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Grand Rapids has long enjoyed a reputation as a “Cool City,” and now Expedia has declared it “Super Cool.” According to the noted travel expert, when it comes to art, music, beer and food, Grand Rapids ranks among the elite. If you appreciate the hipper things in life, you have to experience Grand Rapids!
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Make plans now to attend ArtPrize 2017—the most attended and most interactive public art event on the planet. Cast your vote to determine which of 1,500+ artworks entered in the public competition will win the grand prize. Yes, your opinion is important! ArtPrize 2017 will display creations from around the world in over 170 venues throughout Grand Rapids, September 20-October 8. To make it easier to get around, select hotels are offering free ArtPrize shuttle rides.
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With more than 100 live-music venues, you’ll find your favorite genre and the perfect ambiance in Grand Rapids. From arenas and performance halls that host touring superstars to bars and coffeehouses that spotlight local talent, we have it. Hear everything from rock to blues and from country to jazz almost every night of the week. Get the Grand Rapids Music Trail map to help you find your musical bliss.
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For the
second year in a row, USA Today has
recognized Grand Rapids—aka “Beer City USA”—as America’s Best Beer Scene.
That’s as good a reason as any to visit–or revisit—the Beer City Ale Trail of
60+ local breweries. Pick up a Beer City Passport, collect stamps from eight
participating breweries to become a Brewsader® and earn your very own collectible t-shirt.
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Find out why Grand Rapids was named Michigan’s
Best Food City, by Thrillist. Check
out why the World Food Travel Association just honored the city for providing
the second worldwide "Best Food & Beverage Destination Experience." Put
these rankings to the test by exploring the city’s diverse restaurant scene,
touring the Grand Rapids Food Trail and enrolling in one of the city’s many
unique cooking classes!
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Upcoming Events
Art
ArtPrize
September 20-October 8
Music
Buddy Guy
September 8
Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet
Band
September 19
West Michigan Hip Hop Festival
September 29
Beer
Perrin Brewing 5th Anniversary
Party
September 9
Oktoberfest West Michigan
September
29-30
Food
Michigan
Apple Fest
September
9-10
Wurst
Festival Ever 2017
September
22-24
    
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