Downtown Grand Rapids Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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.
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.
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.
Heritage Hill Historic District
Lining the streets of this old residential area are more than 1,000 houses of 60 different designs. Spot Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece among these historic homes.
Top hotels in Downtown Grand Rapids
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
My husband and I decided to stay the night at the Grand Amway Hotel in Grand Rapids to celebrate his birthday. We selected a room on the 24th floor. The room itself was average with a typical TV, desk, chair, and king sized bed. The dimmer lights were a nice touch. Unfortunately the bathroom was ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
They advertise 'city view' corner suites but one whole corner just faces big brown building and/parking garage. Not worth $228
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown
Top notch hotel. We were in town for a concert at the van andel. Everything was fantastic. The only bummer is that breakfast ended earlier than we we expected so we didn't get to eat
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids
Friendly Staff. Great room.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Location is great, quiet safe and only 2 blocks to van Andel arena. Grady at front desk is awesome helped us not tech savvy older people with parking meter lol. Second time here loved the stay very European feel. Little bird fir breakfast and ucello for late night meal and drinks.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids
Clean rooms. Close to restaurants and events
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
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 Broadway Grand Rapids, 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.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Fulton Street Farmers Market and Heritage Hill Historic District.
John Ball Park
While visiting John Ball Park, you might make a stop by sights like John Ball Zoo and Public Museum of Grand Rapids.
