My friend was in town so we decided to take the kids for a day trip here! We purchased the…read moredrivethru and hands on combo ticket. The kids had an absolute blast. You definitely need to go to both. At the hands on park there were baby goats roaming, little pigs roaming, you can get up close and personal with llamas, and so much more. My kids especially loved holding the little bunnies! You can't pick them up yourself but an employee will place them on your lap for you. I highly recommend buying the stuff to feed the animals. You can get pellets, carrots, apples, and little sticks with birdseed on them for the bird enclosure. Watch for signs because some animals can't have the pellets and some can't have anything at all. There are also a bunch of play structures for the kids to play! Twice a day they have bottle feedings and you can call ahead to book or book when you get there! You can't have outside food and the website says they sell food but it's just snacks, ice cream, and other similar treats. We did not know and hadn't eaten so we were so hungry! My son wanted to eat the carrots for the animals The drivethru was also great. You have to have the windows rolled up and the door locked while you drive through the Bear portion. There was a Bear that did a somersault right in front of the car! It was so cute! You can buy a bucket of pellets to feed most of the animals in the drive-thru too! Be careful though! There was a camel that ripped the bucket right from my hand! He was too strong for me If you have leftover pellets from the walk-through portion, ask the person at the gate of the drivethru for an empty bucket and you can dump them inside to feed the drivethru animals!

Karis was a wonderful help getting us in on last Friday! The animals seem very well taken care of…read moreand happy to be there. Could not recommend more.

Awesome barnyard experience for families…read more I am from out of state and after visiting Critter Barn for the first time two years ago, my family made an effort to visit again on this trip even though we were staying at a VRBO a little further away. They have since changed their location to be further back on the farm property which I think is an excellent move as they now have a parking lot as opposed to parking on the road. They are in the process of building a large barn which will host many more animals, but for now there is still plenty to see. I think we were there for about 60-90 minutes with two toddlers and they stayed entertained the whole time. Goats, cows, pigs, donkeys, bunnies, and an assortment of other barnyard critters are kept on the property. My son especially enjoyed the opportunity to pet bunnies and baby chicks. There is pavement or worn paths connecting each barn so the place is pretty accessible to those in wheelchairs. You will have a great time here!

This is THE BEST PETTING ZOO/learning farm I have ever seen. Critter Barn animals, staff,…read morevolunteers, and property all exceeded expectations. Very reasonably priced, tons of handwashing stations and a wonderful experience all around. My kids both want to volunteer here now. Worth the drive and the price of admission--without question one of the best attractions in the area.

A truly beautiful, exciting wind swept field of Sunflowers. The Dregen Farm is open to the public…read morefor photo ops. Their only request is to not pick any of their Sunflowers. Their farm offers a small 4 vehicle parking, otherwise , the shoulder of the road is available. The word is out, people from all over, take the ride through the beautiful countryside to see the happy face of Sunflowers.

Nothing is there. We drive through the crossroads twice and saw nothing. No signage or evidence of…read morea sunflower farm.

Deep Roots is the perfect spot for an after school adventure, weekend activity, or even just to…read morestop and grab a donut! We buy the season cup each year so that when we attend, we can either feed the animals for no cost that day if we want to save money. Or we can purchase food and play passes for a more extensive visit. The employees are super nice, the food is super tasty, and the play area is super fun! You could say Deep Roots is a "super place!

As a Midwest girl born & raised this farm is a staple must stop in the fall…read more Between atmosphere of feeding the livestock, to the delicious warm cider mill donuts made in house. There's a corn maze, apple & pumpkin picking and a whole shop to buy locally. Highly recommend!

I love this place! The meals come with all you can drink chocolate milk which is the best chocolate…read moremilk I have ever had! The food tastes delicious and fresh - I just had the cheeseburger with potato salad. It was a solid dinner. And their ice cream is also really good. It's nice to eat ice cream while the kiddo plays on the playground. I've been here for lunch and dinner and it can definitely get busy for lunch but dinner service wasn't too busy. It's a welcoming, family friendly environment and I visit regularly when I'm in the area

Went for a Homeschool field trip. This place was so awesome and educational. Definitely recommend…read more The farm is so big and beautiful. Not only was it so affordable they included complimentary ice cream cones and chocolate milk which was a highlight. The shop had dairy free ice cream for the sensitive belly's which made the kids who usually miss out on treats feel included. Oh, so fantastic and kind organizer and tour guides.

