Southwest, MI
Grand Rapids
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Van Andel Arena
Catch an event at Van Andel Arena during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
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.
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.
Heritage Hill Historic District
Lining the streets of this old residential area are more than 1,000 houses of 60 different designs. Spot Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece among these historic homes.
Southwest Hotel Deals
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
No breakfast. Pool cloudy. Check in was late. Room not very clean.
Reviewed on 2026/5/4
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
It was convenient, next to the highway and close to the downtown area. Room was clean but small. Shuttle service was great, our shuttle driver Veronica was very nice and fun! No complimentary breakfast.
Reviewed on 2026/4/28
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
Everything was good the service very good very helpful staff and the room was very clean the parking situation was good maybe be a bit pricey but seems to be the situation every where around town
Reviewed on 2026/5/3
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Front desk staff was excellent Fantastic hot breakfast buffet
Reviewed on 2026/5/4
WoodSpring Suites Grand Rapids Kentwood
This hotel is utilized by folks as extended stay so some of the folks staying there are living there full time. The rooms are suites with full size refrigerators and kitchens. The bed was only a full - thought we'd be getting a king. The pillows provided were lumpy messes. The towels were thin and ...
Reviewed on 2026/5/4
Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids Airport North by IHG
The rooms were nice and clean. Bed and linens were great. Slept well.
Reviewed on 2026/5/3
Other neighborhoods around Southwest
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.
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.
Black Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Black Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like John Ball Zoo and Downtown Market.
Heritage Hill
If you're spending some time in Heritage Hill, Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Garfield Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Garfield Park and surrounding area, you can visit Downtown Market and Grand Rapids Children's Museum.
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
