Population
11,000
Language
English
Currency
United States Dollar ($)
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Best Time to Visit
June to August and December to February
Known For
Beer, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, ArtPrize, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Grand River
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