I went on the Grand Rapids Beer Tour of the Southern Lakeshore on Labor Day Sunday. This tour…read morepackage includes 16 beer samples and transportation to Saugatuck Brewing Company (Douglas), New Holland Brewing Company (Holland), Our Brewery (Holland) and White Flame Brewery (Hudsonville). There were ten people on this trip in addition to Brian, the knowledgeable tour guide and Timmy, the charming driver. Most on the tour were strangers to me but not for long. It was a fun bunch from the cool towns of Grand Rapids, MI, Madison, WI and Austin, TX. Our first stop was Saugatuck. In addition to the four signature beers to taste, our expert guide, Megan gave us an extensive tour behind the scenes. I probably would not have tried the Neapolitan Milk Stout on my own but the tour makes you adventurous. It's a crazy good blend of strawberry, vanilla and chocolate. Next, at New Holland Brewing, we were allowed to select four beers for tasting. All were good, but don't skip the specialty page. I tasted someone else's sample of London Calling and give it five stars. We had appetizers and our server, Phil was attentive. The artichoke dip and pepperoni pinwheels were delicious and satisfying. The extensive gift shop here was a big hit. Right next door is Our Brewery. The samples here are chosen for you and I see why. Of the breweries visited this day, these were the best beers. The Coconut Porter is a standout. The final brewery was White Flame which was closed for the Labor Day weekend. The very accommodating owner, Bill White opened his place just for us. We had a behind the scene tour and you could taste any beer. All the beers were great but I give the Bourbon Barrel Cider five stars. I would highly recommend this tour. Everyone we met seemed to know and love their jobs. The day was equally entertaining for Michigan residents and those from out of state. The only negative is that you can't have plans for directly after the event. We were a little late arriving back from the 96 mile round trip. It concludes at Founders Brewing Company and that will delay you. Our group went in for drinks at this fifth, unscheduled famous brewery. I can't wait to try a different tour.

Kudos to Brian for this tour. I've been to Grand Rapids several times over the years and this was…read morea chance to tour (and be driven!) to 3 different locations in the area on a recent Saturday evening. Note that the tour is in a mini van, so it's a cozy trip for 4-6 people. With that said, Brian is a good host and worked well with the breweries to give us a variety of options at each, including info on the local brewing process and craft brewing from the experts. City Built Brewing, Crestor (owned by Saugatuck) and Kusterer Brauhaus were our 3 stops and each were a good mixture of tastes and styles.

Chances are if you've been on any tour in the city of Grand Rapids it's being led by Grand Rapids…read moreresident tour guide Caroline. The Grand Rapids, running tours encompass such a tremendous variety of tours from murals to cemeteries and everything in between. As others have mentioned don't let the name fool you running, is not required. I've been on a few of her guided tours, and always come away with a better appreciation of our city, and its rich history. Last fall we took the Fulton Street cemetery tour on Friday the 13th and despite the abysmal cold weather and steady downpour, we found the tour engaging and interesting. She almost bombards you with too much information as her notes are plentiful and her words fly quickly it can be a lot to take in. if you have the opportunity and have a curious mind, do not hesitate to join one of these tours.

Grand Rapids Running Tours is an awesome way to explore Grand Rapids! Any of the tours can be…read morewalked, so you don't have to be a runner to enjoy them. My boyfriend and I recently did a special tour of the Rad Women public art project throughout downtown Grand Rapids with GR Running Tours. Our guide Caroline was super friendly, energetic, enthusiastic, and fun to listen to! She made sure to keep everyone in the large group together and kept a pace that was manageable for all. We learned about all the women depicted in the murals as well as the local artists who painted them. The tour we took was 3+ miles but they offer shorter tours with all sorts of themes, including architecture, art, haunted spots, the history of Beer City USA, firehouses, etc.! There are many options. The tours are great for visitors and locals alike, as there is so much history to be learned. Highly recommended!

If you are looking for a fun way to explore the city of Grand Rapids and like to laugh, look no…read morefurther! Amy and Will, the hosts, are hysterical and have a lot of perspective and interesting facts about the city. You can even enjoy a drink or two on the bus if you'd like. Don't miss this one!!

We really enjoy making the drive out here every fall. It's a great value for everything that's…read moreincluded with admission, especially compared to some other pumpkin patches where you have to pay extra for things like the corn maze or individual activities and before you know it you're closer to $20-30 for everything. I believe admission was around $12 per person for ages 3 and up and there was plenty for our boys to do. The playground area, zip lines, balance beams, corn barn, corn maze, and hayride out to the pumpkin patch are all included. You do pay separately for the pumpkins, but there are different sizes and the prices seemed very reasonable. Our kids especially loved the zip lines and all of the different farm-style activities. They also have things like a football toss, basketball shoot, ping-pong tables, and other activities that you don't always find at a traditional pumpkin patch. There's a small area with goats that you can feed, too. There aren't a ton of live animals, but it's still a fun little addition. Couple food trucks near the back, another donuts I think their own and Pero pizza. We didn't try the apple cannons this time, but they looked pretty fun. There was a line, and our boys are probably still a little young to appreciate that one anyway. And of course, you can't come here without getting the donuts! The line was really long, but it moved surprisingly quickly. They clearly have a good system down. The apple cider slushies were also delicious. My wife waited in that line, so I can't speak to the price , but everything we had was tasty. There's also a small child playground outside the main admission area. Overall, we had a really enjoyable day. Between the activities, pumpkin picking, food, and everything that's included with admission, we feel like you get quite a bit for your money. It's become one of those places we enjoy coming back to every fall, and we'd definitely recommend it for families looking for a fun fall outing.

