Tried a bottle of 42 Ice Wine. Very good, serve well chilled. Some ice wines are overly sweet, this one is not. Midway between semi sweet and sweet. Delicious.

My mom and I loved the wine here! We ended up taking home several bottles. A gentlemen named Kim helped us the whole time, and was very knowledgeable! He went out of his way to find the sugar contents of different wines for us. He made the experience even better!

Great winery that offers a comfortable atmosphere in a beautiful setting. Fenn Valley offers many great events like music outside Thursdays and weekends, tours through the vineyard, 5k run, wine festival, special dinners and cookouts, and wine club with great benefits.

Staff was super courteous and knowledgeable about the wines. Great place to spend the afternoon. We overnighted via Harvest Hosts in 40' class A towing our grand cherokee, plenty of space to maneuver! Even picked some fresh chestnuts

Our Garden Club group of older women stopped by for wine tasting today and was not greeted with friendly hospitality. They told us we could not have wine and cheese tasting. We didn’t have a reservation. I had called three times and tried to make reservations twice online and when I called they told me we could just come in Without a reservation. The staff today was anything but friendly and welcoming. This group of women will not be coming back there.

Wonderful winery! Everyone was so friendly. We sat outside with our little pup, enjoying the view and the delicious wine. Heaven. 😊🐶

Caryl was so kind and helpful. Such a beautiful day and she suggested sitting outside. She even had me try some new wine that I absolutely loved. Got a charcuterie board and it was so wonderful. Highly recommend coming to this place.

This place is so cool, so well maintained! $16 per adult. The windmill is very neat to explore. Each staff member was very kind and welcoming. The lawn care is spectacular and the flowers are stunning. We came mid July, and no tulips were still in bloom, which is a bummer but I would highly recommend the visit!

This is a great garden park downtown. I can only imagine the chaos when tulips are in bloom. You can walk up inside the windmill and explore, they have a couple history buffs inside. Apparently it even runs from time to time. There is a small village and gifts shop on the grounds. Its worth the stop. 13bucks a head. Pets allowed.

I had a really great time here and lots of walking, so wear good gym shoes. The windmill is really beautiful and I walked all the way to the top. Beautiful flowers and trees and a small bridge over water to walk over. Pleasant and really peaceful looking at the artwork. No wait to get in because it's September and the tulips are done blooming. Cute gift shop with free cheese samples. Apparently people also get married here which would be a beautiful wedding. This is a kid friendly place and they have a carousel and small park area. Very clean. I would like to visit again when the tulips are blooming.

Enjoyable experience, I wouldn’t rave about it but to be fair we visited towards the end of September so not the best time of year to see flowers in bloom. Highlight for our visit would be the windmill and climbing to the top. There is a good shop selling lots of nice souvenirs at fair prices. There is a mechanical organ that plays at a quarter past and quarter to the hour. And there is a carousel and little play park to keep kids entertained although the former didn’t appear to be open when we visited as the gardens were very quiet and there were no children there. Also check out the flower beds to see the Monarch butterflies.

It was a nice place to visit. Lots of walking, it was neat to be able to climb up to the top of the windmill, sit in the large wooden shoe, the gift shop was awesome, and loved the buildings. It's definitely worth a visit. It was fascinating to see the staff going up and down the stairs wearing their woodenshoes. And a demo of the organ playing.

Beautiful and peaceful spot in Holland, MI! Entry is only $5 with free parking. There’s a large Dutch-style windmill, open green fields to relax on, and small shops with Dutch snacks and souvenirs. Great for a short stroll or quiet afternoon — free admission if you have an AHS Garden Network membership.

Beautiful location that houses an authentic old dutch windmill from the 1800s amidst a beautiful and well kept garden. We learned a lot about the rich dutch history and heritage of Holland as well as the inner workings of a windmill. Ticket was $13 per person. There is ample parking on site. Prepare to walk if you are here. We actually walked from downtown to the windmill and it was very doable.

Nice place, love all the little buildings. The demonstration. The staff are all super friendly and very nice. Lots of stuff to buy in the gift shop. There are plenty of ducks in the river. A petting zoo, and you can even purchase a bunny or two. They have amusement park rides for the kids. It is a nice place to check out and get a glimpse of how a Dutch village looks.

A fun & educational place to visit with family. They have great demonstrations of how cheese was made in the Netherlands, how wooden shoes were made. There were Dutch dances with the organ playing. The vintage ride were fun for kids of all ages. The overall atmosphere felt very calm, yet fun & different, like visiting a tiny town in Europe. Overall recommend for everyone to visit.

Very cool, odd, fun and enjoyable couple of hours. I was nervous about taking two young teens due to reviews but they had a blast. Many things for them to enjoy as older children. Being dog friendly was a nice bonus. We only waited for one ride.

Fun place for kids + parents. I felt that the price was good for everything we did. Admission covers all of the rides/activities. Ideal for ages 3-8, I would say. Staff are very friendly and wear cultural clothing (even clogs). Recommend if you are in the area !

Such a fun place for the kids! The petting farm was a favorite, and the rides kept them smiling all day. Definitely worth it—especially if you grab tickets ahead of time!

20250708 A very dogfriendly small property jam-packed with so much to do for all ages. This theme park is great for small children with playground, petting zoo, and rides as well as ice cream. Things to do for teenagers and adults such as rides, entertainment and shopping. I did everything except for games, rides and food related because it's not dogfriendly. The gift shop is very large will so many things to buy. It's shopping in Holland without flying to Holland. 🛩😁 I got a little red wooden tulip on a stand for my coworker who covers for me when I'm on vacation, which is quite often. I didn't buy anything else because I didn't really fly to Holland, missing the real meaning and experience of being in Holland.

From the road, this little village didn't look like much, but it was such a fun family experience. One admission price per person covers all of the activities. The village is set up like a tiny Dutch town and has educational demonstrations like dancing, a Dutch organ, pottery, shoe carving, and a cheese shop. There are also several activities to keep kids engaged and busy. There is a ferris wheel, petting zoo, tractors, playgrounds, petal cars, and interactive activities. It's easy to spend a few hours hours here and definitely worth the admission price. Be sure to stop by the shops for souvenirs from Holland, including the popular wooden shoe!

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!

We recently visited Veldheer Tulip Gardens in Holland, and it was truly an unforgettable experience for me and my family. The moment we stepped onto the farm, we were surrounded by a sea of vibrant colors—endless rows of tulips in every shade you could imagine. It felt like walking through a postcard! The gardens were beautifully maintained, and it was clear how much care and effort goes into creating such a magical space. My kids were amazed by the variety of tulips, and we all enjoyed strolling through the fields, taking in the fresh air and scenic views. What made the visit even more special was how peaceful and welcoming everything felt. Despite the crowds, it never felt overwhelming. There were plenty of photo spots, and we captured so many beautiful family moments. If you’re looking for a perfect spring getaway or just a peaceful place to enjoy nature’s beauty, Veldheer Tulip Gardens is the place to go. It was a joyful, colorful, and truly memorable outing. We absolutely loved the experience and would recommend it to anyone visiting Holland during tulip season!

These tulip gardens are absolutely beautiful! I am so glad we visited here this past May. It was the perfect way to get the tulip festival experience without having the deal with the crowds of locations directly in downtown Holland. There was barely any wait at 10:30 am on a Saturday. The gardens feature some beautiful photo opportunities and very nice gift shops with beautiful work of some local artists. The gardens also provide a pamphlet that tells the tulip type of EVERY chunk of tulips in the entire garden - I thought this was so impressive! Definitely worth the visit.

