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Grand Rapids, Michigan

Midtown Grand Rapids

Midtown runs along Michigan Street northeast of downtown, near the city's hospital district.

Local Character & History

Medical campuses, older homes and new apartments mix in a neighborhood with heavy daily foot traffic.

Restaurants & Shopping

Michigan Street holds restaurants and cafes serving hospital staff and residents.

Housing

Housing includes early twentieth-century homes, apartments and new medical-district residential buildings.

Parks & Recreation

The neighborhood is close to Riverside Park and to downtown's riverfront.

Transportation

Michigan Street and College Avenue serve the district, with downtown a few minutes away.

Nearby Attractions

  • Medical Mile
  • Riverside Park
  • Heritage Hill
  • Downtown Grand Rapids

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Medical Mile?

The Medical Mile is the hospital and research corridor along Michigan Street in Grand Rapids, including Spectrum Health and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine facilities.

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