Dow Gardens is an absolute gem! 🌸 The entire place is beautifully maintained with vibrant flowers, peaceful walking trails, and well-designed landscapes that change with the seasons. The canopy walk is a must-try it gives you a stunning bird’s-eye view of the trees and gardens. It’s such a refreshing spot to relax, take photos, and enjoy nature. Perfect for a family outing, a quiet stroll, or even just some “me-time.” The staff is friendly, and everything feels thoughtfully taken care of. Truly one of the most beautiful places to visit in Michigan! 🌿✨

Enjoyable, relaxing, intriguing. Had a fabulous day wondering different paths throughout the gardens and your even encouraged to leave the path to walk across the lawn to find other hidden places. Saw lots of different varieties of plants and flowers. Thought things were labeled quite well so you knew what you were looking at. Had a canopy walk which was really cool to be up so high in the pine trees to look out across different areas of the grounds. The café by the canopy walk was very well priced having sandwiches, drinks and ice-cream. Looking forward to another trip on a Thursday or Friday so I can tour the Pines home.

Dow Gardens are beautiful. Such a peaceful and lovely way to spend an afternoon. Everything is very walkable and extremely well maintained. The staff are friendly and helpful. I met a friend at the gardens and we spent a few hours catching up, and we really enjoyed ourselves. They would be equally enjoyable solo, or as a family.

We visited this garden in Fall season and its perfect choice. Dow Gardens and Whiting Forest is awesome beautiful. We seen beautiful fall colors. We walked around the park and We enjoyed seeing the different plants, flowers, and trees. The Canopy Walkway was must see attraction at park. It has beautiful trail walk and glass top view. My daughter enjoyed the Children's Garden tremendously. Highly recommend a visit to commune with nature and beauty for a few hours.

This was an absolutely amazing experience. The grounds were gorgeous. Prepare to get lost in the vast gardens and venture down hidden paths amongst the flowers. I might have visited a quarter of the place in my almost 2 hours there, and I am already planning my next trip back. It's definitely worth the cost of admission.

This is an awesome place. Well worth the drive. We came from 2 hours away. Lots of walking, beautiful paved paths, mulched trails. The canopy walk is built to stand till the end of time. The flowers and trees are all so beautiful. Everything about this place is so peaceful and calming. There is a waterfall, a stream, flower gardens, trees, ponds, bridges, and lots of soft green grass. There are also lots of benches to sit and enjoy the views and relax. Spend the day and enjoy.

I love coming here in the Fall to see the colors of the leaves on the canopy walk. But the summer is just as nice. You can definitely get a workout in if you walk all of the gardens and the canopy walk in one day. So sad that the playground was made out of wood and rotting and got torn down. I do hope they make plans to make another one.

Beautifully clean facility. Super family friendly with lots of food options for everyone. We go to about seven games each season and always have a great time! Theme nights are especially fun for kids of all ages. The staff does a great job of keeping the games engaging and active! Let's go Looooooooons!!!!

This is my 1st time being here to watch the Loons Game. It is a neat place, lots of shops, and places to eat.

We went the the LPGA Dow Championship. We were in the veterans suite. I cannot say enough about this golf course. It is beautiful. The Dow amd Kelly treats our veterans wonderfully! Thank you! You will not be disappointed! I have never had a better experience at PGA or LPGA than we did here. Dow amd Kelly are fabulous.

Very enjoyable place to watch a game, plenty of great seats and clean sight lines A+ park in my Book

Fun night at the Dow! Brats are good and the frozen drinks are delish!

All photos are taken and distributed by Be Photographed. Dow Diamond is so much more than just a baseball field — it’s an incredibly fun and unique wedding venue. When I take photos here, I’m always impressed by how versatile the space is. Couples have access to the clubhouse suites for getting ready, the main concourse for cocktail hour or receptions, and even the field and dugouts for portraits. It’s a dream setting for creative wedding photography. The natural lighting is beautiful once the glass doors between the concourse and stadium are closed, giving the space an open, airy feel. There’s also plenty of parking, which makes it convenient for guests and vendors alike. Dow Diamond is one of the most distinctive and memorable wedding venues in Midland, Michigan — and I’d love to photograph another celebration here soon.

