Westside Connection Travel Guide
Grand Rapids
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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.
Top hotels in Westside Connection

Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
All good nice people
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Very nice
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Place was very clean, breakfast was wonderful and location was perfect. Only issue were uncomfortable pillows but not a deal breaker.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Everything was great except the drunks fighting in the hallway on the 10th floor several nights in a row, as well as the drunks banging on our door. For the money we spent on our room, it would've been nice to get some uninterrupted sleep.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Yes
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Rapids Airport - South by IHG
Clean room. Great stff
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Westside Connection

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
