I have driven past here for a couple of years and didn't realize that you could get a tour. I want…read moreto say it is a routinely scheduled thing of 3rd Sunday of the month but I'm not 100% sure. If you get a chance to take a tour, it is definitely worth the time. You get a chance to learn about the ownership history along with the history of the items within. It is really quite an experience to walk around and through a house that does not have hallways. You are able to walk and explore all of the levels of the house. The basement level is huge; it's the whole of the house. You are able to walk upright and not feel claustrophobic like some basements do. As you climb up you can walk through all of the bedrooms as they are connected together. It is weird and awkward but makes sense given the design of the house. Each room is decorated differently and presents a different time period of the house and the former owners. It is worth it to climb to the top of the cupola. But beware, you will feel like a giant. The railing is quite low at the top of the cupola. I walked up and down basically hugging the wall. The views from the top were worth the climb. I would go back if I had the opportunity to because I'm sure there is more to learn and see.

The overall atmosphere is fantastic. The historical feel takes you back in time like a storybook. I…read morehave loved this place as long as I can remember.

A modest oasis in suburbia. I wasn't blown away by the variety of plant life here but it's not a…read morebad respite from cookie cutter housing and strip malls. It's basically a big field with a few trees and plants scattered, a nice little rock garden and a bubbling brook nestled near a bridge for a path that runs for maybe a third of a mile or so. There's a thin strip of woods along a bit of it and you can take the main trail or a path between the trees and a fence between you and the vast fields of still yet unused portions of the sprawling Resurrection Cemetery. After the debacle of Harrington "trails" in Fraser I'd set my expectations low for another new-to-me, Google found park and Tomlinson exceeded them, even if I'm not ready to join the the two reviewers here in lavishing five stars. Maybe if I lived right around here it'd be a godsend but Tomlinson Arboretum isn't something I'd go out of my way for. It was a nice hike on a summer evening, and unlike Harrington it probably did meet the bare minimum for bringing along my bike and hauling it out of the back of my station wagon. As it stands I don't feel like I missed much by not doing that. If you're hitting another more extensive trail in Macomb County maybe you could double it up with this as either a warm-up or a nightcap. The trail does end near the Clinton-Macomb library, too, and that's a pretty nice library they have there.

My husband pointed out this 'trail' as he called it when we were visiting the Clinton Macomb…read moreLibrary. He's a bike rider and rode through here in the past and thought it was pretty cool. On this warm winter day, we took a walk and explored our 'new found' arboretum and I'm so happy we did. There were others walking together and running and walking their pets along the quiet pathway. Even in winter without anything in bloom, it's still a little escape in the middle of the suburbs and is an easy walk for all ages. Along the way, we stopped to listen to the woodpeckers high up in the trees and watched the squirrels chasing each other up the tree trunks. There are benches to sit on and take in the sights and surroundings. The Clinton River runs along the park and this is where we sat on a bench for a while listening to and observing the sights and sounds. Another area worth mentioning is the observation deck constructed on a little hill overlooking the new trees and river. It was constructed as an Eagle Scout project in June 2016. We stood on top of it and took in the quiet serenity of the surroundings. What a cool project this gentleman chose to build and it looks great. This little 'refuge' is a nice, quiet escape and a piece of heaven hidden yet very accessible in the busy and bustling county and if you have extra time or are looking for a little retreat from the chaos during the day, put on your walking shoes and escape if only for a few minutes. But if you have longer, it's worth taking your time and exploring and taking in the beauty. It'll be the perfect little walk to recharge and reenergize.

Have been to this Festival for the last few years and I just love it. Now I have to say that I…read morecannot afford most of the creations on display and that probably goes along with the words Fine Arts.But it is a great location, running about 5 blocks long on Old Woodward. There is a pretty wide variety of artistry on sale. One of the things I like about this Festival is that you will not find 100 jewelers, 200 potters and dozens of other artists selling the same goods. Yeah sure there are a few of each but let's admit it, it does get tiring looking at the same types of goods over and over again. I say this is a got to event in my book.

We have visited the Birmingham fine arts festival the last 4 years & sadly this fine event is…read moreshowing the effects of the economy. The Event is now held on old Woodward South of Maple. Really nothing innovative remains. Framed pictures of the last Game at tigers stadium are nice & have their place but if this is the offering of a fine Arts festival then you have lost your way. I remember just 4 years ago many many booths full of original & innovative art work by local Craftsmen & Artists. Hopefully this years Ann Arbor fair is still up to scratch . We won't bother next year with Birmingham

Quaint little downtown area here in Lake Orion. It's small and only down Broadway mostly…read more Several eateries, kid friendly shops, barber, salon, jewelry, bath accessories, costume shop, some boutique shops too. It's a short and small downtown, hit cute nonetheless. They have a chocolate shop and my favorite running shop in town too.

