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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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
Did not need shuttles.clean room. Staff very good kitchen good
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
The staff was really sweet. The rooms have amazing views and the bed is super cozy. Great walkable location.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
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Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Staff was amazing, super helpful and very pleasant to work with. Went out of their way to accommodate.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Room was nice and clean. The only issue was there was some type of delivery outside at 5:15 am that continued for over 30 minutes. Perhaps we were above a overhead door. Not a peaceful morning.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Rapids Airport - South by IHG
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Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest
Roosevelt Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Roosevelt Park and surrounding area, you can visit 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
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.
East Hills
While visiting East Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and LaFontsee Galleries.
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like DeVos Performance Hall and Heritage Hill Historic District.
