An absolute pleasure of a course. It's hidden away in the town of Frankenmuth so many wouldn't…read moreexpect to find a place of this stature in a tourist trap, but it is. The fairways are extremely well manicured and thick, but not heavy....if that makes sense. It's pricey, but worth it. It's always been worth it.

My wife and I stopped in the City of Frankenmuth on the way back from Northern Michigan to play a…read moreround of golf at The Fortress Golf Course. Over the years, I had often heard good things about this course located in Saginaw County but I'd never had a chance to play it. Like I had done many times before, I set up our tee time online a few days in advance. I was very impressed with the courtesy of the Pro Shop staff when they called me the morning of our round to let me know that golf carts would be only allowed on the cart paths due to a big storm the night before. That was a classy move by the Pro Shop staff and I really appreciated the heads-up. Despite the heavy rains the night before, we found the golf course to be in beautiful shape. In an area that is generally pretty flat, The Fortress has been designed to effectively utilize natural elevations to bring additional beauty to the golf course. An unusual highlight of our round was seeing a red fox in a sand trap on Hole # 16. And wouldn't you know, my ball end up in that trap! Overall, we really enjoyed our round at The Fortress and look forward to playing here again in the future. 5 stars!

I was a member for years and it is a great course. When I signed up in the early 2000's it took…read moreme around 3 years to get into the club due to the wait list. I am no longer a member as I no longer play golf due to an unrelated injury that makes it painful to play. My kids and wife really did not have much interest in golfing, so I decided to drop my membership. The other poster who said that the pro said "you will never get in" was talking about the fact there was a 4 year wait list around that time, not about his attire. When I was a member, the people were always friendly and I could usually strike up a game by myself, or get together with someone else who was playing by themselves or less than a foursome. This is a GOLF Club more than a "Country Club" as there is no swimming pool, or tennis courts...

Me and my friends received a free 18 hole outing from a benefit to Clio Country Club. We were…read moretreated poorly and chastised twice. Once for driving the cart to close to the rope surrounding the greens and then told to let members play thru no matter how many behind us . We were very respectful of the course being seasoned golfers ourselves. The course is beautiful but I would not feel comfortable golfing there again.

Beautiful course, low key and lots of fun! I just started learning to play golf and my fiancé takes…read moreme here to get comfortable and they offer lessons also! The course is well kept, the staff is very friendly and the campers are also pretty nice also! Great place to play!

Excellent staff, waitresses, and groundsmen! Fun, challenging course! Beautiful grounds!read more

Greens are in good shape and large enough for approach shots. Both fairway and green side bunkers…read moreare well maintained. Beware of the blue and white tee boxes; you cannot find a level area in which to tee-up and stand. This puts all golfers at a disadvantage, and they don't even realize that handicap. A tee box should be as level as your floor. Cart paths have been neglected and the buildings are showing their age. The name should be changed to golf course, a country club is an upscale property.

Perfect place to go before heading kit to kayak Pictured Rocks. Varied menu and quick service.read more

Awesome place for toddlers and young kids especially for a waterpark. The other big hotel down the…read moreroad is definitely better for older kids, teenagers, and even adults. Very easy to book online and be sure to get a rewards sign up. We did a package that included pizza and pop, a chicken dinner at Zehnders, and a breakfast buffet for both mornings. The hotel is easy to spot next to Bronner's. The theme of gnomes and fairies is so adorable. Staff are awesome! They were so sweet to my daughter and us. Whether it was our waitress, lifeguards at the waterpark, or the front desk. We were able to check in early, so be sure to ask! Our room was one of the older rooms and was one of the ADA compliant rooms, which has larger doorways, no bathtub, a queen bed, and a seating area with a fireplace. The room decorations and everything in it are original. It's very desperately needs to get a facelift. The room was right off of the front desk in waterpark, so walking to the action only took a few steps. I noticed there is no recycling bin. There was a mini refrigerator, but the temperature control wasn't the greatest. Carpet was buckling. The seating area did have a pullout couch, but the couch itself was slippery with the fabric and pretty uncomfortable. Not sure how well house keeping was. There was a Nerf gun instructions paperwork behind one of our bedside nightstands. The water pressure was awesome. The bedding felt clean and the bed overall was comfortable. Housekeeping was able to give us a few more towels off their cleaning cart, which was nice. There is an arcade, but it's definitely not as big as the other hotel down the street. It's very crammed into one room. The pizza and cheese bread was absolutely delicious. Was not expecting that for a kid themed hotel. The breakfast buffet was plentiful, but the buffet items don't change. So the second day we were already kind of sick of the options. They do a nightly movie night in the lobby at 8 PM. If our daughter was older, we definitely would've snuggled up in the lobby to watch the movie. The waterpark was our favorite. Our daughter is just over two, and I was so surprised at how many things she was able to do. She even got to go on a waterslide with us, holding her to go down. Also, she was able to go down a waterslide all by herself, so she thought she was super cool! At the hotel down the street, there's barely anything for a two-year-old to do at their waterpark. She absolutely loved being able to wade in the water with the toddler pool going up to 2 feet. She also was brave enough to go under the big bucket that splashes. We stayed two nights and I think we went to the waterpark at least four or five times and she never got sick of it. There is a security checkpoint for the waterpark. Security will put UV light on your wristband to make sure it's not a fake also go through any bags that you're bringing into the waterpark. Do not bring towel towels, the waterpark provides towels for you. Additionally, they provide lifejackets. There are plenty of tables and chairs all along both water parks, the old side and the new side. The new side wasn't as toddler friendly. There was a small slide she could go down, otherwise there really wasn't much else for her to do. We had a great stay and I think with them updating all of the hotel rooms, I think Zehnder's is the place to be!

