Popular places to visit
![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.
![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.
![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.
![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.
![Grand Rapids Children's Museum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8380091cf60a72e77ecb0239a4ecbcbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
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 Southwest
![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
![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
![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
![Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60100000/60094500/60094436/d7308502_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest
![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.
![Meyer May House which includes interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/300000/300480-Meyer-May-House.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Heritage Hill
If you're spending some time in Heritage Hill, Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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Garfield Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Garfield Park and surrounding area, you can visit Downtown Market and Grand Rapids Children's Museum.
![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.
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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.
![The African savannah? No, the amazing Lion habitat at John Ball Park Zoo!
John Ball Zoological Garden is an urban park located on the west side of the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. The John Ball Zoo is situated on the ravines and bluffs along the west edge of the park.
The zoo houses a variety of animals from around the world and is a significant regional attraction. With the Zoo School and Wildlife Conservation Fund the zoo gives something back to the community and world as a whole.
The zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/03626df90cb4d106df0a7a6917d21c9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.