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 acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
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
Best place ever
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Group dinner for 20 at Wolfgang Puck’s was great for adults and kids. Asian Chicken Sald was a big hit
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Great customer service
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
We had a great stay! Room was clean, breakfast was hot and tasty, bed was comfortable, and the kids loved the pool!
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Great breakfast variety, in a well localized hotel!
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Rooms were clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. Resteraunt had good food
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Grand Rapids
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 Beltline
While visiting East Beltline, you might make a stop by sights like Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve and Centerpointe Mall.
East Hills
If you're spending some time in East Hills, Heritage Hill Historic District and LaFontsee Galleries are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
East Paris
If you're spending some time in East Paris, Patterson Ice Center and Woodland Mall are top sights worth seeing.
