Coziest shop for knitters ever! At first you're greeted by the sweetest puppy…read more From there, everyone was so incredibly kind and informative. The selection of yarn is some of the best I've ever seen, especially if you're looking for natural fibers like cotton or wool. I am looking forward to taking some lessons to further my skills as well.

This is an amazing shop. Love the yarn. Great quality. The ladies are always helpful. If it is to…read morehelp pick yarn for a project or help with a question or mistake while doing a project! Come stop in! You will be glad you did!

We had 7:30 tickets to see Evan Hansen - we decided to go early to the Pendulum Lounge for dinner…read moreand drinks (since parking is so terrible we liked being able to do our entire evening in one place). We went to the MCFTA web site to look up the hours and menu and the site had the hours: 4:30 to 8 We showed up a little after 5 and asked at the ticket office where the lounge was- the 6 people standing looking at us were like deer in headlights, one person finally told us it wasn't open.... We told them we went on the website and it showed the lounge's hours and it didn't say anything about being closed.... they said nothing. And guess what? I got home from the show and went to the web site and NOW it says it's closed til May...... We haven't been happy with the Center for awhile now. It doesn't feel like it's being run very well.

Very upset. The museum used to be great. But then, they had a flood, and they closed off the…read moremuseum. Totally understandable. Then they closed for COVID, alright. They haven't opened it since. We asked an employee, and they say that they will have it finished by 2025. 2025?! They haven't even started taking apart exhibits, or building anything. They've just kept it sitting there untouched for the past few years. Just tear the whole thing down if you're not even going to bother remodeling it. Never coming back

Brinstar is one of those places you walk into and immediately think, "yeah...I'm coming back."…read more If you're into retro vibes, this spot nails it. They've got a great mix of pinball machines, old-school arcade classics, and some newer games, so it doesn't feel like a museum, it actually feels alive. You can bounce between games, grab a drink, and just hang out without it feeling forced. What really surprised me though was the food. I expected typical bar food, but they go way beyond that. The brunch is legit, and the menu has some creative dishes that actually feel thought out, not just thrown together. It's the kind of place where you come for the games and end up staying for the food. The staff are super friendly and bring a fun energy without being over the top. It also strikes a nice balance crowd-wise. During the day, it's totally a spot you could bring your kids and let them have a blast, and later on it shifts into more of a social hangout where you can meet locals and vibe. Overall, it's just a really well done arcade bar that doesn't try too hard but still delivers on everything. Definitely worth checking out.

Wife ordered a Reuben with poutine, I ordered a cherry bomb burger with loaded fries. We ordered…read moreout, but the food was hot. The Reuben was ok, but this being the second burger I ordered from there, I will never recommend one of the burgers ever. And neither were the full pound sandwich we ordered They expect all the flavor to come from the toppings, the patty itself was unseasoned and flavorless and only added a texture to the burger. Legit, you have to be drunk to think the burgers have flavor. Legit some of the worst burgers I've had and it continues the flavorless bullshit Midland restaurants pride themselves on. Never again.

History Abounds…read more Wonderful place to visit, learn, and people watch. While some choose to forget their history, if you do, or if you are looking for more about just who Carey L. Poole really is, you can brush up on it here. The wealth of knowledge is extensive and vast. The staff could not be more helpful in getting you the information that you might need on the area and the people in Essexville, if you need it.

We stumbled into the museum on a weekend visit to Bay City because we saw a notice of a band…read moreconcert. When we arrived, we found that cancelled, with a talk on local history instead. These events happen monthly and are free. The talk was very interesting and the whole feeling was warm and welcoming. Afterwards we spent about an hour looking at the well-designed and fascinating exhibits about the Native Americans in the area and then the development of the area up to the present. Highly recommend it as long as you are okay with a lot of reading.

A truly beautiful place to relax and enjoy nature. We've been coming here for years now and always…read morehappy to spend a couple hours between here and Whiting Forest next door. The annual pass is an easy decision for us since we end up going more than twice in a year. Whether it's exploring the gardens while there's a new outdoor art exhibit, checking out the butterflies in the conservatory exhibit in the spring, enjoying the rose and herb gardens in the summer, or enjoying the fall colors washing over Midland in the autumn, it's our favorite place in the area. Also a lovely venue for wedding ceremonies and naturally offers excellent scenes for formal photos. The facilities are great and should be improving with the new welcome center being constructed. While definitely child-friendly with the children's garden and school tours, if you're looking for somewhere to let your kid run around, you might find the mall or a park playground more accommodating.

