Grand Rapids
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Grand Rapids is in Michigan, one of the United States of America.
Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan with a population of 195,115 (2004 est), and is also the county seat of Kent County (2004 est pop: 593,898). The West Michigan MSA, which includes Grand Rapids, Muskegon and Holland, has 1,123,229 people (2003 est).
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Get in
Gerald R Ford International Airport is the primary airport for Grand Rapids.
Get Around
See
Fredrik Meijer Gardens - Plan at least four hours and up to eight hours to enjoy all that there is to offer. Walk the outdoor nature trails and boardwalk, study world-class sculpture within the outdoor Sculpture Park, enjoy endless hours of fun with the kids in the Children's Garden. Visit the indoor areas including a special sculpture exhibitions in the lovely indoor galleries, see the largest tropical conservatory in the state of Michigan and gaze at exquisite arid and carnivorous plants in the Arid Garden and Carnivorous Plant House. Or, consider a special concert in our outdoor terraced Amphitheater Garden
Van Andel Museum Center - offers the sights and sounds of centuries gone by, coming alive once again.
Do
Buy
Eat
San Chez Bistro - Upscale food, big city atmosphere, casual attire. Cuisine of Spain with a Latin and Cuban flair. Specializing in Tapas, Sangrio, Sherries, Ports and a wonderful wine list.
Drink
Sleep
- Comfort Inn Airport Grand Rapids Hotel 4155 28th St., S.E. Tel: (616) 957-2080. Fax: (616) 957-9712. Seven minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and three minutes from the Gerald Ford Airport. INN OF THE YEAR FINALIST: 2002-2003. Business center with high speed internet available.
- Comfort Suites Grand Rapids Hotel 7644 Caterpillar Court. Tel: (616) 301-2255. Fax: (616) 301-2256.
- Quality Inn Terrace Club Grand Rapids Hotel 4495 28th St. S.E. Tel: (616) 956-8080. Fax: (616) 956-0619. A Bed and Breakfast atmosphere conveniently located ten minutes from the airport.
- Sleep Inn Grand Rapids Hotel 4284 29th Street SE. Tel: (616) 975-9000. Fax: (616) 954-6767.
Get out
The Bob, Van Andel Arena
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