Westside Connection Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Van Andel Arena
Catch an event at Van Andel Arena during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
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 theatre 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.
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.
Covell Dog Park
After visiting Covell Dog Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Grand Rapids.
Our pick of the best Westside Connection Hotel Deals
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Horrible
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
The room was neglected. The bathroom toilet seat was broken, the bathtub spicket was broken, the table had two broken legs and a round burn mark. The couch was covered in loose hair. There were holes in the curtains and there were purple streamers that looked like they were from a pompom left in ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Very nice the staff gentlemen was a littel un personal but overall it was a great time.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Clean room, staff, breakfast was amazing! The restaurants close by
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Our original room wasn’t ready so they upgraded our room but shower was making loud noises but other then that it was great
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Westside Connection
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 Van Andel Museum Center.
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.
Alpine Center
Alpine Center might not have many top sights, but Meijer Corporate Headquarters and LMCU Ballpark are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
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 Heritage Hill Historic District or La Grande Vitesse.
