A historic furniture manufacturing center, Grand Rapids is home to five of the worlds leading office furniture companies and is nicknamed Furniture City. Other nicknames include River City and more recently, Beer City (the latter given by USA Today and adopted by the city as a brand).

Why is Grand Rapids Michigan famous?

The citys name comes from the Grand River, Michigans largest inland river. Grand Rapids was once known as Americas Furniture Capital for its fine residential furniture It is known today as the center of office furniture manufacturing. Gerald R.

What food is Grand Rapids Michigan known for?

Grand Rapids - Wet burrito Said to have been created in Grand Rapids, the wet burrito is well-known on the west side of Michigan but a mystery in many other parts of the country. You take a burrito, top it with enchilada sauce and lots of shredded cheese, and then you have a wet burrito.

Why is Grand Rapids called that?

Grand Rapids gets its name from the Grand River and the rapids that used to help the local furniture industry with the transport of logs. In the early 1900s flood walls were installed in the river to remove the rapids in order to help manage flooding.

What can you only find in Michigan?

Below are 7 of the best Michigan-made food products you didnt know existed.Daves Sweet Tooth Toffee. Mindo Chocolate. Detroit Bold Coffee. Velvet Peanut Butter. Great Lakes Potato Chips. Cherry Republic Products. McClures Pickles.

Is Grand Rapids Michigan a safe city?

The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Grand Rapids is 1 in 39. Based on FBI crime data, Grand Rapids is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Michigan, Grand Rapids has a crime rate that is higher than 87% of the states cities and towns of all sizes.