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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 10, 2023
How long is the drive from Troy to Lansing?
The direct drive from Troy to Lansing is 89.5 mi (144 km), and should have a drive time of 1 hr 21 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Troy to Lansing, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Dearborn, as well as top places to visit like Comerica Park and Detroit Institute of Arts, or the ever-popular Andiamo Detroit Riverfront.
The top cities between Troy and Lansing are Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Dearborn. Detroit is the most popular city on the route. It's less than an hour from Troy and 1 hour from Lansing.
Michigan's largest city, Detroit, is known as the "Motor City" due to its connection with the auto industry. The neoclassical Detroit Institute of Arts features the famous Diego Rivera murals depicting this history. Additionally, Motown Records was founded in Detroit and its original headquarters, Hitsville U.S.A., stands as a reminder of their chart-topping success.
Most popular city on this route
11 minutes off the main route, 19% of way to Lansing
Situated in Wayne County, Michigan, Dearborn is a populous city with a population of 109,976 as per the 2020 census. It ranks seventh among the most populated cities in Michigan and is known to have the largest Muslim community per capita in the United States. Additionally, it boasts of having the biggest mosque across America within its boundaries.
30% as popular as Detroit
14 minutes off the main route, 22% of way to Lansing
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Ann Arbor is located to the west of Detroit in the Midwestern state of Michigan. The city is renowned for being home to the University of Michigan, which has an extensive research program. Additionally, there are numerous science-focused attractions located in Ann Arbor such as the Museum of Natural History and the kid-friendly Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum which features interactive exhibits. There is also a vast collection of global artwork on display at the University of Michigan Museum of Art that spans multiple centuries.
19% as popular as Detroit
17 minutes off the main route, 46% of way to Lansing
Best stops along Troy to Lansing drive
The top stops along the way from Troy to Lansing (with short detours) are Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Detroit Institute of Arts, and Great Lakes Crossing Outlets. Other popular stops include Michigan Stadium, Comerica Park, and Detroit Zoo.
Andiamo Detroit Riverfront is an upscale bistro situated in the GM Renaissance Center, offering a sophisticated ambiance and stunning views of the river. This traditional Italian restaurant has been serving authentic northern Italian cuisine since 1989 and boasts an intimate dining space with a romantic atmosphere. Their menu features housemade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, fresh seafood, premium dry-aged meats, and indulgent desserts.
Andiamo Riverfront is my favorite restaurant. I used to come here with my dad growing up. The food is always free, the service is top notch, and the views are unmatched. I recently cane here this past holiday season with my extended family. They were able to accommodate all of us. All the food we ordered was delicious, and the area we sat was really lovely as they decorated it for the holidays. My favorite was the champagne, they have several available including my favorite. Overall, lovely experience.
Annora Johnson — Google review
Our server Brandon was amazing! He was attentive, friendly, and very professional! The food was excellent! The owner Mike came to our table and introduced himself, which was a very nice and personal touch added to the entire experience! Brandon and Andiamo made my birthday very special!
Dijana Paca Simpson — Google review
Love this restaurant. I have been there before but this was my first time since the pandemic began. Food and services both are excellent. Recently went there for my birthday dinner and our server Z was really great . All the dishes she suggested were really great. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Rohan Sushila — Google review
I Thank my God for allowing my husband and I to see and live to see 40 years of marriage. We are celebrating downtown at Andiamo’s restaurant on the riverfront and our server. Today was Brandon who has been very kind and have really waited on us setting the atmosphere right and made it very special..thank you as well Brandon and May God Bless you.
Crystal Walker — Google review
I went to celebrate my mom's 89th birthday. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel welcome. Mike H. Is an exceptional server and made my mom feel special. My mom isn't easy to please when it comes to dining out and enjoyed everything. The chicken on the 5 pepper pasta could stand alone on a dish by itself. Very flavorful, I didn't need to add anything additional to my dish and that's the hallmark of a great chef.
Glenda Evans — Google review
This was our second time coming here and both times Alex was our waitress and she was amazing! She’s considerate and goes out of her way to make her customers happy and comfortable. The manager personally came out to check on us as well, which shows how much he cares about his patrons. The food is incredible and cooked to perfection and Alex just topped off the evening!
Jessie Ross — Google review
It takes special skills to ruin scallops but at Andiamo they did it! The Cajun-style blackening resulted in the worst scallops I have ever had. I made some frozen scallops at Trader Joe’s m, sautéed on butter with some lemon that tasted way better than this. All I could taste from Andiamo’s scallops was the weird overwhelming “blackening” seasoning that totally ruined the natural sweet flavor of the scallops. BTW The less desirably natural flavor of the escargots were similarly drowned by a garlicky buttery tomato sauce, but I didn’t mind that! But the scallops! RIP! The chefs should rethink their approach and bring the natural flavors out of their ingredients rather than imposing some conflicting weird seasoning on them. Especially scallops, the best-tasting seafood that is really hard to screw up. Here they managed to do it. Two stars because the mushroom soup was quite tasty!
Balint Karosi — Google review
Andiamo is already my favorite restaurant, but I absolutely LOVE this location. the food is delicious, the views are extremely beautiful, and the restaurant is so cozy. our waiter, Brandon, was THEE BEST! he was so sweet and informative. highly recommend this restaurant/location for anyone looking for a comfortable upscale dining experience. I have no complaints at all.
Keilani Andrews — Google review
Andiamo at the Detroit Riverfront is an Italian fine dining restaurant in the Ren Cen building. They have other locations in the suburbs as well. We’ve been to the Bloomfield Twnsp on previous travels and we were happy to see a location in the Ren Cen where we were staying.
Food is very fresh, delicious and pastas are made in-house. Jordan our server was friendly and offered excellent suggestions of specialty seasonal items that weren’t on the menu.
We started with the calamari that was accompanied by a homemade tomato sauce that had fresh cut basil chiffonades (mini julienne type slice strips). Our salads both house and Caesar were on chilled plates and tasted nice.
We then had the seafood Alfredo. Jordan recommended to have the seafood grilled vs sautéed as it would taste amazing. It was devine! The fresh grilled scallops were huge and cooked perfectly. The shrimps had a Cajun like taste and married nicely with the creamy Alfredo. The generous sweet meat lobster tail was accompanied with warm drawn butter. We also had the Veal Milanese which was lightly breaded, tender and flavorful with roasted potatoes and green beans.
We were so full and although the desert selections looked amazing, we wanted something light. I asked Jordan if they had spumoni ice cream. He didn’t disappoint! That was the best spumoni ice cream I’ve had in ages. Beautiful flecks of kirsch cherry, chocolate ribbons and other bursts of flavor was perfect.
Great place for any occasion or just to treat yourself. Authentic fresh Italian flavors abound! Grazi Andiamo for a beautiful meal!
Michelle Foy — Google review
We came for our anniversary and we couldn’t have had a better experience!! Brandon was our server and he was excellent!! The food was amazing, no surprise there, but the service was out of this world! Brandon and his partner Amanda were just fabulous!!
Sarah Clay — Google review
A special event was being held the evening. We might have thought twice had we known as we had to eat in the back in a room with no windows, which was noisy. However, the food was excellent and our server made up for it. We enjoyed the pasta bolognese...and lasagna. We also had creme Brule and caramel cheesecake, both were thes best by far wr have had locally.
We definitely enjoyed our meals
Along the Way in USA & Beyond — Google review
Jon helped us valet park ( we have a lifted truck and cannot fit in parking garages ), instructions to the restaurant were easy, D'Angelo was attentive, kind , suggestive , and positive. Our food was hot , perfect, well worth the cost. What a beautiful view , right Detroits Riverfront ! Great date night . Live music. Amazing all together and amazing service ! We will be back !
Amanda Rae — Google review
I went and sat at the bar with my friend to have Happy hour specials. The best shrimp pasta I had. The calamari appetizer was on point too, as well as the cocktails. My friend enjoyed her lambchops as well. The bartender made delicious cocktails and always checking on us. I didn't have a high expectations out of a restaurant in the hotel but I was wrong.
Sunny L — Google review
Had dinner with two business associates last night and everything was spectacular. Our servers was Talesha and she was top notch. She knows the menu, inside and out, is attentive, obervant, and brings top notch energy. To start we went with the the sausage and peppers (Peperoni Ungheresa alla Rustica) appetizer. This was absolutely amazing. The sausage and peppers were cooked perfectly and the sauce was full of flavor. I ordered the 8oz filet cooked medium which came with green beans, Italian potatoes and their signature zip sauce. The steak was cooked perfect, tender, and tasted amazing. Each of us ordered dessert, which included their season cheesecake (peanut butter and jelly), creme brule, and cannoli. Let's just say we cleaned all three plates!! Even though this place is expensive, it's definitely worth it and we will be back.
Katie O'Bryan — Google review
I planned my mother a 55th birthday celebration here at this location. The staff was so accommodating and friendly. Super helpful to make my mom’s day as special as possible. For larger parties, they do make you put down a deposit and you can only use one credit card per party. Everyone who came enjoyed themselves and live band was very interactive with our group. My only critique was our server. He was nice, but not very accommodating. I understand it was a busy night and we had a large party but they should allow him to take care of only one party at a time if it’s too overwhelming. He did not thoroughly explained the menu, and how the pricing work, which caused a lot of confusion but overall we figured it out, and the meal was great and experience was even better.
Marquila — Google review
The scenery was beautiful. The food was great and the service was amazing. I would definitely recommend getting anything with steak. I had the steak special. It was perfectly seasoned and the zip sauce added even more flavor. I definitely recommend this restaurant for a special night out. Mike the owner and Mike the server were awesome! 10/10✨✨
Kai Baines — Google review
We had a Christmas party here, the owner Mike was so welcoming, really nice atmosphere, great waiter, Jalen was so nice and made sure he took care of us. Food was delicious. Pictures below, totally recommend coming to Andiamo in Detroit.
Maria Stewart — Google review
Came here for our 4 year wedding anniversary and I couldn’t be happier! Heather was our waitress & she was amazing she went above and beyond for us making us feel special on our special day! Definitely recommend for a date night or any occasion really. The owner even came to our table and greeted us made sure we were well taken care of which we were. The food was the best the lobster literally melted into your taste buds! Thank you Heather for the amazing experience
Adrienne Zarate — Google review
We gathered for a surprise birthday party to celebrate my little sister, who was in town, visiting from LA. Our server and waiter, Brandon and Jorge, were excellent! Brandon was very knowledgeable about the menu and specials, and they were both very attentive to our large party. I had sweet sangria, shared a calamari appetizer with my niece, and the lamb chops with diced potatoes, green beans, and a side of asparagus. Great food and great service! Will definitely return!
Gabrielle Thrasher — Google review
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400 Renaissance Center A-03, Detroit, MI 48243, USA
The Comerica Park is a baseball stadium located in Detroit, Michigan. It was built in 2000 and is the home of the Detroit Tigers. The stadium features a 50-foot Ferris wheel and diverse food court.
I am a huge fan of the Detroit Tigers and baseball in general. Each time I come to Comerica Park I leave with everlasting memories. The prices of food and drinks is a little high but coming to a game is the best experience ever. Come out to a game and support your Tigers!
Emily Gouin — Google review
Absolutely wonderful stadium!! We came here for the first time this past weekend to see the Red Hot Chili Peppers concert and it was absolutely wonderful! VERY clean, very good security, comfortable seating, very easy to find sections for seating too. Super friendly staff at all the food stands and nice fresh tasty food. By far one of the best stadiums I've been to! The concert was well put together and went wonderfully. The security check before entering was smooth and very fast and friendly. Even very easy to find parking areas all over by the stadium as well! All in all a really great experience. Highly recommend attending a concert or ball game here!
Savannah MissJavelin — Google review
This is a beautiful park and a great baseball experience. The layout is great, beautiful Tigers at the home plate, and not a bad seat in the hose. We got to enjoy Beach night and Friday night fireworks which was a great 15 min show.
+Visual effects of video board were amazing!
-Audio in the stadium could be better. We could hear all of the mids/highs, but could not hear any of the bass. Need to get some better subs in the upper decks!
Micah Morton (CloudKoF) — Google review
Great atmosphere at this park (was my. Buddies favourite of the 3 we visited this trip). Parking was cheap and easy... Leaving not so much. Food and vendor options were cool - and you could see Ford Field which was neat. Nice view from where we were sitting. Overall great time.
Jeremy Girard — Google review
What a great stadium! My family and I were up from Indiana and attended our first Tigers game. Let's see where do I begin. This stadium does have a bag/purse policy. So if you plan on attending a ball game, make sure your purse is a wristlet 4 x 6. We had no issues bringing my granddaughter stroller in. It was actually a breeze going through security. The decor of Tigers 🐅 displayed in and around the ballpark was great. This ballpark is very kid friendly. My granddaughter enjoyed riding on the carousel. The 💺 were comfortable compared to some other stadiums.
Fatima Rose — Google review
Very nice park, been to over half the current MLB parks and lord knows how many of the old parks. This is a nice park. Friendly staff, not a bad seat. I got a great seat for $28. Beer, hot dogs, and Major League Baseball...what else can you ask for in America?
GD H — Google review
I have no complaints. I do, however, have a confession 🤦♀️. I'm not a huge baseball fan. 😬 This was my first major league baseball game. We were invited by friends so we weren't going to turn the opportunity down. I felt like the stadium was very nice, clean and a lot of food and drink options. Obviously not without draining your pockets, but that is expected at any sports venue.
Amy Vance — Google review
The stadium is great. I will say if you are going for handicap friendly seating, try to stick to the terrace level. They are about $56 a person but put you in better seats that are more accessible.
Lindsay Marie — Google review
Comerica Park is so far the best baseball field I have been to. They have so many great food options including the classics like hot dogs and sausages, along with fair food like corn dogs and elephant ears, and others like tacos, nachos, pizza, ice cream, and more. There were a lot of people there but I never felt crowded. The seats have a lot of space around them. It was a very fun and comfortable experience. Got to stay for Friday night fireworks and there was such a fun and exciting vibe as they were getting ready for a decently long show!
Greta DeCaluwe — Google review
Comerica Park is an exceptional baseball stadium that seamlessly combines modern amenities with a sense of tradition. The vibrant atmosphere, excellent seating options, and impeccable views of the game make it a premier destination for sports enthusiasts. The variety of food choices, including local favorites, adds to the overall experience. The park's design and cleanliness contribute to a welcoming environment for families and fans alike. Whether you're a die-hard baseball fan or simply seeking a fantastic outing, Comerica Park offers an unforgettable and enjoyable time at the ballpark.
Kabir Chohan — Google review
Decent ballpark. The tiger and baseball statues outside of the stadium and the merry-go-round inside the food area are pretty cool features. It’s always fun to go there and catch a few games.
D C — Google review
My daughter and I went to the Tigers vs. St. Louis Cardinals games on May 1, 2024. We had a great time. It was her first professional baseball game.
We walked around and saw the carousel and different statues that were there.
If you buy food and drink, be prepared to spend about $100 on 2 people... plus souvenirs. I forgot my hat and had to buy a new one while I was inside. The hat was about $30. The cheapest food item I saw was $6. And that was for a bottle of water.
Overall, we had an amazing time watching them play!!!
Melissa Hastedt — Google review
We were in town for a concert at the Masonic Temple and my husband surprised us with Tigers tickets, what a nice surprise, we had a blast even though it was a chilly/damp/windy 39° and cloudy. The fans were dedicated and enthusiastic.
Carrie Wolford — Google review
Not impressed with the Kiosk system. People INSIDE were Great- people At Ticket windows, rude as can be, AS IF they're Doing You a favor getting paid to sell or accept tickets. Poor setting for concert- concrete baseball bleachers. Prices are Disgusting- 8.95 for a Hot Dog on rollers. 8$ for a 16oz water. ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING AREA. Not enough restrooms, vendors, nada. We went. We enjoyed the show- from damn near the furthest row away from the stage. No Regular beer, All Craft or Light. We agreed, we don't care to go back. It was an experience we'd never had, and, neither care to go a second time. Not even for a ball game.
Billie Lemere — Google review
It's a nice ballpark and although it seats over 41000 feels like a small ball park. The park is athletically pleasing and has great team details on the facade. It's a great ballpark to visit if you are a fan of the team or just enjoy baseball in general.
Matthew S — Google review
Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan offers an unforgettable experience for baseball fans. From the moment I stepped foot inside, I was immersed in the excitement and energy of America's favorite pastime.
The stadium itself is impressive, boasting modern amenities and a vibrant atmosphere. The seating was comfortable, providing excellent views of the field from every angle. The cleanliness and well-maintained facilities added to the overall positive experience.
Comerica Park's location in downtown Detroit is convenient, surrounded by a lively atmosphere and ample parking options. Exploring the area before or after the game added to the overall enjoyment of the outing.
Gabriel Schray — Google review
Absolutely amazing MLB venue, home of the Detroit Tigers. Went to the game on Miguel Cabrera Day...jersey give away, Tiger's hat/ sunglasses swag games give aways inside the park. Great fan experience for food, drinks, and rest areas. Plus Ga great selection of team products at the D Shop.
Justin Chan — Google review
Fantastic views of the city can take your eyes off the game at times. One of the best baseball venues in the country.
Even with multiple events close by and on a weekend night plenty of parking was available with a short walk.
Detroit has never been better so take in a game and spend time in the city to eat snd shop.
Glen W. — Google review
Great ballpark. Really loved that I could walk around the ballpark on path between lower sections and watch game while I walked to concession areas. Not as many TVs around like other parks, but was definitely a great experience sitting behind visiting bullpen.
Jeff Maehlman — Google review
This was my first visit to Comerica park and it was a really nice stadium. I did not explore a lot of the concessions or anything, but from what I saw there were many food and drink options.
The seating was nice as it wasn't as steep as some stadiums are in terms of the layout. Nice skyline views when looking to the outfield.
Brian Snyder — Google review
1st Opening Day attended, I've lived in Michigan my whole life, I know sad, but can finally check it off my Michigan bucket list.....great atmosphere.....everyone having a fun & great time.....awesome experience....GO TIGERS!!!!
Michael Modos — Google review
Had a great time. Food is the best out of all the sports arenas around there. The Mexican place in the food court is amazing! You can't go wrong everything good. Great service. Remember you can't take a big bag or purse with you. If you do you have to leave in car or check it in. Service employees at the shops were all so nice. Great atmosphere would definitely go again. The musicians outside of park were phenomenal!
bon kas-mikha — Google review
This place is definitely an experience. It has everything from food courts, a carousel, picture opportunities and drinks. The stadium is huge! Things are nicely labeled though. Make sure you're bag isn't too big. They don't let you bring bags larger than 12".
Hope Sodders — Google review
What a fun stadium to enjoy a game at. I've never attended a concert here, but baseball is a blast.
Tons of entrances make it easy to get in. Lots of food and drink options, just be ready for stadium prices. Stores to get merch and a lot of tributes to see walking around.
Tons of things for the kids and the whole family including photo opportunities and rides.
Jon Lynch — Google review
Great ballpark! All the seats are decent, even in the upper levels. Concessions prices are high, but where aren’t they high? Good choices for food, though, and they do carry Pepsi products if you’re wondering. Our seats were in 314 for these photos.
Jamie — Google review
Had a great family night out! The Tigers didn't win, but it was a fun game anyway! Even if you aren't that into baseball, it is a great place to go for the food, activities for the children and great atmosphere! They do have a purse/backpack and diaper bag rule now, so be aware of that. You can't bring in purses or bags over a certain size, but they do offer complimentary bag check! I gave them my bag, and they took my name and phone number and gave me a ticket to bring back to retrieve my bag after the game. You can go pick it up at any time, of course, and you have up to 30 minutes to go get it once the game is over. It was a very efficient and smooth process! In all, it was a great evening and game. The food is always great and there is always something for everyone, just make sure you bring enough money. It's by no means super expensive, but not super cheap either. You do get what you pay for by way of quantity and quality, so that is a plus! In all, I can't wait to go back!
Keli Donald — Google review
Although, I miss the Tigers Stadium of my youth in Cork Town - taking my family (happily Californian Ex-Pats) to their first Tigers Game at Commerica Park was Fantastic!
What a beautiful ballpark with great views and amenities suitable for all.
A great family day to remember!
Go Detroit!
Shalomah Arve Williams — Google review
This used to be my favorite place to go. But this time before it's great, it's actually uncool. We booked our tickets online, we got in, - but were not able to go to our seats. Understandable, - it was raining and the game was delayed. Everyone needed to be undercover (because of lightning and heavy rain).
Once you're inside the venue you can't re-enter. Very much of a downside if you have kids. Often you forget something in the car (girlfriends or kids phone), or you need to medicate.
Also smokers have to survive without smoking for several hours. (The smoking section has been permanently closed ) They will not accommodate the customer, won't create a smoking section or even let people re-enter after they like to smoke outside.
We spent for 2 of us close to 1k for for just this day, including tickets, parking, food, drinks and updated fan attire - we like to support,
The drinks are expensive....... You can buy for sure a 12pack for the price of one beer here, - a water bottle is half the price, impressively similar is a cocktail .....
After all, we'll not be back unless we get invited - but even then I'll warn my friends about the smoking
Pat Changa — Google review
Went to see the Cardinals play in Detroit at Comerica Park, located in downtown Detroit. Solid park. I love a ballpark downtown. It’s a modern stadium with two iconic features… the tiger statues and the outfield fountain.
Loved all the marketing using the D. I sat in the lower bowl with club access. The club was fantastic and offered elevated food for a ballpark like salads and wrap. Oh and probably my favorite thing was the Baseball Ferris Wheel.
Glad I went. Cards lost. :o(
Sara Govero — Google review
Lines to get in were long, with limited metal detectors. I do appreciate they had a few at least. The food options were minimal and everything we had was awful. Nice jersey giveaway upon entrance. Tigers lost. Fans were cool. Stadium seems small compared to some others.
Titus — Google review
Comerica Park was a pretty nice ball park. Originally from St. Louis and Busch Stadium is nowhere near as nice as this. So much room to walk around a lot of food choices. There could be a few more bathrooms but all in all a really great place to visit.
The Detroit Institute of Arts is an art museum located in Detroit, Michigan. It was founded in 1885 and has since grown to house over 100 galleries with a range of American and international art on display from ancient to modern eras. The Beaux-Arts building was designed by Paul Cret and quickly became the temple of art, adding two wings in the 1960s and 1970s.
The Detroit Institute of Arts was an absolutely amazing experience! The exhibits, architecture, and artwork are top notch and this is one of my favorite museums I have ever visited! We spent all day here and I feel like we still didn't even scratch the surface. If I could change anything I would have planned to come right at opening so we could experience this for the entirety of opening! You will be amazed at the beauty of this museum, I highly recommend it!
Jeremy Janus — Google review
This place is beautiful! The staff is so wonderful and friendly and helpful. You can buy tickets once you get there but if you buy them in advance, it goes faster. Elevators and stairs, bathrooms on every floor. 3 floors total. Price of tickets aren't bad either. Went to the Van Gogh exhibit, but will definitely be back to see the rest.
Jessica Bock — Google review
Good museum with a variety of collections. A variety of collections from across the world. Some areas are better represented than others in terms of history of the art from the region.
Some interactive bits across the galleries for young patrons. A few more interactive moments would be nice, and would provide more talking points for groups who visit the galleries.
Asia, Africa, and Hellenistic collections are good introductions to the arts. The gallery on Egypt showcases select pieces, and makes for a great introduction to the culture. Native American section represents art pieces from the south, central and north America. Residents of Wayne county have free entry on select days at the museum.
Durga Kale — Google review
There are so many exhibits to check out. It's nice to wander in and out of rooms filled with ancient to modern items. It's a really nice collection. Make sure you have about 4 hours to see everything and grab a bite in the cafe. Lots of decent options to chose from. Parking across the street is convenient and only $7.
Amber Pratt — Google review
such a great place! The tour guides are phenomenal. The art is beautiful, the facility is beautiful, and there is so much enriching education to be had, including history! I enjoyed reading about the history here. The displays are well thought out, and there are even ways for the kids to get involved, including a "seek and find" in certain rooms.
