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.
Things to do
Top hotels in Southwest
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Best place ever
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Group dinner for 20 at Wolfgang Puck’s was great for adults and kids. Asian Chicken Sald was a big hit
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Great customer service
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
The room was very clean & the staff was amazing & so polite!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Yes
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown
Nice place, good breakfast, easy parking garage
Reviewed on 26 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.
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.
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.
