Very peaceful! The bathroom and shower area is clean. You will see staff throughout that goes over and beyond keep the area clean. Splash pad was really nice our family loves it. Food court reasonably priced and food tastes good too. Few trails for to walk/bike off the food. They even have bike rentals. We set in the parking lot and had a picnic so we had lots of fun.

Beautiful park with so much to do. We love the little farm and all the different playgrounds. Can't wait for the weather to warm up so we can check out the beach and splash pad. Great place to take family pictures too.

Nice park, but I am very annoyed with how fast people drive through here. They tailgate you in 25mph zones and zoom around like they own the place. Unfortunately, this place has a shortage of police officers. I know this problem can be fixed if they were able to hire more bodies.

Excellent metropark! I grew up in Milford so I know this one well. Tons of amazing walking/biking lanes and trails, lots of good fishing areas, and there's no lack of excellent picnic spots. The nature center is great. Make sure to say hi to Ranger the falcon while there! He's just the best. The farm area is awesome as well. Seeing all the animals is a blast. Sometimes they'll be out to pasture though so be prepared to have some unavailable for viewing haha. Autumn is a glorious time to visit. The colors that you'll see throughout the park are insane. Nice to just kayak out and fish, lay back and enjoy the scenery. Have fun!

Kensington Metropark is a fantastic place to spend the day with friends and family! The beach is clean and enjoyable, perfect for cooling off on a sunny day. Kids will absolutely love the splash pad—it’s fun, safe, and very well-kept. Just note that there’s a small entry fee for both kids and adults at the splash area. Boating is another highlight here. Whether you’re into kayaking, paddle boating, or just enjoying the views from the water, it’s a relaxing experience. The park charges a $10 entrance fee per vehicle, which is very reasonable considering the facilities and scenery. The restrooms are well maintained and clean, which is always a big plus. Overall, it’s a great spot for picnics, outdoor activities, and simply spending quality time outdoors. Highly recommend for a day trip or weekend outing!

This Metro Park is one of the most soothing parks in Michigan. The walking and bike trail go on for miles! The lake is calm and inviting. During the day most of the people are polite and getting much needed exercise. I recommend this State Park.

Really pretty place that's well maintained with excellent staff. Plenty of parking and lots of places to set up for all dayblong fun tent covers, grills and tables. The bike paths are paved and really well taken care of. Easy to follow the bike paths lead all around the entire park allowing a fun day of exploring with ease.

We had a great time apple picking at Spicer’s! Lots of fun activities for the kids, good cider and the best donuts ever! The orchard trees are all short which allowed even our 4 year old to enjoy picking.

I had such a fantastic experience at this apple orchard! From the moment we arrived, the staff greeted us with warm smiles and genuine hospitality. Everyone was incredibly friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed for a great visit. The prices are very reasonable — much better than other orchards I've been to. Whether you're picking your own apples or buying them from their market, you definitely get great value for your money. They do a wristband system for pick your own, one person free and then $5 per person after. When you finish picking they weigh your berries and it’s $3.95 per pound. The absolute highlight of our visit were the fresh, hot donuts and cold Apple cider! They had options to please everyone’s sweet tooth whether you want a classic cinnamon sugar, powered sugar or just plain. They even had glazed strawberry donuts during strawberry season. Great prices and helpful staff, we purchased a half gallon of cider for for $8.95 and a dozen donuts for $12.95. What really stood out was how knowledgeable and helpful the staff were. They gave us great tips on the best apple varieties for baking versus snacking, we were even given an apple to try when we couldn’t make up our minds on what to get. You can tell they love what they do and want to make sure every guest leaves happy. Highly recommend this orchard for families, couples, or anyone looking for a fun and affordable day outdoors. We’ll definitely be coming back in the fall!

They have 4 different tastes 🍩. Actually you can get half dozen bags or you can ask custom orders like me. I loved cinnamon one the best. And also plain one was very crispy I loved it!!!

DISAPPOINTING AND RUDE STAFF Prices are kind of high on a bunch of stuff, especially their fresh baked apples. They want $18.95 for a small bag. Not a 5 lb bag or anything like that. Like a 2 lb bag of apples so that's a first turn off Very overpriced on everything We get to the donuts and the donuts smell really good. They look really good. They're fairly priced-ish. I will say just for a very small strawberry donut you know $6 for a half dozen 1295 for a dozen. Something like that. The donuts do not have any flavor at all. They are just like eating paper I got a six pack of strawberry donuts and a six pack of defrosted strawberry donuts. The frosted ones are pretty good but all you can taste is the frosting. There is no strawberry flavor at all The regular unfrosted strawberry donuts have literally no flavor at all. There's no strawberry. There's no donut flavor. They're not sweet. They're just paper dough . Not one person said anything to us walking into the store or by the donut area. We got to the ice cream area. Once again nobody we went to the fudge area once again. Nobody around one employee came walking by didn't even acknowledge us We got to the barbecue sausage and stuff like that and I had to ask a lady at the front. Does the barbecue sauces have mustard because I am highly allergic to mustard on their ingredients list. All they have is some of the ingredients and then a category of spices, which in most cases means they use mustard But when you ask somebody they have no clue. So she basically told me in her opinion she would not buy any because it could have mustard in it because they don't specifically say it does or not So when you're told by an employee not to buy something then you just don't so I avoided that We asked that same employee did it cost anything to go pick strawberries She said no. You paid $2 for a cardboard box you go out you pick the strawberries and you come back and they weigh the strawberries and you pay them then We go out. I use a cane and a walker to get around and I tell you what if you are disabled or have a hard time walking or getting around in rough terrain. Avoid this it's hard for disabled people to do We get up to the front to pay and we are charged $5 for the wristbands that we were not told about. We were told they were free $2 for the box and $4 a pound for the strawberries which we were told about the $2 box and the $4 a pound for strawberries but not told about the $5 for the wristbands we were told they were free We go over to the winery and I will tell you this. I will never walk back into that winery again. Customer service was non- existent we were not greeted. We were completely ignored There were two gentlemen at the bar who apparently had been drinking for a while. There were two ladies at the other end of the bar who had like 10 bottles of wine and the one customer service lady there stuck with them the whole time. She did not check on anybody else. She didn't say anything to us until about 10 minutes of us sitting there in silence The older lady was extremely rude and snippy and stuck up. You can tell she did not want us there. She didn't care about us. She walked over in front of us three or four different times. Never even lifted her eyes to look at us We were going to get a couple samples of wine because we had never been there. So I asked for a sample of the honey white and she had to go get little plastic cups. She didn't say anything about hold on We asked for a sample of wine and the older lady was very rude about saying you can only have two She was very snotty and rude about it when she came back over after we had our two sips of wine and didn't even ask us if we wanted anything else. Just stared at us awkwardly I said we're good. I said my wife was going to ask about the mojito apple cider But doesn't want to spend that kind of money if it isn't any good. And she just looked at us and said it's just minty and then walked away from us We walked out and will never walk into the winery part again

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Spicer Orchards Farm Market, Cider Mill, Fudge & Bakery is hands-down one of the most vibrant and delightful places to spend a day in Michigan. Whether you're there to pick your own seasonal fruit—blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, cherries, peaches, and of course apples—straight off the vine or tree, or just to soak up the sights, it delivers an experience that feels both refreshing and wholesome. 🧺 The pick-your-own experience is top-notch. With a fun wagon ride to the fields, it’s easy to access the freshest fruits imaginable—nothing beats the flavor of something that’s just been picked. They even offer lavender cutting, adding a fragrant, colorful touch to the adventure. 🍩 After picking, the farm store is an absolute must-visit. Fresh doughnuts made all day, creamy fudge, ice cream, homemade jams and fruit salsas, cider slushies, honey sticks—you’ll want one of everything. And for those 21+, the winery offers a rich selection of wines and cider beers. If you're unsure what to try, a flight and a few appetizers is the perfect intro. 🎡 In the fall, Spicer Orchards transforms into a festive playground of joy. Food vendors dish up favorites like BBQ, corn dogs, elephant ears, street corn, popcorn, and fresh lemonade. Kids (and grownups alike!) can explore the playground, get lost in the corn maze, or hop on amusement rides. This is a true one-stop destination for family fun, seasonal delights, and homemade treats. Whether you stay for an hour or the whole day, you’ll leave smiling—and probably with a bag full of goodies. Don’t miss it!

