Midtown 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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Fulton Street Farmers Market
During your trip to Grand Rapids, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Fulton Street Farmers Market. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Fun Gnocchi Making Class With local Chef in Grand Rapids
Top hotels in Midtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Staff was very helpful and the room was clean.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Great service
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
We’ve stayed here many times in the past, so take that into account. Room was nice as always, really liked the gym as well. Many options of equipment. Front desk gal was a bit nonchalant at check in. Almost seemed like I was a hinderance to her day. Really the only disappointment of the trip, but ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Rooms were very clean and staff was super friendly. My furnace was making a loud squeaking and they promptly got me into a new room. Even when we had to check out early (late in the night) because we had gotten into a car accident on the way home and needed to go home, they were very kind with ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
The room was clean, and all the front desk staff that we dealt with were very friendly and helpful. I would most definitely stay here again while in the area.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Spark By Hilton Walker Grand Rapids North
Room was very clean, the only thing is I left my shoes behind and when the housekeeping staff found them they threw them away!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
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.
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.
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.
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
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.
