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 great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
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.
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.
Millennium Park
Explore the great outdoors at Millennium Park, a lovely green space in Walker. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Sushi Making Cooking Class With Local Chef in Grand Rapids
Top hotels in Southwest
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Excellent service at the front desk by Victor. Room was very clean and comfortable. Excellent shower with ddcent water pressure. Convenient location
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Everything was great. Bathroom just felt very small and cramped.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
All good!
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront
Great price, cheap uber in to downtown, awesome river view
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Yes
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Staff friendly and helpful when needed
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest
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.
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.
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like DeVos Performance Hall and Heritage Hill Historic District.
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.
