East Beltline Travel Guide
Grand Rapids
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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.
Things to do
Top hotels in East Beltline
Hilton Garden Inn Grand Rapids East
Everything was great, except having the room next to the pool was a little tough. There was a heavy smell of chlorine in the hallway and people were very noisy right up until the pool closed.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
MainStay Suites
It was a bit dirty and run down. I asked for another blanket at night because mine had weird red stains. They couldn't even find one. They gave me a small blanket.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Grand Rapids Airport
Clean, safe…. Great staff. Great breakfast!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Staff were friendly and helpful. While the hotel was generally clean, it needed some freshening up. With that being said, it was a perfect "close to the airport" and the city hotel. The free airport shuttle was so helpful! I had to leave for the airport at 4am and the driver was in the lobby waiting ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Overall, it was an okay stay. Friday night to Sunday morning. Breakfast was alright, if you like the frozen stuff that thaws out in those metal trays. The waffle area was a mess, but breakfast was fine overall. The pool and hot tub were functional. There was A LOT of loose hair and floating specs ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Great place to stay with a bit of luxury like Nespresso coffee in the room and a wonderful breakfast served in the downstairs restaurant.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Beltline
East Paris
While visiting East Paris, you might make a stop by sights like Patterson Ice Center and Woodland Mall.
East Grand Rapids
Visitors to East Grand Rapids like its restaurants and lake views, and Canepa Tennis Center is a sight worth a stop.
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.
Garfield Park
Garfield Park might not have many top sights, but Downtown Market and Grand Rapids Children's Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Fulton Street Farmers Market and Heritage Hill Historic District.
Heritage Hill
While visiting Heritage Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum.
