Baxter Travel Guide
Grand Rapids
Popular places to visit

Van Andel Arena
Catch an event at Van Andel Arena during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park is just one of the places to see in Grand Rapids, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Gerald R. Ford Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Gerald R. Ford Museum during your travels in Grand Rapids. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

Grand Rapids Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Grand Rapids Art Museum during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
DeVos Performance Hall
You can get tickets for a performance at DeVos Performance Hall during your stay in Grand Rapids. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Top hotels in Baxter

Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Great people at check in. Room was clean and spacious, near lots of restaurants and they had a 24 hour shuttle to the airport!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Good
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Very nice the staff gentlemen was a littel un personal but overall it was a great time.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Clean, spacious, and great location.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Clean rooms nice view
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Staff was great! Room could have used a bit more attention.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Baxter

Heritage Hill
While visiting Heritage Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum.

Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Fulton Street Farmers Market and Heritage Hill Historic District.

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.

Southwest
When in Southwest, you can plan a visit to Downtown Market and Meyer May House, 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.