We were visiting Holland during Tulip Time and found this place. Although a bit pricey, I do feel like you get to see a lot of unique varieties. Tons of opportunities for great photos. There are a few chairs throughout if you need to take a break or just to sit and enjoy the flowers. Went with a 3.5yo and 1yo, and lots of areas to run up and down the rows. The workers were kind and helpful. We ordered some bulbs for this fall. Excited to get some of these beauties at home too!

Veldheer Tulip Gardens: A Michigan Must-Visit for Tulips! Veldheer Tulip Gardens in Holland, MI, is an absolute spectacle and a truly essential springtime visit in Michigan! This place is a breathtaking explosion of color and beauty that simply has to be experienced to be believed. During peak tulip season, the fields are an overwhelming feast for the eyes – row upon row of vibrant, perfectly arranged tulips stretching as far as you can see. It's a photographer's paradise and a genuinely uplifting experience to walk among so many blooms. Beyond the sheer beauty of the flowers, the gift shop offers a wonderful selection of authentic Dutch-themed items and, of course, bulbs to take a piece of the beauty home with you. And who can resist seeing the buffalo herd? It adds a unique, unexpected touch to the visit! The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is wonderfully welcoming. Veldheer Tulip Gardens is more than just a garden; it's a vibrant, living testament to Holland's heritage and a truly joyful place to spend an afternoon. If you're anywhere near West Michigan, make sure this is on your must-do list. It's a truly unforgettable five-star experience!

The tulips are gorgeous with many varieties I haven’t seen. There’s also a great generational family-owned business charm to this farm. They’re set up in a way to educate on tulip varieties by providing a “guidebook” that outlines different varieties along with markers in the field so you can identify any you’d like to purchase. I loved visiting and I’m excited for my bulbs to come this Fall. The only thing I felt could be expanded on is showcasing and selling more bulb mixes. They had a few multi-color/variety patches but I’d love to see more!

Such a lovely place to visit with your family! Tulips were beautiful, they didn't try to charge me more just because I have lots of kids, and the pottery/shoe museum was interesting. With elementary aged children, we spent close to three hours here total.

$17 to walk around to see tulips is too much. Charging $10 is plenty. They are pretty. And there are non working wood windmills to take pics of. But if you just want to see flowers just walk around downtown - you will see the same colors for free

It’s good especially for kids with loads of interactive stuff for them to do within the park and plenty of animals for them to see. As others have suggested I would also recommend taking the funicular on the right hand side as you enter and going to the highest point of the zoo and working your way back down. Entrance fee was good value and I even got an over 62 discount! We also ate within the park as we spent most of the day there. The experience loses a star as a lot of the animals looked to be quite sad and bored, I appreciate the work of the zoo for the animals but some of the pens are not all that big and clearly not enough to keep them occupied in their surroundings.

Went for the Zoo Boo event. "Immerse yourself in otherworldly entertainment like magicians, fire performers, jugglers, villains and more! A wickedly fun family tradition. Thirteen twisted treat stations will be scattered throughout the zoo featuring a variety of Halloween treats." This was our first time there, and we really enjoyed it. The zoo had great Halloween decorations throughout and the candy stations were very generous. Most of the animals were napping. There was something to see between each exhibit which is nice. It's is however a lot of uphill walking, feel the burn, so if you went with a limited mobility walking, rent a scooter. We were there for three hours and still didn't see all the animals. There's a small playground outside of the zoo and one in the zoo, which was good for the kids, if they didn't get all that energy from doing all that walking. Would definitely recommend. It's a 2.5 hour drive, but it's worth it.

Every time I come back for a visit there is something new to look at and enjoy. Over the last twelve years john ball zoo has continued to expand and improve many exhibits. Its wonderful to see! My children have grown up coming to this zoo and always leave with excitement to come back again. Throughout the year there is an abundance of things to enjoy from festivals to events to just a regular day at the zoo. Check out the zoos web page to get plugged in to all the excitement they have to offer.

I absolutely love John Ball Zoo!! 💞 I've gone here since I can remember and now as a tradition every year when my daughter and granddaughter come home from Florida, both of my daughters, my granddaughter, both of my grandsons and I always make sure to go!! It's an amazing tradition and Zoo!! Thank you John Ball for the priceless memories made here!! I would 💯 % recommend!! ❤️🦘🦓🦒🦛🦔🦍🐐🦎🐸🐅🐃🐒🦏❤️

there are some really cool exhibits that you don't see in many other zoos around. the hippos were very cool, the penguins had a cool spot, and a lot of the animals had enclosures that you could see them without a huge sheet of glass like a lot if zoos. very cool zoo with some very cool viewing areas

Came to volunteer at Zoo Goes Boo and had the opportunity to walk around and see some of the animals. I loved the owls and red pandas! I can't wait until the new baby pygmy hippo (Hugo!) is out, but I did get to see papa Jahari swimming around the pool. I had a great time volunteering and walking around the zoo, can't wait to come back!

Really cool zoo, went kinda late in the season tho, so there were a few animals that weren't out. Did get to catch a glimpse of Hugo tho, so that was really cool. Will definitely have to go back earlier in the year next year.

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.

The exhibits at the GR Public Museum seem to change fairly frequently, but there are a wide assortment of topics covered. Sharks made one of the main exhibits during my last visit, and the full scale models of some species were impressive. If you’re interested in the history of Grand Rapids there is plenty of information on that, and the scale model of the streets of a century ago is pretty cool. This museum can probably be comfortably explored in a couple of hours, but there’s a lot for kids to explore and enjoy here. It’s definitely a good option for families, but there’s probably a little something for everyone here.

Absolutely fabulous museum. Great variety of knowledge shared and lots of Michigan specific information. Sharks exhibit is really well done. I learned a lot. Three stories of fascinating artifacts displayed in a memorable and meaningful way. It's not a children museum but set up to be visually and physically engaging. Several child play areas. My favorite was the Grand Rapids main street. The best. Also enjoyed the old school way they exhibited flora, fauna, animals and habitats of Michigan. Wished I'd had family, especially my grandchildren with me. They would have loved this. I spend 2 hours, but probably needed 3. I'm a reader. Nice gift shop too.

Always a favorite with my family! We went this past Saturday and were pleasantly surprised with all the booths in the main lobby. My son had a blast doing the science activities at the booths as well as the scavenger hunt through out the museum! We initially went to see the Shark exhibit but we always end up going through the whole museum. It was worth it, my son loves sharks so it was so cool to see his face light up when we got to the exhibit and seen all the sharks waiting to be looked at and explored! Thank you for such a fun family day!

We saw the David Hockney exhibit and it was fabulous. Really well done and so colorful. We found convenient on-street parking near the entrance and a cute coffee house across the street. We enjoyed our visit.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum is a fantastic place to spend an afternoon! It offers a wide variety of exhibits covering everything from the history of Grand Rapids to science, culture, and ecology. One of the standout features is the Old Grand Rapids exhibit — it's a recreated steet from old Grand Rapids, and easily one of the highlights of the museum. What really sets this museum apart is the level of interactivity. Many of the exhibits are hands-on, making it a great spot for kids and adults alike to engage and explore. Whether you're a local or just visiting, this museum is definitely worth checking out.

