33 Best Stops Between Ludington and Manitowoc (2024)

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It’s a must visit place accordingly to me if you are visiting Holland MI. Kids will love this place. My daughter simply loves this place.Pros:* Decent entry fees(They provided free pass for the next visit too as we entered the village 3 hours before the closing time)* Unlimited rides* kids friendly. You can say it’s a paradise for kids.* So many activities to do.* Dutch style buildings and staff with Dutch costumes give you pure Dutch feel.

Dutch Village is a step back in time. You can be weighed to see if you are a witch. You can buy a whole cheese wheel. You can ride a vintage Ferris Wheel. You can learn to Dutch dance. You can walk a goat. You can go inside a chicken coop with the birds.Dutch village is amazing for everyone in your group. The young, the old, the in between - everyone finds something they love.On Special weekends you may find a Queens Party, a Pirate Festival, a Renaissance weekend… you never know what you might see.

Fun little place. Interesting selection of merchandise and food products to browse and purchase. Cool that they do demos of things like cheese making and wooden shoe making and traditional dance, etc.Entrance fee is a bit high based on the available activities that are included once inside, but nothing crazy. Worth a stop to check it out with the family. Looks like they are adding some new attractions as well including axe throwing.

Not been here o a long time.It is was a nice to day.Why not go enjoy the day in Holland Michigan.Its changed slot. And that's a good thing. I still want to go to the tulip garden. Never been there.Next I will. Go early for sure!

Fun but definitely tourist-y destination in Holland exploring the area's Dutch roots and ancestry. Lots of fun activities, exhibits, dances, and animals for little ones to play with and enjoy. Knowledgeable and friendly staff who love showing off their exhibits. Very walkable and a great place to spend an afternoon.

We had a wonderful visit at Dutch village. Our children are 8,6, and 2 and they really enjoyed themselves. They liked the rides, and I liked taking pictures of flowers! I appreciated that the food wasn’t wildly overpriced. Overall, a nice visit.

A group of 23 of us took a day trip and came to the Dutch Village in Holland, Michigan. Many of the tulips are gone,, But we still had shopping, coffee shops, rides on the ferris wheel and other rides, and we all watched the last dance performance by a group of dancers depicting Dutch dancing. Some of our group even participated in one of the dances! That was fun to watch. A great day at the Dutch Village! Thank you, Dutch Village for your friendliness and kindness! Enjoyable day!!

This place was such a cute and fun cloudy day activity to do with kids! Ages ranged from 5 to 65 in our group, and everyone loved it! We did cheese tasting, stroopwaffel making, rode so many rides, tried on wooden shoes, and had an amazing time! We were there from open at 10 until a little over an hour before close at 7(we did leave to go get lunch and swim, returning is free). We recommend this to anyone!!

I took my family here, it was the 1st time visiting and it was wonderful. All the stuff there is to do and learn is great, but I think the best part is the workers who truly seem to enjoy their jobs and were very friendly, very educational, and took the time to answer any of our questions.

This place is perfect for a fun, educational visit, and it's great for all ages! Price is reasonable, and you get to learn about wooden shoes, how to make cheese, watch a traditional dance, etc. There's a fun place area for the younger kids, a petting zoo, carousel, ferris wheel. Definitely recommend!

This place is very rich in history. This is a really cool place for kids to go and see the history of Dutch settling in Holand MI. It has a couple of carousel playgrounds, animals trying on of the wooden shoes and how they are made. They have lots of exhibits on how thing were made, period correct clothing and much more. I would recommend taking your younger kids here.

This little village was cute, had a great gift shop, food and activities for small children. The rides are dated and meant for children but it was all part of the experience. We rode the swings, ferris wheel and carousel and everyone had a good time! We petted some cute animals at the barn area and overall it was fun! The place is so cute and plenty of opportunities for photos!

Our family and us hung out there and spent the day. We have kids so this was perfect place for them to do and learn. Not badly priced too. Each kid got a waffle and hot chocolate and we made memories. Over all I would say it was a decent value for the money especially now they've expanded. Way improved.

This was such a fun little experience. There were a lot of cute little shops, opportunities to learn about the culture, fun foods (definitely hit up the cheese store! Theres a variety of cheeses to try any buy!) and a ton of photo ops! A few rides for the kids and the petting zoo was so adorable!!! There was also a discount for ordering tickets online so we did that from the parking lot!

My family attended Dutch village on a Saturday. It wasn't too busy. We bought our tickets online which came to $15 a person, 3 and under are free, if you buy them there its $17 a person. My daughter was able to ride all the rides at 40in tall. It Looked like you had to be around 32-34in tall to be able to ride. The animals were our favorite part. They were so lovable and wanted all the attention. You could interact with them, which was nice. I recommend going. We were there for around 4 hours.

My husband and I went to Dutch Village for the first time while we were visiting family. We really enjoyed it! They had a live show of Klompers , and at the end, they gave the audience the chance to get up and join them. They also have an area where they have animals like baby goats, Llamas, and pigs. So many other things to do, like tour an old fashion Dutch school room, cheese tasting, wooden shoe carving and souvenir shops.

We visited 2 years ago and def see a huge improvement in all the buildings and overall park. There’s more fun things for the kids to do!We loved the petting farm specially the chickens🫶🏻.You have to try the freshly made Wafers next to the fudge store.We appreciate all the costumes, the dancing show and all the hard work from each and every person that works here.Coming to this place has become a tradition now!

I didn’t have much expectation before going. We all ended up enjoying couple hours there. It’s a small park. They set up many ‘shows’ - dancing , clogs making, staff explaining in individual building. I leant much more the Dutch culture here than my previous trips in the actual Holland. There are many old machines, displays which are well kept. All staff are friendly and are passionate sharing their knowledge with us. Although the rides are more for young kids , my 10-year old said the park is the highlight of our visit in this town. Definitely recommend this place to any family’s travellers.

First time visiting Holland. This place is very cute! There is a lot to see. Beautiful! Great for kids! They have farm animals, Ferris wheel, swings, ice cream, etc. Highly recommended 👌

I’m glad I didn’t listen to the negative comments and went to check it out myself. My husband and I went today and had a great time. Lots of great demonstrations and even got free samples. Loved learning about the Dutch history. Bought tickets online $16/person.

Dutch village is very nice place to get familiar with old life style of Dutch people. A lot to see and specials are the dance and kids play stations 🚉. Staff are very cooperative, when we were at this village it suddenly started raining and becoming dark. They started to close all outlets but we couldn’t move our since we had less than six month kid in the rain, so they arranged jackets and umbrellas ☔️ for us to move to safe place into restaurant. It needs atleast a day to go through entire village so keep time n make entry.

While we were in Holland, Michigan, we discovered Nelis’ Dutch Village. We explored the store and the gardens, both of which are fantastic places. Being a photographer, I take photos everywhere I go, and this trip was no exception. I always start taking photos on the road to our destination, capturing the journey as well as the destination. Once we arrived, I continued to photograph everything. Holland is a very charming town with wonderful shops, and Nelis’ Dutch Village is certainly a highlight.

Beautiful little slice of Holland. Good food, especially cheeses. Great entertainment for the kids. The young staff there really put their heart into their roles. Thoroughly enjoyed visiting. Don’t miss the Klompendans dancers!

Nice place to enjoy with family. Especially for children’s . So many activities ,rides. If you are planning a trip is better to buy tickets online. (Online $16) otherwise $18per head.Also you can enjoy the Dutch dance performance as well as lessons.

Fun experience! Only place we could find with parking for Tulip Time. Tried to go to Windmill island gardens twice this same day, but the lot was full both times. We enjoyed the tulips and decorations. There were free cheese samples out at the cheese store. There are several rides that adults can ride, but it looked like they were mostly for kids. The petting zoo was fun. Animal food cones were a $1. We enjoyed the Dutch dancing. Staff were friendly. Would recommend.

We purchased a dozen tickets for our family and visited the village for about four hours. It's the perfect place to visit if you have young kids under the age of 10.After the entry fee, your kids can try the rides as much as they like. They have areas where you can sample 24 flavors of cheeses or over a dozen flavors of fudge. The cheeses and fudge are great hits and you can tell that they are made fresh.There is also a "petting zoo" where you can hold chickens and pet some bunnies. I think this place is a must-stop if you are visiting the area. 5/5

Very interesting place to visit for tulips festival. We purchased tickets online right in front of the entrance. Tickets are good for the whole day so can leave and come back. Lots of activities to do! We went last weekend of April and all tulips were blooming already

Hung out here on a cloudy afternoon in Holland, MI and I feel like it’s important to commend young employees that really take pride in their position. Most of the kids working here were all dressed for their part and from the dance squad to the merry go round you could tell they spent a lot of time getting the park ready for patrons. The park was clean and well maintained. Everyone was very knowledgeable and everyone we talked to always had a smile and kind words to share. Thanks to all!

This is a really cute, quaint, local "theme park" located within Holland. It is set up to look like a mini-Netherlands, with lots of lessons and activities available to entertain a variety of audiences, especially children. Having been to Amsterdam before, there were a couple of moments when I found myself being reminded of that part of the world as we explored this park. The people that work here are very warm and friendly, and they work hard to maintain the park's overall theme.This park is a great place to visit if you are on a field trip, or if you are visiting with family that has (younger) kiddos!

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12350 James St, Holland, MI 49424, USA

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This was more enjoyable than I had originally thought. The flowers were beautiful. Can't even imagine what it would look like when the tulips are in bloom. The gift ship was small and quaint and the carousel was being enjoyed by kids. The outdoor organ was fun. I even saw a few teens dancing and having fun being silly. That was really nice. The windmill was beautiful and going inside to hear the history from one of the employees was worth it.

Visiting Windmill Island Gardens in May was a breathtaking experience, especially with the abundance of tulips in full bloom. The gardens were a riot of color, with thousands of tulips creating a vibrant and picturesque landscape.The highlight of the visit was undoubtedly the authentic Dutch windmill, which adds a charming and unique touch to the gardens. The well-maintained pathways and thoughtfully designed flower beds made it a joy to explore every corner of this beautiful park.In addition to the stunning tulips, the gardens feature a variety of other flowers and plants, making it a delightful place for nature lovers and photographers alike. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, providing interesting insights into the history and horticulture of the gardens.Overall, Windmill Island Gardens is a must-visit destination in May. The explosion of tulips and the serene, picturesque environment make it a perfect spot for a peaceful stroll and a memorable day out.

This is a beautiful place to come and stroll, they have a marsh with all kinds of wildlife. The windmill is very fascinating to tour, the historic street organ was beautiful, just to see this historic gem and to see the inside and how it works was amazing and a wonderful learning experience. They have gift shops and a carousel that gives free rides every hour. I enjoyed my walk through this Netherlandish replica. I loved the women walking around in classic Dutch clothing and shoes. I recommend everyone take their family at least one time. You don’t have to go during the tulip festival I believe it’s something you can do all year round.

Stopped here for a quick visit on an RV trip. Beautiful grounds, lovely windmill, and enthusiastic staff who are eager to engage and teach about Dutch culture and the grinding process of the windmill. The gardens were well manicured and gorgeous. Kids enjoyed the carousel which runs every 30 min at no additional fee. The only downside was for as much as it cost to get in there wasn’t much to do except see the windmill, organ, and carousel. Was still worth the visit just thought it was a bit overpriced.

This place was beautiful. Workers were dressed up in authentic Dutch clothing and were very friendly and helpful, answering all the questions that I had. There are so many things to see and do. It would be best to come early May when all the tulip fields are in bloom. Everything was so well taken care of and just breathtaking. I will be bringing the rest of my family back to check this area out again.

Great place to just walk around. We came to see the Tulips. We climbed up inside the windmill. It is an interesting museum and garden. It's worth the price, because of the amount of time and work it must take to take care of this place.

I was really excited to come here. We live 3 hours away. I looked up the best time to see the tulips and I found tulip festival is the best time. So we planned and drove 3 hours here. Then, we sat in traffic forever, only to finally get to the entrance just to see the parking lot is closed, and then we finally found parking downtown. Walk all the way up just to be told there is an hour wait to get tickets. So we wait to get tickets. Come in to overcrowded Park, and the flowers were mostly half dead. And if there were okay ones, there was a mob of people everywhere. I exepted fields of flowers, but in reality, it was only 4. I feel like the festival should have started sooner before all the flowers died. If the flowers looked good, it would have been all worth it.

More fun than we expected. 4 adults and 3 teenagers. Friendly staff. We watched the 2 educational videos first, saw the vintage self playing organ, then toured the windmill. The gift shop had a nice cheese sampling area, and a place to try on wood shoes. Lots to shop for. Would love to come again during the tulip season.

Great place to visit! Amazing tulips! Open to the public. $12 per person. Gift shop, and food available. Great opportunity to see the tulips that you can order for home. Nice easy hole around tulip fields. Windmill was accessible.

Lovely place to visit, especially if you enjoy history, windmills and/or tulips. I went when they were having an autumn craft event, which made it pretty lively. The Dutch village itself is very cool even when there's not an event going on. The windmill is worth checking out to see how grains used to be processed (and all of the instruments of grain torture...). The windmill was only open Thurs-Sat when I visited so definitely double-check before going if you want to see the inside and get a bird's eye view of the gardens.

The staff there are so friendly and are eager to tell you all about the place. The gardens are beautiful and the windmill is great to go up in and see. We enjoyed it! The gift shop is really nice as well!

Such a beautiful place and the staff are so friendly! They have horses, tons of flowers all over. The river next to it is relaxing! You can get married here, see a street organ! Definitely a place to stop. Also, try their cheese!

The tulips were stunning. It was wildly windy so when we made it to the top of the windmill the outdoor observation area was closed, but safety. Lots of fun facts around the park, tons of photo ops and a great selection in the gift shop.

We visited after tulip season but before memorial Day and it was lovely. No tulips out, but still plenty of pretty plants and no crowds to connect with. Great family experience - we have a toddler and older teen and they both enjoyed it. Prices were very reasonable. Lots of great picture opportunities.

Still open in winter technically, but obviously all the attractions are closed, but you can get access and walk around. Fun little romantic spot to come that is very isolated, no doubt it is heaving during tourist season.

I liked this little park. It had some nice gardens of flowers and plants. It was interesting to learn how the windmill made its way to Michigan and also climb the stairs to the different levels. I missed the tulips which was something I really wanted to see.Some thoughts:$12 per person is too much. I've been to far more impressive gardens and better walking paths at no cost. Holland residents can get in free, at least.Using that restroom was a terrible experience. For that entrance fee they charge, they should be able to invest in the bathroom.

I had a good time here. I do wish there were bigger fields of tulips like in the Netherlands! I thought the workers in the windmill were adorable and very informative. I went on a beautiful day and did not regret my time spent. It cost $12 to get in and they had a food truck to purchase food and a gift shop. I probably missed a few things to do but I’m sure those were fun as well.

Not what the photos will promised you. So here's some angles to show you the actual state of this location. It's few patches of Tulips with more weeds than the flowers and Tulip plants which grew barely a feet heigh. We went at the peak of the season (May 4th Saturday) and the first to enter the park, so none of the plants were run down by the crowd yet. But still it was worse than you think. Can you take an impressive photo with a Windmill at the back if you place the camera just at the right angle? Yes. Would you be impressed by the location, at all? No. So if you happen to drive through Holland, MI and need to stop for some reason, do visit this place. But please don't waste your time to drive hours to see a Tulip Garden. You won't. I was sad about the miles of people queuing up to enter the garden when we were leaving. Cherry on top was the run down Macatawa River with dead weed and barely any water. This is definitely the "Poor Man's version of Tulip Festival in Netherlands". And not worth a drive. Not recommended.

Okay. I’m from the west coast and saw this place on a whim and made my family stop. Maybe not the best way to spend money but to each their own.This is not to distract from the history or those who paved a way for immigration. I’m just speaking to the price tag of entry for my whole family.I think there were 6 people in the park the whole time we were there. We walked to the top of the windmill.They were boasting of the windmill being the biggest in all of America from the Netherlands….but how many windmills are there in the states???The workers were very friendly and knowledgeable. Kids like the carousel ride.Maybe better in the spring?

It was a beautiful place to be for a day trip. We went on May 10 when the tulips were in full bloom and enjoyed a lot. There were lots of tulips of different colors. It was a bit crowded though but that was okay. There are a few parking lots with enough space and that shouldn’t be a problem at all. Parking is free. There is a 12 dollar admission fee for one person and no discount for students. I would say 12 dollars was worth it for us because we haven’t seen that many tulips ever. There are two restaurants with few food options and ice cream. The prices are reasonable. There is a big shop to buy garments, arts and show pieces of different kinds. The wooden boots were unique because I haven’t seen them anywhere before. I would recommend the place to visit in the right time.

Nice tulip garden. Must visit for tulip season 🌷🌹.. 9 to 5.30 entry $12 for adults and $5 for kids. If you go after 5.30 it's free to enter till 7pm

It was an enlightening experience! You get to climb to the top of the Windmill and learn what they would make in them. Beautiful tulips! A strip of little stores that sells great things of Holland, and amazing snacks, you get to try cheeses too! Pesto Ghouda, comes highly recommended!

My 83-year-old parents always wanted to go see the tulips. I had always heard about the tulips in Holland, but had never been. We went the weekend before the tulip festival to avoid the crowds. I’m glad we did. We were still able to take advantage of the attached free parking. The tulips and other flowers were beautiful, but overall the gardens were much smaller than I anticipated. $12/person seems excessive for basically three fields of flowers, a windmill and a shop. The only food available was a stand that had corn dogs and a few other state fair type foods. The shop only had one register and the line wrapped around the inside of the shop. My parents were happy to see the tulips so that alone made it worthwhile. It honestly wasn’t horrible, but I won’t be going back.

What a great place! Beautiful flowers. We were there in June, so the tulips were not in bloom, but they had a lot of other interesting and unique flowers. I learned so much about windmills. That one they have is original and historical.

When we arrived around 11 a.m., the main entrance was closed because the parking lot was full, so we had to find parking elsewhere. By the time we found parking and walked about 15 minutes, the entrance was open again. It was a long walk pushing a stroller. Seems like we missed the peak time for the flowers, but they were still very nice. Restrooms are available right after you pay and enter. The entrance cost was $12/adult. There are limited food options. Three lunches (hamburgers, Italian sausage, fries, and drinks) were $42. A small deli style sandwich was $8. Arriving a little earlier or later may get you into the main parking lot.

Magic at the Mill Christmas event. Thought it was worth the $10 fee. The light show set to music was pretty cool to resemble dancing tulips. Good event for all ages that can walk 1/4 mile. Tent with hot chocolate and snacks available. Must buy tickets online in advance, no tickets at location.

Beautiful landscape. Sadly I went there a little late. The tulips some nice but some done. Very lovely place. I enjoyed to visit this place.

Came to the Tulip Festival with my husband and Mom. It was our first time. Very beautiful! We do wish that there was more than one option to get a bite to eat (food truck). The line to get food was longer than the line to get in. I think tickets to get in for us 3 adults was $36.The windmill itself is a must see. They let you walk upstairs to the upper deck. We also look forward to going back and digging up the Tulip bulbs after the season. It's $10 and we get to bring our own 5 gallon bucket to fill with bulbs.

Windmill island gardens**Stop! Are you looking for the famous Tulip Garden? This is it.**Our first time coming here. Not how I envision it but good. People glorify the images but in reality it’s a tame environment. I was expecting a magnificent display of tulips all over. In reality, they are planted in sections and in limited quantities.The windmill is huge! The area is surround by a small stream which must be used for watering the tulips. The bathrooms are located in the main building which is nice. No outhouses or porta potty. No need for extra smells to ruin the smell of tulips. They do have ONE food stand which serves a decent amount of different foods.I strongly suggest you come before the festival, because when it arrives, there is basically no parking spot available.Come and enjoy the tulips.Highly recommended

Visited a week before the tulip time festival. Perfect time to avoid larger crowds and most of the flowers were already in full bloom. Not the biggest tulip farm in the area but worth it for a short stop. You can check out the view from the top of the windmill, browse in the cute shops and of course walk through rows of colorful tulips. Great place for pics especially around tulip time.

Windmill Island Gardens is a quaint and beautiful place to visit, walk around and learn about the real windmill brought from the Netherlands and the traditions and history of how Holland, Michigan was established.

We went on the first day of the festival (May4th)and it was definitely not worth the hype after a 4hr drive 😅. Super crowded and the tulips were dried up. Big farm and a couple of nice windmills. Overall it was a decent visit. There is a food stall which had very okay food. I would suggest eating somewhere outside at a good restaurant before or after your visit.Was very hard to find a parking spot. Maybe one needs to time their visit correctly.

Just Wooow. What a place to enjoy Tulips fields! We were here during Tulip Time festival. Even though Tulips bloomed and died a week in advance there were still few fields which had beautiful Tulips welcoming visitors. Even though this place is great place to enjoy tulips, it is more than that. Even if you visit it other times of the year, one of kind Dutch Windmill is good enough of a reason to visit the Windmill Island Gardens.Tip: During Tulip time, visit this place just 1-2 hours before the sunset to avoid crowd. More than that, lighting conditions will be best for photography.

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Beautiful place to take a meditative walk in the winter. Summers are for crowd lovers only. Easy flat access to beach from parking. Down the road at Tunnel Park there is a very steep decline to traverse to access the beach from the parking area.

Beautiful State park with a pier and lighthouse, nice sand dunes and beautiful long grasses cover the dunes, has a large bathroom area and changing rooms and outdoor showers, an area to watch the boats go in and out of Lake Michigan and two walking paths to help you get all of your gear out to the beach. There is a small kids park with swings and volleyball nets. Been coming here for 35 years and I still love it!

Beautiful beach, nice bathrooms/shower facilities. The lighthouse is cute, they have a small pier you can walk on. They have walkways out to the water that make it easier for families with strollers or someone who walks with a cane, walker, or possibly a wheel chair. Nice volleyball nets on the beach. Can be very busy but there is a a lot of parking and lots of beach space!

We camped in the beach campground and had a phenomenal time. Everything was neat and tidy. The beach was 4 campsites down from ours, providing beautiful Lake Michigan Sunsets! The modern bathrooms and showers were well kept and clean. The camp host this weekend was super nice. We had a lovely time.

Plenty of parking and easy access down to the Lake from here.Lots of ice along the waterfront, so weren’t able to get too close, but it’s beautiful seeing the Lake in an icy clutch.Facilities are closed in the winter so do be prepared, and the pier is closed due to ice, but a beautiful spot.

Nice park with a fantastic location, and one of the two bath houses is really nice. The west bath house could definitely use an update, and some of the sites are a bit unlevel, so pay attention when booking for a large RV. We had an asphalt pad and still need all of our leveling wedges to get it right. Still worth visiting this park despite the few shortcomings.

Clean rooms and nice people run it.Great location.The outside needs work, but looks like it is being worked on. There is no pool or mini golf,but if you are just looking for an inexpensive place to stay,this is an option.There is a decent restaurant in the lot ,a bar and an antique store. Small fridge in the room and microwave in a common room.

Tent camped for an only 1 night and didn’t have a good experience. Site was all dirt and on a hill making it almost impossible to get comfortable. Site was pretty large compared to others. Neighbors were all nosy, wish we could have had more privacy. Park was very family friendly, lots to do around the town so location was a plus. Bathrooms were clean, showers were nice. Front office not very helpful.

First time I've been here and would definitely stay here again. I tent camped with my daughter for two nights. Felt the sites were a good size. Some reviews state that the sites are close together, which is true. We had our own space, but if you are looking for a private and quiet area away from people, this probably isn't the place for you.For us it was nice as there were plenty of families there when we stayed here, so my daughter was able to make friends and hang out with other kids. There is a small beach on Lake Macatawa right outside the entrance to the campground, which is nice if you want a quick swim or to avoid a bigger crowds down at the main beach. The main beach is just up the road about a mile and is easy to get to, even if you would bike down there.Bathrooms and showers were clean. Camp sites were clean and never saw any garbage from those who were camping there. There was even a strong storm system that moved through one morning we were there and still didn't see anything that blew around. There is a great shop just up the street you can walk to if you need anything. They have some fantastic ice cream there as well!

Great trail on the shorter side. Can be steep at the beginning and end but other than that, it's a nice hike with a lovely view of lake Michigan, the red lighthouse and the sand dunes.The campground itself is pretty tight quarters. Not many trees, so I wouldn't count on using hammocks.It seems like primarily an rv park.It does have bathrooms and showers in the center of the campground.

Campground is a parking lot but right at the beach. No fire pits but you can bring your own. Family friendly. Verizon service decent. You have to pay to park still even with reservation

If you like the beach, especially if you've never been to a freshwater coast, this is a great place to start. It offers a little something for everyone. There is a nice beach that is kept very clean.

We enjoyed being close to the beach. Our E-bikes were perfect on the many bike paths around the area. Our hike had a beautiful Overlook as a reward, Our campsite was nice, but was next to the main road for the beach. Noisy motor heads had the only disappoint. Nice two day stay.

Location, location, location! For reference, my husband & I stayed 4 nights in July 2023 in our 40 ft motorhome. The park is in a premium location and walking/biking distance to the beach, restaurants & shopping. We rented bikes from Oak Grove Campground for 2 days and loved riding around the beautiful town. The big red lighthouse is a short walk from the park and a great place to watch the sunset. The sites are decently spaced apart and level. If you’re lucky enough, they have some full hookup sites. We were in corner spot #159 (50 amp hookup only). Things to know: cell service was good, there are a lot of tent campers and families with small kids, the park is strict on their noise policy and does night patrols. If you’re ever in the area, I highly recommend this campground.

Ok, let me get this out of the way. The check-in process was a nightmare. You weren’t allowed to check in before 3pm and we unfortunately arrived at 2 so we were made to wait. We decided to wander for an hour since we couldn’t wait in the parking lot. Returned at 3 and the line to get in was unbelievable. It took over half an hour.Anyway, the campground was great. Bathrooms and shower rooms were fantastic. Very clean and taken care of. The sites were a bit close together but actually it was surprisingly quiet. Once we saw how packed it was we thought it was going to be a mess, but we had a very nice stay. We would definitely stay here again and recommend to others.

Great campground with a short drive to the beach, which is beautiful!I did want to mention one thing that affected our "camping party"; we had read you could check in early if your campsite was vacant.**This is not true anymore** at this campground in Holland Michigan anyway.*Check in is at 3. No exceptions - even if your site is free.

Check in is at 3:00 and they are not flexible on the time. You will need to have photo identification and your license plate number at check in. There is no alcohol allowed and you are required to initial that you understand this. I did see drinking and smelt marijuana so I'm not sure how strict this policy is. I was at site 179. Sites 1 through 116 have a new shower/restroom building which is very nice and updated. Several of the sites on that side have trees surrounding the sites for a lot of privacy and shade. Sites 117 through 211 have out dates showers but is clean. The water shuts off after 10-15 seconds so you need to keep pushing the button. Several sites have no or smaller trees and little privacy. There's a small dog path which my dog loved. Both sides have newer small playgrounds. The host has books and magazines out for sharing . They also have chalk and cute homemade firestarters and a rack of information books for local activities. There's very nice side walks on the main strip for walking and biking with lighted cross walks for crossing the road.The park is quiet at night. The dump station is kept up very nicely. It's near the entrance so it's convenient for full up and dumping . I will definitely be coming here again.