We visited Spicer Orchards for the first time yesterday. My husband and I took our two young kids and met my mom here since it was so nice outside. Some people on here complain about the $5 wristbands, but I personally think it's not a bad price for what you get if you take advantage of what they offer. My son had a wonderful time playing on the playground for a long time and especially loved the sand/dirt area. The animals were very cute and friendly, and my son lovingly referred to the cow as "big fella", haha. Everywhere we went seemed to be well maintained and clean. The gentleman doing the tractor rides was so nice and offered to take our pictures after the hay ride and chat with us. The store was a little narrow for strollers, but we were able to manage fine since it wasn't packed (but still had a lot of people for a weekday, in my opinion). It was all very organized and they really make sure to take advantage of the space that they have. We got to try samples of fudge, and the watermelon and maple bacon flavors I felt were very unique and delicious. They have fresh donuts in bags on the back counter, and we could tell that the pumpkin cinnamon were very popular. We had no problem waiting a few minutes for those, and they were very tasty and fresh, along with the cider. Now, we picked up a blueberry pie to take home, and this is what prompted me to write this long winded review. The pies were still warm when we picked them off the table, so they were fresh. I don't normally like fruit pies, but I've now come to realize that is because I never had good fruit pies. This is hands down the best one I've had, and my mom who got an apple pie said the same thing. Wow! My dad was bummed he couldn't come with us this time, but we will for sure be back when the food trucks are here, to do more wagon rides and u pick, and to pick out pumpkins. Spicers is definitely a new favorite cider mill for us. 🙂

Went there today. It was fun for the kids. BEAUTIFUL PLACE. They really did a great job with all the activities, and you never had to wait too long for a tractor ride to pick you up. However, I know that this is the big season for the local farmers and orchards right now. I get that the prices are high for the season. This is when they make most of their money for the year. I love supporting family-owned businesses like this. What I didn't like was the price the food vendors were charging. A walking taco was $14, and a 16-oz drink was $4.00. Make sure to eat before you go. It's crazy getting three drinks and two walking tacos, and it came out to $44. Bubble Tea for one drink was $9, and the funnel cake was $10.00. Get a big purse and bring your own food. I won't be price gouged like that again.

Nightmarishly abandoned. Do not visit. Nothing left to see here. Don't open, dead inside. Ghost of what it was. A remnant of a better age. The last son of krypton is sick and dying. This place is has nothing for here here, just give it up. I've never seen a more dilapidated abode that still tried to pretend it was alive. Almost feels like necromancy is practiced here at this point.

I mean, how do you rate a mall that has like 5 open stores? lol. They have Spencer's, hot topic, auntie annes...honestly the only shops you need.There are no annoying center aisle stalkers. So you don't have to figure out how to become invisible or feel bad the rest of your day cause you ignored another human. Honestly, it's one of my favorite places if they had more accessible bathrooms. You actually have to wander around, hoping you don't piss yer pants before you find the hidden necessity. It's a mall walker paradise cause again it's empty. There is plenty of space for your zoomies.

The Genesee Valley Mall was a fantastic place to shop in the 1970's loaded with great stores and wonderful people. But now it is an abandoned shell of it's former self just like Flint. Flint has only about 40% of the homes/businesses it once had and half of those are waiting to be demolished as the property values keep declining. MOVE OUT OF FLINT NOW WHILE YOU STILL CAN !!!!!!!!!

The mall is a shell of its former glory days. The kids think it is kind of cool that it isn't crowded or busy. Many of the store locations are vacant and dark. What will become of this mall 5 years from now? 🤔

This is an okay mall. It’s second floor is closed entirely, and it’s first floor has several vacancies. The outdoor area of the mall, which has a Wahlburgers and Bar Louie, are both closed and the area they are in is overgrown with grass. However, there are still some nice stores here. It’s JC Penney has several good deals on purses, dress shirts, and Adidas clothes. It has a JD, which has a nice selection of Adidas and Hood Rich merchandise. There’s also a nail salon, a few shoe stores, a library, a Barnes and Noble, a children’s play area, and an atrium with a free piano to play. I gave this mall three stars because while it is dying, it still has some nice stores left. It’s parking lot also has several potholes.

It use to be a good place to get food and do alittle shopping with the wife but has been run down and could use a real over haul to being back the life , I remember when it was a good place to go for things

Unfortunately, most of the stores in the mall are closed up or on the verge of closing. The last several times I have been there, more stores seem to be closed than opened and less and less people are shopping there. The parking lot is crumbling, there have been several maintenance issues over the last few years and the entire food court upstairs looks to be closed.

Very friendly and interesting place. The building is immaculate, and all three floors are effectively used with various collections detailed to transport you in time. A wide scope of material starting with the earliest Native American artifacts, through logging, coal mining, manufacturing, daily life, government, disasters, rebuilding, commerce, sports, etc. Parking is convenient. Choice of elevators or stairs.

Found this museum when looking for places to visit. It didn't disappoint. It was a cute building with lots of History to tell. Was perfect for day trip. There were some really cool buildings we noticed around the city as well. We went on a Sunday so not all places were open.

It was a beautiful building. Learned a lot on our visit. The staff was super friendly and helped us explore. There are things for kids to do too so they aren't bored.

The building architecture is wonderful. The museum tells the history of Saginaw. I remember when I was a kid it was the main post office for the city. A little bit of nostalgia is nice

This is such a nice museum, welll worth the stop. Real cheap at $3 per ticket. Nice historical items that really told the story of Saginaw and the local area. I will be making a video for my Youtube Channel. See our YouTube channel Coolest Life.

Great place to go to see historical finds. They even have a sports memorabilia section!!!

We loved this museum! The entry was $5 for my family of 5. I leaned so much about the rich history of Saginaw. Lumber, mining and furniture making were the main industries back then! The museum must very well kept and curated. The exhibits were interesting and organized well.

This zoo is small in size but had a great variety of animals! Perfect to take smaller kids and get to see everything in one day! Zoo was clean and well kept, staff were friendly and helpful! They have a restaurant, gift shop, carousel, and train ride! Lots of hand washing stations that were nice to have and bathrooms were clean! Would recommend for any age! All the different gardens that people or places sponsor were cool to check out also!

They have crockigators lol 😆 the habitats were clean. The main pond was drained like a mosh pit or lagoon 😇 we got to pet the goats for free 🐐 it was a fun experience. Would go again!

Well maintained zoo in Saginaw that has a nice variety of animals. Caretakers keeps the facilities clean and the animals seem to be happy and enjoying the visitors. Nice train for little kids to to see the entire zoo. Has concessions for a lunch if you did not bring your own. Enjoyed my time there.

Super cheap (got in for $6 a person!), cute little place to take your kids to explore, and even have a park and sand pit. Their gardeners need applause as well its so beautiful everywhere you look! They dont have things on display to buy so you dont spend money like other places (unless you go into the store). Loved it will def come again.

Very cute little zoo! I was shocked at how pretty it was and how close up you got to the animals. Plus its only $8 to get in if you're not a local resident. The train ride was cute and there was a nice pond in the middle. Definitely would revisit in the future

It's a small zoo but I love this one. I took my kids there for years. The train is the best part.

I've been coming here since I was a baby and it was grown right along with me 💞 I really enjoy the zoo and can't wait for the new additions so definitely go check it out

I love this place so much. Michigan magic. Started trail running/ultra training on this trail in 2019. I’ve now run all over the mountains and most incredible places in the western US. This place is still home and strikes sweet nostalgia and is a special piece of me. Stunning nature and rich ecosystems with our wetlands. I was sad that it was closed when I returned to visit (for parking lot construction) but I’m glad I still found a way to access the trails. Thank you to the state park employees. Especially the lady who chatted with me for a half an hour about the construction and trail access and camping. Keep doing what you’re doing. 🩷

Silver lake state park was gorgeous, nice lawn, well kept extensive network of trails, plenty of parking and bathrooms. Nice clean beach, dogs restricted to area of lawn away from swimming beach, although there other areas where dogs can access water on leash.

Had a super great time tent camping here! Stayed at site H7 and got to hear the frogs croaking through the night, which I loved!! Also, found some good hiking not too far away and found a lot of cool critters (frogs, snakes, woodpeckers, butterfly’s). Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to get out and see some nature

It is one of my favorite hiking and trail running spots in Michigan, with an easy 30 min drive from where I live Ann Arbor. Lots of parking and flexibility for distance, with small loops like 4 miles, 8 miles if you include some parts, and up to ~18 miles for the full Potawatomi trail, which I ran once while training for a marathon, it was a great experience, though definitely bring lots of water especially if it's hot, just a couple of spots with fresh water pumps. There's also a great picnic area next to a lake people like to boat in.

Awesome State Park for fishing, running hiking, walking, birdwatching and if you are a runner, many large paths and small narrow ones. Biking also. This State park is beautiful....highly recommend

Our family has been coming here for years, now generations and we just love it! It continues to be our very favorite inland lake. A tradition I hope will continue with our family.

The Pinckney Recreation is one of my favorite areas in all of Michigan for hiking. It's full of beautiful forests, wetlands, and wildlife. There is a vast network of trails here. The Waterloo-Pinckney trail is the main trail, but there are dozens of other loops and legs to explore.

