Heartside Travel Guide
Grand Rapids
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Heartside
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
The staff was outstanding!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
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Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Stay was ok. Nothing special. Decent pricing compared to nearby locations for a spur of the moment stay. Place was clean. Seemed like staff was under stocked for stays as we couldn't get any more blankets or pillows, and the kitchen staff was pretty rude. Parking garage was a little confusing and ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel
Great weekend!!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Only thing I would complain about is the breakfast. Had a big event at Van Andel Arena the night before and a ton of people stayed here to. The event lasted longer than most people stay up and so we were all sluggish in the morning and didn’t make it to breakfast until 9, breakfast was until 930. ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Everything was clean and in working order in our room. The housekeeper was very nice and polite. All the staff we’re welcoming
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Heartside
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
Heritage Hill
While visiting Heritage Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum.
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.
Southwest
When in Southwest, you can plan a visit to Downtown Market and Meyer May House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Fulton Street Farmers Market and Heritage Hill Historic District.
