Downtown Grand Rapids Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Let your kids run wild at the sand pits and tree house while you inspect the sculptures and floral displays in this park’s various gardens.
Downtown Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Downtown Market during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
John Ball Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who live at John Ball Zoo during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Grand Rapids Art Museum
The sleek design of the modernist building reflects the gorgeous contemporary artworks within. Learn how to make art fun in the workshops and camps.
Gerald R. Ford Museum
Take a holographic tour of Ford’s White House and see a piece of the Berlin Wall in this tribute to the 38th president in the town where he was raised.
Millennium Park
Explore the great outdoors at Millennium Park, a lovely green space in Walker. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Sushi Making Cooking Class With Local Chef in Grand Rapids
Top hotels in Downtown Grand Rapids
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Beautiful hotel. Nice big rooms. Good food and not pricey. Fitness room and pool (small) but really nice. f im being critical, id say would be the amenities in the room were average and bedding (pillow covers) had a stain. We had a lovely stay. Thanks
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Our room was clean, modern, and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The area is right downtown and just a short walk from many attractions. I would book this room again.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Great
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids
Clean room. Close to a lot of things dorntoen.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown
Decent hotel.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids
Great location. Beautiful room. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Grand Rapids
Medical Mile
You'll enjoy the churches and shopping in Medical Mile. You might want to make time for a stop at Heritage Hill Historic District or La Grande Vitesse.
Heartside
Heartside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Van Andel Arena and Grand Rapids Children's Museum while in the area.
Belknap Lookout
When in Belknap Lookout, you can plan a visit to Grand Rapids Art Museum and DeVos Performance Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Heritage Hill
While visiting Heritage Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum.
East Hills
While visiting East Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and LaFontsee Galleries.
Roosevelt Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Roosevelt Park and surrounding area, you can visit Downtown Market and Van Andel Arena.