We loved our first camping visit to Holland State park for 4 nights and 3 days. The state park is conveniently located beside Lake Macatawa and is a quick 6-7 min walk and enjoy the lake on a good weather day. The park was very well maintained, restrooms clean and spotless, showers well managed.Campers are super friendly and a lot of kids making it a very family friendly location. Staff were very helpful and to the point.There’s a variety of camp hosts events happening every week and good trails inside the state park. Beware of ticks if you have pets on the trails as a precautionary measure.

We saw people surfing 🏄‍♀️ 🌊 and it was 40°F and windy. Wow. The restrooms are still closed. (They will open on summer). There is a playground on sand.

Nice state park with views, piers and a beach. The dunes were great. There is a lighthouse called "Big Red" right across the inlet you can get pictures of. We didn't stay long but enjoyed the visit.

It’s a nice state park in the middle of everything. Dune Dogz, the general store, the beach, and others all within walking distance. Trails and dunes to hike. There’s a small beach across the street on an inner lake and Lake Michigan is not far. About 10 minutes walking. The campground is fine, but if you don’t like being by a busy road and close to your neighbors then this is not the one. The bathrooms and shower house were nice facilities I just wish there were more shower + toilet rooms. I personally wouldn’t stay here again because it’s not remote enough for me, it felt more like being in an outdoor hotel in a city than camping.

Just visited the beach and looked at the lighthouse. Lighthouse, to be honest, is cute but it's across a small channel and kinda small. I don't know if the lighthouse itself is worth going to the park for. But the beach is gorgeous and sandy, there's a snack shack which sells drinks, burgers, hot dogs, and fries (and other things). There's a cool jetty you can walk out onto. Lots of parking as well! Just be warned that the water is cold. Was there 7/6 and it was 67 degrees F.

Great location- the lake is across the road from the campground. Close to Holland which is unique with windmills, etc. Lake Michigan was a 4 min. drive. Campground does not have full hookups, which would definitely be a plus.

Beautiful beach. We only spent about an hour there. Being springtime we didn't go in the water but we would like to return in the summer to visit.

Hosts were friendly and bathrooms were clean, but this is a very densely populated campground where many sites do not have tree cover nor surrounding vegetation for privacy. It feels more like an RV park.For tent camping, if you don't get one of the few sites built into the edge of the sand dunes, there are far nicer places to camp on the Lake Michigan coast.Check in time (around 3pm) even on a Sunday was a zoo, with long lines of vehicles waiting to enter. They have not adopted the online self check-in process here that some other Michigan state parks have begun using, so everyone has to interact with a staff member in the office as they arrive. A bit archaic to say the least.

The campsites are nice and level. Hosts are friendly and the park staff is helpful. Campground is scenic and has lots of activities and amenities.They are very strict at the 3:00 check in. We got there at 2 and they wouldn’t let us check in. So me and the guy next to me did what any logical person would do: we went to our vacant campsite and dropped our RVs and came back at 3 to officially check in.However, the whole experience was ruined by the road noise. It’s not just traffic, but literal road racing and cars/trucks/motorcycles with no mufflers. It’s like the road attracts every teenage kid with a “sport tuner” car racing up and down the street. I always thought that Ottawa County was strict on that kind of stuff but apparently that’s not the case. If you’re looking for peace and quiet go elsewhere. The center median on I-96 is probably quieter.

Nice State Park campground. We stayed in the wooded half, not the beach. There were nice shade trees over half the campground and the bathroom and showers in that half was very nice! They were holding a Halloween event with campsite decorating contest, coffee and donuts, and trick or treating for the kids, also. There is a LOT of road noise audible in the campground, so it's not the quietest option.

This is an amazing park, was my first time here and made me feel like I was at the ocean it's absolutely beautiful.

Nice park. Has nice bathrooms. Close to a lot of things to do. Would go back again. Holland is an interesting city. The only things I didn't like were all the pollen falling from the trees, although there were sites with no trees, and someone mentioned they had found ticks on their dog.

So the shop is super cute, but the bathrooms need a major change. Not nearly enough toilets and the changing stalls have zero privacy, no curtains or doors or anything 🙄 so they are just wasted space since no one ever uses them. The beach is great tho. The trails that bring you to the water could be longer though, it only gets you about half way. And if you are trying to get to the pier, the concrete has crumbled away and you have to climb down the broken concrete chunks to the sand and then climb up to the pier, so very much not wheelchair friendly. Great views and fishing once you are up there tho! Also, dogs are not allowed on the sand, so keep that in mind if you have a fur baby. Day passes are 20$ if you don't have the parks and recreation tag on your license plate

We stopped long enough to get pictures of Big Red. Unfortunately Google had taken us in the wrong way so we weren't able to see the front view of the lighthouse. Beautiful area, though.

We stayed at the beach campground on a busy weekend and had a great time as always. It is my "happy place". Showers and bathrooms were clean. Great stay!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Holland State Park, Macatawa Campground. The campground host was super friendly, helpful and had a lot of good information including maps of the park and surrounding area. The campsites were nice size. Ours was a pull thru site on a sandy base, had a fire ring, picnic table and good clean power. The restroom and shower building was newer, very clean and nicely laid out with separate individual shower rooms and a spacious restroom facility with hot and cold running water. The campground was located within walking distance of a lot of activities. We definitively recommend this campground and plan to return.

A fantastic beach for the whole family!! Plenty of space even on a busy day! I was impressed with how clean and respectful visitors were to the beach. The visit from Louisville Ky didn’t disappoint!

Sites were pretty wooded, and shaded. Beach sites were close but not crowded and had easy beach access. The beach, ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Water was warm, it was all sand, and super shallow. Even like 25 feet away from shore and it was maybe 4 feet deep. All time favorite Michigan beach.

This is a state park in Lake Michigan. They have 2 piers you can walk out on when the water is acting up. It was closed the day I went. The wind was blowing and the waves were coming in nice. The park was nice though we really only saw the beach and pier area. They have a cool lighthouse and a plaque explaining the history of the lighthouse. The park seemed well kept and clean and the scenery was awesome. There was a playground area for the kids. If you like being outside, around the water and beach, this was a beautiful place to visit. I would recommend going and checking it out if you are in the area. It would be amazing in the summer for summer fun too.

Love the beach. Line to the left is for those who have a park registration, line to the right is for those who need to pay. The line can be long, but honestly the atmosphere is worth it. Has a restroom, food and ice cream, and a very clean beach. Not highly recommended for rock hunting.

We love the fact they have sites with full hookups. We also utilize the Park Township marina for our boat, it's an awesome combination.On top of a great beach and nice swim area, we have the best state park in Michigan.

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One of the most iconic piers and lighthouses on the great lakes. Although there are many beaches up and down the coast that can claim better landscapes and facilities, with its proximity to the great Michigan beach town of Grand Haven, there are few places that can offer so much all within walking distance

Grand Haven State Park will forever and always be my go-to beach; I grew up taking my grandpa’s boat out on the lake and swimming to/from the beach. It’s always a beautiful time, I especially love watching the sunset over the pier. It’s also generally kept pretty clean. Main thing to look out for is extra bold seagulls, because they can and will steal your food!

Before I stayed at Grand Haven SP campground, I didn’t have high expectations. From the satellite view, the campground looks like a parking lot and sand. And it is.But it’s awesomely convenient to have your camper that close to the beach. And the campground has exclusive access to its own section of the beach. The aisles are wide, which is helpful for backing in a rig or trailer.The GH South Pier is next to the campground, offers an opportunity for a leisurely stroll or jog, and it’s open/lit 24 hours (unlike Holland SP…boo). Bathrooms/showers are adequate, and there’s a park store in the nearby day-use area.No ground fires allowed; you need to bring your own fire pit.Downtown is a short 10-minute bike ride, and there’s boardwalk or sidewalk to whole way. Bars/breweries/restaurants, ice cream, nightly musical fountain show, free cornhole.

Such a beautiful park to visit! The lighthouses are so pretty, as are the views of Lake Michigan! Lots to do and see. It’s fun to just watch the boats coming and going!

I loved walking the pier and seeing the red lighthouse up close. The walking area was clean and the beach was beautiful! There were people taking professional photos and it was such a good day for it! The water was pretty cold but the beach wasn’t overpopulated and the view was just breathtaking. Would love to come here again. You can get in with your state park parking pass or you can pay about $17 for the year pass.

Wonderful beachside camping area with picturesque views of the pier. Clean campsites with power and great bathroom facilities. Quiet at night.

Went here Tuesday, 12 Sept. 2023 Just Breath taking. A beautiful site to experience. Love the area. New from NC, totally different from the south. I ❤️ MI. The people here are very nice and friendly. 1st time, I went to see light houses, and they were awesome! Though the water was rough on the right side, looking at the lighthouses, the other side was calm. Yes, I got soaked, with a couple from MO. Didn't know the water came up that high on windy days. I know next time not to go all the way to the red light house. I guess Mother Nature blessed me as a new resident of MI. Thank-you!😆

If you are able to make the walk out to light house. It's worth it. Great place to watch the sunset.

Wonderful day out, not my perception of a state park, more like a state beach but still stunning all the same.

Just spent a great 3 days at the park. Went from a very hot day to start, air conditioning, yes. Second day ended with a bad storm, had to convince dogs and wife that the trailer was not moving 😳 Friday was beautiful weather and got to enjoy a full day of relaxing. Toured the park, some spaces are larger than others, so made notes. The dogs from the farm loves the walking around but as you can see, sleep is important. Each site has electricity. You can fill your fresh water before entering and you can take care of your tanks when you leave. Park guest and staff were very kind and the trip in general was very nice. Yes there are kids making noise and dogs barking, just relax and enjoy your stay. You can walk all the way down the board walk. Some restaurants, ice cream places and the Coast Guard station. Close enough to Sagatuck for a day visit. It is basically a parking lot surrounded by sand. So can promise you sand in your RV 😀

📍Grand Haven State ParkPhotos Taken📸: 01/08/2024🌊Lake Michigan views🏞️Grand River views⛵️Boat views💡2 Lighthouse views🗝️Engineer Landmark from 1839🐠Fishing location🏖️Half mile of sandy shoreline🤿Swimming🛝Kids playground🏕️Campground🔌50 AMP power hook up🚽Sanitation station🚰Portable water🧲Metal detecting allowed🦮Leashed dogs allowed⚠️No dogs on the beach area🐾Dog waste bags not provided🚮Trash cans🪑Benches🚻Restrooms- Wheelchair accessible restrooms🅿️State Park Pass Required to Park♿️ADA parking💰Resident Pricing (SOS Rewnewals)📆Prices As of: January 2024- 🚙Vehicles: $14- 🏍️Motorcycles: $7- 🛵Moped: $7- 🚛Commercial: $20⚠️Kiosk fee (Residents only) : $5- (No $5 fee on mopeds)💰Non-Resident Pricing (No $5 fee)📆Prices As of: January 2024- 🎟️Annual: $40- 🚗Vehicles Daily: $11- 🛻Towed Motor Vehicle Daily: $8- 🚚Commercial Daily: $20⚠️Annual Expires 12/31 that year.🌱Daily: Reentry to any State Park.

Beautiful pier & beach along Lake Michigan! Volleyball nets on beach. Campground within the 1st parking lot but beach front. Sit on the pier and watch the boats/yachts come & go through the channel. ❤️❤️ +bike or walk alongthe channel. Restrooms & little store available.

One of my favorite places to be during our beautiful Michigan summers. A great beach, with a nice beach house, walkable pier, and easy walk to downtown shops, bars and restaurants.

We moved to GH last November and have been visiting the GH State Park every week since. Day or night and all year long, Lake Michigan is gorgeous. The sand is soft, and the water is clear, making it a perfect place to spend the day. Caution ⚠️ pay attention to the signs and flags re the lake conditions. State park fees apply. Restrooms on-sight. Food nearby.

I love this beach! One of my happy places. Huge beach with great sand, lots of room and lots of parking. Very busy on summer weekends but it’s less busy in the middle of the week.State Park and city Beach both are very clean. Good bathroom access. Don’t count on the Internet though.Very family friendly place.Love the grand Haven Beach because I can walk there from downtown or very short car ride if I am loaded down with beach gear.I much prefer this toFlorida anymore. Much nicer weather in the summer for sure.

Nice campground but not the best for EV truck camping as you have to backend and cord will not reach. Also need to bring sandbags for tents as normal stakes will not work on sand.

Took my son to check out the kite festival. I was amazed at the things people can do with kites. The view is beautiful and there are lots of places to park. They have a building with bathrooms, tables to sit at, vending machines, and even a store. There is a campground right on the beach that I can't wait to stay at.

This was a awesome campground! Clean restrooms, and showers! Very friendly staff, and camp host. We stayed from September 8th - 14th, weekend was very crowded, no load music, or anyone acting stupid.Great farmers market on Saturday and Wednesday morning’s, easy walk from campsite and back. Lots of very nice walking area’s around/along the beach and the river. Great restaurants, all within walking distance. Would highly recommended this campground.

The beach can be kind of packed due to there being a campground so close to the water BUT if you have a Rec pass parking is free. Can be packed in parking lot but it was sooooooooo worth it! Watched the sun go down and listened to live music. Was a great time, even by myself.

This is a larger more frequented park for the area. Lots of parking, dogs can be walked on the beach ( check posted signs for certain hours). Beautifully lit walkway to the lighthouse at the end. There is also an area to park and get out to take pics from the other side of the inlet. It's less crowded and has a different perspective for pictures. We like to come here because we can still see our dogs in the car when we come to get pics of sunset. Definitely a spot to come hang out for some fun time.

An absolutely amazing beach close to home for many to enjoy. The views are beautiful, the water is clean, the shore is well kept, a beautiful beach.

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The Grand Haven Pier:Come and take a walk through paradise, morning or night, the catwalk, the sun and water is an amazing delight! Watch and hear a big freighter toot on it’s horn, the view is magnificent, perhaps even better than any magical unicorn! Waves can be big, the wind can blow hard, we are thee town of the mighty and brave Coast Guard!

Gorgeous place. My wife and I went June of 2021. Such a beautiful sunset and loved the walk out to the end of the pier.

The Boardwalk to South Pier end and back to downtown is simply required of all visitors. Such a great walk. Bring the dogs!!

Beautiful walk on the pier. The height of the buff does dip down about halfway through so be mindful of waves splashing over the edge! Amazing experience and about a 1.5 mile walk from downtown Grand Haven.

Such a nice place to visit and certainly worth the walk out on a lovely sunny day like today.

Grand Haven South LighthouseHere is the famous light house. The pictures are all over the internet. Beautiful lighthouse.Warning, many people have died here. Yes. Swimming at the wrong time and place. Warning!Highly Recommended

What a great walk. Not far from the center of Grand Haven. Definitely a must see when visiting

A great place to view in rough weather, but also not an ideal place to visit under such conditions.Seriously: DO NOT VISIT DURING STORMS!!The location is beautiful to visit when weather is calm or if there is light rain. Diving off the pier can also be fun so long as you are aware of the rocks. Rough waters are also fine so long as the weather is relatively calm. High, violent waves during blustery conditions can be a death sentence, though.Be aware, take precautions, be safe.

Great park. That's it! It is absolutely beautiful this time of year (later spring/early summer).

BEAUTIFUL SCENERY AND THE RED COLOR OF BUILDING AND LIGHT HOUSE IS BRILLIANT, A MUST SEE IF ANYWHERE NEAR,

Drive right to an amazing view!

Very pleasant place to visit. Nice & quiet. People were friendly 😃

The Grand Haven Pier is an absolute delight on a beautiful summer day. The sun's warm embrace lit up the picturesque surroundings, making the shimmering waters of Lake Michigan even more inviting. Strolling along the pier was a treat, with the gentle breeze and panoramic views creating a sense of serenity. The sound of seagulls and waves added to the soothing ambiance, making it the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the natural beauty. I highly recommend visiting this enchanting location for a memorable summer experience.

If you're anywhere near Grand Haven this is a must see. It clearly is an icon. bring you camera. Choose your parking wisely, there are ample lots. That said it is a beautiful area to walk around. Getting out to the lighthouse was straight forward. The walk area was clean and safe. People of all ages were venturing out on the pier.

Cold winter day but the pier was a beauty to see. It was frozen over I tried to walk the whole length but started skidding recommend having traction on your boots. The ice sculpturing was beautiful with the fire engine red lighthouse in the background. Look forward to visiting during other seasons to watch the transformation

We are very thankful for the continued maintenance on the Grand Haven Pier and lighthouses. Please don't walk out in storms or on the ice. Many people have died here and there are memorials posted for the some of them who drowned in the early 2000s, but many others are not listed.

Spectacular place to visit, especially in the winter with smaller crowds, and the ice build up on the pier in the lighthouses.

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Fun place to spend the day for all ages. Great range of rides from big thrills to nice slow motion and lots for the little ones too. Full size water park included. You really need more than one day to experience everything. The lines are not as long as I expected. The longest we had to wait for a ride was 30 minutes most were less. Food was the biggest disappointment of course overpriced but half shops were closed the ones that were open didn't have all of the items on their menu and the service was the worst I have seen.

Wow, do they take advantage of tourists who only go to the park for 1 or 2 days. Basically, if you go there more than 3 times, it's worth getting the season pass with the food pass. We paid close to 100 for 2 tickets, plus an additional 25$ just to park my car myself, plus 15 $ for a locker at the water park, and an outrageous 25$ for a single burger, fries, and a drink, and additional 30$ for games. We waited longer in the food line than at any of the rides. My son wanted fries. They ran out of fries twice while we were in line. It took several minutes each time for the fries to come out. I was with my young son so I had to carry the heavy tubes myself in the water park. Some of the water rides are probably not calibrated correctly. There are two slides at the end ( yellow and orange ) I caught air on the yellow slide, slamming my back against the slide on the way down. The orange slide just hurts. You skid across the water at the bottom, water is hard when you hit it fast. My butt hurts still hurts 3 days later, and my son has some red abrasion down his back from the slides. For those into old school costers, the Shivering Timbers is a great ride, especially in the front car. My son had fun, so I bumped my score up to two stars.

My family had a good time. Was not super impressed with the size of the park or the amount of rides down and food stands not set up during our visit on a weekend. Considering this is an amusement park that is related with Cedar Point, I assumed it would have a lot more rides and nicer rides as well. Most rides are very old and the entire park isn't near as big as Cedar Point. Disappointed. Went to the water park and had fun in the kid area, but again a lot was not working. Also too many people inside the park during covid. The wave pool was slammed full of people everywhere.

This place was wall to wall people! They ran out of chairs, life vests, and tubes, at the water park. The design of this place was very confusing and there are no signs to point you in the right direction to get where your going. Especially trying to navigate to the exit of the park. Nothing is marked! The website told us the hours were 12-6, the lady at the gate said 12-7 but in fact the park didn’t close until 8. It was very confusing, so was the pricing. Online it said admission was $39.99 but in fact it was $50 for anyone 3 and up. I didn’t see any capacity limits anywhere posted here, and it was obvious they weren’t enforcing them anyway. We went on a Sunday, maybe going on a weekday would be less crowded. I hope the park gets their act together, train these employees to have the correct pricing and hours information and change the website to match what’s posted at the park so people can plan their visit correctly. The pictures I posted from inside the park were at 6 pm at the water park (closing) and 8 pm in camp snoopy on the way out of the park.

Nice amusement park. We came for three days and found enough to do each day, which was nice. Definitely not as big as some of the other parks. If you plan on going more than once, a Gold pass is worth it, because you also get free parking. If you plan on going to other Cedar Fair parks, the All Parks pass add on is definitely worth it!!

Great summer water fun and roller coaster rides for the family. The parking cost of $25 is too high and the food prices are too high. Otherwise I would’ve given it 5 stars. We went on opening weekend and had zero wait to get on the water rides. The coasters had some minor wait times but nothing like Disney so I was glad I did not pay for a fast pass. Travels on Debs Travel Vibe on YouTube.

Perfect variety of rides for all ages. Lots of games too--I was surprised how easy it was to win prizes. We went July 1st and it was both great weather AND it wasn't crowded. Super good food, especially the pizza! The park is thorough with safety, and the staff is very friendly. Highly recommend!!!

We had a lot of fun here today. Riding rides and walking around. This park does not accept cash so be sure to have your cards. Food prices are high and mainly pizza, ice cream, hamburger and hotdogs. You cannot bring in a cooler you have to leave it in the car. We got there early and lines were not that long but as the day went on the wait could be an hour or more. The rides seemed to be well maintained and the staff were friendly and helpful. One last thing at the time of this review parking is $25 for regular size vehicles.

Had a great time with my family of 5. Kids are 15, 8, 7. This is a great place for the younger kids. Wish it was open later so we could ride some rides and see the lights. Also wish the Waterpark was open later. I guess that's why people buy 2 day passes and season passes. We will be looking into that for the next time. Overall very clean, family friendly park. Ate the buffet it was delicious. Great souvenir prices and options. Haven't been here in many years and the addition of camp snoopy is great!!

This was the first time taking the grandkids to the park. Expect to walk a lot. Wait times for rides were reasonable. Facility was clean and workers were friendly. Kid's had a blast and adults had a beverage or two to calm the nerves. Thanks Michigan's Adventure for great memories.

Michigan’s Adventure is a nicely kept park with various rides with a variety of thrills. You do walk through security and the staff there was very pleasant. We purchased our tickets online for a good deal on weekdays and it was very easy to enter the park by scanning from my mobile device. We brought our wagon with us for our toddler and swim gear. Our son was able to ride most rides with an accompanied parent and was able to ride some rides on his own. The staff were young adults and they adhered to height safety protocols. We spent majority of our time at the water park in the little tyke area which was good fun for our son. They have life vests available for young swimmers but we brought our own. There was a confusion at the icee vendors when I wanted to purchase a regular cup (not souvenir); I was passed between 2 locations due to staffing/miscommunication with no resolution so I chose something else. Overall we had a wonderful time!

A great Michigan based amusement park located on Michigan's west side by Muskegon, MI! A very reasonably priced, family friendly amusement park for all ages! Lots of parking, easy in and out from the park. Plenty of rides with varying degrees of "thrill". Food and drink selection is very nice. Come check out Michigan's Adventure today!

I took my son (10), nephew (7), niece (12), and brother to Michigan Adventure “Trick and Treats.” I think for the age group and what rides were running 12-6 is enough time to do whatever you want. My disappointment was in the restaurants or eateries. Coasters was good and was running great. Midway Munchies ice cream machine was not turned on so there was no ice cream there. Ended up getting nachos and the nacho cheese was “old” looking cheese. That disappointed me. Wildcat Grill was good. I was disappointed that the “boo-ffet” was not included with the premium dining plan. With the purchase it should include really any or all dining options.

We had a blast! I highly recommend the drink band for at least 1 person in the group because a drink refill every 15 min made it so we didn't have to carry anything around. There are so many convenient locations around the park and we never had to walk far or wait long. I also recommend the unlimited meal pass. We'll worth the price and they just scan your wrist so no need to carry any cards or anything.

Family of four, Had an amazing day. If you can swing it, absolutely get the fast passes. It costs a bit but an amazing experience and the wait is not even an 8th of amount the time you wait in the regular line. Couple moody workers but most were great and made the day better. We will be going again

This park is a cute little park but there’s not much to do. There aren’t many options for younger kids nor thrill seekers. I guess if you’re right in the middle it might be great for you. We’d rather make a little longer drive to Cedar Point where they have at least 4x the amount of rides for little kids and much more for bigger ones who enjoy rollercoasters.

Very clean and friendly amusement park. The day we went, it was not very busy, and we did not have to wait long for any of the rides. Food is a little pricey, but if you get the meal plan and make sure you get them as close as you can to 90 minutes, then it is well worth the money. I enjoyed the salad and fruit cup option in the dinner. Make sure to get the drink cup with the free refills for the day that was a great deal. You could refill every 15 minutes. It was a great experience.

We had SUCH a fun time as a family here, with 3 kids between the ages of 5 and 11. Went on a Friday when the weather was a bit overcast, windy and cool (high of 65-70) and in early June (so maybe some kids are still in school?). There were NO lines for rides. We walked right onto every ride except maybe 2 (and that was only after it got warmer/sunnier in the afternoon). It was clean and easy to get around the park (the app helped). The price did seem quite expensive for their short hours—they were only open from 10-4 and it was $45 per person. We could’ve used more time. But we did everything we wanted to do—and most rides more than once. Zach’s Zoomers was a favorite for the younger ones. The 5 year old loved Corskscrew—he’s fearless. The older child loved Shivering Timbers. The water rides were fun too—you’ll get REALLY wet on Adventure Falls and probably really wet on Grand Rapids, which may have been a bit more enjoyable on a hot day but we didn’t mind. Just an all around fun place. Tips: go early in the summer, go on an overcast cooler weekday if possible, bring lots of sunscreen, a water bottle (there are filling stations) and lots of snacks and maybe sandwiches of your own (the food and drinks are very expensive). And have fun!

I work here, I recommend coming on a weekday, sometime near the middle of the week such as a Wednesday, as practically every ride will be a walk on with no line, including shivering timbers.Shivering Timbers is the best run ride as it's got 2 trains, while mad mouse is the slowest ran ride, usually having the longest line in the whole park. For Zach's zoomer, come near the middle of the day (1-3PM) for no line.This park is REALLY overdue for a new roller coaster soon, they've got like 100 acres of unused land sitting in the back that could be used!

Feel the nostalgia!Small park but has a lot of charm. Love the wooden roller coasters. My only gripe is variety of food, but I can look past that. My family of 5 had a blast!

Great experience, but do not recommend buying food inside the park,,,it becomes way to expensive.65 for 1 pizza...but if you can afford it ,go for it. Other than that great times to be had

Pretty good time! Buy the fast pass! Buy your parking ticket online! Veteran discount is awesome! Few slides still closed most of the day. Obviously still short staffed. No one cleaning around the water park trash everywhere. Several drink stations also not open.

Great place for kids to ride their first rollercoasters. It is a good amount of ride for a family outing but not as many thrills for older teens or adults. That said, everything they do have is great. My 6 year old was tall enough for all rides but one which is better than most amusement parks that leave out the younger kids.We went during the week to avoid longer lines.The only thing that would make it better is cheaper food prices and conveyer belts that bring the large tubes to the top of the water slides.

Went on a Wednesday in early June with a 3 and 9 year old and spent 6 hours in the amusement park busy the whole time! We were concerned because the water park was closed the 2 days prior to our visit because of weather. Though it was open for our visit, we didn't have time to hit it.When the 3 year old is a bit older we will likely buy season passes- as soon as you go twice, it makes the season tickets worth the price. Go a whole day just for the water park and another just for the coasters.There was plenty to do for us all for several hours. Early June felt like it wasn't as busy as it could've been and we didn't need to use fast passes. Long walk but the toddler really enjoyed her rented stroller and snoopy camp. The 9 year old loved trying all of the roller coasters for the first time.The staff were ALL wonderful.

