Highland Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Highland Park
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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.
Our pick of the best Highland Park Hotel Deals
The Center Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
"We had a crazy experience with our last visit; their card reader was messed up, and we were charged twice for our stay. The staff was very apologetic and did everything possible to attempt to correct the issue. Unfortunately, during the process of trying to correct the issue, our card was overcharged ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
"This is an amazing hotel. An absolute gem. We cannot wait to return and really explore the property."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
"Staff was very helpful and friendly. Loved the shuttle service!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
"Very nice hotel. Clean, good breakfast and close to Meijer Gardens and several restaurants. Staff was friendly and efficient."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
"The staff was helpful and friendly, the room was clean and nice. Location was great. We would stay again. My only issue was the way the building is set, with its entrance in a gated garage, its confusing how to enter for check in. There is nothing posted to help point you in the right direction."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids Airport North by IHG
"The staff was friendly & the place was relatively clean. The bathrooms are really nice and beds are comfortable. The room smelled really musty and the breakfast was really lacking."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highland Park
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Fulton Street Farmers Market and Heritage Hill Historic District.
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.
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.
Heritage Hill
While visiting Heritage Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum.
East Hills
While visiting East Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and LaFontsee Galleries.
