Downtown Grand Rapids Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Grand Rapids
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 great live music 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.
DeVos Performance Hall
You can get tickets for a performance at DeVos Performance Hall during your stay in Grand Rapids. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Activities
Fun Dumpling Making Class With a Local Chef in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids: Fun Dumpling Making Class With a Local Chef
Our pick of the best Downtown Grand Rapids Hotel Deals
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
"We stayed for a convention and never had to leave, we were able to purchase anything we needed or forgot, The ice cream bars in the gift shop are amazing 10/10"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"The staff at this hotel were great! Everyone was very nice and helpful. The location was also great and within walking distance to lots of gems. The room however was not the best I’ve stayed in. The bathroom was questionably clean with yellow drips down all of the walls. The TV only worked part of ..."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids
"All around perfect stay! The suite was comfortable and well appointed. The staff at the check-in counter were helpful and friendly. The valet parking staff were exceptional."
Reviewed on 16 June 2026
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown
"Very clean room. Staff were friendly and helpful. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
"It was good"
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids
"Very bad parking expecially for my handicapped husband not a handicap friendly hotel"
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Grand Rapids
Kentwood
Kentwood is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Woodland Mall or Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve.
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.
East Grand Rapids
Visitors to East Grand Rapids like its restaurants and lake views, and Canepa Tennis Center is a sight worth a stop.
John Ball Park
While visiting John Ball Park, you might make a stop by sights like John Ball Zoo and Public Museum of Grand Rapids.
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.
