Westside Connection, MI

Grand Rapids

Popular places to visit

Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park featuring wildflowers and outdoor art

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.

Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
When visiting the Downtown Market in Grand Rapids, be sure to stop by the Grand Traverse Distillery shop for delicious $5 cocktails and some excellent hospitality. Read more about it here: http://bit.ly/1Sl2oNV

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.

Downtown Market
The African savannah? No, the amazing Lion habitat at John Ball Park Zoo! John Ball Zoological Garden is an urban park located on the west side of the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. The John Ball Zoo is situated on the ravines and bluffs along the west edge of the park. The zoo houses a variety of animals from around the world and is a significant regional attraction. With the Zoo School and Wildlife Conservation Fund the zoo gives something back to the community and world as a whole. The zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums

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.

John Ball Zoo
Grand Rapids Art Museum featuring art and interior views

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 Art Museum
Gerald R. Ford Museum featuring a fountain and street scenes as well as a small group of people

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.

Gerald R. Ford Museum
A glimmering pathway leading to one of Michigan’s beautiful sunsets.

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.

Millennium Park

Things to do

Discover the restless spirits that refuse to fade into oblivion on our Grand Rapids' haunted tour.

Grand Rapids Ghosts Tour

$32
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Grand Rapids Ghosts Tour
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Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront

Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront

3 out of 5
270 Ann Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI
The price is $114 total per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
$114 total
per night
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
6.2/10 (1,042 reviews)
"Convenient place for me to say. Staff is efficient and nice I wasn’t thrilled with the cleanliness of my first 2 days. However, the staff cleaned my room so well, after 2 days, I was impressed"

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport

Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport

3 out of 5
3333 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,123 reviews)
"Never received deposit hold refund back"

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

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Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
187 Monroe Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI
The price is $254 total per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
$254 total
per night
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
"The person that checked us in was so nice! Room is beautiful and so clean. Bed and pillows were really comfortable. And the room quiet. Great location to fun things downtown."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI

3 out of 5
3251 Deposit Dr, Grand Rapids, MI
The price is $149 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$149 total
per night
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,335 reviews)
"The pool area was neat and clean with towels easily available. Check in was efficient and friendly."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Spark By Hilton Walker Grand Rapids North

Spark By Hilton Walker Grand Rapids North

3 out of 5
2151 Holton Ct NW, Grand Rapids, MI
The price is $93 total per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
$93 total
per night
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions DeVos Performance ...
7.8/10 Good! (318 reviews)
"Very Clean and Quiet as well as friendly staff"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Spark By Hilton Walker Grand Rapids North
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Rapids Airport - South by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Rapids Airport - South by IHG

2.5 out of 5
4888 TOWN CENTER DRIVE SE, Grand Rapids, MI
The price is $113 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$113 total
per night
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Stay at this hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,023 reviews)
"Great option for a night before a very early flight."

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The African savannah? No, the amazing Lion habitat at John Ball Park Zoo! John Ball Zoological Garden is an urban park located on the west side of the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. The John Ball Zoo is situated on the ravines and bluffs along the west edge of the park. The zoo houses a variety of animals from around the world and is a significant regional attraction. With the Zoo School and Wildlife Conservation Fund the zoo gives something back to the community and world as a whole. The zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums

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.

John Ball Park
A very cool place where the fish go up and down the ladder. You can watch large salmon and steelhead as the jump up the ladder or be carried down. Very cool spot for the whole family.

West Grand

When in West Grand, you can plan a visit to Gerald R. Ford Museum and Van Andel Museum Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

West Grand
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Alpine Center

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

When in Alpine Center, you can plan a visit to Meijer Corporate Headquarters and LMCU Ballpark, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Alpine Center
Grand Rapids featuring a city

Downtown Grand Rapids

4.5/5(214 area reviews)

While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like DeVos Performance Hall and Heritage Hill Historic District.

Downtown Grand Rapids
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Belknap Lookout

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Belknap Lookout and surrounding area, you can visit Grand Rapids Art Museum and DeVos Performance Hall.

Belknap Lookout
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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.

Medical Mile
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