Alpine Center Travel Guide
Grand Rapids

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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 Alpine Center

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids North
I will be returning in my next stay.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Hampton Inn Grand Rapids-North
The room was clean, the staff was friendly and eager to serve, the parking lot was very accommodating, well maintained, and well lit. The breakfast menu was great the first morning but to our disappointment was not the same menu on Easter Sunday. We enjoyed our stay, visited the zoo, went to the ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids North
The kitchen set up is wonderful. The rooms are spacious and clean. Breakfast is great with many options.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Grand Rapids-North by IHG
It was great! Clean, quiet and convenient.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids North
Breakfast fresh/ coffee old
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Clean. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alpine Center

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.

Creston
Creston might not have many top sights, but Huff Park and LMCU Ballpark are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

Westside Connection
When in Westside Connection, you can plan a visit to John Ball Zoo and Blandford Nature Center, 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.
