East Grand Rapids Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East 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.
Canepa Tennis Center
Catch an event at Canepa Tennis Center during your trip to Grand Rapids. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's art scene.
Activities
Fun Gnocchi Making Class With local Chef in Grand Rapids
Our pick of the best East Grand Rapids Hotel Deals
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Staff was great!
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Excellent Property! Great Staff!
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Very nice hotel! Lobby and rooms were clean. Employees are friendly. The pool arena is nice, lots of bubbles in the hot tub lol. We ate breakfast at the restaurant downstairs, it's a little expensive but very good! Free parking in downtown is worth it in itself! Definitely staying here again.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Great stay and convenient location.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Spark By Hilton Walker Grand Rapids North
Room was very clean, the only thing is I left my shoes behind and when the housekeeping staff found them they threw them away!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Great check in process, incredibly friendly people and wonderful location. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 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 Heritage Hill Historic District are a few top places to visit.
East Beltline
While visiting East Beltline, you might make a stop by sights like Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve and Centerpointe Mall.
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 Voigt House Victorian Museum.
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.
