Grand Rapids, Michigan
Baxter
Baxter is a southeast neighborhood along Wealthy Street and Baxter Street.
Local Character & History
A reviving Wealthy Street corridor and older homes make Baxter one of the city's changing neighborhoods.
Restaurants & Shopping
Wealthy Street's restaurants and breweries extend into the Baxter neighborhood.
Housing
Housing is mostly early twentieth-century single-family homes and duplexes.
Parks & Recreation
The neighborhood is close to Wilcox Park and Ken-O-Sha Park.
Transportation
Wealthy Street serves the district, with US-131 a few minutes west.
Nearby Attractions
- Wealthy Street businesses
- Wilcox Park
- Eastown
- Downtown Grand Rapids
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baxter the same as Eastown?
No. Baxter is its own neighborhood east of Eastown, though both share the Wealthy Street corridor.