East Beltline Travel Guide
Grand Rapids
Visit East Beltline
Popular places to visit
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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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.
Top hotels in East Beltline
Hilton Garden Inn Grand Rapids East
"We stayed for ten days while in town for a wedding. Great location and nice property"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Grand Rapids Airport
"The staff was amazing from the time we walked in to the time we walked out they were very accommodating and very kind and smiling faces. It’s not often you go somewhere and everyone is happy and smiling. And I mean everyone we ran into front door staff, the housekeeping, janitors, those who were ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Knights Inn Grand Rapids
"Arrived (June 5, 2026) to discover that the Knights Inn was CLOSED. No cars in the lot, doors locked and the Knights Inn sign was removed. I guess the place was closed permanently months ago. This has never happened to me before. I was never alerted after making the reservation back in March, 2026. ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
The Center Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
"The hotel appears to have changed management recently and may need some time to get everything running smoothly. The front desk staff were not particularly friendly, and it was a little disappointing to see a property with so much potential not operating at its best. That said, we still had a pleasant ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
"A motel 6 wrapped in crown molding, the rooms are terrible for the price. It felt like place living on old memories and a cheap wallet for operational upkeep."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids Airport North by IHG
"The staff at the front counter was very unhelpful and could not help with small accommodation, in relation to a disability or anything waking relation to being an IHG member and points"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Where to stay in East Beltline
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
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.
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.
East Grand Rapids
Visitors to East Grand Rapids like its restaurants and lake views, and Canepa Tennis Center is a sight worth a stop.
John Ball Park
While visiting John Ball Park, you might make a stop by sights like John Ball Zoo and Public Museum of Grand Rapids.