John Ball Zoo exceeded expectations…read more The tigers were wearing grooves in the ground with their pacing, the Patagonian penguins were putting on synchronized swimming clinics, the porcupines appeared to be tunneling to another zip code, and the meerkats... well... they were practicing the ancient art of invisibility. Despite it being 90° by 10:00 a.m., the mature trees provided so much shade that it stayed remarkably comfortable. The grounds are spotless and beautifully landscaped with a botanical garden vibe. What impressed me most was the thoughtful design of the exhibits. They feel spacious and natural for the animals, while also giving visitors and photographers clear views without constantly shooting through cages or fencing. It creates a much more immersive experience for everyone. The new ? funicular is a great touch because hills are much more enjoyable when someone else does the lifting. A fantastic zoo that's clearly been designed with both animal welfare and the visitor experience in mind. Well worth the visit. Checkout the pics for exhibit details!

We stopped at the zoo for the Lantern Fest. Their customer was disappointing. There was a mixup and…read morethey told us the exhibit was over capacity. We were there to hike and this was part of our journey. There was too much confusion for such a simple experience.

I literally can't rave enough about this incredible farm! We spent 6 hours here today with our 8 &…read more6 year old and they still weren't ready to leave. The farm is absolutely meticulously maintained. I notice those little details and clearly, they take them serious. It's clean, beautiful, and so thoughtfully laid out with conveniently placed bathrooms and food options. It's clear serious thought has been put into activities and infrastructure at this farm. There is SO MUCH for all ages to do! Again, our kids would've stayed to play for several more hours if we had let them. The food options were delicious! Don't miss their lemonade and carne asada tacos! We also loved their home-cooked kettle chips! The coffee was so good my husband went back for a second one before we le What an absolute gem for this area to have! Highly recommend spending a day at this incredible farm while you're in the area!

Traveling between Ludington and Muskegon we decided to stop and check out the baked goods. We…read morebought 4 different donuts. All 4 were meh. I had a maple bacon frosted donut. Couldn't taste the maple or the bacon. Hubs had a filled croissant that he said was better than the frosted donut he had. Very sweet and I'm not much of a sweet eater so.... We also bought 2 loaves of bread. The Everything bread we toasted this morning and it was excellent. Great flavor to the bread, a dense bread with good crumb, with a heavy "everything" exterior seasoning that was wonderful! The second loaf is a Jalapeno cheddar. It has a white flour bread base so a lighter density and negligible crumb. The jalapeño and cheddar were barely there. Just on the exterior of the loaf. Still made decent toast.

Awesome meat products (the way the animals should be raised), awesome service, from the sales staff…read moreto the delivery to my kitchen, a pleasant experience! It will be hard for my family to buy from anywhere else, especially when I would not know where the meat came from or how it is processed.

From the owner: There's no growing barns here! We use nature and our farm lands to raise the highest quality…read moreproducts out on pasture. Non-GMO and Grass Fed Chicken, Eggs, Pork, Lamb and Beef. At Rebel Pastures, we live and breathe Regenerative farming. We believe in sustainably farming with the natural cycles of mother nature, not against them. That means we continuously rotate all of our poultry and livestock across our pastures and giving the land time to heal after each passing. The land feeds our animals and in return our animals feed our land and us. True symbiosis as it was meant to be!

Great cherry and peach picking. Many varieties of cherries. Staff is very helpful if you haven't…read morepicked before.

I've been going to Grange Fruit Farm for the past few years for seasonal fruit picking. I love…read morecherry season in West Michigan, and it's back! Grange just opened the last week of June for sweet cherry u-pick. I went at 9 am on a Friday when they opened and picked almost 4 pounds in 30 minutes. The employees are always friendly and helpful. They'll give you however many buckets you want (each bucket holds about 5 pounds) and direct you to the picking area. I had fun trying each of the three varieties they had available: cavalier, black pearl, and white gold. They post on social media when each variety is ready to pick. Sour cherries usually come a bit later in July, but I prefer having lots of sweet cherries to eat. As of June 2025, U-pick cherries are $2.90 per pound. You can also buy pre-picked cherries, as well as other items at their farm stand. They take cash and credit cards. The parking area is a bit small, but I've always just gotten there early so I'm not sure if they have an overflow parking area anywhere. I'm looking forward to hopefully coming for blueberry season next!