Michigan’s hidden gem- Not a long wait for rides. Get the food plan or pack your lunch and eat at your car(no BBQ). Lots to do- no shows but that was ok. 40+ for a ticket- find a discount (Meijers etc) we paid 44$ and that included parking.. good deal.

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We were in the area camping and came here for a rainy day activity and the chance to see this well preserved artifact of American war history. The museum is pretty good with lots of space and story boards that help explain the events of World War II and this sub’s role in that war. Walking through the sub was also quite interesting with just a few story boards there. We also toured the Coast Guard Cutter which also saw combat duty. Definitely recommend this museum and its boats!

Far exceeded my expectations. Good historical background of WWII in the main building, with some amazing facts I did not know about. Also some good info on the local contributions to the war effort. The submarine itself was incredible to see, with the cramped quarters, watertight sections, the engines, motors, batteries, radio systems. It's still a huge boat, almost unimaginable that this thing could dive on demand and stay under for 15 hours before surfacing. Even the toilets were quite a feat of engineering. A great illustration of the incredible industrial might the USA developed in such a short time to ensure victory. Made me proud to see this knowing that my Father was a radar man in the Pacific theater on a ship.

I stayed overnight on the sub with my son for a cub scout outing and I had a blast. The staff was very helpful and informative and kindly accommodated the overnight stay with late and early hours in the museum and gift shop. The sun itself was fascinating to see and really made you appreciate the sacrifice made by all who served on them.

Great place to taking young kids to learn the history of WW II and military history!We only take a quick look of what is displayed on the outside of the museum due to the shortage of time we have!We will be sure to come back for a full tour because it is very interesting place!

Go watch the video in the museum first before going out to the Silversides as it will tell you a lot more then what is visually in the sub. The submarine was definitely the highlight! The cutter was as to be expected (they really hype the Silversides instead of the McLane). Getting through the sub can be quite tight in some places (obvs), so if you can't bend/stretch your legs over knee height, I would stick to the museum. We spent about 3 hours on site (there are quite a few things to look/watch in the museum building).

Easily spend all day here.Explore the history of submarines and their important part in warfare. You can swing by and see the outside for free, but the inside is worth the money to see. The crew here are amazing and I hope to be stopping by again and again.Tickets were purchased by us last minute on a weekend without issue. There were quite a few people there, but we got right on the sub no problem.Apparently, they still run the engine multiple times a year to keep it maintained. They really did a great job keeping it in it's original atmosphere. You get the sense of what it was like.I'd sure like to eat like kings as they did, but I'm not sure I'd want to breathe the stale air for 2 months at a time.

Its amazing, sleeping over with scouts is a great experience, the USS Drum playgrond can be a great place to burn off some energy. The museum is fun and informative, so you learn when you have fun. Great!

Wonderful to have 2 historic ships available for self guided tours. Silversides is well maintained and well signed. Great History. Cutter is very interesting but could use a bit more info. A great value for a few dollars.

This is a great place to visit. If you want to know anything about our history, check the submarine exhibit. You get to tour the submarine and see how the men lived and fought for our country. This is one of the best museums I've seen. If I could give more stars, I would.

The walk through sub and cutter were really neat. Other exhibits I've been to have everything behind glass or roped off, but these let you get up close and personal. My kids loved trying out the small, crowded bunks, climbing ladders, and sitting on the toilets! I loved all the interesting facts posted throughout. We learned a lot, took a lot of great pictures, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!

What a great museum! I was a nuclear fast attack submariner in the 90s, and it was amazing to walk through a real WWII diesel boat.The museum itself is worth the price of admission. It does a great job of walking you through the events that lead to the attack on Dec 7 at Pearl Harbor. It then guides you through the challenges these heroes had to face.There is a display on a POW's experience. This was really moving. Powerful.A huge bonus was the diving station from a 688 class sub. This was authentic and identical to what we had on both boats I served on. It was special being able to sit in that chair. It wasn't a station that I qualified on, but it definitely brought me back to being 20 and underway in the Pacific outside Pearl.And that leads us to the Silversides. Wow. It reminded me of visiting the Colusseum in Rome. You can feel the fear, the stress, the triumphs and the terror of the hunt leaking out of the bulkheads. If those walls could talk.I have SO MUCH respect for the men who went to war in those cramped, smelly, tiny boats with unreliable torpedoes against such a dangerous opponent.It makes it so real, walking by the wardroom, seeing the control room, the bunk room, engine rooms and especially the torpedo rooms. Every valve matters. Every item there is there to keep the ocean from killing the men and letting them go bring the fight to the Japanese.Take your time here. Expect to spend 2-3+ hours here. Take time to read the displays. Especially watch the video walk through in the theater, and absolutely take your time in the boat. Listen to what these men did, how they lived and reflect on the sacrifices they made.Read about the casualty rates on boats. Give a prayer for those on eternal patrol, and reflect on the freedoms that these men brought to the world.

This is a very cool museum and has a lot of information pertaining to World War 2 especially the naval side of the war. Being able to walk through a historic submarine is definitely an experience and something I highly recommend everyone experience once. It truly paints a picture of what it might have been like to be aboard one of these vessels during the war. It's an open floor and you can choose what you want to look at or read. The submarine is also open meaning no guided tour which is really nice in my opinion. Tickets can be purchased right when walking in.

USS Silversides Submarine MuseumInteresting museum. We were in the area in 2016 and decided to see this place. Not advertised too well. Nevertheless, a monument to the men who sacrificed their lives.Highly Recommended

Wealth of information. Amazing to see things first hand and interacting with everything adds a whole new perspective. Truly gives a look into the prices that have been paid for our freedoms. If your in the area it's a must stop destination.

What an incredible experience and to be able to share in some amazing history! Absolutely loved this place and it's a great family friendly activity.As with almost all my reviews, it's the staff who make or break the customer service experience. Here I had the pleasure of interacting with some of the kindest, friendly and informative people I'd ever had the good fortune to meet.If you are fortunate enough to find yourself in Michigan, this is a place you should definitely visit! Loved it and I highly recommend it!

Great exhibits of the history of Naval units from the area. Really interesting display on a local who jumped in on D-day and his story throughout the war. Highlight was an actual WWII submarine that can be toured. I wish I had more time to spend at the museum.

A museum that let's you experience the cramped conditions of a WW2 submarine that is virtually unchanged since its service over 80 years ago, the Silversides museum is a place to learn about the history of the most successful U.S. submarine still in existence. The boat itself is well preserved with the ability to tour the boat stem to stern from the forward torpedo room to the aft torpedo room. The museum itself has lots of information about the history of the Silversides and the great lake's part in WW2. When I visited they also had a piece of the World Trade Center and an exhibit about 9/11.

Had a great time with family touring the museum. Learned a lot. Very nice facility. Had a structure outside for children to play on also. Bathrooms were super clean too.

WOW! Enjoyed the history and actually walked inside the submarine, and the coast guard ship was memorable. Suggest going right at 10 am when they open.

We enjoyed the entire museum. The self guided tour was a great. One can walk and read at their own pace. They had at least one person on deck of the submarine to answer questions.

Lot of stuff you can learn from in the museum and the submarine was amazing to walk through and see how they lived in there.

Wonderful, informative museum. The experience on the sub is eye opening.Friendly staff, nice gift shop, plenty of parking, at least in March.Glad we decided to visit.

My son's Trail Life troop stayed the night on the sub. I was able to also as a chaperone. It was a great time hearing about how the sailors lived and the history of the sub. The museum and staff were also great and informative.

This was one of my families' favorite museums as of yet! It was really organized. It had a LOT of history information and was such a cool experience. We enjoyed the museum and then the video tour. It made it feel like we had a personal tour guide when we walked through, even though our tour was self guided. I recommend that everyone should check out this place.

Cool place rich with history but aging. These subs and war museums are a great way to expose kids to history. I was a little surprised at the price of admission. Museum was pretty cool. Also a nice venue they use for a lot of different things. They also let kids sleep on the sub which is pretty cool. Worth a trip out there to see.

Great museum for all age groups. Our group had 3 adults and 2 kids (11 and 9). We learned about some local soldiers with very interesting experiences in WWII. It would be a great outing for a Scout group too.

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No matter the time of day, or season of year, this is by far my home away from home. My kids and I live at this beach in the warmer months. It is normally pretty clean. Sometimes jerks leave trash but there are trash cans all over so you can be a not jerk!! Portable toilets available and there is also a permanent bathroom available during the summer. A restaurant is right on the beach with a walk up window and sit down seating too. They offer food, drinks, and ice cream. There are also several locations near the beach that sell ice cream and snacks too. You do have to pay for parking but if you live in the county of Muskegon you get a free parking pass.

Great beach experience, lots of parking available, clean sand and accessible to the water. The Deck is a popular spot for dining and night life, and the Beach Cove is a convenient place to change clothes, shower off sandy feet and get refreshments. A perfect beach spot in Michigan.

Great place to access Lake Michigan from the Muskegon area. Parking is prepaid at $10/day or $20 for a season pass. The beach was very clean. The bathrooms were relatively clean. Easy parking all the way down the park. We are up here for the week and have visited every day. There is a nice play structure and beach volleyball courts on the premises.

Well maintained beach. One of my favorites if you’re not looking for seclusion cause it’s busy! Parking areas (paid $10/day), restrooms, foot/body wash off area, a playground structure, ice cream shop, and a bar with amazing food all located within the park.

A really nice beach. It was a Saturday when we were there so it was very crowded and parking was limited but if you were patient you could get a spot. A great concrete walkway that goes out to the breakwater light. A very popular boating harbor, also. A good place to bring the family for a day in the sun.

Love this beach! Lake Michigan is just perfect, the sand here is wonderful for kids to play in, and the light house is a fun perk.Live the sunsets!

Due to the Canadian wildfires fires the day at the beach was particularly clouded, but nevertheless in was an enjoyable visit. It did eventually clear up once the wind picked up, but I had a chance to take plenty of pictures and videos. Overall great beach! Don't bring your dogs though. Also someone anchored their boat on the beach. Not cool!

Such a nice beach to swim and lay out at with a pier to walk down as well! They have an ice cream stand with restrooms and restaurant down the beach as well!

$7 for a day parking pass, totally worth it. so much to do. Can walk the pier, boat watch, swim, eat, there are playgrounds near by. Not super amazing for rock hunting.

Beautiful beach.Restaurant/bar on the beach as well as a concessions area and a public bathroom. The beach also has a playground, plenty of parking, plenty of space, and many benches to rest along the way. One of my favorite beaches ever. My happy place!

This place never disappoints with its amazing sunsets and numerous ice cream spots. There are also some good places to grab some grub. It was a better place when parking was free and there were less buildings near the beach. That being said, The Deck is quite a good date spot given it's a great sunset night.

This beach is beautiful. There is plenty of parking that is close, for a reasonable fee. There's a great restaurant on the beach (The Deck) open during the summer months that is awesome. There are public restrooms near the pier as well as a playground. The beach is kept very clean and is very large. I've been to many Lake Michigan beaches, and this one is a favorite! The far south end of the beach is dog friendly (down past the water treatment plant).

This beach is very pleasant and clean. The beach is wide and contains a lot of sand unlike some other beaches in the area. There’s also a playground and snack shack by the beach. If you stay late enough, you can even see a nice sunset over the water. I’d recommend going here for a good beach experience on Lake Michigan.

Excellent beach no matter what the season! Beautiful sand with lots of beach space to enjoy. Restrooms and outdoor shower, as well as a handicapped walkway that leads near the water. There is a restaurant on the beach as well as an ice cream/snack shack. You will need to pay for parking during the summer months but it’s not very expensive. Kiteboarders are often there. Great sunsets as well. Beautiful place for a wedding too!

VERY NICE beach area with tons of room on a soft sandy beach! Well taken care of! Paid $7.00 for an all day park pass. Well worth it. Gradual decline in the water and clear sand below. It was like going to Florida beaches only cooler and friendlier to everyone! I could not recommend this more, we had a relaxing blast here! There are bathrooms in the area we went too. We WILL come back, it was that nice!

Great beach, nice cool breeze and well kept. Not too busy and plenty of views worthy of memories and pics.

Beautiful place!! Dog friendly, plenty of room to have your own little piece of the beach!! I recommend walking out to the lighthouse!! So beautiful out there!!

Went to the far end away from the crowd, had a nice stop to sit and enjoy the water and the view, it was a nice day not too hot.

The beach area is always a great place, beautiful sunsets, great place to watch the para sailors, boats and a wonderful walk to the lighthouse, if the weather permits. There is a awesome restaurant called The Deck, which has live music, sitting areas and swings such a great area. There is a playground and a concession stand at the beach too. A wonderful and amazing area to spend the day with family, friends or by yourself. Enjoy what beauty the west side of Michigan has to offer on Lake Michigan.

This was a great place for a family day at the beach! It was clean, had restrooms, an outdoor shower, and the lighthouses were really neat! There is also a BBQ restaurant that smelled amazing. We didn't eat there, as we brought a lunch, but it looked like a neat place, and it got quite busy later in the day. I would recommend taking folding chairs and some type of shade. We went on a Thursday morning and it didn't get busy until mid afternoon.

This place is really calm and soothing!The view is good, the beach and the crowd is nice. I was amazed to see a deer nearby and took pictures. The parking is free and the path to lighthouse looks scenic. Happy to visit the place.

Spacious and relaxing atmosphere. I really enjoyed the time to clear my head and watch the sunset.

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3510 Channel Dr, Muskegon, MI 49441, USA

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Taking the Badger across Lake Michigan had been on my bucket list for quite some time. Taking the crossing did not disappoint and the Badger itself and the Lake Michigan Carferry Service exceeded my expectations with the service and friendliness of the crew. Riding the Badger is like stepping back in time to another era. One that lets you relax and be in the moment. The museum onboard is very insightful and really lets you know about the legacy of the route and the ferries that also served the area back in the day. Because I have more to explore in both Michigan and Wisconsin and since the Badger is part of our National Heritage, I am adding this trip to do once a year going forward. You may ask why I only gave this review 4 stars? The only drawback was the food service on board. For a 4-hour crossing pizza slices and corn dogs do not suffice. They definitely can do better with their food service.

Staff at both docks were very friendly and helpful. The young people who drive the vehicles onto the ferry in Manitowoc were super energetic! They literally ran back to the lot to get the next car! I can only imagine how many miles they put on in one day!The Badger is very clean and well maintained. Nice amenities everywhere. We enjoyed some adult beverages while sitting on the deck and watching the lake glide by. Highly recommend this trip.

It was our first time on the car ferry. It was fun and all the people were very nice. Even though the sun hid behind the clouds and only came out for a few minutes, it was definitely worth the experience and price.

Nice experience crossing Lake Michigan, and certainly more restful than driving through/around Chicago on the way home from Wisconsin. Reasonably priced (especially with high gas prices), and exactly on schedule every time. Highly recommended if you'd like to relax for 4 hours during a long trip while still putting some miles behind you.

We took the ferry at the end of May 2023 so it wasn't full. Trip took 4 hours and there was enough time to enjoy the fresh out on the upper deck as well as a meal and bingo in the main inside cabin.There is also a upper cabin at the back of the ship for a more peaceful crossing if you wished.Staff are very friendly and happy to help you if you need it.Couple of tips - make sure you arrive an hour before your trip - you car is valet parked on the ship so you need to ensure there is enough time to get boarded.Credit cards are accepted on board in the gift shop and cafes. Drink and food selection is good and you should be able to find something suitable.There is bingo and quiz's going for most of the crossing and a small movie room too. I would suggest a good book and to enjoy the views outside.When boarding, you will need to be able to climb at least 2 sets of stairs if you have limited mobility. I believe there is a chair lift but didn't see it in action.Bring a coat or sweater - it can be windy and cool on the deck, even in the summer.

Loved it. They had bingo, movies and scavenger Hunt for the kids. Meal options are limited so be prepared for that. It was a calm day so the ride was good. Plenty of seating everywhere!

It was an enjoyable day even though we had 8-10 foot waves and the temperature was around 52 when we set sail. Our trip was almost cancelled because of the weather. There was complimentary ginger ale served because of the weather. It was interesting watching everyone trying to walk around. No one I saw seemed sick. But people mostly sat inside. By the time we were 2/3 of the way across the waves settled down and the weather was much nicer. We found a place out of the wind in the sun and really enjoyed the rest of the trip.

We loved our ferry ride. The car came with us. The day was sunny and beautiful. Birds were flying above the water. A perfect day. Alot of activities on the ferry bingo games and even a museum and small theater. A must see.

Enjoyed the trip. The staff on board were nice and helpful. The food offered on board was very limited had a very school lunch vibe. The bar had a good variety and was able to enjoy a nice drink while on board. The view of the lake was beautiful, but be aware if sitting on the deck there is a breeze that got quite chilly.

All the staff is so friendly and willing to chat with you, answer all your questions. So many different areas to hang out and activities to do while you make your way across Lake Michigan. Felt like a mini cruise! And definitely made the ride home more enjoyable. What a great experience, for all ages!

Rating solely based on new higher price structure. $700 round trip. Several adults and a vehicle. 20’ waves, 15 degree roll roughly on the return trip. I think they may chase a lot of regulars away with the new pricing.$15 breakfast… 4 tater tots a sip of coffee and a few other small items. Food prices are almost triple retail and small. They certainly are not providing you any extra as part of the fare for the ride. Bingo is good to pass the time but it could use a revamp. Dirty old cards and nothing new. Same old jokes and facts. Old movies playing.

The morning schedule to Wisconsin worked out well for our mid week trip. It was a smooth sail across the lake; great way to travel without stress. I'll do it again without hesitation. Note that the schedule varies depending on day of the week so don't assume. Also I felt the food offerings were too expensive though quality. I recommend offering a premium coffee option and better coffee condiments.

The last coal-fired steam ship. Enjoy great food while taking a 3.5 hr crossing of Lake Michigan. Tell your friends that your taking Route 10 across the Lake. Join the crew for a game of Bingo or rest easy on lounge in the Bow of the ship. A memorable time will be had by all

Absolutely a must take Ludington to Wisconsin. Bingo was alot of fun. I didn't win but still fun. Food on boat was good. Staff are top notch.

I actually really enjoyed watching the ferry come in at 7:00 pm. Lots of people came out to enjoy the event along with the sunset. The ferry has a lot of historic value to the town, and its sister ferry is located there also, but it has been decommissioned. I believe this is the last coal ferry in the U.S.

I can't say enough about our trip on the Badger!We discovered that Hungry Howie's is in Ludington. We haven't eaten there in ages, so we did a crazy expensive pizza run by taking the ferry from Manty to Ludington. What an adventure!We traveled on a day when the ferry was transporting a house! Chatting with the other passengers was exciting and friendly. We played Badger Bingo, but didn't win anything. Snacks are a little pricey, but nothing like going to a sporting event. A slice of pizza, soda, and fruit cup was $9.25. The weather to Ludington was cold and blustery, but the ride was smooth.On the way back, we got a stateroom. There is a $20 key charge (you get it back), which is understandable because it's one awesome key! We had a light to medium chop on the water and the movement was noticeable. It wasn't enough to make us sick, and laying down was kind of like getting rocked to sleep. There is a bathroom in the stateroom, but it is snug! We had a strong odor in the stateroom, which we're assuming was coal. It was kind of a diesel smell. Opening the window helped, but the weather was bad so we couldn't keep it open. If you're sensitive to strong odors, this was enough to cause a migraine. We couldn't smell it anywhere else on the ship, unless we were standing directly in the exhaust.There is a lot to keep you busy during the trip. On board is a museum with comfortable seating. The giftshop has reasonably priced souvenirs and gifts and the ladies working in the shop are so friendly! There's even a theater that plays movies and a small arcade with old school video games! There are several areas to sit and watch the water or read a book. The temperature out on the lake significantly cooler than on land, so plan accordingly. My winter coat with a hood was necessary (traveled in May). If you need to move during your trip, there are plenty of stairs and decks to walk.Your car gets parked on board for you. Our dashcam picked up some interesting footage and the car parkers we're efficient and knew what they were doing. There is an amazing system in place to get your car into a safe and secure position for the trip.As someone who works near downtown Manitowoc, I was surprised with the horn. On land, there are days when the horn can blast you out of your desk in an office with closed windows. On board, it was barely noticeable. I assume this is because that horn isn't meant for the passengers, but for all sorts of external reasons, which makes sense. I just never thought of it that way when I'm sitting at my desk. 😂 It has become a comforting and familiar sound. Now, when I hear the horn, it will bring back memories of a fabulous get-away adventure.10/10 would do this again (and probably will).

An excellent experience. On board food service. Bingo. Plenty of seating. Clean bathrooms. Friendly staff. Biggest pan: Should not be charged for WiFi after paying for roundtrip. Charging for 4hrs of WiFi service is very "nickel n dime" and feels petty.

My son and I greatly enjoyed our crossing on the S.S. Badger. We traveled from the Wisconsin side to the Michigan side on the night crossing. My son uses a wheelchair, and the staff was very helpful and accommodating. I especially want to thank Lee for going above and beyond and making sure we had an enjoyable experience. He took great care of us and in helping my son up and down the stairs with the wheelchair lift, and loaded him up with lots of Badger-themed goodies. I had booked a stateroom which allowed us to get a few hours of good sleep before docking in Ludington. Over all, a very neat experience and so cool that it’s a coal-powered floating piece of history.

We love taking the SS Badger at the end of our vacation. It's a great trip and Lake Michigan is beautiful! It's fun to watch the cars, mobile homes and motorcycles load onto the ship. A great experience with something for everyone.

We rode the Badger to Manitowoc on its last trek to Wisconsin the night of the "incident". It was a memorable trip, about 4 1/2 hours. As most of the passengers stood at the rails watching as we docked, the concrete crumbled and buckled as the force of the pier collided. At no time did we ever feel the need to be concerned for the safety of anyone on board, though we did realize the damage might end up being significant. It was an AWEsome trip, and we enjoyed the onboard activities. We won Bingo a couple times (who hasn't!) and had a completely relaxed, enjoyable trip. We look forward to doing it again! Thanks to the crew and management team of the SS.Badger for the great memories!!

We had a great trip on this amazing boat! How often can you literally ride on a National Historic Landmark? There's lots to do on board. We enjoyed breakfast and taking in all of the great views. If I could give it more stars, I would!

The SS Badger was an impressive ferry ride across Lake Michigan! Ludington MI is a clean, lots to do along coast or in town, and historic area. Easy to get around with lots of smaller venues to stay at. SS Badger has small state rooms for privacy but we enjoyed playing trivia and bingo.....very entertaining! They have a cheap "all you can eat" breakfast on upper floor during morning trips so sleep in, skip the motel freebie eats as you need to be at dock by 8 a.m. Free refills on soft drinks and they have a decent alcoholic menu at bar. Gift shop on board. We took our car across as we bypassed Chicago (traffic is a nightmare) which saved us miles plus we got a new experience in the process. Costs are up there but well worth it.....recommended for all! p.s. Bring a jacket....it can get very chilly away from mainland.

Highly recommend sailing on the S.S. Badger if possible. We stayed in Ludington and watch it sail in the night before we went on it.The staff on the ship is very friendly and helpful.Great experience.

It was so much fun. This was our second time. It never disappointed. We sat and visited for four hours saving time on our travels. They had games, gift store and movies. We enjoyed staying on deck to watch the views.

It was a good experience. You drive up into assigned lanes an leave your car there with keys in it. The staff drives the vehicles onto, and off, the ship.You make your way onto the ship and walk upstairs where you can choose where to sit. There are chairs all around the outside of the ship and lounge chairs at the very front of the ship, reminiscent of the lido deck of a cruise ship. 1st come 1st served. There is also much seating inside the ship too. There is bingo, trvia, and even a movie room where they show 2 movies during the trip. Cool!FYI, if you're looking at the ship from the back, I sat on the right side, right about in the middle as you're walking from back to front. You need to know that they below the horn when exiting and entering the harbor and the horn IS RIGHT THERE so it's deafening!! I would choose to sit on the other side or at the front next time. If you're sitting outside bring a warm jacket! It was 80° when we set sail and I needed my winter jacket as the wind was crazy once you get going. The front of the ship was far less windy.Bathrooms were clean and adequate. I did purchase the wifi access, which was not very good. I didn't purchase anything else as I already had a water bottle. You are not allowed to bring food in, but just know, they have very little that's healthy on board. They have loads of "junk food" though 🙂 and other items that are decent, just not for me.I'm low carb and gluten free and wouldn't have been able eat much from their selection. They have a bag check before you get on the ship. I *heard* that if you call ahead with dietary concerns they may let you bring special foods aboard, but I don't know if that's accurate. It's only a 4 hour trip so maybe just eat before you get on the ship.The main thing for me was relaxing while avoiding Chicago mayhem. I was traveling from Door County Wisconsin to New England and this ship was a way for me to enjoy the journey while not having to drive! Bliss! It was a nice day and I met some really wonderful folks. If I have the $$ and had the opportunity again, I'd absolutely do it all over again!

Wonderful experience. Was a “bucket list” item and when we had to combine a Grand Rapids trip with a planned trip to Minneapolis, we booked the trip. Plenty of things to do for 4 hours. Older yes, but well maintained.

This is my third time on the SS badger always have a great time on there and the experience of relaxation definitely helped before our long journey to Michigan and around the lake. Thank you SS badger for making our trip again a success

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We had a fantastic time at Silver Lake Sand Dunes on Sunday. It was our first trip with the new side-by-side, and everything went smoothly. Finding a parking spot was easy, and we had no issues heading straight up into the dunes. The experience was exhilarating and hassle-free, making for an unforgettable outing. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy the dunes with their off-road vehicle.

Absolutely gorgeous expansive dunes with tons of space for off road adventures! Seriously recommend anyone visiting to make sure the Silver Lake dunes are on your to-do list!

Enjoyed the dunes. We just checked out the walking part and did not ride the dunes. Very impressive and beautiful.

Home away from home. Great place for riding and meeting people in a special community that help each other out! Just wish the township would update the laws about orvs being able to ride on the shoulder from campgrounds and hotels.

We went to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes for a day while staying in the area. We decided to take our truck on the dunes instead of renting something. We bought a flag and stickers at Silverback and then went to the air down our tires. We packed our lunch and drove to the beach first to eat. It was so nice there we ended up staying most of the afternoon. The water was so clear and it was not too busy. They had tables to eat at which was really nice. There are no trash cans so be prepared with your own bag to carry everything back out with you. We didn’t see one piece of trash anywhere! Then we went to explore the dunes and drive around. What an awesome day!

Tons of space for adventure on these sand dunes! You can hike across the dessert, drive an ORV around, or just climb the dunes and see the lake or watch the vehicles. Amazing!

