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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 U.S. President, where interactive exhibits take you to the White House and the... 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 U.S. 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 the 24-foot bronze horse designed by Leonardo da Vinci. More outdoor fun is a half-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 U.S. city. Wind up your busy weekend with a cold beer at the Hideout Brewing Company or the Grand Rapids Brewing Company. « less
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Nov
44°F 6°C
30°F -1°C
2 in 6 cm
Dec
33°F 0°C
21°F -6°C
1 in 4 cm
Jan
27°F -2°C
15°F -9°C
1 in 4 cm
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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Monday
Nov 9
Hi:
61°F 16°C
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43°F 6°C
Tuesday
Nov 10
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52°F 11°C
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31°F 0°C
Wednesday
Nov 11
Hi:
52°F 11°C
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36°F 2°C

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Country Inn & Suites Grand Rapids East

5 of 5 stars
Midland
Nov 6, 2009

Great place for a business traveler who wants to relax after a rough day. Quiet and Secure with a great ambiance and within a short drive of a number of good restaurants, Not your normal quick pit...more

Ramada Plaza Grand Rapids

1 of 5 stars
Milwaukee, WI
Nov 5, 2009

Bathroom with mildewed grout, grimy tub bottom and floors made us check out after just one night. Tough to find staff. No one in breakfast area the morning we left. Very disappointing. Definitely...more

Bistro Bella Vita

Nov 5, 2009

We went back for our Third visit and it was even better and better. Chef, Sou Chef, manager, owners all outstanding. Food was 5 stars! more

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