Midtown 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 great live music 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 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.
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.
Fulton Street Farmers Market
During your trip to Grand Rapids, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Fulton Street Farmers Market. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Midtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
This hotel is a hidden gem! Right off the highway, 7 mins from Van Andel, they allow pets, mobile check-in and check-out, feee breakfast, covered parking, rooms are clean and quiet…..
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
We essentially had 2 rooms for the price of 1 which was great to work out of.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
immaculate
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Room was fine. Valet was great. Everything else on the service side was awful. They offer room service but good luck getting anyone to pick up a phone for an order. Tried dinner and breakfast. Never able to get a hold of anyone. Called to main desk and zero help other than forwarding back to restaurants ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Wonderful and friendly staff! Super clean room! Great breakfast.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Staff was very knowledgeable and courteous during our stay with them
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
Heritage Hill
While visiting Heritage Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum.
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.
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.
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
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.
Northeast
While there might not be top attractions in Northeast, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Leonardo da Vinci's Horse and Celebration! Cinema and IMAX Theater.
