West Grand Travel Guide
Grand Rapids




Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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
Terrible experience. They canceled my 2 room reservation. Then only had 1 room left that i could book. They charged me more for that changed room than my price was for 2 rooms. Then they charged me twice. Staff was extremely rude and very standoffish. Not willing to answer simple questions concerningthem ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Only thing I ain’t like was having to get pool towels from the front desk. Because I didn’t know! We got in the water and had to walk to the front desk wet and cold to get towels. Other than that. GREAT HOTEL IM STAYING HERE EVERY TIME IM IN GRAND RAPIDS.. ROOMS WAS CLEAN AND NICE. THEY GOT ONE OF ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Amazing stay, friendly staff, delicious food!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Clean room, very nice staff,
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
Nice staff. Common area was also clean. Easy parking situation.
Reviewed on 17 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.