Such a fun museum! Lots to look at and do. It was $14 a person and definitely worth the price. I would recommend pre purchasing your tickets

There are lots of cool exhibits and a planetarium inside. I think my favorite part today is the Streets of Old Grand Rapids exhibit, with reproductions of typical businesses, complete with a volunteer typesetter and printer in the print shop, who gave great demos. They welcome reciprocal membership visitors, so check your museum memberships against their list!

This is a great museum, looking back at history through the lens of today sheds new light on quite a bit of the history presented here. You come away with a new found respect for president Ford, but at the same time you realize who the notorious players were in that same era. Worth a visit and it is a beautiful museum that is extremely well maintained.

Gerald Ford was President for only 895 days (2.45 years), so I didn't expect his Presidential museum to be as nearly as impressive as it is. First of all, it's located in a beautiful area of downtown Grand Rapids right off the Grand River. The building architecture and grounds are beautiful and well kept. The museum is well laid out with thousands of artifacts well displayed. It also contains a mockup of President Ford's Oval Office, as well as his Cabinet Room. This visit opened my eyes on what challenging times the Ford Administration had to operate in and all he had to deal with as leader of the free world.

This was our first presidential museum that we have ever visited and we were pleasantly surprised by how much we'd enjoyed it. Highly recommended if you're in the area to spend the time to tour this museum and learn a little bit about American history.

I traveled to Grand Rapids for the specific purpose of visiting the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. The Museum is located on the banks of the Grand River in Downtown Grand Rapids. The parking lot adjacent to the museum is free for Museum Visitors. As visitors approach the museum you are greeted by a very nice statue of First Lady Betty Ford. There is also a statue of President Ford at the entrance to the Museum. Once I purchased my ticket for the self-guided tour, I made my way up to the exhibit area which documents the life of the man who served as both Vice President and President and was never elected to either office. The first exhibits that I encounter documents the early life of President From his birth in Omaha, Nebraska to his football day at the University of Michigan. Moving though the museum I found the exhibits on his long career as a member of the United States House of Representatives. A part of the House Exhibit that I found particularly interesting was President Ford’s service as a Member of the Warren Commission that investigated the Assassination of President John Kennedy. The museum deals extensively and quite accurately with the corruption of the Nixon-Agnew Administration. After completing my tour of the museum, I made the short walk along the paved path to the crypt where both President and Mrs. Ford are resting. The walk from the Museum to the Gravesite affords visitors a very nice view of downtown Grand Rapids. During my 2025 visit to the Ford Museum was open Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sundays from Noon until 5 p.m. It has a very reasonable admission price of $13. Seniors’ admission is $11. All total I spent a little less than 4 hours at the museum. This is a very well-done museum and I would highly recommend visiting if you are in the Grand Rapids Area.

We only had a short time to spend here, maybe a couple hours, but it was enough. As opposed to all other presidential libraries, it was separate from the museum. This wasn’t made clear on the website(s). One was open on Saturday and the other was not. And there was a 2-hr drive separating them. Interesting museum, but not spectacular, compared to others we have visited.

Very nice place. For the roughly 2.5 years of presidential service, this is a very nice honor. The ability to bring the country together was his amazing character.

Aside from the red winged blackbird that attacked me on the sidewalk at departure, or the sheer volume of dog poop scattered across the grass between the president's grave and the river, I found this museum to be both illuminating and humbling. Having just read "Write It When I'm Gone," my impression of Ford was a four letter misfire: dull. I had the impression, based on his much later years, that President Ford lacked insight on his own life and experience, that his view of the world and the nation was incredibly superficial. And maybe it was, near the end, but this museum took me through a different--albeit understandably biased--point of view, letting me see Ford as a regular boy, a regular man, going through regular things, and yet excelling and serving for the benefit of other regular people, like himself. I've now been to 25 presidential graves and countless homes/museums/libraries, which means that a lot of them start to feel, for me, rehearsed and predictable. But in Ford's museum, I got a little choked up at my own arrogance, admitting, necessarily, that Ford wasn't dull at all. He was a hard-working man who fell into the presidency, never really wanting to be more than a legislator, a representative of the people for which the presidency offered him a new platform to serve. The only question that I never got answered, a question that someone might be able to answer here, is why Ford settled in California during his post-presidency, nudged between Nixon and Reagan, when he clearly loved his Michigan home.

Loved this place! So much history and intricate art work, the restoration work shows a lot of care and tour guides are always reaching and learning!

All the homes and experiences at this stop were top notch. I've toured a lot of historic homes, all over the country, and these homes were in my top 5. The staff was amazing and they have done a fantastic job preserving these homes. We truly got to tour the entire home and the attention to detail is outstanding.

I LOVED visiting these historic mansions and Terry was an amazing tour guide. Both mansions have been lovingly restored and it was fascinating learning about the families and local history. We also visited the Fire Barn. A must see in Muskegon!

We didn't take the tour but walked around the grounds. Houses are beautiful with very distictve architecture. Easy access via street parking out front.

We love going through these old mansions. We've been here for Christmas and other times, but this time we took the "backstage" tour that is a guided tour into places the regular visits don't allow. Our guide did a great job on this "white glove" tour showing us things you don't normally see and answering our questions. All the ropes were down, so to speak, and we saw EVERYTHING!

This place is spectacular. The tour was so interesting. We had Beth for a guide and she was top notch. We enjoyed every moment. Even the little store and the lady who cashes ylu out is enjoyable. Everyone was so kind and you get to view a total of 5 buildings with your 15$!!. It's great!

Impromptu stopped in Muskegon, and we found the historic district. Beautiful homes on this street. Worthwhile, if passing through and looking to do something on a road trip. We did the tour. No A/C.

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.

A Must-See Summer Destination! Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is nothing short of spectacular — especially in the summer. This place is a true gem in the Grand Rapids area and far exceeded all expectations. The gardens are incredibly well-designed, with something new and beautiful around every corner. From vibrant perennial displays to peaceful water features, it’s a sensory experience in every direction. The Japanese Garden, in particular, is a stunning oasis of calm — perfectly manicured and thoughtfully laid out, with traditional bridges, stone lanterns, and serene ponds that make you feel like you’ve stepped into a different world. But it’s not just about plants — the sculpture collection is world-class. You’ll find massive, dramatic pieces and delicate, contemplative works, all beautifully integrated into the landscape. There’s something really powerful about seeing modern art set against a natural backdrop. It makes you pause, think, and appreciate both the art and the environment it sits in. Whether you’re strolling through the butterfly house, wandering the trails, or sitting on a bench soaking in the views, you can easily spend an entire day here. It’s equally great for families, solo travelers, and art or nature lovers alike. If you’re anywhere near Grand Rapids — or even just passing through Michigan — this place is 100% worth a visit. Truly one of the most unique and inspiring gardens in the country.

Really love this camp ground! Nice sites and the bathrooms and showers we always cleaned and well maintained. The showers never ran out of hot water and the pressure was amazing. The access to both lakes there was also great, the one you can watch the sunrise and stays pretty calm which is nice for younger kids and the other you watch the sunset and gets deeper which the older kids really enjoyed. It does get windy over there for more waves but plenty of shallow for the littles. Would definitely recommend.

A very nice State Park along the highway that is well shaded by many mature trees. There's a spacious pavilion, a large boat launch and a well-manicured beach.

Beautiful area to see both lakes and the canal. A sandy beach located on Mitchell lake side to soak up sun and waves.

