1. Grand Rapids
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Grand Rapids offers a remarkable combination of cosmopolitan atmosphere
and small town warmth. Located on the banks of the Grand River, Grand
Rapids offers all of the big city excitement you’d expect from a million-resident
metropolis. Grand Rapids features hundreds of restaurants and nightspots,
theatres, museums, sports, and concerts. The safe and clean downtown is
surrounded by an eclectic mix of walkable neighborhoods. All of this is served up
with small-town friendliness, safety, and affordabilty.
Grand Rapids is home to a large medical and life science industry, strong
entrepreneurial activity, an established design community, and innovative
employers. Agribusiness and advanced manufacturing round out our top industry
sectors.
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Whether you want to watch or play, Grand Rapids is a great place to be active.
Grand Rapids has a lot to offer when it comes to outdoor recreation. Hiking,
biking, golfing, fishing, and even skiing are just a few of their specialties. With
trails and water all over the city it is easy to find an excuse to be outside. Need
a break from all of the activity? Visit John Ball Zoo or relax at a sporting event.
Grand Rapids is home to three minor league teams, Grand Rapids Griffins
hockey, West Michigan Whitecaps baseball, and the brand new Grand Rapids
Cyclones basketball.
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There is never a dull moment in Grand
Rapids. A bustling downtown features
a world-class opera, symphony, ballet,
museums, professional sports teams,
and entertainment venues. Here you
will find a unique array of restaurants,
art galleries, and shopping. Grand
Rapids is famous for their annual
ArtPrize festival, named “Top Five
Festivals Worldwide” in 2013 by Time
Magazine.
From preschool to PhD, the Grand
Rapids area offers educational
opportunites for all. With public,
private, parochial, technical,
and charter schools in the mix,
parents have many choices on
how their children are educated.
West Michigan as a region is home
to 27 colleges and universities.
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Grand Rapids