After visiting Orchard Lake and Cass Lake in Michigan we wanted to check out the town of Lake…read moreOrion. This review is based on the downtown and the lake (which branches a block off the downtown) I was not surprised to find Lake Orion used to be more of a tourist town, and now is more of a residential town ( I am guessing because it is so close to Metro Detroit) The downtown is nice and bustling with Cobblestone street and the Lake veers, twists, and turns around the whole community offering great views and lakefront property. The boats were out and about and I would suggest this area as a place to visit even if just for a day trip.

Happened to be in Ferndale, so we popped in to this cool indoor market to shop. There is a nice…read morevariety of vendors from plants to coffee to Detroit merch. We love Bon Bon Bon and they have a small stall here! One of my favorite discoveries though was The Workplace Program - selling cards made by people with disabilities - they were so unique and awesome! I ended up buying one for my brother's birthday and it was the same price you'd see at Hallmark for a nice card. Overall, the space was clean and easy to navigate - only took us about 45 minutes to browse through all the vendors. Definitely check out if you're in the area and want to support local!

Was at Rust Belt Market this weekend and genuinely couldn't believe how hot it was inside. The kind…read moreof heat where you stop browsing and start thinking about finding the nearest exit. Love a lot of the vendors there, but the overall experience was so uncomfortable that I ended up leaving early. Just completely killed the atmosphere for me.

When your in beautiful Birmingham take a few minutes away from the vibrancy and shopping and visit…read morea little piece of History. I have seen amazing places like Medowbrook Hall, Vizcaya Gardens in Miami and this place is not quite there but its a great place to visit to add another element to a shopping trip in Birmingham. The staff working were so friendly and helpful and happy to see us. It does not take long to look in the museum but the house is lovely, and the grounds out back in a beautiful view. You see tidbits in the museum about who lived in the house, old maps of the region, pictures, exhibits and a small store. When your down in the Museum they take you across the way to go through a historic home from the early 1900's for another learning experience and piece of culture. Would definitely go back int he summer when an event is going on!

Enjoyable family themed event. Nice craft items. Had a great pulled pork sandwich too at a local…read moreestablishment. Super day.

Wonderful little art fair on 12 Mile in Berkley. It seems to get a little bit bigger and better…read moreevery year. Organized by the owners of Catching Fireflies & Yellow Door - you will see many artists that are familiar to you if you are familiar with these shops. One of my favorite Berkley events every June! This year's event promises 100+ artists, live music, kids activities & food trucks - yay! Can't wait!

This is a small, but nice art gallery and much needed on this side of town. It's in a historic…read morelooking building with a grand set of stairs leading up to a front door... that sadly isn't in use. The entrance is to the side off the parking lot in a sleek modern addition. Fortunately, the stylistic mash up works better than, say Soldier Field. Anton Art Center looks old timey from the front, futuristic from the back, and maybe awkward from one of the two side views, but it's not terrible or anything. There's two galleries, on the first and second floor, with a little skylight in the middle of the upper gallery. A little gift shop with handmade wares from local artists is just up the first flight of stairs, adjacent to the lower gallery. I've seen a few exhibits here and they're often a mixed bag. They seem to like landscapes a lot. It's usually paintings, though I've seen photography, too, and there's often sculptures on risers in the middle of the galleries. I want to say once a year they have a student exhibition and it's fun to see what young minds and hands have put together. On my latest trip to Anton Art Center I only perused the upper gallery, as the lower gallery had work still sitting on the floor, waiting to be hung. I'm on their email list and I would have known this if I read it, but I was in the neighborhood and decided to pop in. At any rate, there was some really striking paintings of street scenes with pieces of stained glass collaged in that really piqued my interest. I'll have to go back and see them properly displayed. There's usually at least 3 or 4 pieces here that really catch my eye and make me really ponder and examine them, a bunch that are solid but nothing spectacular and a handful that I quietly groan at for being hoaky arts and crafts stuff old ladies might buy at art fairs. But, y'know, not everyone can be art snobs and stuff like that has a right to find it's way to it's intended audience. This is the capitol of Macomb County after all. I wouldn't go too far out of my way to pay a visit to AAC, but once every few months when I know there's new work to see, it's interesting to drop in if I'm in this neck of the woods when they're open. Oh, yeah, bring some change. You'll need to feed the meters in the garangtuan, usually sparsely filled city parking lot AAC sits on the edge of. There's a few nearby restaurants you can walk to when you're there if you're not afraid of a little exercise.

The Anton Art Center is a small but fantastic art gallery with rotating exhibits. On this visit it…read morewas a quilt and photography exhibit by a local domestic violence shelter. On each quilt were handwritten messages from survivors of domestic violence and photography by surviving children. It was a very moving experience