Northeast 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.

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.

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.
DeVos Performance Hall
You can get tickets for a performance at DeVos Performance Hall during your stay in Grand Rapids. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Top hotels in Northeast

Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Great people at check in. Room was clean and spacious, near lots of restaurants and they had a 24 hour shuttle to the airport!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Good
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Very nice the staff gentlemen was a littel un personal but overall it was a great time.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Clean, spacious, and great location.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Clean rooms nice view
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Staff was great! Room could have used a bit more attention.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
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 Huff Park and LMCU Ballpark are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

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.

Heritage Hill
While visiting Heritage Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum.

Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
