John Ball Park, MI

Grand Rapids

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Popular places to visit

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

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 theater scene and great live music.

John Ball Zoo
Gerald R. Ford Museum featuring a fountain and street scenes as well as a small group of people

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.

Gerald R. Ford Museum
Van Andel Museum Center showing heritage elements and interior views

Van Andel Museum Center

Marvel at the sheer size and scope of the diverse collection and let your kids ride on the carousel on the river in one of the region’s oldest history museums.

Van Andel Museum Center
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park featuring wildflowers and outdoor art

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.

Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
When visiting the Downtown Market in Grand Rapids, be sure to stop by the Grand Traverse Distillery shop for delicious $5 cocktails and some excellent hospitality. Read more about it here: http://bit.ly/1Sl2oNV

Downtown Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Downtown Market during your stay in Grand Rapids. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Downtown Market
Grand Rapids Art Museum featuring art and interior views

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 Art Museum

John Ball Park Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG

3 out of 5
310 Pearl Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI
The price is NT$4,060 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
NT$4,060
NT$4,790 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)
"Bed was comfortable. Clean room. Quiet."

Reviewed on 2025/9/23

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport

Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport

3 out of 5
3333 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,123 reviews)
"Never received deposit hold refund back"

Reviewed on 2025/9/24

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Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront

Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront

3 out of 5
270 Ann Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI
The price is NT$2,936 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
NT$2,936
NT$3,464 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
6.2/10 (1,042 reviews)
"Convenient place for me to say. Staff is efficient and nice I wasn’t thrilled with the cleanliness of my first 2 days. However, the staff cleaned my room so well, after 2 days, I was impressed"

Reviewed on 2025/9/24

Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI

3 out of 5
3251 Deposit Dr, Grand Rapids, MI
The price is NT$3,842 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
NT$3,842
NT$4,534 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,335 reviews)
"The pool area was neat and clean with towels easily available. Check in was efficient and friendly."

Reviewed on 2025/9/24

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown

3 out of 5
40 Louis St NW, Grand Rapids, MI
The price is NT$4,338 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
NT$4,338
NT$5,119 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,017 reviews)
"It’s a bit loud in the evening. The excessively loud hot rods rev through the city and echo into your room. So bad that you feel the vibration. I couldn’t get to sleep until 3am when they all went home. The staff was excellent and moved us to a higher elevation room without hesitation. The city needs ..."

Reviewed on 2025/9/21

Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Spark By Hilton Walker Grand Rapids North

Spark By Hilton Walker Grand Rapids North

3 out of 5
2151 Holton Ct NW, Grand Rapids, MI
The price is NT$2,421 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
NT$2,421
NT$2,856 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions DeVos Performance ...
7.8/10 Good! (301 reviews)
Looks good in pics.....
"No coffee maker or ice bucket in room. Also no microwave. Breakfast was 4 types of bagels, 3 types of muffins, also 4 types of cereal. As a diabetic I need to have more healthy options, including proteins."

Reviewed on 2025/9/21

Spark By Hilton Walker Grand Rapids North
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Other neighborhoods around John Ball Park

Lost & Found is flanked by Warehouse One and Century Antiques in a giant warehouse chock-full of treasures. Prepare to spend hours in this maze of knick knacks and vintage goodies. Read more about it here: http://bit.ly/1QqVl0x

Roosevelt Park

While Roosevelt Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Downtown Market and Van Andel Arena.

Roosevelt Park
Grand Rapids featuring a city

Downtown Grand Rapids

4.5/5(214 area reviews)

While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like DeVos Performance Hall and Heritage Hill Historic District.

Downtown Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Art Museum which includes a city

Heartside

4.5/5(229 area reviews)

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.

Heartside
When visiting the Downtown Market in Grand Rapids, be sure to stop by the Grand Traverse Distillery shop for delicious $5 cocktails and some excellent hospitality. Read more about it here: http://bit.ly/1Sl2oNV

Southwest

Southwest might not have many top sights, but Downtown Market and Meyer May House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Southwest
Iconic in GR.

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.

Medical Mile
A very cool place where the fish go up and down the ladder. You can watch large salmon and steelhead as the jump up the ladder or be carried down. Very cool spot for the whole family.

West Grand

When in West Grand, you can plan a visit to Gerald R. Ford Museum and Van Andel Museum Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

West Grand

John Ball Park, MI