I decided at the last minute to come up here because there was a scrapbooking convention going on, and I figured since the weather's still nice, I would cruise up to Birch Run and hang out for a little bit. The place was easy to find, but I did pass it the first time around because I missed the driveway as I passed it. It kind of snuck up on me!
Anyways, when I got there, it was slightly smaller then I had anticipated, and was rather dated. I didn't expect much for Birch Run, but it is Birch Run. I mean, I know a lot of people may not live here, but it is kind of a destination and attracts a lot of people with the shopping and Frankenmuth being right down the street. Needless to say, I was slightly dissapointed and expected something slightly more modern and up to date.
The place itself is not terribly big, but not small either. They seem to do a lot of smaller events, and the layout was okay. Can I emphasize how dated this place is? I felt like it was something out of the early 1980's with the red railings and probably could use a few updates. I wasn't expecting something the size of Cobo Hall, but I was hoping it would be in better shape.
Parking was ample and they had restrooms throughout. The line went out the door for tickets by the time I was done shopping, and it seemed a bit clustery. I would go here again if I was in the area and there was an attraction being held here that I was interested in (like the scrapbooking convention going on.) the entrance is directly across from the Birch Run entrance and near Tony's off I-75. read more