Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 theater scene.
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.
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.
Millennium Park
Explore the great outdoors at Millennium Park, a lovely green space in Walker. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.
Southwest Hotel Deals
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
The front desk ladies were helpful and kind. Danielle made our shuttle ride enjoyable. She was helpful My daughter and I enjoyed talking to her. Thank you to all the hardworking people from front desk to the gentleman working at the cafeteria to the Shuttle ladies.
Reviewed on 2025/10/24
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Staff was nice and fast. Service. Close to everything downtown.
Reviewed on 2025/10/24
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great room, awesome view, great location with many restaurants within walking distance.
Reviewed on 2025/10/17
Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront
For the price it was what you would expect. Staff was nice, and hotel was less than 10 min from downtown.
Reviewed on 2025/10/19
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
No complaints
Reviewed on 2025/10/22
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
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Reviewed on 2025/10/19
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.
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 DeVos Performance Hall and Heritage Hill Historic District.
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, MI
- Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
- John Ball Zoo
- Woodland Mall
- Grand Rapids Art Museum
- Meijer Corporate Headquarters
- RiverTown Crossings Mall
- Amway World Headquarters
- MSA Fieldhouse
- LMCU Ballpark
- Davenport University
- Millennium Park
- Cornerstone University
- Fulton Street Farmers Market
- Public Museum of Grand Rapids
- Craig's Cruisers
- Watermark Country Club