Such a fun place for kids. My little one loves the play structure and bounce houses. So far we've been on the weekend and weekday; both experiences were very positive, but as expected the weekend was way busier (still very much enjoyed our time though). We came on a weeknight also and it was very quiet, which was a pleasant change from the weekend crowd. Any staff we have interacted with have been very pleasant as well. We'll definitely make more visits here!

Great time for our sons birthday party. A huge jungle gym, laser tag & arcade games. Our room was clean & the staff was attentive. Our birthday package came with pizza, drinks, goodie bags for each guest, $10 game cards for each kid & a build a bear for the birthday boy. Highly recommend for a birthday party or for some time out with your kids.

Great value for hours of burning energy. We brought an 8 and 3 year old here on a Friday afternoon and had a blast! All they did was run up stairs and slide down things for hours. I overheard another kid say "I am exhausted" and my kids were the same. We stretched out the 5 level play place and the inflatable slides/houses for 3 hours before they just couldn't play anymore. Obviously they said they could and cried not wanting to leave because it was so much fun. Adults were free which is awesome, they could charge us to watch or hardly participate like others do. I still climbed the playplace and went down the inflatable slide a few times. Nostalgic and fun for us too.

Celebrated my son’s 6th birthday party on dec 8th. I can’t express how perfectly smooth the entire party went. Hostess (I forgot her name) was on point with everything and kept me updated and informed. The manager Kim was amazing!! She went above and beyond for my children and I. She was so kind and didnt treat us like just customers. She gave us more memories on his special day and I couldn’t be more thankful and appreciated!!! ❤️

Castaway Play Cafe was a blast—our five kids ran, climbed, and played their hearts out in a clean and well-maintained space. They were having the time of their lives... until about an hour after we left. That’s when the real adventure began—five kids, five slushies, and an unexpected race to the nearest bathroom. Let’s just say, the experience was memorable in ways we hadn’t planned. All jokes aside, the place itself is great, but maybe approach the slushies with caution (or pack some extra wet wipes). Would we come back? Absolutely. Would we get the slushies again? That’s a hard maybe.

Food was poor quality, high prices. Nachos were stale and did not taste good. Pizza was also very unappetizing. Play structures were fun for the kids, but they kept playing the same 4 songs on repeat for hours on end. Everyone in my group was getting annoyed with that. Overall seemed like a fairly clean place.

I absolutely love this place! There's something for all ages and even an arcade area. There are so many options and not too bad on prices to unlock it all. My oldest loved the ninja thing they put in their cause he was able to rock climb for the first time. I will most definitely be back, and hopefully soon!!

My husband liked to come up here, usually at night when it was quiet to do laps around the mall. Their new security shined a flashlight in my car and questioned what I was doing. I was told we cannot be here at this time anymore. Really??? We never had an issue running here at night when it was owned by tanger. It was a safe, lit up area to do something as simple as run. We have shopped here for 25+ years. You won’t be getting my business anymore.

Don't let your Wife or significant other drag you here. Endless amount of stores and deals to be had. You will have hours upon hours of every store telling you what percent off they have. I think they always have items discounted year round. I didn't see anywhere to eat or just get a snack. I would watch your belongings. It seemed to me that there were several people casing places and acting weird in the stores like they were trying to get a five finger discount. Not worth going to if you have a long drive.

This Outlet mall is conveniently located off Interstate 96 between Detroit and Lansing. It has the usual clothing and shoe stores, but also some resale shops - IMO very important during these days when prices are so high elsewhere. They used to be part of the Tanger Outlet group, but they’re working to make it even better.

They have a good amount of stores. I do love visiting this outlet, but I’m disappointed that the Tommy Hilfiger stores is permanently closed. I’m not sure if this is due to the retailer choosing to close the store or if the buy out of the outlets caused them to close due to certain factors.

Great Outlet Mall. (Ised yo be Tanger Outlet) Love the layout, there is lots of parking if you prefer to park at a specific store ... OR for those who enjoy walking its a fabulous way to get some exercise as you visit the stores!

Really enjoyed the shops and mini golf! Me and my 3 yr old did a few holes and then got free ice cream! Nice promotion for July. Since we had a membership I was free and kids under 6 are free for mini golf. It was a nice time outside:)

Previously Tanger Outlet, the same brands. Ample parking spots. Easy access from highway. Good selection though not as many as the big ones

This is the very best local bird and wildlife viewing area! It was such a hot day, I didn't want to hike and had no idea how amazing the drive through was. There is plenty of side parking and viewing areas, vehicles were respectful of one another. Dont be in a hurry when you go, because there are so many varieties of birds to see. You will not be disappointed! So greatful that we take care of protecting our wildlife!

A beautiful spot to take in the sunset and view many bird species. The trails are wide and well marked. The auto tour route is good with a few pullouts but I would bring your binoculars or long camera lenses to see the wildlife up close.

Beautiful drive. We saw a lot of wildlife. Deer, many species of birds including Bald eagles. We watched a Great Blue Heron swallow a carp, which was neat. I highly recommend taking this nice slow drive.

Saw lots of sandhill cranes, egrets, herons, geese, and ducks during my visit in early July. Went again in late August and a lot of them had moved on, though I did see few... and a bald eagle. Very cool place!

Get there in the morning and treat yourself to a garden of natural wonders. Bring your camera, a big bottle of water, and a bigger bottle of bug spray. The flies are no joke. Better yet, a beekeeper's habit. 10/5 absolutely incredible.

This place is truly out of this world, bring water lots of gravel roads to walk on. Great place to walk dog. Very rarely there is anyone there. Almost guaranteed to see Eagles.. . Bring good camera don’t

We stopped here while in Saginaw and went through the driving trail. It was enjoyable but very long. Once you start the drive you have to finish it as it is only 1-way. It is also a stone path so this may not be suitable for those concerned about dents or dings to their vehicles from rocks bouncing up from the ground. The walking path would be another option for those not wanting to do the driving trail, which we did not do. There were not many animals when we went besides a few birds, butterflies and dragonflies. The view was really nice and is something cool to experience if in the Saginaw area. Something to visit at least once. We may visit again in the fall and do the walking trail when it is not so hot.

This was my first time going and my first time ever trying to get tickets. Let’s start with the good things. The staff is super friendly and organized at the station, everyone really enjoys working there, even the conductors and the staff that goes in every single carriage. I had the “cheapest” tickets and still it was pricey. They did gave me hot cocoa which I thought it was extra. The negative of this experience or things that I would have done different. - the train was behind an hour, people were waiting in the cold for an hour…I wish they told people before - they only have two restrooms inside!!! It took me 20 min. And they have portal potty’s outside, but still with the people they get I’m shock only two. - if you have small children I’ll call ahead and ask for a 4 seater. I wish I did this! - Ashley was so so so disappointed, the food was terrible and I agree with the vendors, not enough vendors that were about Polar express theme, which was disappointed. - The line for Santa was so long that when we went he wasn’t “available” anymore! -I’ll bring my own water and my own food - again not enough bathrooms and the portal potties are dirty. - they don’t have enough small children activities, and they have a slide and a carrousel but it’s 3 dolls for each time they go, even the slide which is pricey. I get that this what mostly people depend on their income but it needs a major improve, specially for the price you pay. Again, it’s so disappointed for families with small children about the quality of food, the activities and the environment. It’s sad that I didn’t feel like it was Christmasy or “North Pole”.

This was a great event for the family! Roger made it such a special event for us. Very hard to get tickets, but very much worth it. Best to have one person purchase all the tickets for a group. Thanks for making my sons wishes come true.

It was quite an experience here I've been wanting to go here for years. Not sure why but I finally made it only to see The polar Express was getting maintenance done so sorry to say this year I don't think there's going to be rides with this train pulling anyone. The wheels were completely off the train. Our tour guide that we had which is very informative about everything. I really enjoyed all he was telling me. I wish I could remember his name but he said that in my lifetime I'll never see this happen again to The polar Express train that was the train that featured in The polar Express movie. So next year I will have to go for a ride.

We attended the Christmas in July event and had so much fun exploring the trains and riding the mini train. We came early and so we didn't get to watch the movie. But the tour, mini trains and train musuem was totally worth it!! This was a free event when we went unless you wanted to ride the big train that was $5 a person.

This was our first trip on the Pere Marquette. We choose the swivel chairs which turned out to be an excellent choice for comfort and viewing. The staff in our car and elsewhere were incredibly friendly and made the trip fun. The town of Ashley is definitely geared towards children but it's fun to check out the small stores. Overall, it was a fun experience.

