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Visiting Grand Rapids, MI


The comforts of a friendly, small-town atmosphere combined with the pleasures of big-city life make Grand Rapids an ideal choice for a fun getaway with a host of indoor and outdoor activities. Once known as the furniture capital of the world, the city has a reinvigorated downtown area and a thriving arts and cultural community. Its most popular attraction is the museum dedicated to native son Gerald R. Ford, 38th US President, where interactive exhibits take you to the White House and the 1976... more » The comforts of a friendly, small-town atmosphere combined with the pleasures of big-city life make Grand Rapids an ideal choice for a fun getaway with a host of indoor and outdoor activities. Once known as the furniture capital of the world, the city has a reinvigorated downtown area and a thriving arts and cultural community. Its most popular attraction is the museum dedicated to native son Gerald R. Ford, 38th US President, where interactive exhibits take you to the White House and the 1976 Republican National Convention. Wander through the state's largest tropical conservatory at the Frederik Meijer Gardens, a magical wonderland of gardens, woodlands and over 100 bronze statues by famous artists, including Leonardo da Vinci's 24-foot bronze horse. More outdoor fun is half an hour away at the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan. Golf lovers have plenty of places to hit the greens since Grand Rapids has more privately owned, daily-fee, public courses than any other US city. Wind up your busy weekend with a cold beer at the Hair of the Frog Brewery or the Grand Rapids Brewing Company. « less

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23 Things to Do

450 Restaurants

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44°F 6°C
30°F -1°C
2 in 6 cm
Dec
33°F 0°C
21°F -6°C
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Jan
27°F -2°C
15°F -9°C
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Feb
31°F 0°C
18°F -7°C
2 in 4 cm
Mar
39°F 3°C
24°F -4°C
2 in 5 cm
Apr
55°F 12°C
34°F 1°C
3 in 7 cm
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Wednesday
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49°F 9°C
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Thursday
26 Nov
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41°F 5°C
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32°F 0°C
Friday
27 Nov
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40°F 4°C
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Bobarino's At The Bob

1 of 5 stars
Grand Rapids, Mi
24 Nov 2009

My sister and wife and I went to Bobarinos for dinner before a show at the Van Andel arena. We sat at the booth for about 10 minutes and we were never greeted by any servers. However there was a group...more

Smokey Bones BBQ & Grill

5 of 5 stars
Michigan
23 Nov 2009

I don't know if Smokey Bones is a chain or an individual restaurant, but I was very pleased with my meal. The restaurant is faux rustic, but nicely done. It is supposed to resemble a lodge. The...more

Red Roof Inn

5 of 5 stars
Michigan
23 Nov 2009

This had been my first stay at a Red Roof Inn. I generally stay away from these types of hotel/motels; however I needed to keep my expenses down and was pleasantly surprised by this Red Roof Inn in...more

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Visiting this weekend...areas to avoid at night? 21 November 2009, 2 replies
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