Popular places to visit
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Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
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.
![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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/03626df90cb4d106df0a7a6917d21c9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 theater scene and great live music.
![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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/02f201724c03cd42933070bb89de9bca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Downtown Market
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.
![Gerald R. Ford Museum featuring a fountain and street scenes as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/300000/300177-Grand-Rapids-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Gerald R. Ford Museum
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.
![Grand Rapids Art Museum featuring art and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/300000/300145-Grand-Rapids-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Grand Rapids Art Museum
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.
![Hometown, beer city, art prize, Lake Michigan...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8380091cf60a72e77ecb0239a4ecbcbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
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.
Other neighborhoods around Easttown
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Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Fulton Street Farmers Market and Heritage Hill Historic District.
![Meyer May House which includes interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/300000/300480-Meyer-May-House.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Heritage Hill
If you're spending some time in Heritage Hill, Heritage Hill Historic District and Meyer May House are top sights worth seeing.
![Gotta love this little guy!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/80992debd47e6f2bf0de57b39166ea78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
East Grand Rapids
The restaurants and lake views are a few reasons travelers visit East Grand Rapids. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Woodland Mall and Fulton Street Farmers Market are a few top sights nearby.
![Grand Rapids Art Museum which includes a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/299000/299992-Southwest-Michigan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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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.
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Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like DeVos Performance Hall and Heritage Hill Historic District.