Eastown is one of the most unique and oldest communities in Grand Rapids. Just 5 minutes from Downtown, you'll find tons of locally-owned businesses, unique shops, entertainment, and restaurants in the pedestrian and bike friendly neighborhood of Eastown.
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Annual BestPlaces Comfort Index: 6.6/10
❄️ Winter Low in January: 16° F
☀️ Summer High in July: 82° F
☔️ Rain: 37 inches per year
❄️ Snow: 64 inches per year
Eastown has a ton of locally owned, unique businesses. Some of our favorites include Eastown Antiques, LORDE for clean and vegan skincare and makeup, Spirit Dreams Unique Gift Store, and Redux Books.
Downtown offers a huge variety of restaurants. Some of our favorites are Matchbox Diner & Drinks, Terra, Wolfgang's Restaurant, and Yesterdog.
A few local breweries to check out include Harmony Brewing Company, Mulligan's Pub, and East West Brewing Company.
