Downtown Grand Rapids Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Grand Rapids
Popular places to visit
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.
Downtown Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Downtown Market during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
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.
Millennium Park
Explore the great outdoors at Millennium Park, a lovely green space in Walker. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Sushi Making Cooking Class With Local Chef in Grand Rapids
Our pick of the best Downtown Grand Rapids Hotel Deals
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great room, awesome view, great location with many restaurants within walking distance.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The desk clerk was very helpful with parking and gave me the URL for the street parking app.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids
If you are heading to Van Andel, this is the place to stay.
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
one of the best hotels ive been to. the staff was very friendly and welcoming. the room was clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown
Clean room and staff was very nice
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids
Clean rooms. Nice pool and steamer and sauna. Quiet.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
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 DeVos Performance Hall, 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.
Roosevelt Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Roosevelt Park and surrounding area, you can visit Downtown Market and Van Andel Arena.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Fulton Street Farmers Market and Heritage Hill Historic District.
