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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

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

The Grand Rapids Ballet Company Presents: Contemporary Masters

The Grand Rapids Ballet Company Presents: Coppelia

The Grand Rapids Ballet Company Presents: Brief Lives

The Grand Rapids Ballet Company Presents: The Nutcracker

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

Compare Native American sky stories with current scientific explanations and learn how both help us appreciate the universe.

Newcomers: The People of This Place is the Public Museum's newest major permanent exhibition.

West Michigan Environmental Action Council’s 40th Anniversary Celebration

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

BISSELL Lions of Lake Manyara Exhibit - John Ball Zoo

Walking With Dinosaurs - Experience the world of the dinosaurs at the Van Andel Arena.

Thunder Nationals 2009 at the Van Andel Arena

The Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Hamilton Bulldogs - Dec. 6

The Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Manchester Monarchs - Nov. 26

The Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Chicago Wolves - Nov. 28

The Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Rochester Americans - Nov. 29

The Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Toronto Marlies - Dec. 5

The Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Syracuse Crunch - Dec. 17

The Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Milwaukee Admirals - Dec. 19

The Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Milwaukee Admirals - Dec. 20

The Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Peoria Rivermen - Dec. 26

The Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Lake Erie Monsters - Dec. 27

The Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Iowa Chops - Dec. 31

AVP Hot Winter Nights Volleyball Tour

The Big Easy meets the Grand Rapids

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

Forest Hills Performing Arts Center presents: Movin' Out

Forest Hills Performing Arts Center presents: Phoebe Snow

The Reverend Horton Heat

Cobra Starship wsgs.Forever the Sickest Kids, Hit the Lights, and Sing It Loud.

Acoustic Stew Series presents: Troll For Trout Trio

Acoustic Stew Series presents: Troll For Trout Trio

Acoustic Stew Series presents: Troll For Trout Trio

Acoustic Stew Series presents: Troll For Trout Trio

Acoustic Stew Series presents: Troll For Trout Trio

Acoustic Stew Series presents: Troll For Trout Trio

Acoustic Stew Series presents: Troll For Trout Trio

Acoustic Stew Series presents: Troll For Trout Trio

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