Overview: The City of Ferndale has won all kinds of awards for their public spaces, business development and downtown. It truly is an enlightened city with a big heart and a lot of personality. Tons of progressive people live, work and go there every day to enjoy one of the coolest places to eat, shop and play in Michigan. If you’re looking for a sense of place, this is a great place to get it. Grand Rapids continues to be a driving innovative, creative and economic force in Michigan. In fact, there’s so much happening that you’d almost have to live there to keep up. Not a bad idea! This modern city continues to be one of the best places to be in the U.S. There’s a great energy and attitude that’s bringing in new business, great spaces where you can connect with your fellow urbanites and really cool places to live right downtown.