A visit to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is the kind of outing that quietly turns into…read morehours of wandering without you noticing. One minute you're "just taking a stroll," and the next you're deep in a full-on appreciation tour of art, nature, and your step count. The blend of sculptures and natural landscapes is beautifully done. It invites you to slow down, look closer, and occasionally wonder if something is art or just a very confident tree. The butterfly exhibit was a highlight. Peaceful, delicate, and just the right amount of magical without trying too hard. Definitely worth lingering a bit longer there. That said, it was very crowded on a Saturday midday, even with the chilly weather. Apparently, everyone had the same "let's be cultured and outdoorsy today" idea. We're already planning a return visit next time we're in town, likely on a weekday in early fall, when the pace feels a little softer and the experience can breathe a bit more. Highly worth it... just maybe not at peak "everyone had the same plan" hours.

Bought a ticket for their Christmas light show and it was totally worth it!…read more Parking is free. There were attendants in the lot, guiding us where to park. Upon entry, there's a snack bar. You can buy food and drinks and bring them along with you. I got the spiked hot cocoa. I was surprised they have a fireball shot ski!!!! It was so cold that night. I really enjoyed warming up along the walking path at all the fire pits. They also had some pop up tents with heaters and more snacks and drinks. The whole event was well put together. The path was wide enough for adults, kids, strollers and people to pass by or stop and take pics. The sculptures were so pretty! My favorite part was the spot lights because the snow made the lights seem like they were sparkling. The inside of the building had Christmas trees from many countries. I enjoyed reading the captions and learning about their traditions. The gardens were open as well- the desert plants are so cool. The tiny train and building exhibit was nice. They have a ton of local architectural buildings that are miniaturized with natural materials. There is a 15 min Christmas video you can watch; I watched it. It was a little boring. I don't recommend that video for kids. Bathrooms are clean. The gift shop was very nice. They sell ornaments, shirts, plants, etc. Overall, this was such a fun holiday thing to do. I took advantage of all of it. I was there for almost two hours. The pasty was huge and delicious. I took one to go! Worth every penny. The spiked hot cocoa I got was $18 and came in a souvenir cup. It's a really nice cup! It has the museum logo on it. The lid has a great closing mechanism. It has a little air hole though so it can leak. But it kept my drink hot for the whole mile. Bring mittens, wear boots, cover your head and ears, and have hand warmers in your pockets. It's cold out there! But it was so nice to see the lights and the music interacting and to walk the path and enjoy the sculptures lit up. Tickets sell out so buy in advance online.

I recently attended the West Michigan Jazz Society Jazz Series at New Vintage Place. Both the…read morevenue and the show were excellent. New Vintage Place is a loft-style event venue that has great energy. It was the perfect space to enjoy some live music on a rainy, but mild evening. The venue doesn't always drive my decision to attend an event, but this one is walkable to my apartment (always a plus!) and is a nicely designed space, too. I love what's happening on the Westside right now, and New Vintage Place is definitely part of that.

Gorgeous wedding venue! I loved how there were many different areas to gather and celebrate!read more

A party or reception can be even better, just add the Wave Room. April knows how to take care of…read moreyou. From themed wedding receptions to birthday or anniversary parties, the Wave Room is your place. The food is top notch! I have been blessed to photograph here during many different events, and have held business meetings here. Always great service!

It has been years since I have been to EC and I'm glad I came back! They revamped their menu and…read morebrought back a lower price point with some of their OG items and I'm really happy they did. The menu is extensive and filled with delicious, comfort meals... including the TV dinners. I saw this and felt like I had to try it! I just got the chicken fingers version and their fried chicken, mac and cheese were sooo good. I even loved the little veggie mix! But the winner, which got me to even order it, was the little brownie that came along with it. A full meal with dessert for such a small amount of $$. I look forward to trying their brunch sometime or coming back to try more of their items again!

We went here on a suggestion from a friend. The menu names are very colorful. The bathroom was even…read moremore colorful (in a quirky cool way). We got the pickle tickle as well as the Southern raw fries (more like deep fried spiral cut potatoes) which were both good. I got the nachos since I tend to get them whenever I go and all were very good. My daughter is vegetarian and they had lots of vegetarian options. Service was good and quick. All 5 stars. They even have their own canned root beer. How cool is that. Unfortunately it was a little too sweet with maple syrup/molasses taste for me (to be fair the waitress forewarned me about the fair. But why not try their signature root beer. I don't regret it one bit). My only issue, which is out of their control was that the parking lot was packed on a Saturday 6pm, so we had to find street parking down the road.

