Neighborhood Guide: Heritage Hill
Wednesday, February 08
According to the National Register of Historic Places, Heritage Hill is one of the largest urban historic districts in the United States. This neighborhood holds practically every style of American architecture from Old Victorian to Colonial Revival with 1,300 homes dated as early as 1843. This d...
Neighborhood Guide: Belknap Lookout
Wednesday, February 08
Blending traditional architecture with new construction is the Belknap Lookout neighborhood. Located right outside the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, this lookout has become an attraction to many locals who wish to see the sunset during the summer days. The neighborhood is surrounded by Leonard ...
Neighborhood Guide: Creston
Wednesday, February 08
Named the largest neighborhood in Grand Rapids, with over 25,000 residents, Creston is home to great schools, parks, and trails. Creston has been ranked by Realtor.com and it makes sense with the growing Creston Business District. five minutes from Downtown Grand Rapids, this neighborhood is a w...
Neighborhood Guide: West Side
Wednesday, February 08
The well-respected neighborhood of West Side Grand Rapids, connected to downtown Grand Rapids by a footbridge in 1842, was initially inhabited by Irish, Polish, and German immigrants. During this time these communities began to establish diverse business districts among residential streets. Curre...
Neighborhood Guide: Eastown
Wednesday, February 08
Within the great city of Grand Rapids lies the favored neighborhood Eastown. Located along Wealthy Street, Eastown is home to many hidden gems. Also named “Greenwich Village”, this commuter suburb has come a long way. Rather than tearing down meaningful and historic buildings, the decaying establ...
Alger Heights Grand Rapids, MI: Your Guide to the Neighborhood
Wednesday, September 07
Alger Heights has many parks, a close-knit residential community and business association, and is known to be a nice family neighborhood by current and former residents. Alger Heights also offers a wide range of tiny mom-and-pop local businesses and eateries within walking distance. Anyone, at an...