First time camping here. Nice large camping spots. Boat ramp and tie up area. Very clean and quiet considering its almost full on July 4th week. Friendly helpful staff. Would definitely stay again.

Went to fish there on our way outta state. Nice beautiful park with a canal connecting two lakes. We fished the canal and had a great time. Could only imagine getting the boat out there.

Its a nice park, the only thing is no water hook ups so there is a big line to wait to fill up. It was pretty quiet and full over the holiday weekend. The funny thing is I looked to see if i could bring my own firewood and the website said no. But after being here a few days I saw a few sites had enough wood to heat for the winter and it wasn't purchased from the park! If they are going to let that happen then take it off your site that I can't bring my own wood.

Nice camp ground with boat ramps to both lakes (connected by a canal). Full of history and fish!

Booked the new “Taste of the Village” tour to visit the underground tunnels and try some beer & wine. Joe was an excellent guide and the stops were delicious. I was completely shocked by the community itself, i had no idea there were people living there, a bustling market, and great eateries & coffee. Highly recommend swinging through.

Creative reuse of a old ventral institution. Basement area filled with lots of quaint and charming retail shops with friendly staff. Worth a visit.

The asylum tour sounded very interesting so my husband and I booked a 2 hour tour dispite our kids teasing that it sounded “very romantic”🙃. While waiting for the tour to begin I was impressed with the very thick walls and the historical timeline on the wall that said that more than 8 million yellow bricks were used in building the asylum . Our guide was Clover, and she was very informative and answered all our questions. She not only knew the history and material very well, but her passion for the place was very evident . We learned a lot of history of the asylum, facts about the buildings and grounds, its founding members and other people who were key in making life better for the mentally ill at that time. She pointed out the ventilation system, cutting edge at the time, that gave them the best cure rates for the TB patients among many other benefits. She took us through the main building, I loved the chapel, through one of the cottages where residents lived, up into the attic and down through the steam tunnels with the concave floors. She warned us if we were claustrophobic we might have issues down in the steam tunnel, but I never felt confined down there. It has one hallway with a low ceiling, but I was able to walk through with no problem. Clover had all kinds of stories of the patients lives at that time. Clover was very eager to share her knowledge and even after the tour was done she tried to help my husband find the book with a perfect quote that she had used. When she wasn’t able to put her hands on it right then she took his contact info to get back with him with the information. Her enthusiasm and attention to the individuals in our tour group was greatly appreciated.

I went with my husband on the 2-hour guided tour. We are from out of town. It was interesting and the tour guide herself was very enthusiastic and you could tell she really loved her job. My only caveat, which I think I would have reconsidered doing this all together if I knew, was that you were outside in the cold the WHOLE time. 1 hour and 45 minutes outside/in the abandoned building with NO heat and broken windows, and then maybe 15 minutes actually inside (the tunnel was heated, and the historic building itself where you start and end the tour). I was freezing. Truly. Freezing. It was cold out, but I dressed to prepare for approx 1 hour outside as it’s stated, not for near 2. It’s 37° outside. I think this should be a point to tell newcomers, as it kind of tarnished my enjoyment of the tour because near the end I couldn’t feel my hands or feet. A majority of the tour is also just standing outside of the building, looking at it, and listening to facts. There’s less “touring” and more just listening and staring at similar things. Again, my enjoyment was not as high as I would have liked, because I just kept wondering when I’d get into warmth. I couldn’t even take off my gloves for photos because it was that cold. I would NOT recommend touring this is it’s under 50°, unless you love cold weather. Even my significantly large husband was very cold.. the guide was kind, the facts were interesting. It could have easily been a 1 hour tour.

We booked the 1hr tour and had Ruth Ann as our tour guide. She was delightful. The tour was interesting, well timed, and personal. Definitely a great way to start our vacation! Thank you!

The Village was a fascinating and enjoyable location to visit in Traverse City. Interesting enough, the building was used as a state of the art mental facility where patients were treated with kindness and respect. The building is now used to house small shops and food stalls. The building and grounds are absolutely beautiful. The shops inside are fantastic and you could find pretty much anything of interest to you. The history of the building was interesting and reading about it gives you a glimpse into the importance of Traverse City to the region. Make sure you visit when all the shops and stalls are open inside.

The 90-minute Explorer Building and Tunnel Tour at GT Commons was outstanding! Our guide (Sean F) was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. Would recommend it for people who want to learn about the history of the former GT State Hospital. What an amazing, innovative, human-centered and healing place this once was.

Very fun, informative tour. Harrison was knowledgeable, friendly and a caring host. The company is ran professionally and I greatly appreciate the local sourced and natural ingredients. Thank you!

I have nothing but good things to say about this place. If you are looking for a good family owned place in traverse city I would highly recommend. The lady who served us was an absolute delight. She was so funny and so helpful and very knowledgeable about what she does. We went in not knowing what to expect but left very pleasantly surprised. Not to mention the liquor was very tasty. 10/10 would recommend!

Showed up on a beautiful day and Kent, the owner, personally walked us through his business and educated us on his passion for distilling. Such a great time! Amazing staff all around and then the absolute pinnacle was the tasting. Shelby was awesome and provided so much knowledge on each flavor and style. I recommend this hands down....100% for a fun and enjoyable outing up here in TC.!!!

We just left Grand Traverse Distillery and Omg what an awesome tour!! Harrison was super informative and extremely interesting. We have been to some larger places in KY and they have nothing on this place. The pride in their products shows 100% and I back my 5 star review. Its worth the time & $. I'll bet you'll take a bottle home with you!!

Super fun tour! Very informative, and the tasting that comes with the tour is amazing! They'll even let you taste their most expensive bottles if you'd like! They like to let the whiskey sell itself as the tour guide told us!

We took the Saturday afternoon tour and it was amazing!!! It’s a pretty quick tour, about 30 min, but for only $10 a person it was a great deal, we learned a lot, and it came with a free tasting glass. Our tour guide was fantastic and made great drinks. You can get a cocktail beforehand to take on the tour! Lots of unique items to buy in the shop. We also loved that all staff is vaccinated, and masks were required on the tour, it made us feel more comfortable and safe.

My husband I drove in from Cleveland, OH and decided to sign up last minute for a distillery tours in the hopes for something original and authentic and we got just that! Loved it. Thank you Grand Traverse Distillery.

Amazing place to go to the beach! To the sandbar goes out a long ways so there’s plenty of room for everyone to be in the water and it’s not crowded. Even though there were hundreds of people there we had plenty of space.

Fantastic park! The bathhouses and restrooms are well maintained and new, there's drinking water available at a few spigots and the walk to the lake is relatively short. The only drawback is that some sites back up to a main road which is rather noisy; do yourself a favor and pay attention to the site map.

Great place to go camping and boating. Family-friendly clean water. Nature trials and playgrounds. Can be hard to get a site on certain dates. Been a fav for 40 years.

This State Park is absolutely beautiful. But if your first trip is approaching Memorial Day or before, the park is in maintenance mode. Site lawns aren’t cut, park is short staffed so if you need something or have some questions, it’s best to write them down and ask when you find someone! No registration until 3 pm so plan accordingly or you will be waiting around the dump station with a hundred other campers all making a beeline to the registration shack at 3! It’s crazy and ridiculous. It’s especially frustrating when previous camper has to be off the site at 1 pm and when you arrive at 3 with garbage in your fire pit and extra long grass. Fast forward 2 hours: So shortly after I was told the park was short staffed, we noticed a Park Truck with 4 or 5 park people in it. The truck was marked. We thought they were checking out what needed to be done. Until they stopped at the playground and started swinging on the swings!!! Our tax dollars at work!

