Downtown Grand Rapids and Grand River in Grand Rapids, Michigan<br />
The Grand Rapids&rsquo; skyline on the east bank of the Grand River is dominated by the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel (left) and the JW Marriott Grand Rapids (right). They are the city&rsquo;s third and sixth tallest buildings.  The city has a population of nearly 190,000 people. Among its native sons is former President Gerald Ford. Grand Rapids is nicknamed &ldquo;Furniture City&rdquo; for its historic lumbering and furniture manufacturing.