How Many West Michigan Nicknames Do You Recognize?

For most people having a nickname is a good thing and special meaning. There are also so nicknames I'm sure we would all love to forget.

The same can go for cities and town hear in Michigan.

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I saw someone ask on the Grand Rapids Subreddit what nicknames are there for places in and around GR?

The only two nicknames for Grand Rapids that popped into my head were 'Beer City USA' and 'Furniture City'

Beer City USA: Grand Rapids got this nickname for it's reputation as a hub for microbreweries and craft beer, with many breweries gaining national and international attention.

Furniture City: Historically, Grand Rapids was a major center for furniture manufacturing, which earned it this nickname. The city is home to several leading office furniture companies.

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Let's take a look at some of the best nicknames for cities and places in and around Grand Rapids.