Ottawa Hills
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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 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.
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.
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.
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 Ottawa Hills
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Staff were friendly and helpful. While the hotel was generally clean, it needed some freshening up. With that being said, it was a perfect "close to the airport" and the city hotel. The free airport shuttle was so helpful! I had to leave for the airport at 4am and the driver was in the lobby waiting ...
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Great place to stay with a bit of luxury like Nespresso coffee in the room and a wonderful breakfast served in the downstairs restaurant.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
No breakfast that was hot broken stoves, my bathroom toilet wouldn’t flush broken handle just hanging there kids running down our hall banging on our door keeping me up all night.
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Grand Rapids
First off - all of the staff was amazing g - the front desk, the dining room, pool area, housekeepers -excellent!!!! The carpet in the room smells disgusting!!!!! Food in the dining room was really good - eaten by adults, a 3yo and a 6yo! That is doing something! Only complaint was the room smell. ...
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
The hotel was easy to access and the staff was very friendly. The only negatives were a very creaky bed and an underwhelming breakfast selection.
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Conveniently located, friendly staff, comfortable accommodations
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ottawa Hills
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 Grand Rapids
Restaurants and lake views are just a few things travelers like about East Grand Rapids. A stop by Canepa Tennis Center is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
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.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Fulton Street Farmers Market and Heritage Hill Historic District.
Southwest
Southwest might not have many top sights, but Downtown Market and Meyer May House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