I took a public tour and it was really engaging and a wonderful way to learn about the museum, the artists, the art, and the story behind it all.
I was happily surprised to find out that they have many other programs throughout the week! I am so excited to come back.
Kathryn Friedlund — Google review
There is just so much to see. I could spend days just staring at the artwork. Mind you I am partial to art. We went and they had a car exhibit and they were so unique. Also seeing a real life van Gogh painting was really cool. I'd definitely go again. They also had art from Mexico, middle east, native Americans, Japan and Korea. I love international art so it was fun to look at everything. Also seeing a real life mummy was really cool but creepy to think there's a skeleton in there.
Johanna Ghofulpo — Google review
very cool place and nice to visit, there are so many different sections you can look at with very cool artifacts and such. we were able to get in for free. there are gift shops and places in there you can get food at. i honestly have no complaints, the place is very cool to go to, the building itself is very cool and with the addition of all the old things it makes the place amazing to visit.
Ace — Google review
Excellent customer service from Cameron at the entrance, which was the start of an amazing experience of artwork displayed from many eras and with famous artists and different cultures. We were there for a couple of hours and did not complete a full
tour. Looking forward to coming back. The museum’s store was full of many wonderful collections of jewelry, clothing, tableware, books and more. I thoroughly enjoyed the time there. Also the food was amazing from the courtyard.
Betty Penny — Google review
What a great museum and the collection is more than great. I so didn’t expect it. First floor with African, Asian etc art with great narrative and stories. Very engaging to read. Also, I loved landscapes by American artists, 2h at the museum was not enough. Will come back! Not to mention an astonishing mural by Diego Rivera. Also, thanks to very polite staff of the museum - made me feel very welcomed.
Daria E — Google review
Large museum with lots to see. The exhibits don’t flow very well, so take a map to be able to follow your path if you want to make sure you see everything. Very cool cafe inside, museum architecture itself is interesting. Weekend day was not too crowded in the afternoon which was nice. $14 for adult, $8 if you’re a student, reasonable prices.
Abigail Cash — Google review
Incredible museum! This place is huge. We came right at 9am and it was great, quiet and not a lot of people until later on. It’s beautiful here and so much to see. We spent about 3 hours and still wasn’t enough to get through the whole place. The little cafe is beautiful, great spot to grab a coffee and snack while taking a break. The history here is amazing, everything is placed beautifully and tons of information. Have to come back for a full day to really take our time and enjoy!
Devon Clark — Google review
Fantastic art museum with friendly staff members! Upon entering, I was met by an enthusiastic staff member who explained the layout of the museum to me, and then struck by the majestic Great Hall. But the highlight lied beyond the great hall - seeing Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry Murals in person was such an awe-inspiring experience! There were staff members stationed in the area, one of whom had a great chat with me surrounding my questions about the murals.
The Rivera murals was not the only reason that made the visit worthwhile - I found that the museum has quite a comprehensive art collection, not just of Western art movements from medieval to modern times, but also of non-Western art. The African and Islamic galleries were pretty good-sized, although the Egyptian gallery was a bit disappointing. It would have also been nice if the museum put more thought into the re-creations of the cultures' architecture; the current re-creations seemed half-baked with artifacts combined with modern materials.
Depite that, the interior architecture of the museum was quite varied and worth seeing for an architecture enthusiast. I liked the modern designs of the stairs and Prentis Court as well as the historic-comtemporary charms of Kresge Court (which very well reflects the identity of the city!).
In all, I only had 2.5 hours to spend at the museum and that was only enough for an in-depth visit to about half of the galleries. A jewel and a must-visit in the city!
Andrew Yin — Google review
One of the absolute most unique and interesting collections I have ever seen. Not many public art facilities match up to DIA. It can get crowded but the staff is willing to lend knowledge even if you aren't on your. The lady that explained the Diego Rivera mural was the highlight of the day.
Billy Smerka Jr. — Google review
I am a huge museum visitor, and this collection is by far one of the best I’ve seen in the US. Not only that, but the courtyards are stunning. I only spent about five hours here and saw maybe 1/3? I recommend visiting it over two days. Enjoy lunch or drinks in the cafe- the flatbread and summer drinks were amazing.
All in all, this is one of my top places to visit recently. I highly recommend.
Stephanie Freas — Google review
The museum has an amazing and diverse collection. My particular favorites were the Native American, Impressionists, and Modern exhibits. And the gift shop is a collection all by itself! Amazing! I even enjoyed the curry chicken salad at their Cafe.
I didn't see everything, and I'll definitely return!
Lori Gully — Google review
One of the highlights for sure is to see the Diego Rivera mural. This mural is enormous in size and absolutely mesmerizing. This will be my second visit here and I really enjoyed both of my visits. During this last visit I had the opportunity to see a wonderful photography exhibit by James Barnor, this series followed his work from his early days of filming in black and white to his later years of using color. I enjoyed the photos so much I bought his book. I love this museum and will continue to visit it each time I pass through Michigan. Detroit is a fabulous city with much more to offer than expected and this museum is the same. Parking is easy, staff are friendly and helpful, there is a cafeteria and a indoor cafe that feels like you are in an outdoor courtyard. There is a great gift shop, beautiful building, clean bathrooms and many exhibits of all types. Whatever type of art you are interested in they have something that will satisfy! Support the arts and this community and pay a visit here and just down the street check out the modern art museum as well.
Candy Latino — Google review
A tremendous collection of art pieces from all over the world, covering centuries of different cultures. Very impressive and certainly a “good deal” for the cost of entry.
I would knock off 0.5 stars if it were possible, simply because the layout of the rooms becomes very confusing and you may end up missing some exhibits because you almost get lost on the floors.
Wish the flow was just a bit better organized…
Andy Laible — Google review
I spent a great deal of my childhood at this museum and was very excited to bring my family. The Diego Rivera is a must but there are a great many musts, and it is very kid-friendly. They had a cozy coffee cafe in the courtyard and a lunchroom. It is still an amazing collection, impossible to see everything in a single visit, and I am looking forward to returning on our next visit to Michigan.
Our visit was on the weekday. We found street parking that was good for 2 hours only. Download the app; you can renew only exactly when the 2 hours is up. Backpacks are not allowed. The front desk directed us to the FREE and secure lockers.
The only downside was we had 3 interactions with security; two for being warned that we were too close to an exhibit (?) and the 3rd for leaving out of an exit door behind other patrons only to be told it wasn't an exit. A sign off to the side said "Emergency Exit". Very poorly placed. Oddly enough, I've heard this same complaint from other patrons both friends/family and on Internet reviews.
LB Colorado — Google review
An impressive place. I heard a rumor, years ago, that the city was thinking of selling off the art in an attempt to raise cash to avoid bankruptcy. I'm very glad that didn't happen.
This is a really nice museum! Three floors with exhibits from Native Americans, S. Korea, Africa, South & S.E. Asia, Egypt plus the more expected European (Italian, British & Dutch when I was there (3/21)) works. Marble busts, huge canvases, metalwork, ceramics, masks, beadwork and more.
And if you live in the three counties (Macomb, Wayne & Oakland) you get in for free. The parking is $7 across the street.
We (my teenage son & I) meandered thru in just over two hours, saw all three floors, but didn't linger anywhere. Kind of a "drive by" viewing experience.
Guided tours and school groups were also there on the 1st day of spring.
Mark Thomas — Google review
An excellent museum for various arts and sculptures. They have arts and sculptures from all over the world spread over 3 levels. Must spend at least 3 hours to cover the entire museum. Also free for residents of some counties. Check website for details.
Noel Boby — Google review
Informative museum. We spent over 3 hours on the weekend. A very nice cafe tucked inside with overpriced croissants😅
Overall a pretty way to spend a weekend (hit the wide selection of restaurants for dinner later)
Shriya Nagesh — Google review
Free! Need to show id for tickets. They have free coat and bag check at front. So many cool exhibits. The craft room was cool and kept kids occupied for a while. Cafe is nice but closes at 3 I think so keep that in mind.
Brooke — Google review
This is truly a world-class museum. In my particular area of interest, Medieval through Baroque art, the collection is equal to the best. The Dutch and American paintings have few peers. This is an encyclopedic collection, and there are excellent Native American and Asian sections, although the Egyptian and Classical collections are not a strong point. I spent three blissful days here and didn't see everything; I'll definitely be back!
John Strylowski — Google review
The DIA is one of the true treasures of Detroit.
I have been dozens of times and will continue to go every so often. The art is amazing but the architecture of the building itself is breathtaking.
Entry is free for Wayne and Oakland county residents, not sure about others.
It's always worth a visit, HIGHLY recommended.
Joseph Sanchez — Google review
Haven't been in years and while visiting Detroit decided to take my daughter for the first time, was not a disappointment. Very well run very well-managed, really really enjoyed some of the surprises of the famous painting and works of art. Definitely will be back... Oh and the Cafe in the middle of the location has improved drastically and the food was fan-freaking-tastic. To be honest I would probably go back again just for lunch even if I didn't want to get through the museum!!!
Christine Marques — Google review
VOTED #1 ART MUSEUM IN AMERICA this year!!
Thinking about coming to the DIA? Perfect place to spend the entire day! So much to see, rich history, great tours and you’ll always see something new/different every visit.
ADVENTURES with HAYES — Google review
A hidden gem in Detroit. It is a wonderful museum that is well worth a visit! The building itself is beautiful, and it has some truly special and iconic art pieces by artists such as Picasso and Van Gogh.
Amherstburg Navy Yard National Historic Site of Canada
Historical place
Sights & Landmarks
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Points of Interest & Landmarks
This was our first time coming to amherstburgs Christmas parade and they didn't disappoint! What a beautiful village they have set up to walk through! If your looking for some.oretry lights and displays it doesn't disappoint!!
sherri-lynn roberts — Google review
Attened open air weekend on a Sunday. Wonderful atmosphere. My kids played the games and had fun with the attendants. Enjoyed a glass of wine at one of the restaurants however they closed at 6. I thought for long weekend they may have extended hours. But overall nice evening out!
Bianca Jackson — Google review
The park is bustling with visitors in the evenings and on weekends and holidays. It's can be a beautiful and peaceful spot to watch the ships or sit and read. The River Lights get more entertaining each year, and they are drawing increasing numbers of visitors to town. It's proximity to local restaurants and small businesses makes it ideal for a stroll.
This is a great place to walk and run, especially with dogs!
Michelle Brandie — Google review
My husband and I spent quite a few happy hours in this park last week. We had come to Amherstburg for a week and every day walked in the park, both during the day, early evening and after dinner. It is a completely smoke-free Park with multiple paved walking trails through it
There are quite a few historical plaques about the former naval yard and the War of 1812; as well as a beautiful Monument.
There are two gardens there, one is a rhododendron garden and the other a hosta garden with at least 50 varieties of Hosta.
It is very well lit for a nighttime stroll, has quite a few park benches and sports a westbound view of Boblo Island and some spectacular sunsets.
Teri Nelson — Google review
Nice park with some historic view and river front. Good restaurants and ice cream place around. Must visit in summer and fall. Crowded during weekend and may need to park far but its worth it.
Nhr Gmail — Google review
Small but wonderful downtown waterfront park. Great place to wander, sip coffee and relax. There is a free public lot plus parking in town just steps away. Grab a snack from any of the local shops (e.g., Caffeine & Co.) to bring along. Plenty of park benches to enjoy the views, people watching, or just getting some sun.
F Rogers (Ketolomics Reviews) — Google review
In the summer, grab some ice cream at the nearby ice cream shop, and take a nice walk in the park. Lots of shade, or sun with ample seating. Watch boats, sunsets, whatever you like here. In the winter, the light fest is nice to go thru. It's a nice little park locals know all too well.
Joshua West — Google review
It's a lovely place for a stroll through beautiful pathways of well kept gardens
They have lots of parking nearby
Emily Gibb — Google review
I love all the flowers and The Monuments such a nice peaceful walk along the lake
Theresa Banks — Google review
Navy yard park is great place to visit year around.The town has numerous events scheduled throughout the year.One of the most popular events is the River Light Winter Festival.Experience a stunning display of Christmas lights,illuminated trees and decorations throughout the park.
Dan Chase — Google review
Great waterfront location to spend the afternoon at, or to just sit back and watch the ships go by. Also great location for the winter with the River Lights Festival .
Mike Chase — Google review
Great park for a stroll or picnic along the water. And learn a little history along the way. Breathe some fresh air and watch the boats. I always visit this park when in town.
Howard Walsh — Google review
Beautiful park, pet friendly, nice and clean great view
Iren Cornea — Google review
Awesome park by the riverfront dedicated to the Navy; there's plenty of smalls memorials and plaques, small trails within the yard. It's really well maintained, many benches, flowers, shrubs.
Mat Bienczyk — Google review
Navy Yard Park is a beautiful, well-kept place. It is a great place to go for a walk and get something to eat at the many restaurants nearby.
James Malone — Google review
This is a great park right on the water. I remember coming her as a kid and walking around. The town has definitely maximized the usage of the park with all kinds of events throughout the year. In the winter they have the Christmas lights and in the rest of the seasons they have other events. There is a ton of history here and you can see the old canons and remains of the old buildings.
There are plenty of different restaurants, ice cream shops and coffee places within walking distance of the park. If you are in the area make sure to visit this park.
The Motown Museum is a popular tourist attraction in Detroit that tells the history of the recording studio where some of the biggest hits of all time were produced. The museum features displays and exhibits about the development of Motown, as well as artifacts from the hit songs that were made there.
I made it to visit just in time before them closing for renovations. Coming here was such an invaluable experience. I learned so much about important milestones in music and black history. I was in town for work but made a point to come visit and it was super worthwhile. Your admission cost includes a tour and although it’s only an hour, you learn so much. The guides and staff are all really knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. I highly encourage experiencing this. It’s a cool and unique experience. The tours are really well done. It was easily the highlight of my trip.
C Lilakos — Google review
So! My Husband and I went to Detroit in July of 2021 for our 20th Year Wedding Anniversary And to my surprise woke up on the day that I was supposed to go to the museum and it had been shut down due to a flooding no one ever emailed us or warned us of this tragedy! No one ever responded to our calls we even went up to the museum there were people walking around but nobody ever responded to our needs,I was ver disappointed because this is one of the places I wanted to go and it was a surprise from my Husband! We Have Still NOT HEARD ANYTHING FROM THE MUSEUM STAFF ARE BEEN REFUNDED OUR MONEY! We Flew in From Texas and Would like to be Reimbursed or Even Acknowledged!!!! I’ll See if This Review Gets Any Response!!!!
Tomeka Williams — Google review
Don't let the small front of the building fool you. Inside they have captured true history. Excellent tour, and thank you to the security lady outside as we arrived on a day before they opened. We returned the following day and she greeted us with a warm and friendly smile welcoming us back.
Ron Nalley — Google review
MOTOWN MUSEUM
Detroit, Michigan
August 29, 1993 - A friend and I drove my 1959 Cadillac from southern California eastbound on Route 66. After reaching the end of the route we drove on to Detroit to tour the Motown Museum. Absolutely awe inspiring to step foot into that recording studio where all of those classic tracks were born. Now all of these years later, it is so wonderful to see the expansion and renovation taking place. I have lasting memories of our visit and look forward to a return trip. Highly recommended.
Anthony Reichardt — Google review
**Please Note** this museum is not currently operating, it has begun renovations and for some reason the Google listing does not reflect this. **Edit: they’ve changed it to temporarily closed after I brought it to their attention. Cool. There is fencing around the museum (not shown in picture as I wanted a shot of the building and pushed my phone into the fence) and I had already gotten a ride there before realizing it is not operating tours until next year according to the sign on the door.
A D — Google review
My bf and I have been waiting to come to the Motown Museum since he moved to Detroit in Jan 2021. Finally after a year and a half later, Motown Museum undergone some remodeling and we were able to go inside. It was $15 to go on and it was a 30 minute tour. Our tour guide was amazing. She gave us a lot of information and was enthusiastic during the whole tour. She gave us enough time to take pictures at different areas of the museum. We saw Berry Gordy’s actual apartment and saw Studio A which was a lot smaller than I thought it would be. I can’t believe that small room created such amazing music. A lot of priceless history and a must see if you are in the area.
MJ B Galendez — Google review
Very, very cool museum that captures the history and essence of Motown music. Our tour guide was fantastic and super knowledgeable which made it an overall interactive and positive experience. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for something to do in the area.
Kayla Peyton — Google review
Absolutely phenomenal! The amount of culture and history in this place was mind blowing. The guide did an excellent job telling us about all the history of Motown and my entire family enjoyed the experience. You are literally stepping back in time when you visit this museum. My husband was born and raised in Detroit and had never been here. He thanked me for wanting to go because he loved every second of it. If you’re locals or from out of town and want to learn and see some iconic history, I highly recommend going.
Tasha Nealy — Google review
Lifelong goal fulfilled and surpassed! The museum took me back to when I was growing up, the state of the world, goals, dreams, and the music that formed me.
❤, loved, 😍 it.
People were visiting from other countries and here I was a local who had never been. It's worth the time and money; the tour guides are worth a million.
The only improvement that could be made would be secure parking, but maybe that will be added with the improvements that are planned.
Well done! 🎶💞🎶❤
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Margaret Topous — Google review
Would highly recommend visiting the Motown Museum if you get the chance. There is so much history and music to absorb! A lot of the museum has been left how it was when it was a recording studio. We had a great tour guide, Tyra, who made the tour fun and informational. You can't freely walk around the museum, you need to be a part of a tour so it is recommended that you book a ticket in advance online if you can so they don't run out of spots. Make sure you give yourself extra time for parking, there is mostly street parking available.
Ashley D. — Google review
What an amazing tour! Had the best guide! I had no idea how many incredible artists recorded at Hitsville! I feel so privileged to know and get to see where so many wonderful artists got their start and record so many amazing songs! Thank you!
Lynn Hunting — Google review
We didn’t know we should have gotten our tickets in advance because there was a wait of about an hour to take the tour so we will be going back for the tour. The gift shop is very nice and we were able to grab some really nice Motown items before we left! Lots of history here and definitely will be coming back to get the full experience. All the employees there were very nice and helpful!
Darren Venable — Google review
An excellent experience is to visit Hitsville USA and hopefully they you'll catch a good band playing while you're there. I don't know the bands name - but they showed up and showed out. I really enjoyed them, the audience started dancing on the lawn there were food/ice cream vendors available on-site. In addition, the Motown Souvenir tent had a variety of t-shirts, CD's, Keychains, jewelry and a large selection of other items to choose from. This was my highlight event while visiting Detroit.
Marcia Mays — Google review
The tour was awesome. We saw the famous Studio A where most of the iconic recordings took place. A lot of stuff in there are actual things from the 60s and 70s when Motown was at it's peak. The tour guides are very knowledgeable. It's very easy to find a parking spot. And they have plenty of photos of the label's legendary artists recording
Jaylens Daddy — Google review
It was absolutely amazing. There's a lot of history in the house. I'm lost for words. There were some Great Artist that came out of Motown Records And Created Some Beautiful Music 🎼🎼 that I still listen to Today😊🥰❤️.. Thank you little sister for the road trip. ,☺️❤️❤️
DeBorah H — Google review
I've always wanted to visit the Motown Museum and finally got the chance! I didn't like the fact they don't allow photos or video inside during the tour. I recommend you buy your tickets in advance or you'll be waiting a long time to get inside. Tickets sell out fast!
Torrance H — Google review
Well, well, well! I don't even know where to begin! But what I could say is A TIME WAS HAD!!!! If you haven't been GO! I've been wanting to go for many, many years. And I finally hopped on a plane from Chicago to Detroit. And I have absolutely no regrets I'm glad I finally did. I plan on coming back many, many times again. I learned so much from Stevie Wonder on down to Boys to men. The music and vibe make you wanna cry happy tears that's how much you feel it. The staff are really warm and welcoming. You can take all the photos you want....as you can see I did! But they do ask that you do no video recording. It was amazing that this place look exactly as it does on the movies. If you go be sure to pick up something from they gift shop as well. Until we meet again Motown 😘.
Danielle Sr. — Google review
We did the Motown Museum tour today ( 4 Jan 24) and it was incredible. The tour guide was knowledgeable and courteous and the artifacts from such an important and iconic location are presented in a perfect manner. From the introductory video to the time you get to spend in the iconic recording studio, you can't help but feel like you're part of history. If you're a fan of Motown music, this is a must visit, top of the bucket list thing to do. I can't wait until the expansion is completed.
Glen Miller — Google review
First time in Detroit and visited the Motown Museum. This was one of the highlights of the trip. Learning about the history of music legends and was fascinating! How the world was changed from this location and it’s humble beginnings. This is true black history excellence!! We are standing on the shoulders of giants. Glad we had an opportunity to visit now and looking forward to returning when the multimillion dollar renovation is completed. We purchased our tickets at the door (student, senior and military discounts offered). There is a gift shop on site and the guided tour is efficient and completed in about one hour (60 minutes). Our tour guide was very lively and engaging. I will give him 10 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tanya Grace — Google review
***Must See***
I am a Detroiter, so I've been to Hitsville, U.S.A. multiple times. This time, I went for the sole purpose of reporting back to you!
Admission is $20 for adults. If you have a Bank of America credit/debit card, it is FREE the 1st weekend of every month! 🙌🏽
Parking is free on the street. Utilize both sides of the street.
Guided tours only. Groups go every 30 minutes, and it's an hour tour. There is a maximum of 25 people per group. If you are pressed for time, purchase your ticket in advance online. If you have time to spare, just show up! If one group is full, you can catch the next group in 30 minutes.
The hour goes very fast. The guide is kind and knowledgeable. It's a great opportunity for all ages. If you are a music lover or a history buff, this is the place for YOU!
Felicia Forletta — Google review
The wife and I had an awesome time. Got to see and feel the history that was made during this era of time when record solos were made. I would recommend this tour to anybody who is into Motown. Very cheap, $20/person.
Matthew Geiger — Google review
Incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience. We were lucky enough to score the last four tickets on a Saturday. If you can, purchase your tickets ahead of time to ensure you secure a spot. The only way to experience the museum is through a guided tour so if you don’t have tickets, you’ll only be able to check out the gift shop. Our tour guide, Monet, was perfect. Friendly, knowledgeable, kind, and even able to crack a smile after a long day of saying the same thing over and over again. The sites and sounds alone are worth any wait you endure or any distance you travel!
Paige Clemons — Google review
You can’t go to Detroit and not to the Motown Museum! There’s really nothing like it, from the exuding creative energy, the history, and all the really informative tour guides. The tour is entertaining and you’ll leave listening to Motown in a new way. I’ll definitely be back for the expansion.
Angela Mejia — Google review
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2648 Berry Gordy Jr. Boulevard, 2648 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208, USA
Massive park featuring year-round activities from canoeing & picnics to workshop events.
The nature center was awesome. We met a snapping turtle on the trail! Of course we had to hit the beach too. The beach was clean and all facilities were running and well kept. Can't wait to do the Giant waterslide next time.
Kurston Anne — Google review
Been coming here for years. Last 3 years I’ve bought the Year pass and it’s always worth it. Park is always clean and well kept. Police frequently patrolling maintaining safety and security at the park ❤️Always a friendly and positive reaction, and quite helpful people. I have been coming here for my birthday the last 3 years as well to relax and it’s always nice.
My favorite spot here is where the two lakes converge in the damn under the bridge
Tyler Bucholtz — Google review
Nice Park with Walking Trail, Barbecue setup..With Small Lakes,Rides and Huge parking…Good place as. A nearest Summer sport and Metro Park pass will be available around 40$…
Good Place to spend a day with Family & Friends..
Kishore D — Google review
One of the best kep metro parks. Lucky to be living within driving distance to it. 6 miles of trail around the park plus multiple Sub trails, some wooded, some paved, makes up for great walking, jogging, biking or bunking experience.
