Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Millennium Park
Explore the great outdoors at Millennium Park, a lovely green space in Walker. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Sushi Making Cooking Class With Local Chef in Grand Rapids
Our pick of the best Southwest Hotel Deals
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
The front desk ladies were helpful and kind. Danielle made our shuttle ride enjoyable. She was helpful My daughter and I enjoyed talking to her. Thank you to all the hardworking people from front desk to the gentleman working at the cafeteria to the Shuttle ladies.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
This my 3rd time staying here over the last 12 years. The location is great, right along the river. The hotel offers bicycles to use for free (management needs to get an air pump to properly service them) and we rode all over the city. I love that parking is simple, easy in and out at no cost. The ...
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great room, awesome view, great location with many restaurants within walking distance.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Easy highway access; friendly staff.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront
For the price it was what you would expect. Staff was nice, and hotel was less than 10 min from downtown.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Clean room. Very comfortable bed and furnishings.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest
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.
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.
Garfield Park
Garfield Park might not have many top sights, but Downtown Market and Grand Rapids Children's Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like DeVos Performance Hall and Heritage Hill Historic District.
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.