The water has a nice sandy bottom and you can wade out for a very long way with it still being very shallow. They have campsites. Grills. A bit down from the regular beach is a dog friendly beach. Great for kids and adults alike.

We had the best day at the beach! Shallow water to put your beach chair in! Clean water. Great Atmosphere. Will be back.

Gorgeous Michigan gem! We discovered there are now several paved full hookup sites one of which we were able to enjoy. Just a 5 - 8 minute shaded path to the pristine waters of North Higgins Lake. They have a dedicated dog beach, doggy potty bag stations, and everything was clean and well maintained. There are newer restrooms and large showers close by.

What a wonderful experience at Chateau Chantal! First of all, the views are epic. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. Our host and server, Bill, was absolutely fantastic — a great storyteller who made the winery tour both entertaining and educational. His knowledge and passion for the winery truly enhanced the entire experience. The food was outstanding, and the staff was incredibly accommodating with food allergies, which made the evening even more enjoyable. To top it all off, we had the special treat of meeting the owner, who shared an incredible personal story that added such a meaningful touch to the visit. A truly memorable experience — highly recommend!

The view of the bay on the patio of Chateau Chantal is breathtaking. The wines are great. I do wish they would add more umbrellas to their patio, because on a hot and sunny day it is almost unbearable. But we love it here. Especially recommend their wine dinners.

The view here is absolutely stunning and probably the highlight of the visit. Unfortunately, the overall experience felt too commercialized, with more emphasis on the sales side than on creating a genuine wine experience. The wines were fine but fairly standard, nothing that really stood out. If you’re coming for the scenery, it’s definitely worth a stop, but if you’re looking for something more authentic or intimate, this may not be the place.

This winery was one of a handful I visited on a trip from Ohio. It was a pleasant midweek August evening with a moderate crowd. My wine experience is moderate to advanced, so I selected a wine flight. The pours were substantial enough that I was able to determine if bottles were coming home with me; not all Michigan wineries had such a privilege. I brought home the 2021 Malbec Tango, and the 2022 Proprietor's Trio. Fantastic!

We have traveled really far away from Singapore back Michigan to revisit. This time we choose to stay with Chateau Chantal. It’s so pleasure experience that the room is well designed, all staff are very friendly, breakfast is very delicious. AND, there is beautiful sunset here at the top of chateau. What a wonderful holiday, we love it. At the last but not least, we are amazed by Mr Bob’s incredible introduction of winery’s history. We wish him and the family all the best. Many thanks.

Great setting, wine decent food not good at all we got a flight of red a flight of white and a "local bread". The wines were okay, nothing special and the bread came out still frozen in the middle. All in all for over $50 with a tip average at best.

Been to a lot of wineries in the TC and peninsula area but we keep coming back to Chateau Chantal. Not only do they have amazing wines but the building and views from the outdoor patio overlooking the vineyards are breathtaking. The staff are wonderful and friendly. If your doing a wine tour I highly recommend Chateau Chantal to be on your list!

This winery was one of our top 2 wineries in Traverse City. Both the wines and the service were excellent! We did 2 tasting flights and ended up buying a case of all of them. Our server was very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and efficient! The menu included fresh charcuterie boards and mocktails for the designated driver. Our daughter/driver said the healthy drink she ordered was the best she has had. The location is breathtaking! This winery is definitely a 5-star winery! We will be back!

Our favorite wine on the peninsula! The menu is simple compared to others in the area, but each wine they offer is a classic that's bound to please. The building itself is a louder/open atmosphere, but the view is beautiful and there was some seating outdoors. We tried 3 different wines in the flight and each were very good

Enjoyable stop at 2 Lads Winery on the Old Mission Peninsula. Great views of Grand Traverse Bay while enjoying a glass of wine and a splendid charcuterie. Not being a wine enthusiast i cannot comment on the wine quality however the charcuterie was top notch amd the staff was extremely engaging. This is great stop while visiting the peninsula and i would have given a 5 rating if not for the deisel tour bus parked next to the outside seating, idleing loudly, and kinda ruining the serenity of beauty and views.

Amazing view and tasty wine. They have a wide variety to choose from. The basic tasting includes three flights and costs $15 (September 2025). We sat in the terrace and enjoyed the view. Great plan for a sunny day!

Had a lovely visit amongst many wineries this fall season! We enjoyed the wine, but wish there was a better way to order and bring drink outside - we were in a line at the front bar that seemed to grow very fast but was slow to move through in order to order. I think offering menus while we waited in line would have helped move through the line much faster. The menu was not giant which was nice, but more limited options for picky people. Next we went outside and the views were stunning - water, open yard, and chairs on a hill to take in all the colors. I wish there were more outdoor chairs - at peak season, 15ish chairs outside were not enough and a lot of people standing around with food and drink in their hand waiting. We did play Cornhole which was very fun. Wishing there was more space and more menus to review before ordering!

A delightful tasting room in a spectacular location! We tried other wines on the peninsula and this was our favorite. Knowledgeable and very friendly bar staff. Plus -- that view!! We went in September on a Sunday and there was no wait at the bar.

2 Lads has always been one of our favorites. Their wine is some of the best. The view over the lake is amazing. Jess is very knowledgeable about anything you might ask. She knows about harvesting the grapes and how the weather affects the harvest for the year. Besides just being very knowledgeable she is also very professional. She is a lot of fun and has a great personality. We always enjoy meeting up with her at 2 lads. It is always a welcoming atmosphere.

The water was very low so we were able to walk out and look for rocks. It started to rain and we saw a rainbow! The lighthouse is pretty as well. Nice place to come check out and look for rocks 😊

This is a wonderful historic lighthouse that has been refurbished and maintained well by the local historical society. You can enter the lighthouse for a fee, but parking and access to the shore is free. It is great to walk into the water especially in the summer. You can walk at least a couple hundred feet into the lake because it is very shallow. A great place to visit with family and friends of all ages.

Fabulous area with historical interest and a beach. The beach is shallow so it’s a great spot for kids, the lighthouse offers self guided tours with many historical and informative displays. Cool items at the gift shop and many photo opportunities in the area

Wonderful park with the historic lighthouse. The beach access is easy and takes you out to a large beach in either direction. The water was shallow very far out which made for a great rock hunting spot. But you do need water shoes the broken shells that pile up hurt your feet. There are a few benches and a swing set on the beach. Next to the lighthouse before you go to the beach there's a few picnic tables which makes for a perfect shady spot to enjoy a meal.

We visited the Old Mission Lighthouse this morning. It is definitely worth a visit! Beautiful view and nice, little gift shop. You do have to buy a ticket to climb up the stairs into the lighthouse. An old cabin is also on the trail to the lighthouse. You can actually go into the cabin through the door on the backside. Very interesting!

We did not enter the lighthouse, but we did see it from the outside. While the parking lot was busy we still felt like we had the beach to ourselves which was nice with our dog. Just an overall beautiful place!

I had never been to Old Mission and wanted to go skygazing and it seemed like a good spot to do that. And it was totally spectacular! It was a super clear night when I went out and could visibly see the milkyway, shooting stars, and a very pleasant surprise showing of the Northren Lights! Even though most of my visit was in the dark the view did not disappoint and was totally worth it. I would like to come back another time during the day to explore.