Kulvir Rawat — Google review
Couldn't recommend more! I'd say this beats most state parks in terms of things to do, up keep, and actual landscape. They do a great job keeping the park clean and manicured where it needs to be. Trails are maintained enough to keep ticks off the legs.
Phillip cote — Google review
this is a review of just the giant inflatable water slide that is there every summer.
loved it.
kids loved it
thrilling for adults too.
$2 a ride or $10 all day - get the day pass
totally worth it. this thing is huge!
Ray VanSteenkiste — Google review
I really enjoy this park! Plenty of trails, wildlife, wildflowers and beautiful nature galore. There are 2 beautiful beaches with concession stands, restrooms and warm showers too! It's always nice to shower off after swimming, even though the water is actually really clean. The playground is huge, there are kayak, paddle board and boat rentals. Or you can bring your own boat. Check for specific size regulations. There are County Sheriffs always patrolling which is very good! I reported a toddler walking around with no parents on site and they immediately ran after him! It's a shame people litter and leave their trash behind though! I'm the crazy lady that walks around picking up trash so the animals don't eat it and choke or get sick. Overall it's a wonderful place to walk, bike, swim, play, BBQ, relax or walk your dog. Just no dogs on the beach or certain zones.
stacey namel — Google review
I went on the Osprey trail. Wonderful walk with shortcuts in case you get tired. Saw some turkeys and a lot of trout lily. I’ve never been disappointed coming to Stony Creek.
Skyler Principe — Google review
Staff at the golf course is super friendly.
The course itself is challenging and in great shape, at least the Fairways and greens are. Teeming grounds need some TLC and pace of play was at snail pace.
Jean-Pierre Dumas — Google review
Beautiful park and scenery is amazing and the wildlife. It's so awesome to see wildlife roaming around in it's natural state. I love this place
Kim Perez — Google review
A beautiful park. Will always hold a fondness for seeing Turkeys here! 😄🦃🦃🦃
Rho Leo — Google review
Excellent Metro park. Very large equipped with almost all facilities. Beautiful scenic lake beaches, hollyball grounds, baseball, golf course, sweeming area, boating, kayaking, nice walking as well as cycling trails, many picnic shades, camping as well RV areas..icecream shop, boating deck all these and many facilities available. Restroom facilities are available across the park. One can spend entire day with families and friends.
Sukumar shah — Google review
Beautiful in every season! It is great to be outdoors for family get togethers as well as being out in nature walking, running, etc.
Bethani N — Google review
Absolute blessing to have a place like this near home. Great running, biking, and hiking trails to enjoy. We play disc golf on both of the really well-maintained courses as well. The biggest reason I like living where we do is this park.
Jason Hill — Google review
Great park with lots of playgrounds, you can rent a cone, rowing boat and character boats, like swans and dragons. You find a great water slide and swimming areas . Very little trash to find. Grat views sunset and even if a storm is about to come..
The Detroit Zoo is an animal sanctuary that features a miniature railroad and exhibits a variety of global wildlife, including a polar bear exhibit. Visitors can take a full perimeter loop to see the various attractions, such as the ruined Detroit Children's Zoo and the restored aquarium with its paddle-nosed gar collection. The Dossin Great Lakes Museum offers insight into the region's maritime history with exhibits featuring artifacts like hydroplanes and anchors from sunken ships.
My family and I love coming to the Detroit Zoo. The yearly pass is a great value! It's a great way to get the kids outdoors, walking around and learning about the wildlife out there in the world. Many great food options are available here form snacks, to burgers, to Buddy's pizza. If you have a free day and are wondering what to do with it in the metro Detroit area, I highly suggest a zoo visit!
Jack L — Google review
Was a really good experience. The lights were great had a good variety. The only complaint I would have would be they had VIP areas I guess they were called, with heaters and drinking areas, that had nobody in them. But we could not use them not even to go walk underneath a patio heater to warm up for a few minutes was kind of ignorant being that it was like 20° outside and there was nobody in these spaces except for the people GUARDING them. I HOPE IT PAID OFF FOR THEM BEING AS IT LOOKED LIKE NOBODY HAD PURCHASED VIP TICKETS. There was other people mumbling about it but all in all it was a good trip to see the lights.
Gilbert Grape — Google review
Great family destination! Great for all ages! There are tons of awesome exhibits. We were excited to see the polar bears but unfortunately the entire exhibit was empty. There are tons of food options (also vegetarian options) they allow coolers too! The staff was very kind & helpful answering questions. There are multiple gift shops & tons of fun things like face paintings & silly drawings for kids.
Christine Evon — Google review
Wow, I have been to a few zoos in my lifetime but this place tops my list.
Very walkable routes, easily accessible for all. Train ride helped with tired feet. Animal living quarters were phenomenally maintained and had beautiful scenery to look at, which the design allows patrons to get really up close to these majestic animals. Grounds were super clean and maintained. Staff were all helpful and pleasant. I really enjoyed the staff at the animal areas giving us great information about them. I totally recommend and would return.
Krystal M — Google review
We went on a very nice Spring day. What a nice place to walk around. There are lots of animals to see, some indoors due to the cooler weather. The free-range peacocks were a hit with our family. But the highlight was our time in the penguin complex! Just amazing to see them up close in an environment made to be like their natural habitat. Washrooms are conveniently located all around. Staff were so nice and able to answer questions. A great experience!
Annamae Elliott — Google review
We went to see the wild lights for the first time. It was snowing but so much fun. Our kiddos loved it. (4&2) We were able to see a few animals that braved the snow as a bonus. The lights were amazing and our kids loved the stepping tunes the best. We enjoyed getting popcorn to takes home but due to the weather we did eat or drink there but were excited to see hot chocolate stands and other warm foods.
Melisa West — Google review
Love the Detroit Zoo....Always a nice time 😊. The Dinosaurs were up, which my son and I love!, and the penguin enclosure was nice and clean...the water was so clear. It was good to see the animals are being well taken care of. The Zoo itself was also clean and well maintained. We also took the train ride, which was nice, and saw a 4D movie which was awesome. I had never been to a 4 D movie...... definitely a fun experience 😃. Overall, no complaints about this visit. We had a nice time.
Courtney S. — Google review
Lovely day today! Zoo was clean, beautifully manicured, bathrooms were clean.
Brought my father in his wheelchair and the pathways and exhibits were easy to navigate.
The 4D movies were excellent and had delightful surprises in the seats - see it for yourself!
All personnel were courteous and helpful.
A delightful surprise in the middle of the city! We were partial to the butterfly exhibit!
Tania Womack — Google review
What a great experience! Plenty of places to sit and rest with lots of shade to cool off, misters and water refill stations located throughout the zoo. Lots to see and most of the animals were pretty active. The food was all delicious and reasonably priced. The bathrooms were pretty well kept. We never felt over crowded or like our personal space was invaded as there were wide walk ways and plenty of room to move about. We spent about 5 hours at the zoo and it was time well spent!
Abbi Sanderson — Google review
This is a great zoo. Me and my family went and had a great time. The line moved quickly to get in. The staff are very nice, professional, and inviting.
There are many animals to see. They also have a playground where the kids can play.
If you need an attraction to visit, I recommend you stop by the Detroit Zoo.
Gregory Shelton — Google review
We went to see the holiday lights at night in December. The paid the basic entrance fee none of the all you can eat or add on tickets. It was beautiful and very fun. Very creative light displays, especially the under the sea section.
P.S. A — Google review
We bought the daytime zoo visit and night light bundle, which was well worth the price. We entered the zoo around 3 pm and saw many animals including penguins, camels, otters, tigers, chimpanzees/gorillas. We didn’t finish visiting all of the animals because of time limit. We should have been there at 2 pm, which would allow us to visit the whole zoo before closure. So please plan well and have at least 2 hours for a full zoo tour. The night lights show was also amazing and interactive. We made wishes at the giant wish tree, which was a great memory.
S Zhang — Google review
Reasonably priced zoo with lots to see and do in a generally busy area. We went there recently for my birthday and we had a pretty good time! Haven't been there since I was a kid, so it was nice seeing the new penguin exhibit.
The enclosures here are spaced out and quite beautifully done. All the animals look happy and healthy. My favorite enclosure was the kangaroo one— it was super cool being able to go inside their habitat and walk alongside them.
Despite being the off season, almost all the exhibits were open, including a few restaurants. We spent a good three and a half hours there, taking our time to walk around. There's a lot of scenic walking trails, too.
Overall, definitely the nicest zoo here in Michigan! It's really well managed, and everyone that works here is very friendly.
Grey K — Google review
Okay, so if you read negative reviews about this zoo, they were wrong. This park is nicely spaced out and features an open-air viewing of most exhibits. The food is on par with what you'd expect from a popular attraction. It is not the best burger you'll ever eat. It's not the worst either. The price is comparable to other parks. I have been too and cheaper, in my opinion. We spent the entire day at the zoo enjoying the various exhibits and attractions.
Drake Edward — Google review
Go into the buildings! Look around! There's a lot of hideaways and interiors that people just kept walking by. The backside of the rhino exhibit was entirely empty and it was right beside them! Look at my pic! Zoo is very well built up and they take great care of the paths. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable, willing to share without hesitation. Food staffing were great too! I'm very impressed.
M K — Google review
Kids have fun, but the zoo seemed like it had a lot of exhibits that were closed or under construction, and there was a lack of open vendors when the zoo was aware that the large groups of schools coming that day, it was a warm day when it got xloser to noon & so the kids wanted frozen drinks but they ran out of $10 cups so they could sell them in regular cups for the same price. All in all I prepaid the ticket & parking but there are no signs to tell you where you park but the attendant asks if you bought parking. You really need 3 hours to visit the zoo nicely. Hopefully, they have all the exhibits open when & if we return again.
Bashar Danou — Google review
Got pictures with a polar bear so already 5 stars just because of that. Sharon was super helpful at the penguin exhibit. She told us many interesting facts and pointed out what each penguin was. The butterfly and bird sanctuary were nice because it felt like it was not winter. The fresh air from the plants was nice.
The Redstone Rebel — Google review
Highly recommend. Hadn't been to the zoo in a long time and was very impressed by the exhibits and the activity level of the animals. Had a great time. The polar bears and the penguins were the highlights. Zoo staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Ed Harshman — Google review
What an absolutely amazing place for long walks and sightseeing. All the variety and nature wonders and exotic animals to see. Except for the beaver 🦫. I have never seen the beaver. It’s supposed to be there, but never been seen. One time i saw a couple of visitors passing by and one way saying to another: “I don’t think there is a beaver in there. They just have a sign 🪧 but no beaver in there” 😂 Hopefully one day I’ll get to see that shy one in there. Zoo is well taken care of , very clean , spacious, animals are well treated and look healthy and nicely taken care of. It’s not an easy work. But staff is doing a really great job. This is a historic place and I’m happy to be a member and enjoy it as often as possible. Highly recommend to get a membership as it’s totally worth it! And hopefully I’ll get to see that beaver one day 😊
Taliy Sky — Google review
Detroit Zoo is a world class zoo with conservation at its core. It’s open all year round, though in certain weather, some exhibits will be closed with animals viewable from indoor enclosures. Additionally, warm weather activities like the carousel, face painting, etc., as well as some of the eateries close during the winter.
Table28, the zoo’s main restaurant is open year round and the prices compare to an average diner. There’s also a cafe to get coffee, espresso and tea drinks. Fun fact: Table28 was named for the opening year, 1928.
There are tons of picnic areas and places to rest. You will likely see at least one of the many peacocks roaming free around zoo grounds. There is also a playground for younger kids.
Will plan add more photos after our next visit. Don’t be like me and make sure your phone is sufficiently charged before you go. ☺️
Bridgette Collado — Google review
Christmas wild lights was spectacular! Was here 5 years ago, so glad we came back, there is now a theme to the lights and I really enjoyed the ocean/sea creatures theme! Was so much fun to visit with family over the Christmas holidays. Parking was easy ($8), staff were present to guide you to a spot. It was very festive, the kids loved all the lights. There was a small interactive corner with the wishing tree, see saw, lit up train and bear for the children to hang out. Lots of little rest stops selling hot drinks and snacks to warm up in if you got too cold. There was a nice carousel in the middle so the children loved that! Overall we had a lot of fun and spent about 1.5-2hrs here!
Xuan — Google review
It was only a 35 min drive from my place in Canada, so there was convenience. Parking was great and organized. Pay when you get tickets. I don’t know if we missed some, but it only took about an hour to walk through and we stopped and Waited for hot chocolate at one of the stores. The areas were clean and the ground was even and easy to walk through. The difference between our local lights and this, their displays were huge and had so many fun animals. So many children were there just loving the atmosphere.
It’s rather expensive in my opinion. Parking and 2 tickets cost $81 Canadian, our local lights are free, and has local vendors selling their products and food trucks and it seems to cover a similar amount of ground, the displays are just a bit smaller at home
Jerrica Benton — Google review
Cool Zoo, just make sure you go in season. Early spring, many renovations are going on and animals don’t seem to be as active. Make sure you eat first, because as expected, food is $$$$. If you get a chance to go for the Christmas lights, those are amazing.
Mike Vandermus — Google review
I have visited a lot of zoos, I was so impressed. Detroit Zoo is definitely a must see! Look for the kangaroos, red pandas, or the reptile exhibit. All will wow you! We walked 4 miles, so wear your good walking shoes and bring a lunch!
The museum Greenfield Village is located in Detroit and was founded by Henry Ford. The attractions include buildings from America's history that have been relocated to the open-air museum. The land that the museum occupies is also used for forests, rivers, and pasture for horses and sheep.
Great place to spend the day. Cannot see it all in one day. One downside I would say, the trades area was not as big as I remember. Several smaller villages I know of, the have more trades. If there are multiple people entering or you know your going more than once get a membership.
Colonial Tinker — Google review
If you like pioneer villages, well let me tell you, this is the Disney World of pioneer villages! It's so big, we couldn't do it all, will have to return someday. We rode the model t and carousel and train and they were so fun. Almost all the houses were staffed with knowledgeable people to explain stuff and answer questions. We had a frozen custard and it was scrumptious. Loved the crafting demonstrations. All the employees are dressed in period clothing and are so nice. Just a fantastic place. Hope to return someday.
Roxy Beaudet — Google review
This was a nice piece of the Henry Ford Museum/Theme Park, it is a great place to bring your kids and enjoy a day outside. Teach your kids some great American history, eat ice cream and take them for a ride in a model T. Everyone was so nice and seems like a lot of the staff have a piece of history tied to this place. I would definitely recommend a visit here while in Detroit.
Roddy G — Google review
The coolest museum I’ve ever been to. I love the living history and the array of buildings they have to offer. I wish more artists were at work in the crafts district. But for $40 per person I wish it didn’t cost extra to ride the train. Worth the price? Yes. But wow it’s expensive. Make sure you schedule a full day for this park!
Also it’s hard to find the ticket booth. When you enter the park, go to the building on the left. They should have a sign
The Simple Environmentalist — Google review
A really great museum in the form of an old world village. There is glass blowing, print pressing, blacksmithing, pottery and so many more shops and things to see.
Highly recommended.
Joseph Sanchez — Google review
Really nice place to spend a day walking around during nice weather. Lots of historical buildings that are reassembled onsite brick by brick. This includes Henry Ford's childhood house, the Wright brothers' workshop, Edgar Alan Poe's house and much more. Also got to ride around in an original working well-maintained Model-T cars with a chauffeur driving around the park, which is almost 100 years old.
Really cool place to check out! The only problem may be finding parking. I'd plan on coming earlier during the day to make sure you get a spot closer to the entrance.
Angela Chen — Google review
We have visited the village twice now and it is still amazing. Where else can you go and see the home where the Webster American Dictionary was finished, the bike shop where the first airplane was designed and built, and the laboratory where the light bulb was perfected. So much history and American culture in one unique village. Loved it. You can see a full review and video on our blog site. Search for Our Haunted Travels.
Our Haunted Travels - PANICd — Google review
We splurged this year for the Christmas meal at the Eagle Tavern. I highly recommend it. It was a delicious seasonal meal with great entertainment. I'm so glad that we purchased our tickets in October. Holiday Noah's was even better than ever. We were able to to enjoy the Village all night due to the mild weather. Of course a trip is not complete without roasted chestnuts and a cup of cocoa.
Kristina Knueppel — Google review
Greenfield Village was an amazing experience we went to Greenfield Village but also to the Henry Ford Museum I took my daughter with me who's very much into learning about history and we enjoyed ourselves. All of the exhibits in the museum where really interesting and just seeing the evolution of cars and even the art pieces it was just really a great experience. Even the area that was dealing with black history was super informative I had never seen the actual bus that Rosa Parks was arrested from (and they had that actual bus) great experience for my kids. The Greenfield Village area with people dressed in the clothes that they wore back in during those times was really cool to see the cars that they drove in we rode on the train that was powered by coal... that was a really cool experience. Seeing how certain things were made like the Pottery area or area where they made the pottery and the guide told us about how it was made and what they used to actually decorate the pottery after it's been fired and glazed. Really cool and really good information. We got to see them actually blow glass they showed the actual method in which they used to create glass sculptures and things like that. It was really hot but it was really cool to watch... great experience overall! Definitely want to come back and take nieces and nephews and my other kids with me the next time that I go.
Briana Thomas — Google review
Attended the Christmas event they offered. We stopped by the Mini Donut Truck inside the park. After consuming the mini donuts, I got the worst food poisoning I’ve probably had in my life. I’m assuming the donuts might have been undercooked, as they had a huge line and most likely wanted to get orders out quick. The village had a few Christmas attractions, but it felt like it wasn’t as eventful as the Halloween one per se. Overall, I would give them another chance to see the village but maybe avoid the mini donuts this time.
Janette L. — Google review
Very nice museum and a lot to see. Easy to spend a full day and simply get lost in history.
I had a great day and look forward to come again.
uwe müller — Google review
It was fun. I think it's a bit pricey and there wasn't much reenactment. It was good information and a good history lesson. Kids enjoyed it while being good exercise. Glass blowing was awesome.
Nicholas Williams — Google review
Absolutely loved it. Total package is a little pricey and food price is pretty ridiculous but we loved it. So much history in one place. Ford purchased and relocated historic homes to those 80 acre lot. Beautiful location with Model T for hire that will give you rides around the town as well as a carousel and a steam train.
Aaron N — Google review
Love learning about history and it is an awesome place to learn and see what life was like back then. Henry Ford didn't want us to forget our history. My boys loved it too will definitely go back.
Melissa McCarroll — Google review
This place is a definite must see! I can not recommend it enough for all those history buffs out there. Most of the buildings are staffed with actors who are very knowledgeable about the history of the village and are eager to share their knowledge with you. Don’t forget to buy tickets for rides on a model t, the train, and the carrousel. Be prepared for a lot of walking. Bring strollers and wagons for the littles.
Laurel Wenger — Google review
Interesting open-air history museum founded by Henry Ford with houses of famous Americans that were moved to this location. OK, that feels a little off that you take someones history and make it your own. However I really enjoyed this museum and it was really well preserved and museums inside the museums. It is really difficult to have a museum (open-air) with many houses that were actually build there.
Björn Ólafsson — Google review
Super cool place with lots to see and do. They're going for a period correct feel and they did a pretty good job.
My only regret is only scheduling one day on our RV trip to visit Greenfield and the Henry Ford Museum. We could have easily spent a day (or more) on each one and not been bored for a second.
Zac Clark — Google review
We went for the Halloween Event and had a great time, despite a bit of "witchy weather". The kids in the family had a total blast, and the staff were fantastic. Helpful, great with kids, patient, kind. All around super enjoyable.
J Micallef — Google review
Can't recommend this place enough. World class museum. Outdoor activities at Greenfield Village are educational and enjoyable. It's great to visit during an off time because it's not as busy, but, Saturdays in the summer have much more interaction at the park - historical baseball games, farmers working, musicians playing, etc. I'd recommend checking the calendar of events for more! Kids play area is great.
The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is a sprawling space dedicated to showcasing American life and ideas. The living history exhibition hall boasts 18 intelligent touch screens and a gigantic assortment of exercises and games, while the historical centre exists in a few sections. The first includes the Museum of American Innovation, which showcases relics from the transport industry that Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat for. The museum is worth the visit for any youngster looking to learn about American history and famous figures from across the spectrum.
All of the staff was amazing! Each one spoke to you every time, acknowledged you when you entered, said bye when you left, always asked if you needed any assistance or had any questions. So so helpful and I'm so very appreciative, they were all wonderful! My son and I can't wait to go again! So many gift shops lol. Need at least 2+ hours to see it all, but it's worth it. So much history, some areas are like stepping back in time, it's so cool.
Jessica Bock — Google review
Absolutely incredible and exquisite exhibits. Everything is laid out so well you can easily travel from one section to the next, with a smooth transition in-between.
The cases are spaciously laid out as to not be overwhelming. This creates a good flowing atmosphere that keeps you moving and staring at the next item.
There's a nice cafeteria that you can eat at, but hold on to your tickets. You'll need them to get back into the museum.
The attendants are wonderful. The place is neat, tidy, and just fun. Definitely take your kids here, your wife, everyone will have something to look at here!
Jacob Stiltner — Google review
My family loved this walk through history. So much more than cars! We spent hours here and could have spent so much more. A must see if you ever make it to the Detroit area. Went on a Wednesday. It wasn’t overly crowded and we were able to enjoy it without feeling hampered by too many people.
Shawn Collins — Google review
This is a great place to visit! There is so much to do and see one day is certainly not enough.
If you are in the area I would certainly recommend stopping by. If you want to see it all without any rush I would recommend at least 1.5 days (assuming you take one full day). Make sure to look into the membership if visiting more than one day!
The museum is mostly wheelchair accessible and they also rent wheelchairs if needed.
Jennifer Cotto — Google review
The Henry Ford museum is definitely my favourite museum in Detroit. It displays a lot of history from the very beginning of motoring up to the present time. My favourite displays would be the United States presidents cars. Followed closely by the 1941 Allegheny Locomotive one of the largest steam powered Locomotives ever built. Very interesting to see also Henry Ford's kitchen bench engine, that's how it all started. There is so much to see in this museum not just cars. You can spend a whole day here enjoying yourself. I highly recommend a visit to this museum.
Tramp on tour — Google review
My visit to the museum was a great experience. The highlight for me was the impressive selection of cars, including those used by presidents. The exhibit showcased a diverse range of vehicles, adding a unique and fascinating dimension to the visit. The overall atmosphere and variety made it a memorable exploration into history culture.
Heba AlDossary — Google review
I’ll definitely recommend to visit this museum in Detroit. It’s so huge and you can find here a lot of different things. History of United States. Progress of different directions such as railways, cars, planes, different manual productions. They also recommend factory tour and if you get museum and factory you’ll get discount. We didn’t have enough time and went through museum only. We got tickets in the spot and were not actually even planning to go there and it was Friday so I believe you can have tickets at the door any time. Enjoy and bring your kids there are a lot of interactive elements.
Katusha G — Google review
So much to do, so much to see. I spent about 3 hours here and still could go for many more.
It's not just about Ford history itself but about the broader history of the world.
A great variety of cars on display and other exhibits are worth the time and money to spend on it.
I also took a short 30 minute free tour and it was great.
DMINATOR — Google review
This was perhaps the best place that I've visited in a long time!! It was like a kid let loose in a candy shop. The place is absolutely gorgeous. The history behind every piece in that museum is insane, the lady at the front greeting once we entered the actual part of the museum was really really good. She gave a brief on what to expect and where. This place will take a full day to tour if you want to look and read everything. Maybe two. I would definitely visit this place again. Definitely recommended for every single age.
Adnan Awes — Google review
Incredible the history of Ford! It's a huge museum with lots to see. We didn't see everything as I think it would take a few days.
The old locomotives were a highlight for me, as well as the cars. The presidential cars was very cool to see.
I'm not a huge fan of racing but I have to admit it was very interesting yo learn about racers as athletes and seeing some powerful racing cars over the years.
