East Hills
East Hills
Walkable, character-filled neighborhood anchored by the Cherry Street District — Grand Rapids' most popular urban restaurant corridor and a gateway between Heritage Hill and Eastown.
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Location
East Hills is located between Heritage Hill (west) and Eastown (east), bounded by Union Avenue to the west, Fuller Avenue to the east, Fulton Street to the north, and Wealthy Street to the south.
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East Hills combines the architectural charm of older Grand Rapids with a thriving modern dining and nightlife scene. The Cherry Street District is the neighborhood's commercial spine, earning national recognition for its craft brewery density and farm-to-table dining. Homes range from Victorian-era structures near Heritage Hill to mid-century bungalows in the sub-neighborhoods of Orchard Hill and Fairmont Square.
History
East Hills developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as an extension of Grand Rapids' urban core. The neighborhood experienced decades of middle-class stability followed by disinvestment in the late 20th century, before being transformed by the craft beer revolution and independent restaurant culture beginning in the 2000s.
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Nearby Retail & Dining
- Cherry Street District — Craft breweries, farm-to-table restaurants, boutiques (On-street)
- Wealthy Street SE — Coffee, bakeries, wine bars, independent dining (0.3 mi south)
Healthcare & Essentials
- Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital Hospital (1.2 mi northwest)
- Trinity Health Grand Rapids (Saint Mary's) Hospital (0.8 mi southwest)
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