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
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 theater 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 acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

Gerald R. Ford Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Gerald R. Ford Museum during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Grand Rapids Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Grand Rapids Art Museum during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

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.
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Other neighborhoods around Southwest

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.

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.
- Places of interest
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- Downtown Market
- Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
- Van Andel Arena
- Grand Valley State University
- DeVos Performance Hall
- John Ball Zoo
- Calvin College
- Woodland Mall
- Grand Rapids Art Museum
- Gerald R. Ford Museum
- Meijer Corporate Headquarters
- RiverTown Crossings Mall
- LMCU Ballpark
- Tanger Factory Outlet Center
- MSA Fieldhouse
- Amway World Headquarters
- Davenport University
- Grand Valley State University - Pew Campus
- Millennium Park
- Cannonsburg Ski Area
- Cornerstone University
- Fulton Street Farmers Market
- Heritage Hill Historic District
- Grand Rapids Children's Museum
- Public Museum of Grand Rapids
- Craig's Cruisers
- Aquinas College
- Steelcase Furniture Headquarters
- Watermark Country Club
- Patterson Ice Center
- Grattan Raceway
- Upper Macatawa Natural Area