Great place to go play in the sand dunes! Rent an off road vehicle or bring your own. Combine sand dunes with a nearby beach. We visited midweek do it wasn’t as busy.

Awesome place to enjoy a day or two driving your vehicle on the sand dunes!

Silver Lake Sand Dunes, located in Mears, Michigan. #GotSand#HeroesOnTheDunes Honoring the USA Veterans and #ScoutingTheDunes weekend July 15, 2023.Come join us next year! July 13th 2024!

I’ve been taking my family here to ride off road vehicles for over 20 years, awesome place with some established rules. However, I don’t recommend it for families with young riders on busy weekends. Bring your kids out on weekdays, then sit back and watch the chaos on busy weekends. It’s nice to be able to enjoy the beach and Lake Michigan as well! Beautiful sunsets!

I couldn't say enough Good about it. But I am glad that we had our own side by side to ride the dunes in. The area was very clean, groomed and directional signs were posted. I did get to jump a few dunes, and the drag area was pretty cool. Going in between the trees, jumping the dunes and socializing. It was the best part of my vacation to Michigan.

Great place to spend the day hiking up and down numerous sands dunes and end up at lake Michigan. On the side that you approach the dunes there is silver lake. Nice lake to kayak. This is the dune buggy capital of the Midwest. Keep that in mind as you hike. The vehicles are on one side of the dunes.

Most amazing place I have been. I ride the dunes a bunch during the season. Definitely like a family up there.

Really fun place that you can experience the beauty of Lake Michigan and it’s mystical dunes. Sand Dunes with fun for everyone. Whether you relax and enjoy the day at the beach; 4 wheel the dunes; watch dune drag racing or climb the dunes there is fun for everyone of all ages. The dunes are very protected by MI DNR traveling throughout the dunes to patrol and enforce rules. Dunes are clearly marked with where to go and not go. Clean and newer vault restrooms are available out in the park. Great place to go off road, relax, unwind and have fun. 4X4 is highly recommended. There are local rental places for renting dune cars or you can lower your air in a 4x4 and travel just to the beach. Bring air to fill your tires once you leave. The dunes get really busy on weekend. My whole family enjoyed the experience enough to make it a yearly tradition. Once you go, you’re hooked!

Great place! Professional & friendly staff, very nice atmosphere. This was so fun and enjoyable as a first timer!

Awesome place to free ride your motorbike. I would recommend going near the end of the year or beginning for best times not being to crowded during the peak in the summertime. But overall some of the best times I’ve had on a dirt bike so much fun throwing the paddle tire on and going wide open on a 450.

Beautiful place to visit and have some fun with the family! Can’t wait for our next trip!

Had a great time there, was like nothing I’ve done before, the dunes were awesome to ride and beach was beautiful.Definitely want to go back.

This is a fun place to spend a day. There is nothing quite like this anywhere else. I would recommend coming on no holiday weekends as it can get really busy.

Absolutely Beautiful! Perfect for a family trip! PLAN ON A DUNE RIDE- the walk up to the top of the dunes is atrocious. Not good for littles or elderly but amazing if you can make it to the top!

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I had a great time. This is something that the whole family can enjoy. The trip was not super bumpy or scary. Our tour guide would stop at points to give interesting facts or stories. We hung out at Lake Michigan for about 15min. The whole trip was about an hour.

This was the highlight of our summer trip to the West side. My son had to be bribed to get on the truck but when we were done he said can we do it again?! The trucks are modified F250s with airplane tires. Each truck has it's own cute name. Ours was Sand Drifter. The ride is so smooth it's like you're floating. They drive pretty fast up and down the hills and it's like an amusement park ride. They stop at the beach and allow you to get out for a bit to put your feet in or take some pictures. The drivers crack jokes and give you good pieces of information. This place gets very busy during the summer and there's always a wait. There's a nice gift shop inside and bathrooms. This is a must do!

It was a blast! Up and down steep, sandy dunes, fishtailing around curves much like a roller coaster ride. Hang onto your hats!Amazing views from the high points. The driver made the ride more fun by joking with the passengers. Beautiful scenery included views of Silver Lake and Lake Michigan. A short stop at the beach allowed everyone to play in the sand and get their feet wet.This was my second time at Mac Wood's Dune Rides, and I would go again!

Amazing experience.The tour guides who drive the buggies all have great patter and deliver interesting information along the way.Handicapped accessible with extra stairs and a ramp meant that our group could easily all participate. From 18-80 years old, everting had a great time. Some big hills feel even bigger from the front of the buggy but the ride is smooth and we stayed at a pace that kept things interesting without jeopardizing safety.Beautiful scenery, a chance to dip goes into the lake at the halfway point, and a few thrills for the group made this worth every penny. Last time we came up we took the tour twice. Once in the morning and the next during the sunset, which was amazing.Worth the trip for Mac woods.

This is a Michigan must do! Our guide, Tim, was informative, funny, and made the experience even better. The scenery was beautiful, we've seen dunes, but not like this. Lastly, the ride itself was enjoyable and fun! At first our teens weren't sure about the idea, didn't think it would be worth the hour wait, they quickly changed their mind once we hit the trail! Fun for all ages!

A fun adventure! The staff is great and the rangers know their stuff. Our ranger was funny and engaging as well as courteous. We learned a lot about the history of the dunes and conservation methods. I highly recommend this place.

I loved this dune ride! I've never been on one before but it was a great experience. Our driver was funny, knowledgeable, just a great person to have as the guide. The Dunes were beautiful. The actual truck used was made so you can see a 360 view of everything. Excellent experience.

Have been coming to Silver Lake for several years and finally experienced Mac Woods Dune Ride. We usually head straight to the ORV Park but decided to try it out and did not disappoint! The ride itself was surprisingly exciting and very fun. Our driver Terrah was fantastic and a great driver. She kept the stops short and sweet, while sharing interesting information and history about the area that we hadn’t heard before. Ride is about 40 minutes long and you do get to stop on the beach and dip your feet into Lake Michigan, and she even offered to take family photos. Saw wildlife and beautiful views of Lake Michigan, Silver Lake, and both the walking and ORV dunes. Highly recommend for all ages.

We had an amazing time! I did not expect that they would drive fast up and over the dunes. Since it was a "tour" I assumed it would be slow with a bunch of talking. Our driver was funny, he shared interesting facts, we got to stop at the beach for a bit and there wasnt too much talking. We were pleasantly surprised! My wife thought it would be cool if they offered a special tour that only included driving fast with no talking or stops, for those people who has done the normal tour in the past but want to do it again with the thrills only! Anyway, we highly recommend. You will have to wait a bit but it's worth it.

Came out here for our anniversary. It was such a fun experience. Well worth the money spent. We got to step out and enjoy Lake Michigan and put our toes in the sand. Highly recommend. $40 total for 2 adults.

Amazing experience and well worth the cost. Very family friendly as our group aged from 6 to 76 years old. Our driver Tim's enthusiasm and energy was great! Would definitely go again if back in the area.

Mac Wood’s Dune rides were great. I love that all ages are accommodated. We went to a different dune ride last year and they had age restrictions. That’s hard if you are a family with littles. Jake, our driver was hilarious. The price was appropriate and the facility was clean! We loved the little Noah’s Arc playground we played on while we waited.

We had such a great time. This was my 7 year old nephews 1st experience and he got to sit up front and "co-pilot", our driver also let him sit in the driver's seat when we were parked. He loved it so much. You can tell this business cares alot about the people and having a good experience. Our tour guide was so much fun and informative and gave us directions to our next stop to the lighthouse which was great. Can't beat the views ❤❤❤ Would def. recommend to family and friends. We waited about 30 minutes for our ride but my nephew loved playing on the pirate ship while we waited so it wasn't bad at all

We visited for our second time in June and could not be happier. We purchased our tickets upon arriving and had to wait maybe 10 min. Meanwhile, we went to the play area which has a playground for our son to play in while we waited. There are multiple buggies constantly going in and out, they fit maybe up to 15-20 ppl so the wait is not too bad during the week.Our guide was incredible, he was full of knowledge and was hilarious!! The ride lasts maybe 40 minutes which included a quick 10 min stop at the lake. We all had a great time - the youngest in our group being 3 and the oldest 50. Great, fun time for everyone!

We had a great time! The cost seemed reasonable, our driver was hilarious and knowledgeable. We went on a Friday afternoon and there was maybe a 10 minute wait before our car was loaded. You get great views of the dunes, lake Michigan and Silver Lake. Definitely a good experience for families! Not a thrill seeking dune ride but there were a couple steep drops.

SO MUCH FUN!!This ride was so much fun.The staff and operators got you checked in and we got loaded onto our ride in barely 15 minutes. It’s a very short ride to the dunes and then it’s off to going up and down and through the dunes.The mini talks were informative about the origin of the dune as well as what it will happen next.The kids and us loved going up and down, and they were lifting their arms and screaming with joy. They were aged six and 11.The beach stop was nice and got us a chance to dip our toes in the water and walk around a bit as well as to see how the dune changes from place to place.

We made the roughly 1 hour drive up from Grand Rapids and it was definitely worth it. We had 2 adults and 3 kids, ages 3-8, and everyone had fun. It was a Wednesday and we arrived at about 11:45. We were quoted 45-60 minute wait time and it ended up being about 75 minutes. They have a pirate ship that the kids had fun playing on, tons of places to sit, and a great gift shop. The ride itself was great and lasts about 40 minutes, including a stop at the lake to dip your toes on the water. Thomas was our driver and he had a great sense of humor and engaged the group nicely. I suggest giving a tip to the driver, chances are they'll earn it.

Mac Wood’s Dune Rides was a blast!! The ride/tour was recommended to us and we are so happy we did it! Our kids are 9-14yrs old and they loved it. Lee was our guide and he was so much fun! He had so many facts and stories to tell about the dunes, the history of the dunes, and MI. He gave us a few recommendations of other sites to see around Silver Lake and we enjoyed those too. The staff in the store are so helpful (we called with questions ahead of time) and friendly. The store has articles with the history of Mac Wood’s, Silver Lake, and fulgurites. They had real fulgurites on display too.The dunes are breathe-taking to see, they are fun to zoom over, and the stop at Lake Michigan was unexpected. Mac Wood’s Dune Rides is a must do! Well worth the trip to Silver Lake and will be back if we make it to that part of MI again!

Best kid friendly activity even if kid is less than 2 years old. Just need to have two adults on side by side for safety.Light house is also too good. Hard to go up with kid but for adults it is worth to go upstairs.Thank you so much, I was able to create memories with family!

We had a great time with Terrah, our driver. It was plenty fun and very educational. We were surprised by the speed and the.Roller coaster ride... Her orientation and holding the attention of the crowd was impeccable and we would do it again.

What a great experience! 18 of us on a family vacation piled into one of the dune buggies. Our tour guide was awesome! He was informative and entertaining. It was worth every cent we paid.

We arrived just after opening at 9:30am on Saturday, and there was a huge line out the door. The staff worked so fast to get everyone through, rides went out fast, and my family only waited about 15 minutes for our ride after our ticket purchase.Our driver was so funny, had so many great things to tell our group, and made the trip so much fun for everyone.There is a large step getting in, and people were willing to help my grandmother get in and out, but it would be difficult for someone with mobility issues, likely not impossible though.There is a 10ish minute time to get out and take pictures at Lake Michigan, which is really nice. The drivers also stop quite a bit to stop, take pictures, and talk about the dunes.Very informative, and a lot of fun!!

We were the last big group of the day but that didn’t stop our driver, Steve, from giving us an excellent tour of the dunes and their history. Steve was friendly, funny, and knowledgeable. The dune rides in Saugatuck are great but Mac Woods in Silver Lake definitely takes the cake! 5/5 HIGHLY recommend!

Really enjoyed our driver Chuck. It was a nice ride for our two kids, who are 3.5 and 2. Nothing too wild and crazy so if you're a thrill seeker, this probably doesn't fit the bill. I would say it's at least worth doing it once.

Want to experience the sand dunes without all the huff-n-puff? This dune buggy ride is the way to do it. Just walked in and gave them our group info and paid the fee. 10 minutes later we were off for about 45 minutes of excitement and information. Our tour guide/driver, Linda, was excellent. She kept our 6 grandkids entertained and enjoying the tour. The vehicles were modern and comfortable. Definitely a winner for our family.

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Another beautiful spot to visit. We went in June and the weather was nice - about 70° so the water was a little cold. The lighthouse was a sight to see! They do charge $8 for adults to climb to the top which we did not feel like paying for. Even without doing so, the surrounding area was nice and we enjoyed relaxing on the beach

This is the Lighthouse where I proposed to my Wife, while we were at the top. We are avid lighthouse visitors, and Little Sable Point will always hold a special place in our hearts. We love the area, and taking pictures of the lighthouse. Breathtaking views from the top. It's cool to see the little tags around the railing at the top, showing the distance to certain places. Little Sable is always worth the trip to the west side of the state

Nice little park. The beach is beautiful and the lighthouse it’s awesome. For a small access fee you can climb the lighthouse all the way to the top where you have a beautiful view over the lake Michigan But it’s not For the people who are afraid of heights. The parking it’s free if you have a Michigan Recreation passport. The tickets are sold in a trailer in the parking lot not at the lighthouse

Be sure to come on Tuesday as you can climb the stairs and view the lake. Great place for sunsets, swimming, pictures for any occasion from weddings to senior pics, engagement pics or just family pics. Be sure to come and enjoy this Michigan Gem!

Beautiful lighthouse overlooking Lake Michigan. Very easy to get to: a paved road to a paved walking path that leads directly to the lighthouse (and the beach). I'd say it's a must see when in the area, even if not touring the lighthouse. It's a known tourist spot and is typically fairly busy, but with no lines. Restroom facilities on site, but no picnic area that we seen.As of 9/2/23 it is $8 for adults to tour the lighthouse. A state park pass is also required for the parking lot.

This was the first time I climbed a lighthouse in my 60+ years of living in Michigan. Since we had the grandkids from Texas with us I couldn't turn down the opportunity to finally do it. Wait time was short and tour guides were helpful in explaining everything. I felt the fee was reasonable and it went to preserving this maritime treasure. I was told the staff are volunteers who just want to keep it from being lost. The view from the top was priceless. Over 150 steps so be ready. Highly recommend.

Beautiful, sandy beach with a picturesque brick lighthouse that you can climb for a fee. Concession trailer in the parking lot, although I'm not sure what they were selling as we arrived more than prepared for the day. Paved path up to the beach area. Porta Johns available. Unfortunately, there was absolutely no cell service while we were there.

One of the oldest standing lighthouses in Michigan, and you can climb to the top for an amazing view! Low cost admission with great staff who truly enjoy what they do. The Little Sable Point Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in Michigan, originally built in 1873, standing at 115ft tall! The lighthouse still remains in beautiful condition with ALL of its original design and structure, including the light itself which remains in pristine condition, though automated now as the lighthouse is still used. This is an absolute must-see for any trip or vacation in West Michigan for both adults and children! I cannot recommend it more!

Incredible views, silky smooth white sand, crystal blue water. If you can't relax here; you may be dead. Lol

A view that is worth the steps up... and down! There is a little silver trailer to buy your tickets at the entrance. You then walk up the concrete to the lighthouse. Enjoy peak holes and shadow boxes of information. A must see!

A beautiful lighthouse to visit. In June 2024 tours to walk to the top were $5 for kids and $8 for adults. The beach and dunes surrounding it are very clean and good for walking. There is a little trailer info center and gift shop office.

I cannot believe I have not been here before! The lighthouse is right there, no hike out from the parking lot. I hear you can climb to the top of this lighthouse, but it was not open when I visited (off season).

130 steps to the catwalk. 9 more steps to the light. I made friends with the volunteer working the door of the entrance. We did not want to pay $8 to climb to the top but she did give us an abundance of information. She is a lighthouse buff and has been to Australia to see a lighthouse that was still in use and required and escort to take you to the top!!!Once electricity was brought to the house, the dwelling was destroyed. The tower itself was originally brick, later painted white for visibility for the ships, then sand blasted in the 70’s to restore it to its original beauty. 115 feet tall. Before the lighthouse there was a stable and for storing horses and to use a pulley to carry up supplies. Before the coastguard took over the lighthouses were for navigational purposes.

A Must-Visit Gem on Lake Michigan's Shoreline!Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐If you're looking for a picturesque adventure on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, Little Sable Point Lighthouse should be at the top of your list. My wife and I, avid photographers and adventurers, had the pleasure of visiting this hidden gem during our road trip around Lake Michigan, and it was an experience we'll never forget.🚐 RV-Friendly: One of the biggest concerns for RV travelers is finding suitable parking, and here, you're in luck! Little Sable Point offers ample parking, and we had no trouble maneuvering our 36-foot RV into the lot right next to the lighthouse. It made our visit incredibly convenient, allowing us to focus on the breathtaking scenery.📸 Photographer's Paradise: For fellow shutterbugs like us, this place is a dream come true. The lighthouse itself is a stunning subject, set against the backdrop of Lake Michigan's crystal-clear waters. The unique architecture and pristine surroundings provided us with endless opportunities for high-resolution photos, and the natural lighting at different times of the day added to the magic.🏖️ Beach Bliss: Little Sable Point is not just about the lighthouse; it's also home to an excellent beach. After capturing the perfect shots, we relaxed on the sandy shores, enjoying the serene beauty of Lake Michigan and its spectacular sunsets. Trust me; it's a sight to behold.🌊 Great for Families: Whether you're traveling solo, with a partner, or as a family, this place has something for everyone. Kids can play in the sand, splash in the lake, and learn about the history of the lighthouse—all while surrounded by stunning natural beauty.📷 Stay Connected: If you want to see more of our adventures and the incredible photos we captured at Little Sable Point, be sure to check us out on Facebook as "Stray Compass Life." Follow our journey, and who knows, you might discover your next travel inspiration!💡 Lighthouse Legacy: Little Sable Point Lighthouse is not just another tourist spot; it's a piece of living history. The fact that it still boasts its original Third Order Fresnel lens is a testament to its significance. Only a handful of such lenses are operational in the United States, and this is one of them.🌟 A Hidden Treasure: Little Sable Point Lighthouse might not be as famous as some of its counterparts, but that's what makes it special. It's a peaceful escape from the crowds, a place where you can connect with nature and relish the simple pleasures of life.👍 Plan Your Visit: This lighthouse is nestled in Silver Lake State Park, close to Mears, Michigan. Simply follow Silver Lake Road to its south end, and you'll find N. Lighthouse Dr. The park is well-maintained, and while there's a small entrance fee, it goes towards preserving this historical site for future generations.In conclusion, if you're seeking a unique, RV-friendly, and photo-worthy destination on Lake Michigan's eastern shore, Little Sable Point Lighthouse should be on your radar. It's a place where history meets natural beauty, and where every moment is worth capturing. Don't miss out on this hidden treasure—it's a road trip memory waiting to be made.

Amazing experience the beach is so cool I wasn’t expecting The lighthouse to be so tall

Beautiful lighthouse tucked amongst endless sand dunes. A short walk for those with limited mobility. Fantastic tours available (see website for info). Great sunsets!!

Easy walk from parking lot on paved path. State park pass needed for parking lot. You can purchase a recreational permit at the entry to the parking lot. Restrooms on site; no running water. Beautiful views all around area. Great for celebrational pictures. Clean beach. Great place to hang out for the day. Dog friendly. Our group enjoyed the beach area; played in the waves, and lounged in the sand. You are able to bring your beach chairs and gear. There is a merchants table to purchase souvenirs. The sunsets are amazing, and the night sky is crystal clear. There is a small fee (we paid $8.00 usd adults) to enter the light house. As you would imagine... you are climbing steep stairs (130 steps), but there are landings with windows to stop and rest or take in the views. There are two water tight hatches and the opening to get to the outside top railing that may be daunting for some to get through. The climb is worth it for the breathtaking views of Lake Michigan coastline. The wind was scary fun on top 360 view. Full of history, built-in 1874. A must stop to check out this Michigan treasure.

Such a beautiful beach, the sand is so soft! I love that the sand squeaks it’s so fun! When we arrived there was a wedding set up right next to the lighthouse- very nice place for a low key but beautiful beach wedding! The bathrooms weren’t as nasty as anticipated so that was a plus! There is a good amount of space on the beach, I would imagine it could get packed pretty quick on hot summer days. But it is very beautiful, it is also rather shallow for a while! You can see my 3’7” three year old girl she can walk in it very well. So it’s a good beach for littles to be able to walk and play in the water. It’s a typical beach and gets deeper as you go out for adults. Also- for a Michigan beach it is not as rocky as some or as filled with nasty grass and gross stuff. It is one of the cleanest beaches I have been too- and It’s just a soft sand in the water- did find some small rocks but no shells to look through. Over all 10/10 would recommend to families for a little vacation spot!

A small group manages the lighthouse and charges to climb it to help with the cost to maintain it. Internet is spotty so bring cash if you can. The climb wasn't bad, but it is a spiral staircase for those with joint problems, or are afraid of heights. Gorgeous view is quite the payoff!!

Amazing park! BONUS- dog friendly!! The scenery is beautiful, the sand is soft, and there is plenty of beach to swim on! There are little bathrooms in the parking lot area (no running water though, so be sure to fill your bottles before hand!). My kids loved climbing the dines behind the park. They tried sand berries for the first time (😝). Thdre are some little waves which make the swimming fun for them. We didn't take the tour of the light house, but it was cool to photograph and read about. I couldn't stop taking photos! A must see if you are in the area!

The lighthouse was very fun to climb. The view was amazing and worth the scary winds up there! The guides are cool and obviously knowledgeable. The beach was also very cool. Lots of people. The beach was warm and you can go out pretty far before not being able to touch. Parking was cheap and the lighthouse was too.

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What a beautiful place. It's hard to believe this is in Michigan. You have to go if you've never been before. The water is a little chilly but not bad. The views are incredible. The water is clear. It's just breathtaking. Its 17 dollars to get in if you don't have the park pass on your plate. Even so, worth every penny. We will definitely be going back.

Had an amazing stay at this campsite, my only regret is I wish I could’ve stayed longer! They have a small convenience store which came in handy since I forgot to pack some essentials and an ice cream parlor. The bathrooms were very well maintained and it was peaceful over all. Can’t wait to come back and fully explore the trails next time.

This is a beautiful beach along the coast of Lake Michigan. We walked along the beach back from the light house, and it was a wonderful walk. It has a beach house with a museum upstairs and a gift shop downstairs. You are allowed to have dogs on the left part of the beach near where people come out of the river on their kayaks and tubes. This place is terrific!

Huge park and wonderful trails and scenery. Loved the action track chair! Very friendly and helpful staff!

It's alwaysve great to visit our beautiful Lake Michigan in the presence of Ludington State Park...the ground here are beautiful, long trails throughout the entire park. A great state park, with exceptional state views 🤍🤍🤍

Awesome beach. Lake Michigan does all the work. Sand dunes are tall sand is fine. Beautiful beach beautiful skyline. A nice guest house just outside the beach area with access for 11 dollars for a single day pass.

Very nice park with plenty of beach to walk along. I wish that they had more than one tiny section of pet friendly beach. The pet friendly beach section gets too crowded too quickly which can cause tension between dogs.

Beautiful white sandy beach that goes on and on. They have a nice dog area too. People can float on rafts, canoe, or kayak. They have sand volleyball courts. And a bath house where they sell ice cream! It is so much fun. Just one caution: the water is a bit brisk.

Stayed at the campground. It was very busy and campsites were side by side and not secluded. However right on the beach. Despite the high density and many children it was quiet and easy to sleep. Beach is right next to the campground. Showers and restrooms were well maintained and no problems using because most folks were in RVs

Georgous Beach! Small sand dunes along the scenic road that you can park on and make your way down to the sandy beach. Very seclusive feel not far from the City of Ludington.

Love this place, I've never got the chance to camp here but I have spent some days here. Love the hiking here. Beautiful scenery. Family-friendly trails. They have kayaks to rent at the main part of the park.

Very clean and beautiful park.The beach gives you a perfect view of Lake Michigan.

Came to see some Northern lights! Plenty of parking. Beautiful wildlife everywhere you look❤️

The very best state park I've been to!This beach front is long, enjoyable, and has a great small river entrance that is fun to float down.The beach house has always been a great anchor point for activities.The beach is walking distance from the park's many great hiking trails, as well as picnic locations along the river with charcoal grills.

Always a treat. One of the best state parks in Michigan. Fantastic beach coast, iconic Lake Michigan shoreline. Excellent day hikes ( Lighthouse loop is a joy) Adjoins more natural beach coast north of the park ( Lake Michigan Recreation area , Nordhouse dunes) , which is also beautiful.Even the drive out to the park is beautiful, with places to stop and get out to walk along the beach.Pet friendly, although restrictions have recently been put in place in the park.Can be crazy busy for campers.

Stopped to camp here for 1 night and it exceeded our expectations. The beach was absolutely gorgeous. Lots of bike paths, paved and gravel/sand. Campground was clean with plenty of space for our 2 tents. Nice fire ring. Bathrooms with showers were well maintained and close by. Kids loved it. We could have spent another 2 days here exploring if we had the time. Every camp site in the park was occupied so it does get a bit crowded.If you wanted to be isolated from people there are plenty of long remote hiking trails to get away on.

Just the drive to get to the park was beautiful. There are a lot of great walking and hiking trails to pick from, with several shorter loops if you're not up for a longer outing. The beach is really nice and there are several options for parking, so no worries there. If you're looking for a nice beach and park to stop at, this would be a good one!

Even more beautiful than I was told! Great hiking trails. Clean sites. Clean restrooms/showers.

Like all Michigan State Parks this one did not disappoint. The issue we had is the gate worker did not give us a map to our campsite. My husband was not aware there are 3 different campgrounds. Then the map they gave us needed to be updated. It look like it had been copied over 100 times. Plus they were all out of there trail maps. Other than that is was a great park lots to see and do. Campsites are tight not a lot room for big rigs tight turns.

This beach is amazing! Super clean with soft sand. The building itself is so nice also, lots of learning (in a fun way) while we were there visiting. The kids enjoyed looking at it all. The store downstairs had a good selection of beach stuff and ice cream. We even noticed beach wheelchairs!

Love this place ANY time of the year! Today was foggy, windy with drizzle. Still, 60°, though. While most services in the park are closed up for the winter, I’m okay with it. Fewer people and more parking. Since Lake Michigan was choppy, I went for a walk through the sand hills. (Not recommended if your heart isn’t as good as… you know). Anyway, I’m not done yet. But I’m inspired!

Absolutely hands down the best place to camp. My family and I have been fortunate enough to stay every summer for 22 years...and it has never been easy to get a spot...but worth the effort six months in advance!

Gorgeous state park with a lot of options! We rented kayaks, the employees were very kind and helpful and the equipment was all in great shape, also took a hike around some of the trails, very well kept and good variety for different lengths, terrain, etc. will definitely stop again sometime!

Gorgeous views. The lighthouse trail is easy but 1.5 miles each way. The trek through the dunes is another at least 1.5 miles in the sand. Some other trails, like the island trails etc, are much better for hiking. Very popular place! Get there early!They rent kayaks! Tons of fun in the lost lake area. We will return for more hiking.

