West Grand Travel Guide
Grand Rapids
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 West Grand
Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront
"The hotel staff Zeke was great, he was dealing with another issue when we arrived but he was great. However I was unaware the restaurant was shut down at booking, no breakfast. Our hotel room did not appear to be cleaned in the bathroom. There was trash everywhere and bins full and it did appear ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
"The staff were friendly, and the space was clean. At one point the elevator was out for a while, but it got up and running rather quickly."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
"Clean Hotel and friendly staff"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
"No hot breakfast, they closed the bre"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
"Overall, it was good. One cleanliness issue that bothered me: I found hair on not one, but TWO of the bed pillows!! I just made sure not to use those pillows, but that is gross. No excuse for that."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids Airport North by IHG
"The hotel was very clean and well kept."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
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.
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
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.
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.
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.
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.