Another highlight was the mathematics, airplanes, and furnishings. The doll houses were incredibly beautiful and detailed.
The Walt Disney costumes were also very cool to see up close. If you love fabric and costumes, I highly recommend to see the exhibit. It is only for a short while though.
The food was good, some variety of sandwiches, snack food and entree meal. The ladies who work there were wonderful, very funny, and very helpful. I really enjoyed the experience and hope to go back to see what I missed!
Mo Cons — Google review
You can easily spend the whole day here if you’re into museums. There are two nice cafes inside so you can take a break if you want. The exhibits are well maintained, but the entry fee was expensive compared to other places similar to this museum.
If you want a tour of the factory, you will need to go there on a working day.
Kedaar R Rao — Google review
Not a car museum, but there are cars. This is an American History museum primarily... more Smithsonian-like. I have to say it's one of the best museums I've ever visited. It really is amazing what our forefathers were able to accomplish to build America. Highly recommended. Kid friendly!
David Wilson — Google review
Visitor from the UK wowed by this magnificent mueseum. Great variety of exhibits, but one of my favourite sections was the history of cars of all type . There was food and drink available at a couple of locations within the museum. Staff were very helpful, and all I all a memorable day buy, I will have to come back one day to catch up on anything I may have missed . Enjoy..
Glyn Pettit — Google review
This was our first Holiday Night's at the Ford. It was an amazing experience. I would highly recommend it for anyone, but dress appropriately. The fireworks are shot off near the baseball field. It was a great time.
Shaun Krenzke — Google review
I shared a couple pictures of my highlights of this trip. It's a pretty nice place to visit. They are lacking some restaurants or places to get some real food. I visited here about 50 years ago when I was a kid and we went to a nice Italian restaurant and had spaghetti dinner. That appears to be missing in the museum now. Their displays are awesome with a lot of history of our area and Past Times. I recommend it!
Troy Crowe — Google review
This was a really awesome place to spend the day with the family. We loved looking around at all the cars, planes, and machinery this place has on display. So much to see and do while being here; especially when you get to the race cars. We all had so much fun; kids and adults alike.
I recommend buying your tickets online in advance. It was quite easy to do and saved us time once we arrived at the museum.
We will need to come back to see the rest of the things we didn't get to spend as much time with.
Corey Sherman — Google review
Kids had fun! We ran into a volunteer who was on break but very cheerful and conversational. It was cool to see the museum sections.... we were there for about 3 hours and only saw 2/3s of the exhibits (at kid speed). You could spend multiple days here. We got a tip to bring lunch, so didn't eat at any of the places there. Kids favorite things were the pit stop crew hands on activity, going inside the locomotive, and seeing the barnstormer planes. Adults found the JFK limo more significant than the littles.
Betsy Finn — Google review
So much to see in the museum. It will take you half a day to read through everything and walk through all the exhibit. Even a quick walk through needs about 3 hours.
You learn so much on automotive, manufacturing, American history and culture, aerospace and Glass !
Love all the massive locomotive engines and massive power generator. They are just massive and beautiful. Train museum is usually outside but it was nice that Henry Ford manage to put these massive engines indoor
It is a must go stop if you are in town
FriedChicken — Google review
An excellent museum with interesting exhibits for everyone. Far from "just a car museum," it has exhibits focused on aviation, the industrial revolution, the civil rights movement, trains, and lots more.
My only regret is that we only scheduled one day to visit the museum and the Greenfield Village, whereas two days would have been the minimum in retrospect.
Zac Clark — Google review
Beautiful time had by all. Incredible collection allowing a walk through history. The staff had interesting information and stories to share about the period and life of those during that time. We have a membership. I would suggest a day for Henry Ford Museum and a day for Greenfield Village if you're not from this area. After that, you can choose if you need additional visits.
David Torok — Google review
This is certainly the go-to museum in Detroit. It showcases American innovations and progress over the century, not just car-focused. You could spend at least 2 hours in the museum alone. There’s a rotating exhibit space that brings new things in to keep it fresh for returning visitors.
There’s plenty to see and do, with sections on agriculture, furniture and housing, car racing, automobile production, aviation, locomotives, and more.
The village portion of the grounds can add about 5 hours to your visit so come prepared!
Nile Livesey (Scolirk) — Google review
☆○°•The place was very amazing, I was walking in, not expecting much of it, but as I entered, I saw a lot of Presidents cars and the thought of them actually being in there was very cool! There was also a really cute miniature car set displayed, and a place where you could play a car simulator! It was a very pleasant experience :> Next time I visit MI, I will visit the factory too!○☆•°
Hira Ahmed — Google review
Spectacular! You need a full day to enjoy and bring your jacket after Oct 31st!! The train usually closes at the end of October, but the Model T drive around the village is worth the money. They also have a bus, that's a great way to hear about the village. They have a horse-drawn carriage as well!!
The factory tour is fantastic, with limited photography options, but it is well worth it.
The museum is vast, and if you live here, that year pass is the way to go! Visitors take advantage of the different passes according to ride availability. You almost can't get through the museum and village unless you plan for the whole day!! A must-see for sure!
James M — Google review
You could literally spend days here. It’s so unique and one of a kind. I came here every weekend as a kid in the 80s and it’s fascinating to see what is still here and what has changed.
Even if you could care less about cars or trains or planes this place positions them in a way that integrates them into the progression of life in America and the impact that cars (good and bad) and the social and historical context surrounding that impact.
I took my teenagers and thought they would be begging to leave but I had to drag them out at closing time.
Just go.
Mark Manthy — Google review
This was the first time my 4 year old son was at the Ford Museum. He loves anything trains and they have the biggest ones in the world. Not my words but my sons. We also went because there was a Paw Patrol exhibit that he is very into at the moment. He had a great time exploring the activities within the area. I would say he enjoyed the time, but some of the stuff he was too young to know why it was there or the history about it.
Greyson Edwards — Google review
Went to The Henry Ford Museum with my girlfriend recently. This museum is awesome! We walked through the displays for hours and enjoyed traveling back in time to see history in person. It was a fascinating visit and the exhibits are user friendly and interactive in many cases. We want to come back again and also visit Greenfield Village when it opens up in the spring! Many thanks to everyone working at The Henry Ford Museum!
Fb Nnnnbn — Google review
Did not expect an all round museum here! I thought it was a Ford cars showcase but here is a full innovative museum containing not just fancy cars but the history and evolution of automobile! The presidential cars is surely a highlight here, but there are more to explore! Price is 30 dollars per adult and 9 for parking. Be aware the google navigation is not the most accurate location for the ticket office and entrance. Go straight to the clock tower!
Ka Ho Ng — Google review
What a great museum. This is my second visit. I was able to bring my wife this trip (she’s a huge history buff). This museum has something for everyone. I’m a pilot and I collect cars so I’m obviously attracted to the car and airplane collection! Only downside was the village being closed. Guess we need to make another trip!
Flight Solutions LLC — Google review
Great experience! It's a Ford museum, but not just about Ford. Cool display of historic cars including some rare ones. So many things to see and time just flies by when in there. Would highly recommend!
John Zhong — Google review
Love the museum, have been a member for years! I particularly love the new racing exhibit with the racing simulators! Today we were there looking at it as a possible wedding venue, and I have to say the staff is absolutely top notch. Easy to work with, prompt with excellent follow up! The materials on there own were a little confusing but when they laid them out it was very easy to understand/ budget. Lovett hall was absolutely breathtaking, and is currently at the top of our list!
Trent McMillion — Google review
Definitely a great place to spend the day and appreciate all the ingenuity and leadership inventing and building such renown vehicles etc. I mean just some of the machining techniques and precision applications are impressive to say the least. You can literally spend all day here, they do have food and restaurants , which is a great thing.
William H — Google review
Stopped by just to kill some time while in the Detroit area and was blown away. This is a world class museum that does an exceptional job of displaying and interpreting the history of the Industrial Revolution and how it has affected the human experience. You will spend hours here!
codemanradiohead — Google review
The wife and I had an great time during our time in the museum. A very massive museum. It would take someone at least three days if you stopped to read every placqured that would be there on every piece of equipment. Really enjoyed the history era about everyday life and the items that was used from the 1900' to 2020. The era took me back to my days of being a kid and re-visiting that era of 1980. Again its a very informative museum.
Matthew Geiger — Google review
February 2024 - came here with family and friends. We had a good time with the paw patrol exhibit. A lot to see here and listen to. They have some new things since we have last visited. Race car game and they updated that area with some other things to do. Kids loved the automobile section. They added a plume market and a restaurant inside. You can buy wine from what I heard from two mom's. They have a nice gift shop and a lot of neat things to see.
This 110-room mansion built in the 1920s in Tudor-revival style offers regular tours & exhibits.
A hauntingly beautiful historic gem. By far one of my favorite places in all of Michigan. I have been to Meadow Brook Hall so many times over the years - first with my Grandmother when I was a child, and now I'm taking my own kids there.
No matter how many times you go, there is always something you missed before that is new. The attention to detail in the architecture and design is like that of the estates of European aristocracy.
A beautiful place for weddings, a gorgeous display around the holidays, stunning gardens in the warmer months, and in the fall the gardens are the aesthetic of a living Virginia Woolf poem. Such an incredible place for photography.
Katie Siepierski — Google review
We absolutely loved going here for the Christmas lights and tour through the house. We brought our kids and they loved it too. There is quite a bit of walking through the gardens for the lights so bundle up if it's cold. Bathrooms are only at front entrance. Very clean trailer with 3 stalls. No indoor bathroom though because of the age of home. We definitely look forward to coming back to take the full tour. Would love to spend time reading and looking at everything in the house for a longer period.
Sara Kuhn — Google review
I love stopping at this place when I get up into Michigan. It is such a beautiful home and has a few different tour options for the avid history lover or just a casual traveler on a fun trip. You must get your tickets in advance from their website and it looks like (at the time of this posting) a regular adult ticket was only $15. I am excited to come back around Christmas time to see the holiday tour and then also for the new winter wonder lights event. 😊 can't wait to visit again.
Ashley Sammet — Google review
I had the opportunity to shoot a wedding at meadow Brooke hall this past summer.(Emma Varley Photography) This venue was absolutely breathtaking. Not only is this historical site kept beautifully it but it also is full of so many hidden treasures where couples can go get photos taken. I was absolutely amazed by this classic venue and would recommend it to any couple!
Emma Varley — Google review
My husband and I did both the Guided House tour and the Behind The Scenes tour. I recommend doing both in that order. The House tour gives a good tour of the standard rooms of the house, along with a lot of history and information about each room. The Behind The Scenes tour guides guests to places not generally seen, like servants areas, hidden staircases, and private areas of the home. All of our tour guides were outgoing and offered up so much interesting information. Allow one hour to one and a half hours for each tour, depending on size of group and number of questions. Also, don't miss seeing the children's playhouses outside! You can go in and look around. I definitely recommend this place! So beautiful!
Gaelen McNamara — Google review
Went for the holiday lights show this past weekend. Very very impressive. They did a tremendous job in putting this together. All the guides were trained and knowledgeable in answering any of our groups questions. Bought tickets online and I would really recommend doing so. Very efficient and organized! Worth the price of admission!
Tamar Boursalian — Google review
This was incredible. The lights were amazing, and we were lucky enough to go on a warm-ish night (12/23/2021). The tickets included both outside and inside. A total wonderful perk was that they were selling hot cocoa (optionally with Bailey's!) and other yummy things on the tour route. Highly recommend, and can't wait to do again.
Heather R. — Google review
One of the best historical tours in Michigan! We visited at 11 am on Saturday, April 15th and our tour lasted about an hour. Only two other people besides us on the tour. Building and grounds are well taken care of, and not much has changed since my days at OU, when I last did the tour. If you go in the spring, you’ll see the daffodils and magnolia blossoming. Throughout the year, they hold numerous events, and last August we enjoyed going to the Amadeus concert, which included a self-guided tour that we missed out on due to the rain. Glad we could make up for it this year!
Olga Kazora — Google review
Went today to enjoy Art In the Elements! Wonderful day. The gardens were so beautiful & the movie theme for Art in the Elements was very clever! Lovely tour & enjoyed touring the house as well.
Kelly S — Google review
As a wedding photographer, I've had the privilege of visiting Meadow Brook Hall often for both photoshoots and events, and I can confidently say it is a masterpiece of a venue. The staff is incredibly nice every time and the grounds are so beautiful!
Elise Filliccia Photography — Google review
Winter Wonder Lights was a nice event, some lights were sync to music the displays were beautiful, parking if you have to park up on the hill they have a shuttle bus so be prepared if you have older people or kids with wagons ECT. The light walking path are stone and are a bit uneven I spent a lot of time watching where I walked I have bad knees that was a bit disappointed. They have concessions at the start hot chocolate and cocktail for adults, fun light toys for purchase some snacks popcorn, chocolate cover pretzels, somores kit to roast at the fire, prices are what you would expect .You have access to a small part of the mansion with a huge replica Gingerbread house of the mansion on display. There is a gift shop with nice Christmas items. Check in is super easy we completed it all in hour and 15 minutes!
Holly Gray — Google review
The holiday walk through was very nice. About $6 more per adult than I'd expect to pay - which adds up quickly, but still a nice self guided tour.
Becky Miller — Google review
A true gem to visit!! We did two tours back-to-back & I'd highly recommend this option. First we went to the very first guided house tour of the day & we followed up with the guided behind-the-scenes tour. You get see the main parts of the historic house in the regular tour & then see how the house was run and how the staff got around in the behind-the-scenes tour. Just be aware that there are a lot of stairs in that tour. There was a wedding on the day we went so we couldn't do much exploring of the grounds, but we'll be back!!
Update 11-24-23: We attended the Winter Wonder Lights tour & LOVED IT!! I would highly recommend it!! We went to the 8:30pm tour, which was dark enough to enjoy all the lights. It is 75% outdoors, so I would suggest bundling up or picking a warm night/evening! It's a self-guided tour, so once you're in, you can take your time & enjoy the tour at your own pace. And there are workers all around to guide you & answer questions.
Krissy Cx — Google review
One of the 4th largest homes in the US and an incredible story of hard work, luck and extravagant opulence. Want to see how the other half loved while the country was struggling through the great depression, here it is in glorious detail. Truth be told it was a fantastic journey into the lives of the uber wealthy. The lady of the house has an amazing back story and would recommend you learn more about her. Worth a visit.
howard scrivens — Google review
There unfortunately was a charge when I came here in order to enter in just to see the gardens. Usually they are free to enter but they were holding a flower decor event in which they marketed it for adults but in reality it was far more for small and young children. It was definitely a sight to see but definitely not for me, the hall was also open and apart of the $25 charge. The main reason why it wasn't for me was because the flower exhibits they had really didn't incorporate many flowers if any at all a lot of it was just props. Which again would've been really fun for children. They also don't have expansive gardens and not nearly as focused on the gardens but more so the history of the hall, the mansion.
An important side note*** if you have respiratory issues or are sensitive to mold please do take this into account when sight seeing inside of the hall/mansion.
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).
Never knew this place existed until a few weeks ago, and decided to give it a try on a whim. The atmosphere was very nice, and the exhibits and tanks were well laid out for easy viewing at any pace. We never felt too rushed to get through them in the time we had.
It wasn't too crowded during our visit, though there were a few points where waiting was definitely required due to narrow hallways and small viewing spaces, though not nearly enough to cause an issue.
Definitely a very unique experience overall, and a must-see if you're visiting the mall for the first time.
Mike Grinter — Google review
Loved it!! Took 5 of my grandchildren, it's amazing seeing there reactions. They were thrilled with the glass tunnel, we must have been in there for an hour. Many pictures of them in the aquariums with the fish.
Thank you, we all will be back, probably with more grandkids!!
Ramona S — Google review
If you've been to Ripley's in Toronto then this is a great alternative for the price. It had some neat features where you do feel like you're under the water for children and adults. A bit small but worth the price paid.
RodriguesDhillon Family — Google review
Alex was absolutely amazing, she was so knowledgeable and kind.
The photo packages are outlandish 🤣 but that's to be expected.
Was pleased with every exhibit, wish we would have done the behind the scenes!
One of my only complaints is that there was an area (that was clearly hard to access, but still) near the kids play area was visibly extremely dirty and had a mouse trap that needed clearing, but we're from the country we're used to it.
Sincerely overall, was a great experience.
Kellie Frees — Google review
My fiance and I went and had an absolute ball! I literally felt like I was scuba diving or snorkeling the whole time! So much stunning, beautiful sea life, including some I've never seen or heard of before! I would love to go back sometime! Thanks for having us! 💙💙💙💙
Lauren P — Google review
Such a beautiful aquarium with nice visual features! My 16 & 12yr old loved it! Not just for really small children. I really enjoyed myself too. Especially the petting of the sea anemones & star fish. It was not too crowded and we were able to take our time going through. They do not accept cash in the gift shop nor for admission tickets, which were $23.99 for a regular adult ticket. To see the peaceful & amazing sealife, it was worth it!
Tashia Beck — Google review
Totally worth it for small kids, took my almost 3yr old, and it was perfect for her. I think it would be cool for kids up to 10 or so, which is basically the oldest I say in there. We will be going back
Elizabeth Bonardelli — Google review
For the price of the aquarium it could have been better or a bit longer. The staff are beyond amazing in full detail when it comes to the sea life. Loved hearing about the turtles. Very clean. Touching the starfish will always be my favorite.
Anna Conover — Google review
It's cute! Solid 3.5. Had neat stations and view globes for kids. Touch tank. Nice variety for the available space. Very clean and the tanks were very well kept.
Brianna Osborn — Google review
This place is very well designed and taken care by enthusiastic crew members. Melissa is one of them, she is very knowledgeable and passionate about Sea Life inhabitants! It was a lot of fun for the kids and adults as well! Make sure to order the tickets online in advance, because we saw people who couldn't buy tickets at the entrance and had to leave. It was Saturday plus spring break, and already they had too many visitors inside.
Natalia Meyer — Google review
Pretty cool displays and amazing areas to just watch the fish and aqua life! The only negatives are that it is kind of pricy for how fast we got through it, only took 30 mins from start to finish and stopping at everything. We loved the tunnel and the kids really liked all the little places to pop into the aquariums. I also wish there was more touch ponds or tanks, but all in all, pretty cool.
Kelly Crouch — Google review
Beautiful exhibits that kept us oohing and aahing all throughout! We took our toddlers who loved the experience almost as much as we did! It doesn't take long to get through (maybe an hour?) but it was worth it. We bought our tickets online the night before to play it safe. Made for a quick check in and ensured we had a chance to get in.
Becky Hoogerhyde — Google review
Great experience for all! From check in, to the gift shop at the end, all the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. The exhibits were highly informative, interactive and all around a lot of fun. It is a bit small so does get pretty crowded at certain areas, but is definitely worth stopping in for! The gift shop is card only, so be prepared for that!
Shannon R — Google review
Nice aquarium that is family friendly. Very educational and great views. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. My child was to young to do the touching pool and staff brought a toy star fish for him to touch. I loved the mermaid head sculpture and the jelly fish.
Matthew Mason — Google review
I actually liked this Aquarium more than the big one in Atlanta Georgia. Highly recommended if you're in town! Definitely get the lego exhibit double ticket!
Mightymommy 101214 — Google review
This aquarium is very beautiful with lots to see. They have really cool viewing areas for the children, and a lot of learning opportunities for sea life and conservation. The aquarium was very clean and the animals inside seemed very loved and cared for.
The staff was very knowledgeable on the names of the creatures, their species, and their stories.
I just have an issue with their business practices in general. They change the time they stop allowing guests in everyday there’s no consistency in when they stop allowing in customers. Not only that but their hours mention being open to 7 but they allow their last guest in at 5:30, that was monday. Imagine our surprise coming to the door at 6 and being told they let the last guest in at 5:30. Today on tuesday they allowed their last guest in at 5. It doesn’t make any sense and it makes it hard to visit the establishment for working parents.
Luckily today David heard our pleas after arriving five minutes past 5 and allowed us to take our daughter in. We tried to take her on her birthday but missed the window by 30 minutes. Luckily we made up for it today. Thank you David for helping us out.
Tip: get the tickets online in advance for an idea of when you’ll be allowed to enter since the timing is so inconsistent.
K R — Google review
Took my son and great aunt. We all had a nice time. Had a touching section which was cool too! Workers were very nice and knowledgeable!
Corkney Jordan — Google review
Lots of sea creatures, I was pleasantly surprised. We loved the eels and sea turtles. They have an ocean tunnel, stingray Bay, and tide pools. Great place to take kids.
Madge A. — Google review
Very cool aquarium with awesome exhibit views, and fun activities for all ages. It did get a little congested at times, this was probably caused by the amount of strollers and wagons.
Scott DeGood — Google review
A very inviting place for kids and adults of all ages. Fun photo ops in aquarium display bubbles. Touch and feel area. Interactive play area for kids to make their own fish on a touch screen and send it to a virtual aquarium.
It can be very relaxing at times, but when busy it can feel crowded or overwhelming. Try to come at a lesser crowded time to make the most of your stay.
I would say you only need about 1.5-2 hours max if you are taking your time, taking some pictures, putting sea anemones, but it can be done in 45 minutes to an hour if you breeze through.
Offers reciprocal discount if you have membership at another aquarium/zoo/etc.
James Soliman — Google review
It was beautiful , $30 ain't going lie way too much to walk around a big aquarium $15 better price it was a 30 min walk , it was packed . It was quick could of least given the children a goodie bag or something for $30 I'm just saying........ It was nice doe
Latonya Lewis — Google review
This aquarium is amazing for being located inside of a mall. I really like stingrays, and they had multiple tanks that included them. The shark tunnel was awesome, and the large shark was pretty much always in view. The staff was very knowledgeable and informed us about the animals in different tanks we were viewing. We went on a Friday afternoon and there was no wait to get in. The aquarium wasn’t very busy, and we had plenty of time to view what we wanted unobstructed. 🪼🪼
Super fun for the whole family! We were able to get the kids in for free by using the coupon provided on their cellophane bags (they are small little bags you can purchase in store at any place that sells Lego sets). We only ended up paying for two adults which was $25 a piece but totally worth it. The price of ticket includes rides, play places, and Lego activity centers were you can build your own creations. We were there for about 4 hours with plenty to do. In addition, they also have a display for the city of Detroit that is interactive. The kids were able to push buttons and different parts of the landscape would move or make sounds. If you want to add to the fun you can purchase a lanyard for an additional $5 that you can punch at each station that you go through, or take advantage of their collector coin machines. Overall, a fun experience.
Janelle Chesnutt — Google review
Expect to spend 3 fun hours in this place. It’s setup very strategic so you can move from one experience to the next. The 4D theatre is an experience we still talk about. Very different and a ton of fun! Can’t wait to come back and visit this marvelous and brilliant addition to the Great Lakes Mall.
Alex P — Google review
What a great little place to bring your little Lego lovers. There is everything from rides to a playground to Lego models of iconic Detroit places including LCA, Ford Field, GM building, Ambassador Bridge and more.
There are various spots to play and build your own creations. The Friends Lego area is especially awesome. There is a short 15-20 minute 4D movie as well which our little guy loved.
We were a little disappointed that on a Friday the concession stand inside was closed.
Other than that, everything was great.
We'll come back sometime.
5/5.
MJG — Google review
Super cool LEGO displays walking into the activity area. Recommend the Activity Books, my kids loved stamping them in each area. Our favorite was building race cars and racing them down the tracks. The play place & rides were fun and a good way to break up the Lego building. My kids are 5 & 3 years old (& a 3 month old) and we didn't get to each area in the couple hours we spent there and ended up leaving for lunch instead of eating in the cafe there. We also enjoyed the 3D film they were showing.
Courtney Randolph — Google review
Not great considering the cost. I expected better upkeep on many of the attractions. Several attractions were not in operation. The concession stand was closed. They wanted an extra $16 for a photo. I would have expected a physical printout for that price. Instead we had to download the photo. The bathrooms were not very clean. The kids had fun, but it wasn't worth the price tag.
