Westside Connection Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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 Westside Connection

Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
What an amazing place to stay! The building is clean and comfortable and smells so good. Awesome indoor pool with slide and spacious indoor/outdoor patio area. The absolute BEST part of this place is the staff! Everyone we encountered was friendly and helpful. It made our stay extra special. Absolutely ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Everything was great except the drunks fighting in the hallway on the 10th floor several nights in a row, as well as the drunks banging on our door. For the money we spent on our room, it would've been nice to get some uninterrupted sleep.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Breakfast was not free but the restaurant was great. The server named Sailor went above and beyond. Also the driver 'veronica' who worked in maintenence normally was great and she went above and beyond.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Place was very clean, breakfast was wonderful and location was perfect. Only issue were uncomfortable pillows but not a deal breaker.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Clean and easy check in
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Rapids Airport - South by IHG
Clean room. Great stff
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Westside Connection

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.

West Grand
While there might not be top attractions in West Grand, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gerald R. Ford Museum and Van Andel Museum Center.

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.

Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.

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.

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.
Westside Connection Travel Guide
- 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
- Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
