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.
Things to do
Fun Gnocchi Making Class With local Chef in Grand Rapids
Top hotels in Midtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Hotel was clean, quiet and comfortable. Breakfast was good and plentiful. Appreciated the breakfast variety. Not thrilled about paying for parking at the hotel, but understand that is becoming more common and it was nice to have the secure parking lot. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
A hotel I will not visit again! It was under construction. No coffee in the morning and Ng. Restaurant and bar closed. The hot tub had one (1) jet working and temperature of the water was cool! The rooms were clean. The beds had no blanket but a thin duvet lined with cotton balls inside that has ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Easy check-in, spacious clean room, convenient location, lots of breakfast options
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
WoodSpring Suites Grand Rapids Kentwood
Know that you have to pay for linens exchange. All cookware has to be paid for as well. Slightly sketchy but good if you need somewhere to sleep while on the road. The staff is not available after a certain time and aren’t available until late morning. Rooms are mostly clean, but bed and bedsheets/comforters ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids Airport North by IHG
Everything was great except having to switch rooms when adding a night. Also really wished for a hot tub.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel is centrally located in Grand Rapids. Rooms are dated and need update. The wedding rooms and event areas are nice.
Reviewed on 7 May 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.
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 Meyer May House 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.
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.
