Downtown Grand Rapids Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial view of the downtown buildings in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Aerial view of the downtown buildings in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Downtown Grand Rapids is second largest metropolitan area in entire Michigan state.
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Releasing floating lanterns during ArtPrize in Grand Rapids. This is a month long art event that takes over the entire city in Sept/Oct. People travel from around the country to visit the city during this awesome festival. I go every year and am amazed by the creative talent and diversity of the art. I always look forward to the next one!!

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
The African savannah? No, the amazing Lion habitat at John Ball Park Zoo! John Ball Zoological Garden is an urban park located on the west side of the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. The John Ball Zoo is situated on the ravines and bluffs along the west edge of the park. The zoo houses a variety of animals from around the world and is a significant regional attraction. With the Zoo School and Wildlife Conservation Fund the zoo gives something back to the community and world as a whole. The zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums

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
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
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
Heritage Hill Historic District showing a house

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.

Heritage Hill Historic District

DeVos Performance Hall

You can get tickets for a performance at DeVos Performance Hall during your stay in Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

DeVos Performance Hall

Activities

Fun Gnocchi Making Class With local Chef in Grand Rapids

Fun Gnocchi Making Class With local Chef in Grand Rapids

AU$112
per adult
Fun Gnocchi Making Class With local Chef in Grand Rapids
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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
The price is AU$403 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
AU$403
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
The staff was amazing, friendly and helpful. The restaurant choices were great for adults and kids. The pool was a huge hit. We were in town for a hockey tournament and being able to use the skywalk was a BIG plus!

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

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$267 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$267
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,088 reviews)
The staff were helpful, room was clean & comfortable & breakfast was nice. It would be helpful to have a few more drinking glasses or plastic cups for the bathroom.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
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$184 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
AU$184
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Friendly staff

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel
JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids

JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids

4 out of 5
235 Louis Campau Promenade Nw Grand Rapids MI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$499 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
AU$499
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Facility was very nice, 10/10 will stay again.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown

3 out of 5
140 Ottawa Ave Grand Rapids MI
The price is AU$267 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
AU$267
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
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Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place 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$332 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$332
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Star was amazing. Convenient location. Clean rooms. Great coffee.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

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
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 Broadway Grand Rapids, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Belknap Lookout
Meyer May House which includes 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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Midtown

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

Midtown
Van Andel Museum Center showing interior views

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.

John Ball Park

Downtown Grand Rapids Travel Guide

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