West Grand Travel Guide
Grand Rapids
Popular places to visit
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.
Van Andel Arena
Catch an event at Van Andel Arena during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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.
Heritage Hill Historic District
Lining the streets of this old residential area are more than 1,000 houses of 60 different designs. Spot Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece among these historic homes.
Top hotels in West Grand
Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront
"Still waiting on management to contact me… room was not clean.. pool was nice"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
"Beds were so comfortable."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
"Everything was great! Until I was robbed at breakfast! 72$ plus tip for four people is ridiculous! At least let us pick what we can eat"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
"Breakfast was very limited"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
"Everything is great. I will come back. The breakfast and the whole setup was great."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids Airport North by IHG
"Room was good size. Very clean. Would stay again"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Grand
Belknap Lookout
When in Belknap Lookout, you can plan a visit to Grand Rapids Art Museum and Broadway Grand Rapids, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
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.
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.
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.
Alpine Center
Alpine Center might not have many top sights, but Meijer Corporate Headquarters and LMCU Ballpark are two attractions nearby that you can check out.