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Michigan Intercollegiates:
Cross Country

www.calvin.edu/sports/mens/cross-country/miintercollegiates.htm

October 9th, 2009

Welcome to Grand Rapids: A Grand Destination

Grand Rapids, Michigan is a city of contrasts. With more than one million residents in the metropolitan region, it offers all the excitement you expect from a big city. But it’s also a place of abundant natural wonders, where outdoor recreation is a year-round pursuit. This “best-of-both-worlds” allure has made Grand Rapids one of the Midwest’s hottest tournament spots. We hope that all Grand Rapids has to offer inspires you – to come early and stay late for your event. It’ll be a visit you never forget!

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Grand Rapids
the grand city of Michigan's West Coast

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Downtown Grand Rapids Map | Downtown Parking Map | Kent County Map | Restaurants Near Calvin College

Shopping and Dining Info

Downtown Shopping

Great shopping is a Grand Rapids specialty. From small boutiques to some of the country’s finest stores, you’ll have plenty of chances to pick up that special gift, souvenir, or remembrance. Unique art galleries and specicialty shops are found throughout downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods. Visit the shopping page on our website for more details.

Downtown Dining

Dining choices abound in Grand Rapids. From Michigan’s only 5-star/5-diamond restaurant to a bevy of hometown favorites, there’s something to tickle every taste bud – and you can find them all here! More than 60 restaurants and nightspots are within walking distance of our downtown hotels. Check out our dining page to find just what you're looking for.

Downtown Restaurants

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Downtown Dining & Nightlife

Grand Rapids is the perfect place to unwind after a long day. Brew pubs, sports bars, live music and comedy can all be found within walking distance of downtown hotels. Start your perfect evening at our nightlife page.

Meanwhile, Around Town...

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Art Shows

GRAM presents A Gift of Art: The Legacy of Mabel Perkins (October 7th, 2008 through October 25th, 2009)

Grand Rapids Art Museum Presents Saturday All Day With The Arts (May 4th through December 26th, 2009)

Gerben's Prodigal Son Art Collection (September 21st through November 8th, 2009)

Children's Activities

Drama Classes for Youth (September 15th through November 19th, 2009)

Exhibitions

Newcomers: The People of This Place (October 2nd, 2008 through January 3rd, 2010)

Paper Dolls (September 9th through October 17th, 2009)

Grand Rapids Art Museum Presents Tissot’s London 1871-1882: The Art and Culture of City Life (October 2nd, 2009 through January 3rd, 2010)

Grand Rapids Art Museum Presents James McNeill Whistler and the Romance of Great Cities (October 2nd, 2009 through January 10th, 2010)

Lynn Chadwick: In Contact (Sculpture Exhibition) (October 9th, 2009 through January 3rd, 2010)

Henry Moore: Master Printmaker The Lillian Heidenberg Gift to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park (October 9th, 2009 through January 3rd, 2010)

Holiday Activities

Get Lost at Robinette's - Corn Maze Now Open! (September 8th through October 30th, 2009)

New Salem Corn Maze (September 26th through October 31st, 2009)

Witches of New Salem Haunted Woods and Corn Maze (October 2nd through the 31st, 2009)

Lecture/Literature

Writers' Studio (March 28th, 2008 through December 31st, 2009)

Music/Dance

Coopersville Jam Night presents Acoustic Folk Music (March 17th through December 31st, 2009)

Taizé Sung Prayer Service (September 2nd, 2009 through May 5th, 2010)

Jazz Vespers (September 19th, 2009 through May 15th, 2010)

Friday Night Line Dancing (October 9th through November 27th, 2009)

MAJIC Concert Series Presents Drew Nelson (October 9th, 2009)

Havana Nights at DIVANI (October 9th, 2009)

Recreation

ColorFall (September 18th through October 31st, 2009)

Mother/Daughter Horse Teen Weekend (October 9th, 10th, and 11th, 2009)

Concerts

Acoustic Saturday Nights (September 26th through December 19th, 2009)

Grand Rapids Symphony Classical Series: Beethoven's Fifth Symphony (October 9th and 10th, 2009)

Drew Nelson (October 9th, 2009)

Sporting Events

Professional Championship Bullriders Tour (October 9th and 10th, 2009)

Theatre/Performing Arts

"Something's Afoot" (October 2nd through the 11th, 2009)

Farmer's Market/Flea Market

Fulton Street Farmer's Market (May 2nd through December 19th, 2009)

Plainfield Charter Township Farmer's Market (June 11th through October 15th, 2009)

Neighborhood Event

CPR Certification Classes and First Aid Training in Grand Rapids Michigan (February 7th through December 31st, 2009)

Women's Events

Crazy Ladies Quilting Circle (May 14th, 2009 through May 14th, 2010)

Dr. Grins Presents: Dave Dyer (October 8th, 9th, and 10th, 2009)

Women's Wellness Weekend (October 9th, 10th, and 11th, 2009)

Nightlife

Rollin' Down Memory Lane with John Brown (January 1st, 2009 through January 1st, 2011)

Best of West Michigan Comics (June 6th through December 26th, 2009)

Food/Wine

Wine Socials at Bar Divani (January 28th through December 16th, 2009)

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