Popular places to visit
Fish Ladder Park
Explore the great outdoors at Fish Ladder Park, a lovely green space in Grand Rapids. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music 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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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.
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.
Top hotels in West Grand
Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront
Clean room, friendly staff, nice ambience
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Clean. Great location
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Fantastic staff!!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Clean room. Great staff, everyone was so kind.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
it was a great short weekend.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
It was great
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
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.
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.
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
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.
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.
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.
West Grand Travel Guide
- Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
- Downtown Market
- Calvin College
- Tanger Factory Outlet Center
- Amway World Headquarters
- LMCU Ballpark
- Meijer Corporate Headquarters
- Grand Valley State University - Pew Campus
- Craig's Cruisers
- Grand Rapids Children's Museum
- Fulton Street Farmers Market
- Public Museum of Grand Rapids
