About to go to my 4th Hippie Fest this weekend! I go with very special people to me. It's the…read moreperfect get away and my favorite trip to look forward to all year. You are going to exactly what you would think for this event and it's better than that in person. Great and interesting vendors, fun food and live music.

I attended the World of Winter Silent Disco (for my 2nd year) and it did not disappoint. I parked…read moreat the Amy Grand and walked over. It was a cold Michigan winter but the vibe was warm and welcoming. Lots of smiles, colors, lights, and people. More than expected especially due to the cold. The sponsors had extra headphones so the line to wait for headphones went quick and the process of turning them on and tuning in was seamless. The DJs were spinning beats making the crowds excited and the dance party never ending. Loved the food trucks surrounding the areas, the festival dancers interacting with the crowds, the aesthetically pleasing platform of artistic display, and the fire pits. Lots of security presence so I felt extra safe and we danced into the night. 11pm comes quick. Wish this would be every Saturday night downtown. Looking forward to next year!

Grand Rapids is home to the largest winter festival in the United States - World of Winter! The…read morefestival features lots of free events and activations and amazing outdoor art installations that get people out and about in the city during the coldest winter months. World of Winter takes place January 12 through March 10, 2024. I'll be the first to admit that I'm not a big fan of winter, but I've really enjoyed all the events I've participated in through the past couple of years of World of Winter. Popular events include the silent disco, ice sculptures downtown and walking tours, human hungry hungry hippos, and a drag show at Calder Plaza. This year we got to check out the ice arcade, with foosball, connect four, cornhole, and more - all made from solid blocks of ice! The art installations are usually interactive and especially stunning at night with colorful lights and other features. For 2024 the giant inflated frogs at Ah Nab Awen Park are super popular and make for great photos. It's disappointing to see that some of the art installations have been damaged by people standing on them (when signs clearly posted tell you to not do this) and throwing huge ice chunks on them :( I hope that World of Winter can continue for years to come and we can avoid this type of vandalism.

Went for the yoga retreat in July and it was so fun. A beautiful, special property with nice staff…read more They keep the bathrooms pretty clean- or at least they did that weekend.

This festival is always a lot of fun. The pancake breakfast at the pavilion is always good. They…read morehave some farmers market booths selling blueberries and other goodies. Cool town on the water.

The nachos are very good. If you correct the old man's math you can pay fewer money for them cakes…read more Ask for extra sausage if you need extra saisage! We think Margot killed a moth and Jho cried until I gave him syrup.

An excellent craft beer and wine festival. Includes many meads and ciders as well. Some…read moreestablished breweries as well as some new faces every year. The variety is great and everyone will be able to find a beer to match their specific taste. Dark or Hoppy as well as lighter lagers and pilsners abound at this event. Come early - stay late.

The property is beautiful. The free entertainment on Saturday June 6 was great 70s music! Easy to…read morepark. The indoor concert/pool venue is amazing Rosa at Sandhill Cafe gave us amazing service for breakfast. Made to order breakfast skillets and omelettes I'll coffee makers in the rooms. Beds are squishy wish they had put in better mattresses for $350 a night , showers are nice and big,quick elevators and very friendly employees . Hope to come back again if they continue having top entertainment

This review will specifically speak to the OASIS inside od the casino. As a southerner that has…read morerefused to conform to the Midwest cloudy life this place is a breath of fresh air during the winter months! It is a great seasonal depression cure!! I would say that the water could be a little warmer, I was otherwise happy. The food and drinks were great, and staff was very friendly. There are lockers in the locker room that you can rent for $15, listen save your money the lockers are TINY and overpriced. You can park your bag beside you by the pool. We went on a random Tuesday morning so there weren't many people around. Towels are provided and the bathrooms are very clean! I will definitely be returning! Loved it!!

Always a great time, 2017 was no different! Rev Run & Fool House were awesome! Probably the best…read morelaid out of all the Arcadia based festivals. Food is great! It would be nice to see some different vendors though instead of the same lineup year to year. But the ribs were delicious regardless. Food is pricey but comparable to other festivals. Also maybe a tad bit of order for the BBQ lines.. maybe lanes dividers or something to make it easier to navigate. Overall AWESOME. See you in 2018! PRO TIP: BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair) - They provide some seating but it usually fills up early as people "steal" the chairs to eat at tables and such. :)