Heartside Travel Guide
Grand Rapids
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Fun Gnocchi Making Class With local Chef in Grand Rapids
Top hotels in Heartside
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
We loved everything about our stay will be back for two days so we could really enjoy
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
The room was very clean, yet I had a terriable experiance with my upgrade. I upgrated to a kitchenette, for a fridge and microwave. I also needed to boil some medical tea and dreaded taking the liquid on the plane (for fear it would be taken by TSA). So, days before my trip, I called customer service ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
We stayed in the Arizona sweet. Doors to our bedroom were locked. We were unable to get a rollaway. They brought wet sheets and blankets. The amenities were subpar in the room. The pool and space was disgusting with hair floating all in pool and around the pool deck.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Room was clean.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Good stay overall. Nice hot breakfast in the morning
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
The staff was very pleasant, welcoming and helpful. We had to check out early because of illness and they were so very nice.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Heartside
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
Heritage Hill
While visiting Heritage Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and Meyer May House.
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.
Southwest
When in Southwest, you can plan a visit to Downtown Market and Meyer May House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Belknap Lookout
When in Belknap Lookout, you can plan a visit to La Grande Vitesse and Grand Rapids Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Fulton Street Farmers Market and Heritage Hill Historic District.
