Heartside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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.

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.

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.

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 Children's Museum
You can take time to visit Grand Rapids Children's Museum during your travels to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Our pick of the best Heartside Hotel Deals

Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Clean room, friendly staff and great amenities.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Good
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Very nice staff, clean rooms, great breakfast, totally recommend!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Clean staff was awesome
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Clean, spacious, and great location.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Heartside

Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.

Heritage Hill
While visiting Heritage Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum.

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.

Southwest
When in Southwest, you can plan a visit to Downtown Market and Meyer May House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby 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.

Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Fulton Street Farmers Market and Heritage Hill Historic District.

