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Inside Background
Culture 
Grand Rapids may very well be the most under-rated cultural center of the...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Health & Safety 
Grand Rapids is a very safe city, but there are a few areas downtown where one...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
History 
Named after the Grand River that runs through it, Grand Rapids, located thirty...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Neighborhoods 
Downtown neighborhoods in Grand Rapids include Eastown, Baxter Neighborhood...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Recommended Reading 
Before you set your itinerary in stone, it would be advisable for the Grand...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Tourist Board Info 
There are numerous sources of information for Grand Rapids tourists, and...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Weather & When to Go 
When it comes to weather, Grand Rapids is rather pleasant.  Located only thirty...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Colleges and Universities 
Colleges and Universities Grand rapids is the home to a number of colleges...
Last edited: 21 June 2006
Introduction 
The comforts of a friendly, small-town atmosphere combined with the pleasures...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
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Inside Transportation
Getting Around 
The two major interstates running through Grand Rapids are US131 running North...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Heritage Hill Tour of Homes: The first full weekend in October, when the leaves...
Last edited: 08 October 2006
Nightlife 
Downtown Grand Rapids offers plenty of nightime opportunities for fine dining...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
The Performing Arts 
For being a moderately-large Midwestern city, Grand Rapids has a surprisingly...
Last edited: 21 June 2006
Shopping 
Grand Rapids was built largely around the furniture industry, hence the...
Last edited: 27 June 2006
Sports & Activities 
The Kent Trails, constructed on out-of-use railroad lines, is a paved walking...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park 
Completely handicapped accessible - all indoor AND outdoor displays. Has many...
Last edited: 31 January 2007
Meyer May House 
When the furniture manufacturer Steelcase purchased the Meyer May House it had...
Last edited: 10 June 2008
Voigt House Victorian Museum 
When you visit the historical 1895 Voigt House, you are entering a...
Last edited: 24 April 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
The best dining in Grand Rapids is located mostly in the downtown and East...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Dining with a View 
You have a number of options for scenic dining in Grand Rapids.   City View...
Last edited: 11 August 2006
Late-night Dining 
One of the best places to dine after a long night of partying is Z's downtown...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Breakfast Nook 
The Breakfast Nook Restaurant serves breakfast Lunch and dinner all day every...
Last edited: 02 December 2008
Fred's Pizza & Italian Restaurant 
 Freds Pizza is adding a new website it is to be http://www.fredsi... and his...
Last edited: 12 November 2008
Indulgence 
Gourmet Cafe - Family owned, fun, and friendly atmosphere.  Enjoy fresh baked...
Last edited: 04 August 2009
Tokyo Grill 
Excellent sushi, great atmosphere, chef Shawn really nice guy, all you woud...
Last edited: 16 September 2006
Wild Fire Grille 
Casually elegant dinner dining. Aged steaks, fresh seafood, savory pasta and a...
Last edited: 22 September 2009
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 20 July 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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