Midtown
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Millennium Park
Explore the great outdoors at Millennium Park, a lovely green space in Walker. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Sushi Making Cooking Class With Local Chef in Grand Rapids
Top hotels in Midtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Room and hotel were perfect! Super comfortable and clean. Great accommodations. We loved our stay. Just note that it’s about a mile away from downtown so if you plan on spending time down there, it’s a bit of a hike.
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Excellent service at the front desk by Victor. Room was very clean and comfortable. Excellent shower with ddcent water pressure. Convenient location
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Everything was great. Bathroom just felt very small and cramped.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
All good!
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront
Great price, cheap uber in to downtown, awesome river view
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Yes
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
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.
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 Meyer May House are a few top places to visit.
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 DeVos Performance Hall.
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like DeVos Performance Hall and Heritage Hill Historic District.
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.