The area is super nice. Great golfing. Many things to do. Food is average, nothing special. The rooms well I could not find pictures on their website when I booked. The king studio was roomy and bed was good. But the room looks like it's from 1985. Super old microwave, stove and fridge. Room is big and they have thee smallest TV on the wall. Maybe 27 inch. For the price they charge per night at least update. Not a premier resort IMO

We just wrapped up an 8-man guys’ golf trip at Shanty Creek Resort in the heart of northern Michigan, and let me tell you—it delivered in every way. We came for the fall weather, three straight days of golf, and a little escape, and we left more than impressed. The Golf Our itinerary: 18 holes on day one, followed by back-to-back 36-hole marathons. We played every course on the property—The Legend, Hawk’s Eye, Cedar River, and Schuss Mountain—and somehow each round felt like it topped the last. Schuss Mountain is the resort’s hidden gem. Don’t let it fool you—it’s beyond tranquil, framed with mountain views, and home to a par 3 that feels like teeing off inside a pine-tree colosseum. Easily the most undervalued track of the bunch. The Legend, Hawk’s Eye, and Cedar River are exactly what you’d expect from a premier northern Michigan golf destination—scenic, challenging, and pristine. Summit is in good shape but plays like something you’ve seen at home. Compared to the others, it can be skipped without guilt. Every single course was in exceptional shape. The greens? Some of the best you’ll ever roll a putt on—true, fast, and consistent. Lodging & Amenities The common areas and restaurants feel updated and modern, while the rooms themselves are slightly dated—but honestly more than good enough for the value. Beds were comfortable, everything was clean, and that’s what matters. I read some complaints about the small TVs, but if you’re doing your trip right, you won’t be in your room long enough to care. What you will care about after two days of 36 holes is the fitness center, hot tub, and sauna, which are absolute lifesavers. The shuttle system is another perk—call for a pickup, and you’re on your way in under 10 minutes. No driving required, which keeps things easy and safe for groups. Food & Drink I’d read a review before our trip saying the food was “just okay.” That person couldn’t be more wrong. Every meal our group had was excellent and fairly priced for resort dining. My personal recommendation: the beer-battered chicken tenders (tendies). Absolute must. Final Take Shanty Creek gave us exactly the trip we were hoping for—great golf, good food, easy logistics, and plenty of laughs along the way. If you go, make time for all the big courses, don’t sleep on Schuss, and whatever you do, order the tendies.

The stay here was fine and the view was pretty, but I would compare it to a roadside motel not a resort... The rooms are SO dated and the buildings need major work. The ladder in the pool was broken and my husband hurt his foot (when he went to the front desk to tell them so no one else got hurt, they asked if he wanted an incident report and then sent a maintenance guy in there to literally rip the ladder out), the railings on the balconies are wobbly and the wood is rotting, not to mention the wasp nest above us. In our room the hair dryer didn't work and the hand towel rack fell off the wall. My husband went down to get a hair dryer for me and the front desk asked if we would remind them when we checked out... The service at the restaurant there was subpar... Waited quite a while for anyone to come over to our table. Didn't have the happy hour menu when we sat down and when the server gave it to us they expected us to know what we wanted to drink and what apps we wanted right away. Then we order dinner and the food was really good but I asked the server for a sauce and she just never came back. We waited at least 20 minutes after we finished eating for our server to come over for boxes and a bill. We finally had to flag another server down. Then close to 10 minutes later someone came over to ask how the food was and get us our bill... I would have understood if they were crazy busy but there were multiple servers and only 7 tables.

Booked a stay for Nov. 21st, thinking there would be snow since they said they make snow. Turns out, their ski activities don't open until December, but nowhere on their website does it say that. Speaking of their website is not user-friendly, and they don't have updated pictures to properly show what the resort looks like. I lost $90 reserving a room just to pretty much be told I wouldn't be able to do anything if I went--would have been nice if the website had "WINTER SEASON OPENS DECEMBER" on their main page.

It is a dated building, not all of the staff are amazing, but the views and ambiance are. My wife compared it to dirty dancing resort. We overlook the minor and celebrate what matters. We come for our anniversary nearly every fall

Went here for a work conference in the fall & the scenery was beautiful with all of the leaves changing color. It was very convenient that they give you a card allowing you to charge things to your room. While the lobby was updated the rooms are lacking modern updates. Walls are pretty thin & doors at the end of the hallways slam shut which is annoying when trying to relax in your room. Also inconvenient, & this might have been due to the time of the year I was there, is that they didn’t have any food available to order after a certain time in the evening, I believe it was 10pm, even though their site states that the kitchen was open until 2am. I did love that they had a bar & coffee bar in the lobby & the fact that there was a small pub within walking distance of the main resort. I would definitely stay there again but I’m hoping they make some changes.

0 stars if I could. Unsafe property: No sidewalk from our Airbnb to the main resort. We had to walk across parking lots and a steep grassy slope with exposed wires. My father’s foot got stuck in the exposed wire, fell into the parking lot, bruising ribs and injuring his knee. Management failed us: Maintenance quickly dug up the wire and apologized. But when we submitted medical bills, the GM refused to cover them, blaming us for the fall despite there being no safe path and exposed wires. Outdated facilities: The resort feels old and poorly maintained. Bottom line: I regret spending money here. Dangerous property and uncaring management make this a place I would never recommend for families.

Quaint little museum, decent price and the staff was very friendly! It's also very educational and they provide scavenger hunts if you want them at the front of the museum. I took my three year old and he had so much fun!

This is a fun place for everyone. The museum was nice and interesting. They do have put put golf, go carts gift shop and fudge.

I just love this Michigan Gem. A wonderful little museum and shop that has the most beautifully done taxidermy dioramas, Showcasing Michigan wildlife and history. We visit at least once a year.

A little older but very interesting. The staff was very friendly. Huge selection in the gift shop. If your looking for fudge this is a must stop, they make it in house. its better than what we found in the bigger cities and for a better price! The exhibits in the museum are very interesting to look at. We especially liked listening to the animal sounds and seeing the ones that change. Definitely recommend this for families of all ages. We brought 4 kids between 12 and 18 and they all found something they liked.

Cute place to visit. I like that they have informational plaques at all the exhibits. They also aren't just "on display", the animals are in a nicely executed exhibits. Gift shop has some great items and really good fudge.

I have been here a few times, but recently stopped with our 4 and 2 year old. They have scavenger hunts which my 4 year old absolutely loved! My 2 year old was so very excited to see all the mounts. Definitely recommend.

Beautiful store. Great customer service, cheerful, helpful tons to look at and choose from. Fair prices. Fudge taste amazing. Did not get a chance to go into the museum this time but will be definitely be going back and touring the museum.

Love to check out the elk. Don't check them out from the viewing area though, you won't see them usually. Go to the back edge of the fence where they all hang out. They were within a foot of the fence right in front of us. So cool!

We were told that you do not always get to see the elk, but we got lucky. We had six bulls come out to feed at the viewing area and they were spectacular.

We were able to see some elk there. My complaint is the bathrooms at the picnic pavilion were locked.

I've never seen elk before. Husband and I were going to go elk spotting where we might not ever see any, however, this place allowed us to see them. Ironically on the way back to camp, 2 ran out in front of us. I wouldn't necessarily make a drive just to see them unless I was doing other things. I drove about 45 mins to see them.

