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    Lovells Museum

    5.0 (2 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Raven Hill Discovery Center - Our Treehouse is built in the shape of a maple leaf with the stem being a barrier free ramp.

    Raven Hill Discovery Center

    4.6(7 reviews)
    36.1 mi

    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.

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    Raven Hill Discovery Center
    Raven Hill Discovery Center - The whale drum is one of several giant instruments found in the Earth Tones Music Garden.

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    The whale drum is one of several giant instruments found in the Earth Tones Music Garden.

    The Music House Museum - Wow!

    The Music House Museum

    4.4(20 reviews)
    49.2 mi

    If I could give this place 10 stars I would!…read more This is quite simply the most stimulating museum experience that I've ever had in my life! The theme of the museum is that it's basically a walk-through the history of the technology of the reproduction of music. It is a guided tour that takes about an hour and a half, and it consists mainly of hearing about the history and development of the technology. And all of the pristine musical instruments are played for you. It is just a delight ! Clean well kept informative, exciting stimulating I just can't think of enough words for this place and I just want more people to know about it. The highlights are a player piano that plays Rhapsody and blue exactly the way George Gershwin would've played it And then a completely operating organ that would've been used (and was used) during the silent movie era This place is just so fun ! I was so happy after I visited and can't wait to come back hopefully for a special event so I can see a silent movie with the appropriate accompaniment! Worth every dime of admission ! They also take donations, so please give generously!

    My Detroit to Michigan tour brought me here. Had a nice personal tour where the lady gave us…read morehistory of the Museum and played handful of old time Musical instruments like the pianos and organs. One self playing instrument was a combo duet between a violin and piano in a juke box. Truly amazing! This Pianoforte website explains well, "What is a Self-Playing Piano? Also known as player pianos or Pianolas, older style self-playing pianos uses a pneumatic or electro-mechanical mechanism to play pre-programmed music on your piano using perforated paper or metallic rolls. The keys would move up and down as if the piano were playing by itself." So you can imagine how the piano player was eliminated as a job performer to these new type of jukeboxes and self playing pianos. This little Museum is quite a little hidden gem that you would just pass by on the main road on to your next destination. The state of Michigan, the land of cherries and historical unique musical instruments! Well worth the stop.

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    The Music House Museum - Wow huge organ plays great!

    Wow huge organ plays great!

    The Music House Museum - Dance hall organ

    Dance hall organ

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    The Coin Slot - Arcade games galore

    The Coin Slot

    4.0(50 reviews)
    55.5 mi
    $$

    The coin slot has a fun atmosphere, a great drink selection and rotating food trucks. Well, it did…read morehave a good atmosphere. It's more Dave N Busters now. Be aware that it is crowded often. The games aren't really vintage anymore. It seems they put all the vintage games away so be ready to pay $1 for modern pinball. Worst yet, it's lost its soul and its charm. The crane games with cheap prizes, halo, Mario kart, and more new additions make it feel like every other arcade. Feels more like a place for kids than a fun vintage bar. It hurts me to say this, but after nearly a decade of patronage, there's nothing here for me anymore. But if you have preteens or kids, stop by. It feels more like a Chuck E Cheese than a vintage arcade bar.

    Overall, i was unfortunately disappointed with my experience here mainly because the machines here…read morewere grossly overpriced. Namely : Guitar Hero and Mario Kart. You only get so little for so less. I did enjoy that this place had non-alcoholic drinks as well but for some reason the non-alcoholic drinks are more expensive than buying an actual alcoholic beverage. Staff was friendly, thankfully they weren't too many people here too. They have pizza here as well inside the arcade. Restrooms are in fair condition. Great variety of pinball games which I was a fan of. Besides the minimal selection, I was left pretty disappointed with my experience here.

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    Summer music

    The Coin Slot - More arcade games

    More arcade games

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