Northeast Travel Guide
Grand Rapids
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Top hotels in Northeast

Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Clean room and airport shuttle
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Lots to choose from at breakfast, pool and hot tub area was busy but very nice!
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
It was one of the cleanest places I have ever stayed for a hotel
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
All
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Great hotel
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Clean room. Unbelievable view. Top notch customer service. Plenty of food options.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Northeast

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

Creston
Creston might not have many top sights, but LMCU Ballpark and Celebration! Cinema and IMAX Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

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.

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

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.
Northeast Travel Guide
- Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
- Downtown Market
- Calvin College
- Amway World Headquarters
- LMCU Ballpark
- Tanger Factory Outlet Center
- Meijer Corporate Headquarters
- Grand Valley State University - Pew Campus
- Craig's Cruisers
- Grand Rapids Children's Museum
- Fulton Street Farmers Market
- Public Museum of Grand Rapids
