Midtown Travel Guide
Grand Rapids

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 Midtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Clean room and convenient location
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Clean room great staff
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Didn't get food
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Great stay. Everyone was friendly and hotel was clean. Great location downtown
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Wonderful service and a comfortable stay.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
the breakfast was great, the pool was very clean and the rooms were also. We had a room never the elevators and we could not hear a thing. very quite an nice
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown

East Hills
While visiting East Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and LaFontsee Galleries.

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.

Easttown
The restaurants and live music are just a few features travellers like about Easttown. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Fulton Street Farmers Market and Heritage Hill Historic District are a few top places to visit.

Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
