East Hills Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
LaFontsee Galleries
You can spend time exploring the galleries in LaFontsee Galleries during your trip to Grand Rapids. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Our pick of the best East Hills Hotel Deals
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Rooms are clean, staff is nice, and the location is great. The mall is right across the street and there are other places of interest within minutes of the hotel. Our go to when in Grand Rapids.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Great location, friendly staff, easy check in, good food! Clean and updated facilities!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
This hotel is a hidden gem! Right off the highway, 7 mins from Van Andel, they allow pets, mobile check-in and check-out, feee breakfast, covered parking, rooms are clean and quiet…..
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
All around great place. From check in to check out. Great staff, clean, great location, great bar on the 8th floor with great service. We will be back!
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Wonderful and friendly staff! Super clean room! Great breakfast.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Clean room, staff, breakfast was amazing! The restaurants close by
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Hills
Heritage Hill
While visiting Heritage Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Fulton Street Farmers Market and Heritage Hill Historic District.
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.
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.
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
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.