Jason Frye — Google review
We had an amazing time at legoland. My kids ages 8,6,2 had an amazing time and it wasn’t badly packed on a Saturday afternoon. We paid $150 approx for all 4 of us and kids under 3 are free. It was a combo ticket so we also got to do sea life aquarium as well in that price. It was way worth it. They do have activity packs at Lego land you can add on for 5.00 bucks but in my opinion it’s not worth it. The stamps you would collect in every room. At first my kids loved it and then they really didn’t care. I ended up getting a few for my daughter and then I said to hell with it. My boys also the Virtual reality you can also purchase for an extra 7.00 which we eventually did and my boys loved it. They are 8 and 6. One thing I could say is please please get some cold iced coffee! ❤️❤️❤️ we will definitely be back. Great staff and very clean.
Cecily Jessee — Google review
Loved it... so did the kids! So much fun. Eat before going, but some food is inside to buy. It takes 4 hours or so. Could have stayed all day. Movies, play area, building area. Layout all built to see- amazing!
martin bourne — Google review
This place is awesome! My son, his two small girls and I spent over 3 hours there and took in everything they had to offer (I think). 😊 Lots of hands on things for kids of all ages to enjoy. And all the models of well know Detroit area landmarks are astounding! Highly recommended. Take your kids today.
Phillip Rutledge — Google review
I went with 2 14 year olds and we had an amazing time! The website said best for ages 4-10 but we all really enjoyed it! The rides were great, the virtual reality was worth the extra money. I personally love the 4D movie. The displays were absolutely beautiful! Loved all the interactive play. The only thing I would suggest is when paying online that there be a category for a ticket for ages 13 to 17. 12 and up considered adult, but you cannot buy just adult tickets.
Kellyanne Charlebois — Google review
Get the bundle with Sea Life to save some money. Cute way to entertain the kids. Took our 20 month old and he had a blast.
There are areas specifically for toddlers and small kids as well as places for older kids to play. Fun for all ages.
Eric Rudko — Google review
Definitely a must visit. Great place to bring kids and Lego fans. Lots of activities for the youngsters. Highly recommended.
richard (ukchard) — Google review
Haven't been here in years. You can no longer bring your own food and drinks big there is z nice snack shop that also serves Starbucks. Two rides, a 3D movie, play structure,and a couple of building areas. Parents must purchase a ticket.
TheBudgetFamilySykesAgain — Google review
We went on a Sunday evening & stayed about two hours. I suggest going earlier in the day. The cafe prices were a little pricey. Lots of activities for everyone. About two of the staff members made a great impression but there was one young lady working that didn’t have any customers service skills at all
Alecia Williams — Google review
Visited with my 10 year son on a Friday at 10 when they opened. Not busy aside from a preschool group and few other families. Enjoyed everything including the 3D Dreams Movie...especially since we had a discount code and purchased tickets the night before. For experience but you do have to exit through the gift shop and that can get extremely expensive very quickly.
AnneliesA Tayyab — Google review
If you have toddlers/small children, this place is a must visit.
They have 6-8 spots with different kinds/sizes of Legos to play with.
A small cafe with Starbucks drinks and some food items.
A play area in Lego theme to jump/slide and play around.
Easy to spend 2-3 hours.
I recommend getting an Annual pass, look at their website for pricing.
Saturdays are quite busy compared to all other days.
A small theatre, fun ride, VR experience are some good add ons.
Kids get Free Lego sets.
Please note adults with no children are not allowed to visit.
Much recommended!
Paval Udayakumar — Google review
WOW, for the price charged, I expected SO much more.. But I was there for my nephews birthday, he was happy. (Thats why the 3 stars instead of 1).
If you plan on seeing the 4D movie, bring sanitizing wipes, there was 8 of us all all of our glasses were filthy.
Gypsy Rose — Google review
Very cool experience. The replicas of downtown Detroit are just amazing! There were 2 interactive rides and play structures. Lego building areas were also set up.
Michelle Munoz — Google review
Was decent.
My kiddos were obviously excited.
Don't waste your money on the activity pack. It really wasn't worth it, in my opinion.
Opted for the photo but forgot to purchase when we left, and was unable to access the next day, was super bummed.
Gift shop was reasonably priced (fully expected to be gouged out of our minds).
Overall not a bad experience by any means.
Kellie Frees — Google review
It’s a good place to spend time with kids. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan attractions:
Kingdom Quest
LEGO 4D Cinema
Virtual LEGO World
Indoor playground and many more.
Kids can build Lego cars and other characters like animal trains and aquatic animals.
With the Lego cars, they can play on small race tracks.
You can spend time 2-4 hours depending upon kids energy. Suggest to kids more than 4 years old.
Sandeep Pamarthy — Google review
Great experience! First time going and I was very impressed! Went in a Friday morning and they were not busy. Lots of fun things to do for kiddos of all ages. Go check them out!
Tim Stevenson — Google review
We took our baby cousin and he had a blast. Interesting enough for the adults to also stay entertained. Only reason for a 4/5 is because this is a self guided walk through so not a lot of staff on site and because of that it’s a bit of a mess with legos just being everywhere. Would still recommend!
Useful info:
20$ for adult and Children 2+, but great bundles for other attractions for 10$ more a ticket!
Took us 2 hours to throughly enjoy the place. I would plan for 2.5 honestly.
Skip the photo bundle!
karolos mishreky — Google review
A perfect short trip for lego lovers. Quite a few hands-on activities for children. Couple of fun rides and 4D movies can be enjoyed by accompanying adults as well. Can spend 2 hours to 5 hours in total. Advance reservation is recommended but tickets were available on the counter as well.
Note: There is no entry for only adults.
akhilesh parab — Google review
Tons of fun for kids! My son is 13 and was engaged initially but got bored after a bit. My girls are younger and stayed engaged. Lots to do! The interactive rides are cool!
Mall with outlet stores for popular brands, plus an aquarium, a Legoland center & restaurants.
It was Great!! Kids loved the carousel (5 x's) lol. We went to sea life aquariums & rain forest cafe, and alot of the stores that we don't have in Saginaw anymore. Absolutely worth the trip!!
Ramona S — Google review
Truly a massive outlet mall with a large variety of shops for all sorts of needs. It was really spacious and felt like you can walk around for a long time. The shops all had really good deals going on and worth visiting especially if you’re coming from outside Michigan for a shopping spree.
Cindy N — Google review
Great mall, good variety of stores. Many food vendors and nice restaurants. Has lego land, aquarium, peppy pig and rain forest Cafe. You need to reserve those before going.
Susan Eaton — Google review
A huge mall with various choices, may take the whole day to walk around and take a thorough look at every shop, but if you know what you want to buy, it’ll just take half a day. I came here first time on a weekday, so the parking lot was rather empty. The shops were easy to navigate; you just go straight from any entrance and there would be the number of “district” for your reference. The food court has some decent options but I wish there were more. The bowling/arcade game space is a fun stop for families. Other than that, there were not many differences in terms of deals or varieties of items (you can find the same in any TJMaxx, Marshalls, Macy’s, etc.)
Ha Bui — Google review
This is a beautiful place. Large stores. The store fronts have nice displays. You can find whatever you need. Including a food court. Hours are 11:am to 9:pm.
Lynda Shaw — Google review
It's a wonderful place to go..not counting all the stores and restaurants and the fact it has 2 attractions sea life and Legoland in it. both of them places was really fun my grand kids had a blast. but in the middle of the mall they have a big play area for the kids and its free.👍👍
shawn Johnson — Google review
It is a wow experience as always. Very nice place for shopping, good deals, to spend a day
Harshal Naik — Google review
Great Lakes, Great Outlets, Great discount. A place where you get all branded things with great discounts. You at least need 2 days to completely look into this huge mall.
Mukesh Chhatbar — Google review
One of the best Malls in metro Detroit. People travel from out of town to shop here. Great Lakes Crossing is well maintained and a great destination especially in the winter months when you are looking for a place to get away from the snow. The food court offers a variety of options for dining. Additionally the multiplex theater offers another venue for entertainment.
R R — Google review
What a beautiful Mall
big variety of brands
pretty clean mall
alot of nice shops
the mall is like a maze big a lot of alleys a lot of turn right and turn left a lot of districts
brands of all kinds
Tommy Hilfiger
fossil
Michael Kors
Calvin Klein
Champs
Adidas
Nike and a lot others
Marshall
Puma
hustlers
Swarovski
Aldo
Bath & Body Works
champions
Guess
awesome parking lot a lot of parking spaces
Abdulah Darwish — Google review
We love this mall! There's LOTS to do for families, young and old. We loved Legoland, the Cafe and the Aquarium.
Victoria Meeder — Google review
Full days worth of fun activities! Aquarium, lego land, shopping, a carousel, huge kids play area, nice food court, ETC! Very family friendly and worth the drive!
Amanda Wollet (The Michigan Guru) — Google review
Last week on Saturday, I been waiting for 7 years to come back to the mall I luv, and in fact, me and my fellas had a get together to hang each other to have a great time and soon, we love to hang the mall time and time again. 😃😃😃
Jaylin Timmons — Google review
One of the best outlets malls to get deals at. They have a movie theatre, legoland, a good amount of restaurants around, and plenty of very good stores. A must visit place if you are visit east Michigan area.
Will B — Google review
This outlet mall have most of the name brands here. Like Nike, Ecco, Foot Locker and much more. If you are willing to work and search high and low you can find some good quality products that’s deep discounted.
Jesse Lee — Google review
Too busy, not enough cashiers at stores. Lineups inside were sometimes 20+ minutes. A lot of selection but you really have to search for good deals. Not that many outlet stores, just brand name retail.
John Pye — Google review
The shopping was good, we got great deals, but they don't have any control of traffic. It's Black Friday; they were supposed to know they would be busy and traffic would occur. We are waiting about 3 hours to get out of the parking area. (Edit) A car caught fire, and we are still stuck for 5 hours! (Edit) Seven hours total, I'm sorry, but no more Black Friday in this place.
Kaique Walk — Google review
American malls are dead... EXCEPT THIS ONE! I couldn't believe how PACKED this mall was! But they definitely are doing it right. They have improved upon the in person shopping by adding in plenty of experiences. The Rainforest Cafe is stimulating. The aquarium and lego world are engaging. All of this plus a bustling food court offer families a full day of entertainment! Well done!
Mightymommy 101214 — Google review
It’s a beautiful mall! Very big and “Michigan Largest Outlet Center” is a quite living up to its name. It is our first time visiting this mall.
Lots of big brand store and other store that are located in this mall. Surprisingly, there is an aquarium located within the mall as well bowling alley if you want to take a break. There’s is a lot of different activities inside. Aesthetically the mall has different theme as you move on different zone.
I live layout of the mall as well, it allows you to go in one direction and very fluid. This means you can visit all the store without going back and forth. There’s a lot of parking space, it didn’t take us that long to find one. Unless it was already late by the we got there. Speaking of time, you’re going to need almost half of your day if you want to visit store and find a good deal. Make sure you give yourself that amount time.
I will be back to this mall whenever we visit Michigan again!
Kevin Lester Fallarcuna — Google review
We had such a great time at SeaLife with the family. After, we walked around the beautiful and clean mall, I loved it. It's a nice place to walk around and get out of the house.
J Walker — Google review
1st time to this amzaed place.. There are so many stores. It was great to see people out and shopping and not ordering online. Food court has many options to pick from. They even have an aquarium to visit.
Mike McKee — Google review
Yes a very spacious and enchanting shopping outlet of all major brands . So nicely organized and looks to be a favorite shopping center for people in about 50 miles radius ! Garments, footwears, jewelleries, electronics, toys , sportswears of every popular and not so popular brands can be found .
One must plan this visit as even a day is not enough to take stock of availability of the things . Excellent play area for children and nice food court
B B — Google review
Nice, clean mall that reminds me of Vaughan Mills in Toronto. It has a nice play area in the food court for little children that can give them a break. I'm not sure if we were really tired but it seems like the bathrooms were very far apart. Good selection of stores, otherwise.
Jagdeep Jassi — Google review
Big variety of shops under 1 roof. Lots of bargains. Nicely laid out food court with entertainment for the whole family. Found a halaal takeaway shop also which was a bonus.
Snug space full of coin operated fun from modern arcade games to retro fortunetellers.
Marvin's is a hole-in-the-wall hidden gem!
An old school arcade and snack bar mix. It has unique machines and rare games. There is plenty to see whether you want to spend the money to play the games or just walk around and view the many mechanical marvels.
There is a lot to see so I'd recommend taking your time if it's your first time visiting.
The front half of Marvin's is arcade games, pinball machines and the unique rare games that are extremely old. The second half are the more modern arcade games that give you tickets that you can turn in. The games that give tickets are labeled that they give tickets but some are more difficult to see.
Overall fantastic experience, we'll be visiting again!
Jennifer — Google review
I love visiting museums and antique places when visiting a new city. Stopped by this place because it was open till 9pm. Most of the places close by 6pm. This place was a gem and a huge surprise for me. Absolutely loved the collections of the old games. You’ll need a cash to change to coins in order to play. The old video games and puppet was my favorite. Highly recommend this amazing place.
Armita — Google review
Fun, unique place to go. Very sensory-intensive, but in a good way. Was like a kid in a candy shop! Whether you want regular arcade and pinball or some off-beat experience, they have both. Bring cash or quarters - gonna need 'em!
Mr. Just Ryan — Google review
Well, it's a kids dreams place. Make sure you bring at least $20.00. The games, rides, puppet shows or pinball cost from .25 cents to $3.00. The place was crowded, even on a Monday. They also have snack bar & restrooms. Really a fun place for adults too, they have race cars you can sit in side by side with a friend. I would strongly suggest you bring your kids to this truly Magical & Marvelous place...
Bella' — Google review
GREAT place for family fun! There are many games for ALL ages. Parents you too can play and feel like a kid again!. The women's restroom is very clean!! My kids love this place. You need cash so you can change it to coins. It can get crowded, feel free to wear a mask for your comfort. The staff are very friendly and readily available for when you need help. Go and try it! It's worth a try. Plus this place is highly recommend by the owner ☺️.
Y O-Mor — Google review
Such a cool little place with so many types of games. Some of the old ones bring back memories and there are some I couldn’t even have imagined! Such a hidden gem. I recommend stopping there for sure!
Joseph Powell — Google review
If you’re a fan of old retro vintage arcade games this is the place to come! Games & vintage mechanical oddities.
If you’re looking for a cool place to come for a fun inexpensive date or bring your family, this this is the place!
Kayla & January were totally awesome & cool female staff members who were very helpful from my food to even my price winning plushie.
Corey Y — Google review
Drove here from Canada for a cute date night. Staff is extremely kind, welcoming and absolutely wonderful. Spent $20 on quarters and had fun for a few hours. By far the most reasonably priced arcade I have ever been to. The history and collectibles are very cool, there’s so much stuff to look at and enjoy while you’re playing games. An incredible variety of games, old, vintage and new. Literally something for everyone! Absolutely devastated they went to knock this place down for a grocery store, I hope this place can stay open so I can visit again.
Jenny — Google review
This was the most unique antique arcade place I've ever been to!! It was so cool from the games to the artwork on the walls to the things hanging from the ceiling. If you're in the area, I definitely recommend stopping by!!
Cordie Ballmer — Google review
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum is a delightful step back in time, offering a quirky and nostalgic experience that's both cost-friendly and enchanting. Unlike typical modern-day arcades, Marvin's transports visitors to a bygone era with its collection of vintage machines. From classic pinball to retro arcade games, there's something for everyone to enjoy, making it a friendly destination for all ages. The staff's helpfulness adds to the charm, ensuring that every visitor feels welcome and well-assisted throughout their adventure. Whether you're reliving childhood memories or discovering these mechanical wonders for the first time, Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum promises an unforgettable and fascinating journey.
Mrs. Senna — Google review
this place is awesome! it’s kiddo friendly. i wasn’t expecting to be able to actually play the games! lol!! i thought they were just for show from the google reviews, but you can actually play most of them!! this place is so awesome! definitely would recommend to all ages. me and my girlfriend are 23 and LOVED it.
Kaitlin Harper — Google review
Lots of really cool old and newer video games, mechanical games, and other interesting things/oddities to look at and enjoy. They also have ticket games and a redemption center. We had a great time here but it was very crowded. It was a week day but holiday for schools so there were a lot of kids here. I don't recommend you go on holidays. The food counter has a very limited selection of small individual pizza, hot dogs, chicken nuggets and fries. You should probably eat before you come, food was only decent.
Jay The Traveler — Google review
The most unique arcade place I have ever seen. They have pinball, retro arcade games , modern games. They also have 1900 arcade and fortune teller games. They have food and drinks. I found myself lost in the environment because from the floor to ceiling there is stuff to look at. Amazing place and I spent more than 20$ on games and was getting more to play. A must see in Michigan!
Billy Godsey — Google review
I wish I would’ve read the reviews beforehand because we were expecting an ACTUAL museum and not an arcade 😂 however, the games dated so far back, some almost 100 years old, and were super cool to look at and see the mechanics of. The decor was really interesting, posters and neon signs and old animatronics lining the walls and ceilings. Most games were only 25 cents, and the more expensive ones were around $1-$3 so nothing pricey at ALL. All around a great time, I loved seeing the massive collection of creepy and funny antique games.
Amy Cohen — Google review
I'm a nerd when it comes to antique games, circus memorabilia, oddities and such. This is legitimately one of my favorite places I've ever been. I had so much fun with the antique mechanical games. The original owner's handwritten notes and photos attached to some of the games just top it all off. I hope this place never goes away. It is a true gem.
S-J Smith — Google review
Amazing place, so glad I got to take son to a place his dad had tons of childhood memories at before they "supposedly" shut down. I hope you stay open for years to come.
I love that they use quarters and not tokens or cards.
Samantha Morawski — Google review
This place is fantastic. You won't encounter an Arcade-like location like this anyplace in the world. Sadly Marvin passed away a few years ago, but his collection of curious mechanical wonders is so fun to see. It's eye candy everyplace you look. Low costs to see many of the various pieces, a rotation of arcade games and pinball tables. A concession area with the ability to host things like birthday parties as well.
Everclearboy1 — Google review
Best place ever!! Family night, date night or just spending some time enjoying the memorabilia. This is a treasure !! Every time I go I see something new that I missed my last visit. The love that went in to collecting these vintage and newer pieces is priceless. Now we can enjoy! Sorry my pics weren't much, too busy having fun!!
Bill Vandyke — Google review
This place is a must-see if you are in the area. Fun for ALL ages. Great oddity, nostalgic, mechanical machines of all kinds. All coin operated. Museum/arcade/roll-area style cafeteria. We had an amazing time for hours!
Jenna Szyperski — Google review
This place is honestly the best entertainment place I’ve been to. It’s a one of a kind with its vintage games, machines, and art. It’s a fun and silly environment that I could spend forever in. I recommend it for any age.
Bubblebee 666 — Google review
I haven't been there since 2014 and 2015! It's one of my favorite places to visit ever! Today is me and my brother's 1st time visiting by ourselves. Last time we came, we were with a non-profit agency. Also, I'm saddened that they'll be moving at the end of 2024 year. Hopefully, if they find a brand new location, it'll be much larger than this current one. Finally, I have never met Mr. Marvin himself in my life; I'm saddened that he's no longer with us...😢 One thing I am happy is that his folks will continue to fulfill and work on Marvin's legacy.
Stay gold, Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum! Stay gold! Me and my brother will DEFINITELY be returning in the future--probably 3 times! 5-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!
baul104 luigi Baul — Google review
Very unique place. A sign is posted on the front door, that Marvelous Marvin's is trying to move to a new place. Great collection of 20th century arcade games. I liked the stereoscopic slide show viewers the best. No admission charged, but you pay your way by putting quarters in the machines
Mike Palecek — Google review
What a gem! Marvin's is like no place you'll ever visit. Where else can you play an X-Wing simulator one minute and watch the Hindenburg disaster on a fully functional machine from the 1930s the next. It's an arcade and a very legitimate museum at the same time, all in a strip mall! There's really no other place on earth like this.
Please do yourself a favor and spend a few hours marveling at the insane collection of antiques and history that Marvin procured over his impressive life. This is such a cool place and there's no charge for admission.
Pro Tip: if you're trying to collect tickets, the game where you have to drop red balls into the cups pays out!!!
Mr3dPHD — Google review
A throwback to the Penny Arcades of the early 20th Century? Absolutely. A remarkable homage to the Video Game Arcades of the 1980s? Thoroughly, but Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum is much more than merely an ageless arcade - it's a house of wonders that is destined to enhance the day of anyone - at any age - who makes the sage decision to stop by for a very fun and memorable visit.
Jeff Baker — Google review
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31005 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, USA
I had never been here before and it was really awesome. Definitely a great place to take the family, the kids will love the animals and ice cream!! Admission is free which is great, so just make sure and support the farm and spend a little money. In addition to the ice creams and milks, you can buy feed to give to the goats which is a lot of fun. Will definitely be going back soon!!
Stephen Putnick — Google review
They have the best ice cream and butter. Beautiful scenery and farms animals -ducks, geese, cats, roosters are everywhere. A good place for kids and families to spend in nature. Worth the drive!
The Lioness — Google review
This place is great. We had a blast checking out each animal and enjoying the little waterfall. I heard about the ice cream and when we go back we will absolutely try it out!
Mandi Marie — Google review
This place is the all time family farm! I grew up going here and my kids are growing up going here. The chocolate milk is to die for. AND the ice cream! Staff is always friendly and animals are always pleasant.
Katie Walker — Google review
Was pretty good I was petting animals for very nice here to be visiting to get out of town to look at all this little Pet feed some of the animals loved it.
Shawn Schrock — Google review
This farm is great! There are so many animals to see, and they are mostly super sweet, but remember, they are real-life animals who can get over excited and nip you if they think you have food. The store is super cute, they have the best milk, chocolate milk, and strawberry milk too! So many ice cream flavors, salsas, seasonings, baking mixes and other yummy miscellaneous pantry, fridge, and freezer items.
Joanne LaVere — Google review
Great time feeding the goats, fish, and geese. Got to pet some donkeys, pony, pigs, cows, and a little lamb. Love that it's a working farm! We got to see the tractor at work, and the cows get milked. I LOVE their ice cream and milk (especially chocolate milk)! And there is usually a cat hanging out, which my kids love to pet :). Staff is friendly and helpful too. Some play equipment for the littles as well.
Emilee Kloster — Google review
My kids, friends, and myself visit here every so often. We absolutely love it. The animals make our day so much better. Ice cream and chocolate milk is phenomenal 😋
Rachel West — Google review
I have known this place since I was 7 years old. It's a great place to visit and the products made here are incredible.. The chocolate milk is better than anything you've ever had.... (No one can fight this statement). The experience for the kids and adults being at the farm feeding the animals and watching the milking process is nothing less than entertaining.... At the right times you can see ice cream being made as well as donuts and even fudge🫣.... Grabbing some incomparable stuff like milk, butter, and ice cream is better than anything you've ever had... The staff was happy to help answer questions, help make recommendations on products and made my experience there worth coming back for. 👍
Rachel Hindbaugh — Google review
Always love it here! Beware the territorial rooster!! I am not joking.
Ice cream is good(they use artificial colors), milk is great, drinking yogurts are delicious, butter is excellent.
Above all, the baby cows are our favorite. Check out the maternity ward, the newborn cows are so adorable!! One little lady had a perfect heart on her head. ❤
Sara Hamilton — Google review
My family loves going to Calder Dairy Farms. We usually go there and let my 2 year old play in the little playground area, feed the fish and ducks, have a picnic, then got see all the farm animals. My oldest is happy to watch one of the cows (Dynamite 4695) grow up. She has a picture with her when she was very young and again with her just shy of a year old.
