Downtown Grand Rapids
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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 great live music and acclaimed theater 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 search for that perfect souvenir at Downtown Market during your stay in Grand Rapids. Experience the acclaimed theater 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 theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Top hotels in Downtown Grand Rapids
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Although the rooms themselves are a bit dated, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Beautiful, historic property with a warm & attentive staff. A true jewel in downtown Grand Rapids.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown
Nice place, good breakfast, easy parking garage
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Parking was right out front. Perfect
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Wonderful hotel stay in a gorgeous corner suite. Very comfortable, good bed, AWESOME showers with good water pressure, nice fridge and microwave, close to Van Andel and some bars/restaurants, and very safe (next door to the GRPD). The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is the free continental breakfast ...
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids
Facility was very nice, 10/10 will stay again.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids
Clean room, friendly staff, allowed us a late checkout which was awesome
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Grand Rapids
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.
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.
Belknap Lookout
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Belknap Lookout and surrounding area, you can visit Grand Rapids Art Museum and Broadway Grand Rapids.
Heritage Hill
If you're spending some time in Heritage Hill, Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum are top sights worth seeing.
East Hills
If you're spending some time in East Hills, Heritage Hill Historic District and LaFontsee Galleries are top sights worth seeing.
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.
