Popular places to visit
Downtown Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Downtown Market during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
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.
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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Southwest
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
All good nice people
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Very nice
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Clean rooms, comfortable beds, and excellent service.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Nice place good location tyvm
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Yes
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown,MI
Very nice room, great view and common areas, everything clean and well maintained, wonderful staff. Excellent breakfast, great location, convenient parking Would stay again in a heartbeat!
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest
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.
Heritage Hill
While visiting Heritage Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum.
Garfield Park
Garfield Park might not have many top sights, but Downtown Market and Grand Rapids Children's Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Hills
While visiting East Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and LaFontsee Galleries.
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.
Southwest Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Southwest by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Grand Rapids neighborhoods
- Search Southwest Hotel Brands
- Van Andel Arena
- Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
- DeVos Performance Hall
- Grand Valley State University
- Calvin College
- Cannonsburg Ski Area
- Gerald R. Ford Museum
- RiverTown Crossings Mall
- Tanger Factory Outlet Center
- Cornerstone University
- LMCU Ballpark
- Public Museum of Grand Rapids
- Leonardo da Vinci's Horse
- Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
- Millennium Park