On top of that, the ice cream is amazing and everyone knows about the milk. 😍😍 I get at by my wife and kids all the time for drinking all the milk. The store my wife works at sales it, but it's not the same. It's still very good, but getting it from the farm makes it a little bit better. I'm sure we will be back again soon.
1,258-acre preserve with activities including an aquatics center, golf, canoeing & ice-skating.
The new playground is spectacular! Too bad these playgrounds weren't around in the 90's ..
Anyway, my family enjoyed the afternoon/evening playing and hiking on the trails.
The water park looks fun too - I'll have to update my review later in the summer when we check it out.
Josh Arnold — Google review
Nice place for a hike. I did the Woods Creek rustic trail, which was easy and indeed fairly rustic compared to other trails in the area. It's all dirt, mud, and roots, so wear some decent footwear.
Jordan Barr — Google review
Wow, such a great playground. So many things to do for kids of all ages. They have an area for smaller kids and one for brighter kids. They also have adaptive (handicap) swings! Basketball courts and tennis/pickle ball courts as well. Great paths and cement for roller blading, biking and walking. They have picnic tables and a few charcoal grills close to the park for family cookouts.
Avie Francis — Google review
There is a nice hiking/bike trail that is paved asphalt and it makes fora nice scenic and serene adventure. One of my favorite cycling routes.
Mark Stepchuk — Google review
Love coming here for walks throughout the 4 seasons in Michigan. Dexter is a quiet town and the staff are always welcoming. There’s a bunny in the park office named Doc now, too. Go say hi to him and pickup a map, or next year’s Park passes!
Keana Marie — Google review
A very inviting and diverse park for activities. When the group camp ground was flooded last weekend the rangers quickly moved us to the a separate area of the family campgrounds.
Chuck Flagg — Google review
Clean, no shortage of restrooms, and nice playgrounds for the kids and beautiful trails in the surrounding forest. But the best part of this Park is how great it is for fishermen, boasting pike, largemouth, smallmouth, walleye and all kinds of panfish both in the main river and all the creeks and ponds surrounding it
Chris Paglia — Google review
Really nice metro park. It's really a hidden gem. Great campground areas, lots of hiking and biking trails, picnic areas galore. Every place is scenic with all of the trees and tucked-away rest areas to take in all of the outstanding views. The park and grounds are clean and very well-kept. It's a nice place to take the family for a picnic and a hike l
troy whitman — Google review
The new cosmic playground is just amazing. So many different elements for kids of all ages. Together with Turtle Cove and nature trails - you can spend a great family day here
Adys H — Google review
My go too for camping. It's so clean and nice. But, when I went on one holiday, there was dog poop all over. I had to get it up. I called and complained about it and they were very apologetic and compensated me for it. I was also out there on another holiday weekend and let me tell you. There was a group of ghetto people who stayed up all night. Kids running wild, all through our campgrounds, talking and laughing loudly. No parent supervision. Running in and out of the bathrooms. Boys in the girls restrooms. There needs to be security out enforcing the quiet time from 10-7 a few times a night. It was ridiculous. But, besides that, this is my favorite place to camp. Love the fact that they have the fire pits and picnic tables for you to enjoy too.
Sanders Delores — Google review
Very Beautiful environment! Some of the hills were hard to climb, so make sure you have the right pair of shoes or you might fall into the lake.
Miss Vinton — Google review
The playground here is amazing, it was clean and well maintained. This play ground is wheel chair friendly and it had a soft rubber padding floor, it was amazing because I didn't have to worry about my little kiddos! Unfortunately, you do have to pay a fee to enter the park. This Metro park does also have a water park! Turtle Cove was also an amazing experience!
This park does have an entry fee* be sure to check the website! I suggest if you live locally buying a annual pass!
Marian Francis — Google review
Clean, lots of space to explore in many different ways for all ages and abilities. We appreciate the rubber engineered flooring making falls less painful. Go early in the morning when it's less crowded. Bathrooms are across a large parking lot, very clean. Plentiful parking.
Great place for camping 🏕 stayed for a night. All the kiddos are out at this time. The weather was just right I feel. I'm a beginner camper but for one of my first experiences on my own this was a beautiful site to choose. It did get a little noisy with the capacity for Friday day with all the kiddos, but it wasn't bad.
There is a beach area you can drive or walk to. The water was a little cold with the weather being high 85 or so, but you get used to it. It was nice to lay out on the beach, read and get some vitamin D.
The site has a campstore with various items as well as firewood that was handy.
Also, the trail was fun with a lot of beautiful scenery however a lot of bugs at this time, so definitely come prepared with bug spray.
Melissa Stender — Google review
Wow. Hit this park with peak colors. Loved it. Good hiking. Swimming and boat rental when in season. An easy drive into town. Will go again.
Odlaw — Google review
We had a great time! The campground was nice and the workers at the camp store were very friendly and helpful. We rented kayaks and we thought it was reasonably priced.
Teresa Turner — Google review
This was our first-time reserving a campsite in this place(June the 17th, 2022) . I recorded a YouTube video about the area, and it's on my YT channel. You can see it because we took a tour of everything in it.
1. We loved the area, but the only downside was its size. Our neighbor had an RV and two SUV cars, and there was not enough space on his site, so he asked us to give him some space. My kids used to play at other campgrounds, but this place does not have enough space to play.
2. We booked site 96, which was full shade and close to the bathroom, and the lake was in the back. Trees are blocking the view, but you can walk on the path to see the lake. The ground wasn't leveled and not paved, no grass.
3. The bathroom and shower room are not bad, but they have heat and hot water in both.
4. The campground store was amazing; a small store but had everything for emergencies, a little pricey but not bad for emergencies. The only campground that has a store inside it in southern MI.
5. There is a small lake and fishing area; make sure you come early to enjoy the place.
6. The site should have a fire pot, electricity, and a picnic table. When we arrived, our site didn't have a picnic table, so we took one from another site that doesn't have people reserved.
7. Two cars are allowed in each composite.
My suggestion is to resize the sites and can extend each one and a half site into one site.
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Childhood nostalgia unlocked! What a fantastic hiking trail. Highly recommend to take the entire family for this serene hike. Beautiful park even in the winter! Go explore ✨️dog friendly too 🐾
Lynda Lindsay — Google review
A great place to go a nature hike! The water level is so low you could walk out to the island.
Sherri — Google review
I love the beach, campground, and boat rentals here. Boat rentals are $15/hr. I have a concern that the beach concession stand had hours that varied greatly from what was posted during our stay. The playgrounds consist of a single swing set each and could use an update. There's a new park naturalist, I can't wait to go camping again and attend some of his programs.
S.L. Gasko — Google review
Was absolutely beautiful. Less than 30 minutes from my house, but I felt like I was in northern Michigan.
David Bond — Google review
A beautiful park that has it all! We were there from Saturday to Monday in June and it was super crowded on Saturday. Cleared out Sunday, and was much better and quiet. The bathrooms and showers were good. Hiking and the beach were great for a camping trip with small kids ages 5-9 years. The sites are small and there are many RVs here with 2-3 cars at each site making it a bit crowded when filled. I would definitely go back but during the week.
Megan McConnell — Google review
Visited for the day and had a great time. Campground is huge and offers tons of ammenities. Campsites were spacious, had multiple bathroom options, and a small store for any basics you forget. A large group has space for several activities throughout the park. Beach was nice, but the sand was basically clay, so an umbrella was difficult to stake in. Good wading area for the littles and kayaks available to rent.
Beth — Google review
Metamora-Hadley is one of our favorite campgrounds in SE Michigan. Ive been camping here since I was kid and now I have gotten to bring my kids here. The park boasts beautiful, wooded campsites clean bathrooms, and plenty of recreational activities, including hiking trails, biking, swimming, boat rentals, fishing and more! Also, when it rains, the drainage is very good so the campsites dry up quick. Kid and dog friendly, but also a good adult getaway. Definitely recommend for a beautiful respite outdoors!
Jennifer W — Google review
I used to visit here all the time when my kids were younger. This was a revisit with my eldest daughter and grandson. All in all a good visit despite electrical problems at the park. A branch had taken out wires which knocked out the power to the bathhouse, so no showers for us!
Amy Kenobi — Google review
We camped Monday thru Thursday in the north campground. Campground was calm and relatively quiet. Sites vary greatly in size and slope so do your research before reserving. Nice beach to swim, good lake to kayak, plenty of places to bike and hike too. There's a convenient campground store on site with decent prices (No tobacco or alcohol for sale).
Doktor Detroit — Google review
2 campground areas. Descriptions little off for the sites. Great for swimming for the day or camping for several days. Nice new campstore. We've used the trails before but not recently because the mosquitoes are horrible. Great for kayaking and hanging out with family.
Spacious shopping center featuring a wide variety of upscale retailers, restaurants & events.
Lovely mall! Many malls are going down but this one is not - it's thriving and that's so nice. Although I do some shopping online, I prefer to shop in person to see the merchandise quality and feel. For clothes that's essential for me, but I prefer to shop in person for most things. A mall is perfect for that and this mall is wonderful.
Dawn B — Google review
There is still a place in the world for malls...lots of easy parking, huge indoor space for walking, window shopping and buying cool stuff. 😎 And a BIG food court with lots of restaurants to choose from and lots of space for seating in the 5 story atrium. Definitely a fun place! ☺️
Peter Tate — Google review
I'm used to smaller malls, so coming into this mall was a sight to behold. Very lively atmosphere, really liked the fact they had real plants around instead of some plastic bushes.
gabriel cummings — Google review
I used to visit this mall since 2012, small renovation in the kids area, the place is always clean. Unfortunately many anchor stores had closed (this is not the mall decision). Hopefully you can find new retails to fulfill those empty stores (I.e Sears)
Dan Salas — Google review
This is one of my favorite malls in the tri-country area.
One for its central location off of the major freeways.
In the mall parking lot surroundings, you have a Red Lobster, McDonald's, and Chick-fil-A ( this location is always crowded so download the app to order and move along faster).
This mall opens its main doors an hour before the stores open. This is great for mall walkers. This is great especially once the colder, wet, and snow begins to roll in.
The reason why I love this mall so much is because it's a great affordable activity for preschool. I love to enter at the “mall main entrance “ near Macy’s Department Store. That entrance has the Puppy store. The staff is great about letting people socialize with the puppies even if you have no intention of purchasing! Bring quarters so you can feed the pups!! Its never any pressure to buy a puppy.
Then further down you have Auntie Annie Pretzels and they usually have free samples! Download that app for great deals and freebies.
Kiddie corner from there is the kid's play area. You can't wear shoes so remember to bring socks. It's a cool fun time for the kids. Across from this free-play structure is a small arcade. You can use cash or a card to buy a reloadable card to play games. A notable game is the claw machines! It's play until you “win”. So at least you get something every time you play!
There is a “convenience store “facing this play structure. This is great if you happen to forget your beverages/snacks or like us stay way too long. Then we need a little something.
On the other side of the kid's play structure are a few coin games that you can ride on. They only take quarters. I mean they are your quarters bc I've never seen them work. The kids have just as much fun crawling around on them.
Across from this area, it's a really cool toy store. It reminds me of a small Toys R Us. It's a wide range of toys for all ages and every price range. We go in and usually grab something small. We also get an idea of what the kids are eyeballing for their birthday.
If you walk to the food court there is a much bigger and nice coin ride on machines. At this location, they actually work. Kids still have a lot of fun if you put money into it or not.
Everything I just described I do and it takes about 4-6 hours with a 2-year-old. So this is great if you want to get out and get them tired and ready for a nap. Literally perfect for a playdate.
Nina Ayers — Google review
This is by far one of the best malls there are! Easy to park and an excellent selection of stores and attractions throughout. The mall is huge and every store I shopped in had excellent customer service and great selection. Will be returning to this mall very soon!
Christian A. Garrett Sr. — Google review
Went here for the first time on December 1st of 2022. Compared to other malls I've been to. This place was very clean! My girlfriend and I had a wonderful time window shopping and also doing a little shopping. Many stores to browse through. Walked into a store called Spencer's and couldn't stop laughing at the selection and variety of items they had. All the shop keeps there were great to work with.
Definitely a great place to spend some time going through.
Kev the Green Rex — Google review
This mall is one of the best malls I've ever been to they have a variety of stores ranging from cheap and expensive and everything in the middle it is just a perfect mall for really anything! The staff is always so nice and I love it so much it's a very nice small with an amazing variety of stores I highly recommend for really if you want to do anything or just walk around it's a very fun mall that has couches and has places to sit. They also have little tiny shops while you're walking around one of them is a perfume shop one of them is a phone shop and one of them is a boba shop. It's perfect and has vending machines while you walk around and an amazing food court. Highly recommended!!
Notebook — Google review
I took my kid to the Mall slightly before 10am. The whole building was very clean. Kid friendly. Plenty of space for kids to roam and rest. We played at the play area, which is very well maintained. We love the unique design of it. There's a ride-on area right next to the play area. It costs $1 for a ride. Only 1/5 rides worked at our visit. We lost $3 due to not working rides. We went to the management office to report the issues and got our money back. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Dewi Schumann — Google review
Great shopping mall. Still full of quality stores. Located in an area of many other shopping options and restaurants
Kenny Greene — Google review
Great mall with awesome stores! Very clean mall and bathrooms. I visited from out of state and enjoyed my trip around this mall 😁
Jenna Bodin — Google review
Clean, nice to walk/shop. Great play area for kids (one entrance/exit, soft floor, climbing objects). Could use a store to sell kids drinks/supplies. Moving car/vehicle rides (though many broken, including change machines), candy vending, etc. Large food court with lots of Strollers for rent. Lots of common spacs to sit, rest, talk.
Joe Ryan — Google review
It’s our first time being in this mall, it’s nice place with many shopping and dining options
Rana Shajo — Google review
Love 12 Oaks mall ! A indoor mall in a northern state. What a brilliant idea. Who wants to shop at a "outside mall " when it's 17 degrees outside. Whoever designs outdoor malls in northern parts of the country should be forced to do their holiday shopping at outside "mall"
Kings food taster — Google review
Twelve Oaks continues to be my favorite mall to shop at for over 27 years. When other malls are being met with a wrecking ball, or being transformed into storage facilities, apartments or office spaces. Twelve Oaks manages to thrive. Despite the demise of Sears and Lord & Taylor (RIP). It’s still an awesome mall. This mall has a nice Macy’s that has been renovated and expanded. A decent JCPenney and a cool Nordstrom. And other stores like Williams Sonoma, Eddie Bauer, Apple, Crate & Barrel and many other popular stores that you would find at popular regional shopping malls. Plenty of restaurants like Cheesecake Factory and a food court. If you are a visiting the Metro Detroit area, I highly recommend a stop at Twelve Oaks Mall during your visit.
Large cinema offering a cocktail bar, reserved seating & roomy, leather seats for new releases.
Great place to catch a movie. Seats are awesome. Very comfortable recliners. Prices are reasonable. Great sound systems. Great way to see a movie, even older ones. Love the fact they play the older movies. Even though I have a big screen at home, the movie experience, and the popcorn (still fresh popped, not bagged), can't be beat!
The theater is extremely clean. Gone are the days of narrow rows or seats and sticky floors.
Besides the fact the chairs recline, they give you tons of space in the row. Even with a person in the fully reclined position, you can easily exit the row without having to "squeeze" through. Very well thought out layout.
You can get pizza brought to your seat! You order it, then go sit down enjoy the movie and they bring it to you.
I can't review the taste of the pizza as I did not do this myself.
Brian M — Google review
Fantastic theater!
The seats are comfortable and very spacious for all weights and sizes. They're Recliner chairs and they're extremely comfortable. The seats are a type of leather so they are easy to clean, bonus!
Popcorn, fountain drinks, candy, liquor, beer, pizza, nacho, yes all the above are available for your pleasure and taste buds. Great place for children to enjoy TV time away from home.
The staff are nice and polite.
Bathrooms could use more care.
Parking is shared with other businesses around. It can be a hustle at times. I enjoy the walk, you see other businesses that are around the theater.
Y O-Mor — Google review
Invitation to the cookout secured. This is a hot spot to check out if you're in town. Comfortable seats, good service and reasonable prices. Take a date here!
I recommend prepurchasing tickets and preselecting seats. There are individual recliners and also two person loveseat snuggle sofas too. 🔥
Dr. Zu — Google review
It was a nice theatre. Loved the large recliners. Also liked that the food came to my seat. Can you tell 8ts been awhile since I have been to a movie. All in all I enjoyed this place.
A Alvey — Google review
First experience at Emagine and I was impressed. I appreciate the concession stand bringing the food to your seat. I liked how spaced out the seats were from one another and the comfort level was superb! Will go there again!
Holly P — Google review
Friendly fun environment, the best seats I've ever sat in, and they brought my food to me. Awesome experience.
Kevin Barnes — Google review
Emagine is a beautiful classy and clean locally owned theater chain in metro Detroit. Everything is well done here. Very comfortable seats with lots of room.
Joseph Serwach — Google review
Went to Emagine Theatre today for a matinee, and really is it spectacular. The new seating is amazing and love how they’ll bring you your snacks after ordering. So get over there, put your feet up and get ready for a good time. If your looking for a good “flix” Ghostbuster’s 👻 afterlife comes highly recommended! Enjoy
John Flynn — Google review
Great Cinema. I loved the reclining leather seats in the theatres. They make the experience very comfortable and luxurious feeling. Ordering the tickets online was a very smooth process. I recommend getting tickets ahead of time, it's worth it. The popcorn was great. I did not try the pizza but it honestly looked pretty good. The soft drink selection was the best part though. I'm very grateful for the inclusion of decaf coke!
Other than that there are a bowling alley, a mall and whatever else you could ever want around here so it's overall just in a great location.
Cake S — Google review
I’ve always enjoyed coming to Emagine Novi, and today I was so thoroughly impressed with their employees I wanted to leave a review. First, when refilling our popcorn, an employee upgraded our popcorn to the flavor combination… The employee actually handed my husband $2 so it would be free for us when he checked out. Such an unexpected and kind gesture! Second, my license fell out of purse and they called me within 10 minutes of the movie ending to let me know. When I retrieved it at the information desk, they seemed genuinely happy to help me. Very impressed with the caliber of employees at this establishment today. Thank you!!
Rachel Trost — Google review
This place is going down and it is such a pity because I used to love it...
The company invested so much in quality services but they forgot about the most important factor, the people. I recently had an very un-pleasant experience with a Supervision-manager (Rafael) that was trying to show his authority while a woman coworker was around and unfortunate they lost a loyalty member that day...I wish them well and hope they will soon understand that great service starts with people that want and care to help bring customers not send them away ...
Florin Flavius — Google review
Everything was clean, including the washrooms. I liked how you received your snacks at one counter and paid for them at another. This keeps the servers from handling both food and money. The theatre was comfortable for the show. The seats reclined, but they were not heated in our specific theatre.
Todd Fleming — Google review
Very nice . Got tickets online . Walked right in with no lines. There are plenty of food and drink options. At movie theater prices, of course. Friendly staff,spacious reclining seating . Urinals need to be hit a little more often, but still a 5 star visit
chunk — Google review
This is my first time ever to try a Cinema theater in USA and it was so special as it was my son's first time ever to be inside a Cinema, he was overwhelmed and went to the moon and back, now let us talk about the Positives and the negatives , Positives are : Customers service are pro and very polite, the place is super clean, they even have a bar with drinks and you can make your own pizza, prices are veeeeeeery affordable for a family , inside the theater wherever you will sit it will be very perfect, seats are suuuuuper comfy,and their popcorn is awesome.i highly recommend to visit and enjoy a good time with your family or with your wife.
A. Harb — Google review
Our favorite place to see a movie. Typically when my son wants to go see an animated film, I jump at the chance to take him here. Leather recliners make it easy for napping with none of my other kids pestering me lol
Definitely worth while to check out all of their tickets online before you attend. You don’t wanna miss out on a movie plus you get to choose your seats and you’ll get the much better seats that way.
Yes, I believe there is a small service fee to buy your tickets in advance but it’s worth it because you get to skip the line or not have to deal with the self-service kiosk.
We’ve taken advantage of the bar there, but they have one! I never really thought to mix watching movies with tequila, but that option is always open in case someone is interested
Here’s a tip, note where you park, because many times you can walk through the back exits in you are much closer to your car once the movie is over
If you park around on the north side of the theater or the west side, you can take advantage of this little shortcut But don’t tell anybody I told you this, we don’t need everybody doing it
Doug Scheer — Google review
Nice theater! I'm used to a different Emagine location so the way the consessions were threw me off - you just get your popcorn and pay and get drinks on the side. I was also bummed there weren't heated seats at this theater! But overall a good experience. Screen was nice, seats were roomy and good sound. Theater was clean and tidy.
L Houst — Google review
Went here first time yesterday and I loved the fact they have different choices for popcorn favors, also my husband liked the fact that of your order is not ready they bring it to you. The seats was comfy and the movie was perfect. We will make another trip to the show.
Took the family there for the first time. It was great, they don't have a restaurant, but they do serve little round pizzas, reasonable priced. Quite entertaining and fun, take a bunch of quarters.
Dave Hightower — Google review
Great place to go see the camper and RV show. Had a good time. The only complaint I would have is at each bar area where the line was 50 ft long, they would have done much better if they just put one more helper behind the bar instead of just one person to handle hundreds...! They are there to make money and I know myself and others were discouraged from even standing in line for 30 minutes to get a beverage. But they get you either way because even the water in the pop machines was $4 a bottle! It's just so sad when we know that bottle of water only cost them like 20 cents.
Gilbert Grape — Google review
Attend the LEGO fest/Brickfest here. It was a blast from the past for me! I enjoyed the life size statues of Lego! The sheer time it took to build those was mind-blowing 😳. The glow in the dark pieces was super cool as well. All the children that were there were amazed as well. I recommend this for everyone especially the children. Even if it's just to support the creativity in them and get them away from all the electronics for a bit 🤭😂. It was worth it.
Tree B — Google review
Had a BLAST at Detroit’s Biggest Motorcycle Swap meet!!! For the great and affordable price of $8 a person, the hubby and I got to spend the day, (doors open from10am-4pm) walking around and buying nothing but motorcycle parts! We had to make 3 trips to the car as we bought so much stuff, for our 73’, 74’, and 80’ Ironheads! Even scored wide glide front end for only $100! 😱And I of course bought 2 Harley Davidson tshirts for the low price of $15 total! This is the BEST place to score some parts,leather, helmets,jewelry,patches and clothing and anything to do with the biker lifestyle! Especially for people that own and love vintage motorcycles. This will be a yearly outing for us definitely!
Lady Ironhead — Google review
State fair was great!!! They had lots great food but certainly was not cheap by any mean. It seems that they added a couple of new rides. We definitely will come back.
Jennifer Marley — Google review
BrickFest was an experience for being there for the first time. A lot of different things going on. Maybe add something centered around the adults as well that is a little more advanced. Overall, different experience.
Alesha Fay — Google review
Michigan state fair
Your normal annual state fair. $10 to get in. Additional price for rides.
Free music. Obviously food is pricey. Few places for shade. The crowd is a mix race. Low on black Americans. High on the Caucasian. Very few Asians and Latinos.
Rides are decent. Bathroom are clean.
Free parking! When you come, don’t follow the parking signs, you will end up parking far away. Just park at the main entrance.
Recommended
Kalvin Hang — Google review
My family's first time visiting the Collection last Saturday. It was for the home and garden show. Parking was simple, and the lady at the ticket booth was very professional and helpful. We got there for the after five for $5 entry. This was our balling on a budget week. Even though it was near closing, everyone at the show was Uber friendly to myself and my family. The setups were well placed and eye-catching. We will definitely come back.
Clifton Jackson — Google review
Lipari had their 2022 Food Show called "Sea of Savings". I got to work one of the booths. They had 650 different vendors come and show their products.
Bella' — Google review
I generally only go for ComicCon myself. Always a wonderful experience. Only complaint is the unsecure Internet connection inside the venue - you have to go well into the parking lot for a stable connection.
