Westside Connection Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Westside Connection
Popular places to visit
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Downtown Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Downtown Market during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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.
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
You can take time to visit Grand Rapids Children's Museum during your travels to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Our pick of the best Westside Connection Hotel Deals
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
The vibes staff and guest very nice
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Room was clean
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Cozy, quiet, modern, clean. Our room was the perfect size and layout. We stayed New Years Eve and were surprised by how quiet the building was… for all the traffic and loud, excited party guests in the lobby and street. The walls must be very well insulated. The staff was always professional, helpful ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
The room was very clean & the staff was amazing & so polite!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
Great breakfast variety, in a well localized hotel!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
Rooms were clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. Resteraunt had good food
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
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.
