Downtown Grand Rapids
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Visit Downtown 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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

Downtown Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Downtown Market during your trip to 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.
Top hotels in Downtown Grand Rapids

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Did not have breakfast. Room was clean enough.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The rooms are very nice & clean. The staff was friendly & helpful but didn’t seem very knowledgeable about the area.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids
Clean room, comfortable bed, friendly staff
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
The parking situation is unusual. Very confusing for a senior to figure it out. We parked in a garage across from the hotel, but found out that it was not the hotels parking structure. After lugging our bags across the street from the parking lot, I asked about compensation for the cost of the parking ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids
The whole experience was absolutely wonderful. Thank you for the professionalism with staff as well.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown
Great
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Grand Rapids

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.

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.

Belknap Lookout
When in Belknap Lookout, you can plan a visit to Grand Rapids Art Museum and Broadway Grand Rapids, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Heritage Hill
While visiting Heritage Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum.

East Hills
While visiting East Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and LaFontsee Galleries.

Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Fulton Street Farmers Market and Heritage Hill Historic District.