Marcquis Mitchell — Google review
The RV show was pretty good, but they didn't have much in the way of cool items to purchase... things like fire pokers, items to cook with, etc. Drinks & food were ridiculously priced. Paid almost as much for 2 drinks as we did the entry fee for the 2 of us.
Valerie D — Google review
We had a Great time at the Michigan State Fair. The circus 🎪 was in town. They had something for everyone in the family to enjoy from carnival rides, games, prizes, vendors, farm animals, exotic animals, and Food Trucks! Cant wait until next time.
Jake Silvas — Google review
The event center is huge! Come early for parking, which is cash only. We visited on a Saturday morning for a State cheerleading competition. I immediately got lost when stepping inside but was quickly directed where to go. There are bathrooms everywhere and everyone is friendly.
Inside the ballroom there are food vendors and concessions. Prices of concessions are a little high but to be expected. Food was good.
Conference building was clean, spacious, and parking lot was easy to navigate.
Gwenevere Mueller — Google review
Attended the Novi, MI Pet Expo Dec 8-10, 2023. A terrific venue for that. It's a beautiful place with tons of parking. They had a gymnastics competition going on in Hall A and the 3 day Pet Expo going on in Halls B and C and a football banquet upstairs. I'm sure they had other events going on as well. It's a perfect venue for small and large events.
Laura W — Google review
The Suburban Collection is a huge area to hold large shows and special events. I visited the Brick Fest event this time, but have been to the home shows as well. There is a lot of space, many vendors involved and lots to see. There are usually food options to purchase when visiting. The staff were friendly and helpful.
B Lipka — Google review
I was able to photograph Steven and Stephanie's wedding at Suburban Collection Showplace! The Ceremony space was absolutely gorgeous, and the ballroom even more beautiful! The staff was helpful and the space was perfect!
Bailey Hall (Marble + Wild Photography) — Google review
Went for Brick Fest Live. Could not believe they out did last year with NOTHING again! Been to 3 and the last two were horrible. Same Lego models, and handfuls of Legos on tables for kids to play with. NOT keep! They only sell $99.99+ Lego sets or get the kids by card packs of Lego people. VERY expensive items. NO food. Just a beef and pickle stand, and a pretzel stand. Didn't buy pop from vendor machines. Last years was a year expired. Nice! VIP only gets the kids stickers, a pin, and an autograph/photo by the Lego Masters. That is their ONLY attraction. The Masters. Awesome people. Will I be going back in 2025? Nope! Done. Bye.
Eleanor Cagle — Google review
Was there for the Michigan State Fair. I was there during the day into the evening. The parking was plentiful and well organized. Would have been helpful to have more clearly marked exits. Many rides but lines were so long it became tedious with people taking cuts in line, sometimes because they couldn’t tell where it began and sometimes just rude. Not worth a fight or argument. Need better way to maintain line order. Circus was pleasant. When tightrope performers asked for people to remain seated it would have helped to have ushers or someone to pause steady stream of people coming in.
Overall it’s not the Fair I remember as a kid in Detroit growing up but something to do during the Labor Day weekend. Way too crowded.
Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum is a vast natural oasis consisting of sprawling gardens, woods, and prairies. This botanical garden also features a visitors center, gift shop, and conservatory which houses an impressive collection of plants. Visitors can spend hours exploring the grounds and admiring the beauty of the flora on display. The conservatory alone is worth a visit as it boasts a diverse range of plant species that captivate visitors with its natural splendor.
Such a beautiful conservatory, if I lived closer I would visit every week.
We planned to visit the Natural History Museum afterwards, but we were so captivated by this wonderful collection of plants that we lost track of time!
We spent three hours in the conservatory & I still don't feel like it was enough time. We'll be back!
I added some photos, but the photos don't do it justice. This place is a treat & everyone deserves to experience it in person!
Marisa — Google review
This place was amazing. We went on a Monday and the indoor areas are closed on that day for maintenance so be aware, but the outside is huge and fully of interesting native plants and habitats. We especially loved the outdoor bonsai garden and the specimens were well cared for and impressive with at least one tree being over 800 years old it seems. They were so good they even impressed my 10yr old lol. Entrance was free but parking was up to $5 for the day. Good times we'll be back.
Kevin Harrell — Google review
Ver crowded, not enough parking.
The parking machines need to be more user friendly. We had to stand in line 10 minutes just to pay.
Of course, it is a beautiful place. Not too much vegetation yet.
The trails for walking & biking are awesome!.
Can't wait for the Peonies at Nichols!
Ginny Cole — Google review
If you are in Ann Arbor and have time, come here! You won't regret it. First we walked along the nature trail and saw cardinals, blue jays, finches, squirrels and chipmunks, and deer. Just magical! Then we entered the gardens, which are equally as stunning. This property is immaculate and clearly well cared for. Such a great experience!
Marisa Gostony — Google review
Really love this place! Very well kept and maintained. I've been going here for years (since 2010!) even though I don't live in the area any more. Extremely peaceful environment with beautiful grounds and a lovely conservatory. I really enjoy their trails as they have lovely water features (stream and pond). Highly recommend!
A C — Google review
The kiddos and I needed to get out and thankfully a wonderful day was available, so we headed to the gardens. Our first trip was to the Sam Graham portion so we could participate in the leaf rubbing activity. I printed off the book from online and we took crayons for each kid (one book was enough to share for three young kids). I was worried about finding leaves but realized each station would have a plaque on a post, so no worries! We didn't get lost, which was also a plus :)
We went back a second time for the Conservatory and it was a great escape indoors even when the weather outside wasn't cooperating. The kids found a mango tree, a baby pineapple, the chocolate bean cacao and other plants that we consume produce from.
Excited to see more this summer!
Katelyn Turner — Google review
Been here twice so far and I like it. Once in the spring and once in the summer. Each time it's been great to experience the different flowers of the season. Nice small botanical garden with small walking trails around the outside of the garden which can be finished in 20 minutes or less. Depends on how much you rush through. You could get through the whole botanical garden itself in about an hour or so. Nice selection of plants and nice chance to see some wildlife then strolling through the trails. Some benches are available and a couple of picnic tables as well.
Maranatha Beair (420CloudSurfer) — Google review
Attended my nephew's wedding ceremony. It was perfect weather for an outdoor venue. Parasols were provided!
Enjoyed the bonsai collection!
Schein Parents — Google review
Matthaei Botanical Gardens in the campus of Michigan University bursts upon you, as a pleasant sprinking of nature's bounty. I visited this place in July and flowers were in full bloom.
The Bonsai section caught my particular fancy. I just loved the tiny, yet mature, well groomed trees. The miniature pines are specially cute and lovely.
Do visit this delightful place. It is a treat for the research scholar, as well as a nature lover.
Shivani Saxena — Google review
Absolutely beautiful! I was there in the winter, so not much outside. The inside was fantastic. I can't wait to come back when it warms up. I particularly loved all the desert plants. The gift shop was nice and had a lot of cool stuff.
Bryan Monaco — Google review
Made our first visit to the botanical gardens and although it was short, it was sweet. You can easily extend your trip here by taking more time to stop and smell, i mean photograph each rose so to speak. We missed out on the arboretum due to weather but plan to come back and enjoy the outdoor area when weather permits.
Will Behrick — Google review
We loved looking at all of the plants in the arboretum. Everything was well maintained and there was a variety of plants. I especially liked the cacti and the bonsai trees.
The restrooms were clean and in the store, we were able to get cold drinks and enjoy them outside while we watched several butterflies flutter by. There was plenty of parking and it was very reasonable, i believed it was $1 an hour. All of the staff we interacted with was friendly and helpful. Will definitely go back.
janet — Google review
This is a cool botanical garden. We went there in early April when the weather was still a bit chilly. There was an indoor section where we spent quite sometime in, and there were plenty of exotic plants to look at. Admission to this botanical garden was free, and the staff were very friendly.
SYT — Google review
A nice place to visit if you’re interested in plants. They’ve a good collection of plants from different regions- desert to tropical. They also have a bonsai garden which is my favorite. The garden is nice for photo shoots as well as relaxing. There is no entry fee but there is a parking fee.
shreyas kulkarni — Google review
Great place! We loved several of the gardens and the walking trails. It's amazing that it is free to view, because that's rare these days. We spent two hours here. Be aware that there is a charge for parking in front of the conservatory, but it's only $2.20 per hour right now and simple to pay at a kiosk.
The plants in the conservatory, cactus room and bonsai plant sections are awesome. A sign for a labyrinth caught our attention in the walking trails. I'm posting a photo here. If you get lost inside, just yell loudly and someone will come to help you find your way out. 😉
Tim Szczesny — Google review
Fantastic experience, as always. What a gem. I especially adored the Rooting Reciprocity exhibit, this should be a permanent display and should be scaled-up to every botanical garden with important non-native plants. This was the most impactful learning experience I have EVER had regarding botany and I have a 4-year degree in Biology with a concentration in Ecology, including an International practicum...never was I probed to think so deeply, leading with HEART, about plant sources and their impact on the local community. My kids absolutely loved it too. THANK YOU!
Amber Cabrejos — Google review
Great hidden (and free) gem of Ann Arbor! It might be 32 outside but inside it’s a tropical wonderland. There are many huge versions of what you could only hope to grow inside your own place like a fiddle leaf fig that is as big as an oak tree and a big beautiful staghorn fern that greets you immediately as you step into the warm humid paradise.
I love how most of the plants are clearly labeled.
There is a cute gift shop and the staff is super nice. They told us about the outdoor trails and an exciting new beaver damn!
Chris DiScenza — Google review
Great place to go year round. The outdoor area is a great place to stroll around in the summer. The bonsai tree collection is amazing to see and I love that this place is free. Just pay small parking fee. Bring all my out of town guests here.
Amy — Google review
A must-visit if you are in the area, great spot for a stop any time of the year. Beautifully curated collections, each corner of the garden unveils a new surprise.
Corey Boller — Google review
Beautiful indoor gardens with plants from 3 or 4 different climates around the world. Outdoors gorgeous grounds to roam around & learn about the gardens, or just sit on a bench & breathe. Trails are great, so fun hiking there. Kids love it here. They have a natural huge play areas in the Children’s Gardens. Lots of learning things for them while building log cabin, playing in sand, even dirt box & kitchenware to make all kinds of fun things. There’s so much. Little mazes in the hedges! Very cool. Take it from me, I’m a nanny & I pack lunch take 7 & 3 year old kids there a lot. They Love the place. Ages 1-99 will have a wonderful time here. Plenty of shade when it’s hot too. Oh, beautiful gift shop to bring a bit of your experience there home.💖💖💖💖💖
Deb G. — Google review
The conservatory/botanical gardens are beautiful! They are not huge, but are impeccably maintained and stunning. I didn't have much time to explore outside, but there are trails, gardens, and a farm. Definitely worth the trip!
The University of Michigan is a large public school renowned for its research, medical programs, and football team. Located in downtown Ann Arbor, the campus boasts impressive academic buildings and offers a plethora of extracurricular activities. Despite its size, students have the opportunity to stand out if they make an effort to do so. The university provides countless opportunities for professional success but may pose challenges in finding time to study due to the abundance of activities available.
The best of college football. Had the priveledge of being almond vendor there with an old friend a few yrs back.
Jay Ellithorpe — Google review
Fantastic Dentistry Interns. State of the art equipment. Friendly people.
Only beefs: Administration is still making people wear masks and do covid tests. Parking lot girl acted like we were interrupting her day
David Anderson — Google review
My daughter graduated from Michigan as a triple major and then got her Masters in Management from Ross. She also played in the famous Michigan Marching Band. When she graduated she was offered jobs on Wall Street, as a book editor, as an advertising executive and at Google. There are not many universities in the world that could have offered her the excellent and varied education she got from Michigan. On top of that the Saturdays in the largest stadium in the country listening to the greatest fight song ever written is a thrill no other university can offer. Go Blue!
David Force — Google review
A world renowned university and medical system on a beautiful campus that is always clean and well maintained. The campus both the university and medical campus are situated in areas where petty crime can be an issue so always be vigilant but the university has extensive campus security and campus police on patrol. It's such a great campus and a great place to work or learn.
Leslie Ericson — Google review
The campus is good.But no so romantic or of highest value..The University is a center of excellence.
Robin Mathew — Google review
Go Blue, the campus is incredible and the way education is highly emphasized you can't beat the leaders and best! The campus has changed so much from the 70s.
carl wayzata — Google review
It was my first time going to the big house and it was an absolute blast! Tailgating with my friend was fun and the game was amazing as well! If you're a huge michigan fan and have never been to the big house to see a game, I highly recommend it!
April Trembach — Google review
The campus us beautiful. Friendly staff and students. Lots of fun attending a football game. Parking wasn't a nightmare like we assumed, police had streets marked clearly and was directing traffic. The venu was perfect.
Kristina Lynn — Google review
U of M is right in the middle of downtown Ann Arbor and so it is extremely pleasant to walk around on campus. The academic buildings are extremely nice as well, inside and out. It is a very large school so the student generally remains fairly anonymous (but if they make an effort, they can stand out) so they remain distant from the professors. The University also has tons of extracurricular activities of all kinds -- which is awesome, but does make it difficult to find time to study. Overall, it's a great place to be and offers so many opportunities, it can be an amazing incubator for professional success.
Christine Barrera-Dulger — Google review
My son and I went for Saturday Morning Physics, where the discussion was about the ISS, with Q & A with NASA Astronaut Josh Cassada & Professor John Foster. Very interesting and enjoyable.
Afterwards we visited UM Natural History Museum, on Campus, this rivaled any museum we have visited in the past.
Tim Y. McCain — Google review
Has gone way down hill since COVID. Communication is absolutely not the strong suit of any department and I am a patient with 5 departments currently. When they do finally get to you they couldn’t possibly be more rude. I miss the way things were before.
Not Your business — Google review
Beautiful campus. Mix of historic and modern blended perfectly. Amazing free museums! Easy street parking.
Aaron M. — Google review
University of Michigan offers programs to enhance the development skills and to educate the minds of students to achieve and accomplish everything they desire for a brighter future.
Deborah Morley — Google review
Update: the professor I had been in touch with, professor Lohmann, seems to be as unprofessional as the rest of the faculty I had the misfortune of dealing with. We had a fine zoom meeting where we discussed the program I was interested in and he’s the one that had me reach out to someone of Jennifer Alexander’s job title for further assistance as well. Lohmann was supposed to get back to me the following week and I have not heard back since. Take your money, yearning for education, and search for good mentorship somewhere else. You will not find anything of value at this institution.
Awful staff, such as Rose Cory and Jennifer Alexander. I’ve tried to go about seeking help with admissions and the only help I’ve received is from an actual professor. Rose Cory works in admissions and completely blew off our zoom meeting, later contacting saying another meeting went late but couldn’t even have the courtesy to send me a message prior to our meeting letting me know she wouldn’t be there. Jennifer Alexander is just pathetic and doesn’t do the job she’s listed to do on the schools website. I doubt I will continue to give this institution any more thought for enrollment. Absolute trash faculty.
Kristin Scripter — Google review
BEAUTIFUL campus. I love every second here! So many amazing activities and extra curricular activities to get involved in over 2000! The professors are fantastic here too you can EASILY tell everyone has well over 10+ years of upper level experience. The students here… INSANELY nice as an introvert I can walk up to anyone and they’re super friendly and helpful. Biggest alumni group. HUGE school spirit even on the streets people all rep UofM. It’s a whole new loving world here. Night life is everywhere with good to high end restaurants. The roads are all proper especially for Michigan weather. Alumni donates heavily to this school. The city works with UofM to help them expand.. it’s like the whole area is family it’s incredible!
I legitimately can’t say a single negative and I am a commuter except I just wish I could drive less haha. So many parking structures lol it’s only a few minute walk. The M bus is accurate too.
Put it like this… if you get accepted to The University of Michigan.. after doing research and or visiting campus you will be going to The University of Michigan.
10/10 this is coming from someone who’s attended multiple universities including the Dearborn campus. NOTHING touches this University.
hello there — Google review
I grew up in Ann Arbor. U of M is a fun campus to explore, learn and experience. Come on gameday and explore the campus Sunday. Lots of history made here.
Joshua Polaczyk — Google review
This place is really the best hospital in MI... Been there a lot, unfortunately. I'm 34 now but I had a stroke at 32, and they took real good care of me!
Bettina Kennedy — Google review
My experience as a student at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor has been nothing short of amazing! The campus is not only stunning but also buzzing with energy. The professors are world-class, and the wide range of academic programs ensures there's something for everyone. The resources available, from the libraries to research opportunities, are unparalleled. What truly stands out, though, is the sense of community and school spirit. Whether it's cheering for the Wolverines at the Big House or collaborating with fellow students on projects, being part of UMich is an unforgettable journey. I'm proud to call myself a Michigan student, and it's a definite five-star institution!
Will — Google review
I'm an alum, and it was the worst 4 years of my life. The faculty do not care about your success and there is almost no student life, unless you have wealthy parents.
Bennett Wettengel — Google review
Public school? Hardly. You don't get kicked out of public schools for not paying. No, it's a publicly funded PRIVATE school. What's a word related to "private" kids? That's right. It's PRIVILEGE.
Kerrytown is a prominent neighborhood within the Old Fourth Ward historic district in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This area is characterized by its cobblestone streets and walkways, as well as an array of unique shops and lively cultural scene. Kerrytown spans from Main Street on the west to Huron Street on the south, with Division Street marking its eastern border and Depot Street delineating its northern boundary.
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Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Leslie Science & Nature Center
The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is a vibrant, 4-story location that offers over 250 science-focused exhibits for children to play and learn. It is an ideal destination for kids of all ages and their parents. While some visitors have noted that it can get quite crowded during peak times (especially in light of current COVID-19 concerns), the museum features a wide range of engaging activities suitable for kids with various interests and heights.
Great place for kids of all ages (and their parents). We went over holiday break so it got a little too busy for our comfort (in the time of covid) but right around opening it was nice. Many activities for kids of all heights and interests. Our kids were sad to leave! Appreciated that everyone was wearing masks, but some parents could try to remind their kids to distance (especially for our under 5 crew). Also, I’d suggest the museum add many more sanitizing stations. There definitely were not enough for how much touching is happening. Thanks for the great time!
Rebecca Hogan — Google review
We visited on a Tuesday at 11am and upon walking in, we were a little put off at how busy it was. There were so many field trips and any time my son would get a chance to play with something other kids would come and try to take over. It was very off putting. We decided to leave and get lunch and came back around 1. By this time the majority of the field trips kid had left and the place died down drastically. We actually got to enjoy the exhibits and learn while we played.
I would recommend waiting until 1 on weekdays if you have younger kids. They have an eating area with limited vending, no real food.
Overall it was a nice museum with friendly staff.
Jodi McGarity — Google review
It was our first time here and our 18 month old absolutely loved it, I don't think she knew what to do with herself, which made us love it. She absolutely loved the water tables in the preschool gallery and everything in it. Which also has an infant area. She was so overjoyed by each floor, she ran through everything. I was expecting it to be a bit bigger but there was still so much to do, we had a great time. And if you've never been there, to get to floors 3&4 it's by the eating/vending machine area which is by the room with the ambulance. 🚑 enjoy yourself, we did!
Cheryl M. — Google review
Nice exhibits for children of all ages. Although kids of ages 5-6+ will enjoy the most. Ticket prices are okay, online and counter purchases are available. Parking is a bit hard around the area, though lot many public parking spaces are available. Didn’t happen to be much crowded given the long weekend.
satyajit das — Google review
Wonderful and exciting place! Super fun!
Parking on the weekend was challenging. They didn't have any information about parking on their site. Eventually we found a pay lot off Ann St between N Main and Ashley that's a few blocks away.
Michele Stark — Google review
In the heart of an already lively city, this fun, educating museum is so great. Multiple floors of so many great inventions, technology , history and so much more. Hands on stimulating exhibits that are not only teaching the kids, and the adults too lol but making it fun in the process. Its kind of tucked away there on ann street, and parking can sometimes be annoying but its all worthwhile for the kiddos. Put the phones and the tablets down and get a membership their going to want to come back for sure!
Jacob Wood — Google review
Awesome place. There are activities for all ages. I have a kid of 5 years old and 1 year old and both enjoy this museum. I bought the family membership, I am planning to come often.
A good advice, Need to bring more clothes because there are water activities and are really fun.
The first 2 stories are the most interesting. The 3rd and 4th are small.
Memo Francis — Google review
This is a cool museum! My 9 and 11 year old kids really liked it. There were tons of things to do. It is harder to find parking and I believe it is all paid parking. The reason I rated it 4/5 stars is that it is dirty. It is really dusty and you can tell surfaces are not wiped down. Especially high touch surfaces- it’s a little gross. I’m sure during the pandemic it was better but cleanliness is definitely lacking at this point. Kids and adults are $16 to enter. Visited on the Saturday after thanksgiving and I thought it would be crazy but it really wasn’t too crowded.
Anna Schmidt — Google review
We have the family plus membership and we're using it a lot! It's nice to be able to bring guests with us. My kids, 4 and 1, both love the museum. Our top 3 favorites are the H2O, pre school area, and the ambulance. We avoided coming during special events such as winter break activities due to overcrowded visitors. We always try to come at 10, right when it opens, or later at 3pm, so it's quieter. That way the kids can explore more freely, and minimum to none waiting time.
Dewi Schumann — Google review
Our daughter, who is about to turn four, loves it here! She likes the water room, the machine that lets you see your bones, muscles and nerves in motion, and the bubble cage. Highly recommend for young kids!
Emily Pierce — Google review
Great place for kids and adults a like! Very easy to find, the building itself is unique, lots of parking available with busy foot traffic. A very child friendly environment with staff that's just as friendly and informative!
Sean Q — Google review
We just brought our 15 month old who is new to walking, he LOVED the preschool play place on the second floor! We are excited to continue taking him as he gets bigger! In my opinion the gift shop has really cool educational toys at fairly reasonable costs, so I'll be utilizing that for birthday and holiday gifts.
Joanne LaVere — Google review
I have been many times when managing camps in the past and I can say that the activity experience and guest experience has gotten even better! My daughter and I had a blast, and staff did a great job of reminding larger groups to guide their kids along politely.
Alex Martins — Google review
Very cool and well thought out place to take kids. There was a birthday party going on when we were there, so it seemed really busy. But cool thing, they have sister location like the Wonder labs in IN.
Megan Derwich — Google review
If you have little ones and need a cool place, full of amazing learning experiences, this is it! They have so many learning opportunities and it’s so accessible for families with special needs children and even grown ups can have fun, I also love that they are partnered with other museums in the nation so if you have a membership, you can get discounted access to other hands on museums around the country. My kids absolutely loved it here!
Allie Solis — Google review
This was a staple for me growing up! I took my oldest son and now my two toddlers who love it! We go at least 5 times a month and the preschool room entertains them the most! They also love the ambulance and STEM room! The family membership is worth it!
Bianca Marie — Google review
What a jam packed fun place! We all had a good time, some laughs and learned a few things. I love the fact that it’s an original fire station that’s been redone!
The Big House, the historic 110,000-seat football stadium at the University of Michigan, hosted a free Spring scrimmage event that was enjoyable and recommendable. The game was entertaining, and some penalties and calls by referees made it even more amusing. Children were allowed to meet players, get autographs and step onto the field. The stadium is an impressive piece of real estate with a rich history that can be appreciated even by non-Michigan fans. Highly recommended for all visitors!
Nothing short of amazing! What an amazing piece of real estate...all the history. Our tour guide was great. He's been at it for the last 40 years. Highly recommend, even if you're not a Michigan fan. Having said that: Go Blue 〽️🏈💪
theTacticalCigar — Google review
Was at the Michigan vs little brother game with my dad today. Great game. Great stadium. Go BLUE! We are gonna beat Rutgers, Nebraska, Illinois and then that team down south. Parked at the Presbyterian church about 1.25 miles away and April helped us out and was very hospitable. I hope to one day return to see the view of the stadium from the box seats. Also shout out Roman Wilson and moody!
