Popular places to visit
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Fish Ladder Park
Explore the great outdoors at Fish Ladder Park, a lovely green space in Grand Rapids. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.
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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.
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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.
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Downtown Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Downtown Market during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
![Gerald R. Ford Museum which includes street scenes and a fountain as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/300000/300177-Grand-Rapids-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
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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.
Things to do
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Grand Rapids: Judy Garland Museum Entry Ticket
Top hotels in West Grand
![Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8500/8417/bbc38ed6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2025
![Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/17000/16936/21deeac8_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025
![Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8800/8766/dc69a079_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025
![Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8700/8622/b0ab40e2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025
![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1660000/1652900/1652829/2b2329a7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2025
![Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36100000/36093500/36093410/395cdcbb_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Grand
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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.
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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.
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Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
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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.
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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.
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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.