Westside Connection Travel Guide
Grand Rapids
Visit Westside Connection
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.
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.
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
You can take time to visit Grand Rapids Children's Museum during your travels to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Westside Connection
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Clean room and airport shuttle
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Staff was very accommodating, friendly and
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Lots to choose from at breakfast, pool and hot tub area was busy but very nice!
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Clean and comfortable Room. Great customer service at front desk
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Great hotel
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
It was one of the cleanest places I have ever stayed for a hotel
Reviewed on 9 Dec 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 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.
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.
