East Grand Rapids Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East 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 East Grand Rapids Hotel Deals
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Clean room
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
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
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
The hotel nice and clean , excellent breakfast choices.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
We loved everything about our stay will be back for two days so we could really enjoy
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
It's a beautiful place! Breakfast and staff were great.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
WoodSpring Suites Grand Rapids Kentwood
Not the greatest. I checked in late and u needed to call someone to come to front desk. When I got to my room the TV from the next room was blaring loudly, so I called the front desk to get a whiter room. I was told “Sorry honey we’re all filled up there’s going to be some noise. There are no room ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around East Grand Rapids
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.
East Beltline
While visiting East Beltline, you might make a stop by sights like Orbit Room and AMF Eastbrook Lanes.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Fulton Street Farmers Market and Heritage Hill Historic District.
Heritage Hill
While visiting Heritage Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and Meyer May House.
Garfield Park
Garfield Park might not have many top sights, but Downtown Market and Grand Rapids Children's Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Paris
While visiting East Paris, you might make a stop by sights like Patterson Ice Center and Woodland Mall.
