Downtown Grand Rapids Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown 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.
Activities
Fun Gnocchi Making Class With local Chef in Grand Rapids
West Michigan Wine and Brewery Join in Day Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Grand Rapids Hotel Deals
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
JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids
My stay with you guys was just amazing.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Thank you for prompt reply and honoring my request regarding check-in and room. Worked out great.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Very clean.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown
Close location to everything downtown. Have to pay for breakfast-which we didn't do. Pool was super small but it's a pool. Rooms were nice but not well insulated. Could here everyone's conversations in hallway and the slamming of doors.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids
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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 La Grande Vitesse and Grand Rapids Art Museum, 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 Meyer May House.
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.
