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Grand Rapids is the second biggest city in Michigan. It is on the Grand River and about thirty miles from Lake Michigan. Grand Rapids gets a lot of snow and is called "lake effect snow" because it is so close to Lake Michigan.

Grand Rapids used to be known for being an early part of the automobile industry, but later on became known as a place that produced high quality furniture. It was even nicknamed "Furniture City."

In the 2000 census, there were about 200,000 people in Grand Rapids. One interesting fact about Grand Rapids is that it was the first city in the country to add flouride to its drinking water.

At the end of summer, Grand Rapids has a celebration on the river called Celebration on the Grand, with free concerts, food, and a large fireworks display. Another point of interest is President Ford's tomb, which is located within the city. One final place that is worth visiting is the Grand Rapids art musuem, which is the first art museum in the world to be certified as LEED - a designation meaning environmentally friendly. There is so much to see and do in Grand Rapids, Michigan! You can find more information about Grand Rapids by looking at the yellow pages online, or by looking at a Michigan business directory.