The North Pole Express was a magical experience. We went with a group of my Mom-Friends and our kids. We got the seats in the dining cars. The kids sipped on hot cocoa, had delicious treats brought to us on the on the way there and back. The staff in our car (Holly) lead Christmas songs and shared historical information about the train. The conductor came around on the way home and signed the Polar Express book that we bought in Ashley. Ashley completely transformed into the North Pole. All of the staff and vendors there were so incredibly joyful and in character! I was so impressed, it was Disney level commitment. There was a free magic show there, the Grinch, shops, rides, a toy shop where kids could make a toy and so many nods to the Polar Express movie. We loved it! Worth every penny and we will definitely do this again. Also making a trip back to Ashley because we didn’t get to do everything. If you go, definitely wear your pajamas like in the movie! Lots of people do this or wear matching shirts and holiday hats, necklaces, etc. You can bring snacks on the train, so that is great. Water bottles and non-sugary snacks are a good idea for the kiddos.

November 2021 - family of 5 went on the Polar express. We went on a Saturday night and had a blast. My 3 daughters are under 10. We went on Vixen and the 2 young ladies did a great job keep us entertained. We go to Ashley, MI. Its a small town and we went right to Santa. Didn't wait long. A lot of things for the kids to do. The volunteers are wonderful. You can make or buy items there. You can get food. We plan on doing this again next year with more family and friends. Tickets normally go on sale in the spring.

When I say this is such a magical experience I can’t stress it enough!! This castle was truly stunning!!

I took my three year old here while we were in the area and it was neat to see. We paid for the tour which was very reasonable and bought a couple books to support. Mr. Curwood was one of Michigan’s foremost conservationist and this is a neat part of Michigan’s history.

Nice place to visit and see the history of Owosso. It's a great place for senior photos!!!

It was unique and interesting. Gift shop items are on the low end price wise.

This place is an awesome monument to the author James Oliver Curwood. The staff are lovely and very friendly. They have a vast knowledge of the history of Mr. Curwood and his life and involvement in the town. The castle and surrounding park is beautifully maintained. Would highly recommend a visit, especially during the festival when all the art vendors and reenactors are out.

Such a gem for Owosso community and great spot for pics!

We have never had the chance to go inside. But the park is so lovely and has ample shade to just sit and look all the beauty. There is also a nice art walk nearby, and the bridge is always a favorite.

We did a day hike and really enjoyed the experience. Trails are wide and well maintained, but stay alert as the equestrian community uses the trails so there's a lot of 💩 on the trail and with a number of blind corners, it's easy to startle a horse and rider. The island feels like an entirely different ecosystem, don't miss it if you're hiking. Note: there is virtually no cell service so if you are hiking and use a map or trail app, download it before you get there. It is a black hole on the coverage maps.

There are no attendants at the front so make sure you have your Recreation Passport! The park is so beautiful right now but we came to walk the Sleepy Hollow Trail and we were soooo confused trying to find it. There are NO signs for it. When you enter the park take a right at the sign that says “Cabins/Hike-in Campsites” and go all the way down to the end of the road to park. You’re basically walking towards the hike in sites to walk the trail. When you get to the dirt road you can cross or go down the dirt road. We took the road because we wanted to walk the island loop. We ended up walking 4 miles here. There were a lot of cars but we didn’t run into a lot of people. BEWARE OF TICKS. We found one on our dog when we got home.

The Legend disc golf course is impeccable. Nice variety of holes and technical lanes mixed in with some BOMBERS! Very nice putting green and whole course maintenance I give 5 stars. Would recommend to any player. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Loved this park. There's horse back riding trails and walking trails. A beautiful lake and great camp sites. Including hike in sites.

Sleepy Hollow State Park is a beautiful natural space with great potential to become a top-tier outdoor destination. The trails and lake offer a peaceful setting, but the facilities could use meaningful upgrades. Wishlist for improvement: • Better trail maintenance for year-round use • Upgraded restrooms and showers • Water refill stations near trailheads and common areas • Bike and kayak rentals to enhance accessibility • More shaded picnic areas and seating • Play areas and educational signs for families • Improved lighting and safety measures • Updated trail maps and digital navigation tools With these enhancements, Sleepy Hollow could truly shine as one of Michigan’s premier state parks.

Almost every site has trees for added privacy. The dog Beach is next to the human Beach, our dogs had a blast! The showers were clean with warm water and great pressure. They do have vending machines at the showers if you need a snack or small items you may forget to bring. All of the staff are very friendly. The trails are amazing and there are plenty of them, both walking and biking. The playground is nice. It has a basketball court(including balls), horse shoes(including horseshoes), pavilion, swings, slides, sandbox(with toys) and other games. The dump/fill station is very convenient. The dumpster area has recycling (including; Styrofoam, metal milk jugs and more)and returnable bottle donation area. The beach has some shade trees, picnic tables and pavilions. It's close to a mile to walk to the beach but you can drive to it and park in the beach parking lot. The park has kayak rentals. They have a butterfly garden that attracts many butterflies. This park has more butterflies than any other I've seen previously. Quiet time at night is nicely enforced, They were always very polite. I plan on coming to this park again, it checked all of the boxes on my list.

Easy boat launch at Lake Ovid, Sleep Hollow. With many lush island, this is a beautiful lake to explore!

Visited this last (Nov 9) Saturday. What a pleasant experience. K (bartender) was remarkably educated about the establishment and the history behind its foundation. I provide feedback about the wines that I like and within few taste samples, she honed down the perfect glass. In my case it was an Aviatrix Crimson (pictured). They have a good selection of wines and spirits. Food options are extremely limited although the selection is acceptable as snack pairing. High capacity seating and although the parking is limited, if parties ride-share there is plenty room inside and I would suggest it is better this way, minimizing the chance of not being able to park more than say 10 standard size cars. Front is a 7 (or so) steep res brick stair. K assures me there is an easy access ramp in the back of building for customers with limited mobility (I did not check that access as I arrived late past sunset and came alone, not needing it). Overall, including the conversation, was very positive. Would likely try again if in the area.

Very warm atmosphere, great wine selection, and great service(Thanks J-way, tip her good). They offer a wide variety of activities throughout the week, including trivia, bingo and even book club twice a month. *Charcuterie menu only*

This place was definitely a hidden gem nestled amidst the aviation enthusiasts' paradise. From the moment we stepped onto the property, we were captivated by the unique atmosphere and the warm hospitality of the staff. While the entire experience was delightful, it was J-way who truly made our visit unforgettable. Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and genuine care for our experience were exceptional. She patiently guided us through the extensive menu, offering recommendations tailored to our preferences. Her passion for the craft was evident in every word she spoke, making our tasting even more enjoyable. While the venue itself was impressive, it was clear that J-way was going above and beyond to ensure that every guest felt valued and appreciated. We couldn't help but notice that she seemed to be handling a significant portion of the customer service duties on her own. It was evident that she was a dedicated and hardworking employee who deserved more support from management. Overall, our visit to Chateau Aeronautique was a fantastic experience, largely thanks to J-way's exceptional service. We will undoubtedly be returning in the future, eager to taste more of the delicious offerings and hopefully experience the same level of hospitality from the entire staff.

Wow so very glad that we stopped here today! We were in town visiting friends and decided to do a little wine tour today! We were able to meet the maker of the wine, see the hanger where he stores his plane, and some of the history about this winery. The wait staff were so friendly and very educational. Both the wine and beer flights were great and it is a very nice atmosphere I would highly recommend if you're in the area.

Cool venue, but the sound quality is atrocious and the drink prices are too expensive for the region. I assumed a $20 cover to see a tribute band play meant the setup was nice, but i could hardly tell which song the band was playing. So loud for no reason. Wouldnt recommend

Exceptional wines and craft beers. Delightful tasting room experience and great place to chill with a delicious drink.

So nice! Great staff and the owner gave a tour of his personal wine cellar and the airplane hanger! Everything was delicious and I felt comfortable asking questions. The staff was also very knowledgeable! A great stop for anyone who likes wine! They just opened a second location in Irish Hills that I can't wait to try!

I’m blown away by how pristine of an upkeep Michigan State University upholds. I’ve been driving back and forth since they have top level animal care and emergency room and every visit the entire premise is being kept as clean as I could ever ask for. It’s a peaceful environment with people upholding the speed limit and folks walking along the striped lines. I’m shocked by how many departments they have and how beautifully the staff presents themselves with high level respect and demeanor. Thank you for the top level skills and knowledge!

The botanical gardens at MSU are definitely a great place to visit with the family, kids included! Hundreds of plant varieties and lots of knowledgeable staff. The elementary school program my kids and I have been attending is awesome. It has been super fun for all ages, and very educational. Our lettuce is growing well and We all can't wait until our next visit!

MSU is such a beautiful campus, especially in the fall!

