Alpine Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Alpine Center
Popular places to visit
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Let your kids run wild at the sand pits and tree house while you inspect the sculptures and floral displays in this park’s various gardens.
John Ball Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who live at John Ball Zoo during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Downtown Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Downtown Market during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Gerald R. Ford Museum
Take a holographic tour of Ford’s White House and see a piece of the Berlin Wall in this tribute to the 38th president in the town where he was raised.
Grand Rapids Art Museum
The sleek design of the modernist building reflects the gorgeous contemporary artworks within. Learn how to make art fun in the workshops and camps.
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
You can take time to visit Grand Rapids Children's Museum during your travels to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Our pick of the best Alpine Center Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn Grand Rapids-North
Clean room and comfortable.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Grand Rapids-North by IHG
The staff was very friendly and the room was clean.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids North
very clean
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids North
Yes
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids North
Quiet
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
We love getting the room with the living room and kitchenette attached in the adjacent room. It makes socializing much more comfortable than trying to sit on beds to chat.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Alpine Center
Creston
Creston might not have many top sights, but LMCU Ballpark and Celebration! Cinema and IMAX Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West Grand
While there might not be top attractions in West Grand, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gerald R. Ford Museum and Van Andel Museum Center.
Belknap Lookout
When in Belknap Lookout, you can plan a visit to Grand Rapids Art Museum and Broadway Grand Rapids, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Medical Mile
You'll enjoy the churches and shopping in Medical Mile. You might want to make time for a stop at Heritage Hill Historic District or La Grande Vitesse.
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
Heartside
Heartside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Van Andel Arena and Grand Rapids Children's Museum while in the area.
