Community Information
The Greater Grand Rapids area is home to vibrant West Michigan communities nestled in the area's scenic vistas. Located on the banks of the Grand River, the City of Grand Rapids is rated among the top in the U.S., and combines sophisticated charm with midwestern friendliness. Known for being safe and clean, it’s a “walking” city. The downtown features a major new convention center with five star experiences: hotels, restaurants, and relaxation. Minutes away from spectacular Lake Michigan beaches and beach towns, Grand Rapids is known for its major art and cultural events, plays, museums, and a world-class botanical garden. With it's new "medical mile" and burgeoning health research industry, the city is the focal point of many commuters who live in charming towns, lakeside communities, and pastoral hideaways throughout the area's abundant forests and lakes.
Below is a list of links to area attractions, schools, amenities and sources of additional community information. If you'd like to receive a relocation package and have sent a booklet "57 things to know about Greater Grand Rapids," follow this link to request your relocation information.
Blanford Nature CenterFrederick Meijer Gardens
Gerald Ford Library and Museum
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Grand Rapids Childrens Museum
John Ball Zoo
Public Museum of Grand Rapids
Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts
Aquinas College
Calvin College
Cornerstone University
Davenport College
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Valley State University
Gilda's Club GR
Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Grand Rapids Convention and Visitors Bureau
Allendale Public Schools
Byron Center Public Schools
Caledonia Public Schools
Comstock Park Public Schools
East Grand Rapids Public Schools
Forest Hills Public Schools
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Grandville Public Schools
Jenison Public Schools
Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Kentwood Public Schools
Lowell Public Schools
Northview Public Schools
Rockford Public Schools
West Ottawa Public Schools
Grand Rapids Griffins
Grand Rapids Hoops
Grand Rapids Rampage
Old Kent Riverbank Run
West Michigan Whitecaps
Grand Rapids Weather
