Medical Mile Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 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.
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.
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.
Activities
Fun Gnocchi Making Class With local Chef in Grand Rapids
Our pick of the best Medical Mile Hotel Deals
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Excellent help from the staff
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Very conveniently located!
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
The property was convenient for our purposes and the room was very good. Downsides are the $18/day parking fee and the odoriferous parking lot stairwells.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
We enjoyed our stay, clean room, great breakfast and staff!
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids Airport North by IHG
Easy access parking. Fabulous grocery store across the street for anything you need.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great room, killer view and solid restaurant choices.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Medical Mile
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.
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.
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.
West Grand
While there might not be top attractions in West Grand, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gerald R. Ford Museum and Van Andel Museum Center.
