Heartside
Grand Rapids
Popular places to visit
Van Andel Arena
Catch an event at Van Andel Arena during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Grand Rapids Wraiths and Witches Ghost Tours
Top hotels in Heartside
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Very nice hotel and super friendly staff. The drinks at the rooftop bar were unique & very good. The meat tray- not so much.
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Horrible
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
My husband grew up seeing this place and always wanted to stay here. So when he had to go back up to Michigan I thought it would be a nice surprise to book him a room here. First of all they said they had no rooms available. This was after booking the reservation (through Expedia). They all of a ...
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Awsome
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Clean room, allowed for early check in, there was a limited hot breakfast though, but we were informed at check in about that
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
WoodSpring Suites Grand Rapids Kentwood
Chromecast didn't work..no coffee or breakfast. Other than that, it was an okay hotel
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Heartside
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
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.
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.
Southwest
Southwest might not have many top sights, but Downtown Market and Meyer May House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Fulton Street Farmers Market and Heritage Hill Historic District.
