Black Hills
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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 theater 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 theater 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.
Things to do
Top hotels in Black Hills
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Clean room great staff
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Didn't get food
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Great stay. Everyone was friendly and hotel was clean. Great location downtown
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
The view was incredible, but the experience was more “standard hotel room” than I expected based on other times I have stayed in the Curio Collection hotels. And it took the shower almost five solid minutes to get kind of warm.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Clean room and convenient location
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
the breakfast was great, the pool was very clean and the rooms were also. We had a room never the elevators and we could not hear a thing. very quite an nice
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Black Hills
Roosevelt Park
While Roosevelt Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Downtown Market and Van Andel Arena.
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.
Southwest
Southwest might not have many top sights, but Downtown Market and Meyer May House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
Heritage Hill
If you're spending some time in Heritage Hill, Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum are top sights worth seeing.
