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
Grand Rapids Art Museum featuring 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
Windmill Island featuring a garden and wild flowers

Downtown Holland

If you're spending some time in Downtown Holland, New Holland Brewing and Windmill Island are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Holland
Muskegon State Park showing general coastal views and boating

Laketon Township

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

Laketon Township
Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront

Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront

3 out of 5
270 Ann Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI
The price is AU$175 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$175
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
6.2/10 (1,042 reviews)
"Convenient place for me to say. Staff is efficient and nice I wasn’t thrilled with the cleanliness of my first 2 days. However, the staff cleaned my room so well, after 2 days, I was impressed"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront
Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth

Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth

3 out of 5
1 Covered Bridge Ln, Frankenmuth, MI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$308 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$308
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,466 reviews)
"Desk help should have a map to help customers find the elevators to their rooms. It’s a large hotel."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 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
Stay at this 3-star 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! (2,128 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Storm knocked the TV out for a few hours but other than that everything was great especially the staff"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
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 ...
5.6/10 (85 reviews)
"It was very nice, spacious. Definitely a great spot to stay!"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Affordable Suites of America Grand Rapids
Lost Arrow Resort

Lost Arrow Resort

3 out of 5
1749 Bomanville Rd, Gladwin, MI
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly cabin in Gladwin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour business center. Popular attractions Clement Township Park ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (43 reviews)
Beautiful cabins on the river
"Amazing. New updates in cabins. Cozy. Kayaking was great. Pool and whirlpool was so relaxing and fun. I will be returning back soon."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Lost Arrow Resort
Aloha Beach Club Resort

Aloha Beach Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
3358 US-23, Oscoda, MI
Stay at this 3.5-star beach cottage in Oscoda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach.
7.8/10 Good! (54 reviews)
"Cool place. Very relaxing"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Aloha Beach Club Resort
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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