I had been looking for some things to do while visiting Grand Rapids that were within walking…read moredistance of my hotel. The Public Museum had come up in several searches, so I decided to stop in for a visit. This museum was the perfect way to spend a couple hours. The displays and different installations were just long enough to get a better understanding of the subject, but not so long and detailed that it was overwhelming. I particularly liked the baseball collection display. Upon buying my ticket, I was asked if I also wanted a ticket to the carousel or the planetarium. I decided to do both. The carousel was fun, but I think I could have probably skipped it. The planetarium was really cool. It was kind of a "choose your own adventure" as we hopped around via audience input. All in all, a fun way to spend a couple hours and very family friendly.

We had a wonderful visit, two adults. I'm sure our adult kids would have enjoyed it, too, but it…read morewas great for us older adults

We stopped by this place as part of the Artprize expedition. This particular location has a few…read morehundred pieces of art on display. Best of all, and unlike most Artprize venues, the prices of the art (assuming they're for sale) are listed next to the piece. Hallelujah! Moreover, they have a gift shop that has prints, notecards, etc. of the art on display. I love being able to afford a bit of artprize! The Women's Club also served lunch for starving Artprize goers. While the menu was limited, it was homemade and tasty. Hubby and I had pulled pork sandwiches, homemade potato salad (or coleslaw or chips) and a can of soda for a glorious $7 each. The potato salad was so good, in fact, that I plunked down a whole whopping dollar for another serving. Hubby opted for cookies, which were delicious. We will certainly be checking out this place next year!

A 'must see' venue on your Artprize tour. This beautiful historic home has an impressive collection…read moreof Artprize entries. There is a gift shop set up in the lower level of the house, coffee, food available in the dining room and restrooms.

Came here specifically to see the Chihuly Exhibit with my MI gal pal…read more She had seen some of his art while at a Dane National somewhere in the Midwest. Neither of us can remember the location. We were slow to get started and finally arrived close to 230 on this day. Thanks to the reciprocal program of the Desert Botanical Garden (Phoenix, AZ), I was able to get complimentary passes to the Garden and only needed to pay an additional fee for the special exhibit. I would advise anyone wanting to visit this Garden to plan for 3-4 hours, at least, if they've not visited before. We took in a good amount of this place but I know we didn't see at least two (2) Chihuly pieces. It was already feeling like it was getting late and my friend was feeling tired. I will say when we made it to the parking lot the landscaping we observed in progress was completed and the parking lot more than half of the vehicles that were there when we arrived were now gone. The Garden is quite stunning and I'm glad we made the three (3) hour drive to visit. Wish i was closer. Certainly would be great to see in the different seasons. The Chihuly Exhibit greatly added to the sights. They were very well placed and certainly enhanced the mood, lending to the peace and serenity of some areas, whimsy to others. And the pictures we captured were all great keepers. And almost forgot to mention the wildlife. Bees, Dragonflies, Groundhog(s), Cranes. I bet there's even the occasional Deer sighting here every now and then. Such a beautiful place. So glad I was finally able to visit.

What a beautiful place! Plenty of parking. We came for the Chihuly exhibit…read more There was an option to walk the beautiful grounds or pay to have the shuttle drive to the areas with the sculptures. It was a lot of walking as the grounds are expansive. There are gardens inside also. English gardens. Dessert gardens. Rainforest climates. Complete with giant palm trees, beautiful plants, & even birds. The glass sculptures were amazing. Huge & beautifully arranged. The Chihuly exhibit was there for a limited time. There are also a lot of permanent art sculptures that were so unique. There is a restaurant here also. We had the ice cream at the cute little cafe outside. Lots of restrooms available.

I would not choose to golf here again. One of my first frustrations was that riders are charged the…read moresame fee as golfers, which didn't seem reasonable. Pace of play was a major issue. It took nearly three hours to get through the front nine because every group on the course seemed to be waiting on every hole. When we returned to the clubhouse, a staff member named Eric? blamed our group for the delays and even went as far to blame us for "three hours of tee times." We had a standard four golfers, and the groups in front of and behind us were also waiting throughout the round, so it was difficult to understand how the slowdown was being attributed to us. Once we went to go start hole 10, we were still having to wait so not sure how that explains us being at fault for the delays! I also left feeling uncomfortable because our group was the only Mexican family I noticed around us. While I can't say for certain why the delays were being blamed on us, it was hard not to question why our group was singled out when the entire course appeared to be backed up and other groups were experiencing the same waits. We paid for 18 holes but decided to leave after 11. After being spoken to in that manner, we no longer felt comfortable continuing our round. Regardless of any pace-of-play concerns, customers should be treated respectfully. Unfortunately, the interaction with staff completely changed the atmosphere of the day and left us with a negative impression of the course.

