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A perfect scenario for a dream getaway

 — Visit and stay in the grand city of Grand Rapids and play on the nearby sugar-sand beaches of Lake Michigan. All within a 30 minute drive, you get a spectacular city, beautiful beaches and quaint lakeshore towns.

Grand Rapids offers the city experience—the finest in culture, restaurants and hotels, while Lake Michigan and the towns of Muskegon, Grand Haven and Holland offer pristine beaches, cozy lodging, gorgeous sunsets, amazing natural beauty, lighthouses and much more.

Experience Michigan’s West Coast by visiting michiganswestcoast.com. We’ll help you plan your trip, guide you in exploring our many beaches, give you suggestions for coasting routes and enlighten you on top festivals and events.

Michigan’s West Coast, where the city and the lakeshore meet for a Pure Michigan experience.

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Jaume Plensa - Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Circle Theatre Presents: The Who's Tommy

Take a stroll through the past in the historic Heritagte Hill Neighborhood.

Actors' at Spectrum Theater Presents: Well

Actors' at Spectrum Theater Presents: The Wild Party

Actors' at Spectrum Theater Presents: The Clean House

Actors' at Spectrum Theater Presents: The Lieutenant of Inishmore

Actors' at Spectrum Theater Presents: A New Brain

Broadway Grand Rapids Presents: RAIN: The Beatles Experience

Broadway Grand Rapids Presents: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Broadway Grand Rapids Presents: Avenue Q

Broadway Grand Rapids Presents: Sweeney Todd

The Grand Rapids Ballet Company Presents: Contemporary Masters

The Grand Rapids Ballet Company Presents: Coppelia

The Grand Rapids Ballet Company Presents: Brief Lives

Grand Rapids Ballet Company Presents: Aladdin

The Grand Rapids Ballet Company Presents: The Tempest

The Grand Rapids Ballet Company Presents: The Nutcracker

Jane Austin’s Sense and Sensibility

29th Annual Homecoming of the Three Fires Traditional Pow Wow

Take a stroll through the past in the historic Heritagte Hill Neighborhood.

Forest Hills Performing Arts Center presents: Golden Dragon Acrobats

Gordon Parks (1912–2006) was the first African-American photographer to gain an international reputation in the twentieth century. The first photographs he shot revealed a significant talent. He quickly sought opportunities to work as photographer and ways to make a living in the profession. In 1944 Parks rented a room at Harlem’s YMCA and began looking for work in New York. Vogue magazine hired Gordon Parks. During the next four years, he traveled to the world’s fashion capitals on assignment for the magazine while continuing to work independently on other subjects that also interested him. In 1948 he was hired by Life magazine. Gordon Parks was the first African-American photographer for Life. A rare Parks photograph of King giving the speech is in the museum’s collection and included in the exhibition.

Building Our World - Haul out your hard hats and get to work at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum.

To the Rescue - Dress up as your favorite heroes, slide down the excape slide and take a turn at the wheel!

Waddle in and Slide into Winter with Penguin Play at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum!

Check out the Allegan County Fair!

BISSELL Lions of Lake Manyara Exhibit - John Ball Zoo

THE ZOO GOES BOO! Trick-or-Treat along the KOOKY-NOT-SPOOKY TRAIL at John Ball Zoo!

Raggs LIVE! Dance Party

Come watch the world's top 45 bull riders!

2008 Gazelle Sports Bridge Run 10 Mile & 5K Road Races

The 5th Annual Grand Rapids Marathon is a 26.2-mile course. Come run it yourself!

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

The Big Easy meets the Grand Rapids

the High Kings include renowned vocalists and musicians Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Martin Furey and Darren Holden.

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular

Celtic Thunder at the Van Andel Arena

Grand Rapids Symphony Classical Series: The Wonder of Youth

Grand Rapids Symphony Pops Series: Hot! Hot! Hot! A Night at the Copa

Grand Rapids Symphony presents: Handel's Water Music

Grand Rapids Symphony presents: Harp Concerto Premiere

Grand Rapids Symphony presents: Final Fantasy: Distant Worlds

Grand Rapids Symphony presents: Los Angeles Guitar Quartet

The Grand Rapids Symphony presents: Bach Festival Concert

Grand Rapids Symphony presents: Bach Festival Concert

Grand Rapids Symphony presents: Bach Festival Concert

Grand Rapids Symphony Presents: Lockington's 10th Season Spectacular

Grand Rapids Symphony Pops Series: Pops Goes Vegas

Grammy Award winner Clint Black has earned his place in music history.

Forest Hills Performing Arts Center presents: Michael McDonald

Forest Hills Performing Arts Center presents: Three Dog Night

Forest Hills Performing Arts Center presents: Movin' Out

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