Visit East Grand Rapids
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 East Grand Rapids
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
All excellent
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Always a pleasure to stay here, it’s clean, rooms are beautiful and staff is very polite.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Staff was very helpful and the room was clean.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
I absolutely love the decor of the hotel. I loved the room. I love the fact that you had large towels. And the rooftop bar was amazing and the staff was very nice.
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Just meat item options was only 1
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Good room service
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
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.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Fulton Street Farmers Market and Heritage Hill Historic District.
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.
