Southwest
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 Southwest
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
I stayed for two nights. No issues, even though there were at lot of people at the hotel that weekend, it was nice and quiet. I was able to relax as planned. Also, the hotel is located in the middle of everything so I won’t take long to get to where you need to go.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
The staff was so friendly...I was there for my birthday weekend and they were all very sweet to me and my dog. Very quiet Hotel...great sleeps. Loved my balcony room.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Breakfast buffet was not open only negative review I have.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Grand Rapids
Staff was great!!
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Awsome
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
My stay at Holiday Inn downtown Grand Rapids was great and very comfortable. They offered a breakfast buffet for $16.99, but we did not check it out. This hotel was clean, the staff was great, and they offered a free shuttle bus to downtown events. I recommend this hotel and I will stay here ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
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.
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.
