Westside Connection Travel Guide
Grand Rapids
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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 Westside Connection
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
"Our flight had been canceled the previous day and, despite calling to notify we would miss our first night, but would still need the next two, we arrived the following night to be informed our room was canceled. After being put in a new room, we were awakened at 2 am to a person first attempting ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
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Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
"My room was cancelled by staff earlier that day so when I got there to check in they had no rooms left. I waited in the lobby until after 1:00am when luckily another guest checked out early."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
"Inside and out of the hotel is all clean, clear and well maintain. Food great, employees all very friendly and great view."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids Airport North by IHG
"clean and quiet. good breakfast."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Everything was great!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Westside Connection
West Grand
While there might not be top attractions in West Grand, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gerald R. Ford Museum and Van Andel Museum Center.
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.
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.
Black Hills
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Black Hills and surrounding area, you can visit John Ball Zoo and Downtown Market.
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
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.
