Hear ye, hear ye! Gather 'round, good people of Grand Rapids!**…read more 'Tis I, your humble town crier, with news most dire from AJ's Family Fun Center, where the miniature golf course doth lie in a state of disrepair. On a fair Saturday afternoon, I did venture forth with my daughter and her beau, seeking merriment and sport upon the greens. Alas, what we found was naught but frustration and woe. The tee boxes, uneven and askew, did cause many a ball to veer off course from the very start. Though the greens were mostly fair, the holes themselves were in a sorry state, with broken or missing flags on all but two of the eighteen. The signs that should guide us were shattered, and the spinners that add challenge were but broken relics of their former selves. Twice did our balls become ensnared within the obstacles, and on the sixteenth hole, a dozen players before us did halt their play, for their balls were trapped and would not release until I, with great effort, did free them from their prison. Our complaints to the attendant were met with indifference, as though she were not paid enough to care for our plight. The arcade, a cacophony of noise, did drive us away from further games, and the cost of nine dollars for such a course seemed a grievous overcharge. Verily, I say unto thee, I shall not return to this place of discontent unless I hear tell of new management or grand improvements. Thus ends my tale of woe. Take heed, dear townsfolk, and spend thy coin wisely.

OMG!!!! All the staffs were so great!!!! It was my son birthday, and he had his birthday crew with…read morehim. I didn't have but one other adult with me besides myself. The staffs rode some of the kids I had on the go karts. The manager gave us top tier service. We had dipping dots, drinks, pizza, and ice-cream and a good time!!! I would definitely be coming back. All the workers were super friendly and kept a smile on their face. My son got spoiled by all the members there. Thank you all so much!!!!

I brought my autistic daughter and her friend here, and the staff gave them a extra wrist band with…read morepuzzle pieces which I really liked, so that way the employees on the floor knew she has a hard time understanding. They were very kind and compassionate. We love coming here because of the friendliness of their staff and management. Also a key point I'd like to point out is programs they have for pre-teens and older. A out reach kinda program for after school I'm not really sure or exact but I know the manager Nick there lives kids and is a great mentor for young men. My daughter is always shown and myself respect and compassion. I love that it's great for parents to take a break while kids run around jumping all over. Also nutritional snacks and juices too. We love coming and will recommend this facility with a 10 star! Shout out to staff, you all need a raise!

I would come here again this is a good place to jump at and have fun with the yellow trampolines…read moreand dodgeball and basketball my favorite parts the yellow trampolines and the food here is expensive ice cream is four dollars. The bathrooms are clean. It's a big place and a good place to go for a birthday party and a good place to do tricks at but altitude worker kept telling me to get off the yellow trampoline when I was on it there was other trampolines over there. It was the yellow trampolines and other people kept taking it when he was done, so I'm not happy with that so I wouldn't come here for my birthday party, just my opinion.

What a really nice nature center. Four miles of beautiful hiking trails and it doubles as a kind…read moreof sanctuary for wounded animals. I saw more owls then I have in my entire life. They also have a school for kids that seems to be rich in programming. Three bucks to get in and the staff was very helpful. Only thing that would help would maybe more signage around trees. But that's pretty minor. A total gem!

We came on Saturday at 11:00 in the morning. This is a Michigan must do! Going in, we purchased our…read moretickets ($3 per person) and got to visit with some of the animals they are rehabilitating/giving a better life. Our hearts go out to the animals in their center and the struggle they went through, and we are glad to see them living their best lives now in peace and safety. We walked and hiked around-there was so much to see! You will need some good shoes to walk in, but the hike/walk was not a challenging one. We enjoyed our time in nature and exploring the area. We wished we could have stayed longer than 2 hours. Don't forget to visit their gift shop and make them a generous donation. Their merchandise is wonderful and there is something for everybody. We would have happily paid more for admission-the money goes to such a great cause. We WILL be coming back to this.

What a cutie patootie children's museum! Grand Rapids Children's Museum is small, but it's…read moreeverything you need in a children's museum, and a great place for young children to play. I visited with a tween and teenager, so we were definitely a little older than the target age. That said, my children had a great time! I had to practically pull them away when it was time to leave. When we arrived, we were told to explore and "follow our hearts" around the museum. I loved that! This children's museum really encourages self-directed play, which is obvious by all of the fun, open-ended objects everywhere. You've got the giant blocks, magna-tiles, LEGO tables, pretend kitchen and house, and lots of other things. Both of my children gravitated to The Spin Zone, a three-tiered table that uses centrifugal force to power different objects. Upstairs, there's a bubble area, where you can create giant bubbles; a play house to pretend in; a train table to drive trains around; a makerspace to make stuff in; and an exhibit called Weathering Emotions, a walk-through spot where you can learn about and experience emotions. Some of these exhibits are permanent, and some are just visiting, so your visit might vary. I would say that the Grand Rapids Children's Museum is the perfect place for ages 2 to 10. Beyond that age, it's definitely fun, but it might not hold the attention of older kids. But that's OK! This children's museum is a space for the little kids, and that's perfect.