The campus is beautiful! Watch out closely when driving, students are everywhere and they don't pay attention to cars. You might want to pre-download the "Pay by Plate" app, so it's ready when you find a spot to park. Parking is difficult to find, or even to know where it's okay to park. Do your research ahead of time. The walk down the Red Cedar is gorgeous, especially in the fall. Go green! 💚

It was ok going to the michigan state game...I parked on shaw in garage..40 bucks🤧🤧 and a walk lol but I loved the fact Penn State won

It's fun to go to Spartan Stadium to see the flood of Maize and Blue and watch our guys dominate little brother. The drone show was super cool, as was the band performance at half time.

I loved the front row seats where I was able to see it all! Although we lost the game my family enjoyed our time there. The parking lot where we tailgated was not to far from the Stadium.

The zoo is clean and easily marked to follow on the path but is very small. After taking our time with the exhibits, from start to finish it took just over an hour to get through. So I’d consider it a little pricey for what you all see, considering you have to pay for parking AND admission. It is definitely geared more toward younger children as well, 5 and under it seems. Decent little outing though.

We love this zoo. All the animals was out being active. We even watched a turtle get weighed. We enjoyed The Boo at the Zoo. It was a great experience and very nice volunteers. I wish the hay ride was operating during our visit but we can't control the weather. We still had a great time

I love this zoo! The exhibits are large and clean, the walkways spacious. There are very cool animals here and you can tell they're well loved. The Zookeeper Notes signage is great-names, dates, special facts, etc. I think Doppsee and Phineas (Rhinos) are my favorite non-cat animals, but I love every animal here! I love that you can buy art created by the animals in the gift shop! I got rhino art, bat-eared fox art on magnets and feather ornaments!

My daughter, my husband and myself went on a school field trip to Potter Park Zoo. We had an amazing time!!! We waited less than 1 minute to buy an extra entrance ticket and we were on our way. We started at about 10 am and left about 1 pm. We also visited the gift shop to look around and get a bracelet where she can track a certain animal. She has multiple animals that she tracks, like the whale shark, and a hammerhead shark. There a lot of different animals than at other zoo's, like the Tamarin, which followed my daughters movements and wanted to be close to her. There were exotic animals like a tiger and a lion, as well as barnyard animals, like the goats and cows. There numerous species of birds, including my favorite, the Bald Eagle.

Purchased a Deluxe Family Membership for my partner and I (2 adults). Since we purchased for the 2025 season, we have frequented Potter Park Zoo at least weekly. As part of the membership, discounts for purchases in the Zoo as well as Zoo events have provided a ton of value, as we have attended numerous after-hours events--which we love because they are adults-only often. From the Snow Foxes and Otters where your "adventure begins" to the Ravens Rocky (listen closely, sometimes Rocky will tell you to "come here" to beckon you in to check them out as Corvids are capable of imitation of human speech) and Lily, Potter Park Zoo offers a wide variety of wildlife to view as well as events like the "After Dark," Halloween, and holiday lights. Stop by and pack a lunch to eat while you watch the Otters play, or the Elk run around. Go to the farmyard and hang out with the goats, or check out Ralph the Emu. Spend some time watching the absolute unit of a giant anteater cruise around his enclosure, or check out the BABY BONGO! A membership also includes discounts to other zoos (and aquariums) and free entry to John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids! Almost forgot to mention; the zoo membership includes parking for the park itself!

Fantastic zoo! I am sorry I waited so long to finally visit. It is clean and the animals were very active, despite the heat.

I’ve visited twice in the past couple of years. It’s a nice, quiet, small zoo great for families. Our most recent visit was a Saturday during the summer and it felt like we had the place to ourselves. Of course, with a zoo, you are not guaranteed that you’ll see all the animals, but we saw just about every single one. Prices for admission, gift shop, and food are reasonable. Bring a water bottle and take advantage of the bottle refill stations. There’s lots of shade and benches to take a break. If you time it just right, you can catch the zookeepers talking about the animals.

My family went to Uncle John's for the Crafts Festival and Sunflower vases at the end of August. It was a good time. The crafts vendors brought were awesome and the sunflower fields were beautiful. Inside the store were yummy donuts and fresh cider. Prices were a little high but the variety of breads and baked goods were plentiful. We will definitely go back to visit.

Our family had a great time exploring this awesome cider mill!!! So many things to do for the children and at a fair price. I also love that you can drive down to whatever area you want to explore instead of walking the whole farm. We especially enjoyed picking the flowers for free and the wagon ride($5).The wagon ride takes you through the apple orchard past the pumpkin patches and by the corn maze.My daughter had a blast on the jump pillow also. My husband absolutely loved the sour cream donut but many of the other ones too- we got half. Dozen for a little over $13.

Overall, great experience. Visited during the recent art festival held there which had better booths than other art markets Ive been to. I tried the cider slush they had and it was tasty. Infelt like more signage wouldve been helpful. It would also have been nice if the cider bar had a bathroom open so one didnt have to walk to the porto johns out by the festival itself. I get why they do it but thwn have some bathrooms close by.

We did enjoy it. But it felt like we were at a fair/carnival. Not what expected. Donuts and the bakery have very tasty items.

Cider and donuts are always fresh. Lots to do and see at this roadside attraction. And don’t forget your tractor ride.

I really really wanted this to be more fun than it was 🫤 There is absolutely zero flow of traffic and so many people! The bakery, gift shop and cidery are so jam packed together with looong lines. We waited 25 minutes just to get to the doorway of the pie barn. These buildings and the pumpkin patch are at opposite ends of the property separated by the parking lot. This means walking (on a path barely wide enough for two wagons to pass each other) through the parking lot. There is very little signage for the wagon, train and corn maze. Everything is pricey, but that's the world we live in. $12 for a gallon of cider but I thought it was very good. Price for the pumpkins seemed reasonable, though I could have done without the group of 6ish people, smoking pot with children EVERYWHERE. Not a terrible time but definitely expect to spend a considerable amount of time standing around, waiting. For my family, not worth the 1.5 hour drive.

IMO-It's a very commercialized/tourist trap Orchard. Food trucks all over, that is a major downgrade for a good old Fall Orchard visit. Its massively huge if you want to visit everything, parking is worse than a mall. It's massively busy, most activities packed with people. Everything cost money per person, the free stuff didn't excite my kiddos except the giant bouncy bubble. We got a variety of donuts, every flavor tasted the same, plain. The Cider is very good! I gave 2 stars for the Cider (4 star) and we got a few good pictures. Probably not going again, it's all too much for me to enjoy. I'd prefer a good Ole family farm/Orchard visit, free corn maze. Overall not for us...

It was a Saturday and the State Capitol was closed and did not have a lot of time, but seeing it was first time here, decided to walk around and look at some of the architecture, statues and signage. To read about when the capital was built and restored was very interesting. The grounds around the Capitol are kept very neat. Will definitely come back to spend some more time at Michigan's State Capitol.

We had an amazing time here today! The guide/staff was super friendly and brought my parents a Chinese version of Capitol intro brochure 😊 Mom is especially happy! I learned a lot about Michigan history and how they spent tax-payers’ money 😂

Special visit for me, the 50th state capitol I have visited, a quest since ~1973. It’s heartening to see such a beautiful restoration, and some work still underway to replace/restore the translucent glass tiles of the rotunda floor. The paintings throughout are interesting and beautiful. We took the tour, which is one of the most nicely executed tours in any state capitol, starting in the relatively new underground visitor center with a film presented in the orientation room. Knowledgeable guide, and even a short presentation by a (former?) State Senator on the Senate floor. Michiganders should be proud, all should visit.

It’s a good time to visit the Michigan State Capitol now with the weather getting better. FYI the guided tours are available Monday through Friday. If you are a larger group it’s recommended to make reservations. The reservations can be made through their official website. They are also open on the first Saturday of each month!

Construction of the Michigan State Capitol building was completed in 1878 and houses the chambers and offices of the Michigan Legislature as well as the ceremonial offices of the Governor of Michigan and Lieutenant Governor. Inside and outside of the building (and grounds it reside on) are beautiful and worth a visit. Staff is friendly. NOTE: They don't have a gift shop, but the Michigan History Center (a short walk away) has a real nice one. For parking, recommend the South Capitol Ramp parking garage just a few blocks away.

Nice capitol building with public tours. The new learning center gives a good overview of the history of Michigan's capitol buildings (all 3 of them). It was a bit confusing to get down to the visitors center if you enter through the public enterance, but there are enough signs to guide the way. There are guided and self-guided tours available. I did a guided tour which gave good insight as to the history of the building. The guided tours also get to peek inside the governors ceremonial office, which is closed otherwise. Overall a nice way to kill time and learn some Michigan history.

