It was a rainy cool day in Northern Michigan so we needed to find an alternative to all our outdoor…read moreplans. A friend suggested we check out Raven Hill Discovery Center, which was 30+ min from our hotel in Bay Harbor. I loaded up the car with my 3 kids ranging in ages 6-11 and figured we would give it a shot. When we got there we seemed to be in the middle of nowhere so I was a little skeptical, but figured after a long drive we had to check it out. We payed $10/person (adults have to pay too since "everyone is a kid at Raven Hill Discovery Center) and the lovely woman who works here gave my kids the rundown of the center. Within minutes the same woman announced it was time to learn about the animals and so we joined the other 10 or so people there to learn about and pet snakes, bearded dragons, etc. We have a bearded dragon back at home, but the kids were excited to see this one and learn about snakes. My 11 and 9 year olds stayed for the entire lesson, but the 6 year old got bored halfway thru and went back out to play in the center. And 20 or so min later his siblings and the rest of the gang joined him. The center itself is small, but packed with really fun and interesting activities such as building magnetic towers, creating a ball maze and more. After an hour or so I dragged my kids out of there, but they could have easily stayed for longer. There also seems to be a ton to do outdoors here, but we skipped that part due to the rain even though it was just drizzling when we left. I can't imagine not being outside when possible in Northern Michigan, but this really is the perfect activity on a cold and/or rainy day and great for kid (and even adults) of all ages!

Don't miss this gem of a place. We went in the Winter and Cheri accommodated us even though they…read moreare closed, we made an appointment and they opened their doors to us. For that we are grateful as the boys (4 & 2) enjoyed each and every aspect. There is so much to touch and play with and learn, we have pictures that will last a long long time. What made it even more amazing is we had the whole place to ourselves. The boys were able to touch snakes, lizards and turtles and Cheri did a great job explaining things and asking our 4 years old questions. The magnet table is such a cool thing, there is enough for all to enjoy. We have to go back when it's warm so we can experience all there is to do outside. My one critic is it's to bad there aren't walkways to get to the stuff outside when there is so on the ground and also thought it would be nice if there is a children's price as well. But we are still thankful for our time and would very much like to go again. Thanks for the family memories Raven Hill.

This place was really cool. I saw they do concerts here too but we were here just to shop, this…read morepast Saturday night, when visiting the Petoskey area. First off, they have bathrooms, if you're in need of one. Second, they have all sorts of handmade (Michigan made, the proprietor told us) gifts and tchotchkes. Most are a bit on the pricier side but I saw some rings made of forks and spoons for $8, which were pretty cool, and a few more inexpensive jewelry options, too. Everything we saw here was really interesting so that is why this shop gets 5 out of 5 stars from me. I hopefully will return when next in the Boyne City area.

My partner and I stopped in, we're on vacation right now at a nearby Ski resort. The woman we met -…read moreI presume the owner- was very kind! The selection of art is wide, varied, colorful and interesting. We got two pieces, a beautiful vase and a watercolor. Would love to purchase more someday down the road from this business.

The staff was very pleasant and helpful. They have free Coco and different flavors of coffee. Also…read morean array of different cookies for the shoppers. They are just beautiful items for sale in their store and the museum is always fun to walk through. A lot of families are in there during the holidays. There are a lot of interesting things for the kids to look at and interact with. Right now they were offering a free visit through the museum And with that a free coupon for your whole family to return from now until March March.

The place was absolutely hilarious!! We thoroughly enjoyed the museum, and, the the gift shop was…read moreincredible. We found lots of really cool souvenirs. We haven't tried the putt putt golf course, yet. However, it looks like it's a blast, as well.

Amazing drink pricing, service is excellent (Linda), pizza is #1 in Michigan by far anything I've…read moreever had. Will continue to be a proud patron! 100/10!!!

My wife and I had an excellent pizza pie at an outside table at the only Pizza place in this very…read moresmall town in beautiful Northern Michigan. We were in the area playing golf at the nearby Garland Resort. Lewiston has only 1,289 residents so we felt fortunate to find a real 'Mom & Pop' pizza place right here in the heart of town. I washed down my pizza with a can of Vernors, a unique Michigan brand of Ginger Ale. It has been true classic of the Mitten State since it was first brewed in Detroit 141 years ago in 1880. When in the area, I encourage you to stop by for a solid 4-star pie and a cold can of Vernors.

Awesome bar, great staff, great service, loads of events. Just an all around awesome place.read more

A wine tasting room serving wines from 3 location. 1 near Indian River, 1 near Alpena, and lastly 1…read morefrom Florida. Yup you read that right, Florida. You get 1 free pour or 6 for $8 and a free glass. My serves ended up being a mixed bag. I didn't like 2, thought 2 as ok, and 2 as good. However I didn't love any. The person I was with liked 3 enough to buy a bottle. So a mixed bag. The service was good and friendly. Overall 4 stars.

Excellent service, extremely knowledgeable owner, incredibly relaxing ambiance. Hosts fun events…read morethroughout the year from pole dancing classes to paint and sips, contributing indelibly to our community. The only negativity in these reviews is from those not educated on wine and business enough to know that The Rusty Pelican is doing amazing for itself and for all of Gaylord! Cannot wait to enjoy to for many years to come.

In the past this cidery was a group favorite! Great service, comfy setting, and fun ciders were…read moreexpected. However, our wine group visited in October and we felt as though we were a bother and serving us a chore. On top of crappy service the tastings were TWENTY DOLLARS. TWENTY DOLLARS!!! That's bonkers, especially since it seemed like the quality went downhill. I'll gladly skip this and opt for a *Royal* (IYKYK) experience any day.

Another excellent cider stop when up north. We stopped in with our pup and found a table outside to…read moreenjoy the 20+ ciders they had on tap that day. Most of those were delicious - and service was very friendly and helpful despite being very busy. This is definitely a spot we will be back to on future trips!

This was a. Very interesting stop. Our last stop of the night. A small shop that offers beer and…read morewines. Neat places outside including igloos! Very friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. Wine was ok.

Fun space! They have games and a nice terrace. This place is a bit of a hidden place but they're…read moreopen later than the other wineries in the area. Really good pretzel and snacks. The wine was only so-so but I really liked the cider.