Or perhaps the fact that it’s Michigan's second largest city with a history of furniture
Experience Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids/Kent County tourism industry closed the books on another record year in 2018. This was the ninth consecutive year that hotel room revenue – our barometer
Grand Rapids, a shift is taking place. Some would characterize the shift as cultural. Some would say it’s a power shift, or perhaps even a paradigm shift. One local group intently focused on making
The tourism industry is as healthy as I’ve experienced in my 36-year career. In fact, it is prospering at a pace that makes it challenging for our hundreds of stakeholders to keep up with available
Have you taken notice of all the cranes throughout downtown lately? There are a variety of construction projects in the works from restaurants, entertainment venues, hotels and much more. In fact, in
Whether they come for a business meeting, a weekend getaway, a family vacation, or an annual convention, West Michigan visitors’ interests are as diverse as their backgrounds. So, when it comes to
As the newest member of the Experience Grand Rapids leadership team, I’m commonly asked, “What do you do?” and “What does multicultural business development mean?” In short, I lead and support the
Experience Grand Rapids is excited to partner with Magic 104.9 and Grand Rapids Public Schools to promote the #GRSummerProject.
“What does Experience Grand Rapids do?” That’s a question we're often asked. Our reply is saying we inspire people to visit Grand Rapids for leisure and conventions. Which is the short, not so fun,
As Grand Rapids’ and Kent County’s destination marketing organization, our team has the privilege every day of telling – and showing – people what a great place this is to visit. That’s our job. But
USA Today 10Best named Grand Rapids the craft beverage capital of the U.S.! We weren't surprised but you can learn why here.
Expedia's travel blog "conquer your someday" named Grand Rapids #10 in their list 'Best Places for Older Travelers to Visit in 2020'. View the full article here.
Travel Pulse named Grand Rapids the "Best Travel Destination in Michigan for 2020". Check out the full list here.
Travel + Leisure named Grand Rapids a great "beercation" for the beer lover. Learn why here.
Conde Nast named Grand Rapids the #9 Best Place to Retire in the U.S. in 2019. Learn why here.
Thrillist outlined the 'Best Breweries in Grand Rapids'. Click here to learn more about this great list.
TripAdvisor Rentals Blog named Grand Rapids one of the '7 Midwest Cities that are Absolutely Worth Exploring'.
CNN Travel named Grand Rapids one of the '15 best beer cities around the world'. Read the full article here.
The Discoverer Blog named the '10 U.S. Tours That Even Americans Should Take' which includes a Beer Tour in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Learn more here.
Grand Rapids was named one of the '16 Incredibly Romantic Getaways in the Midwest' by TripAdvisor because of outdoor activities like paddle boarding and picturesque places like Frederik Meijer Gardens
Insurify found the 'Best Cities for Singles' in America which includes Grand Rapids. Learn why at the full article.
Insider named Grand Rapids one of 'The 30 most popular destinations for millennials in 2019'. Click here to read the full article.
Thrillist named 'The Best Food City in Every State', and Grand Rapids was dubbed the best in Michigan. Learn why at the link.
Grand Rapids was named one of the Top 10 Underrated Foodie Cities in the U.S. by Webstaurant Store blog. Click here to read the full list.
Realtor.com named Grand Rapids the #6 smaller cities poised to skyrocket. Click here to learn more about why Grand Rapids made the list.
LendingTree named Grand Rapids the #2 best city for new small businesses.
Trulia.com named Grand Rapids the #1 Hottest Real Estate Market to Watch in 2018. Click here to learn why!
Business Insider named Grand Rapids the #1 place that Millennials are flocking to in the US to get a job, buy a home, and start a life. Click here for the full article.
Vogue included Grand Rapids on their list of "The Best Places to Buy a Home in 2018—Plus Where to Hang Out Once You Move In". Click here to view the full article.
The Penny Hoarder ranked Grand Rapids #2 out of 25 U.S. Cities That Millennials Can Afford - and Actually Want to Live In. Click here for the full article.
Travel + Leisure named Grand Rapids the fifth most underrated city in America. Click here for the full list.
Forbes named Grand Rapids the #1 fastest growing economy in the U.S. based on Headlight Data. Click here to view the full article.
Headlight Data named Grand Rapids the fastest growing large metro economy of 2016. Click here for the full article.
Matador Network named Grand Rapids one of the best college towns in America. Check out the full article here.
Outside Magazine named Grand Rapids "Best River Town" in their "The 25 Best Towns of 2017" list. Click here for the full article.
Time Out Chicago named Grand Rapids one of "The 13 best day trips from Chicago". Click here for the full story.
Media Contact: Kerri Orders WMWTA Spokesperson kerriorders@yahoo.com For Immediate Release Founders Brewing Co. to Receive the Prestigious 2017 World Trader of the Year Award GRAND RAPIDS,
Tasting Table named Grand Rapids one of their "under-the-radar culinary gems". Click here for the full article.
Travelocity and The American Distilling Institute named Grand Rapids #10 by population in their "America’s Top 20 Craft Spirits Tourism Destinations" list. Click here for the full article.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2017 CONTACT: Stephanie Kotschevar, Experience Grand Rapids 616-233-3577, skotschevar@experiencegr.com WORLD FOOD TRAVEL ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2017 FOODTREKKING
Expedia named Grand Rapids one of "20 of the greenest cities in the nation". Click here for the full article.
USA Today 10Best named Grand Rapids the #1 Best Beer Scene in 2017! Click here for the full article.
Expedia's travel blog viewfinder named Grand Rapids #18 of "21 super cool US cities, ranked".
FlipKey by TripAdvisor named Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park the "Top Spring Gardens & Conservation Areas Worth Traveling For" in Michigan. Click here for the full article.
Thrillist named Grand Rapids one of the "Underappreciated American Cities You Should Totally Move To" due to the beer, art and music scenes. Click here for the full article.
Grand Rapids was named the 10th \in ValuePenguin's "The Best Cities for Small Business Owners" poll. Click here for the full article.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Grand Rapids #19 on it's "100 Best Places to Live in the USA" list. Click here for the full article.
Trivago named Grand Rapids the fifth Best Value Cities for Craft Beer and Cycling. Click here for the full article.
Pure Romance Reveals “Sexiest City in America” for 2016 with Philadelphia taking top position CINCINNATI (December 14, 2016) – For the first time in three years, there is a new U.S. city that earns
TheRevver named Grand Rapids #20 on their Best Motorcycle Locations in the United States 2016 list. Click here for the full article.
Infogroup named Grand Rapids #3 in their "Top 10 Beer and Wine Metro Areas" list. Click here for the full article.
Flipkey by Tripadvisor named Grand Rapids one of "6 Amazing Small Cities for a Family Vacation". Click here for the full article.
Matador Network named Grand Rapids one of "The 10 Best Craft Beer Towns in America". Click here for the full article.
Thrillist named Grand Rapids the best food city in Michigan in her article: "The Best Food City in Every State". Click here for the full article.
Thrillist.com named Grand Rapids one of "The Best American Cities for Creatives (That aren't NYC, LA, or SF)". Click here for the full article.
RedFin named Grand Rapids the number four city for beer lovers. Click here for the full article.
Conde Nast Traveler named Grand Rapids one of "America's Best Beer Cities, As Chosen by Beer Experts". Click here for the full article.
Travel Channel named Grand Rapids one of the 6 Must Visit U.S. Cities for Beer Connoisseurs. Click here for the full article.
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