Beautiful building. Great area to sight see. Even better at night. Several statues! Highly recommend 💚💯💯

I was unaware that Saturdays are free! What a pleasant surprise. Im in Lansing for work, and decided to stop on a day off. A casual stroll, and reading of 65-75% of the items.. was about 3.5hrs. So much information! I was unaware how pivital Lansing was in the grand scheme of the development of the united states. The mesh between educational, personal,political,and fun... was well done. Im not sure if ill get a chance to stop through here again anytime soon but if i do, i will be.

Lots to check out! Loved learning all about the history and looking at the exhibits. Sundays are free entrance!

Fascinating trip through Michigan's history. Lots of recreated spaces from Michigan's past: territorial days, mining, timber industry, manufacturing, and Arsenal of Democracy. I didn't grow up in Michigan. The museum taught me a lot about the State's history. Also had a super interesting, temporary exhibit on personal technology. It was a fun trip down memory lane with things like VCR's, floppy disks, and Atari.

From the retreat of the glaciers at the last ice age to the present day, this museum takes us through the entire history of Michigan. There are so many exhibits and so much to learn. We spent two hours there and probably could have spent another two because there is so much to see. Highly recommend visiting if you have an interest in history or Michigan in general. The museum is well laid out, colorful, and informative. We paid $24 for two adults and two youth, well worth it! I am looking forward to our next visit.

Absolutely cool, so much to learn and things I didn't know living in Michigan my whole life. There's 3 floors of things to learn about, read about, videos being played, cool old fashioned things. I would definitely recommend taking a self guided walk through if in the area, you could spend hours reading and seeing everything!

Very educational museum! Brought my mother in law for her 65th birthday and she had such a great time! We loved the expansive and detailed facades and it was nice and quiet for a Saturday. I hadn't been since I was a kid for school and I think everyone should visit again as an adult!

We spent a few hours on Sunday exploring the Michigan History Center. My son has been asking to go for weeks, and with Sunday being free admission plus free parking, it seemed the perfect time! The mining area was very cool and I love how the center flowed through. There isn't a wrong way to go through the place. My son loved exploring the place. We'll be back soon!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This orchard is a hidden gem! Their cider and donuts easily beat the big-name brands—the flavor is fresher, the texture is perfect, and you can actually taste the care that goes into every batch. What makes it even better is the boutique vibe: cozy, charming, and personal. It feels special every time I visit—like you’re supporting something authentic, not just another chain. If you’re looking for the best donuts around, this is the spot.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Perfect Autumn Tradition at The Country Mill We made our annual trip out to The Country Mill to “Pick a Peck For People” again this year, and it was absolutely wonderful. This family-run orchard continues to impress with its warm atmosphere, genuine hospitality, and strong sense of community. Whether you’re coming for fresh apple cider, warm donuts, or simply to breathe in the crisp fall air among the trees, The Country Mill delivers a perfect mix of charm and tradition. The apples are always top-notch, the cider is second to none, and the staff make you feel like part of the family. If you enjoy good food, friendly faces, and a wholesome outdoor experience, this is the place to be. It’s a beautiful reminder that the best memories are made together, one apple at a time. 🍎🍩🍁 A special shoutout to Michelle, Ciara and Hayley, three truly amazing women whose kindness, patience, and hard work make every visit feel special. Their smiles and dedication reflect the heart of this God-fearing farm. And to Steve and Bridget, along with their wonderful children, thank you for devoting your lives to God, country, and community. Your faith, family values, and commitment to serving others shine through in everything you do at The Country Mill and beyond. It’s more than just an orchard, it’s a living example of grace, gratitude, and good stewardship. 🍎🙏🇺🇸

Affordable donuts and cider. It has a lot of things to do. Approximately 40 min walk corn maze, wagon rides, apple cannon, pumpkin slingshot, playground, slides, indoor seating, U-Pick apples. Great for all ages.

My grandson and my neighbors and I went to Country Mill and had donut sundaes. They were yummy. Thanks to Bridget and her staff Kat and Reliegh for their wonderful, friendly service. It's the beginning of a good day.

This is a fun orchard/farm to visit. There were tons of things for kids to do. Pamela was awesome! She was making fresh caramel apples and talked with us about all that she was doing- very informative and fun to watch. They also had a viewing area to watch the team members sort their apples- a great behind the scenes look that you don't usually get.

The Country Mill provided a wonderful natural backdrop for this family photo session! The check-in process for photographers is simple and efficient, and the grounds provided a variety of locations great for photos.

I love going to the Country Mill! One of my favs. They have the best donuts around as well as some of the nicest employees. Today my family of 6 were treated so politely by Jesus Bonilla at the apple cannon. He made our experience even better. Also, Malachi at the corn maze was polite. We will be back!

Phenomenal experience with friends! I've done two of their rooms now, and both were packed with unique clues and puzzles, fun props, and just the right level of head-scratching. The whole operation runs smoothly and the staff are friendly and helpful. Can't recommend them highly enough!

Had a wonderful time. Probably one of the best escape rooms I have seen so far! The Ancient Egypt room was great and had a real old school vibe with the sand on the floors and hieroglyphics. The owner Sean was very informative and polite!

So much fun I have escaped. We have visited all 3 of their rooms. The experience is top notch. The rooms are a well thought out, immersive one of a kind experience. The puzzles are fun and use of technology impressive. This sure beats the movies.

Our group recently did the Captured room and it was AMAZING. The theme was on point, puzzles were challenging, and even though we didn't escape our group really enjoyed it. FOLLOW them on social media so that when they find a new home, you can visit wherever it is - it'll be worth it!

My sister, her husband, my fiance, and myself went to the escape room in Portland MI and it was so much fun! It's a great place to have a family or friend game night! We will definitely go there again! And the staff was very friendly and helpful during the game!

We had a great time. This was my family's first time doing an escape room, and the staff explained everything we needed to know. The "Pharaohs Tomb" room was very well thought out and while the puzzles were hard, they weren't impossible to solve. You can tell they had put a lot of work into the room.

This is 2nd time we've gone. We did Pharaohs Tomb: Anubis' Wrath and it was awesome!! Just like the first room we did, they really went all out & we had the best Gamemaster: Ella!! We can't wait to go back for a 3rd time and hopefully get Ella again!! Great experience all around! :)

We had an incredible time here! Free admission and easy parking! A WIDE range of animals and activities for all to enjoy! The "extras" are very modestly priced, with options to pay with card inside the parakeet feeding barn. There are "food stations" all over where for 50c you can get food out of feed the animals. :) The reindeer barn has a coin change machine! For kiddos that are not as interested in the animals there is a large play ground, many slides, the hay ride, and 2 trains rides (and I'm sure more!) ALL the rides and equipment were very "small child" or "toddler" friendly. This includes the viewing areas for the animals! We did not get a chance to do everything at Anderson and Girls this time around, but we will be able to easily return a few more times this fall because of their free admission! 😁 Don't forget to donate during your visit if you can! It helps keep this great place free admission!

Great place to go, the (free) petting zoo had a ton of animals with more variety than I was expecting. I'm talking cows to bobcats to absolutely obese prairie dogs. Lots of great treats to buy like jam, apples, and breads at good prices. Simple menu at the Sweet Shop but good prices, and my wrap was huge and fresh and filling. They have lots of fall activies as well like tractor rides. I went on a gloomy Friday so it was a lot emptier than I anticipate it would on a weekend.

We went here for my birthday some weeks ago. I got a squirrel plushie in the gift shop that I ended up naming Andy, and it's one of those plushies where you can put it in the microwave and then it gets all warm and you can cuddle it. I also fed the little baby goats! They were so cute. And we got chicken nuggets and a deep fried cheese stick corn dog thing and donuts and stuff, and I got some birds in the bird thing to land on my hand and eat the peanut butter seeds I had.

Everything was gorgeous and so well maintained! We had no idea we were going to be seeing all of the exotic animals and it was such a pleasant surprise. They all look so healthy and happy with immaculate habitats. The donuts and cider were delicious and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

What an awesome place ! It's free, but they do rely on donations to keep it that way. Donation boxes as you walk around . Cost $5 a person for the tractor ride through the orchard (last about 15 minutes). $5 to ride the Pony's . They also have $5 camel rides and $2 mini train rides. The pony ride was probably 5-8 minutes and she loved it. Only thing we didn't care for was people smoking cigarettes and smelling the smoke. If it was a no smoking on the property it would make it better or maybe a designated smoking area? They have a bunch of jams and sweets you can buy in the little shop all reasonable prices. We will definitely be returning!

Such a fun little petting zoo. Free to enter. You can donate if you like or buy feed for the animals while there. They also have a couple rides such as train and camel. The sweet shop and bakery have many goods to look through.

The entirety of this place is truly remarkable. The baked goods and ice cream shop are delightful. My family thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Additionally, the free animal exhibit is a wonderful feature. Donations are appreciated but not required. Apples and carrots are also available for purchase. To feed the many animals.

