Visit East 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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Activities
Fun Gnocchi Making Class With local Chef in Grand Rapids
Our pick of the best East Grand Rapids Hotel Deals
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Breakfast was paid
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Always a pleasure to stay here, it’s clean, rooms are beautiful and staff is very polite.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Staff was very helpful and the room was clean.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
I absolutely love the decor of the hotel. I loved the room. I love the fact that you had large towels. And the rooftop bar was amazing and the staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
friendly staff.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Good room service
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Grand Rapids
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 Heritage Hill Historic District are a few top places to visit.
East Beltline
While visiting East Beltline, you might make a stop by sights like Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve and Centerpointe Mall.
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.
Garfield Park
Garfield Park might not have many top sights, but Downtown Market and Grand Rapids Children's Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Paris
While visiting East Paris, you might make a stop by sights like Patterson Ice Center and Woodland Mall.
