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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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.
Top hotels in Southwest
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Clean room and airport shuttle
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Lots to choose from at breakfast, pool and hot tub area was busy but very nice!
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
It was one of the cleanest places I have ever stayed for a hotel
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
All
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Hotel was great. Beds were perfect. Only thing I would comply about is there was no refrigerator but some kind of ice box but there was really no where to put ice. Whar hotel does something like this in this day and age.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Clean room. Unbelievable view. Top notch customer service. Plenty of food options.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest
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.
East Hills
While visiting East Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and LaFontsee Galleries.
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
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.
