Garfield Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Garfield Park
Popular places to visit
Van Andel Arena
Catch an event at Van Andel Arena during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Garfield Park Hotel Deals
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Courteous staff Clean room
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Everything was wonderful!! Beautiful place, great location, and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Very clean friendly staff
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
This was our second time staying here and we absolutely love everything about this hotel
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Check-in was so easy and all the staff was so professional and nice. The continental breakfast was amazing and really good.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Everything was clean and in working order in our room. The housekeeper was very nice and polite. All the staff we’re welcoming
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Garfield Park
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.
Southwest
When in Southwest, you can plan a visit to Downtown Market and Meyer May House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Heritage Hill
While visiting Heritage Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum.
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.
Easttown
The restaurants and live music are just a few features travellers like about Easttown. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Fulton Street Farmers Market and Heritage Hill Historic District are a few top places to visit.
East Grand Rapids
Visitors to East Grand Rapids like its restaurants and lake views, and Canepa Tennis Center is a sight worth a stop.