We visited on our last day in Michigan for July 4th vacation. We came just before closing time but…read morewe made the most of it. We had ACM reciprocal membership so admission was half off. It was Sunday so parking was free. The museum has 2 floors and we finished before museum closed. Upstairs has nice wooden train table without tracks being glued down. There is also an art studio but they closed for the day. Gift shop had nice selection of toys like fire trucks. Overall, we liked this but my son liked impression 5 more and I would agree too.

The celebrity photo scavenger hunt was a blast! Great team…read morebuilding for our company conference!

From the owner: When Geolocation Meets the Best of Augmented Reality! New in…read moreGrand Rapids, join us for a unique immersive outdoor experience. Kids scavenger hunts, pub crawls, team-building, birthday parties, bachelor and bachelorette parties: come experience our city games enhanced with cutting-edge augmented reality technology! Book online for us to meet you at one of our tour locations.

We came today for the first time and loved it! The owner, Autumn, has done an amazing job creating…read morea welcoming and inclusive space for kids of all ages and abilities. She was so warm and friendly! Our 5.5 and 3 year old kids loved it, as did all other kids there! The zip line swing was definitely a favorite. Great work, Autumn and team!

From the owner: We Rock the Spectrum Grand Rapids is a an indoor sensory gym that provides sensory-safe play for…read morekids with autism, special needs, and neurotypical development. Our gym offers twelve pieces of therapeutic equipment designed to work with many of the sensory processing issues that children on the spectrum face; while providing all children with the sensory-diet necessary for improved learning and neurological development. Our location will offer unique classes, rental opportunities, seasonal camps, arts and crafts, additional pieces of play equipment, and much more.

This is a cute little park. I was looking for a place to walk/run yesterday and came across this…read morepark. They have nice boardwalks, so neat! I love the nature, it's like you're far from the city. So many birds! Best to bring your binoculars! I bet it's more beautiful in spring and summer. The only downside is they have small parking and no bathroom. However, the trail connects to a ballpark, so I'm not sure if they share the BR. Also, you can walk outside the park, they have sidewalks. I highly recommend this park.

We just recently discovered this little neighborhood park and were pleasantly surprised by the good…read morequality of the trails. There's little elevation, lots of boardwalk and a lot of birds on the day we visited. The one downside is there is no bathroom on site, but there's one not to far away at a baseball park that I think may share the same name. It was a little busy the late summer we were there but it didn't feel over crowded at all and everyone we met was very friendly. Great place for families.

Quarantino's is one of those places that is totally worth the hype. They originally opened as a pop…read moreup in 2020 (hence the name), but they are so popular that they've stayed open and even expanded to include a bar and dining area. We've gotten plenty of takeout from Quarantino's over the years, but only recently stopped by to dine in. We were greeted right away and got to choose a nice booth by the window. The menu is concise and features their delicious Detroit style pizza. I was starving so we ended up ordering quite a bit to have leftovers - the kale Caesar salad, one of the weekly feature pizzas, and the Quarantino's deluxe. The salad is one of my favorites - it's made with curly kale and topped with crunchy kettle potato chips. It's always good and makes for great leftovers because it's so hearty. Our pizzas came out shortly after our salad was finished and they were delicious. Their crust is perfection - fluffy but chewy and crispy in the right places. I personally love their red sauce the most because it's savory, and not overly sweet. The toppings on the deluxe were plentiful and high quality. The special pizza rotates weekly(ish) and this one had 'nduja, ramp aioli, and shredded potato. Plus lots of cheese. Their specials are always inventive and sound so tasty. Our server was super fun and awesome to chat with. I really liked him, he brought such a big smile to my face. I am so glad we finally got to have the dine in experience at Quarantino's and we'll be back for their mid-week pizza, pasta, salad deal!

We were in the area and asked for pizza recommendations and ended up with carry out from…read moreQuarantino's. The place was packed full of people (a sign of a great restaurant) and while I sat and waited over fifteen minutes past my pickup time, I watched people come in, be told it will be a few minutes and then their receipt/order gets pulled and then taken to the back, like mine was. Almost as if they don't bother making the pizza until you show up? Anyway, we picked up our pizza and bread and headed out. I was surprised at the small box that contained both the pizza AND the bread; I got into the car and opened it and laughed. The pizza was small, the bread was small. I was surprised at how little food there was. Oh well! Lesson learned. We took it back to our hotel and fed the kids. The pizza looked delicious, but was just ok. The cheese bread looked amazing - and then I bit into it. Dill. Why is there dill on the cheese bread? Overall, it was an experience. Nothing terrible, nothing great. Note: finding parking for carry out is a challenge.