I had no clue this place even existed until a few months ago when I was in Midland at a conference…read moredown the road. Maybe Michigan's best kept secret? Anyway, I bookmarked it with the intention of coming up here when the weather was nicer, and I finally got around to doing it over this past July 4th! (bonus points for them being open regular business hours during a holiday!) I drove the two hours and walked in and it only costs $15 for a single visit, $30 for a yearly membership. Nice! I wouldn't mind getting a membership, because it truly pays for itself. They have a gift shop in the front area where you pay with a few things to browse and purchase. Maps of the Gardens are by the register to take so you can see all the sights when here. Initially, I didn't know where to start so I wandered down the path to the left. This was towards the Estate Gardens, which were lovely by the way. The downside? I wanted to see the inside of the house but it was locked up. I'm not sure if they give tours, and there was nobody to ask. I continued walking and saw the Ribbit Exhibit which has about 13 different metal frog sculptures throughout. Lots of green areas to view, with some wonderful bridges as well. Eventually I was going to go to the children's garden, but it was starting to get hot outside and my leg and back were getting sore. I walked through the rose garden, which was nice, but on the smaller side. Eventually I ended up by the Educational center and kind of tired out by this point. I don't know how far I'd walked, but it felt like miles. The heat didn't help. Here's where I got frustrated with my experience. First, even with a map, it's easy to get "lost" here. Some paths are a dead end. Some lead you to now where, and it doesn't always connect back to the main pathway. There was at least two instances where I went to look at a bridge, then discovered a water fountain, and couldn't find my way out. There were several paths, but only one lead to the main drag. It's because I heard the golf cart that I was able to determine where to go. Also, they have limited bathrooms here. I don't need one every 5 feet, but I only was able to find two during my visit. The map says there's 5 bathrooms, but they're literally miles apart and you don't know where they're at because there's barely any signage for the bathrooms. If you have kids, or an emergency, I can't imagine this ending well. Also, a big one for me, which really spurred me docking a full star. No scooter rentals, or any form of alternative means for those of us who may need it. No, I'm not handicapped, but the zoo offers them for a charge, which I'm willing to pay. I would've stayed twice as long if I could scoot around the park, along with walking as my leg goes numb after about a mile or so. The good news to this? You can get a golf cart tour, but you have to book it in advance, and they're at select times. I would do that, but I didn't remember to book a tour in advance. But, maybe next time I can bring my own scooter so I can go further. Aside from that, the gardens are fabulous. I'll probably do another trip up to see the canopy walk and a few other things when it's a bit cooler in the fall and not 90 degrees with a 68 degree dew point. LOL. Worth every penny!

This place just opened a few weeks ago and it has a cool selection of vintage furniture and hobby…read moretoys. The lady at the cash register was very nice and charged me only 15 dollars for the Lionel Box Car I got I will be coming here more often.

I absolutely adore the Delta College Planetarium; it is easily one of my favorite things about…read moreliving in the area. I'm a big space nerd and have been to a few different planetariums, but this one is definitely the best. At a cost of $7 per show, you can't ask for a better value. Now, I can only speak for the "adult" shows, but I've been to about 8 now and have genuinely enjoyed them all, leaving with some newly gleaned knowledge that I was previously ignorant to. Ending each show with a view of the current night sky and learning how to locate local constellations is also a really lovely feature. The visuals and acoustics are superb, chairs are comfortable, and the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. I also enjoy the videos and images throughout the building that you can look at while waiting. Note that tickets go on sale 1 hour before showtime; I usually will buy mine early (though have only once attended a sold out show), then walk around the downtown area or grab a beer nearby. It makes for a lovely evening or an afternoon break. All-in-all, I recommend the planetarium as an experience for all individuals, regardless of age.

We stopped in here to check it out with our space loving 4 &6 year olds. It was awesome! There were…read morecollege student volunteers with activities set up for the kids to do and make things regarding space. I would absolutely recommend for anyone. My husband and I enjoyed the show that showed pictures from the James Webb Telescope.

My husband & I have been purchasing from 1Bid for several years now. Weve had zero issues of any…read morekind. Countless items to bid on. Much variety! Payment is easy and pick up is quick and smooth. The staff is always kind and happy to assist. I just got off the phone with Maziana,whom I assume is the secretary at 1bid. I must say, the call that I had been putting off for awhile ended up being uplifting and pleasurable. All thsnks to Maziana for sharing her sunshine with me today and brightening our world 1 person at a time.

This is a gem in Bay City Mi. If you haven't found this place, do so now. If you have stuff that…read moreyou haven't used or even looked at in years, pull it out now. This organization strives to advertise your stuff, take photos of it and store it until weekly bid on and won. They literally run their butts off to get it out to your car and load it for you. They wait on people bringing items in and taking items won out at the same time. Interesting to look and see who has what for sale and what is popular that sells. Check it out on line 1BID.US and enjoy. I sure have, what a great experience!