Jackybs — Google review
All I can say is.. if You haven't experienced a game or event at this stadium You need too before it's too late. What an amazing experience !! "The Big House"
AJ. Larson — Google review
GO BLUE!! First time for our family visiting The Big House! We cannot wait to come back. Hubby born & raised in Dearborn moved to Illinois when he met me! We all had such an amazing experience for our first game. Prices on food were not to shabby! Seats are tight but manageable! The atmosphere the fans the whole effect so we’ll worth the trip!!!
Jennifer Munoz — Google review
I love this place! Beautiful to see the games sell out and looking around seeing over 100,000+ people? It’s really cool! I do wish there could be some form of cushion for the seats, but that’s really it. The food tastes and is fresh for every game. Really I have nothing bad to say even walking to the stadium it’s really cool seeing the other wolverines walking and basically taking over the road lol.
hello there — Google review
A football game at the big house is an experience like no other. The atmosphere is unmatched. This is the largest stadium in North America and the third largest stadium in the entire world, so expect packed games because they almost always have sell outs. Crowds of over 100k are common place here.
Trevor Tracy — Google review
Well it was our first game at the big house. It wasn't as bad as we were told. There are washrooms everywhere...
The seating is very uncomfortable. I suppose it would be if you were 5 foot tall. I'm 6'2".. I had no where to put my knees but into the back of the guy in front of me. Though I suppose it was ok as the guy behind me had his knees firmly pressed into my spine. The stadium holds 109000 though I'm betting if they changed that to 70000 you would have had more comfort. The atmosphere was amazing. Other then feeling like a sardine the whole time... it was a once in a lifetime experience.
RollinHeavy — Google review
I go to at least one game every single year and it is always an incredible experience that I can’t wait to share with my son every year.
James A — Google review
Best stadium of any sport at any level. This stadium was meant for football. Awesome environment and the efficiency with which it handles 115,000 fans (parking, traffic, people movement, food, bathrooms, concessions, support staff, safety) is superior to any stadium - pro or college - by a long shot. The atmosphere and facilities are first rate. The fans are great. The football spirit is great. Not a bad seat in the stadium. The only criticism is that it's too crowded - well no duh, how else do you fit 115,000 fans? As a Chicagoan who travels to many different sport venues, U of M stadium is so much better than any pro-sport venue, its not even close.
Thomas Salvi — Google review
This is my first time being in the big house and I have to say the people who work the lines they're the people who work in the stores they're all in a great mood everyone was in a super nice welcoming mood and I was stupid excited. Of course it was the opening day so what's not to be excited about that but just nice to be in a place where there's so many workers that were nice.
Dr. Tracy Kreider — Google review
This place is awesome. Definitely would be better if they sold alcohol but i understand. O e of the greatest college football stadiums in the country. The fans around me were all good, not too crazy. Concession stands were pretty good lines weren't too long. Parking is pretty high. Paid $70, but i guess it is what it is.
Doug Ainsworth — Google review
Just saw the maize and blues 2022 spring scrimmage with the kids. It was a free event and I can't say how much I would recommend it. Not only the game was entertaining as always but it was additionally entertaining to hear some of the penalties and calls by the refs against the opposing sides in funny ways. The kids got to go down onto the field and meet the players and have signatures! Definitely a highlight of their spring break!
Russ Patterson — Google review
Largest stadium in the US, didn’t disappoint. Looking to watch a game with 110,000+ of your closest friends? Look no further! You’re packed in a little tight and forget leaving for food, drink or the bathroom if you’re not in an end seat, but there is no other experience like this. It was amazing, will definitely go back. Bucket list item checked off. Go Blue!
Joe Kunec — Google review
I love Michigan football. Watching the games is great. But the food is not good, huge lines for men’s bathrooms and I think there are 3 drinking fountains for 110,000 people. U of M has the means to do better.
Stuart Taylor — Google review
Great place to see a game, "The Game"! The Big House holds a lot of fans and the energy is out of sight! There are plenty of food choices and the bathrooms downstairs are huge! If you don't mind a little walk, you can get out of town fairly easily. Awesome experience!
William Case — Google review
Holy Moly, this stadium is large. My bucket list was fulfilled by purchasing, flying to Michigan, and watching the Wolverines host the Buckeyes and seeing who remains undefeated between two unbeaten and powerhouse teams. I have to say, I was overwhelmed with the crowd capacity, the energetic vibe despite very cold temperatures, and the overall collegiate Big Ten Football experience. I don’t know which is better, a very hyped college game or a dynamic NFL match-up game. I highly encourage true collegiate football fanatics to come experience the vibe here at the Big House when your team comes to play here, it’s unlike any other college stadium and football atmosphere.
Humphrey Vives — Google review
We had so much fun at this game! They really make these games a full experience, it was really nice - once in a lifetime type of feel. We came to a college tour and I initially got scammed on tickets (my fault). During the tour I met some other parents/alumni and they blessed us with tickets they couldn't use. If you wanna come I highly recommend planning way in advance but it was such an amazing time. Getting in was easy and fast despite so many people (100K!). You can't bring bags in, but if you forget (like me) they also have a fast and easy bag check. I was impressed how they accommodated so many people. Even for bathrooms and concessions we never waited more than 1 minute in a line. Also it's extremely accessible for those in wheelchairs. 10/10 highly recommend, if you have an opportunity to go you won't regret it!
Ashley — Google review
An absolute powerhouse of an experience! The sheer magnitude of this iconic stadium is awe-inspiring. I had the incredible fortune to witness many games here, and it was nothing short of electrifying. The atmosphere was charged with excitement and passion from the devoted fans. And to top it off, witnessing 'The Game' victory here was an experience I'll cherish forever (3 times in a row!). The energy was crazy, the cheers echoing through the stadium were spine-tingling, and the shared love for maize and blue among fellow supporters was awesome. The stadium's layout ensured an excellent view from wherever I was seated, and the facilities were top-notch. This stadium embodies the spirit of college football and leaves an indelible mark on anyone lucky enough to be a part of the action. A must-visit for any sports enthusiast or Michigan fan! Go Blue
Will — Google review
Attended The Game on Nov. 25 and loved the experience. Go Blue! Great atmosphere, fans, and venue. If you’re a college football fan this venue is a must.
FFKDTP1 — Google review
Great experience! This was my first visit to The Big House and it did not disappoint. They displayed the new light show and it definitely got the crowd hype!
It's a nightmare trying to get through the crowd so "quick" trips to the bathroom or concessions can be daunting.
Worth noting - Invest in a seat cushion. I'll be getting one with a back rest because it can become uncomfortable sitting on the bleachers after a while.
Sprawling park offers riding, hiking & biking trails, plus water sports, campsites & horse stables.
A great place to bike, hike and run. Many trails that offer a peaceful time with nature. Completed a snowy hike with the Michigan Gravel Grinders group and look forward to going back again soon
Jill Zamojcin — Google review
Not a bad place, not a great place either; I guess it really depends on what you are looking for.
The best feature of the this park has to be the hiking. There are many nice trails that are small and large and some that are open or out in the woods. The trails are good for biking as well.
The camping is another strong attribute to this place. There are two campgrounds right in the area; one being a little bit more spacious than the other. From what I was researching, there is a rustic campround in the area as well, but when I went to visit, it was closed.
The roads leading into the park can get quite rough. I ran into a massive pot hole and I'm thankful to have not gotten a flat tire.
The Beach area is quite underwhelming as well. Both the beach and swimming area is very small. Also, from what I observed, none of the campsites are located on the beachfront. So driving to the beach may be your best bet.
Overall, not the best recreational area for swimming. Hiking and biking seem to be this park's strong suit.
Albert Emery — Google review
This place has large mostly grassy sites in the modern campground. There is information on trees and wildlife posted around. Lots of good playground activities instead of simple swings and slides. There are tree trunk carvings and the most lovely Lending Library I've ever seen. The bathrooms and showers are clean. Whatever Ranger is managing this place is doing a fabulous job
Lauda Sisung — Google review
Murray Lake is always a great experience. Every site has its own character and is pretty well separated from neighbors. Just don't forget your bug spray!
Dayna Wiedbusch — Google review
Gorgeous place, very clean. Most fellow campers were families. Tons of RVs.
We were in the Lower Campground.
There were a few loud talkers camping near us who stayed up past 11 pm, but that only bothered me bc my kid was afraid. They were actually not too bad, just had a few drinks and said a few bad words, but I was this close to going over and speaking with them because my guy was scared.
Near the trail there is a play area with this (octagonal?) ball pit for gaga ball. There is also a kind of field and something else (I can't remember)...but not swings or slides or anything. Just a place to gather.
Metal ring firepits for building campfires.
Bathrooms had running water and showers were across the hall. There are handicapped combination bathroom plus showers.
There are 4 or so parking spots in front of the big bathrooms. There are also vending machines there for drinks, snacks, and ice cream bars. Down a bit from the bathroom parking is a water spigot for dishwashing and I guess dousing water.
The well water in the bathrooms smells okay, but we brought water.
They restocked the bathrooms often and they were pretty clean with working toilets and sinks!
Lots of doggos.
There is a visitor guide in an RV in the upper area.
The bathrooms are lot but there are dark spots. Have a light for the walk. Phones had decent service. A little spotty. I had two Zoom meetings. For the second one I had my student call me on my phone for the audio so I used less bandwidth and I kept my signal so long as I stayed up at the ice/wood station.
I can't remember the voltage situation. We had no problems but also had a tent and no big appliances.
Curiously few bugs or critters. But then, it was a very crowded Labor Day weekend.
Pics are from 2021 and 2023. Bishop Lake area.
Maureen Laneski — Google review
Love the app Alltrials. I can find all the trails closest to me and base my hike on how much time I have. Brighton has a lot of different lenght trails.
Debbie Wenzel — Google review
All I can say is there was no mosquitoes! Everything else was great also. Camping is wonderful here with lots of people that contribute to the decor. Great place to plan a yearly Halloween camping trip will post more photos as the weekend goes on.
Gilbert Grape — Google review
This place is a must for Annual Harvest Festival Campout! The best Halloween fun for kids. This year was our second year and we will be coming back for sure. People invest so much to prepare their campsites with Halloween decorations. There are many activities for kids. Lake Bishop is beautiful for a morning or afternoon walk. I even got to paddleboard in the morning this year it was so warm and sunny.
Zofia Romanczuk — Google review
Nice trail, marked well for the most part. You have to walk down the road a short distance to catch back up with the trail (may have been a poor interpretation on my part 😉) Bathrooms were clean and the grounds well maintained. People were friendly on the trail.
Char E — Google review
Reviewing the Lower Campground at Bishop Lake. Choose a site on the outer loops, the interior loops are horribly cramped. There are very few trees anywhere, so even on the outer loops look at the photos to get a site with a tree. The shower house is centrally placed to be accessed by both the upper and lower campground. It is very clean and has private showers.
For summer months an inflatable jump island is at the swimming beach. Super fun.
I gave this campground a lower rate because the sites are small and have absolutely NO privacy. Backing a larger RV in off the narrow roadway would be difficult. Despite this, it was generally quite and peaceful and the bird watching was good!
This was a great train ride well worth the ticket. Everything is run solely on volunteers and all proceeds go back into making the train run. I encourage you to enjoy it 😉
Amanda Meyer — Google review
Not much to see here. The train wasn't there when I went. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Very nice people. I will have to revisit to see all the trains. But I still enjoyed my time although it was short. Still a pleasure to see.
Cassondra Kirkham — Google review
A great time for the adults and kids! The crew does an incredible job of maintaining the train engine and the trains. As well as making it a memorable experience with some personal touches :) We will do another trip for sure!
CAITLYN JEREMY — Google review
My wife, and three friends all rode this and we had a great trip. The route was very scenic and passed through historic downtown Tecumseh, wooded areas, fields and through marshes. The crew was friendly and it was nice seeing such historical equipment being used. We will be coming back and riding this great little railroad again!
Evan Manley — Google review
We went with another couple. The train was loaded yet we had tons of fun. Chip, the conductor had tons of stories and jokes. Its too bad mother nature wasn't on board with the leaves. The town has a bunch of interesting shops and restaurants. There's a store front full of old tools, a hobby shop, doll store, antiques dealer and a Hotdog shop that allows the train patrons to use the restrooms. Very friendly atmosphere all around!
George Livernois — Google review
It was good to do once, unless maybe you are a REAL train enthusiast. I wouldn't call it a Fall Colors Tour; there was a lot of looking at overgrowth in people's back yards. It was a trip to the Mill Pond and back. But I'm glad we did it.
Noelle Stiekes — Google review
We rode for fall colors, we were not disappointed.
Amanda Meyer — Google review
We took the Santa train for a ride and then visited with Santa at the museum when we returned. It was as expected and very economical for the whole family. I wish there was assigned seats so the whole family could have sat together, but at least we were only a couple of rows apart.
Joseph Ellsworth — Google review
I don't know what they actually do here, but I just love to browse the trains. I find peace in doing so 😌
The Purple Rose Theatre Company is a small, cozy venue that showcases both modern and classic performances for its audience. In addition to theatrical productions, the theater also offers educational programs. Despite some minor prompting during a recent show, the quality of performances is usually exceptional. The theater currently requires masks and proof of vaccination while limiting capacity in accordance with safety guidelines. Diners can enjoy nearby eateries such as Common Grill before or after shows at this intimate performing arts destination.
Always great! Missed it so much....thrilled to be back. This play had only two actors and they were amazing. It is a wonderful small theatre - not a bad seat... be sure to go to Common grill to eat.
Lucinda Redmann — Google review
Visiting Ann Arbor and wanted to take in a show. I took my two daughters and it is great they have a student rate. That is a great benefit. The theater is very nice not a bad seat in the house. I enjoyed the show and would return when I am in town. Always great to see love theater.
Chuck Blatt — Google review
We couldn't have seen a better play anywhere! The entire staff is always amazing to us volunteers, especially Kelly today, the house manager. The equity actors are just the best! The stage is in an intimate area, with not a bad seat in the house. You must catch a play here at the Purple Rose Theater.
Valinda Jonas — Google review
I recently had the pleasure of attending a Preview performance of Diva Royal at the Purple Rose Theater, written and directed by Jeff Daniels. I took my mother, and we both had a wonderful time. We lost my father only a couple months ago so just like Jeff said "We needed a laugh".
The show is a hilarious and heartwarming comedy. The cast is superb, and Daniels' direction is spot-on.
While the show may seem to be tailored to older women, I assure you that it is enjoyable for audiences of all ages and genders. The humor is universal, and the characters are relatable.
I was particularly impressed by the Q&A session with Jeff Daniels after the show. He was gracious and insightful, and he shared some great stories about his career.
Overall, I highly recommend Diva Royal. It is a well-written, well-acted, and well-directed show that will leave you laughing and feeling good.
PS I hope you enjoy the photos I took before and after the show. I understand the rules about video and photography, so I made sure to only take pictures when the show wasn't in progress.
Will (Glitched Reviews) — Google review
Usually the performances are exceptional, today was no exception even though there was multiple prompts for support on dialogue. Pretty unusual but not overall distracting ( kinda).
Jack Tyson — Google review
We go to this theatre about four or five times a year. The venue is a nice quaint size. Every seat in the house is a good seat. I have never seen a bad play or been disappointed. We usually make it an outing with a group of friends or family. No photo taking is allowed. The plays are shown for a period of time with several options, so you can usually make a reservation without any problem. Larger groups you would want to check immediately, though. It's easy to get your tickets online, pick your seats, and pick them up at will call the day of the play. I recommend you see a play, have dinner at the Common Grill, and enjoy.
Sandi Harris — Google review
The Purple Rose is a small theater with seating on 3 sides. You are sitting next to the stage for the first row of seats. All seats are great seats. The actresses and actors are very professional and bring you into the play/story. Great place.
Diane Henry — Google review
We saw the play Diva Royale, and it was spectacular!! What a cleverly performed play. The actors were wonderful and made the time fly by. This is a theater in the round, and the actors did not have any props at all. But even so, you knew exactly what they were doing and wanted you to understand. Overall, it was an excellent performance and one that we tremendously enjoyed. I highly recommend the Purple Rose Theater and Diva Royale!!!
Susan Deremer — Google review
Amazing experience! Ordered the tickets in advance, very cooperative about helping us change to more favorable seats and easy pickup at the window. Great play, quite intense / intimate with the actors at floor level with no barriers between them and the seats, even coming down the aisles at times between the sections. No bad seat in the house. Just an awesome time and we will certainly be coming back!
Dan Gunter — Google review
Great night out! They do require a mask and a vaccine card right now and are limiting the amount of people in the theater. Always a great place for a night out!
Mary Kathleen Walsh — Google review
Have been here twice and really enjoyed both experiences. Fabulous acting in an intimate theater where you do really feel like you’re part of the production. Seems like ‘pickleball’ is nearing the end of its run, but if you get the chance to see it—go!
Carly Hagins — Google review
What a gem! Another great night of entertainment! We are so grateful to have this theatre in our "neck of the woods." We try to attend a show at least once a season and have often said we should become season ticket holders. Perhaps, as we become empty nesters that might come to fruition. If you've never been, you need to treat yourself to this unique small theatre experience. We highly recommend it.
Christina Esser — Google review
I’ve always wanted to attend a show at the Purple Rose and with my wife being a Pickleball club President we finally found an excuse to go. The new Pickleball show was a hoot. Funny, charming and very well written. The messages and themes will resonate with every fan of Pickleball. Great performances by the entire cast. Might be a little lost if you don’t know the game but the theatre atmosphere would make up for it. If I could give one tip. I’ve never sat so close to a stage. Try and get a front row seat.
Ron Hebert — Google review
Went to see Diva Royale with some girlfriends. The show was hilarious from beginning to end! We even got to see Jeff Daniel's. Awesome job on this play. Get your tickets!!
Linda Ignash — Google review
My wife and I were going to go to Firekeepers casino to celebrate our 37th Wedding anniversary. We wanted to do something else but couldn't come up with anything. We live in Monroe Michigan. U of M had just beaten Ohio State in AnnArbor. We decided to bypass that and went up through Manchester to get to I-94 in Chelsea. On our way to Chelsea we were getting hungry so she found a real good barbecue place. She looked up the address and it was in Chelsea Pennsylvania. I told her we needed something closer. She found
Smokehouse 52 in Chelsea Michigan. After Dinner we seen people going into the Purple Rose. We had not been there in several years. My wife went in to see if any tickets were left. We were able to get 2nd row seats. The show was Diva Royale by Jeff Daniels.A excellent comedy that we highly recommend. It was the perfect night for our anniversary. I new it was meant to be when the guy said his name was Heinrich. My name is Hendric. Thanks for a wonderful night.
Hendric Virley — Google review
Small, intimate theater. Not a bad seat in the house, and tickets are incredibly reasonable, especially for live entertainment. The show was hilarious! We totally enjoyed ourselves and plan on buying tickets for the next production.
Candace Kulling — Google review
Diva Royale was an excellent show!!! The actors were amazing, very talented, very entertaining! It was my first time taking in a show at the Purple Rose Theatre. I really enjoyed the show! Do yourself a favor, and see a show at The Purple Rose. Then have lunch or dinner at one of Chelsea's restaurants. Great time at the Rose, FIVE STARS! Great job Jeff!!!
Glenn King — Google review
A fabulous little theater! The play and actors were great, the location is perfect, and the seats very comfortable. Jeff Daniels did a splendid job. Will be back!
Monica Stevens — Google review
From new works to zoom play readings, each and every event is well-executed with quality and expertise. One of my favorite venues because I know I will not be disappointed.
Amy Jo Brown — Google review
This was our third time seeing a play at the Purple Rose. Always a great experience. Very friendly and helpful staff. We saw Antichrist Cometh. Exceptional actors and a great performance. The script was excellent and high spirited fast dialogue. Highly recommend
Simon H — Google review
My husband treated us with tickets for this show for our anniversary. We had been wanting to go to the theater for a long time and just hadn't, I am so glad it was this show we got to enjoy. It was a delight! The play being done in the round made it that much better.
We have agreed to go and another wonderful evening.
Dorathy DeLong — Google review
Had an awesome time here! We both enjoyed Diva Royale and are already looking forward to the next show. The layout is more intimate, at least for the show we attended. The viewers surrounded the stage and it was a funny, interactive experience.
My visit was perfect. Checked in at first bldg on right. Then went to end of the street on L to get loaded. Check in went relatively fast. Free boxes of cornbread mix was cool. In and out of door quickly. Load was heavy, but loaded correctly. 43,700.
Mitch Headen — Google review
I do not get it. Yes I have 4 felonies from qhen I was really young an everyone likes to hold that against me. You know I really wanted to qork there so today I went to the job fair an was told I can work somewhere else but not here. You I really liked the fact that you guys are really big on family so am i. My step kids are not my step kids there my kids I get to watch them grow up. My nephew watched his mom pass away at 5 years old an me an my wife have full custody of him he isn't just my nephew he is my kid also. I try so hard to show my kids what a good man is an that he helps provides for his family but it's people like you guys that say your about family that judge people an do not even try or even see what they have been threw.
Danny Wood — Google review
Arrived 2130 for 2200 appointment. Got dock door right away, started being loaded little while after docking. Got loaded around 2300, then proceeded to be completely unloaded because of a “mistake”. Didn’t start getting loaded again till 2330, didn’t get out till like 0030. Would’ve been fine if that mistake didn’t happen, but it did, and it ruined what little of my night I had left to ruin.
FRAGADOOM — Google review
Loved the experience of meeting management team 6 kind people, thanks corporate management for great interview..looking forward to number 2..
UPDATE/ HOW CAN U INTERVIEW A TRUE PROFESSIONAL DRIVER AND HAVE A MIIND SET TO LIE AND SHOW MALICIOUS DISRESPECT TO HIS FACE.. OTRAND REGIONAL DRIVER, STEER CLEAR FROM JIFFY. THE ADD WAS STAGED OR FAKE, THERE IS NO OPENING FOR DRIVER..THEY DONT HAVE CONSCIOUS OR THINK ITS OK TO FUNNY DECIEVE U TO THINK THEY WANT YOU, DRIVERS TO DESERVE MUCH BETTER..KARMA IS ALWAYS PRESENT...HOPE IT LEAVES A MARK..
Joe Mayer — Google review
On Feb. 14, 2021 I opened 4 boxes of Jiffy Mix, 2 Apple Cinnamon ( sell by 9/12/21 - C 02563B) and 2 Raspberry Mixes (sell by 4/25/21 - C 0116B) added 1 egg, I looked down at the mix and saw 20 bugs crawling around in the mix. So disgusting. My grandchildren were discussed and disappointed.
That should not be happening. If I didn't look we wouldn't have seen them until after
The bread was cooked ( yuck). Extra spots in the bread. They were big enough to see. LOOK OUT PEOPLE!
D — Google review
WORST PLACE TO LOAD. Been here for hours loaded and no one at the shipper window to give us the paperwork to leave.KEEPING US HOSTAGE HERE WASTING TIME AND HOURS TO MAKE THEIR DELIVERY with their product. The paperwork sitting on a table and when we ask for them fork lift operator kicks out out of the building and tell us to wait outside and still waiting. no respect for drivers at this place 11/1/23
Leodan Alejandro — Google review
Call me crazy but I made sure on a trip from Colorado that I hit the Jiffy tour. I loved it as I’m into going to random interesting places. They got the coolest gear and the tour ain’t half bad!
Marcus Forelius — Google review
I have hold couple loades for these guys they are professional in there jobs
1- check in
2-open your slide your tandem back to the door
3- wait for the light to get green and you good to go all that is going to take around 30-60 min
Muzafar — Google review
What a super fun tour! The kids didn't mind the video and the tour was fun. We got gift bags and was able to purchase more. We got a variety pack and was not disappointed 😍. Our tour guide was upbeat and informational.
Sarah Welch — Google review
Amazing Staff and great products . The facility here is very well maintained and some of the most respectful people I've ever met in my life