Downtown Grand Rapids Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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Frederik Meijer Gardens & 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.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
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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.

John Ball Zoo
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Downtown Market

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Downtown Market during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Downtown Market
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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.

Gerald R. Ford Museum
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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.

Grand Rapids Art Museum
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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.

Grand Rapids Children's Museum

Activities

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Grand Rapids Ghosts Tour

AU$45
Per adult
Grand Rapids Ghosts Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Grand Rapids Hotel Deals

CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, Ascend Hotel Collection
CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, Ascend Hotel Collection
3 out of 5
83 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$285 per night from 30 May to 31 May
AU$285
per night
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this 3-star boutique hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"I enjoyed the look of the room (exposed brick was quaint). The bed was a little soft for my liking. Only had a nightstand on one side of the bed and we weren’t able to find anyone at the front desk when we checked out (this was undoubtedly due to the fact that there was a power outage, so it did ..."

Reviewed on 5 May 2024

CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, Ascend Hotel Collection
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
187 Monroe Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI
The price is AU$406 per night from 25 May to 26 May
AU$406
per night
25 May - 26 May
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Stayed at the Amway for one night as we were going to a concert at the Vanandel arena. Upon check in, I asked if they had any upgrades as this was our first stay at this hotel. The clerk at the desk gave us an absolute beautiful upgrade with the view of the Grand river, a Jacuzzi bathtub in a king ..."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
3 out of 5
40 Louis St NW, Grand Rapids, MI
The price is AU$295 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$295
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (621 reviews)
Clean and safety measures in place.
"The room was very clean and had a very well equipped kitchenette. Front desk staff was friendly and professional. Check in went smoothly. Safety was ensured with key entry to doors as well as elevators."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown
3 out of 5
140 Ottawa Ave, Grand Rapids, MI
The price is AU$308 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$308
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Some hiccups, but still good.
"A little hard to figure out where to park to check in, but after that it was good. Also, had a little difficulty getting out of the garage. Front desk said our card was good until 6, but we couldn’t get in the hotel doors with it to get to the parking garage, so we walked up the ramp, then parking ..."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown
Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
3 out of 5
161 Ottawa Avenue N.W., Grand Rapids, MI
The price is AU$314 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$314
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Walkable to Van Andel."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids
3 out of 5
11 Monroe Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI
The price is AU$308 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$308
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"It was perfectly located downtown and the staff was great!"

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Grand Rapids

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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.

Medical Mile
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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.

Heartside
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Roosevelt Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Roosevelt Park and surrounding area, you can visit Downtown Market and Van Andel Arena.

Roosevelt Park
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Midtown

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

Midtown
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Fulton Heights

While there might not be top attractions in Fulton Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fulton Street Farmers Market and Grand Rapids Children's Museum.

Fulton Heights
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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 Grand Rapids Children's Museum are a few top places to visit.

Easttown

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