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— 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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	Degas in Bronze: The Complete - Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Jaume Plensa - Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park 47th Annual Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Traditional Grand Valley Pow Wow Take a stroll through the past in the historic Heritagte Hill Neighborhood. Actors' at Spectrum Theater Presents: Well Actors' at Spectrum Theater Presents: The Clean House Actors' at Spectrum Theater Presents: The Lieutenant of Inishmore Broadway Grand Rapids Presents: RAIN: The Beatles Experience Broadway Grand Rapids Presents: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Broadway Grand Rapids Presents: MAMMA MIA! Broadway Grand Rapids Presents: Avenue Q Broadway Grand Rapids Presents: Sweeney Todd	Building Our World - Haul out your hard hats and get to work at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum. To the Rescue - Dress up as your favorite heroes, slide down the excape slide and take a turn at the wheel! Cinderella, performance of the world’s most popular fairytale. Check out the Allegan County Fair! Join the Grand Rapids Children's Museum for a day at the ballpark! BISSELL Lions of Lake Manyara Exhibit - John Ball Zoo	Come watch the world's top 45 bull riders! West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Great Lakes Loons - August 27 West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Lansing Lugnuts - August 13 West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Great Lakes Loons - August 28 2008 Gazelle Sports Bridge Run 10 Mile & 5K Road Races The 5th Annual Grand Rapids Marathon is a 26.2-mile course. Come run it yourself! West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Lansing Lugnuts - August 14 West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Lansing Lugnuts - August 15 West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Clinton LumberKings - July 9 West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Clinton LumberKings - July 10 West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Clinton LumberKings - July 11 West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Peoria Chiefs - July 12 West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Peoria Chiefs - July 13 West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Peoria Chiefs - July 14 West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers - July 23 West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels - July 26 West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Dayton Dragons - August 23 West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers - July 24 West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers - July 25 West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels - July 27 West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels - July 28 West Michigan Whitecaps vs. South Bend Silver Hawks - August 9 West Michigan Whitecaps vs. South Bend Silver Hawks - August 10 West Michigan Whitecaps vs. South Bend Silver Hawks - August 11 West Michigan Whitecaps vs. South Bend Silver Hawks - August 12 West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Dayton Dragons - August 21 West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Dayton Dragons - August 22 West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Dayton Dragons - August 24 West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Great Lakes Loons - August 25 West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Great Lakes Loons - August 26 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure TEE-IT-UP for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation	The Big Easy meets the Grand Rapids Def Leppard performs at Van Andel Arena with special guest, Billy Idol Blues in the Vineyard at Fenn Valley Vineyards One Trick Pony presents: The Lollipops (The Female Vocals from Potato Moon) Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi-Soul Stew Revival: Summer Concert Series at Frederik Meijer Gardens Lyle Lovett In Concert: Summer Concert Series at Frederik Meijer Gardens Sara Evans: Summer Concert Series at Frederik Meijer Gardens Los Lonely Boys & Los Lobos: Summer Concert Series at Frederik Meijer Gardens KT Tunstall: Summer Concert Series at Frederik Meijer Gardens Keb Mo & Robert Cray: Summer Concert Series at Frederik Meijer Gardens Keb Mo & Robert Cray: Summer Concert Series at Frederik Meijer Gardens Foo Fighters at Van Andel Arena the High Kings include renowned vocalists and musicians Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Martin Furey and Darren Holden. Blues on the Mall Presents: Nick Moss Blues on the Mall Presents: Anthony Gomes Blues on the Mall Presents: Lil' Ed Blues on the Mall Presents: Deanna Bogart GR Symphony's Classical Fireworks-- Chase Picnic Pops GR Symphony's Mariachi Cobre-- Chase Picnic Pops GR Symphony's Preservation Hall Jazz Band--Chase Picnic Pops GR Symphony's ABBA: The Hits-- Chase Picnic Pops GR Symphony's Lollipops Concert: Carnival of the Symphony! Acoustic Stew series presents: Drew Nelson Acoustic Stew series presents: Archive Acoustic Stew series presents: Josh Rose Acoustic Stew series presents: Al Exoo Acoustic Stew series presents: Brian Higgins Acoustic Stew series presents: The Adams Family Acoustic Stew series presents: The Karisa Wilson Band Neil Diamond at Van Andel Arena Teena Marie with special guest Zapp Band Pop Tarts presents: American Idols LIVE Tour 2008 Celtic Thunder at the Van Andel Arena