Awesome beach and dunes. For Friday on memorial weekend, the beach isn't packed. Plenty of space and parking

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The hike (for me) was a nice experience with occasional breaks and snack and drinks you must take, and some doggies were along with some people, so petting one was therapeutic! one lady left strange tracks and she finally came back on a battery wheelchair like the guys go hunting with! it is owned by the park and the battery was low, so slower the last mile back, then the nice volunteers at the lighthouse told me she was on the beach with it for a while!we parked in the lot and walked thru the Pines Campground, then on the trail, 2 miles each way. I took all the photos I wanted of the signs and trail on the way, so the trip back was faster, about 65 minutes. a great October day with a few other people even a couple from South Carolina!

Really cool hike on the way to lighthouse. Tons of dragonflies and absolute silence. Then the lighthouse was fun to walk up and see a few artifacts inside and learn some history. Very fun.

Amazing hike through state park dunes to get to lighthouse. 1.8 miles, like others have said in reviews; mixed terrain. Husband and I are not spring chickens any more so this was the good hike for us. Some rode bikes but if you do, be prepared for some areas of loose sand. Take the tour! If you are okay with heights, it's worth the $8. Any donations help them maintain this beautiful piece of Michigan history. Dunes are great for those young, physically fit young ones to run around on. Beach is close to trail for a little diversion. Camp sites near if you are staying. Great experience.

If you live lighthouses , this is one to visit . Our Local bed & breakfast gave us a $2 off coupon to visit , it is a 2 mile walk each way on level ground . It’s supposed to be gravel but the dunes have covered it up in sand in places .It’s a very doable walk . Just bring water and sunscreen. .Learned that volunteers take turns for two weeks as inn keepers , running the light house.They were all so friendly and informative. Has extensive information and displays for Michigan lighthouses , a video to watch then you get to climb the 140 steps to the top and take in the breathtaking view. They have a wonderful gift shop and water and soda for purchase .

We did not do the walk to lighthouse it was raining and didn’t want to do the 2miles. Love the building at the park we did go inside and looked at all the exhibits very nice. Worth checking out especially with kids

Had just over a mile walk down a paved trail to get to the lighthouse. Watched a short video and headed up the120 stairs in the circular staircase. The man at the top answered questions. Beautiful views from the top and walking around the grounds outside. Then the mile hike back...it was a good time!

I decided to visit Big Sable since I saw Little Sable the day before. I had no idea you can only reach Big Sable by walking. I walked the beach beside Lake Michigan the whole way. After 1.5 miles(I followed my path on a map site) I decided to climb the dunes to see if I could see the lighthouse from up on top of a tall dune. Turned around and there she was. Beautiful lighthouse. Really happy I took the time to see it.

My only complaint us that the trail to the lighthouse is not wheelchair accessible because of the sand. A small paved path would have made all the difference. It would be excellent if it was an inclusive attraction.

It's a 38 min hike so be prepared with little ones, and no shade so keep in mind for sunny days. It was well worth it though to see the lighthouse! It was so cool that they let you go to the top to get a 360 view, and had a very cute gift shop. Highly recommend if you're in the Ludington area.

Beautiful beach and lighthouse. Worth the hike and the sand in my shoes to see it. The volunteers were very friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the lighthouse.

Historic lighthouse and great beach! I actually like this beach better than the main Ludington State Park Beach. Clean water here when the state park beach had algae. This beach is not busy at all, as the only way to get here is to hike 2 mi from the main state park parking lot.

1.5 mile hike to get there. 100 feet high. $8 to climb hours 10 to 5 Tues thru Sat. Great view.

If you are a maritime or Great lakes history about this is a must destination. Donors and volunteers spearheaded the drive to resurrect this historic site from vandalism and decay. The modest entry fee supports their efforts and takes you to the top of the tower and into the museum. Take some time to watch the video about its history.The mile access road is Dusty and open to the Sun. I would suggest riding your bike rather than walking. There is an outhouse and a snack shop to purchase snacks. The beach is beautiful and secluded.

Awesome lighthouse and the beach is great! The have a gift shop and you can go to the top. It is close to a two mile walk from the parking lot on a sand and gravel trail. Lots of fun though!

To reach the lighthouse is a hike of about two miles. I personally do not recommend wearing flip flops or sandals as the road is sandy and rocky and it is harder to walk the two miles. Once there you will be rewarded with a superb view of the towering lighthouse, which can be climbed for a small fee. You can buy soft drinks and snacks at the lighthouse.

It definitely is a walk from the beach but we'll with it. The lighthouse is absolutely beautiful.

Beautiful! 3.1 mile walk from the parking but it is worth it. We took a beachside route while going towards it and it was fun walking by the lake. Lighthouse itself is well maintained. Has entry fees. Nice little introductory video about the history and importance of artifacts helps. Walking up the stairs is a task in itself but it’s fun! From the top one get a nice panoramic view of lake and beach. Volunteers/employees were so nice and they made the experience great…

$8 to climb it and hear the video/history of the Big Sable zpount lighthouse. Tickets available inside, credit card accepted

Of the lighthouses we have visited, this is one of our favorites. It’s worth the walk to the lighthouse and paying to climb up the tower. Volunteers were great at the history and knowledgeable of the history. Keep in mind if you have small child 40 inches or shorter they will not be able to go up the tower for safety reasons. If 2 adults want to climb the tower, you will have to take turners.

Beautiful landmark. There is a 2 mile walk from the parking lot to get to the lighthouse. Path is flat and sand covered at some points. Totally worth the walk. Highly recommend. There is a fee to park in the parking lot. Bring cash to deposit into envelope for self-check in.

Fun lighthouse to visit with really great views of the lake and sand dunes. This visit is not for the physically challenged. There is a 1.8 mile hike just to get to the lighthouse (and of course to walk back) and then 200 steps to climb if you want to go to the top. The hike is a nice one, with lots of great scenery and there is a bathroom and some benches along the way. There is also a nice gift shop attached.

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This is a nice little jaunt. The place isn't huge but very scenic especially when the fog comes in. The beach is different as it comes very close to the grounds . Adding to its coziness.You can take the beach south to get in an added walk when you're done with the lighthouse and grounds. South there's plenty of driftwood formations adding to the spectacle of the beach.This is a good place to get a bit of history and a breath of fresh air. Just enjoy the views.

Located on a small, and picturesque ground, the Windpoint Lighthouse is a beautiful spot for those looking to spend some quiet time away from the hustle.The lighthouse has a small adjacent building, housing the village hall, and the village police department.The grounds have well maintained gardens, clean chairs, and a small pathway to walk around the lighthouse.The place is extremely scenic for those looking for a quiet spot for a photoshoot.The lighthouse is still functional, and is open for public tours only on select dates, although the grounds are open throughout the year.There's a small parking spot, but visitors can also park alongside the adjacent golf course. There is also a small restroom, which is clean, and hygienic.

Never ceases to amaze in any season or month. Visited again in August. It holds it's beauty still. Very private beach. Waves crashing on shore, with lighthouse glowing in it's historical glory. One can just sit and watch both for hours. Well maintained garden. Don't forget to check the herb garden with it's fragrant winds

The lighthouse and surrounding lakefront area are beautiful beyond words.This was our first time here 😀 beautiful and stunning on a June afternoon! Large area to explore with a lot of history.Very relaxing sitting by the lighthouse looking out to Lake Michigan.10/10 in every way!!!

Windpoint lighthouse is a cool place in Racine, Wisconsin to check out! The lighthouse was originally opened in 1880, and is now considered a historic place. There are places to read or have a picnic on the grass nearby the lighthouse, there are a few flower gardens, and there’s a great view of Lake Michigan. The only downside is that it can be a bit busy, depending on when you go (we came on a weekend and it was fairly crowded). Note: if you’re looking to swim in the lake, this is not the place to do it. There are beaches nearby if you’re interested in doing both!

A picturesque spot right on the Lakefront. The Lighthouse is also Police Headquarters. Shady sitting benches, Butterfly Garden and a little beach. Definitely worth stopping and seeing.

One of the few lighthouses that allow an ascent to the top. The final rise is up a ladder, but if that’s too hard, there is a chair to rest and enjoy the great views from the portholes just below the top floor. The light keepers house is now a small museum that is very well curated with artifacts from ships and the lens from the top of the lighthouse along with two others from other light houses. Only open on weekends, but well worth the trip.

This stop was a highlight on our trip. The water was beautiful and the beach nearly deserted which is always a great benefit to the view. The lighthouse can be climbed by calling the listed number. Also note the foghorn shack.

It's a beautiful lighthouse. The beach is very nice. I would recommend a visit if you are into lighthouses.

Swung by for a walk and for the kids to dip their toes in the water. Spent about an hour. Very nice, peaceful. Well-kept grounds including a couple of small gardens. Plenty of parking (probably more than need be). Clean single stall restrooms. A nice place to be for a bit.

A nice diversion along the trip. Just from looking at Google Maps, I decided it was the prettiest lighthouse on this portion of our trip so that's the reason I stopped. It did not disappoint.I'm an amateur photographer so I always appreciate photogenic places.

We had the best time today at the Windpoint Lighthouse. It was so cool to learn about the history of this structure. The land surrounding the lighthouse is also well manicured and beautiful. There are no bad angles for this piece of history. We enjoyed a tour led by the lighthouse keeper, Joseph. We also met his lovely wife, Mary Ann. This is a must see part of Racine. Whether you are a history buff or simply looking for a beautiful view, there’s something here for everyone. Also be sure to stop by the gift shop right near the shore. There are so many cute items to purchase. Cash and card are taken. I really enjoyed the photography prints for purchase in the shop. Overall we loved our visit and I would recommend to anyone. Friendly atmosphere with great people and views!

Beautiful! Very relaxing too, had a nice hour or so here. Nice beach and views, the sound of the lake, you name it. There's some fun factoids on the signs so take a little stroll around to see it all and there's a rinse station for feet and dog water bowl.

Beautiful beach and lighthouse along the shores of Lake Michigan. A great day trip from Chicago.

The light house is closed but allowed to roam the property. Small parking area but not crowded when we passed by. Its beautifully maintained. Scenic too facing Lake Michigan. Its very relaxing sitting along the bench. Worth the drive.

My wife and I absolutely loved visiting this lighthouse and the little museum attached to it. We called in advance which turned out to be a great thing as the visit was able to be aligned with the operators perfectly and in a very short manner. Having an private tour was really fun and informative, the gentleman that gave us the tour was very interesting and informed. It was a very windy day, which seems very appropriate for this kind of visit!

Love this pristine white lighthouse.Entire area is beautiful and serene.

What a beautiful, well maintained lighthouse and park area. Nice historical landmark with a nice drive on the way. It's a shame there's so much plastic on the beach from the lake.

Stunning! Couldn't go inside or climb the lighthouse (first Sun each month in summer), but there is ample history on the placards around the property. Nice section to walk along Lake Michigan as well.

Really beautiful grounds and lighthouse. Well kept and low key. Beautiful way to spend an afternoon.

Yes, please. After stopping to see the two lighthouses in Racine, this was a very pleasant visit though it was with the last light of the day. Still, the Wind Point LIghthouse was worth the visit.108 feet tall, it is one of the tallest and oldest lighthouses on the Great Lakes. It remains an active navigational aid though ownership of the property is now held by the Village of Wind Point.Free to visit the property, plenty of parking, a fantastic view and some true history here.

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Very small zoo. Not many animals out in early March. But also no ability to view many in their indoor homes. The animals we did have access to were beautiful!Gift shop attendant was a little rude & unfriendly.

Definitely advantage if you need something to do with kids inexpensive and interactive. Had potential to be amazing most animal where hiding or exhibit was empty. Still nice walk around Kangaroo and Emu area are fun.

Winter time zoo visit! It was not at all crowded as can be expected I. The winter months. Many animals were not I. Their exhibits due to the cold. There was a reduced winter rate which made it worth it. $9 for a nice walk around the zoo. Got to see tiger and lions, kangaroos, zebra. Good way to kill an hour or two.

My favorite out besides the milwaukee county. I love the fact that you can walk in the enclosure with the wallabies, Kangaroo and Emus. It's a nice place to go as an afternoon trip. They also have a wonderful playground for the kids when they get tried of walking around.

Decent zoo with quite a few animals. Kids enjoyed a lot..Best part was lions and tiger can be watched very close… There could be more variety of animals..

The zoo was well kept and felt historic. I do love a historic zoo. I do however feel like it was small and took us probably a hour or so to go through. Some of the exhibits were tiny and I felt bad, but then others were huge. The Emu/Kangaroo portion was pretty neat and allows you to get very up close with the animals. I do wish they had a bigger selection of animals as well. Overall, probably one of the smallest zoos I have been too but not the worst. For what you pay, it’s not too bad.

Nice small zoo. Intimate encounters with Kangaroos and Emu. Nice information from staff at a couple of chat areas. Watch for signs with times. We saw the Canada Lynx go through some training with keeper. Was very exciting to see the behaviors.

What a hidden gem! Even with some exhibits closed or "aged out"/some structures needing some TLC, this little zoo has so much to offer! They offer so many opportunities to get closer looks at the animals and you can even enter some enclosures (the small birds and the barnyard). I have never experienced anything like the creek walk or the water deer enclosure and it felt like a mini safari - it was SO cool! They also contribute to conservation and species protection. There were so many more animals than we expected and it's a beautiful location, right on the lake. Would definitely recommend and urge you to support the keepers, the grounds and the animals. We had so much fun!

Very glad we took a trip to Racine Zoo today! We spent about 3 hours and walked about 3 miles during the visit. Decently priced and the kids learned about a few animals. There were MANY exhibits closed which is why I'm giving 4 stars.

A number of the exhibits were closed, which I thought was odd as it is after Memorial Day. I would have thought everything would be open. They do have a pretty good selection of animals considering it is a smaller zoo. Some of the exhibits are only viewable from a very small window and it can be hard to view. They do have a small train you could take if walking is hard. We did eat at the grill and the food was ok. The staff we did interact with were all very friendly.

It was amazing. My husband and I went on our wedding anniversary. It was perfect easy to get around and see everything. The little snack shop was really good. Plenty of bathrooms throughout the zoo. The staff was very friendly. Lots of animals to see. Not too expensive either. I recommend everyone go there at least once. We will be going back for sure.

Jack o lantern of lights was amazing. My 9 yr old did notice that they weren't actually real pumpkins (maybe some of them were?), so that dulled the experience a tad for her. Overall, it was phenomenal to me! Price was just right

Racine zoo is just perfect especially for younger kids and economical on the pocket. Not as big as Milwaukee Zoo or Brookfield Zoo. Definitely way better than Lincoln Park Zoo. Would highly recommend as well as go again.

This is a small zoo with a reasonable entry fee. It's like a park with a lot of open green space along the shore of Lake Michigan. Though their enclosures seem small when compared to other big city zoos, the animals appear calm and well taken care of. There is a big playground for kids of all ages, a little train to ride, and daily shows to see some of the smaller animals up close.

We had a fantastic time in the winter snow globe! The food was excellent and there was plenty for eight people. We played games and listened to Christmas music with the blue tooth speaker provided. We could even hear the lions in the zoo roaring at night! It was awesome and I highly recommend this experience.

Viewing the penguins outside was awesome and walking with the kangaroos was a great experience! Max & Jenny, the orangutans were fascinating to visit!

Pretty great experience and not too long of a walk around. Perfect size zoo for little walkers. Strollers are available to rent as well.

This is a nice little zoo! Handicap accessible in all aspects. Lots of fun things to do! You can feed giraffes and small parakeets. If you want to feed the giraffes, you need to pay at the window when you buy admission into the zoo. Giraffe feeding is at 11 am! There are 2 concession stands to get snacks and drinks. Great view of Lake Michigan at the back of the zoo!

I hadn't been there since I was a kid well over 40 years ago. I was very nice to return. It is very well upkept, the animals all look healthy and their environment is clean and maintained.They have started charging and I was more than fine with paying $22 for 2 adults. It is not a large Zoo, but I really enjoyed it and photographing the animals. I will go again for sure.

Always beautiful, clean, and a great time. Definitely recommend as a first time zoo first or even a day trip or a repeat trip. Either way you will have a great time with kids of any ages. Love it here ❤️

Nice zoo with a number of the Big 5 animals like a rhino, lions, a zebra, a bear, etc. Even if you visit late afternoon, when the animals hide more, it's still worth a visit. Lots of green area, and there's a train tram around the park for $3 per person. The animals also have the option to have quiet in buildings if there are too many visitors.Nice location on the lake, but tends to be a bit winder and cooler.There are several interactive exhibits for kids, like a goat and sheep area where kids can brush the animals and a parakeet cage that you can enter and feed them. Visitors can also walk around kangaroo and emu area (no cages). There's also a large playground with slides and a climbing structure.Bringing your own snacks is ok!

We normally love the Racine Zoo. However, last time we went it seemed like less than 1/2 the animals were on display. We were super disappointed. We heard that many of the animals don’t come out unless it’s above 70. So, I’m still giving it 5 stars because it can be an amazing little zoo…. And they have the best playground for kids. Just guess we need to only go when it’s warmer out.

This is a smaller zoo, but it is well worth the time to visit.I saw nearly as many animals up close here as I have at some larger zoos.Plus, this zoo is designed for children with a multitude of playground areas and many benches to rest while family members ride the Zoo Choo train.Come have some fun.

It's a great zoo, just the right size, neat and clean and we got to feed one of the giraffes which was amazing

Sept. 24th, 2023My daughter's 💍 wedding venue was at the Racine Zoo. I joked around and said that the Zoo was the best place for our relatives to get together. The weather was absolutely perfect. The ceremony was a hidden treasure and had a stage, comfy seating, decorations and a walkway that could accommodate my electric wheelchair. The staff was so hands on and anticipated needs. The reception area was in a shelter-like building which could accommodate bad weather. We certainly did not need that. The food was from a local pizza place and the pizzas were made fresh in their ovens right there. What a great idea! I still need to find out where the desert came from as it was excellent. There were snacks, pasta dishes and salads. The DJ was 😎 awesome! We had so much fun! The pastor was from Rise Church in Racine. It was a beautiful ceremony and The fellowship of the church could be felt throughout the whole wedding. What a blessed day. I highly recommend having a wedding at the Racine Zoo!

Such a wonderful time! We had ages 22-65. The chili was hot and delicious. We brought items for a charcuterie board and ended up taking a lot of it home. The drinks were plentiful and included hot chocolate. Roasting smores was fun. I would bring extra marshmallows next time as our group powered through them. It was a very cold and windy day but the 2 space heaters kept us plenty warm. It was a delightful set up and we played the catch phrase game provided which was quite entertaining. The animal encounter was done in the gift shop which was a bit of a surprise but the zoo handler was delightful, very informative, and we loved meeting Harley. The Igloo hosts were very professional and on call for any questions or assistance. Will do again next year.

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Great tour guide for this architectural tour. Very interesting history of both SC Johnson and Frank Lloyd Wright. No photography allowed inside the buildings.

AMAZING!!! A must see FLW site. The office building the tower, the furniture, just unbelievable. Great family history of the company as well as a newer building almost as visionary with more history, information and artifacts. Don’t forget to visit other nearby FLW sites including wingspread the Johnson home.

If you are interested in architecture and specialty in Frank Lloyd Wright don't miss this place. You can take a free tour (need to book in advance) that lasts 90 minutes to visit the headquarters and the tower. The tour also includes a visit to the Fortaleza, a recently build building designed by Foster & partners. The tour guide wasn't great but the buildings are amazing in their own right.

I love this building. This has been on my bucket list for years. Tour was great, guide was very knowledgeable. A lot to see. I really wish we could have taken photos inside the administration building and research tower since they are no longer occupied and there is no proprietary information in view. The Lily Pad gift shop should also have books related to the architecture of the buildings and perhaps gifts to purchase related to the architectural design. I’m very glad that the company does provide access to the public for free tours though, it is definitely something to see!

Important item to know: No internal photography allowed on any of the tours. Several signs stating it so I don’t think the policy is going to change anytime soon.Tip: Do try to sit in the chairs in the gathering room for the tour! You can sit in original FLW office chairs which you can’t do on the tour.The tour is pretty great! Totally recommend it! Amazing that the tower and so many parts of the main building are wrapped in glass tubes.

We took a guided tour here. We booked ahead but the guide said it would be possible to walk up. No photos inside, just outside or through the windows. It was 1.5 hours and we went to three buildings. You’ll learn both about the company and Frank Lloyd Wright.

I really cannot recommend this place and tour enough. At first glance you would just think it's a random company. Firstly it's interesting to learn about frank Loyd right discussions with SC johnson and city developers. It's fun to see the 3 building they show you. Plus there are gift shops, art gallery style hallways, and plenty to learn about SC johnson through the decades. You don't have to like SC johnson the company or have an interest in consumer staples companies like P&G to enjoy the tour and architecture. Definitely book a tour and come visit!

Excellent free tour. Well worth the drive from Chicago. Great guide - very informative.

It’s unfortunate you aren’t allowed to photograph inside, but perhaps it’s one of those situations where the memories far exceed the photos. It’s a must visit for any Frank Lloyd Wright fan. The S.C. Johnson Wax Headquarters is like stepping into another place and time like no other!

Nice free tour of a Wright building. Very cool building maintained by the company. No indoor pics allowed.

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Well curated museum, nice displays, and a lot of interactive items for kids. Definitely a niche subject. The submarine tour is really cool. They have modified the entrance so you can take a regular stairway in it instead of using a patch with a ladder.

WOW! This is the 3rd time our family has been and it never gets old. The facilities and exhibits were in pristine condition. This time they added a bridge model where you can experience the sequence of torpedo firing, diving, and evading depth charges. There was no guided tour of the Sub today. They had Navy Veterans at stations of the ship to share their experience. IT WAS GREAT. They were knowledgeable and friendly, they kids loved the stories, they were super friendly and kind. The ship was in OUTSTANDING condition, clean, well maintained. The giant engine exhibit never fails to impress. 3 stories of pure ship pushing horsepower on display! The ship wreck exhibit is just amazing to look at the power of Lake Michigan and what it can do, the recovered artifacts and stores are a great learning experience. Thank you to all who spend countless hours to maintain this Wisconsin Treasure!

We were there on the christmas at the museum day. It was free admission, there were drinks and vendors and santa and all sorts of things. I thought it should have been much busier than it was. The cobia was awesome and the men on board telling stories were so wonderful.

My husband and I enjoyed the various displays and learned many new interesting facts from the state's history. We especially liked learning about the area's submarine building history. The building was very clean and easy to navigate. The museum gift shop also had many interesting items and souvenirs.

We visited on a Friday afternoon and basically had the whole place to ourselves, which was awesome especially on the submarine. I highly recommend this museum to anyone who is interested in nautical history. USS Cobia is amazing.

Fantastic museum!! Totally worth visiting if you are into boats, history, invention, craftsmanship, ship models and more. Not only are there tablets available to talk you thru the submarine but we brought our navy man who also talked a tour of his adventures as we went thru the ship. Don't skip this, extremely well done 👏

#usscobiaovernight Had a great time visiting the museum and spent the night sleeping in the USS Cobia submarine! Definitely worth the trip to learn more about WW2 submariners and the important role Manitowoc played in supporting our troops. Even in the middle of the winter, a great place to visit!

We had a great experience and highly recommend stopping by this museum! We took our 3 kids- 9,10,11 years old and they all had a good time. The submarine tour is a must- the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and kind. The museum has so much to look at and do. There's also a fun water feature room that all our kids enjoyed the most.I loved that there was a Disability Pride Month recognition on their TV and also Pride items for sale in the gift shop! Awesome to see!

Wonderful tour of submarine. Only 4 of us at 10am. But it gets busier ok later. The museum is amazing.

Wonderful experience. Great easy walk through museum. The submarine will make you understand what our men and women of the armed service went through when asked to. Nice gift shop and as said earlier the museum had excellent hands on stations for kids to learn the ways of the great lakes and their importance to our lives. Inexpensive to enter. Worth every penny.

Very cool place with lots of things to see ans activities too!

Much larger than I was expecting. Variety of exhibits for adults to kids. Very cool experience to tour on actual submarine.

Great Museum, Excellent Visitor Center, Nice service and a huge dose of History. I can recommend a visit here to everyone.

Museum is top notch, but the sub tour (even just with the guided tablet) was the best boat tour I've done, even better than the USS Midway in San Diego. Hopefully, you'll bump into a few vets who are on board to share stories and background of the sub. Simply Wonderful!

I was truly surprised at the depth of information and how vast the displays. We had a nice young man who gave us the tour of the submarine. Must stop and tour if your in the area. Our time in the facility was @ 4 hours and could have easily been 6

Another stop on a road trip my son and I took touring Wisconsin in 2022. We arrived just in time to book the last submarine tour. I had never been inside a submarine before and it was quite a sight! My son and I are both over 6 feet tall and had just a bit of difficulty maneuvering through it but did just fine. More so difficult for me cause I'm a bit husky but again, I still made it. After the tour, we had enough time to walk through the museum and see everything before they closed. Price of admission to the museum is included if you buy submarine tour tickets. Definitely will chew up an hour or 2 with the tour and museum but not an all day excursion. Plan other sight seeing or fun activities if you're doing a family fun day. You can always stop at Bud Williams Burgers for a great old fashioned burger, fries and Coke!

The sub tour was really cool and the rest of the museum was extremely interesting. They have a bunch of boat models on display and they are really detailed especially for their size.

Neat museum. The model ships were very cool and impressive. Submarine tour was great. Lots of equipment packed into every nook and cranny on that sub. Tour guide was very educated on the topic and equipment.

Love going on the Cobia and seeing all of the interesting exhibits. I come from a Navy family so this place speaks to my heart. It's neat to learn about subs and the men who man them. They are a special breed for sure! The guided tour was nice and you get some funny stories about the sailors. Definitely a must see if you are in the area.

Thoroughly enjoyed the museum. We spent several hours enjoying the exhibits. I highly recommend the submarine guided tour. The guide Riley was very knowledgeable and did a great job answering questions. We went in a rainy day and it was perfect!!!

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Beautiful state park. Lots of trails and the views are beautiful. Very nice beach all along. The cordwalk is so cool. Definitely a little cooler by the lake so I'm glad I grabbed a sweatshirt with the breeze. Kids had a great time even and with teens that is not always easy

This is a bucket list place for sure! I tell everyone about the best kept secret in Wisconsin! The beach is stunning, clean, quiet and fun. There is camping , trails and hiking as well. The trails are gorgeous wooded forests with phenomenal beach views!! You all have to go!

