Visit East 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.
Things to do
Top hotels in East Grand Rapids
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Very nice stuff!
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Staff
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Good pool and fitness center. Breakfast was overall solid.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Yes to all
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Room was nice and clean. The only issue was there was some type of delivery outside at 5:15 am that continued for over 30 minutes. Perhaps we were above a overhead door. Not a peaceful morning.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
The front desk staff was amazing. The room smelled like cigarettes but had a fabulous view.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Grand Rapids
East Beltline
While visiting East Beltline, you might make a stop by sights like Centerpointe Mall and Orbit Room.
Easttown
The restaurants and live music are just a few features travellers 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 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.
Garfield Park
Garfield Park might not have many top sights, but Downtown Market and Grand Rapids Children's Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Heritage Hill
While visiting Heritage Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum.