Can't share any photos as the wedding was only yesterday. It's a very beautiful venue for an upscale countrychic style wedding. I thought it was very well done, even given an unfortunate chilly afternoon. Food and staff delightful. Modern Quaint. The Bride and Groom were both beautiful and so happy. I saw a wedding coordinator that was top notch as well as a photographer that did not miss a blink!! Lovely place lovely 😍 Only downside, while there is ample parking and probably considerations for the elderly//disabled in the main building, this consideration was overlooked in the wedding venue. While pleasant. The bathrooms were up a set of 5 steps. Hardly accessible. The nearest accessible facility was far into the main building. Hardly appropriate for wedding guests and disabilities , and the two 93 year olds with Walkers Why isn't there handicap parking back there??? At least closer?

The customer service was polite and very helpful. Unfortunately, the business just wasn't what we thought it was. It gives the appearance of being a collection of small businesses however, it seems that is not the case. The employee did explain that it once had been but, now it's main business is a restaurant. We may return to try this sometime.

Amazing coffee shop with some very delicious donuts and bagels I had the blueberry banana smoothie it was delicious as well. very cool modern yet classic atmosphere with comfortable seating. A perfect place to hang out and enjoy your coffee. Being an apple farm, they also have a great assortment of apples and ciders that you can purchase to go.

Super fun stop a bit farther out, but worth the drive. Their selection of ciders is extensive and is sure to please everyone in the group. Set in a clean section of farmland, you can see why someone would want to have their wedding here. It’s very clean and upkept, with nice fireplace seating on the outdoor patio. The market had a small selection of different goods alongside cider and donuts. The cider donuts had a great flavor, but seemed just a tad dry. Overall we really enjoyed our time here and we plan on returning!

After a short visit 2 years ago I immediately knew Frugthaven would be the location for my first business retreat. The service and attention to detail were incredible. My team and all attendees loved the experience and the Farm. So much so, that I'll be hosting my second business retreat for 50 guests at Frugthaven Farm soon and we can't wait!

Was passing through town google mapped gluten free bakery near me because my girlfriend is gluten intolerant and it’s always fun to find gluten-free sweets for her, the bakery had just that. they offered four different kinds of cupcakes which We enjoyed Sharing for breakfast and chased it down with A couple cups of fresh chai coffee. (they also had cookies and cakes) we walked around a bit tried a few ciders over at the bar and enjoyed the market with some relaxing quality time together. Thank you Frugthaven Family for a wonderful time…….. if you like follow me in my travels on Instagram at mylifemyterms55.

Visited property for a 2 day retreat held here and found Frughhaven farm to be a beautiful venue with lovingly maintained spaces. So much care and attention to detail has been poured into this property. The staff was friendly and the icing on the cake was delicious coffee and donuts. Can't wait to return to this stunning property.

One of four covered bridges in Michigan you can still drive across which makes this pretty special for how old it is. I was there about 15 minutes and not a single other vehicle passed me. Peaceful.

Great covered bridge in a secluded spot along the Flat River.

Loverly little Covered bridge crossing the river. Ample parking in Fallasburg park. Picnic tables available. One lane. Try not speed, follow the speed limit slow walking pace.

Gorgeous bridge and a great place to put in or take out a kayak or canoe. The bridge is beautiful beware of the over-speed toll. The troll collects on the far side.

Beautiful covered bridge! Nice park for a picnic. Not too far off the beaten path.

This is just a really peaceful place to go! We went in the summer and there are families fishing on the banks of the river, people kayaking on the river and all kinds of gatherings in the heavily shaded park itself.

I love the rustic look of covered bridges. Glad to have made the stop and checked this one out.

Went for my birthday, been wanting to go. It was definitely worth going to but I’ve had better experiences at other zoos like this, specifically with feeding the animals. It would be nice to be able to have more access . I’ve been to a different zoo where we were on a platform, so we were eye level with the giraffes and we could actually hug them and have more of an experience.

Amazing place to see a wide variety of animals in a nice clean setting with interaction. Plenty of restrooms and clean. The animals seem to have nice environments to be in. The giraffes were amazing to interact with. We also got to see the alligator feeding which was fun to watch. Would highly recommend!

This place was lots of fun! They had a wide variety of animals to check out and feed. We were traveling in from Texas and had to check it out while in Michigan. Our kiddo is a wild animal lover and we were pleasantly surprised at the variety they had compared to our zoo back home. Definitely worth a visit.

Love Boulder Ridge Zoo! It is a family favorite. It is perfect for families with all ages as there is something for everyone. There is a play area and train for younger kids. A great little snack bar and my Favorite thing is to feed the Giraffes and parakeets. The zoo is kept so clean and well staffed!!

We had the best time here with our little family! We loved being able to actually see the animals and interact with them! I really appreciate that the enclosures are meant for actual visibility of the animals. The park seems so clean and well taken care of. The animals also look to be well cared for!

This zoo expands every summer and just keeps getting better and better. So many amazing animals to see. You also get to feed giraffes, camels, goats, alpaca, and even the crocs. The Cafe also has really tasty food. I had the pretzel bites and they were hot and fresh.

Great zoo, that provides plenty of rest areas from the sun, restrooms within a reasonable distance & plenty of animals to see. We fed the giraffes, the camel, alpacas & plenty of goats😁. The mist fans were the perfect item for a super hot day. I only wish the still had the safari trolley, like they did when it first opened. Wonderful experience for my grandkids.

On our way to Arcadia we made a stop at Pilgrims. It was definitely worth the trip. It is a tough course, but worth the play. Very nice course, with a lot of entertaining holes. Flew and landed on 18 from the #2 tees. That stuff always makes you want to come back to play again. I would definitely recommend playing here.

I could see why the stars are so high. The course is so beautiful that every hall exclaims. I went to about 20 golf courses nearby while traveling. This is definitely the number one place. In some places I've been to, balls often flew from the side hole. It can never happen here. This is because the gap between the hall and the hall was far and there were many trees. If you visit Dashiji Station, I will definitely go back.

Absolutely perfect from tee to green. The course was in immaculate condition — fairways like carpet and greens rolled fast. The staff was friendly, professional, and made the whole experience smooth from start to finish. This is a must-play track for any golfer in the area. It sets the standard for what a great golf day should be. Can not wait to come back!

Spectacular place! Not going to lie...going into our trip full of "Top 100" courses, this was kind of the wildcard or "throw away" course of the group. Let me just tell you that for me, it was probably #2 in my book. Only behind the Bluffs at Arcadia. What a spectacular layout. Now don't expect a fancy country club experience, because that's not what this is. This place is as quiet, out of the way, unassuming, low-key as it gets. But the golf is just WOW. So glad we came out.

Great golf course. Excellent staff was helpful and courteous. Course was in excellent condition. Peyton frequently drove by with refreshments. I hope I can golf here again in the future.

From the time we left the car to the time we left it was a first class operation and course. Staff was attentive and friendly and the overall course was pristine. Instantly one of my favorite courses.

I first played Pilgrim's Run in 2024. Following that experience I made it a goal to return to Michigan each year and play it again. I played last month and it was just as wonderful as my initial experience. The staff is friendly, accommodating and efficient. The course was in excellent shape. The holes are unique and challenging, yet fun. It does not feel monotonous, and the variance of each hole and green keeps one engaged throughout the round. If you are in the area, I highly recommend going

An extraordinarily large statue of a horse. It's especially impressive when you consider that there are only two of these in the world and the other one is in Italy. There are actually three statues, identical except in size: the largest one, of course; a smaller one that represents what the big one would look like if sized like a real horse; and a third, smaller one designed so that visually impaired visitors can get a sense of the shape of the statue.

I'm the Frederick Meijer Sculpture Garden. Huge sculpture and the highlight of the sculpture area to me.

Just the tip of the sculptural ice berg at this place. But it would likely sink the Titanic if they collided.

That's a big horse. Actually there are 3 statues of the same horse.

It's a nice bronze horse 10/10 Braille horse available for visually impaired and kiddies

The “American Horse” connects the Italian Renaissance and today’s world in an unexpected place. The horse is big and powerful. It exhudes optimism and majesty. It has classic linesNot surprising since it is based on a plan originally laid out by Michelangelo but never executed in his lifetime. It invites kids and the young at heart to play under its gigantic hooves, legs and belly. Nice place for a family to pause.

This was a memorable visit. The story and history behind the creation of this statue is humbling and transcends history and our times. It’s definitely worth a visit. It’s also beautiful in the winter, stranding splendidly in the pristine snow.

Absolutely beautiful. We are here for the autumn night on Tuesday, but have spent the day here too. We took the tram into the sculpture park area, not worth the price you pay for 1/2 hr ride when you can't see most of the sculptures! If you are here to see these amazing sculptures then skip the expensive tram ride. Plan on spending the day here, there is so much to see. If we lived in the area we would definitely get a membership. Looking forward to this evening. Music, lights and more. I'll add more pics later if I can. We were blessed with a beautiful fall day and evening. Beautiful evening, perfect weather.