This was a beautiful state park to visit. When I arrived, there was a long line of people waiting to purchase day passes/year passes to get into the park. I had my sticker, so I could go past the traffic. One woman stopped me to let me know there were some parking spots in lots 2-7. I found a parking spot, right away. There were bathrooms and even an outdoor rinse-off station. The beach was packed on a Sunday afternoon. The further along I walked, the less busy the beach became. There were paths to walk through and many entrances to the sandy beach. There were hardly any rocks in the water. I saw so many trees, especially pine trees. It was a lovely place to see. So relaxing to rest on the beach and put my feet in the water. I suggest driving further down to lot 5-7 and entering the beach from there. You'll have access to a less crowded part of the beach. The further I walked away from the first beach entrance, the closer I approached homes on the beach. I was surprised to see that people lived inside the park. It was unexpected. I had parked by the Amphitheater and walked all the way to the beach. There was a path that led me to bathrooms. Then I crossed the street and made it to the beach. It was a less traffic-jammed way to attempt visiting the beach. The pine trees were everywhere. Talk about a pine haven! I even saw a 4 trunk pine! That was neat. 😄 What was most interesting was seeing the lengthy driftwood tree trunk sticking straight up out of the sand with a Seagull perched on the top.

What a nice walk by the beach. Still a bit of snow in the sand and it's almost April. But I am jealous of my Sheboygan friends to be able to come here and walk even at the end of a Wisconsin winter. The gulls, the lapping of little boats along piers. The lighthouse. The shells and polished glass, and driftwood. Summers must be great to swim here. The kite surfers. I could just spend a day sitting by Lake Michigan doing nothing. Beautiful waters up here.

A must go to park when in Wisconsin. Visit the Natural Center to learn interesting facts about a second floor view of the long beach. We were lucky enough to find out the were having a lantern walk at night event and this was amazing as my husband and I are celebrating out anniversary, this just made it extra special. There is camping available as well. The park closes at 11PM and no lifeguards.

One of the most beautiful ceremony spots I’ve photographed at for a wedding day! Kohler Andrae is one of my favorite parks with the blend of woods and water access. You can’t go wrong being surrounded by such beautiful nature! I completely recommend! Jaxlens Photography.

Went on a Saturday. In July. Zero parking.Remote trails were nice, as was friend pond. Will probably rate better next time we go. With better planning

Great hikes, views and access to the lake. We didn't get to the beach due to choppy water but so plan on returning. If you plan to hike the dunes, be sure to bring bug repellent as we did see ticks.

Camped here for the first time last week and what a beautiful park🏕 Nice hiking and/or biking. Right on beautiful Lake Michigan 🏖 Pretty good campsite selection. Some very open, so not our style but park was full. Cant wait to come back!!

What a great park! Tons of trails for all fitness levels. Nice playground for kids. The beaches were very nice, too! We spent most of our time at South Beach, but North was just as great! North was a little slower than South. Dogs are allowed on North Beach. I did wish there were some garbage cans closer to beach entrances as we saw garbage etc.

Beautiful park. Boardwalk has some uneven /broken boards making it slightly difficult to navigate. Beach had a deceased Seagull and a lot of feathers while walking the beach. Soft sandy beach. Not much shade so make sure you bring sunscreen.

Sheer beauty of Lake Michigan, with sand dunes, beautiful wooden walking paths, and we even saw a white tail deer about 20 yards away! Wisconsin is a blessed state to have this lake that is really like being at the ocean!

Beautiful, clean park! Perfect for a relaxing hike. The “cord walk” was well maintained—park was spotless! The woman at the gate was very helpful explaining the map and things to do. Highly recommend for an afternoon drive while visiting Milwaukee.

Lake Michigan is stunning any time of the year. Miles of beach, crystal clear waters, picnic tables on the beach. Walked the cord walk trail through the sand dunes, very cool!

Huge park with something for everyone. Beach with cold water? Got it. Spot where everyone saw the northern lights while you slept at the campground? Got it. Boardwalk so you don’t have to walk through the marsh water to see cattails? Got it. Playground where adults barely fit on the swings? Got it. Enjoy!

What a beautiful park! I have limited mobility and use a wheelchair. I really appreciated the wheelchair accessible trails at this park. And the wheelchair accessible cabin is amazing! They thought of everything! The bathroom has a roll in shower with a bath bench. There is also a shower wheelchair available if needed. The bathroom sink is a good height and there is room underneath. Bonus points for the handle to turn the water on being placed at the front of the counter so it is easy to reach. Also, the soap dispenser is at the front of the counter.The kitchen has a section of counter that is lowered for ease of use from the chair. There is a refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and coffee maker.The living space has a lift chair, a couch with pullout bed and a wide chair with pull out bed. The bedroom has two power hospital beds. A lift is available if needed. There is also a cot available if needed and a commode chair. There is a nice "porch" room with lots of windows and a bird feeder right outside. There is electricity with plenty of outlets, air conditioning and heat. Outside there is a nice patio with benches. There is also a grill, campfire ring and picnic table. One of the wheelchair accessible trails is right next to the cabin. And, there is a beach wheelchair as well.

Beautiful park. Well cared for by staff and most users. Loved that we could take our huskies with us. Dog Users there are plenty of signs to know where u can and can't take your dog.

Beautiful park and lovely campground! There is so much nature and wildlife to see here. The beach is gorgeous, as are the hiking trails and cordwalks. Staff are very helpful, as are the the people in the nature center. Bathrooms and sites were very clean. Highly recommend!

This is a beautiful state park ~ need state sticker to get in. There is camping and a north and south beach area. Beach is nice in both areas but not much shade so I recommend a shade tent or beach umbrella. Finding a parking spot in the north beach area was quite the challenge ~ spots are limited. South beach had plenty of parking. Doesn't seem too handicap friendly in some areas. Had running water bathroom in both areas. Picnic tables. North Beach is dog friendly whereas South Beach is not. Would recommend going earlier in the day on a weekend. Also has hiking trails ~ which look beautiful. Family friendly. I highly recommend going here. We had a blast at both beaches.

While it is true that the tour provides a wonderful opportunity to see horses and the tour guide is excellent, the cost of $50 per person may be too high for a family of six. It would be beneficial for the company to consider adjusting their prices to make the experience more accessible to families.

This was a beautiful state park. Well-maintained trails, and lots of sandy beaches.While we didn't use them, it also looked like a lot of camp sites on the south side of th park as well.

As you already know the park is beautiful. Can't go wrong with a nice relaxing boardwalk trail through the sand dunes while listening to the waves of lake Michigan.As far as why three stars. The reality is the campground is designed very poorly. Specifically electric sites. A large majority of the sites when you back in your camper door is against woods or opens to road with picnic table/fire pit on other side of camper. The sites seem to be designed backwards are are made for pull in but they are back in. Lots of wasted space in the campground due to poor site design. Short site driveway spaces for no reason. The new paved site pads aren't level which is strange because they seem new. Every time I've stayed there are people with multiple tents and a camper on one site with too many people- which I've never seen enforced. I'll also add restrooms closed early this season with no notice on booking.Beautiful to visit. The campground is disappointing.

I had a great experience tent camping. I walked some trails and checked out my fellow campers--see their setups. The restrooms are clean, some have flush toilets and showers. I noticed a laundry room and that the park sells ice and other items. It is a lovely and varied park with much to offer both families and single persons.

This was a regular picnic park as I was growing up. Haven't been there in years. Never went in November. The winds off the lake were brisk and chilly. The dunes and grasses along the beach are unique. Much of the lake view path is on corded planks for easier walking than loose sand. The information facilities were closed for the season. We also checked out the campgrounds, which looked well spaced, level and, of course, leaf covered.Finally, we drove up to the forest trails. A wide mowed path through woods and Prarie grasses. Even with a map, the intersections were a bit confusing. Trail could have been marked better.

This is a cool and unique state park, the beach is massive, the boardwalk trails are beautiful from every angle.

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Book worm gardens is a near magical place, where books come to life. There are plenty of things to touch and explore, from houses and forts to musical instruments and nature!We've been here many times, with children ranging from 1 to 14, and they always enjoy each moment. I would say that, in general, children 2-7 will get the most fun out of this experience, but other ages are sure to enjoy it too.

Beautiful gardens that are based on a variety of books. Books are available to read in metal mailboxes around each garden. We went for the Sprout/Seedling toddler program. The kids enjoyed the park and the "Jump, Slither, Crawl" activities. They spent about 1.5 hours at the park and it was the perfect amount of time for the activities.

A visual treat for young and old alike! The stories represented through the park's exhibits range across tales familiar to all ages, and both the hard and softscaping are breath taking. Just be sure to make an appointment before you go!

This place looked really cool and I wanted to see it. Didn't realize they charged to go through it, thought it was more of a botanical garden. Parking is kinda limited for as busy as they get. Didn't realize it was also geared more for kids. When I seen all the curtain crawlers running around, I had to pass.

Seriously the cutest. Our girls are older teens and still loved it - we had a blast trying to figure out which story went with each garden, and sometimes were introduced to new stories we hadn't read yet. Definitely worth a trip (or more!) to this magical place!

Such a cute place! Thouroughly enjoyed by my nieces aged 4-9. Easy parking & entry. First time visiting. Worth the Easy 2 hour drive from Madison.

This is a mystical place to visit. I had a 10 and 1 year old on my visit and they both loved it. Storybooks available to match the gardens. Definitely worth the 2.5 hours to get there and the 12 bucks to get in . (The 1 year old was free) We got to dig in dirt, play in sand , make music, feel and smell flowers ;) . So many cool storybooks displays.

We came during the day on a Saturday, even though parking lot was full, it didn't feel crowed on our walk. Not a large selection of flowers blooming, but was is there is set up beautifully. All the areas of the garden are themed to children's books. It was a fun, unique way experience some of the classics like 3 little pigs. With a general addition, you can go around as many times as you. My 5 year has a blast.

Been meaning to go for some time but didn't with COVID. Kids are 6, 8, and 10 and were less than impressed than a toddler/preschooler would have been, but still had a good time. They really liked the Laura Ingalls Wilder area and the music/art area and were entertained for about 2.5 hours. I think it would be nicer for local families who could drop in, read the laminated book they provide and view the accompanying display casually. Honestly, most of the books in the displays I had never heard of and we're fairly well read; many are short children's books, so it would have been better to have gotten a bunch from the library and read them before the visit. Also, for adults, the garden itself doesn't feature many unique plants as a standard botanical garden and there's few labels, although it's well maintained and you can tell they are trying to expand the variety.

I had no idea this place was a botanical garden, too! The flowers were GORGEOUS, the storybook spots were so cute, and the park was clearly designed with kids and interaction in mind. I didn't know most of the references, but was delighted to discover that I knew a few! It was fun to explore and to find so many little easter eggs, if you will.

This place was amazing! Even my stubborn 12 year old had a good time exploring. Tickets are $2 cheaper if you buy from their website, and they even recommend that as you are walking to the gate. I could spend a few hours here wandering and maybe actually reading a few of the books they have around.

This was a fun place to visit when my girlfriend and I were in town! Adults without children can even enjoy this amazing garden! Be sure to look all around, or you might miss something!

Super cute garden for kids to see replica houses and sculptures from their favorite books. It’s a nice loop path with a few spots to deviate to see things like a fish pond or lookout area.There’s a few props in some houses like chairs and dishes, a few smaller play stations and a playground. They also have a picnic area to enjoy lunch while there.We checked out a pass from our local library so it was free to go.Be sure to look at their website for parking information as the big lot is being re-paved so you have to walk about 5-10min to get in, unless you have handicapped parking, which they have closer to the entrance.

Lovely place to visit for a few hours! I really liked how much they worked with the natural environment and the intact woodland areas, which helped a ton with shade and cooling. I’m sensitive to heat but was quite comfortable. The art pieces are all interesting enough for adults to enjoy but are clearly built with kids in mind and there were lots of children having a blast interacting with the sculptures, houses, and gardens!

Absolutely beautiful, peaceful and well placed “stops” along the way. This made my inner child so happy seeing classic books and others I’ve never heard of. I loved seeing designated areas for donors everywhere; very genuine and sweet. Drove from Chicago Illinois and it was worth it.

This garden is super cute and homeschooler moms dream! There are a lot of interactive play areas and cute little activities to do. Each section of the garden represented a children's book. They had lots of little libraries to choose books to read to your children while you were browsing through the gardens. The plants were beautiful, the gardens were clean, and the new bridge is fantastic! I would highly recommend bringing your kids here no matter what age.

This place is AWESOME. There are so many areas for kids to enjoy and explore. Every book they have ever loved and new ones to find are here. Admission online is approximately $8 but worth it. My kids kept saying "this is magical" and they're almost 9And 7.5.Definitely worth the cost and visit.

We went on Mother's day weekend so it was a little pricier than normal. Without the discount, I thought the normal price was still a little high (we purchased online in advance which was $14/person). I would definitely recommend going on a weekday if you're considering the cost ($10/person online). I was expecting more to be honest. I do wish they could update the book list and add more books/themes/characters that kids would know and like. I did like the laminated book stations. The entirety of the space was smaller than I thought. We spent about an hour here. I had high expectations as a former elementary school teacher and children's book lover. Overall, it was nice but I do wish there was more.

What a lovely place that brings to life children books! To learn that over 1,000 volunteers helped bring the vision to life was jaw-dropping. Wow! Talk about a community project.Walking towards the entrance you see the Magic School Bus Garden and Picnic area. The archway welcomes guests into a space with picnic tables and of course The Magic School Bus. Please remember to take your trash with you if you eat here during your visit.And what’s a place based off literature without a Little Free Library. It’s located right across from the picnic grove.Small signs throughout the gardens inform visitors of the book which inspired the respective space. Stone towers hold books for families to sit and read.There were a number of groups visiting on the day we went, but we made the most of our trip.My baby shower theme was based on children’s books because of my love for reading so bring my twins here made it a full-circle moment.

This place is so fun. It really brings certain aspects of popular books to life. My son loved it so much he wouldn't leave. Words can't really describe it.It's perfect for kids, but it's also adult friendly. The walkway is a soft texture with mulch on top. No hard pressure on your knees from standing or walking. There are also lots of benches and chairs to sit and read and enjoy nature.The price is also friendly and supports the park. For being in its 13th season, it's in great condition. You can tell people really love this garden. The landscape is also very appealing and well-kept. Very scenic.

Book themed botanical garden!? What a beautiful and fun place, especially for families. Spent about an hour and a half walking through, so many themes and things to see. Highly recommend.

From the pictures, I thought it was going to be smaller and just a cute walk about garden. I was wrong. I have to go back probably 3 more times to see every book reference and fully immerse myself in the activities. I spent 2hrs there on Mother's Day and barely scratched the surface. Kudos to the staff for making it an enjoyable day. I would wish for all the parking by the picnic area be handicap but it was a nice enough day to wheel my Dad from the UW lot.

An absolutely magical garden with lots of care and design put in. Fun for kids and adults, lots to do for little people (and grown-ups). The books available around every corner to read will bring you right back to childhood. Mostly shaded and easily accessible for all levels. Seriously, the best garden we've been to in a long time. Worth the stop! Buy your tickets online in advance for a discount, easy entry when you arrive.

My husband and I are visiting Milwaukee with our 2 year old. I’m so glad we found out about Bookworm Gardens so we could pay it a visit! It’s a very cool, serene place with lots to explore.

A vibrant, playful botanic garden inspired by children’s literature, the natural world, and the imagination! We all enjoyed the sights and sounds as we relived some of our favorite children’s books while creating new memories with our daughter.

We came here on a whim as a little family getaway and fell in love. I loved how there were stories to read around every corner. We will definitely be back when the weather is warmer. If you buy your tickets in advance you save $2 a person

Just showed up randomly with no expectations. I had a 2 year old and 1 year old that really enjoyed the place. The walk ways are a turf like material, with no problems pushing a stroller. Great botanical garden that keeps kids interested. Very pretty. Went in June. Would definitely go back. Not overly crowded on a Saturday. Everyone else seemed to enjoy themselves as well.

If you read to your kids (you should) many of the books are brought into the real world so kids can engage with them. Highly recommend.

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I liked this state park for use as a day trip excursion but I would not camp in this park so that is why I rated it as 4 stars. Though not as scenic as Kohler Andre park to the north, this park does offer some interesting tidbits to explore. For one thing, it has a historical background. The park was originally a limestone quarry from 1900 to 1920. It was a company town named Stonehaven, that is a sweet name for a town! So there is essentially a huge pond that was man made after production ceased where the quarry was dug out. It is beautiful around that area plus you can see some of the original foundations of the workers houses from that era. There are two beaches next to Lake Michigan that are sandy and just relaxing to chill on, you can take your pooch to the South Beach. The trails next to the quarry and the lake are very nice and overall easy to walk on, super flat! Just one thing to note, there typically is a shuttle road that takes visitors pretty much around the park but that service is not available right now as part of the road eroded from what looked like storms last year. It is just amazing to see how powerful the Great Lakes are when storms come in! But I found it was nice to walk along the shuttle road as it connected you to different parts of the park plus it is good to get more walking in! As far as camping goes, we were glad we ended up cancelling...sorry but the campground was a combination of a lack of shade, no trees with areas that looked like it was close to a swamp. But if you want to go for an easy going and I would say more of a local park with history dotted in the mix, I would still say this park is worth the visit!

This was our first state park, decided to get a park pass. It was perfect and beautiful. Signage for pets was clear. Hope we can go back and spend more time there! The beach was beautiful!

Roughly a half hour away from home, Harrington Beach State Park is a frequent go to. Whether it’s a walk on the beach or a walk around the quarry even a hike on the many trails in the woods through the park the peaceful atmosphere is what it’s all about.Some trails are more well maintained then others. For the avid hiker this won’t be an issue. For others however bring some boots as the trails can sometimes get muddy when wet.

It was pretty good. I went there to grill by lake Michigan. Parking is about a 10 minute walk from grills with a view. The North beach had 2 charcoal grills, 1 fire ring grill grate, and a firepit. It was elevated with a view of the lake. South beach was more of a dog area but also had 1 charcoal grill. Random grills placed nearby. Quarry Lake was really nice. The only downside was that the beach area had a lot of dead fish that washed up in some areas, but overall it was a worth while experience.

The water is cold and inviting if your looking for a quick dip. The sand is clean enough to set up and enjoy the sand and view. Great trails. Clean restrooms. Clean enough. People are friendly and leave you alone.

Harrington Beach State Park is a great park for a walk or if you're just starting to get into hiking. VERY flatland and easy to get around. The quarry lake is very relaxing to sit at and just look over the lake. The shuttle road is great for walking and/or biking on since the shuttle isn't currently in service.The park map you can get on the DNR's website definitely needs to be updated. The trails are all named and labeled, but the same names aren't on the map. The map names the trails as A, B, C, etc. Also there are trails that aren't shown on the map, so some areas can get confusing to navigate.

Harrington Beach is wonderful place to escape the city. There's lots of forested trails and beach walks, scenic views and historical ruins. It's very dog friendly and is a great place to go year round. Camp sites offer some privacy (depending on time of year) fire pits and there are some electrical hookups. The bathrooms are clean and shower rooms are nice as well.

Pretty awesome hiking trail. It’s about 5 miles if you do the whole thing. Use “AllTrails” app to get the map on your phone. It would be extremely difficult to navigate without it. I’m 100% sure we would’ve gotten lost or ended up repeating sections and/or skipping other sections.

Fantastic spring camping. Brought the dog and had a great time. Well-kept camping sites, easy self-registration. Beautiful park within a natural beach ecosystem.

Stayed at a walk-in site over the weekend and had an excellent time enjoying the beautiful midwestern prarie and woodland trails that the park had to offer! Bathrooms and showers were always in good condition-with noticeable cleanings and soap refills etc. Saw endless rabbits, a few deers, and a couple of unassuming toads. The walk to Lake Michigan from the walk-in sites is a solid 30 minutes-but walking around the lovely Quarry Lake and through the forest made for a great nature walk.

This is a beautiful park for day use. Plenty of hiking trails and nice walks on the beach. Water was a little murky today but all in all a great experience, especially with the hike around quarry lake. I personally would not use this parks campground hence the 4 stars. Lots of thick brush rather than tall trees so not a whole lot of shade. Still, I had a great experience!

Someone posted on Facebook that they had bird feed on their hand and a bird flew onto their hand to eat it so we had to go try! We never tried it since I got some cute pictures of a butterfly and got pretty close to a cardinal. The trails are nice & they have a playground for kids!

Updated Feb 2024 - road along beach is under repair, and bring sunflower seeds to feed birds! Video below.Second time camping here, and still great. A park for introverts, private sites with ample space and ground cover between. Don't miss the moon rise over Lake Michigan. Shower building is newer than most other parks.Great campsites, excellent paths, cool lagoon, and of course the sounds of Lake Michigan.

We love going here. You do need a state park sticker to enter. Costs $28 for a year. We had no issues with parking on a Friday afternoon. Picnic tables and grills as well as a nice playground for the kiddos. Restroom was pretty clean. Great beach area with sand. Saw a few deer in the woods. Highly recommend going here.

Awesome park, very laid back. The quarry is beautiful. Nice campsites too.

I love this park it's small enough to be private and quiet but it's got so many beautiful walking paths through the woods and also along the beach

The trails are very well kept, I like that you can stay on the path or wander off either on the beach or hike deeper into the forest. The restrooms are nice, I wish they had lights in them they are dark but Convenient. The scenery is very beautiful, A lot of raspberry bushes along the path, which ended up being a nice snack. I've been here a few times now and enjoy it every time. I suggest if you like hiking too visit it.

Very limited parking, lots of dead fish on the beach. It could be better, but it wasn't awful. We ended up going to the edge of the park and found a better place to park, and walked just inside the border of the park.

Really nice place to have a picnic. There are so many nice spots to just kick in and relax for the day. The old quarry has some spots, but there will be a lot of foot traffic from the people walking on the trails. There are some scenic spots overlooking the Michigan lake with some nice isolation. The beach is awesome with great sand it is so soft and clean. Overall, it is a great experience. We need to visit this place again for the next opportunity to explore the trails in this park.

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I t was quite a while ago I was able to spend some time and check out this beautiful one of a kind structure! While visiting for work. The wings open at around 10am with the museum, and flap at noontime, then close when the museum closes. Worth seeing!In side the museum there is lots of space with views of the lake and lots of nice art.It is also located just steps away on the shores of Lake Michigan and can walk right in front of the lake and the museum while walking along the path

Wonderful experience! Not only was the museum awesome, but it sits right on the lake. Great place to spend an entire day! Beer and food tents on the patio for after a day spent looking at beautiful and moving works of art.

This art museum is a great size! It isn't overwhelming, you can take your time and enjoy the art and the beautiful views of the lake. There was a Haitian exhibit when I visited that was phenomenal! I really recommend it.One thing to note, it was very warm inside so bring layers. I was in a winter sweater and it was a bit too warm!

Not to be missed. This is one of the BEST art museums in the country. And probably the most beautiful. Loved the collection as well as the current exhibits. I spent hours here with my boys and we all loved it. I would encourage everyone to go to their Thursday night evenings (4-8) when available. The kids were free regardless (which is amazing), but I could name my own price! They also had a musician and bar set up in the atrium and an attendant at the children’s desk. Everyone was extremely helpful and friendly. Amazing variety of genres, artists, mediums, and themes. Great representation of female artists. Gorgeous architecture and the parking garage beneath was beautiful as well. If you can be there at opening, closing, or at noon, you’ll be able to see the wings open or close. Hands down this is one of my favorite places to visit now.

The Art in Bloom exhibit was beautiful. I've lived in Milwaukee for years and this was my first time at this exhibit. I've grown up attending various events at the art museum and also just coming on my own time, but this particular event that happens annually is worth the trip. How cool to see flower arrangements that are inspired by art in the museum!

This is an absolutely beautiful museum. It offers something for everyone whether your particular favorite art expression is Impressionism, Modern, Renaissance, Folk, and much more. We spent close to three hours and did not see it all. If you are in the Milwaukee area I highly recommend a visit to this museum. You won’t be disappointed! We arrived about 10:30 and the underground parking garage was mostly empty. We paid $10 for the time we were there. There is also a garage across the street.

Great way to go spend a couple of hours in Milwaukee! Had a very large selection of different historic items, art pieces, sculptures, furniture, mechanical pieces, etc! It got me thinking about many various periods throughout human history and was quite thought-provoking. Not to mention, the architecture of the museum itself is impressive!

A large and varied collection of art modalities and subjects are on display.With too much to see in several hours, I recommend becoming a member, especially if you live in Milwaukee and appreciate art and beauty's impact on oneself.There are water fountains and restrooms inside. The parking below and across the street in the garage are discounted if you are a member. There are a number of benches for the large art pieces and a set of tables and chairs in the foyer on the lake side entrance. I do enjoy reading books in the museum in several places such as the 3rd floor's lounge room with views of the lake and discovery world/south.They can hold your water bottles or other items that they will not let you bring inside (such as a metal water bottle). There are also lockers for items, but I'm not sure how much those cost.Students and seniors pay less for tickets.

The architecture of the building itself alone is amazing. My visit here was more than I imagined, such great art pieces and amazing views right outside as well! A lot of art to see, I believe we spent a couple hours exploring. One of my favorite museums I've been to so far! Most definitely recommend if you are in the area.

This is an amazing museum.It's huge with many pieces of art. You can easily spend 4-5 hours here wandering around and looking at the different types of art. There is also a studio room where kids can play around with creating art.There is also an incredible view of lake Michigan inside the museum. Not taking a photo there is kind of a waste :)This is a fantastic museum and I highly recommend checking it out.

Such a great museum! I didn't want to leave, as we hadn't seen all of the galleries, but the kids were ready for food (if I'm honest, we were all fading). The sketching kits that you can pick up (free!) for the kids are an incredible idea, and was a perfect way to get and keep 6 and 7 year old kids interested in the art around them.I am looking forward to returning so I can see all of the myriad art pieces I missed!

A beautiful building and amazing pieces from paintings, sculptures, pottery, furniture, carvings, posters were being featured but sadly the photography section was closed as they were moving and updating. A definite must see in Milwaukee for any and all ages. Staff were helpful and available throughout the areas.

I had never visited the art museum before. We only went because I'm a teacher and had a free pass, and kids are free. It's not really a place for kids, though. We were followed and got in trouble for the kids getting too close to exhibits. Unless you are an art student or your passion is art, this was a one-time stop for us. Some of the older paintings were cool to see, but the best part was the lakefront! We ate lunch outside and walked by the lake.

Fascinating facility and a fantastic collection of American, Minimalist, Abstract and Haitian Art and so much more. Definitely needs to be a bucket list item. Easy access and plenty of parking. Spend the day, enjoy a great coffee, tea and sandwich in the restaurant.

Wow, what an amazing museum inside and out! Such a great collection, but be warned the Milwaukee Art Museum is huge! I regret only allocating two-ish hours for my visit, because you really could spend a half-day or more here. Wear comfy shoes!

Milwaukee Art Museum is beautiful! Whomever designed this building really created something special. The building itself is gorgeous. You walk in and there is beautiful scenary of Lake Michigan..breathtaking! As you wonder down the halls and in the open concept floor plans there is something for everyone to see. The hand painted artwork is my favorite and also some of the sculpted work as well. They have security on every floor which I love. The staff is nice and friendly. It is much bigger in the inside vs just looking at the outside. They do have a small cafe area where you can eat.

