East Hills Travel Guide
Grand Rapids
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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.
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.
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 Hills
The Center Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
"I had a few issues with the stay. At first I was given a key to a dirty room. It took some time to finally get a key to a clean room. I was in a bit of a hurry so this was an inconvenience. Then the air conditioner in the room was extremely noisy. It was really difficult to sleep with the noise. ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Clean room. The staff was great!"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids Airport North by IHG
"one of our 2 rooms had a musty smell to it. otherwise it was a great stay."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront
"This hotel is rundown, poorly maintained and dirty. The first room they put in had a hair in the shower, on the bathroom floor and on the sheets. There was food on the floor, a broken lamp in the corner and a blind that wouldn’t go up. Not to mention the smell- terrible! It was obvious the cleaning ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
"The pool was cold and the hot tub didn’t work."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
"Coffee and hot water always available. Also, bananas, apples and granola bars. Loved staying there."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Where to stay in East Hills
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.
