Alpine Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Alpine Center
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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 theatre 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.
Our pick of the best Alpine Center Hotel Deals
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids North
Everything was great, except a little misunderstanding. The night before our check out, I personally ask to the nice lady at the front desk if we could have a late check out because our flight to Florida was late afternoon. She told me that we could check out at 1:00 PM, which was great and helpful, ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn Grand Rapids-North
The room and hotel were very clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. We would stay there again.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids North
Hotel was nice but pool was very cold.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Grand Rapids-North by IHG
Very clean
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids North
Breakfast fresh/ coffee old
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Overall is a good place to stay, you’re around so many restaurants and places definitely recommend and the price are really good.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alpine Center
West Grand
While there might not be top attractions in West Grand, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gerald R. Ford Museum and La Grande Vitesse.
Creston
Creston might not have many top sights, but Huff Park and LMCU Ballpark are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Belknap Lookout
When in Belknap Lookout, you can plan a visit to Grand Rapids Art Museum and Broadway Grand Rapids, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Medical Mile
You'll enjoy the churches and shopping in Medical Mile. You might want to make time for a stop at La Grande Vitesse or Heritage Hill Historic District.
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and La Grande Vitesse.
Northeast
While there might not be top attractions in Northeast, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Celebration! Cinema and IMAX Theater and Fulton Street Farmers Market.
