East Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids
Photo by Lisa Osburn
Photo by Lisa Osburn

Popular places to visit

The African savannah? No, the amazing Lion habitat at John Ball Park Zoo! John Ball Zoological Garden is an urban park located on the west side of the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. The John Ball Zoo is situated on the ravines and bluffs along the west edge of the park. The zoo houses a variety of animals from around the world and is a significant regional attraction. With the Zoo School and Wildlife Conservation Fund the zoo gives something back to the community and world as a whole. The zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums

John Ball Zoo

4.5/5(99 reviews)

Visit the native and exotic animals who live at John Ball Zoo during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

John Ball Zoo
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park featuring wildflowers and outdoor art

Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park

4.5/5(200 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, a lovely green space in Grand Rapids. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.

Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
When visiting the Downtown Market in Grand Rapids, be sure to stop by the Grand Traverse Distillery shop for delicious $5 cocktails and some excellent hospitality. Read more about it here: http://bit.ly/1Sl2oNV

Downtown Market

4.5/5(353 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Downtown Market during your stay in Grand Rapids. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Downtown Market
Gerald R. Ford Museum featuring a fountain and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Gerald R. Ford Museum

4.5/5(146 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Gerald R. Ford Museum during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Gerald R. Ford Museum
Hometown, beer city, art prize, Lake Michigan...

Grand Rapids Children's Museum

4/5(99 reviews)

You can take time to visit Grand Rapids Children's Museum during your travels to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Grand Rapids Art Museum featuring art and interior views

Grand Rapids Art Museum

4.5/5(112 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Grand Rapids Art Museum during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

Grand Rapids Art Museum

Other neighborhoods around East Grand Rapids

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East Beltline

While visiting East Beltline, you might make a stop by sights like Centerpointe Mall and Orbit Room.

East Beltline
Yesterdog! Many people know this as the place from American Pie and while the hot dogs may not be exactly "gourmet" the experience itself is worth the visit!! The service is very laid back and the place can get packed late at night but you should definitely add this stop to your grand rapids itinerary!

Easttown

The restaurants and live music are just a few features travelers like about Easttown. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Fulton Street Farmers Market and Meyer May House are a few top places to visit.

Easttown
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Midtown

4.5/5(30 area reviews)

While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Fulton Street Farmers Market and Heritage Hill Historic District.

Midtown
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Garfield Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Garfield Park and surrounding area, you can visit Downtown Market and Grand Rapids Children's Museum.

Garfield Park
Meyer May House which includes interior views

Heritage Hill

If you're spending some time in Heritage Hill, Heritage Hill Historic District and Meyer May House are top sights worth seeing.

Heritage Hill
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East Paris

4/5(419 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in East Paris, Patterson Ice Center and Woodland Mall are top sights worth seeing.

East Paris

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