Amazing views and if you catch the Elk at sunset they are very active!

Great place to see Elk up close. Would like to see them in a more natural environment.

This was Hey , good experience seen white deer and lots of elk very cool place to go and You just pull up a new watch and noplease.I would definitely suggest to try this out

I'll say this place is truly amazing and I appreciate that they saved it . However, it needs some upkeep. The self tour us nice but some of it is run down again . No fish could be seen in the reflection pond as it looked horrible. The 35 garden was over grown and dangerous. It's nice, but if you're gonna charge full price, have it ready.

Our daughter got married at Castle farms on July 25, 2025 and it was beautiful. Castle Farms is a huge venue as well as a tourist attraction. Once you rent the area you want, she had the knights castle and courtyard, you can get the table and linens from there but everything else is outsourced. We live in NC so photography, catering and flowers were all done via FaceTime. Everything turned out beautiful - there were a few little things that should of been ready and waiting but weren’t - we had to remind them - like the AC and mini fridge in the bridal suite were not turned on until until tight before we got there and were on low do the room was warm - the make up / hair stylist had to turn it down cause the room was too warm ( she has done several weddings there) and they did stock the mini fridge after we were already in there getting ready but everything was hot and no ice so it didn’t really help , had to remind staff about the golf cart and the lawn games- don’t get me wrong it is a beautiful place but for what you pay even the smallest details should not be overlooked. I would recommend Castle Farm for events and just to tour .I really love everything about it! We enjoyed the wedding and I loved the Dragon- I do wish we had more time to explore the grounds and buildings. We will on our next trip! Also they allow dogs at the ceremony but not in the buildings.

What a nice adventure. So much too see. Operating outdoor trains, inside pub, outside "enchanted forest" ...fountains and gardens. What a great place for weddings and family gatherings. Price includes a ride around the facility otherwise enjoy the stroll around the estate.

This is a MUST stop for anyone visiting the Charlevoix, Mi area! Steeped in history and extensive collections of memorabilia, beautiful gardens, enchanted garden trails, miniature whimsical train village, reflective pool, wine tasting, tram tour of the grounds and more. This site also has 5 amazing private venues suitable for truly royal wedding experience. Tickets are reasonably price and you'll want to make plans for a full day to take in all that Castle Farms has to offer.

We got married at Castle Farms in the Knights Courtyard & castle and truly cannot recommend it more!! The day was beautiful, Bella our coordinator (provided by the Castle) went above and beyond to make it perfect, and the guests were all amazed with the venue and kind staff. The bridal suite in the knights castle is perfectly located by the ceremony space and they were extremely prepared for all vendors involved. We don't live nearby (6++ hr drive) and they were wonderfully accommodating to any questions we had. Thank you to the Castle Farms staff for a wonderful day, but mostly thank you to Bella for being the most reliable, friendly, and detail oriented coordinator we could have asked for!

It was nice and pretty. There wasn't as much to see indoors on the tour as there was to see outdoors and the grounds and it was pretty chilly outside so we didn't stay very long. Seems like it would be a great place for a wedding venue.

Castle Farms is a great place to plan an event like a wedding because it has numerous banquet rooms in one large Castle structure. As far as historical interest or a tourist destination, it's not worth it. There is a model railroad that's cute but the gardens are rather limited in scope. If you're looking for historical furnishings, you will be disappointed.

This is our second time here. First time was 5/5- workers were great, check in easy. Today was exact opposite. Check in was a nightmare. Only one worker checking in. Absolutely no organization. When second desk opened, they allowed other guests just cut in front of all of us that had been waiting well over 20 min. When someone tried to correct it, we were told too bad so sad. My kids love the park. And the slides are great. But just a cluster truck for check in and seating.

The kids enjoyed the park but did complain of cold water and it was cold. Water cold, cold. At 45 dollars I didn't even go down any water slides due to water temp. The hot tubs were tepid with very foamy water and could use a cleaning.

We have been to this hotel and Waterpark before and had been wanting to go back. The hotel was clean with friendly and efficient staff. The location was nice as it wasn't too far from home and there was a lot to do for my family. The Waterpark was disappointing. The water was cold especially in the lazy river. The slides were fun for my 5 year old but they were too big for my 3 year old to go alone and adults arent allowed on with them. The toddler area was full of bigger kids throwing water basketballs so my 3 and 1 year old could not enjoy that. The pool at the hotel was a lot more fun than the Waterpark. If we come again, we will skip the waterpark.

We went for the day for my son's birthday and it was so much fun. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The water park was a great size with lots to do. Our favorite part was the vertigo water slide!

Great place decent choices of water slides and related. Far better then great Wolfe lodge in my opinion as far as water park goes the location is the only downfall I believe being its hour from Traverse City which would honestly bring it way more business if there or even 30 min closer . But overall well worth it. Cheaper also

Really fun water park. Went for a day trip to the waterpark. My 3 year old LOVED it. I enjoyed the bigger slides too! Great experience.

Brought my daughter here for her birthday and we had fun. It was a decent waterpark we might come back 😉

It got a lot more expensive for everything than it was last year. I'm handicapped(I have a TBI)so I can't walk real far and they don't offer wheel chairs, well they do but they only have 3 wheelchairs on the property. Once they are gone they are gone. I only saw 1 being used the whole time and they had no idea where the other 2 were. You have to be quick about getting one because you can't have 1 held for you. Luckily the evening before I was coming home I found 1 just sitting up by the skybridge. That's a huge place that everyone should be able to enjoy and with all the walking I did the first day and a half I didn't get to enjoy it completely. The only enjoyment was spending time with my family. You would think that they would get a large supply of wheelchairs or some sort of walking assists so everyone can enjoy all the scenery. After paying for the travel there and the room it gets even more expensive because you don't really get anything included with the room. Food costs at least $40-$70 for 2 people to eat a small meal and $8-$10 for 1 drink. The pop and water machine is at least $3. So don't go here unless you really want to spend a lot of money

Great experience with friends and family. Waterpark is so much fun and at night the lights go out and kids have glowsticks. The lifeguards are just kids and don't really do much and kinda look like robots doing the same footwork. It's almost like their paying more attention to their footwork than the actual kids in the pool. But the whole resort is nice and clean. We had a blast and will definitely return.

We had a really great time over the weekend at this resort. The staff was incredible and took care of us for our 16th Wedding Anniversary. The resort is really clean and affordable, with plenty of things to keep busy. The spa staff was amazing and the food was really good at the different restaurants. We will definitely return for the ski season and for golf season.

All of northern Michigan is pretty but this resort is extra special. The grounds are vast and have exquisite landscaping. Thoroughly enjoyed riding the ski lift on a crisp Fall day to experience their Skybridge. A remarkable engineering feat, the bridge is the world's longest timber-towered suspension bridge. Breathtaking and fun to walk across. Thereafter, rewarded with a food truck/bar and the best Mother Nature could offer. Additionally, resort staff everywhere were sincere in their efforts to ensure we had a great time. Hope you’re lucky enough to run into Walter (who was actually security detail) since he’s a wealth of information and clearly appreciated his surroundings! Lovely gift shops, epic Spa (separate review,) restaurants … absolutely worth visiting. Don’t wait!!

