East Grand Rapids Travel Guide
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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.
Things to do
Fun Gnocchi Making Class With local Chef in Grand Rapids
Top hotels in East Grand Rapids
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Decent for the price but the restaurant is closed for remodeling. They assured us they had a “convenience store” on site but it was nearly empty so be prepared. It was also such a bummer to stay somewhere for 2 days and not have a single employee I saw SMILE once.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
The staff were all friendly and it was a nice atmosphere. Just a decent amount of traffic noise due to the freeway and possibly from the main road. Also conveniently located close to downtown.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
The property was convenient for our purposes and the room was very good. Downsides are the $18/day parking fee and the odoriferous parking lot stairwells.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
The staff was great, we came in from out town for a wedding and were able to get in our room early to rest before the busy evening ahead of us. The breakfast buffet was great, fully stocked and lots of a variety of items. Our room was clean and bed was super comfortable.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids Airport North by IHG
Easy access parking. Fabulous grocery store across the street for anything you need.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
We stayed here for the fifth third race and it was a perfect weekend being able to be right in the heart of downtown and being able to walk to all the events.
Reviewed on 11 May 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 Centerpointe Mall and Orbit Room.
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.
