Westside Connection Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 Westside Connection Hotel Deals
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Loved my stay, excellent customer service, very friendly.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
The staff were all friendly and it was a nice atmosphere. Just a decent amount of traffic noise due to the freeway and possibly from the main road. Also conveniently located close to downtown.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
The pool and hot tub were great. The breakfast wasn't impressive.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Very convenient location. Comfortable beds, clean, friendly staff and area felt safe and secure. Only complaint was the breakfast. No cereal or milk and the only breakfast meat was corned beef hash.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids Airport North by IHG
The help were not courteous, the room was not what was described when booking, the beds were uncomfortable and one of the beds had a bed bug in it. The in-room coffee maker did not work. The towels were like using sandpaper and the maids could not speak English.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
It was so difficult to find a drinking fountain to refill my water bottle. Multiple workers sent me on a bit of a wild goose hunt trying to find one.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Westside Connection
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.
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.
Alpine Center
Alpine Center might not have many top sights, but Meijer Corporate Headquarters and LMCU Ballpark are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Black Hills
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Black Hills and surrounding area, you can visit John Ball Zoo and Downtown Market.
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
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.
