Situated halfway between Chicago and Detroit, Grand Rapids is within a day’s drive of half the U.S. population and it’s serviced by the Gerald R. Ford International Airport, which offers 140+ daily nonstop flights on seven airlines to 30+ destinations.
Downtown GR’s state-of-the-art convention center is connected to three first-class hotels by climate-controlled skywalk and is within an easy walk of 11 additional hotels for a total of 2,500+ guest rooms. There are 200+ restaurants, shops, cultural sites and entertainment venues within a 10-minute stroll.
Take advantage of a dedicated convention services team, personalized planning and promotional tools, and comprehensive on-site services to boost attendance and ensure a successful event.
CNN hailed Grand Rapids’ “vibrant art scene, thriving beer culture and family-friendly recreation” in naming it 1 of the 10 Best American Towns to Visit in 2024. There are endless activities and attractions for all ages, from Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, voted the nation’s #1 sculpture park, to a 40-brewery Ale Trail, to zoos, a children’s museum and the spectacular sugar-sand beaches of Lake Michigan, just 30 minutes from downtown.
All of this and more make Grand Rapids a city crafted for meetings, where all the elements come together to create a one-of-a- kind experience.