Grand Rapids

Welcome to Grand Rapids Michigan, My Hometown!

I hope you are excited to explore the unique attractions, vibrant arts scene, professional sporting events, kid-friendly festivals and wonderful dining and entertainment venues that this great city has to offer!

Grand Rapids, Michigan boasts a big city feel with a small town charm making it a perfect place to buy a home for sale.

Downtown Grand Rapids has gone through a renaissance of sorts. Whether you make time to take in the urban beat of our walkable downtown, stroll along the river walk, slip into the vibe of live music or a pair of ice skates at Rosa Parks Circle, you will see in no time all that Grand Rapids has to offer making your decision to relocate to Grand Rapids or buy a home for sale in Grand Rapids that much easier.
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Grand Rapids boasts the state’s only professional ballet company and its first professional opera company, a highly acclaimed symphony and a bevy of theater options including Broadway hits and one of the largest community theaters in the U. S. Take time to explore one or all of our four downtown museums, including the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum which promotes learning through a “hands-on” environment. Our local John Ball Zoo is home to 1100 animals as well as an two exciting and challenging high-rope courses.

The medical community in Grand Rapids, Michigan is just booming! The new Van Andel Research Center has recruited the finest physicians and medical researchers around. The Lacks Cancer Center offers cutting edge research and treatment for all types of cancers. It also provides healing not only for the body but for the mind and soul as well. Grand Rapids is home to the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center. Another premiere facility that offers comfort to patients and their families. Our health care facilities in Western Michigan is admired and respected throughout the country.
Whether you choose its self-guided, audio, or tram tour, Frederick Meijer Gardens is a must see! You will marvel at sculptures by 19th century artists, as well as the natural setting of many varieties of unusual flowers and greenery.

Colleges and universities? Look no further. Grand Rapids has outstanding private schools and public colleges! We have Aquinas, Cornerstone, Calvin College, Davenport, Grand Valley State University and one of the most highly rated Community Colleges in the United States! Grand Rapids is also home to Kendall College of Art and Design, which is recognized as one of the country’s top furniture design programs. Grand Rapids has satellite campuses for Central Michigan, Western Michigan and Cooley Law School. Coming in 2011 Grand Rapids will be the proud, new, home of Michigan State University Medical School.

Grand Rapids is the home headquarters for many national and multi-national corporations, including office furniture makers; Steelcase, Herman Miller and Hayworth Corporation. Also represented in Grand Rapids is Alticor (formerly Amway Corporation), Wolverine World Wide, American Seating and the Meijer Corporation.

Finally there is the splendor of the Lake Michigan shoreline. Grand Rapids, the gateway city to Michigan’s West Coast, is just a short drive to a region of unprecedented beauty. I invite you to experience this wonderful city and let The Sprich Group be your guide!
Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce

Learn more about the Grand Rapids area and businesses. The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce is comprised of over 3,400 businesses. The Chamber provides a pro-business voice on a local, state, and federal level — combined with a diverse selection of business programs, events, and services which create opportunities for business success.

Grand Rapids Convention and Visitors Bureau

During the past few years, Grand Rapids has invested more than $200 million in new cultural, recreational and sports facilities providing visitors with an abundance of things to do and see. This web site features detailed descriptions of attractions, points of interest and special events as well as helpful information about places to stay, dine and shop throughout the Grand Rapids area.

The Grand Rapids/Kent County Convention & Visitors Bureau produces a variety of brochures and maps so if you would like additional information, call our toll free number or stop by and see us. The Bureau operates a Visitor Information Center conveniently located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. The staff will be happy to answer your questions and get you pointed in the right direction

The Right Place

A great way to get to know more about the Grand Rapids metropolitan area.

Attractions

Frederick Meijer Gardens
Gerald Ford Library and Museum
Grand Rapids Art Museum


Local Sports Teams

Grand Rapids Griffins
West Michigan Whitecaps
Grand Rapids Rampage

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