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Is this the most family friendly town in the country? A CNN reporter takes his daughter to find out

Sure, Derek Van Dam is partial to Grand Rapids, Michigan – he’s from there! To prove how friendly the town is for family travel, Derek brings his seven-year-old daughter Maya to take in everything Grand Rapids has to offer.

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