Downtown Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids
Visit Downtown Grand Rapids
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Van Andel Arena
Catch an event at Van Andel Arena during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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.
Heritage Hill Historic District
Lining the streets of this old residential area are more than 1,000 houses of 60 different designs. Spot Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece among these historic homes.
Things to do
Grand Rapids Wraiths and Witches Ghost Tours
Grand Rapids Wraiths and Witches Ghost Tours
Top hotels in Downtown Grand Rapids
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Everything was excellent. The only complaint we had is that a microwave is not a standard amenity.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Good breakfast Courteous staff
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown
Breakfast was great hospitality fantastic
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids
Yes, love the buffet! Staff wonderful. Room very clean.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel
We picked the hotel for the location and the character. It was good for that, but the rest of the experience was not great. The television didn't work so we had to get the front desk. Even after getting help, it only partially worked and it was difficult to change the channels. The parking was weird. ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids
Nice downtown location. Convenient access to the Van Andel Arena. Great parking structure for an additional fee. All staff extremely friendly. We had a very spacious room but it felt outdated with items showing a lot of wear and outlets not having USB or C charging stations. A lot of odd and different ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
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 La Grande Vitesse or Heritage Hill Historic District.
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.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Fulton Street Farmers Market and Heritage Hill Historic District.
East Hills
While visiting East Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and LaFontsee Galleries.
