Black Hills Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Black Hills
Popular places to visit
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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.
Van Andel Arena
Catch an event at Van Andel Arena during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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.
Heritage Hill Historic District
Lining the streets of this old residential area are more than 1,000 houses of 60 different designs. Spot Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece among these historic homes.
Activities
Fun Gnocchi Making Class With local Chef in Grand Rapids
Our pick of the best Black Hills Hotel Deals
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
There was no breakfast available. The restaurant was closed. They ad prepackaged cereal bowls for sale -but no milk! They did, however have bottled beer available along with the cereal!!!!! The carpeting was so filthy that my shoes made "tacky" noises when I walked across my room. The upholstery ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Location is great- close to the river. We walked
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
The property was convenient for our purposes and the room was very good. Downsides are the $18/day parking fee and the odoriferous parking lot stairwells.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good with lots of options. Stairwells were super nice and clean, best stairwell I've seen in a hotel. Location was good.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids Airport North by IHG
Easy access parking. Fabulous grocery store across the street for anything you need.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel is centrally located in Grand Rapids. Rooms are dated and need update. The wedding rooms and event areas are nice.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Black Hills
Roosevelt Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Roosevelt Park and surrounding area, you can visit Downtown Market and Van Andel Arena.
John Ball Park
While visiting John Ball Park, you might make a stop by sights like John Ball Zoo and Public Museum of Grand Rapids.
Southwest
When in Southwest, you can plan a visit to Downtown Market and Meyer May House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
Heritage Hill
While visiting Heritage Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum.
