Visit John Ball Park
Popular places to visit
![John Ball Zoo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/03626df90cb4d106df0a7a6917d21c9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 theater scene.
![Gerald R. Ford Museum showing 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.
![Van Andel Museum Center which includes heritage elements and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/299000/299916-Michigan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Van Andel Museum Center
Marvel at the sheer size and scope of the diverse collection and let your kids ride on the carousel on the river in one of the region’s oldest history museums.
![Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park featuring wildflowers and outdoor art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/300000/300584-Frederik-Meijer-Gardens-And-Sculpture-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/02f201724c03cd42933070bb89de9bca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Downtown Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Downtown Market during your stay in Grand Rapids. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
![Grand Rapids Art Museum showing interior views and art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/300000/300145-Grand-Rapids-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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
![Grand Rapids: Judy Garland Museum Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48874444/2a031958-21ca-478c-9604-2f6b4cdd1b77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Grand Rapids: Judy Garland Museum Entry Ticket
Top hotels in John Ball Park
![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 Feb 10, 2025
![BlueJay Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106420000/106414800/106414795/567e7ae1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jan 27, 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 Feb 14, 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 Feb 9, 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 Feb 11, 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 Jan 26, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around John Ball Park
![Grand Rapids featuring a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/299000/299993-Southwest-Michigan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
![Grand Rapids Art Museum which includes a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/299000/299992-Southwest-Michigan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![When visiting the Downtown Market in Grand Rapids, be sure to stop by the Grand Traverse Distillery shop for delicious $5 cocktails and some excellent hospitality. Read more about it here: http://bit.ly/1Sl2oNV](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/02f201724c03cd42933070bb89de9bca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Southwest
Southwest might not have many top sights, but Downtown Market and Meyer May House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
![Iconic in GR.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3708f76d12c409a11138711ba49e0bfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![A very cool place where the fish go up and down the ladder. You can watch large salmon and steelhead as the jump up the ladder or be carried down. Very cool spot for the whole family.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b61ca27a3a5924a0354629e08a0591c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
West Grand
When in West Grand, you can plan a visit to Gerald R. Ford Museum and Public Museum of Grand Rapids, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Belknap Lookout
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Belknap Lookout and surrounding area, you can visit Grand Rapids Art Museum and Broadway Grand Rapids.