Downtown Grand Rapids Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown 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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
DeVos Performance Hall
You can get tickets for a performance at DeVos Performance Hall during your stay in Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Activities
Fun Gnocchi Making Class With local Chef in Grand Rapids
Our pick of the best Downtown Grand Rapids Hotel Deals
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Great check in process, incredibly friendly people and wonderful location. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Loved this place and the atmosphere of the downtown area was an amazing experience
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Clean, will equipped rooms. Helpful staff.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids
Wonderful, relaxing stay!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown
Nice hotel.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids
The staff was helpful and the cafe was wonderful.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
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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.
