This is another fantastic MUST SEE Frank Lloyd Wright home…read more After seeing this one, my fiance and I have decided that we will try our very best to go and tour all of Frank's houses. When you pull up to this house, there is a neighborhood that is built around it. Everything preserved though that is on the property, so no need to worry. Sadly, it was raining when we went, but we still were able to have a great experience. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and went quite in depth for each part of the house. I think the tour was about an hour or so. These types of houses are very interesting because while you are being told about how the room was built, how it was used or something else related to Frank or the house, you can truly picture yourself as a member of the family that lived in the house. The tour is so great I'd do it again! Photos attached are from online. No phones allowed so I left mine in the car. Only posting pictures from the outside. See for yourself for the inside!

We were lucky to arrange a private tour--it was off-season and the house was normally closed for…read moretours. Our guides were Harvey and Steve, who took us through every part of the house and answered all of our questions. Steve was a patient and knowledgeable guide, and Harvey provided a wealth of stories and anecdotes that added to our appreciation of the house. As an early Wright Usonian, Affleck is well worth a visit, especially in understanding how these houses and plans evolved over time.

This unique landmark standing in the median of Hall Rd. between Hayes and Schoenherr in the Golden…read moreCorridor of Sterling Heights has become the talk of the town by both the locals and visitors to our area. From its early beginnings when some were scratching their heads at the thought of this round object sitting in the median and then finally it's construction, it has become a conversation piece as it's sits along the busy thoroughfare. It's definitely growing on the residents who drive past it everyday. At night it is illuminated in colorful hues of purple/pink or blue and during the holidays, in green and red. It's even referenced in some Pure Michigan spoofs, as being called "The Golden Butthole". Although some have said it's an eyesore and would only consider it worthy of one star, others say it's kind of quirky, which would bump it up to two. The title of 'unofficial' landmark could possibly qualify it for three. Having our own conversation piece in the middle of one of the busiest thoroughfares, bumps it up to four. Last but not least, some would say it's originality and uniqueness is worthy of five stars. So, as expected opinions differ widely. While some remain neutral on how they feel, others either love it or hate it. In fact, it's sometimes the 'butt' of jokes and others 'pooh pooh' the design. However you look at it, it's here to stay and it's ours to embrace. I choose to look on the positive side, especially in today's uncertain world. It stands strong and proud as it grabs the attention of everyone driving past. Beauty is and always will be in the eye of the 'behole-der'. Check out the other Pure Michigan spoofs on YouTube. Sterling Heights isn't alone in it's head tilting, eyebrow raising piece of art. But we can definitely say for sure that it's home to a 'golden' ring surrounded by 'Sterling' (Heights). If you're driving along M-59 in Sterling Heights, remember it's real name.... The Halo. Our quirky little landmark in our small corner of the world. #PureMichigan

I like the design of Hall Road and the inclusion of this structure. I think it definitely offers…read moreelegance to something that would otherwise be mundane.

This unassuming fountain has been wrapped in wired fencing during the massive RO park and…read morerenovation rehaul, which moved and developed all new buildings for the police station and the city hall to place them closer to the 44th District court and built a massive parking structure to support all of the staff and guests at the Henry Ford offices and walk-in clinic on the other side of the fountain. I don't recall how long the fountain has been shrouded in fencing, but it's been quite a while and yet it sits quietly every day and month that passes for the wire fences to be removed and for all passerby's to take notice of the star statues at the base and the ever defying gravity couple at the top. I pass by this statue at least twice a day or more. It used to have a line of trees along the pathway to the fountain and smatterings of old trees surrounding it too. I do hope the city will reinstall that picturesque walkway I have come to love every holiday season on my evening walks in town, it will be a huge blemish to the city, if the beauty of the fountain and surroundings are lost during this renovation.

This space is a fantastic indoor/outdoor event venue…read more I helped with setup for the Packards and Pints event, which utilized both indoor and outdoor spaces. There was plenty of room for everyone. The main indoor space holds several tables and is equipped with a kitchen and restrooms. We also used a smaller barn for serving guests and used the huge lawn for vendor and beverage tents. There was also plenty of room on the grounds for a variety of food trucks and display cars for a car show. A full band was set up in an area large enough for a nice bandstand. I spoke with a woman who volunteers regularly at the venue. She had nothing but nice things to say about the management. Every inch of the grounds was clean and well-maintained. I'd definitely recommend it for events and special occasions.

I recently attended a wedding here, and it was lovely. The venue hosted the nuptials outdoors…read moreamongst the trees, and it was beautiful. An older vehicle drove the newly married couple around after the "I dos." After the ceremony, we moved indoors, which was adorned with pretty lighting and the tables were set up spectacularly. The venue was clean and they set up a drink stand when you walked in, having some popular mixed drinks available to be taken right away instead of waiting. The old car inside the reception area was a nice touch, and I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was (see the photos). I also came here for a private photo shoot about 1.5-2 years ago, and it is a lovely venue for a myriad of events.