We have been to several different gardens in different states and this place is in the top 3. It was very easy to get too. Had no problems with traffic getting to this location. The parking lot was easy to enter and plenty of spots near the main entrance. They have a kiosk or front desk to buy tickets. No line at either. We only pay for the tickets not parking or maybe the parking is included in the ticket price but I feel it was a great price. This place is extremely large and there is lots of ground to cover. You could easily spend the whole day here. They have a gift shop inside. They have a very large amount of unique sculptures. The gardens are absolutely beautiful and very well maintained. I cant say enough good things about this place. You have to see it for yourself. Highly recommend!

Spectacular! Stunning collection of sculptures! Incredible gallery space! Be sure and see the documentary film before you tour the garden. Great place for anyone!! So beautiful and the staff are the friendliest and best!! We were fortunate to see some wonderful special exhibits! Loved our lunch in the dining room! Great gift shop! So thrilled we got to see this amazing property! Thanks to David for a very informative tram ride around the property!

Recently I visited the Frederick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids. It's truly a fascinating place. It has numerous indoor and outdoor gardens, including a children's garden, as well as a sculpture park. The highlight to me was the Japanese garden. It is absolutely lovely. There is also a cafe and a gift shop. The park requires a lot of walking but they do provide both a tram and a shuttle for those who can't handle all the walking. This is definitely a don't miss Park.

A well-maintained incredibly beautiful and relaxing 158-acre botanical garden, art museum, and outdoor sculpture park with walking trails throughout. Visiting is an adventure, similar to going to Disneyland, except more relaxing because you are surrounded my nature. There is also plenty of parking and you can easily spend a few hours exploring. Be sure also to see the gift shop before leaving.

Our family has loved coming to Meijer Gardens for over a decade now. Every season brings new displays and views all around the grounds. We have brought friends and family here from all around the country and it’s always a crowd pleaser. A must-see in the Grand Rapids area. Great for all ages in all seasons.

These gardens absolutely deserve a 5 star rating. Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable docents are located throughout the area. Great displays, sculptures and tours offered. The grounds are immaculate! We thoroughly enjoyed and will return!!

We had a fantastic experience touring the Meyer May House! The home itself is a beautifully preserved example of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie-style architecture, and it was fascinating to see the thoughtful details and restoration work that went into it. Our guide, Stewart (Stew), was excellent—warm, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the history and design of the house. He struck the perfect balance between sharing detailed information and keeping the tour engaging. He answered questions thoughtfully and added a personal touch that made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour if you’re interested in architecture, design, or simply want to see a piece of history brought to life.

A beautifully restored Prairie-style home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1908–09. The architecture is stunning — clean horizontal lines, leaded glass windows, and an incredible attention to detail throughout. The interior feels like a work of art, with original and reproduced Wright furnishings and a peaceful connection to the gardens outside. Free tours include a short film and expert insight into Wright’s vision. An absolute must-visit for architecture lovers or anyone exploring Grand Rapids!

I had a wonderful experience visiting the Meyer May House. The restoration is absolutely stunning and really brings Frank Lloyd Wright’s vision to life. The guided tour was very informative, and the staff were knowledgeable and welcoming. It’s incredible to see such attention to detail in both the architecture and the furnishings. Definitely a must-visit if you are in Grand Rapids!

Definitely recommend this tour! Especially because it’s free. The house is really beautiful inside, especially the first floor. The video before the tour is informative and interesting even though it’s from the late 80s, and the docents clearly love this house!

What a great house and tour. The staff and docents were absolutely wonderful. The web says it closes at 1:00 pm but that’s when the last tour starts. The staff was very accommodating and helpful and Steelcase is an excellent sponsor making this a no cost excursion. A gem in the heart of Grand Rapids historic district.

Great presentation of American art and history. It was a fantastic experience to walk through the well guided tour of an American Icon. The attention to detail on the restoration will leave you speechless.

Absolutely gorgeous house and the restoration it took to get it back to this pristine of a condition is absolutely amazing and left me speechless. The tour is free! It starts with a 35 min video on the restoration that Steelcase did to the house after purchasing it and than after, it’s followed by a 45min led tour around the inside and outside of the home. 10/10 would recommend if you can, absolutely worth the time.

A fantastic experience! This resort is truly one-of-a-kind in Michigan. The new pool area is incredible, and the hotel is beautiful, giving us that premium Vegas feel with only an hour's drive. We ate at four restaurants, and every one was beautiful, clean, and had excellent service. My wife and I often split meals, and we were so impressed that the staff brought our food out pre-divided on separate plates every single time. Not many places take the time to do that, and it's a thoughtful touch that really makes a difference. The casino floor was also really nice and immaculate. We didn't win this time, but we still had a lot of fun playing. We will definitely be back!

I have never been to casino that the return to player is as bad as this place. They built the water park and giant hotel. I have not stayed there yet. Noteworthy they have been offering me two free nights a week. I know three people that have stayed all three say the same thing. That the service and staff are very sub par. I have gambled in Casinos literally all over North America. The last three times I was in Gun Lake I spent some time walking around and watching. What stood out is nobody in that giant place wasv winning. Supported by the lack of announcements declaring jackpot winners. I went through close to 500 with ought hitting anything more than 10 or 20 dollars tops. And even those hits were few and far between . The last three times have all been between 4 and 9 pm on Friday. Also drinks are crazy expensive. 16.00 for a Jim Bean and diet coke double. STAY AWAY

Loved the rooms, they didn't skip a beat when they did the rooms and hotel. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful! I can say the only disappointment was the choice in food, we went to the only restaurant that was opened that we could see, and I do understand that it was a Tuesday but was looking forward to the food court or sports bar, so next time we will come on a Thursday or Friday when those are open. We didn't use the pool area but what an amazing oasis this is for part of the casino, so maybe next time when we are there for a longer period of time we will use it. Machines were a little tight but understand it is about timing and choice of machines, which there are a huge variety. The gaming floor is very spacious. We will be back and definitely recommend to others!

Overall great experience, would return. Pool was great, live entertainment at the bar. The food at the buffet was good. The staff was always pleasant and helpful. Only complaint would be to make a pathway from the hotel parking to the hotel entrance, they do offer free valet though so it would be a non issue if you decide to do that.

The rooms are so clean and beautiful. The restaurants and casino are all so great and the way it is set up really flows well. This is a class act!! Everyone was just so nice and welcoming, the staff were amazing. Jake who checked us in really stood out. He saw me later and remembered my name, wow!!

The hotel rooms are wonderful, they thought of everywhere designing them. Check in was easy , employees were friendly and I can’t say enough about the pool area. I didn’t win here but there was a great selection of slot machines , the table minimums were low when compared to minimums at other casino , I haven’t seen $2 minimum Roulette tables in years but they had one here. I will definitely be going back , it was a great trip , worse the 170 mile drive

10/10 I brought my boyfriend for his birthday over the weekend of November 9th.. Skeptical on reading the reviews because they said the pool was cold but it was actually really warm.. the swim up bar was really nice too, our bartender Aleeha was extremely friendly & nice! We would 100% come here & stay again!

Van Andel has always been a great venue. Large enough to hold big crowds but small enough to not be stadium size. Lots of food and drink options, heavy on the alcohol choices. (I’m sober so overpriced water and pop were my options.. Atleast what I found) The downfall, leaving the arena is packed, there wasn’t a good direction for people to know where to go and the hallways were standstill for quite awhile after the show let out. Letting people know there are back exits is needed to help with the flow of traffic.

Beautiful venue with great acoustics but the seats are horrible. I'm 5'9", 170 lbs, and I barely fit in my chair. Zero leg room. Forearms sore from rubbing on the built-in cup holders on the tiny armrests. Big guy next to me spilling over into my seat. Would have been more comfortable standing for 3 hrs.

The venue is very nice. They even served wine. The sound system was fantastic, and that D J was just off the hook.

Amazing views for concerts, a lot of food for the price, but the worst part was the seats. I could not sit comfortably because I am a larger man. I had to stand or sit on the arm rest of the seat(luckily no one was next to me.)

Great place to go to for concerts, and hockey games. I’m there a few times a years. Easy parking right across the street and the food options are decently priced for the type of venue it is.

Went for Matt Rife. They run a good ship. Everyone is professional and keeps things moving. We sat on the floor. I'm a fatty, but my daughter isn't and she even thought the seats on the floor were cramped. The sound on the floor makes it a little difficult to make out everything a comedian is saying. All that said, good venue.

Such a great experience and fantastic comedy show with Matt Rife❣️he is simply amazing 🤩 This place is huge and it was sold out for the first time for comedy shows.