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

4.5/5(200 reviews)

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

4.5/5(99 reviews)

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

4.5/5(353 reviews)

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

4.5/5(146 reviews)

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

4.5/5(112 reviews)

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

4/5(99 reviews)

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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Downtown Grand Rapids Hotel Deals

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
187 Monroe Ave Nw Grand Rapids MI
$183 nightly
The price is $216 total per night from Nov 27 to Nov 28
$216 total
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
Beautiful hotel. Clean room, but not huge. Old-school charm. Good location.

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel

CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
83 Monroe Center St NW Grand Rapids MI
$106 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$125 total
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Rooms are clean, and this is a great location.

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025

CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown

3 out of 5
40 Louis St NW Grand Rapids MI
$152 nightly
The price is $179 total per night from Nov 27 to Nov 28
$179 total
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,051 reviews)
Breakfast was not very good. Did not taste good. I’ve had better breakfast at hotels that aren’t as expensive.

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids

3 out of 5
11 Monroe Ave Nw Grand Rapids MI
$169 nightly
The price is $199 total per night from Nov 28 to Nov 29
$199 total
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Ease of check-in

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids
JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids

JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids

4 out of 5
235 Louis Campau Promenade Nw Grand Rapids MI
$269 nightly
The price is $317 total per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
$317 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
The whole experience was absolutely wonderful. Thank you for the professionalism with staff as well.

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025

JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown

3 out of 5
140 Ottawa Ave Grand Rapids MI
$134 nightly
The price is $159 total per night from Dec 19 to Dec 20
$159 total
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Clean room, close to van andel arena!

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown
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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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