Downtown Grand Rapids, MI

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Popular places to visit

Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park featuring wildflowers and outdoor art

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.

Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
The African savannah? No, the amazing Lion habitat at John Ball Park Zoo! John Ball Zoological Garden is an urban park located on the west side of the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. The John Ball Zoo is situated on the ravines and bluffs along the west edge of the park. The zoo houses a variety of animals from around the world and is a significant regional attraction. With the Zoo School and Wildlife Conservation Fund the zoo gives something back to the community and world as a whole. The zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums

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.

John Ball Zoo
When visiting the Downtown Market in Grand Rapids, be sure to stop by the Grand Traverse Distillery shop for delicious $5 cocktails and some excellent hospitality. Read more about it here: http://bit.ly/1Sl2oNV

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.

Downtown Market
Gerald R. Ford Museum featuring a fountain and street scenes as well as a small group of people

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.

Gerald R. Ford Museum
Grand Rapids Art Museum featuring art and interior views

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 Art Museum
Hometown, beer city, art prize, Lake Michigan...

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.

Grand Rapids Children's Museum

Things to do

Discover the restless spirits that refuse to fade into oblivion on our Grand Rapids' haunted tour.

Grand Rapids Ghosts Tour

$32
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Grand Rapids Ghosts Tour
2 Hour Pasta Making Class with Local Chef in Grand Rapids

2 Hour Pasta Making Class with Local Chef in Grand Rapids

$75
per adult
2 Hour Pasta Making Class with Local Chef in Grand Rapids
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Grand Rapids

Iconic in GR.

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.

Medical Mile
Grand Rapids Art Museum which includes a city

Heartside

4.5/5(229 area reviews)

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.

Heartside
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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.

Belknap Lookout
Meyer May House which includes interior views

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.

Heritage Hill
You can select to sample from a rotating selections of house made root beers at The Electric Cheetah.

East Hills

If you're spending some time in East Hills, Heritage Hill Historic District and LaFontsee Galleries are top sights worth seeing.

East Hills
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Midtown

4.5/5(30 area reviews)

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

Midtown
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Downtown Grand Rapids, MI

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