Visit East Grand Rapids
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.
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.
Downtown Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Downtown Market during your stay in Grand Rapids. Experience the great live music 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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Top hotels in East Grand Rapids
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Did not need shuttles.clean room. Staff very good kitchen good
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Breakfast was not free but the restaurant was great. The server named Sailor went above and beyond. Also the driver 'veronica' who worked in maintenence normally was great and she went above and beyond.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
The front desk staff was exceedingly friendly, quick to point out the complementary coffee, cookies, etc., the room is extremely clean all systems in working condition. A very nice hotel.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Yes to all
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Beautiful property. Got a King suite and it was a great room!
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
The staff was really sweet. The rooms have amazing views and the bed is super cozy. Great walkable location.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Grand Rapids
East Beltline
While visiting East Beltline, you might make a stop by sights like Centerpointe Mall and Orbit Room.
Easttown
The restaurants and live music are just a few features travelers 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 Hills
If you're spending some time in East Hills, Heritage Hill Historic District and LaFontsee Galleries are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Fulton Street Farmers Market and Heritage Hill Historic District.
Garfield Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Garfield Park and surrounding area, you can visit Downtown Market and Grand Rapids Children's Museum.
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.
