Only 90 reviews so far? That is surprising for a place this large and this well put together…read more The Gilmore Car Museum is much more than a single building filled with old cars. It is an entire campus with multiple buildings, historic-looking streets, a vintage diner, recreated service stations, and separate exhibits covering different manufacturers and periods of automotive history. There is a lot to see, and it would be easy to spend most of the day here without getting through everything. The quality of the environment is what really stands out. The buildings, signs, displays, and surrounding grounds all feel carefully planned and maintained. It has an almost Disneyland-level attention to detail, just without the rides. Instead of simply placing cars in rows, many of the vehicles are displayed in settings that help explain their history and make the experience more interesting. The collection itself is extensive, ranging from very early automobiles to unusual prototypes, luxury cars, and more familiar classics. The vehicles we saw were in excellent condition, and the exhibits included enough information to provide context without turning every stop into a long reading assignment. The staff members we encountered were friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly interested in the museum. The entire property was also exceptionally clean and well maintained. Even people who are not serious car enthusiasts could appreciate the history, architecture, and effort that went into creating this place. For anyone interested in automobiles, it is absolutely worth going out of the way to visit.

We had my dad's celebration of life at Gilmore Car Museum's Summer House and they did a wonderful…read morejob! Staff was so sweet and helpful they made this very emotional event easy and beautiful. Ashley and Samantha were fantastic, very communicative and made me feel like we 100% made the right decision to host the event there! Dare I say it was fate?

I am one of the artist. I created the Troll Totem chair the first year, and the Lady of Leila the…read moresecond year. This was such a unique opportunity for the artists and a great way to give these trees a second life. I really enjoyed the events. Since then I've been back several times. I've been enjoying seeing people taking photos of themselves and their children sitting in my troll. The Arboretum has a lot of beautiful gardens to stroll through. You can see more of my art at www.lizparkerart.com I also have some sculptures for sale right now.

My husband and I went to the Leila Arboretum Society while traveling through Michigan. It was rainy…read morewhen we visited so we didn't get to see the entire park. We did get to see the sculpture garden, which was really cool. The overlook area is a must see area because you can see a lot of the park from there from a great vantage point. We tried to drive to see other areas of the arboretum but the signs were too confusing to follow. I can't wait to go back and explore more of the Leila Arboretum Society!

How does a place this interesting have only one other Yelp review (so far)?…read more Honolulu House was built in 1860 by Abner Pratt after he returned from serving as the U.S. consul to Hawaii. He designed the home to bring some of that island atmosphere back to Michigan, which helps explain the unusual architecture, murals, woodwork, and stained glass. The house is beautifully preserved, and there is an impressive amount of detail in every room. Definitely worth seeing while visiting Marshall.

Marshall is such a charming small town filled with rich history and local landmarks, including the…read moreHonolulu House Museum. It is a beautiful home with Hawaiian and Western elements. It's been beautifully restored with hand-painted walls and ceilings. One hour tours are available for $10. It is worth it to learn the history of each of the owners and the story behind the rooms and artifacts in them. Many of the owners were influential politicians and lawmakers in Michigan's history. I enjoyed the story of one of the owners, Charles Gorham, who was an anti-slavery activist and ambassador to the Netherlands. Free parking for museum patrons is located at the back of the house on Parkview Street.

What am amazing space! I appreciated the signage as a first time visitor (though google maps…read morecould've helped a bit more for parking). The rooms were beautiful, and it was nice to wander about a little. So grateful for the Kitchen Witch workshop I attended and glad to learn there is so much more happening there!

Such an incredible music venue, featuring local and national talent. This woman-owned venue is…read morestrong in the community and the space is divine. Look for all kinds of concerts and special events!

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!…read more It's full of history (including ghosts!), great ideas, SUPER fun photo opps, and fantastic shows. The range of performances is incredible...every genre of music, and speakers, and movies. It's wonderful! Pros: the architecture the history the art and beauty of the inside the friendly staff the photo booth! the plentiful bathroom stalls the excellent schedule of events! Cons: the seats are sometimes broken. Bring a sweater or jacket to sit on, for comfort no elevator no AC Note: ticket office is open only one day a week, plus during events. SO: to avoid the service charges, try to go in then! Otherwise, you'll be purchasing on ticketmaster, with fees.

They were having a concert outdoors, they moved it inside due to the rain but it was mighty humid…read moreinside. Great duo singing.

Always a great time, 2017 was no different! Rev Run & Fool House were awesome! Probably the best…read morelaid out of all the Arcadia based festivals. Food is great! It would be nice to see some different vendors though instead of the same lineup year to year. But the ribs were delicious regardless. Food is pricey but comparable to other festivals. Also maybe a tad bit of order for the BBQ lines.. maybe lanes dividers or something to make it easier to navigate. Overall AWESOME. See you in 2018! PRO TIP: BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair) - They provide some seating but it usually fills up early as people "steal" the chairs to eat at tables and such. :)

Fabulous selection of classes for all age groups. Beautiful gallery on both first and second…read morefloors. Great gift shop with special gifts handmade by local artists.

Beautiful art! Fabulous selection. A great place to find high quality paintings, photography,…read moreglass, and more for your home or special occasion. Personalized customer service! Free gift wrap----Over 40 MI artists on display! Gifts from $20 to over $2000. Something for everyone!

This place is magical! The cars, the vibe, perfect! Wednesday drive ins are the best car show…read moreyou'll see.

Located on the campus of the Gilmore Automobile Museum, the Model A Ford Museum is dedicated to…read morepreserving the Model A Ford. Since its inception in the late 1980s, Model A Ford Foundation, Inc. (MAFFI) has had a goal of opening a museum that would be dedicated to the car known as Henry's Lady, the Model A Ford. The Model A was actually a stop-gap automobile. Henry's beloved Model T had put America on wheels, but by 1927, people were tired of the Tin Lizzie, basically unchanged since its debut in 1908. Henry was working on a secret engine design, that would later become the famous Flathead V-8 but it was far from ready. The last Model T, the fifteen millionth, was driven off the assembly line on May 26, 1927, by Henry and Edsel Ford. Henry told his crew, "Well, Boys, we better get busy designing a new one." For six months, the Ford factories were shuttered, causing a minor recession in Detroit, as the car market waited to make a purchase and see what "The New Ford" would be like. Henry Ford told the press that the New Ford was so impressive that he wiped the slate clean and started the alphabet over again. So the New Ford was the Model A, introduced on November 1, 1927. It was a sensation, including a song entitled, "Henry's Made A Lady Out of Lizzie." The Model A was manufactured from 1927 to 1932, listed as model years 1928-1931, when the 1932 Ford V-8 was introduced. 5 million of the reliable little Fords were produced, passenger cars, coupes, roadsters, sedans, phaetons and cabriolets, as well as a full line of commercial vehicles such as pickup trucks, station wagons and a full line of heavy duty trucks. The Model A Museum displays many of those Model A body styles plus some very unusual body styles, including a mail truck and a school bus, there's even a tank truck and a compressor. There are cutaway views of engines, transmissions and a chassis. The building resembles a 1929 vintage Ford dealership, including a showroom, service department, parts department, and a Gulf gasoline station out front. This is all but a mandatory pilgrimage for anyone who is a fan of the Model A Ford or of any Ford product, for that matter. Anyone who is a car enthusiast will enjoy this museum, while taking the opportunity to look at all the other eye-candy offered by the Gilmore Automobile Museum. It's located a few miles north of I-94 between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, and is a destination for any automobile enthusiast.