Medical Mile Travel Guide
Grand Rapids
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Popular places to visit
Van Andel Arena
Catch an event at Van Andel Arena during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DeVos Place Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in DeVos Place Convention Center during your trip to Grand Rapids.
Top hotels in Medical Mile
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
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Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Room was small but overall hotel was pretty cool. Great location, bed was ok but annoyed it was tough to get a cup of coffee in the morning and the espresso machine was down apparently….. would expect better from this hotel to get it fixed quickly or buy another one
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Clean room, great location
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
The stay was good and would return for another stay in the future.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Nive pool
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel
Pool sucked they promised ot was open 2 times before check in and then proceeded to tell us it was closed
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Medical Mile
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
Belknap Lookout
When in Belknap Lookout, you can plan a visit to Grand Rapids Art Museum and Broadway Grand Rapids, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Heritage Hill
While visiting Heritage Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Fulton Street Farmers Market and Heritage Hill Historic District.
West Grand
While there might not be top attractions in West Grand, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gerald R. Ford Museum and DeVos Performance Hall.