Had to leave with two disappointed kids because after paying $15 a person over 2 years old. The…read morekids were asked twice to stop playing because the tour school groups have priority because they have set schedule. Had a screaming little girl who's 1 because after riding in the pumpkin train for not even 2 mins she had to get off for other kids. we did get our money back but what waste of our time. if we would known paying customers would be treated so unfairly would never went.

I had a wonderful time on the Grand Rapids walking tour. I live in the area and was amazed at all…read moreof the things I walk by every day that have such a rich history. I am excited to participate in more tours with Discovering Michigan. Keep doing great work!

We used The Magic Shuttle for our wedding in March of 2022. I was most likely a pain to work with…read moreas our schedule changed and we added a late night shuttle for our guests a couple weeks prior to our wedding date. Matt, the owner was great to work with and clearly laid out the expectations. Day of, the first shuttle, driven by Steve, for our pictures was there early and was very great to work with. He clearly laid out the ground rules and they were easy to follow. I basically handed him off to the photographer in terms of where to be and what to do. There was a gap in time where we were gone walking around downtown GR and our driver got worried about us and called my cell, which I had left in the bus....Suggestion for anyone day of is to bring your phone off the shuttle. I appreciated his concern and willingness to help. At our next stop he reminded me to bring my phone(lol). We got our photos done early so we drove around town just playing music before we got back to our venue. At reception, Matt, the owner stopped by to see how everything was going. I really appreciated that he took the time out of his day with his crew already working with our guests to ensure nothing was missing. Post ceremony we had a shuttle for our guests to the hotels. Another driver, also named Matt, was driving this bus. I forgot to mention we had a second block rate at a different hotel. I brought it up and the Matt's were able to accommodate. Everyone said they got a kick out of these guys. Last ride of the night, Matt ensured me no one was left behind and he had double checked. I really appreciated that he had the consideration of my guests which I did. If I ever need another shuttle, I will definitely use the team at The Magic Shuttle and recommend to any one I know.

Definitely not worth the money! My friends and I reserved this "tour" and it was not as advertised…read more The bus picks you up in the weirdest/sketchiest parking lot and drops you off at bars, that's it. That's what they expect you to pay $300+ for. The bars were packed and no reservations were made for our tour group, so some bars had up to an hour wait. We had to eventually find our own bar down the block to not waste the hour sitting around. On top of all of that, the ride was not safe! The bus had no seatbelts and our driver was speeding like we were being chased. Don't waste your money on this poorly planned and unsafe riding "tour". I would give zero stars if I could.m

I have a few pros and cons but overall this was a nice campground. Definitely a good one for the…read morekids, but I'd get a spot close to the playground and pool because they are weird about parking by the pool. We were all the way at the other end of the campground and it's a pretty long walk back to the store/pool. First of all we met a guy outside who said he was "just the guy on the golf cart" but he gave off very rude vibes. Like when we asked if we can park by the pool he said "we would especially like it if you parked at your campsite".. in a very rude way. The lady showed us where we can park though, so that was nice. He also made a big deal about me getting $100 cash back and acted like he had to charge me a ton, when it was only $3. Honestly if I based this place on his attitude alone I would not come back. I really hope he is not the owner. I bought like 6 slim Jim/cheese sticks and ate maybe 5 between everyone in my campsite and realized when I got home that they were expired!! So gross! Like why not check your expiration dates?? But the pool and showers were VERY NICE for a campground. They have some very cool activities on weekends. The river access is AMAZING and the river wasn't flowing fast so we were able to use an inflatable kayak and just go up and back down the river instead of parking a car somewhere else. The porta potty is super spidery and cobwebby so that was disappointing. They need to spend more time keeping them clean!! Mini golf looked nice but costs $3 a person. That's dumb to me since it's something we assumed came with the cost! Also, you have to pay a deposit on literally everything. $10 to be able get a key fob to get back in the locked gate after hours. I think that is ridiculous. And $2 just for the code to get in the pool. Why wouldn't they just leave it unlocked?? Very strange power dynamic at this campground. It feels like they think they own you while you are camping here. I felt like a child with parents watching over me. Also, the noise ordinance is NOT enforced. I didn't mind, but some with little babies in tents might. It is VERY LOUD in tents at night. This is an extremely crowded campground, small sites. Lots of traffic throughout the day because the pool and store is such a far walk. Bathrooms are a far walk from most sites Overall, I would come here again. It's very well kept and we didn't get very dirty at all!

I love the place. The folks were friendly and accommodating. My site was flat, well shaded and a…read morefull hook up. Store has lots of supplies of a varied nature. Too cold for canoeing in mid October but we don't usually go out for that anyway. Some very distant traffic noise that is not a problem. A very big rug might be challenging for some but I parked my 41' RV with 22' trailer attached. I took advantage of the "pay for three nights and the fourth is free" deal which makes it a great value also. Stay up top near the office for the best experience. Some sites on the river are trashy and trailers look abandoned. We'll be back.

The best ride in the city of Grand Rapids if you are here, please come check them out. You get to…read more karaoke you get to oh my the best.