Central Michigan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Central Michigan

Grand Rapids showing a city

Downtown Grand Rapids

While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like DeVos Performance Hall and Heritage Hill Historic District.

Downtown Grand Rapids
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Norton Shores

Travellers come to Norton Shores for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lake Michigan and Hoffmaster State Park while you're in town.

Norton Shores
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Kentwood

Kentwood is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Woodland Mall or Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve.

Kentwood
Muskegon State Park showing boating and general coastal views

Laketon Township

If you're spending some time in Laketon Township, Lake Michigan and Muskegon State Park are top sights worth seeing.

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Lakeside

While Lakeside isn't home to many top sights, Lake Express Ferry Terminal and Lakeshore Bike Trail are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lakeside
Grand Rapids Art Museum showing a city

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.

Heartside
Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth
Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth
3 out of 5
1 Covered Bridge Ln, Frankenmuth, MI
The price is AU$288 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
AU$288
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Frankenmuth. Enjoy free parking, 4 indoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,216 reviews)
"Loved the new water park attached to the hotel. Everyone was helpful, kind and wonderful!!! We will be back!! Great time!"

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
3 out of 5
3333 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
The price is AU$147 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$147
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,362 reviews)
"It was a good stay! Very standard hotel experience, but it’s what we wanted and needed from a hotel at this price point. We didn’t buy anything from the cafe in the lobby, but I saw it was open and the lobby area is clean and well-decorated. We also didn’t use the pool (we hadn’t planned on it at ..."

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Baymont by Wyndham Mt. Pleasant
Baymont by Wyndham Mt. Pleasant
2.5 out of 5
5858 E Pickard St, Mount Pleasant, MI
The price is AU$209 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$209
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mount Pleasant. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Very clean"

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Mt. Pleasant
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Affordable Suites of America Grand Rapids
Affordable Suites of America Grand Rapids
3 out of 5
2701 E Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fireplace in the lobby. Popular attractions Frederik Meijer Gardens and ...
5.2/10 (60 reviews)
"Staff is friendly. Some of the guests however, lack consideration for the property. The way guests leave there trash around the bins is RIDICULOUS"

Reviewed on 18 Mar. 2025

Affordable Suites of America Grand Rapids
The Grand Castle Apartments
The Grand Castle Apartments
4 out of 5
2655 Grand Castle Blvd, Grandville, MI
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in Grandville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions John Ball Zoo and Van ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (62 reviews)
"The apartment was perfect for our stay, great communication and wonderful location!!"

Reviewed on 3 Mar. 2025

The Grand Castle Apartments
2-Bdr Main St. Loft, Pet Friendly!!
2-Bdr Main St. Loft, Pet Friendly!!
Frankenmuth
Stay at this condo in Frankenmuth. Enjoy a garden, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions River Place Shops and The Fortress Golf Course ...
10/10 Exceptional! (309 reviews)
Came to enjoy the water parks
"This was a very nice place to stay. Our primary purpose of visiting Frankenmuth over Spring Break was to allow the kids to enjoy the water parks. The VRBO gave us the flexibility to have our own place away from the noise and crowds, but its central location was perfect for visiting the stores and ..."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

2-Bdr Main St. Loft, Pet Friendly!!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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