Heartside
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 acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
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.
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 theater scene.
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 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.
Things to do
Fun Gnocchi Making Class With local Chef in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Wraiths and Witches Ghost Tours
Top hotels in Heartside
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Rooftop bar. Very clean
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
It was ‘ok’ but an overall disappointment. The slide is broken and they said they’re not sure if they’ll ever repair it. Another guest yelled at our kids at the pool and ruined the experience. I’ll never go back there. Don’t recommend it.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Room was small but overall hotel was pretty cool. Great location, bed was ok but annoyed it was tough to get a cup of coffee in the morning and the espresso machine was down apparently….. would expect better from this hotel to get it fixed quickly or buy another one
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Good location. Nice bar. Clean room
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Nice room. Clean. The parking is a little whack and limited. Figuring out how to get to the actual hotel may be confusing to some. Uber & door dash drivers had a hard time finding it. But good area in relation to distance to things
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel
Parking was safe and easy. Pool was clean.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Heartside
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
Heritage Hill
If you're spending some time in Heritage Hill, Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Southwest
Southwest might not have many top sights, but Downtown Market and Meyer May House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Belknap Lookout
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Belknap Lookout and surrounding area, you can visit Grand Rapids Art Museum and Broadway Grand Rapids.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Fulton Street Farmers Market and Heritage Hill Historic District.