A pretty fun activity for a date night or with a few friends or for a work function. There is no…read morefood served here, but they do allow you to order and delivery or bring your own snacks. There is a bar, that's not super overpriced and makes good mixed drinks. Keep in mind, the place is loud and was pretty busy on a Saturday night. But for $10 per person with unlimited play, that's a steal of an activity.

OMG!! This was SO MUCH FUN!…read more 6 of us came in on Saturday, 12/28/24 around 2pm. We did not make a reservation, we just took our chances with Open Play. What a blast! Great drink selection, super fun and different activity, and we brought our own snacks! Cannot wait to come back!

This is one of the best parks in Grand Rapids. It's clean, has ample parking, and spotless…read morerestrooms. There are plenty of trails to explore. You'll find a playground for kids, too! Nature lovers and birdwatchers will adore it here. Last year, we even spotted a bald eagle! Super cool! Definitely worth checking out.

This review is mostly for the event facility at Roselle Park, as we recently attended a baby shower…read morethere. The building itself is beautiful, and seems quite new. The high ceiling and natural light made the space feel large and welcoming. I was a little alarmed by the large totem pole in the corner of the building as it had some faces that seemed a little scary to me, but I don't think any of the kids even noticed. They even have a little "scavenger hunt" sheet so you can try to find all the different animals and figures carved into this tall structure. There is plenty of parking, although we ended up in the lot closer to the silos, which was a short walk to the building. (According to their website, this lot is actually now closed until the beginning of June.) The silos were a cool feature of the park, and they actually have rock climbing walls on them! I saw some kids climbing and tried it out for myself - unfortunately I definitely wasn't wearing the proper footwear, but it's something unique and cool that I haven't really seen at many other parks. There is a small play area here for kids. I'd love to come back again later this spring to check out the trail down to the Grand River. There's a canoe landing at the park which is great for summer. The whole park covers 240 acres! I'm sure there's lots of great wildlife spotting, so I'm looking forward to doing some birdwatching here soon.

Mosaic Space was perfect for our wedding. Romeyne (who runs/directs the space and events) not only…read moreorganized the space perfectly but also helped us along the way with all of the details--food, what we might forget, how to best serve our guests, who likes what, etc. I don't know how she didn't charge us for also being a wedding planner--she really went above and beyond. The space is beautiful. It has great light and neutral decorations that you can add to, take away, or just leave as is for any event. Romeyne is flexible, friendly, easy to work with, and quick to respond.

Mosaic Space is an absolutely stunning venue. My husband and I had our wedding reception there on…read moreAugust 23, 2014. It was the best night of our lives! The venue itself does not need a lot of decorating because of its natural beauty. The space has hardwood floors and brick walls-BEAUTIFUL. All of our guests were blown away. Romeyne, the event coordinator, is great at her job. She is a pleasure to work with and will do WHATEVER it takes to make your day perfect. I would highly recommend Mosaic Space.

We had a wonderful time at Cascade Hills Country Club. The food was outstanding and the service was…read morevery professional.

Went to a lovely, classy wedding shower last Saturday at this venue…read more Immediately greeted and shown where my event was and I do love a coat room...they have one..free! Was then met at the entrance with a tray of mimosas! There was a well done appetizer lay out. Beautiful view of the course out the windows of the dining area. Great soup, salad, and sandwich. Yummy cake. Not sure if the cake came from their kitchen. The service was top notch and the tables were set up very nice. A wonderful place to have your event!!

Food is absolutely delicious. We went twice in one week! The Gnocchi and Short ribs were lights…read moreout. Don't be scared off from the presentation the food is filling and the atmosphere is great. All around great service and behind the bar Nick is an awesome bartender! . My only recommendations would be to enhance the share plate offerings and add a steak to the menu. You will not be disappointed, this place is a must try!

Tasty food, nice atmosphere, great cocktails, attentive service. As for price point, we ordered…read morehalf size and in our opinion it's was very pricey for the serving, more of a full price plate at a small plate serving. Want to support local fare, but feel like they need to work out balance of sides and protein to make a common customer satisfied. We enjoyed the meal but walked out hungry at $100.00 for a party of 2.