Popular places to visit
Downtown Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Downtown Market during your stay in 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 theater 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.
Things to do
Top hotels in Southwest
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
the hotel was noce
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel was good, it’s a beautiful place
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Yes the room wa clan and location was perfect
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
The valet and front desk staff were very friendly! Excellent customer service.
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Good, comfortable, clean stay.
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown
Breakfast fresh. Ron clean. Staff was very helpful
Reviewed on Dec 18, 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
If you're spending some time in Heritage Hill, Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Garfield Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Garfield Park and surrounding area, you can visit Downtown Market and Grand Rapids Children's Museum.
East Hills
If you're spending some time in East Hills, Heritage Hill Historic District and LaFontsee Galleries are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
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.
