East Hills Travel Guide
Grand Rapids





Popular places to visit

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.

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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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 Hills

Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
There was No Breakfast and the beds were hard
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
It was convenient, next to the highway and close to the downtown area. Room was clean but small. Shuttle service was great, our shuttle driver Veronica was very nice and fun! No complimentary breakfast.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Everything was good the service very good very helpful staff and the room was very clean the parking situation was good maybe be a bit pricey but seems to be the situation every where around town
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Front desk staff was excellent Fantastic hot breakfast buffet
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

WoodSpring Suites Grand Rapids Kentwood
Clean room, refridgerator was nice
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids Airport North by IHG
The rooms were nice and clean. Bed and linens were great. Slept well.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Hills

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

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

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 Meyer May House are a few top places to visit.

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.

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.

Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
