A combo of timeless architecture and a beating urban heart, Grand Rapids is a bustling-but-inviting midwestern gem running along the once-rapid Grand River.

Although the rapids might be out of the water, the culture certainly isn't. Grand Rapids is jam-packed with flavor, from the larger-than-life statues at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park to the cutting-edge creations of ArtPrize, to the sizable craft beer scene. In fact, Grand Rapids earned bragging rights as "Beer City USA" by USA Today in 2016 and 2017 thanks in part to 80+ breweries.

For a little trip down memory lane, take a drive or stroll down Heritage Hill and imagine your life as a 19th-century local. With all those Victorian beauties lining the streets, it won't be hard to picture. Choose a home security company that's just as enduring. Equipped with 140 years of experience (horse-drawn carriages were still a thing!), ADT offers 24/7 monitoring of security cameras, motion detectors, and smoke alarms to help keep your home and family safe.

After your new home's all set up, make a pit stop at Yesterdog (keep an eye open the next time you watch American Pie!). Score some local cred by ordering the hotdog first. Trust us, the staff will thank you (even if internally) immediately.

Of course, there's always Norton Shores on Lake Michigan to get in some beach time, or a trip to Chicago for an extra special weekender. The friendly folks in Grand Rapids will welcome you home every time.