Baxter Travel Guide
Grand Rapids
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 Baxter

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

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
The front desk staff was exceedingly friendly, quick to point out the complementary coffee, cookies, etc., the room is extremely clean all systems in working condition. A very nice hotel.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront
Great staff. Clean room
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Yes to all
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great view, comfy room and plenty to do in the hotel if you don't want to leave.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Baxter

East Hills
While visiting East Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and LaFontsee Galleries.

Easttown
The restaurants and live music are just a few features travellers like about Easttown. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Fulton Street Farmers Market and Heritage Hill Historic District are a few top places to visit.

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.
Baxter Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Baxter by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Grand Rapids neighborhoods
- Search Baxter 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
- Tanger Factory Outlet Center
- RiverTown Crossings Mall
- Cornerstone University
- LMCU Ballpark
- Public Museum of Grand Rapids
- Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
- Leonardo da Vinci's Horse
- Millennium Park
