East Beltline Travel Guide
Grand Rapids


Visit East Beltline
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.

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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Gnocchi Making Class With a Local Chef in Grand Rapids
Top hotels in East Beltline

Hilton Garden Inn Grand Rapids East
"Great stay! Clean rooms, nice pool and hot tub. Nice staff."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

MainStay Suites
"Good for short stays"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Grand Rapids Airport
"Nos dejaron si reserva. Llegamos y no había la habitación que habíamos reservado. Nos hicieron esperar como 30 minutos. Finalmente ni las disculpas del caso. La persona que atendía en la recepción no tenia empatía ni era cortez. Pesimo servicio y capacidad de resolución del problema. No vuelvo nunca ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Knights Inn Grand Rapids
"I booked this room just 20 minutes before arriving. When we pulled up, there were clearly drug deals happening outside the hotel, and we did not feel safe staying there. I immediately contacted Hotels.com to report the situation, but they did not issue a refund or credit. As a result, I had to book ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

The Center Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
"I called several times to get picked up from the airport with no answer. I had to pay for an uber. Really disappointed and frustrated when I am counting on the airport shuttle to give me a ride and the fail to show up or answer the phone."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
"The room was amazing! You need your card to get to the floors so I felt very safe. They offered a shuttle anywhere within 2 miles. It was walking distance from GLC live at 20 Monroe and Van Andrel. I would highly recommend and plan on staying there again."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Beltline

East Paris
While visiting East Paris, you might make a stop by sights like Patterson Ice Center and Woodland Mall.

East Grand Rapids
Visitors to East Grand Rapids like its restaurants and lake views, and Canepa Tennis Center is a sight worth a stop.

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 Hills
While visiting East Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and LaFontsee Galleries.

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.

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