By far one of the coolest art museums I've been to! The location by the lake and architecture of the building alone are amazing. We spent about 1.5 hours there and didn't get to see everything. Plan for about 2 hours if you want to see it all. Monet was one of my favorites

An absolute “need to go” to spot when visiting Milwaukee.Not just for the relaxing lakefront walk outside and admiring the architecture. They also have great seasonal and exclusive exhibits year round. Plus, there’s a pretty good cafe inside if you’re hungry.For those locals, there’s typically a monthly deal for a cheaper entrance. I believe it’s the 3rd Thursday of every month. Correct me if I’m wrong.They also have great events here all throughout the year.

I have visited the Milwaukee Art Museum multiple times, and each visit has been a captivating and enriching experience. The museum's stunning architecture, with its iconic wings designed by Santiago Calatrava, sets the stage for the incredible art collection inside.The exhibits at the Milwaukee Art Museum are diverse and thoughtfully curated, featuring everything from classic masterpieces to contemporary works. Each gallery offers a unique perspective and invites visitors to explore different artistic movements and styles. The rotating special exhibitions also ensure that there's always something new and exciting to see.One of my favorite aspects of the museum is its commitment to engaging and educational programming. The guided tours, interactive exhibits, and informative signage enhance the visitor experience, making the art accessible and enjoyable for all ages.The museum's location along the shores of Lake Michigan provides a beautiful backdrop, adding to the overall ambiance. The café and gift shop are also highlights, offering a pleasant place to relax and find unique souvenirs.Overall, the Milwaukee Art Museum is a cultural gem that offers a rich and varied art experience. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning guest like me, the museum never fails to inspire and delight.

Excellent museum with beautiful views, amazing architecture & world class galleries & collections. Everything from current contemporary exhibitions & a well rounded post-war American collection to European classics and amazing folk art. Easy to spend a lot of time here regardless of level of art education or particular interest. Highly recommended. 🖼️

This museum is such a gem! It’s a beautiful architectural marvel designed by Santiago Calatrava. You will definitely admire the combination of shapes, spaces and light.The collection is also really well curated. Amazing contemporary art pieces and a great selection of modernist furniture.

It truly is a beautifully designed building that houses unbelievably wonderful pieces of art. You will see works of popular artists like Andy Warhol, Georgia O'keeffe, and countless others.The sculpture of "The Janitor" is amazing. He seemed as if he was going to tell me a story about the years of service he'd given to his field of work. Other works of art made me ponder what the artists message to us is, how the art was created, and what was the inspiration for the work? You will naturally wonder about these things and more yourself.

A beautiful museum with a surprisingly wonderful collection. There's something to please every type of art lover, and the building itself is gorgeous. The lake views are lovely.You definitely want to take your time to take in both the art and the views and incredible architecture.

Going to start this review by saying it's a bit biased. Reason why? Because I never went in. This was a scheduled stop on a father son road trip in 2022. Had a financial faux pa a few days before getting to this destination. Well, long story short, my son and I decided we would save some money instead of buying tickets. Now, what I will say is that we still stopped here and took in the sights. The museum is a marvel of modern architecture and is stunning to look at. So, we took some pictures, enjoyed the view of Lake Michigan and walked the surrounding grounds. There's no doubt the museum is wonderful. I have toured the museum before but I didn't think it was fair I give an exact review of what's inside. Especially, knowing my last visit was over 30 years ago. I'm sure many things have changed inside. With that noted, I still would highly recommend visiting the museum!

This is a very nice art museum in a mid size city. The museum is on the shore of the lake a beautiful setting. The architecture of the museum suggests a sailboat. I really liked it. The collection is diverse. I only had a short visit, so I focused on American and European paintings from Impressionists and after. There was a lot to see. I'm definitely glad I visited.

I’ve had the pleasure of visiting several times now and each time I find new delights. The faculty itself is quite striking. The variety in the collection means that everyone can find something that draws them in regardless of your personal tastes.The setting is also stunning. I was there most recently near dusk in November. The sky colors and low horizon shadows made it exceptionally pretty.

The museum has a broad collection and is quite large; maybe not as large as you'd expect from the exterior of the building but still big. Parts of the building's interior have as nice of architecture as the exterior.

The Milwaukee Art Museum is not only a cornucopia of masterpieces of art. The museum itself is a masterpiece of artwork, both the interior and the exterior. The world renowned mechanical wings, which spread out when the museum opens to the public and fold shut when the museum closes for the day (and light up at night), have made this building’s architecture world famous.Most of the galleries in the museum are dedicated towards contemporary and modern art. I didn’t explore these galleries as much as the historic European and American art galleries, but I still found plenty of paintings and sculptures in the contemporary galleries intriguing to marvel at. The abstract images portrayed in those works leave you to make your own interpretation as to what exactly the artist is trying to convey.I spent much more time in the historic European and American paintings galleries. These exhibits displayed a plethora of realism and impressionist masterpieces from a wide variety of artists, some famous and others lesser known. Most of the famous paintings and sketches were from the Dutch painter Rembrandt, but there was also a gallery dedicated to Paul Gauguin, and a couple of works from Claude Monet. These works further deepened my admiration for great art museums like this one.This visit in January 2024 was actually my second visit to the Milwaukee Art Museum. My first one was in January 2018. During that time, there was a traveling exhibit featuring renowned masterpieces from artists such as Edgar Degas and Vincent Van Gogh. These exhibits are usually on display for a rather brief period of time, and whenever there is such an exhibition, you should definitely go to the art museum and see those famous pieces of art yourself. Even when there’s not any temporary exhibits featuring world famous priceless artwork, the museum still has a plethora to explore. This is after all, Milwaukee’s best tourist attraction and a must see in every imaginable way.

I highly enjoyed my time here. Beautiful pieces of art. Blown glass from only the most popular ;)My friends and I recieved military discounts, with it. Go visit, I dare you.The overall outdoor architecture is incredible, you'll want and not easily resist exploring the inside.

This museum would be worth it even if all you did was walk in and gawk at the halls from the front of the building. I had a small bag on my back and the museum makes/yells at you put those on your front, which got uncomfortable. So maybe I should have checked it. The cafe actually made a pretty decent sandwich, shout-outs to those guys over there. Some staff were super helpful with directions or recommendations. Only one person either wasn’t aware or full-on ignored me which was a weird feeling when I was clearly standing in front of her podium. Long story short, I’m glad I went and saw almost everything I wanted to see and it’s worthy of being on 1k places to go before you die in the USA and Canada.

I absolutely LOVED this museum!!! The staff was friendly and helpful. The art was absolutely STUNNING! I was very impressed with the number of Georgia Okeeffe paintings I saw. A great collection of both historical and contemporary pieces. I only wish I had more time to explore! I only had 2 hours before closing, and I definitely could have stayed another 2 hours.

This is a super underrated museum!! They had a great mix of different time periods and styles of art, I especially loved the modern art installations. The gift shop had some very cute stuff too!

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700 N Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA

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Took my 10 year old grandson and had the best day ever!!! I enjoyed the go carts and vr just as much as my grandson did. Lazer tag was definitely one of my favorite things to do. Made me feel like a kid again. Could have spent the whole day but ran out of time. $30.00 wrist band gave us hours of wonderful memories together, highly recommended by us !!!

It is a nice place to visit with the family 👪 the vip package includes unlimited outdoor[golf and race 🚗)and indoor games ( bumper 🚗 laser tag and virtual game)

Fun for kids 14 and underBumper cars are only 5 of them in small areaSummer deal is goodWater bumper cars are fun tooFood is not too pricey either

We came up to Wisconsin for my son's 16th birthday came here twice first we played the inside games second day weather was better enjoyed all the outside. Very much enjoyed our time spent here

This is a great place to have some fun . They have alot of different things to do here. The people are very friendly. The food was good. And the price for it were not bad at all. A good place to take your family. It would be a good place to take a date. We had a really good time.

What a fun time we had. Lazer Tag, virtual reality, and lots of games. Didn't try the food but it looked great. Can't wait to go in the summer when they add the batting cages, miniature golf, and water cannon boats.

They played Taylor Swift for 6 hours straight. It was still playing when we left. The reason she’s single is obvious. She never sings about making her man a sandwich or cleaning the house. My only solace in the madness was the gasoline smelling go-karts idling at the track. Although standing in line eventually made me nautious from the rich exhaust of the karts, it was a better option than more TS. Overall, great fun to be had here. Go Karts are super fun. Batting cages are ok. They pitch a little low sometimes. Staff was great. Mini golf was challenging. Fun times! Felt 22 most of the time.

My significant other and I gave this amusement park a chance with a brief visit. The parking lot was packed! That was an iffy start, but also not entirely bad, as that could have shown that people loved this place!We went inside and walked around a little bit. Eventually, we went to the Ticket Sales counter to purchase tickets for the Go-Karts and Bumper Cars. We bought the individual tickets, as we weren’t planning on staying too long. The Go-Karts tickets were $8.50/Ride each person and the Bumper Cars were $4.00/Ride each person.We proceeded to go outside to hunt down the Go-Karts area. The line ended up being really long, so that was a bummer. There’s not much they could have done about that, except maybe open an additional track. I’m kidding, of course. The Go-Karts were alright. I wasn’t a huge fan, but they were worth a try.After the Go-Karts, we went back inside the building to find the Bumper Cars. They weren’t far from the Ticket Sales counter. Our wait for those was fast! They were pretty goofy, but they were worth the money. I came out a little dizzy!We looked at the menu at The Eatery. This was a food joint that they had inside of the facility. I ended up purchasing a Soda S, Nachos, and Cheese Curds. For the Soda, I chose Pepsi. My significant other got a Soda M and chose Diet Pepsi. They gave complimentary jalapeños with the Nachos, so that was cool. The Cheese Curds had 1 Sauce Included, so that was cool as well. I chose ranch for the Sauce. The prices were friendly here. The food didn’t take long at all! We sat down at a table that they had nearby. The Drinks were great! The Nachos were tasty, especially with the jalapeños. The Cheese Curds were awesome. The ranch amplified the flavor! I was impressed by their food. It was nice to not expect much and come out being more pleased than I planned on being.The cleanliness of the whole campus was impressive! For there being a lot of people in attendance here, the grounds were kept up with!The staff that helped me throughout my visit were all pleasant to deal with. Everyone had the right attitude for being in the place that they were.Overall, I was impressed for the amount I spent compared to the quality I received. I’m glad I tried them out!Date of visit: 5/27/2023

Our youth group, The Church of God in Kenosha, celebrated the end of the school year and we had so much fun 😁

We had our grandson's 10th birthday party here. The staff were very friendly and attentive. We had a large party room 13 kids plus adults. We had to buy an extra pizza and some soda. Surprisingly, the pizza is pretty tasty. We also had to buy extra game cards. The party package only includes a $10 game card for each child. That ten bucks goes fast!

This place has something for everyone to enjoy. From go-karts to mini golf, laser tag, video games and more. There’s also a nice variety of food options to enjoy while you’re there. We did the VIP pass which gives you access to unlimited use of the activities I mentioned. It was definitely worth the money! You do have to pay separately for the arcade games but that’s to be expected. You get a card where you can load your money for the games on. That same card also has the tickets you win from the games on them which makes it really convenient to use!

Great place with a lot of things to do. Fun for the kids and some pretty awesome specials on certain days. A lot of teenagers working there that kind of seem bored or not interested in doing their job but it was still a lot of fun.

It’s good old place to spend time on long summer days. You got to plan between their indoor arcade machines and outdoor activities. They have enough to keep the kids and family engaged for full or half day. It’s really depends on your family.They have good variety for the value of unlimited wrist bands. The on-site concession/cafe is ok.Staff is good and polite.Plan ahead and have fun. To my surprise it was NOT crowded at all on a summer weekday late afternoon. Good thing there’s easy access to the rides and activities.

Kind of surprised we have not been to this place before, but a last minute decision to stop on our way home last night.It was pretty busy and has a lot to do, but we only wanted to play mini golf and then get back home. They do have 3 courses which is a bonus and will bring us back again. The main one was closed or said the employees even though others were up on the hill playing so that didn't sit well with the kiddos. The course we played was fun and we will try again and see if we can get a little more time there.

I WENT HERE FOR A SCHOOL FIELDTRIP AND IT WAS AWESOMEEME AND MY FRIEND SHARED A PIZZA, THE RIDES WERE COOL, BUT I JUST DID BUMPER CARS ABOUT A HUNDRED TIMES AND LAZER TAG(the line was really long tho)THE FOOD WAS REALLY GOOD, THE FRIES WERE THE BEST I'VE EVER HAD. MY FAMILY IS SO TIRED OF HEARING ABOUT MY OBSESSION WITH THESE FRIES. (I also tried funnel fries for the first time!)Anyways, A+ the fries were so banger go eat them

A lot of fun with the kids. Game prices weren’t terrible and the kids were able to get enough tickets to win a decent prize at the end. It was a bit warm inside but all and all it was fun.

Go Carts (Single or Double Karts), Miniature Golf (3 Courses), Batting cages, Video Games, Lazer Tag, Bumper Karts and VR Booth. Great friendly customer service. Good beer, regular drinks, and tasty food. Pool bumper boats are open depending on the season. There are plenty of handicap and regular parking spots. Bus parking in the back.

St Matthew's School had a small fundraiser here for our 8th graders. It was our first time here. I was impressed. There are many types of activities. Outside the mini golf ⛳️ was so fun, the kids enjoyed the Go-Karts, they went in and dis the laser tag and the virtual reality. There was so much more. Maybe next time.

Amazing experience! I purchased wrist bands that were for older kids and when I mentioned it to the manager he refunded the entire $80. This will definitely be a staple for family activities!

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Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA

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Awesome place for beer and more! My husband and I were able to get into a tour last minute, and we had a ton of fun. For $13, you get a tour and 2 beers (or 4 half beers). Greg was our awesome tour guide for the day, and he was hilarious as well as informative in all the makings of the Lakefront beer! Enjoyed all the beer we tried as well as the cheese curds!

My daughter and I come here on Fridays whenever I’m in town. The fish basket is always delicious. I love the fish tacos too. I skipped my usual potato pancakes for the great fries. The cheese curds do Wisconsin proud. The tour is a blast and I always pick up something from the gift shop and the live polka band sets up a lively atmosphere. The only downside is that there’s a waiting list for a table. They have really expanded their outdoor beer garden so that provides a great place to wait for your table.

Highly recommend a stop here for their brats and cheese curds. We really enjoyed the experience - parking is a little hard though so maybe try street parking if possible.We tried both the regular brat and the polish, brat is a little sweet for sure. They also brew their own beers which is cool.Great cheese curds! Tasted high quality

Best cheese curds ever. I have had cheese curds all over the place, but these are in my top 3. The ranch compliments the breaded cheese so much.The open faced pot roast sandwhich consisted of fries that are excellent and taste amazing with vinegar. The bread could be nicer, but it does remind me of homade pot roast just missing the veggies.I also had a hazy rabbit, which is an IPA, it had a very rich flavor and is pretty easy to drink overall.The staff was extremely fast and really nice when interacting with!This is my second time here and it's still such an enjoyable time :)

The fried pickles and the cheese curds were good. The kielbasa was not bad. The saurkraut was uninspiring.Very loud in the dining area.Our tour guide was a delight. Forgot his name. A dude who's mom is proud of him.

This is a large brewery located on the river in Milwaukee offering ample seating in their beer hall and an outdoor bar and seating along the river (not pictured). The vibe was super cool, the food was tasty, and the beer was average. They have a wide variety of beer and mainly handhelds for food. Cool spot to check out.

I regret so much that the tour wasn’t longer! I’ll have to come back one day and do the weekend one. Our tour guide was awesome. If you are someone with kids, please leave them at home. Our guide had the skip the fun R-rated tour because they felt uncomfortable being too coarse with the like 6 kids present. 😿The beers were all excellent, I didn’t try one I didn’t like. The curds were all right, but the fish I ordered was the highlight and the fries were tasty. Just wish the fish could have been slightly bigger, or maybe I should not have been so hungry 🤤 🍻 Cheers to Lakefront!!

Great place to visit if you're in town. Your is an hour and guide a stand up comedian by trade so definitely entertaining. Get a couple beers along the way. Food was ok but the atmosphere and music in dining hall is worth it. Polka on Fridays! Make reservations either before or right after your tour. It gets really crowded.

As the Miller Brewery was closed for Covid on 5/21/22 (although their website said to be open), I looked for another place to visit with my son and fiancee visiting from Britain. We picked Lakefront and ...what a place. Although we had not booked the guide Weston took us on the tour and it was a fantastic experience. Weston was really funny, the tour very interesting and for $13 you got 4 free beers and a glass. Thank you Miller Brewery to be closed today, I would have never saw this place otherwise.

If doing any brewery, tours in Milwaukee lakefront is a must. Good fish fry in the beer hall. Nice selection of brews. Seating on the river walk is great. Area for limited boats to dock and come enjoy the brewery.

We had an amazing time at Lakefront Brewery. The tour was informative, funny and very entertaining. The beer was delicious and there was a great variety on tap. The food was the best we have had while in Wisconsin. We never go to the same place twice when traveling but we may make an exception for this brewery. Good times, food and people!

If you're coming to Milwaukee you have to stop by Lakefront. I did the Brewery tour, which was informative and fun and also ate at the Brewery. The tour is pretty cheap ($16) and with that you get $12 of beer up then a souvenir glass and a coupon for another free beer in a local bar. Seriously good value. Then we got food and I had the Buffalo mac n cheese with fries and the cheese curds. The cheese curds are legit, they aren't lying. The Buffalo Mac n cheese had some heat but not too much to distort the flavor. Great job.

What a great spot! We picked Lakefront for dinner on our one and only night in Milwaukee and it was better than we could have imagined. They have a large draft list and a great food menu with several vegetarian options. I appreciated that all of the food came in eco-friendly to-go containers so we could easily pack up leftovers. The patio area was relaxing with great views of the river. Staff were friendly and welcoming.The beers were all great, but the stand out was the Brewers Reserve Honey Bock was especially excellent.We ordered cheese curds, fried pickles, cheese fries, Mac and cheese, and a sausage flight. The Mac and cheese wasn't as cheesy as we'd hoped, but everything else was outstanding. We would definitely come back.

Had a fun time on the brewery tour! Mikey was a very good tour guide (: Beer was good. Very nice and friendly atmosphere. Plenty of space to sit somewhere either indoors or outdoors. Love the building, lots to look at at! Overall a good experience!

Been to Lakefront Brewery several times before. It has always been good, and this time was no exception. We had a couple of beers, and the Cheese Curd appetizers. All were excellent. We asked for a Summer Shandy, which they did not exactly have, but the bartender was gracious and added a little cranberry juice to a citrus beer that they had on tap. It wasn't exactly a Shandy, but it was very good. Appreciated the effort to give us something close.Took our beer/curds outside to the riverfront patio. This space has a great view of the river, and all the various recreational watercraft. Plenty of covered tables, or you can sit at the railings and look over the river. They have an outside stage and were setting up for a performance but we didn't stay to listen. Next time :)

Visiting from out of state and decided to give this brewery a shot, so glad we did! Excellent food and clean unique atmosphere! You order your food at the counter and let them know what number your table is and they will bring out your food to you! We ordered the pretzel and cheese curds! Hands down the best we have ever had!

Lakefront Brewery is a pleasant destination, especially for their engaging weekend tours. However, the food, while decent, doesn't quite justify the price. A particular issue is with the fish tacos, where they noticeably halve the fish pieces to create two tacos, compared to the fish basket which includes two full pieces. This makes the tacos feel like poor value for the money. Despite this, the brewery is an excellent place to relax and enjoy a few beers.

Having been on quite a few brewery tours over the years, I was expecting “status quo” on this one, but NOPE! This was hands down the BEST brewery tour I’ve been on thus far! Our tour guide Justin is a national treasure & deserves a HUGE raise! We laughed so hard on this tour, learned a lot, sampled some fantastic beer & left with great gifts & a plethora of fun stories to share with our friends! If you’re in WI & a brewery tour is on your list of things to do then run don’t walk to sign up for a Lakefront Brewery tour! Buy your tickets online in advance & then enjoy! You can thank me later! 😎🍻

Great experience, if you're not familiar with the Beer hall set up navigating where to sit can be a bit stressful. Just take your time and ask when in doubt. We were there on a Saturday of a long holiday weekend in February.I recommend finding a place to sit before you order. We designated a chair watcher and then made runs. Order food first then beer.Absolutely loved the pretzel and am intrigued to try the brawts! It was a nice time and there were many families.Be advised no flights on Saturdays.Bathrooms are nice and clean.For parking I'd recommend making a couple passes through the lot, be willing to walk especially on weekends.There is a long corridor to the right of the bar when you enter if you are looking for something slightly quieter than the hall.

We stopped here after a walk along the riverfront. They have a nice location and very big room. Kind of a town hall atmosphere with big tables and a big space. It's built to accommodate a lot of people. Looks to be very popular. This might not be the place for a craft beer aficionado seeking a crazy pilot batch and to chat up the bartenders, but looks great for big groups or events to share a good beer.

Such a great brewery and the brewery tour is def a must!! You learn so much about this history and how Lakefront got put on the map. Beer is delicious and refreshing! I had the Polish Mac and cheese, cheese curds and cheese fries all super tasty and filling. I will definitely be back to enjoy the back patio by the lake in the summer!

If this is your first time in Milwaukee or you’ve never been to Lakefront Brewery, you’ve gotta come here! The experience is great: a massive open area with tables, a stage, and screens along the back wall. One side has the bar where you order from a wide selection of drinks and there’s another part to order food that they’ll bring to your table. Their famous Cheese Curds were delicious, especially the dill (I think) sauce that came with it. I also had the hot pretzel, which was great on its own but also had wonderful dipping/spreading options. Not only is the vibe here amazing to be in, there is also the option to go on a tour of the brewery. I’m very glad I came here and will probably be back if I come to Milwaukee with some friends in the future.

A great place to enjoy local food in Wisconsin! I think they have the best cheese curds I’ve tried in the city. They also offer a wide range of local and international beer to satisfy multiple tastes. If you fancy a sausage, I would recommend Kielbasa and don’t miss the fries with home-made fry seasoning. The best fries in town, too.One thing I like from this place is that they have their online menu available in multiple languages and have accessibility options (seizure safe profile is also ideal for those with light sensitivity). However, the place can be crowded, then a little bit noisy, hence could be a little bit uncomfortable for those with high sound sensitivity or auditory issues.There are a couple of gyms and PokeStops for those who play Pokemon, so you’d have a good time hunting Pokemons while enjoying dinner. You may get a shiny if you’re lucky!!Restrooms are clean and they have a salt soap option that smells really nice and leaves the skin clean and soft!In general, this is my place to go when I am visiting Milwaukee. Staff are super friendly and food price/quality is good.

Came to Lakefront Brewery for my boyfriend’s birthday and did the tour. Super fun and interesting! During the week they don’t take you around too much of the brewery warehouse because they’re working but otherwise no complaints. Had a super fun tour guide Riley who taught us all the things with humor. Pint glass and 4 half pours included in the tour was an added bonus. Also got some curds before heading out and YUM!

This brewery is easily one of the best breweries I have visited in America. This is legit a Milwaukee tourist attraction.Try all the bears, try the sussages, try the Pretzel, try the chicken wrap!Try everything, lolToo many delicious options. Oh try the curds, don't forget the curds.

I’ve heard so much about Lakefront from friends and family, and I can truly say the food and beer are worth the hype!Staff are incredibly friendly and always happy to help with recommendations on drinks and food!When they say the cheese curds are legendary, they mean it!! These are delicious and 100% worth the hype! Same with the MKE Cheesesteak!If you love great beer, great food and an amazing environment and are around Milwaukee I can’t recommend this place enough!

Went for the fish fry with a reservation. Food was great! The clam corn chowder was my favorite. Looking forward to going back this summer for a gluten free Friday! 4 stars is for pricing. I know it's hard times for all but for 2 drinks each and 2 fish dinners (which is the piece of fish and a side, We did order an extra side), but total was close to $100.

Had an absolute blast. Staff was super fun and friendly. Better yet, the beer was delicious AF. Loved the Imperial IPA and found they had a great selection.Didn't get to do the tour but plan on stopping by next time! Food also looked and smelled great.Getting to hang by the river was great!

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4.5

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1872 N Commerce St, Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA

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We used to live nearby and would often bring visitors to this winery for tours and tastings, but I hadn’t been back in years. My taste in wine has definitely evolved over the years, so I wasn’t sure I would still like what’s sold here, but stopped in for nostalgia’s sake. Not only is this just as charming as I remembered, the wine is still delightful. The strawberry wine was of course jammy and fruity, but I didn’t find it overly sweet, just crisp and refreshing, perfect for a hot summer day.The employee was busy, but friendly and very helpful, and I enjoyed wandering around the grounds and admiring the scenery, lovely place.

Popped in for a tasting today and was pleasantly surprised! I was a little familiar with the brand already having picked up a bottle at Total Wine from them. I really enjoyed my experience. The woman who helped me (so sorry I didn’t get the name!) was so kind and explained everything they had available that day for sampling. I will say most of the wines are on the sweet side but I still enjoyed them despite being a dry red gal myself. The atmosphere is lovely (as is all of Downtown Cedarburg). I would recommend stopping by if you’re in the area

I was a very frequent visitor to this winery after coming across it years ago. I’m fromChicago but made it a point to drive here monthly and stock up on my favorites. My boyfriend and I continued to do this during the pandemic just not as frequently. It’s been about 4 months since we were here so we took the drive up on Saturday to do a wine tasting and stock up. Unfortunately this visit went VERY different. We are from chicago and we walked in wearing masks and were immediately stared at not only by other patrons but by the staff members as well. We were not greeted upon entering like we have always been but we did notice every other person who walked in was greeted with such kindness. When we checked out the two ladies barely said a word to us besides our total. They didn’t ask if we were members, which we are, so we didn’t get our additional discount for being members. I’m not sure why covid has become so political but it is a shame that it has become a way of how you treat paying customers. I’m very sad to say this experience left me very uncomfortable and upset enough to where I will no longer be visiting after having so many wonderful experiences before.

We absolutely love this winery. The staff is incredibly helpful and wealths of knowledge. We enjoyed the tasting and thoughtful explanations of each wine we sampled. We will be back.

We had a fantastic time visiting Cedar Creek, Ria took our experience to the next level and was extremely knowledgeable on all her wines! If you have the chance to visit and love a red, definitely try the Haynes Cab Franc!

I didn't come in expecting great wine, and it's not great wine. So just manage your expectations. If you're a Napa type or even a Paso Robles type, this isn't the kind of wine you're used to drinking.BUT, having said that, the staff is friendly and kind and I appreciated that and we had fun.

It was lovely to be with you at your winery. Especially nice it was to meet Loren and Brynne. We loved our time at your place and shared great moments with you. Also we liked the wine tasting. Best wishes to you, Markus PS: Loren, I like your favorite song which was played when I checked out with you.

