Easttown Travel Guide
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.
Things to do
Fun Gnocchi Making Class With local Chef in Grand Rapids
Top hotels in Easttown
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
The staff was very helpful in accommodating our group of 12!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
My husband grew up seeing this place and always wanted to stay here. So when he had to go back up to Michigan I thought it would be a nice surprise to book him a room here. First of all they said they had no rooms available. This was after booking the reservation (through Expedia). They all of a ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Very easy to get to from airport. You can be downtown Grand Rapids and parked in a ramp across from DeVos center in 10 minutes by car. The breakfast area had more selections than most hotels offer.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
The hotel was nice. The bed was comfortable and the shower was good. I appreciated it having a seat attached to the wall. Room was clean.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
The shower was terrible. Either really
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
WoodSpring Suites Grand Rapids Kentwood
Chromecast didn't work..no coffee or breakfast. Other than that, it was an okay hotel
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Easttown
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.
East Grand Rapids
Visitors to East Grand Rapids like its restaurants and lake views, and Canepa Tennis Center is a sight worth a stop.
Heartside
Heartside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Van Andel Arena and Grand Rapids Children's Museum while in the area.
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.
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