This truly breaks my heart to write because we have loved this facility for so many years…read more We have been bringing our children here annually (sometimes multiple times a year) since 2013. But recently in the last few years, we have noticed a shift (some things they may not directly have control over). But this past weekend was bad and we felt it was time to update our review to reflect what is happening now. From the second you walk into their lobby, throughout the hallways, seeping into the rooms, and even penetrating the waterpark areas, all you can smell is that legalized recreational product (I'm sure you can guess what I'm talking about). It's disgusting, lingering scent persisting everywhere. It clings onto your clothing, suitcase, EVERYTHING. And if you get a room that was previously occupied by guests who partake in that, it reeks of it for your whole stay! Adding to this, you can continuously find bandaids, hair and hair extensions floating in the water and lying around on the ground. Many children/teens are running wild (being very disrespectful) with no adult in sight. This place has lost its charm for us and it truly is sad. This was a vacation we looked forward to annually with our children and have created so many beautiful memories but sadly, it no longer does and then to add the price continuously increasing (which we knew would happen). If the smell of recreational products, filthy areas, and disrespectful guests is your vibe, then this is the place for you. What once used to be our favorite has sadly shifted over the last few years.

We had an awesome time at Bavarian Blast Waterpark. This place is massive! Tons of fantastic water…read moreslides for both kids and adults, a cute little wave pool, a lazy river, and even a full water basketball area with multiple hoops. But our favourite part? The adults-only swim area and bar, which extends outside. Even in the colder weather, it was incredible; the water was perfectly hot/warm and made for such a relaxing experience. Overall, we had a super fun time here and definitely recommend checking it out if you're staying in Frankenmuth! For more travel and food reviews, check out our YouTube channel -- A&M Roam!

We got half day passes in the morning around 11:30 and stayed until 2:30 and we tuckered ourselves…read moreout! We did 5 different slides, theres so many to choose from. Theres a toboggan one that you lay flat down and you can race the person next to you as its timed and you can see your time when your finished! My husband and i did it several times trying to beat our previous scores. The tube slides are great, I absolutely loved the big 6 person raft, that one definitely takes some quick turns making it very thrilling. Make sure you keep your back against the raft and hold on tight though! When we got off the first time i thought we were done moving and i started to move and i conked my head on the side as we were getting out so make sure your getting out after theyve pulled the raft into their special area and then it gets carried back up for the next riders. The swim up bar was fun, water was warmer and you can even swim outside which was very neat as its a little chilly today we got to see the steam coming off the water. The drinks were a little pricey at 16$ each but they were good. But two drinks at 33$ is a bit much after we already paid 40$ each to get in. So can i at least get a few dollars off or something? Like do the people get a discount who stay here? Im not sure. But its a great place to wear out your kids while you chill in the bar or lazy river. The wave pool wasnt open so we didnt get to use that at all my husband was bummed about that he really wanted to see the dragon squirt water out of his "tuba" instrument.

This weekend was my second time at the park. I have now went during the day and at night. Both were…read moreamazing experiences. In the two hour time frame you should be able to get through a few courses. Both times I went I was able to make it through three courses. That was also with a little break in between each one. It is fun and a great work out. The staff have always been friendly and great. They do a great job at explaining how to make it through the course. They are also always available if you need any assistance while on an obstacle. Highly recommend it for all ages.

Awesome experience! We did the twilight climb. Very cool with all the lights. Can't wait to do it…read moreagain.

Fun place, sometimes. The beer selection on tap there is for rednecks but staff has always been…read morecool. Good for Pool, darts and obviously bowling. The bar is usually really darkly lit so watch out, she might not really be that hot and you might have just taken home a 3 and not an 8

Kids get a Free game for every A on their report card. Great for Clio, great for bowling, great for…read morekids. Children cannot get enough encouragement to learn. Good grades have benefits in life. Great fun for the cost of shoes plus parents games. I spend the savings treating my family to snacks from the kitchen.