Garfield Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Garfield Park
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 Garfield Park Hotel Deals
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
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Fantastic staff!!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Nice place to stay. Some arcade games were broken, but overall great place.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Excellent stay staff were great!
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Did not have breakfast. Room was clean enough.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Solid 4+ , room was great , breakfast location was 4+ , great location, but there are items that stop it from being a 5. I would return.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Garfield Park
Southwest
When in Southwest, you can plan a visit to Downtown Market and Meyer May House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
East Hills
While visiting East Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and LaFontsee Galleries.
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.
Heritage Hill
While visiting Heritage Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum.
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.