Dow Diamond is an experience all on its own. The crack of the ball the running and the diving for the catch all excitement happens here. There are a variety of vendors in the pathway to serve all your needs weather outside pretzel a beer or a hot dog they have something for everyone. We're walking in the pathway make sure to look at all the displays for the advertised many local businesses and Charities that you can visit. If you have a large group you can always rent out the Pavilion which serves any of the meals that you choose and has a great view of the field. If you are an avid baseball connoisseur make sure to get season tickets and if you're lucky they'll have box seats available then too. Cecilia spirit and support for the loons and come to a game cheer cheer cheer. Come support Midland and the loons you won't regret it. I even caught a foul ball my last visit, it was so exciting!

A great place for a relaxing walk. The Tridge itself is a really cool bridge structure, but there's so much more to the area. There are parks in all directions allowing for multiple activities: Walking, bike riding, jogging, kayaking, etc. There are multiple dog parks for different sized dogs, playscapes for kids, even a skate park!

Seen pictures on FB. I have been wanting to go for some time now. I got the chance and brought my sister with me. What a beautiful place. So much to explore. And lots of walking. This is truly a BIG park. We were there ruffly and hour. And soaked up the atmosphere, statues, and beautiful flowers around the park. All of it was a vary interesting to see. You got to go and see this beautiful Tridge.

The Tridge in Midland is one of the city’s most unique and iconic landmarks, and it’s so much more than just a bridge. This three-way wooden footbridge sits at the meeting point of the Tittabawassee and Chippewa Rivers, and each arm leads you to something different — making it the perfect hub to start an adventure. One arm takes you into Chippewassee Park, a large recreational area with ball fields, playgrounds, and plenty of green space. This is also where the Midland Dog Park is located, which is a big bonus if you’re traveling with pets. Another arm leads to St. Charles Park, a quieter spot that offers open grassy areas and peaceful river views. The third direction takes you straight into Downtown Midland, where you can grab food, shop, or connect directly to the Pere Marquette Rail Trail, a paved 30+ mile path that’s great for biking, jogging, or walking. The Tridge itself is well maintained, handicap accessible, and has beautiful views of both rivers. It’s a popular gathering place and you can feel the community vibe as soon as you’re there. When we visited, there were a ton of kids dressed up for homecoming photos on the bridge and in the parks nearby. Honestly, it’s a fantastic idea — the bridge, the river, and the parks make for a really stunning backdrop. What I love most about the Tridge is its versatility. Families with kids have space to play, dog owners have a park right there, and outdoor enthusiasts can hop on the trails. It’s also a great spot for photography — whether you’re catching the sunset over the rivers, snapping pictures of the bridge itself, or just documenting a day out with friends and family.

Went August 1 and we ran into a festival. Not much parking. Do.ifnyoungo start before noon. Free on street and a parking lot next to tridge. Lots of food stands but they don't open until 7 pm. Had many games and storytime for children under 4.Mostbstreets blocked off for bands and pediatrian traffic. Very clean and gorgeous flowers. Very ,very safe.

Great views of the three intersecting rivers. Downtown Midland Tridge. Close to Dog Park, Skate Park, Picnic areas, recreation trail, outdoor commons area on Main street with a variety of shop, retail, restaurants, bars.

It was beautiful especially at twilight. Very romantic. There were a couple of little girl tiny humans out there and they were the sweetest they were with their mom and their little brother and their mom was pushing a stroller and it was just incredible. An experience for the whole family or even just a couple.

Great dog park!! Separate area for small dogs. Fantastic place for the 3rd annual Envigo Beagle meet up!! Clean and well maintained!

Overall, a good experience worth doing once but overregulated. The place is gorgeous! I was impressed by how clean everything is kept. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. She answered any questions that we had and told many cool stories about the house, the Dow's, and even certain items in the house. I loved the story of Dow and all of his puzzles, toys, and trinkets just as much as the house itself! While I understand why things may be this way from their perspective, from a visitor perspective the experience is a bit stifled by all of the rules that they have. No pictures/photography is a lame rule, especially in today's day and age. At the very least they should have one area setup that you can take selfies at. Apparently, you are not allowed to use the public restrooms until the end of the tour so you better make sure that you don't have to pee for 2+ hours (Of course you will probably arrive a bit early to park and settle, then the tour is an hour and a half!) Coats aren't allowed and they use this as an excuse to not view the outside on cold, windy, or rainy days. Call me crazy but if you are paying full price then you should get the full experience, regardless of a little bit of wind. It was a bit rude that the tour guide grabbed water for herself to drink in the middle of the tour yet of course the visitors aren't allowed to bring a drink in. The gift shop was filled with cool items at pretty fair prices (for the most part.)

Our docent was awesome, very knowledgeable, very enthusiastic. Our tour was about 2 hours and we found it very interesting, informative, fun and beautiful. The house is iconic. Make sure to drive around the neighborhood and see the other homes and buildings Dow and his peers built. They are amazing.

