East Beltline Travel Guide
Grand Rapids
Visit East Beltline
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Millennium Park
Explore the great outdoors at Millennium Park, a lovely green space in Walker. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Fun Gnocchi Making Class With local Chef in Grand Rapids
Top hotels in East Beltline
Hilton Garden Inn Grand Rapids East
"Super nice staff, very helpful, very clean and great property!"
Reviewed on 2 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
"I booked this room just 20 minutes before arriving. When we pulled up, there were clearly drug deals happening outside the hotel, and we did not feel safe staying there. I immediately contacted Hotels.com to report the situation, but they did not issue a refund or credit. As a result, I had to book ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Center Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
"On check in the 3 staff members seemed like they had never worked at the hotel before and it was a very slow process. There was a single bar of soap for the room and no other toiletries. Lastly, for 3 hours on our check-out morning we were without hot water and weren’t able to shower. Would not recommend ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
"We visit here a least yearly as my daughter competes at the center. We love just having to walk across the skywalk and be at the performance center. Staff is always great and accommodating no complaints."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids Airport North by IHG
"Everything"
Reviewed on 4 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 Art 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.
