Downtown Grand Rapids Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park featuring wild flowers and outdoor art

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.

Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Downtown Market

Downtown Market

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

Downtown Market
John Ball Zoo

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
Grand Rapids Art Museum which includes interior views and art

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
Gerald R. Ford Museum which includes street scenes and a fountain as well as a small group of people

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
Millennium Park

Millennium Park

Explore the great outdoors at Millennium Park, a lovely green space in Walker. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

Millennium Park

Our pick of the best Downtown Grand Rapids Hotel Deals

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$387 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$387
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"A couple things in our room not right that we noted to the desk as we checked out so they gave us a $30 gift card and we had our breakfast at the kitchen"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

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$288 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$288
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,021 reviews)
"We arrived at 3 pm, posted check-in time. Our reserved room (mobility friendly room) was not ready and would not be ready for 30 minutes. We did not have time to wait, they gave us a standard room. The representative handling our check in was unprofessional and rude. An apology and a friendly smile ..."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott 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$321 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$321
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star 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! (999 reviews)
"Easy checkin"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids
CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel

CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
83 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI
The price is AU$201 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$201
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was great, enjoyed happy hour drinks and snacks. Great location."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown

3 out of 5
140 Ottawa Ave, Grand Rapids, MI
The price is AU$284 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$284
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Overall great"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown
JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids

JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids

4 out of 5
235 Louis Campau Promenade Nw, Grand Rapids, MI
The price is AU$517 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$517
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel staff was very professional. The valets were extremely helpful and did such a great job of taking care of our luggage and getting us up to our room. Overall, a wonderful experience."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

JW Marriott Hotel 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
Grand Rapids Art Museum featuring a city

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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Belknap Lookout

When in Belknap Lookout, you can plan a visit to Grand Rapids Art Museum and DeVos Performance Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Belknap Lookout
Meyer May House featuring interior views

Heritage Hill

While visiting Heritage Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum.

Heritage Hill
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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

Downtown Grand Rapids Travel Guide

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