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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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
Best place ever
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Group dinner for 20 at Wolfgang Puck’s was great for adults and kids. Asian Chicken Sald was a big hit
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Great customer service
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
The room was very clean & the staff was amazing & so polite!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Yes
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Rooms were clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. Resteraunt had good food
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around East Grand Rapids
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 Beltline
While visiting East Beltline, you might make a stop by sights like Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve and Centerpointe Mall.
East Hills
While visiting East Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and LaFontsee Galleries.
Heritage Hill
While visiting Heritage Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum.
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.
East Paris
While visiting East Paris, you might make a stop by sights like Patterson Ice Center and Woodland Mall.