This course is a beauty in the works, the new management is taking this golf course to the next…read morelevel, I've already played here 4 times this year and have had a great experience each time. Good pricing for an even better time.

Last time I was here, I ate the Baco and the 5/3 Burger. Times have changed. Different ballpark, no…read moremore novelty foods. Friendly staff and a family-friendly environment, but just not the same. Expensive parking, pregame music was sped up (personal pet peeve). But then I got to interact with the mascot. And all the between inning children activities. And the great music that played when the opposing player dropped a foul ball. So sure, this is more a review of the baseball than the venue itself. Come for a game and teach them to bring back the foods like old times.

I'm not a traditional baseball fan, but have enjoyed a few Whitecaps games over the years, when…read moreinvited. Most recently, we were invited into the upstairs suite...man, it is nice! The food provided was really good, and the seats and view were nice. I enjoyed the option to sit inside or outside and the ability to open and close the window. It was a fun night and I'm excited to go again. (Also, cheers to the team for winning each time I've been)

Gorgeous wedding venue! I loved how there were many different areas to gather and celebrate!read more

The wedding ceremony setting was the worst. No one could see the faces, gowns, etc. of the wedding…read moreparty including the minister. The backlighting was so severe, it was horrible. The wedding party had to be very disappointed. The food was pulled pork and it was burnt. I was just a guest. I wrote the management to see if they have curtains to block the light coming in. No reply.

Frugthaven Farm is quite different from the old Klackle's orchard that used to operate here, but…read moreit's a unique spot. I'd been curious about how the space had been transformed, so Nate and I stopped in recently while in town. The main building now houses a fresh market, coffee shop, gift shop, cider bar, and a bespoke barbershop. There is another building on the premises that is a separate boutique store called Pink & Frillos, but that wasn't open when we stopped by. It's a little bit of a lot of things, but what we experienced was nice. They also rent some part of the place as an event venue. I'm not sure if they still do u-pick apples, hayrides, corn mazes etc. or not. We ordered a meat, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich, a couple coffee drinks, and a doughnut. The employees were not overly friendly or even really smiling, so I agree that they could have been friendlier - they all seemed to be high school or college age. Our order was done quickly and we settled in to eat. The sandwich was hot and the croissant was buttery and soft. I really liked the crispy bacon on the sandwich. It was a good portion to split along with the cinnamon sugar doughnut, which was fresh and fluffy. My oat milk latte was decent but nothing special. They use Madcap coffee at Frugthaven. Overall we had a nice time and I'd come back to try the hard cider. There's some outdoor seating and the bar area looked spacious and airy. The old timey barbershop is cool, but feels a bit weird and out of place. Otherwise the other elements of the business seem to fit. They seem to be catering to an older/Millennial crowd that wants a good shot for Instagram, versus the more family-friendly farm that it used to be. Nothing wrong with that, just something to note, especially if you knew it before.

The owner missed the mark on this one. What is there to do? Unless you are older and have no kids,…read morethere's zero point to go this "farm" which isn't a "farm" it's an overpriced coffee shop that you sit next to a freezer full of beer and beef. It's like going into meijer and sitting between the shelves and drinking coffee I really don't understand what she was thinking but this business will 100% fail. Should've stuck with what the people want. A fall farm that families can spend all day at. What an epic fail

Recently renovated their whole look and the pool isn't as enjoyable as it used to be they took out…read morethe giant putting green in the back and the sandbox and replaced it with a subpar playground. Me and my homies miss the old Watermark

Best pool in Gr!!! Awesome environment, the staff keep it very cleam. The guards are sooo friendly…read more The music is progressive, and they don't play generic radio music like other places. It is ideal for meeting great people and relaxing. They also installed an awesome tiki bar this year, which is run by some very personable bartenders. If you want to have a relaxing day by the pool, this is the spot to do it.