Just south of Heritage Hill, the South Hill neighborhood is home to over 1,000 people and many pieces of history. When it was first established, the neighborhood was slightly bigger and included the home Gerald R Ford grew up in. Now considered part of Heritage Hill, Ford grew up in the home located at 649 Union Avenue.

Gerald R Ford’s childhood home is not the only great piece of history located near the South Hill neighborhood. The neighborhood borders one of the oldest churches in Grand Rapids, the First Christian Reformed Church. This church was constructed in 1857 and assisted with the establishing of Calvin College.

Near the South Hill neighborhood, Rowster Coffee is a great place to grab a cup of coffee to start your morning or relax in the evening after work. The atmosphere in this coffee shops is great for bringing a group of friends, enjoying a cup of coffee alone, or having your children join you. Another great coffee shop near the South Hill neighborhood is Happy Cat Cafe where you can find specialty coffee drinks, smoothies, and juices. Try one of their delicious treats like a muffin or cookie made fresh from local Grand Rapids bakeries.

Feeling hungry? Stop by the Winchester for a delicious meal that you can wash down with a local craft beer or a glass of wine. Their yummy food is made to order and incorporates a blend of unique flavors and ingredients to tingle your taste buds. For unique foods and flavors, grab a bite to eat at the Electric Cheetah, which is just down the road from the Winchester. They make their food with natural and organic ingredients purchased from local people to help support small local businesses.

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