This was truly one of the most beautiful properties I've ever seen for a wedding -- romantic,…read moretimeless, and incredibly classy. The setting itself is stunning, and the staff were exceptional. I loved that they offered a tour of the mansion for the guests, which made the experience feel even more special. The indoor and outdoor spaces were equally gorgeous, creating a peaceful yet enchanting atmosphere throughout the event. I highly recommend having your wedding here!

We did the Christmas walking tour through the old Dodge mansion known as Meadow brook Farms. This…read moreis a beautiful 85,000 square foot house with a fireplace in every room. For the self walking tour the have over 50 Christmas trees decorated as are the various bedrooms, living rooms, ballrooms, etc...There are plenty of guides that can give you history and stories of the original owners and how this estate came to be. The tour 1 hour tour was nice but a bit pricey at $25 each and they did not honor the senior discount on the day we went. Still, a nice walk through.

If you live in Troy and have never been to the Troy Museum then shame on you! ;-)…read more The Troy Museum & Historic Village is a Mini-me version of Greenfield Village, but it's all about Troy. It has about ten historic structures, with plans to add two more after the purchase of the adjoining property. There isn't much of a museum in the main building, but most of the structures are from the 1800's and give you a feel for what life in rural Troy was like back then. The village consist of a log cabin (1840), a Greek Revival-style home (1865), a one room school house (Poppleton School 1877), a print shop, wagon shop, general store (1918), Old Troy Church (1837) and town hall building (1900). Information provided tells you where these structures were located in Troy. For example, the general store and the Old Troy Church were both originally located in Troy Corners (Livernois and Square Lake). Admission is free, but donation are gladly accepted. It doesn't take more than 45 minutes to view all the properties. Check out the websites for special events. You can even get married in the church and they rent out the gazebo in the center of the green for meetings, workshops and receptions. Take a step back in history and visit this quaint little museum. I knew I loved Troy for some reason!

The Village currently has Tai Chi classes going on. As of June 5 they will have Yoga on the Green…read more Gwen Dickerson of Explore Yoga in Troy will once again be the instructor. On April 26 the Thursday Tea at Two will feature Douglass Houghton, Michigan's version of Daniel Boone. Call 248-524-3570 for this and future offerings at the Village!

I love Sheila and the whole chamber team! They are always a positive and supportive influence in…read morethe community and really strive to help our local businesses succeed.

From the owner: The Troy Chamber promotes an environment that builds successful businesses and a thriving…read morecommunity. We provide leadership through service and regional collaboration. The Chamber champions integrity, diversity, innovation and sustainability.

Growing up in Birmingham I never even thought about how lucky I am to have this gem in my…read moreneighborhood. This theater is wonderful! The employees are always friendly, the food is amazing and the recliners are unmatched. Recently we went to see a movie that was close to 3 hours long and it was such a comfortable enjoyable time! I asked to see the manager (Rocco) to let him know and he was genuinely pleased to hear it! You can tell that Rocco and all of the employees take great pride in their work!

Staff is very nice and friendly. The place is very narrow when you walk in the concession stand is…read moreat the doors. No one checked for our tickets. There was a guy by the stairs to upstairs theatres. The lobby was clean and well maintained. The bathrooms were very dirty, papers towels everywhere, the stalls floors around the toilets were wet and pooling liquid. The theatre itself the chair head rests were cracked and peeling. I didn't want to have touch my head. The chairs reclined but the seatings need to be repaired. I did like that they dropped off your concessions at your seats. They also offered real melted butter but at a $2 up charge.

This is a great spot. We were welcomed in nicely. The servers serve quick but the our server had no…read moresmiles or check in and no friend talking, just took orders and brought it out. Food is ok, my friend has been here years ago and he said the food use to me so delicious but now it's not. There was no season on the fried and strong taste of vinegar in the cabbage. The live music was very good and relaxing to us. The environment was was great. One of the entertainers has worked with Aretha Franklin in previous years. This lounge has been open for 91 years. The music part is the best. Lastly, it is highly priced. $25 per person to attend, food price and high cocktail price. I really want to come back again for the wonderful music entertainment.

I went to Bakers with my husband probably 15/20 years ago. I was making plans with a group of…read morefriends who wanted some jazz. I looked at their website and was happy to find a jazz band with a bassist (every Sunday night according to the website). I'd even looked at YouTube videos of the bassist and he was just what we wanted. My group of 12 made plans and went. To our dismay the band was different from that advertised on their site. Don't get me wrong, they were good but they played contemporary music and my group of older ones (55-85 yo) was looking for Jazz. That was disappointing. Second, the food. It was just ok. Several had the smothered pork chops and all said they were too salty. The whole wings were pretty good, seasoned and fried well. The other meals were hit or miss. The decor hasn't changed, ever! But that may be part of its vibe. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Still, I think we'll look for a different Jazz spot going forward.