Downtown Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids
![Grand Rapids showing a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/299000/299993-Southwest-Michigan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Grand Rapids showing a bridge, a sunset and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/299000/299915-Michigan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Grand Rapids featuring a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/300000/300152-Grand-Rapids-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Grand Rapids which includes a fountain and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/300000/300167-Grand-Rapids-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Grand Rapids which includes heritage elements, a garden and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/299000/299998-Southwest-Michigan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Visit Downtown Grand Rapids
Popular places to visit
![Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park featuring wild flowers and outdoor art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/300000/300584-Frederik-Meijer-Gardens-And-Sculpture-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/03626df90cb4d106df0a7a6917d21c9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Downtown Market](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/02f201724c03cd42933070bb89de9bca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Downtown Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Downtown Market during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
![Gerald R. Ford Museum which includes street scenes and a fountain as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/300000/300177-Grand-Rapids-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 showing interior views and art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/300000/300145-Grand-Rapids-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8380091cf60a72e77ecb0239a4ecbcbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
![Grand Rapids: Judy Garland Museum Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48874444/2a031958-21ca-478c-9604-2f6b4cdd1b77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Grand Rapids: Judy Garland Museum Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown Grand Rapids
![Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8800/8766/dc69a079_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2025
![Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36100000/36093500/36093410/395cdcbb_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2025
![Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60100000/60094500/60094436/d7308502_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2025
![CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, Ascend Hotel Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9810000/9800500/9800490/f2880bd2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2025
![JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1710000/1709300/1709225/106e23f7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2024
![Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18800/18705/cf10ac41_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Grand Rapids
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Medical Mile
You'll enjoy the churches and shopping in Medical Mile. You might want to make time for a stop at Heritage Hill Historic District or La Grande Vitesse.
![Grand Rapids Art Museum showing a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/299000/299992-Southwest-Michigan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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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.
![Meyer May House showing interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/300000/300480-Meyer-May-House.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Heritage Hill
While visiting Heritage Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum.
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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.
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West Grand
While there might not be top attractions in West Grand, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gerald R. Ford Museum and Public Museum of Grand Rapids.