I can't say enough about my experience here - it is one of the best wineries I've visited! The tasting was fabulous and I went home with a case. The ladies were super-friendly and awesome and accommodated our rowdy group with much hospitality. And the prices are very reasonable. Highly recommend.

Great experience. My boyfriend surprised me with a private tasting (which was actually us and one other couple) and we got to try 4 different wines and 4 different cheeses. The story was told of the winery by a member of the family who actually worked there. She was really nice and informative. The wines had a different taste than what I’ve tried at wineries in my area but I loved the tasting. We headed on downstairs afterwards and tried a few more wines. The rosé had a very unique flavor with its hint of bourbon. It is one unique winery. We got the impression from the website that it was an actual winery with the vineyard and hills in the back and it was not. It was sold here and is made somewhere else 2 hours away which is a little different. I expected it to be a vineyard as well. But, it did not disappoint. Each floor (3 total) had unique shops you could stop at. I found old candy, huge selection of teas, a store that was filled with amazing 20s items, clothing and fur coats, and there was other art shops, a Christmas store and more. The building itself is very beautiful and has a River and little waterfall behind it where you could sit and eat at the cafe. There are also other buildings on the mini campus that had food, cookies and one was a jewelry store. We spent over an hour and a half there. It was a nice experience. Cute town where all the buildings look like little cottages.

Stopped here this weekend during a girls trip. The staff was so attentive and helped us craft the perfect wine tasting for each of our preferences. Full bottle prices are extremely reasonable so we all left with at least one. (Plus the shops around the block are great to stop by after visiting). Definitely will be going back next time we are all in town!!

Enjoyed the winesThere is a set wine flight menu instead of allowing customer to chooseNo seating to enjoy glass of wine or flightsIt is very cluttered with boxesNeeds a refresh and reorganization to elevateBeautiful building and location

The place looks great in the summer but they do not have any wine tasting menu or make any wine in this location. Their wines are made elsewhere and they are a sister company to the big wollersheim winery near prairie du sac in Wisconsin.You can of course purchase wine bottles and some cheese and sit outside at the bench and enjoy them. We just bought some wine and walked around the area.

A lot of the wine in the sampler was too sweet for me, but the ladies doing the tastings were phenomenal! So kind, funny, and helpful!

We had the best day at this beautiful winery! Such a great little treasure we found. I would highly recommend a day trip here. We will come back!

The winery was very cute, and the price was great for a wine tasting ($10 for five samples!). A lot of the wines we sampled were very very sweet and a little outside of our taste preferences.

Let me just say, we picked the most beautiful day to come to Cedarburg. The weather was amazing, and Cedar Creek Winery located right on the creek was incredibly scenic! My husband took me for my birthday to enjoy the wine and cheese pairing tasting. We sampled four wines and were given a pairing plate (think like lunchables but classier) with three cheeses and some chocolates. The wines were delicious and we were very impressed by the prices - quality was amazing for a bottle of wine under $20. Let me just say, I’m cheap and don’t spend more than that on a bottle of wine because I, like Leslie Knope, cannot taste the difference (so brilliant idea to go to a wine tasting? Yes, I get it, I just like wine okay). The cab sav was so smooth and full, and the Monamore cheese they paired it with (all Wisconsin cheeses by the way, which I thought was a great touch!) was unlike anything I’ve ever had before. So good! The white wines were not my MO but I’m more of a dry wine gal - my sweet wine loving husband thought they were great though! I do also have to say, we brought my seven week old daughter along for the ride and they were so accommodating, which I was very impressed by - surely they could have turned us away or made a stink about it, but everyone was so kind.Four stars only because the building was not very accessible (a lot of Cedarburg has steps up into buildings, but this tasting room was down a flight of 100+ year old stairs, which adds to the charm but would limit who could all enjoy this experience).

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N70W6340 Bridge Rd, Cedarburg, WI 53012, USA

Beautiful Park and loved the uniqueness of this bridge.

Was a good day, nice to see someone taking care of the bridge and the park it's in.

It's a lovely park!!! I love the covered bridge and all the other places to take pictures at. A a photographer, it's a wonderful place for everything from family pics to wedding party pics! I was just there today and see they're making improvements, adding a pavilion and bathrooms. I love it!

A beautiful park for peace and quiet.

This covered bridge is a very beautiful landmark in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. I also visited this bridge in the winter, and it is amazing to see in any season. This covered bridge is the oldest in Wisconsin, and is one of the last five left in the state. It is approximately 120 long and 12 feet wide. According to the Wisconsin State Historical Society, there were once 40 covered bridges in the state. I highly recommend a visit to this bridge.

The bridge is easily accessible. You can see the bridge which is right off the road, or park further inside the park and amble back over a foot bridge and step inside the wooden structure.Sadly, there's a lot of personal graffiti but it partially illustrates the age of the building. And while I don't agree with tagging something old, there were many sweet messages from years past.We visited during winter while the river was frozen and could walk under. Cross country skiers passed obviously enjoy that route too.

I love this bridge for all the history and memories that have been written and carved. The oldest carving I've found is from 1877, and considering it was built in 1876, I suspect it's the first carving!

My favorite place to go when I visit Cedarburg. This park is absolutely beautiful. Just outside of town, this park is often quiet with the sounds of nature and Cedar Creek. A great place to take a walk or just relax.

Awesome to see the last covered bridge in Wisconsin!! Neat little park too! Would love to fish the stream in the summertime.

A bucolic destination at an old crossroads, currently stuck in construction and sad abandonment. Worth a trip just to touch the old wood and read the historic signs, and imagine the Wisconsin of yesteryear. The nearby park is a romantic and well-maintained contrast, with a storybook bridge floating over a country stream. Fingers crossed that Cedarburg and Ozaukee County can replenish this “last” example of an American treasure into some of its past glory.

Such a cute town with wonderful people! Great food and shops .The Anvil was my favorite restaurant next to the winery!

It's an amazing place to visit

Very beautiful! Great place to take pictures and explore.

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1728-1784 Covered Bridge Rd, Cedarburg, WI 53012, USA

What more can be said about this iconic legend of a place for sports car racing? OK, here it goes....... Paddock area is decent sized for rig maneuvering and has limited capacity shore power. Garages are minimal but adequate. Toilet facilities are all well kept and clean. Views are available from a variety of undulating hill sides. Track surface is in good shape providing an environment for safe competitive racing. Track layout is obviously a classic and continues to challenge the best drivers with the best equipment. Food options are available on site depending on the event and the day.

10/10 would go here again!Love the scenery and the track combined!Love its nature and surroundings!Thanks Road America!

I have been to many tracks. Road Atlanta, Watkins Glen, Indianapolis, Mid Ohio to name a few. This facility will always be the best. From food options, to bathroom accomodations, viewing points, to a fair amount of trash cans spread about. It is beautiful here. The variety of events, from major events like IMSA, to personal track days, there is always something to behold here.Thank you to everyone involved in making Road America, Heaven on Earth

This place is so awesome! I love that most of the viewing is done from INSIDE the track, not around the perimeter. You can get very close to the cars when they are not in action, and there is an abundance of vendors with attractive wares.

What an experience. You can go any where you want not bad seat at track. You can camp not move from your camp site to watch the races or you can move around find spot any where around the track. There not bad seat at this track. They got big screens to watch the race when you wait for the race car come back around

This is the most beautiful race track in the Midwest. I absolutely love being here. My dad used to take me here as a kid and I always had great memories from going. We still go to this day and love the time we spend there!

Wonderful time. 1st time at a race here. Plenty of sun but also plenty of shade to sit and enjoy the races! Great time driving around the track to different vantage points to see the races. Very kind and helpful staff on site to answer your questions. I'm looking forward to camping and bringing more family to RA in the near future. Already making plans and excited to share a new family destination location.

This place was pretty cool.Came here for the King of Baggers Race and was not disappointed at all.The layout was great, all employees I interacted with were friendly, and it was just a live atmosphere altogether. Hope to go back some day!

Track and Treat was an excellent experience!! 10/10. I hope they do it again next year!! My boys loved the track tour and getting up close to all the cars in pit lane!

I always enjoy coming here to film races for the networks. It is so close to the Great Lakes and and beyond it's amazing. 4 miles of race car tracks super high speed straight away. Here's a picture from my camera angle. Few people get to see these events from my perspective and I am humbled to be able to share this.

Love Road America. This was our second year driving up from Indy to go to the INDYCAR race and will definitely not be our last. The track is amazing and I love how you can see so many different angles on the racing with just a short bike ride. We did upgrade to electric bikes this year which made it way easier to get around as there is a lot of elevation change inside the track. If you’re looking for the best road course in America this is the place!

We attended the special Ferrari Fireworks show. IT. WAS. AMAZING!!!! I have never seen such a great display of fireworks in my 71 years of life. The area we were seated was perfect. They also had a trailer restroom set up. It was clean and almost better than ones found in buildings. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

Every corner of the track is walkable or accessible by wheelchair, though most drive or ride scooters. Facilities and bleachers are plentiful and the staff are patient. The track and surrounding parklands are well worth the journey.

I've been to a lot of race tracks but this will always be my favorite 🖤 not only is the track amazing but the whole venue is great! Spectators can watch from basically anywhere, the only down side might be for people who don't walk or get around well, but they do have golf cart rentals. On non big event weekends you can just drive to most corners to watch but on big event weekends you can not. The food stands and paddock shop are also great!

My wife and I went for Moto America with some friends and even though it was crazy busy with 1000's of people there seemed to be plenty of helpful staff. The facilities were clean and the onsite food was great! We took a 40ft camper and we had a track side spot providing one of the coolest experiences we've ever had. Hope to start going every year.

I've been to many racetracks but this was my first road course. I came for the Xfinity race but liked that other cars were racing before the main event. I like that you can sit anywhere along the course. The concessions are very good. I'll definitely come back.

What an incredible venue! Amazing views on every part of the track. Staff is welcoming, friendly and helpful. When I think about living an hour away I want to pinch myself. If you are a race fan, this is a MUST! Thank you RA-you simply ROCK!

I've been going to Road America for over a decade to watch the Motoamerica races. In the last several years, we have rented a cabin on the track. It is a fabulous facility that just gets better every year. The food vendors are also excellent.

Road racing at its finest. I recently stated in a post that Road America might be my 1st love. I grew up watching races here. Pulling in this weekend to watch my daughter race at the karting track had me very nostalgic. This facility is top-notch. It's not all about racing, though. They have cruises around the rack, runs on the track, tons of trails, and the list seems endless. Highly highly recommend. If you aren't into racing, still take a drive through. I bet you'll find a nook or cranny that you fall in love with.

The track was fantastic!. Beautiful country side. The sounds of the cars echo through the hill is an amazing experience in it's own. The vendors food was unbelievable both in quantity and quality, which other sporting events need to take example of today.It was great to see the events go off on time and great announcing that you could actually could be heard.Now for a suggestion: for the 3 day race weekend, myself and my adult 2 adult son attended only on Saturday. I rented a golf cart because of my age (71) and my desire of wanting to see good views of the tracks, with all the it's and outs and just wanting to see it all. There is only one way to rent a golf cart and that is for a full 3 day rental. I understand that you do sell out on golf carts on big events, but on smaller events, why when renting on only a Saturday, can't there be a price break from the $397 full price? The same goes for Sundays? Surely by now after all these years of renting someone should have figured this out. Something to think about!!!!!!Still and always a huge fan.

Heaven on earth would live here if they let me lol went with friends for Imsa and now we go every year for that and Ariens in the fall! Would recommend to anyone!!

Indycar 2024 race RV campsite double booked, I had official site pass but upon arrival someone occupied my spot with a handwritten tag so obviously Road America’s got some order accuracy issues.A family with golf cart had adult driver intentionally steer head on at me in pedestrian lane then turned away last second laughing and waving. I reported to security phone number after hours voice mail, dud get call back next afternoon.Not many spectator video screens so a bit old fashioned spectating experience.A lot of staff including directing traffic.Did get rv entry escort to site.Could easily have been 5 stars but the rv site double booking did cause some delays. 3/5 stars.

I've been going here since 1978. Lots of you have been going a lot longer than I ... lol over 40 years in a row for June Sprints. I've also been racing here since 1982 in SCCA ... lots and lots of changes over that time already. The race pagoda and starter bridge used to be on the inside of the track across from where it is now. All of the pit stalls had metal lean-tos for shade. No bathrooms with running water except maybe the one at the top of the infield hill. Corvette coral was on the front stretch, and used to get hundreds of Corvettes there. They had to turn them away some weekends. Trans Am Territory, Camaros , BMWs, Triumphs, every make had a place to gather... Lots and lots of changes. And I'm sure there are more in the works. You can't beat this place for racing or spectating. Very comparable to Watkins Glen tho. Food vendors on at least 6 corners and 2 on the infield. Always good food. Or bring your own. I think a full lap walking around was a cooler and 2 cases for 2 people ... lonngg walk. Plenty of space to roam and watch the action ... The pro race weekends are the best. But the Vintage, SCCA and Bike weekends give you more space to yourself. Always a lot going on. Under 2 minute laps for Indy cars is a site to see. Back when the twin turbo flame throwing John Paul Porsches were running, That was really a site to see for my first race weekend ever. I was hooked. Will be going here for many more years. Love it here ... !!!

Road America is an incredible motor sports facility they have continued to evolve the amenities and make the experience of attending motor sports events there a memorable and enjoyable event.

We have been here on 3 occasions as participants and spectators. Every time the staff has been courteous and the facilities are well maintained.Be sure to grab a corn on the cob with Cajun pepper!

Love coming here every summer for IMSA. Cleanest facilities out of race tracks, and the camping is amazing space!

Simply amazing, the only issue I had was trying to get a golf cart for a one day rental. They wanted me to get it for the entire weekend or single rental Sunday. I honestly don't know why they can't rent carts for the day on events that are not sold out and have carts available. Enough with that... I have and always will love this track. Plus all the new areas they have opened up for viewing and enjoying the areas of the track are amazing. I'm definitely looking forward to the continued improvements of the track and grounds. Hopefully I will be back for IMSA 2024.

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N 7390 WI-67, Plymouth, WI 53073, USA

Fun experience for families. Large variety of animals and some different ones you don't see in zoos anymore. You are able to get close to the animals (safely) and they have petting zoo and option to purchase feed for the animals. For $35 extra you can rent a golf cart to go around the cart which is a great option if your party can't make it the entire 4 mile loop. There is a playground and picnic area for eating as well.

It’s a nice zoo. I brought my little sister here today but there are some things that did not particularly care for. First of all, we got there at 10am, I was lucky I was able to find parking. The way the parking is set up is not great by any means. Secondly, I understand those who may not be able to walk ong distances but there was numerous times when me and my little sister were almost ran off the road as if golf carts ruled the place. The golf carts also were always in the way if we tried to get close to any of the animals mind you some were sleeping but I did not appreciate being run off the road. Thirdly,Although we were handed a map, I did not like the fact that there literally is ABSOLUTELY NO SIGNS as to what direction to go in order to make it out of the zoo without starting to think you were gonna make a second loop. Vending machines should be in more than one spot.I enjoyed the tigers the most, the prairie dog was adorable! It has a nice gift shop, fairly priced. They do give out free ice cream but it is EXTREMELY small container. Only 3 flavors available. The location is reasonable but I would hate to have goneOn a weekend. As stated was nice, but is not my first choice.

We have been here a few times. It is beautiful and a nice walk! Different than any other zoo-great experience for adults and children.

This zoo is great! We have wanted to visit for many years, and it finally worked out today. They have a wide variety of animals. The park is in a wooded area, which was more relaxing and peaceful. They have golf carts to rent, which we chose to do as well. It was nice not having to carry my youngest the entire time. We all enjoyed the convenience of the gold cart. Hopefully, someday they sell season passes. We would buy those for sure.

It is a great place to visit. Reasonable priced. It is around 4 miles. You can walk or rent a golf cart for $30 for 2 hours. We walked and took our time. It took us about 5 hours. We packed our own lunch. They have regular bathrooms in the front and portable toilets throughout the park. They have a gift shop and a grill if you want to eat there. Fun for all ages. Most of the areas have enough room for their animals to roam.

This zoo is fantastic! So nice to be able to feed most of the animals and get free ice cream! Great for families with kids or even older family members! You can rent a golf cart and go at your own pace whether you walk or take a cart! It is a few miles around so bring your walking shoes. Parking is free!

Great zoo for all ages. You can feed most of the zoo by hand, the bucket of feed is highly recommended.We opted to take a golf cart because we had young kids, and I'm glad we did. The zoo was great experience in the golf cart.We will be returning.

What a great place, only gripe I has was there were 3 bearded dragons in the window all in 1 tank with 0 UVB or heat lighting, that looked pretty poorly. I hope they were recently rescued and being rehomed or something of that nature. Really sad to see that.The rest of the animals looked healthy, the golf carts were amazing.

This is a very neat zoo! Entry was very affordable and reasonable for what they all had to offer. One thing that we noticed is that they have a lot of different type of deer, including albino ones (which I unfortunately did not take a photo of) which were gorgeous! They do not have giraffes like the Milwaukee zoo, but they have other animals that I don't believe they have like Capybaras! You can also buy buckets of feed to give to the animals that are allowed to eat them which is a very cool experience. And, while we walked, you are able to rent a golf cart at a cheap price if you have issues walking as well. I recommend eating before or after your visit because food choices are limited. The gift shop was very cute with many different types of souvenirs. This is an all day trip like the Milwaukee zoo, especially if you plan to walk, so do not plan to do anything else for the day! Very well done Shalom!

Well worth the time. You can walk or use one of the golf carts that they rent out. You can hand feed some of the animals. If you are looking for a great place to take your children this will be the place, they can burn off a lot of energy.

We try and go once a year to this hidden gem. All my children love this zoo as do I. You are welcome to bring in fruit and veggies as treats to the animals. Food is available for purchase at 5 per bucket. They also rent golf carts which works out extremely well for us. 2 hours goes by quick as we love to stay and watch all animals.

I have to say, this was a great experience. My whole family had a blast. I think this is the closest I’ve ever got to the majority of these animals.What people say about the parking lot is true, it is a bit of a pain. But be creative within the rules and you would find a spot.The zoo is huge so we rented a golf cart. It was worth it. We didn’t see anyone acting reckless or inappropriate. Some elderly people will pull up really close to the fence to what I believe is because of their medical conditions or disability.We would definitely be back! 👋🏽

Amazing time, I'm still amazed how the tropical animals adapt to the Wisconsin weather. If you go with kids buy some food for the animals, they are going to have a blast feeding the goats, pigs and horses. We arrived around noon and it was not crowded at all. Plenty of shade and seats. The chipmunks definitely stole the show....the hunted my 1 1/2 year old...😆 🤣 😂. Bring plenty of water and some snacks the picnic tables are very inviting 😀

They have golf carts you can rent if you can't walk long distances. They also encourage you to buy a bucket of food to feed the animals. At the end of the day, they give you an ice cream. The animals are beautiful and well taken care of. They also have a beautiful souvenir store. People are so friendly! 😊 I can't say enough about this place.

Loved it there. Was a very long walk and near the end it seemed like we were never going to find the end but that. Made it much more memorable. We got to see the mountain lion and tiger try going at it through the fence. I was too late getting video, I really would have loved to get the growls and vocalizations from it. It was totally epic.They offer golf cart rentals, and if I would have known it was that long I would have considered it, but I think walking was what made it much more enjoyable. Just have to make sure to bring a stroller along with beverages and things because by the time we were through it had been at least 3 hours walking with our 2 year old daughter , who loved the bears and all the other animals. Was well worth admission, which I think was only $15 adult and kid was free.

So much nicer of an experience than your wisconsin city zoos. Great way to burn 4 hours in a day, feed half a dozen different types of deer, and so much more. And if you're not up for a walk, rent a golf cart! Bathroom stops are available, accompanied by multiple playgrounds. You can come within 3ft of the bears, zebras, tigers, wolves, and more if they'll participate. Staff Is the BEST:)

What a wonderful experience. This is not a last-minute type of visit. You need to plan on being here a few hours to see all of the animals and enjoy the environment. Trails are maintained and spacious. Golf carta are available for rent, but it is a good interactive walking experience with beautiful healthy animals that are ready to eat from your hand or buckets. A must for families with children or animal lovers. Prices are cheap, and the experience is far superior compared to city zoos. Staff is friendly, and habitats are well maintained to provide ample comfort for the wildlife. I took over 150 photos on the visit and enjoyed the zoo for 4 hrs walking. A must do activity.

Extremely disappointed in the reptile enclosures. A 10ft+ boa was in a small probably only 3/4ft long enclosure. There were about 3 or more bearded dragons shoved into a 50 gallon tank with no over head basking lamp which was sad to see. There was a white bengal tiger which was in a small caged enclosure pacing back & forth. The poor bears paced back & forth non stop. Some things I enjoyed about this zoo are the amount of space the grazing animals were given. Also the pretty, up north scenery you are met with. All in all, this zoo has potential to be a great zoo with happy animals.

This is a nice little zoo for the area. It is nice that they have golf carts available to people that are not able to walk or prefer not to. They had some fun wildlife to look forward to as well. Lines were a bit long, but they had a few lanes open. They also had free ice cream at the end to enjoy.

Truly a hidden gem! A wild and unique experience. It is like walking through a forest so if you're pushing a stroller, make sure you have good wheels.(Umbrella stroller not recommended)Don't forget to grab a bucket of food when you arrive to feed the animals from start to finish!Every single staff member was kind and attentive. The staff mowing the lawn even stopped as we were walking past and gave us some fun information about the wolves.Definitely will be back!

This zoo is perfect for the family. Although it will take a few hours to walk throughout it is just perfect to see just about all there to see. I enjoyed photographing the bears. Kids will enjoy a free ice cream afterward. There's a nice gift shop for all to pick something. People are nice and friendly. You can buy seeds or veggies for the animals for a small fee. Love this place.

Such a beautiful well kept place! I'm so happy to have had the pleasure of visiting. I walked at a leisure and covered the whole place in about 2 1/2 hours. I definitely could have spent more time, but I had limited time. I will definitely be back!

We have been wanting to go to this place for so long and so happy we did. We were lucky that it was a cool Fall day and we were there early. There were hardly any people and the animals were out and about everywhere. I loved joining a wonderful hike along a path with seeing wildlife up close, personal, and the added benefit of being able to feed some of them. I am sure there are some who will find something wrong with animals “caged” , but most of these are out in large areas where they can “roam” and feel as much at home as possible. My autistic son does not have much patience for watching animals and enjoying the scenery so where it is estimated to spend about 4 hours, we walked it in just over an hour and fed lots of animals. Being single and remembering dating days, this would be an awesome day trip with a significant other or a family. One extra note that I would give this place 5 stars just for the bathrooms, at least the Men’s, as it was fabulous, bright, and very clean. Love this place!

Best zoo I've ever been to! The animals all seemed so calm & happy! Easy 4 mile walk visiting the animals & free ice cream at the end! They also have golf carts to rent for those who need it. You can buy buckets of food to feed the animals. We will definitely be back!

Love seeing the animals being fed fresh fruits and vegetables! You can also buy buckets to feed most animals yourself. We rented a golf cart. Made it easy for my 80 year old mom to enjoy.

It is an absolutely wonderful place to visit and be able to see many beautiful animals!

Very nice zoo. Most animal exhibits are very close up allowing you to get really close to the animals. Almost too close sometimes. Nice big enclosures for most of the animals allowing them to roam. You are allowed to feed most animals meaning they are usually more than happy to come right up to you and pose for pictures and the like. Numerous picnic areas with playground equipment means lunch breaks are fun too. They also seemed to be fine with carry-ins so pack a picnic.

This is a great open air zoo. Wild life is healthy and free to roam about. You can walk the path or drive the path with their golf carts. Takes about 2 hours to walk. There is a restaurant on premise. We visited on a weekend afternoon, and it was busy, but not overly crowded. Worth the visit. Had adult grandkids with us. We all enjoyed it.

My kids and myself thoroughly enjoyed our time at the zoo. Great experience! We went on a day when it wasn’t so busy because of the weather and it was awesome. The animals were all out roaming and active.

This place is awesome. We rented a golf cart and almost went over the 2 hrs rental cause we had so much fun. You can feed and pet so many different animals. Even the animals you can't feed or pet, you are close to. Not like a normal zoo where you look down at a cage. These animals are cared for and have great habitats.

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1901 Shalom Dr, West Bend, WI 53090, USA

Large number of early vehicles including a one of a kind, several trucks, many older cars including one that is completely original. Also have boat engines, fire truck, steam locomotive and model railroad. Two floors of exhibits. Stairs and elevator available. Easy walking. All indoors. Free parking. RV friendly parking lot. Will def go back. Children friendly.

Seems oddly organized but lots of cool cars each with a story

Wow, what a shocker! This place is incredible. Start with a massive Lionel train layout followed by a wild assortment of vintage cars. Go upstairs and find more classics plus Soo Line 1003 steam engine!

Fantastic! Autos are in primo condition and so many different makes and models

We enjoyed our time at the museumThe place is a self guided tour or look at what you want. There are a lot of vehicles to look at, mostly cars. My wife and I spent a couple of hours here. My wife likes to read the signs so we were probably there longer than most people. My wife took a lot of photos, I only took one. The staff was very friendly.

Really cool place. Lots of vintage automobiles. We were there for about 90 minutes and could have spent longer. I saw vehicles there that I have never seen before.

Operated by volunteers. Very clean place. $10 admission for adults. Sooooo worth it. Come on out and learn some cool stuff! I am not a car fanatic but my boyfriend is... we both left amazed and we were glad we drove 35 minutes for it. Great Father’s Day trip 👀 please enjoy the pictures. There is 2 floors. (There are elevators).

It was amazing! We went on a double date with my in-laws and we all enjoyed seeing the beautiful cars, train, Southeastern Wisconsin Short Track Hall of Fame, and many more cool items that brought back memories and sparked fun conversations! Thank you for the great experience!

This is not your typical auto museum. 40% is really focuses on two long gone local auto makers and marine engine builders. The other 40%, racing and many collectibles you would expect and some you don't. Then the massive steam powered 10%...complete surprise! Must visit.

It's a nice place to see old cars and learn a little history. It's all self guided so your not rushed through. And it doesn't cost an arm and leg to get in. I'm definitely going back. And for the steam train fans. It's the home of Soo line locomotive 1003.

Love this place!I'm a gear head and a history buff, this place covers all the bases for me.A now deceased good friend left a couple cars to this museum. I went there before he passed away because I love the place, now it has even more meaning to me.

I'm not a car nut, but I must say I was impressed. I learned a lot about cars made in Wisconsin. Besides cars, the steam locomotive and the Lionel trains were very interesting too. The descents were fantastic as well. They had a lot of information and were willing to spend time with us.

A great selection of cars, especially Wisconsin Kissel Kars, but plenty of others, as well.

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147 N Rural St, Hartford, WI 53027, USA