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.
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.
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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
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.
Millennium Park
Explore the great outdoors at Millennium Park, a lovely green space in Walker. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Westside Connection
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
The front desk ladies were helpful and kind. Danielle made our shuttle ride enjoyable. She was helpful My daughter and I enjoyed talking to her. Thank you to all the hardworking people from front desk to the gentleman working at the cafeteria to the Shuttle ladies.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront
For the price it was what you would expect. Staff was nice, and hotel was less than 10 min from downtown.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Easy highway access; friendly staff.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Clean room and nice staff. Only complaints are that the pictutes showed a hot tub in the pool area but there is no hot tub. Also the AC in the room was extremely loud to the point i couldn't sleep.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
The room was great! There was a wonderful view overlooking part of the city and we were not facing the sun in the morning, which was lovely. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Great staff at the bar and front desk.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Westside Connection
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
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.
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.
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like DeVos Performance Hall and Heritage Hill Historic District.
Belknap Lookout
When in Belknap Lookout, you can plan a visit to Grand Rapids Art Museum and DeVos Performance Hall, 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.
Westside Connection Travel Guide
- Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
- Downtown Market
- Calvin College
- Meijer Corporate Headquarters
- Tanger Factory Outlet Center
- Amway World Headquarters
- LMCU Ballpark
- Grand Valley State University - Pew Campus
- Fulton Street Farmers Market
- Grand Rapids Children's Museum
- Public Museum of Grand Rapids
- Craig's Cruisers
