Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, Grand Rapids

Name: Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
Address: Grand Rapids, United States

#59 among attractions in Grand Rapids

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The Helen DeVos Children's Hospital is a nationally ranked, freestanding, 241-bed, pediatric acute care children's hospital located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is affiliated with the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and is a member of the Spectrum health system, the only children's hospital in the system. The hospital provides comprehensive pediatric specialties and subspecialties to infants, children, teens, and young adults aged 0–18 throughout Grand Rapids region and features an ACS verified level I pediatric trauma center. Its regional pediatric intensive-care unit and neonatal intensive care units serve the region. It is named for Helen DeVos, wife of Amway founder Richard DeVos, a major donor. ()

Founded: 1970 (54 years ago)Beds: 241Coordinates: 42°58'14"N, 85°39'57"W

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Helen DeVos Children's Hospital – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grand Rapids Art Museum, Van Andel Arena, La Grande Vitesse, Fountain Street Church.

0.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) stands as a beacon of culture and creativity. This modern art museum, notable for its sleek, contemporary architecture, offers visitors an opportunity to explore a diverse...
0.6 miSW
Convention center, Hockey, Music venue
Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids
17 min walk • Van Andel Arena is a 12,000 plus seat multi-purpose arena, situated in the Heartside district of Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. The arena attracted over five million patrons in its first 5 years, 1995-2001.
~1380 ftW
Monuments and statues
La Grande Vitesse, Grand Rapids
7 min walk • La Grande Vitesse, a public sculpture by American artist Alexander Calder, is located on the large concrete plaza surrounding City Hall and the Kent County Building in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.
~1990 ftS
Church
Fountain Street Church, Grand Rapids
10 min walk • Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was for a time unique in the United States as being large, religiously liberal and non-denominational in a notably conservative city.
0.4 miSW
Park, Music venue
Rosa Parks Circle, Grand Rapids
12 min walk • Rosa Parks Circle is a plaza located in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan. During the warmer months it is a multipurpose facility, acting as a venue for events like concerts or dances put on by the Grand Rapids Original Swing Society.
0.5 miS
Memorial
Kent County Civil War Monument, Grand Rapids
13 min walk • The Kent County Civil War Monument is an historic landmark in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The monument is in a small triangular downtown park, bounded by Division Avenue and Monroe Avenue. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
0.4 miW
Concert hall, Theater, Convention center
DeVos Place Convention Center, Grand Rapids
10 min walk • DeVos Place Convention Center, erected in 2004 on the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a multi-purpose convention center. It is named for Richard DeVos, who donated $20 million towards its construction.
0.5 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
St. Cecilia Music Center, Grand Rapids
12 min walk • The St. Cecilia Music Center, built in 1894 as the St. Cecilia Society Building, is a performance space located at 24 Ransom Avenue NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
~680 ftSW
Park
Crescent Park, Grand Rapids
4 min walk • Crescent Park is a city park located in the north-east quadrant of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Although small in size, it provides a quiet patch of green space near to the heart of the growing city.
0.8 miSW
42°57'36"N • 85°40'27"W
The Intersection, Grand Rapids
22 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater, Music venue
0.5 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Grand Rapids
12 min walk • Grand Rapids Civic Theatre & School of Theatre Arts, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was founded in 1925 and has grown into one of the largest community theatres in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Helen DeVos Children's Hospital?

Nearby attractions include Crescent Park, Grand Rapids (4 min walk), Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids (7 min walk), La Grande Vitesse, Grand Rapids (7 min walk), Belknap Lookout, Grand Rapids (10 min walk).

How to get to Helen DeVos Children's Hospital by public transport?

The nearest stations to Helen DeVos Children's Hospital:

Bus

Medical Mile • Lines: 90 (2 min walk)
GRCC/Spectrum • Lines: 90 (4 min walk)

Train

Grand Rapids (28 min walk)