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DeVos Place

303 Monroe Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-742-6500
Ranked #11 of 27 attractions in Grand Rapids
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Convention Centres, Performances
Owner description: DeVos Place® is a premier convention center located in downtown Grand Rapids. Nestled beside the Grand River, the picturesque riverfront setting is...... more » Owner description: DeVos Place® is a premier convention center located in downtown Grand Rapids. Nestled beside the Grand River, the picturesque riverfront setting is the perfect backdrop for your convention or tradeshow. DeVos Place offers a unique combination of meeting and exhibition space to accommodate a variety of events. Downtown Grand Rapids is located 15 minutes from Gerald Ford International Airport and easily accessible from all major interstates.The Convention Center features a 162,000 square foot, column free exhibit hall, 40,000 square foot ballroom and 26 individual meeting rooms (32,000 square feet). Twelve spacious loading docks (with a wash bay and marshalling area), allow for easy access into the exhibit hall. In addition, DeVos Place features a 2,404 seat performing theater with two independent loading docks and one loading ramp. Home to the Grand Rapids Symphony, Grand Rapids Ballet Company, Opera Grand Rapids and Broadway Grand Rapids, it can also serve as the perfect space for a general session or keynote address. DeVos Place is part of a vibrant downtown entertainment district featuring over 50 dining establishments, nightclubs, four museums and the 12,000 seat Van Andel Arena, all within walking distance. « less
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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

The place is overpowering in both the design as well as the convenience for almost any activity within. More

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Rockford, Michigan
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

Close parking ramps (be prepared to pay). Smaller venue than larger urban areas, but plenty big enough for GR. More

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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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84 reviews 84 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

I love how this bright cheery spot opens up to so many different special events. This is always a fun way to spend a weekend. Convenient parking garage right across the street and always police to stop traffic for pedestrians. Nice touch. More

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Michigan
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

What a lovely place to visit. Last time we were here we enjoyed walking around the hallways (2 levels) to see the Art Prize Entries! We have been here for the boat show in February as well as the auto show. The boat show is fun because they even have a tank set up for wake boarding demonstrations! Bridal shows... More

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Lowell, Michigan
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

Nice local hall and great for plays, and right downtown by the Bob and restaurants. More

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Zeeland
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

I've attended many events there - garden and home shows, sport shows and the theater for various shows. It's nice to have the venue in a city the size of Grand Rapids. However, the design-especially the theater- isn't the best I've seen. Little imagination in seating and the extremely long rows with no interior aisles make very constant intereuptions even... More

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Midland, Michigan
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90 reviews 90 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

Microphones were set differently on different singers and some were overpowered so sound could have been tweeked better. More

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slrv61
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2011

Great views of the river, ample meeting space. It is very nice. More

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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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104 reviews 104 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2011

DeVos Place holds great exhibits, events, and meetings all the time, from bridal shows to RV shows to corporate meetings. It's always relatively cheap (under $5) to get in and depending upon the event, get free food, gifts, etc. and there are always drawings to win stuff, usually from the individual vendors. As for the actual facility, they have really... More

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Caracas, Venezuela
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011
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