We are from Midland and have been there before, but we always learn something new. Family from Chicago went with us. Ages 11 to 68 all enjoyed the tour. Our docent did a wonderful job of telling us some history about the Dow family, little details and stories about the house, including all of us in the discussion, and answering our questions. She was exceptional!

Very interesting tour...was born in the area but moved away years ago and happy to learn about Alden Dow, and some about Dow Chemical. Our guide was a delight, although some staff were a bit rude to her and hurried her along. Worth a visit, especially if you like mid century modern!

We drove up from Clarkson and it was totally worth the drive. I had been enchanted by this house for years - seeing it in art books - It is incredible inside and out. So far ahead of its time. Our tour guide was wonderful and seeing the house at the peak of the Fall colors was so mind-blowing. The submarine room will live in my imagination for a very long time along with the use of color, and the joy of toys.

One of our included activities on our Collette Tour of Michigan. It was one of my favorites activities on this trip. The home’s design was influenced by the architect/owner’s relationship with Frank Lloyd Wright. The entire facility is wonderful and well-worth the time to tour. The docents were great: very knowledgeable and personable throughout the tour. It is a beautifully maintain home/studio from the 1930’s.

Wow! Was this ever special...I've been traveling the country enjoying tours of various FLW homes and buildings so visiting Aldon Dow's work space and home was magnificent. I especially enjoyed our docent, she was easy to understand, spoke loud enough for all and knew everything...she often invited questions and always had the answer. The right amount of knowledge, interesting stories and background. In my opinion she couldn't have been any better!!!!

I am not easily impressed. But the Chippewa Nature Center gets two thumbs from me. The visitors Center should be your starting point then follow the trail along the river. A second visit is already being planned

I recently visited the River Trail, and it was a truly beautiful and pleasant experience. The trail offers plenty of spots to sit, relax, and take in the sights and sounds of nature, with the gentle river flowing alongside. It’s peaceful, scenic, and perfect for anyone looking to unwind. A must-visit for nature lovers!

Absolutely beautiful trail and riverside forest. I wish I could have stayed longer but it started raining pretty hard and I wasn't dressed or prepared for it. Hope I can come back soon!

Went a 3 hour kayak trip down the river! Really easy kayaking trip, nice shallow water, beautiful and recommend. If you keep going, you'll hit the Tridge!

Nice place. Very pretty area with lots of shade. Great for families or people that just need to get out for a minute

First time here and we really enjoyed it. We walked some of it but not all..Staff who worked there was really nice and answered our questions.. Definitely worth going if you love walking in a scenic view..the cabin area was really cool .

This is one of my most favorite Nature Preserves with 15 plus miles of varying trail loops/lengths dispersed on this property in addition to a Homestead consisting of an old cabin, a mill, several large barns, a garden, cows, pigs, sheep, chickens and an old school house. These is a diverse population of birds, mink, turtles, trees, berries, wildlife flowers, deer, turkey, fox and even a silver colored coyote!

Midland center for the arts, specifically, Dow Gardens, is always a great place to take a family to view the fantastic floral exhibits and the canopy skywalk at Whiting Forest. The gardens offer a very unique experience and you get to see some flowers and plants that aren't necessarily native to Michigan. There is a butterfly house in the spring and other various events throughout the year and a very nice cafe located near the canopy walk with reasonably priced food and drink options. Great place to spend a few hours outside enjoying the scenery alone or with family and friends.

The performance was great and the venue is very nice. There was a lot of parking available. There are plenty of bathrooms.

The parking lot is being redone but parking is normally right adjacent to the building and convenient. The building itself is nice inside, handicapped-accessible.

I took my children here for the dinosaur exhibit. The cost of admission was $10 for an adult ticket and $7 per child. It was well worth the price. The dinosaur exhibit was fantastic and there were crafts and hands on activities for the kids. Not only were we able to see that exhibit, but we had access to the rest of the museum as well. The artwork at present was fabulous. The staff was extremely friendly. We will definitely come back.

Great looking venue. l attended the MI Brides Sweaters and Cider Bridal Show there.

This was a great experience! We visited for the Dinosaurs but really enjoyed the regular exhibits too. The music area was especially fun. If only we had a soundproof room at home for drumming! Lots of variety for kids with different interests!

Went to see Eat Your Science! Live with Alton Brown. Amazing experience. The facility is beautiful and well maintained. Definitely worth seeing a show or just visiting to see the art exhibits they offer.