This theater is beautiful! We were in town visiting and they had a showing of a movie. Matinee…read moretickets were only $7 a piece and the couples meal deal with a large popcorn and two medium pops was only $9. We enjoyed sitting in the upper level. Seats were comfy and staff was really friendly. We loved it!

Concessions: 5 stars Seats: 3.5 stars…read moreAmbiance: 5 stars Staff: 5 stars I've been meaning to come to this theater ever since they reopened in 2007. I finally came this summer, when they were playing Barbie. We purchased tickets earlier in the day and ate dinner next door to make sure we got good seats. That turned out to be unnecessary, but they did mention that some showings had sold out recently. I recommend getting tickets earlier rather than later! You can purchase tickets online or in person. I loved the ambiance in the theater - from the gorgeous velvet curtains to the stars in the ceiling designed by an astronomy professor. So much history has been maintained while adding modern comfort. The popcorn is also tasty and they carry local soda.

Great place! Great staff! Food is what it is. Ambiance is on point. We will be back! My husband and…read moreI visited for a comedy show. However we have been to other shows here in the past. Always a great time.

I drove 8 hours round trip to see a concert here on 3/31 from Detroit. We had front row tickets. We…read morewere 45 minutes late due to bad weather and the boomer woman at the door wouldn't let us in. She told us the show was over but we could hear the music. We called her out politely but didn't start anything. She then told us to have a good night. I was looking forward to this show for over a month. I took time off work. Now I'm out $90 in tickets and $80 in gas. Not to mention a day of pay. Unacceptable honestly.

It was a rainy cool day in Northern Michigan so we needed to find an alternative to all our outdoor…read moreplans. A friend suggested we check out Raven Hill Discovery Center, which was 30+ min from our hotel in Bay Harbor. I loaded up the car with my 3 kids ranging in ages 6-11 and figured we would give it a shot. When we got there we seemed to be in the middle of nowhere so I was a little skeptical, but figured after a long drive we had to check it out. We payed $10/person (adults have to pay too since "everyone is a kid at Raven Hill Discovery Center) and the lovely woman who works here gave my kids the rundown of the center. Within minutes the same woman announced it was time to learn about the animals and so we joined the other 10 or so people there to learn about and pet snakes, bearded dragons, etc. We have a bearded dragon back at home, but the kids were excited to see this one and learn about snakes. My 11 and 9 year olds stayed for the entire lesson, but the 6 year old got bored halfway thru and went back out to play in the center. And 20 or so min later his siblings and the rest of the gang joined him. The center itself is small, but packed with really fun and interesting activities such as building magnetic towers, creating a ball maze and more. After an hour or so I dragged my kids out of there, but they could have easily stayed for longer. There also seems to be a ton to do outdoors here, but we skipped that part due to the rain even though it was just drizzling when we left. I can't imagine not being outside when possible in Northern Michigan, but this really is the perfect activity on a cold and/or rainy day and great for kid (and even adults) of all ages!

Don't miss this gem of a place. We went in the Winter and Cheri accommodated us even though they…read moreare closed, we made an appointment and they opened their doors to us. For that we are grateful as the boys (4 & 2) enjoyed each and every aspect. There is so much to touch and play with and learn, we have pictures that will last a long long time. What made it even more amazing is we had the whole place to ourselves. The boys were able to touch snakes, lizards and turtles and Cheri did a great job explaining things and asking our 4 years old questions. The magnet table is such a cool thing, there is enough for all to enjoy. We have to go back when it's warm so we can experience all there is to do outside. My one critic is it's to bad there aren't walkways to get to the stuff outside when there is so on the ground and also thought it would be nice if there is a children's price as well. But we are still thankful for our time and would very much like to go again. Thanks for the family memories Raven Hill.

The highlight of our summer in Traverse City! Thank you Michael Moore for bringing…read morethought-provoking documentaries, independent films, and foreign films to our great small town! Hands down, the Film Festival blows the National Cherry Festival out of the water. Just Great Films!!

