East Grand Rapids Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Photo by Lisa Osburn
Photo by Lisa Osburn

Popular places to visit

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park featuring wild flowers and outdoor art

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.

Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Downtown Market

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.

Downtown Market
John Ball Zoo

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.

John Ball Zoo
Gerald R. Ford Museum which includes street scenes and a fountain as well as a small group of people

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.

Gerald R. Ford Museum
Grand Rapids Art Museum which includes interior views and art

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 Art Museum
Grand Rapids Children's Museum

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.

Grand Rapids Children's Museum

Activities

Discover the restless spirits that refuse to fade into oblivion on our Grand Rapids' haunted tour.

Grand Rapids Ghosts Tour

AU$39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Grand Rapids Ghosts Tour
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Our pick of the best East Grand Rapids Hotel Deals

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
187 Monroe Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$325 per night from 27 Dec to 28 Dec
AU$325
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in a convenient and nice location close to everything"

Reviewed on 22 Dec. 2024

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
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$170 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
AU$170
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,063 reviews)
"Great property, great staff."

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2024

Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
3 out of 5
40 Louis St NW, Grand Rapids, MI
The price is AU$280 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$280
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (824 reviews)
"Was in town for a Christmas part and the Residence Inn was in a perfect location to walk to everything we needed. Very nice place - would stay again!"

Reviewed on 18 Dec. 2024

Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown,MI
Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown,MI
3.5 out of 5
710 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI
The price is AU$298 per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
AU$298
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"We enjoyed the happiness, friendliness & promptness of the staff. They seemed to truly enjoy their jobs. Also enjoyed the omlet for breakfast. It was the best buffet I've had yet & there was a lot of choices. Also liked the free upgrade. Hope to come back again."

Reviewed on 17 Dec. 2024

Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown,MI
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
310 Pearl Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI
The price is AU$247 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
AU$247
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"It was nice"

Reviewed on 21 Dec. 2024

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
3 out of 5
3251 Deposit Dr, Grand Rapids, MI
The price is AU$214 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
AU$214
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,054 reviews)
Curious thing
"Most every time when we book through Hotels.com, our room is in the back of the building and almost never on the first floor. Once again we are in the back and on the top floor and the building is no where near full."

Reviewed on 10 Dec. 2024

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
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Other neighbourhoods around East Grand Rapids

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East Beltline

While visiting East Beltline, you might make a stop by sights like Centerpointe Mall and Orbit Room.

East Beltline
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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.

Easttown
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East Hills

While visiting East Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and LaFontsee Galleries.

East Hills
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Midtown

While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Fulton Street Farmers Market and Heritage Hill Historic District.

Midtown
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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.

Garfield Park
Meyer May House showing interior views

Heritage Hill

While visiting Heritage Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum.

Heritage Hill

East Grand Rapids Travel Guide

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