COMING TO OUR NATIONAL MEETING IN GRAND RAPIDS?

CHECK OUT SOME OF THESE GREAT THINGS TO DO AROUND TOWN!

Arts and CultureFredrik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park1000 East Beltline Ave. NEGrand Rapids, MI 49525(616) 975-3146meijergardens.org

Grand Rapids Art Museum101 Monroe Center NWGrand Rapids, MI 49503(616) 831-1000artmuseumgr.org

Grand Rapids Public Museum272 Pearl St. NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504(616) 456-3977grmuseum.org

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Urban Institute for Contemporary Art2 Fulton WestGrand Rapids, MI 49503(616) 454-7000uica.org

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum303 Pearl St. NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504(616) 254-0400fordlibrarymuseum.gov

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ArtPrize

ArtPrize, Grand Rapids’ world renowned arts and culture festival, will be held September 18 to October 6, 2013. Stop by one of over one-hundred venues, both traditional and eclectic, across the city to see the work of artists from across American and over 47 countries. Some venues include traditional gallery spaces such as the NSFW Gallery and the Meijer Sculpture Garden as well as the less traditional such as neighborhood breweries, police stations, coffee houses, and public spaces. This is a unique festival that you will not want to miss during your stay in Grand Rapids for our National Meeting!

For more information check out ArtPrize.org

Bike Grand Rapids

Want to rent a bike?• JW Marriott Registered guests can borrow a bike from the JW

Marriott. See the hotel concierge for more information

• Freewheeler Bike Shop 915 Leonard St. NW (616)-451-8011 freewheelerbikeshop.com

• Grand Rapids Bicycle Company 2121 Celebration Ave. NE (616)-855-7467 grandrapidsbicycles.com

For great places to bike, ask around with the locals or check out the trails on trailsmichigan.com

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Walk Grand Rapids

Try a walking tour!• Smart Phone Savvy? Grab a map from grtagtour.com and go for

a self guided stroll utilizing the QR codes provided! If the QR codes weren’t for you, download the free Grand Rapids tour app GRWalks, grwalks.com, in the Apple and Android markets. This app features historical walking tours and works offline.

• For those without a smart phone, check out this (http://www.experiencegr.com/includes/media/docs/art-tour.pdf) printable brochure from Outdoor Arts Inspiration highlighting historical and sculptural public ‘must-sees’ around town.

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Grand Rapids is a Town for BeerVoted in the top cities for craft beer.Founders Brewing

Co.235 Grandville Ave SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503(616) 776-1195foundersbrewing.comOffering tours Sat. at 11:15a 12:30p and 2:00p

Brewery Vivant925 Cherry St SEGrand Rapids, MI 49506(616) 719-1604breweryvivant.comOffering tours Sat. at 2:00p and 3:30p

For a list of other fantastic breweries check out this Grand Rapids brewery tour and explore on your own. http://www.experiencegr.com/includes/media/docs/beer-tour-dec2012-web.pdf

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Golf Grand Rapids

Thousand Oaks4100 Thousand Oaks Dr. NEGrand Rapids, MI 49525(616) 447-7750

The Highlands2715 Leonard St. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504(616) 453-1504

Thorneapple Pointe7211 48th St SEGrand Rapids, MI 49512(616) 827-7022

Mines Golf Course330 Covell Ave SW  Grand Rapids, MI 49534(616) 791-7544

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