Boyne Mountain Resort is absolutely amazing! The atmosphere is vibrant and relaxing at the same time — surrounded by beautiful scenery and cozy spaces that make you feel instantly at ease. Everything was well organized, and the staff were welcoming and helpful. It’s the perfect place to enjoy nature, relax, and have fun with friends or family. Truly an amazing experience that I would highly recommend!

Our family had a fantastic stay while there for a soccer tournament. We came a day before the soccer tournaments and wished we had another day to play. This was October 10th - 12th. We enjoyed the sky bridge, along with the festivities ( pumpkin smashing, horse back rides for the kids, axe throwing, the water park). The clock tower is a bit dated, but was clean. 98% of our group was together do all had fun. Charming old place with lots of beauty all around. Check in was the only thing that annoyed us, seemed very late on that part. We did arrive early and were patient about that, plenty to do, but it almost 4:30 by the time we got room keys. The kids could finally grab swim suits for water park which is only open from 4pm to 8pm.

The resort was nice - it felt like Disney world in the mountains. We loved the Skybridge and the ski lift up. We were here early October (as season is slowing down) but I was disappointed to learn that many of the activities closed early or were entirely closed. While I understand season was about over I wish we would have known beforehand that restaurants were closed and the hours were shorten than advertised online. Overall, I liked it and would love to see what it’s like during ski season.

A must if you are visiting Charlevoix! We had a great tour guide. She was super friendly and informative. I can't believe we have never considered doing this. We live within 30 minutes and have driven by a few of the houses and thought we were good but WOW! My husband and I even bought the book.

First time visitor to this area and highly recommend this most unusual attraction in Charlevoix, MI. Locally owned and operated by area residents makes this tour an "insider's delight" with facts about the fantastic history and most fascinating cottage homes in the historic district along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Super friendly guides, reasonably priced and our host allowed ample time for picture taking. Unable to view the inside of the homes as most are privately owned properties, but the tour included photos taken of many of the home interior features. Cute little gift shop for browsing local treasures while waiting for the tour, too!

Edith was a wonderful guide. We saw beautiful homes and heard the stories behind them. Lots of great info about charlevoix!

The owner who led the tour was very knowledgeable and informative. We enjoyed her company and the tour very much. Though we couldn’t see the interior of these beautiful homes, she gave us the code to see the interior virtually. She is A plus.

We had a great time during the tour, learned way more than if we had just walked around on our own! Plus it was fun to ride in the cart! 10/10 would recommend, I only wish we could go in the houses!

The tour was excellent. You learn so much about the town and the houses. Each house has its own character and design which makes learning about them fascinating. The day we went it started to rain but the tour car was very comfortable and made the experience fun. Go see the architecture even if you're really not into that stuff because you'll enjoy it.

This was a fun tour and I'm so glad that my wife and I went. Edith was a great guide and you could tell that she really enjoys what she does. Lots of information regarding all of these houses and how Earl Young built them is amazing.

The Sage Restaurant is not worth the price. The service was poor, the Oktoberfest menu was nice but had no October beer available with the German meal offerings. We were there on a Wednesday afternoon/evening, 2/3rds of the restaurant was empty. But still it took the server 10 minutes for our drinks as she had go to the other bar for my bottle of beer. Our food was good but over priced for the meal. Also the food was delivered on cold plates so by the time my pork medallions arrived they were cold. Also I had to go to the server station and get my own salt and pepper as we only saw the server when she delivered our drinks and brought us the bill. I have worked in food service all my life, this restaurant was very disappointing!

Nice casino, we didn't stay in hotel. We played slots, didn't do good or bad but did get adequate game play. Was very clean, friendly staff and customers. Only visited for a few hours so not a really indepth review. We wouldn't go out of our way to come back here but if we were in area anyway we would definitely stop in.

I love the Casino because it is smoke free and just feels cleaner!! I like that you can win here!! The machines do pay out!! Met some other players who were very nice and friendly! The workers at the Casino were also friendly and helpful! The hotel room was clean and the bed was comfortable- the TV was easy to use! The breakfast buffet in the morning was pretty good! Bagels, English muffins , cereal, fruit, and peanut butter and jelly! The coffee was ok!! I had a yogurt and toasted English muffin with jam and peanut butter and an apple!! 🍎 it filled me up!! I have happy memories at the Odawa Casino and hotel!! Oh and they do have a pool and hot tub!!

Alright. Come or coole bucks ahead. See what happens next time. The pizza lady was real nice. Gave me a deal on pizza just before closing. Thank you pizza lady.

Save your money and avoid this casino. Been going here for years and would at least win a little or get a hand pay once in a while. The floor wait staff used to be great, and you hardly see them. We are good tippers if they deserve it.The last 2 years have been a joke. Don't waste your time or money.

I truly don't know why or how but I am uncommonly lucky at casinos. I rarely go but I have some pretty good techniques for gambling. I've only been here 3 times and I left with close to what I started with twice and walked away with $1200 more than I started with once. DON'T TAKE THIS AS SOLID ADVICE! Most people lose...a lot. Best advice is to not go. Second best advice is give Odawa Casino a try. It's clean, fun and you just might run into me, Mr. Lucky!

Located off 131, behind Gordons', it was a little tricky to find. We followed a casino bus after we had missed our turn....twice...thanks to gps and digital maps. Typical casino with machines and eating options. Plenty of parking. We used complimentary tickets from our hotel and played the penny machines. Different from the Mackinaw Odawa, this one "keeps the change" when you want to switch machines with a low amount still available on your voucher. The desk attendants and cashier were friendly and helpful.

Great place for an overnight stay..Has electric only in the sites 😔 so fill your tanks up.. Walk the beach,,look for rocks,, sorry NO sea shells here !! The Sand dunes are hard for walking,hope you are in shape!!! The black squirrels are fun... didn't see to much of the park,,I bet it's has more to offer than we seen so give it a shot you like it.... PS.. we don't like the registration fee for the out of state campers..$11.00 sucks!!

Great experience here! Less populated, slightly quieter than West Michigan beaches.. but amazing views looking straight at the Little Traverse Bay! The water is shallower and very blue. Easy to swim due to the protection of the bay. Snack bar and restrooms very clean and the parking was easy. Will 100% be back!

Great beach! You can park in the parking lot and literally take your shoes off at your car and walk straight into the sand! Can get busy. But we have visited here last year on a day it wasn’t easy at all. Clean restrooms and showers as well as outdoor showers, volley balls court, and bike rack. Lots of beach shoreline to walk and walking trails in the dunes in the trees. Lots of parking and easy in and out access. Great place to watch the sunset. And swimming beach. Find soft touching rocks.

Even though I didn’t go swimming, I absolutely loved my time at the beach in Petoskey State Park. The scenery was peaceful and beautiful, especially during sunset — truly a breathtaking view over the water. The beach was clean and well-maintained, with a relaxing atmosphere perfect for unwinding and taking in nature. A great spot for a calm evening by the lake!

In search of Petoskey stones. First went to the beach, did not even park because of crowd, and didn't think there would be many rocks on the beach. Drove to campsite entrance and walked .5 mile to boardwalk. We found several stones pretty quick. We also realized we could have much easier walked to rocky areas from the beach.

Park only had beach open this time of year(September). Walked the beach hoping to find Petoskey stones. Didn’t find those but found some other beauties.

Gorgeous beach to see the sunset. Rock hunting nearby with a shelter on the beach. Plenty of parking but we visited off season in early fall.