Every summer, I look forward to the Traverse City Film Festival (often referred to fondly as TCFF…read morein my family). Without a doubt, this is one of the most amazing events of the year in an already beautiful city. Even though Michael Moore is one of the founders, this film festival has proven to be incredibly diverse in its selection. The movies range from comedy to drama, action to horror. There are documentaries that will open your eyes to a whole new walk of life, there are moves that make you think about where your life is going. Some movies will make you laugh one minute, and have you in tears the next. Some might think, so why TCFF over Cannes or Sundance? Traverse City is just a normal town, with normal people. You don't need to be a celebrity to get tickets, or even to see other celebrities. There are events all over town, including places for children to go while the adults attend movies. There are panels, consisting of some of the directors, producers and actors in the movies, helping answer some pressing questions. The first year of the film festival, there was a fear that it would have the theme of "Bowling for Columbine" or "Farenheit 911", but I have gone for 5 years and never seen a political film (by choice). Between the FREE movies at the Open Space (including the Dark Knight and Mrs. Doubtfire), and the vast array of movies, this festival is definitely a family fun vacation and an educational experience! Five stars isn't enough!

The Alden Depot Museum is open Memorial Day through October, Friday (1-4) and Saturday/Sunday…read more(11-4). It houses changing exhibits showcasing local history and artifacts, enlarged photos of the area taken in the 19th and early 20th centuries, antique photographs and vintage postcard collections. Additionally, a third of the building is devoted to an extensive collection of working model train layouts of various gauges. The Dorothy Walter Family History Center opened in 2025, providing designated space to research the available documentation and photos of early local families. Note: The museum is a non profit entity operated by the Helena Township Historical Society; the building and lakeside park are owned by Helena Township. For more information please see our website (www.aldendepot.com) and FB page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064749244649

Alden has public docks and then you can walk to park. Nice sand volleyball court for some family…read morefun. Also a train to look at and good photo op. We did not see any play structure and the museum wasn't open when we were there. There was a water fountain which my kids enjoyed since they were thirsty

We enjoy coming here. The atmosphere, the staff, wine, and cider is great. Our servers have always…read morestruck up conversations past the usual greeting.

The Ridge has amazing views of northern Michigan to go along with their fantastic wines. The event…read morevenue space is gorgeous with a covered patio, the vineyard and a spectacular building. Verterra's staff is friendly, engaging, and go out of their way to ensure their guests have a pleasant experience. We highly recommend folks to make their way to the Ridge. If you can't make it that far north, be sure to check out the tasting room in Leland.

This was our second time doing a tasting here and we really enjoyed it both times. This winery is…read moreless busy than some of the others but the wine was delicious. What I like about this winery is that their wines are significantly more dry than most Michigan wines which tend to be on the sweet side. We enjoy their bubbly wines as well and the bubbly in the can is a great summer water day option. The ambiance on the tasting room is modern and unique. Be sure to check out their artwork, all a wonderful conversation piece. The employees and owner here are so sweet and take the time to get to know you, a plus for us. We will definitely return next time in town.

I took a wine tour, and this was my favorite winery. It is owned by a family, and when I was there…read morethe mother of the owners and a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic young man were working. The young man was studying viticulture and was a font of welcome knowledge. Definitely a stop not to be missed!

We stopped while returning home from vacation. The young lady working the store was so very nice…read moreand helpful. We got to meet the owner and enjoyed his hospitality. The ice cream was delicious! I got the cherry chocolate and my wife got chewy cow. They were both so very good. We sampled several of the cheese, can't wait to put it on a cracker. Store was nice and had lots of local items If you're in the area, it's a definite stop.

Stopped by on a cold day and had a wonderful time! Everyone was so nice and helpful, we loved…read moregetting to chat with them and try their tasty ice cream and cheese. Definitely recommend for a fun little stop and to get good local ice cream/cheese/meat!