We stopped by this place as part of the Artprize expedition. This particular location has a few…read morehundred pieces of art on display. Best of all, and unlike most Artprize venues, the prices of the art (assuming they're for sale) are listed next to the piece. Hallelujah! Moreover, they have a gift shop that has prints, notecards, etc. of the art on display. I love being able to afford a bit of artprize! The Women's Club also served lunch for starving Artprize goers. While the menu was limited, it was homemade and tasty. Hubby and I had pulled pork sandwiches, homemade potato salad (or coleslaw or chips) and a can of soda for a glorious $7 each. The potato salad was so good, in fact, that I plunked down a whole whopping dollar for another serving. Hubby opted for cookies, which were delicious. We will certainly be checking out this place next year!

A 'must see' venue on your Artprize tour. This beautiful historic home has an impressive collection…read moreof Artprize entries. There is a gift shop set up in the lower level of the house, coffee, food available in the dining room and restrooms.

I would not choose to golf here again. One of my first frustrations was that riders are charged the…read moresame fee as golfers, which didn't seem reasonable. Pace of play was a major issue. It took nearly three hours to get through the front nine because every group on the course seemed to be waiting on every hole. When we returned to the clubhouse, a staff member named Eric? blamed our group for the delays and even went as far to blame us for "three hours of tee times." We had a standard four golfers, and the groups in front of and behind us were also waiting throughout the round, so it was difficult to understand how the slowdown was being attributed to us. Once we went to go start hole 10, we were still having to wait so not sure how that explains us being at fault for the delays! I also left feeling uncomfortable because our group was the only Mexican family I noticed around us. While I can't say for certain why the delays were being blamed on us, it was hard not to question why our group was singled out when the entire course appeared to be backed up and other groups were experiencing the same waits. We paid for 18 holes but decided to leave after 11. After being spoken to in that manner, we no longer felt comfortable continuing our round. Regardless of any pace-of-play concerns, customers should be treated respectfully. Unfortunately, the interaction with staff completely changed the atmosphere of the day and left us with a negative impression of the course.

This course is a beauty in the works, the new management is taking this golf course to the next…read morelevel, I've already played here 4 times this year and have had a great experience each time. Good pricing for an even better time.

Grand Rapids is very lucky to have the Meijer Gardens & Sculptor Park. We were visiting from out of…read morestate and made sure we made time to visit. It did not disappoint. There are many exhibitions from desert to tropical to Japanese gardens as well as an interactive children's garden. There was also a CHIHULY exhibition which added to our experience at the gardens. A cafe, gift shop and clean restrooms can be found in the main building. We spent about four hours exploring the beautiful gardens and look forward to returning and enjoying the park.

To start, I cannot believe I've never reviewed Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park having…read morebeen a member for many, many years and a regular visitor. It is sometimes hard to believe our "little town" has such a wonderful place to go to. Meijer Gardens is where we regularly take our walks. Whether on the Boardwalk, Shade trail, Japanese Gardens or the Sculpture Park, there is always an abundance of beauty to enjoy. Currently Meijer Gardens has a Chihuly Exhibition on display throughout the park. Chihuly is a glass sculpture who has created amazing pieces. Usually I've seen his work in museums. (Baker Museum in Naples has a fantastic display for example) It is amazing to see his work outdoors in the variety of settings available at Meijer Gardens. There is also a paid indoor exhibition that we have not seen. In addition to the various gardens and sculptures, Meijer Gardens also sponsors a Summer Concert Series in their outdoor venue. We have enjoyed dozens of concerts over the years. Thankful we have this treasure so nearby.

Gallery at 341 is a great place to host your event! The event space is owned by LINC UP. Their…read moreevent space is large and the prices are affordable. I worked with Alisa for my baby shower, and Donald for my kids first birthday. Both were very professional, friendly, and helpful when answering my questions! The Gallery Space can host up to 100 people. It comes with a kitchenette area, 10 round tables, folding chairs, and 4 - 5 long tables. You can bring in your own food and drink, which was exactly what we were looking for. Current rental prices are $500 for 4 hours on the weekend, with an additional $100 for each hour. You are charged a deposit that will be refunded at the conclusion of your event and after they have completed their walkthrough.

I'm not a traditional baseball fan, but have enjoyed a few Whitecaps games over the years, when…read moreinvited. Most recently, we were invited into the upstairs suite...man, it is nice! The food provided was really good, and the seats and view were nice. I enjoyed the option to sit inside or outside and the ability to open and close the window. It was a fun night and I'm excited to go again. (Also, cheers to the team for winning each time I've been)

Last time I was here, I ate the Baco and the 5/3 Burger. Times have changed. Different ballpark, no…read moremore novelty foods. Friendly staff and a family-friendly environment, but just not the same. Expensive parking, pregame music was sped up (personal pet peeve). But then I got to interact with the mascot. And all the between inning children activities. And the great music that played when the opposing player dropped a foul ball. So sure, this is more a review of the baseball than the venue itself. Come for a game and teach them to bring back the foods like old times.

The Ottawa Hills High School Class of 1974's 50th reunion was held in the Atrium. Location was…read moreperfect, food was great and the wait staff and bar tenders all did a fantastic job helping to make our reunion a success! I would highly recommend this venue for your event!

My family and I recently used The Atrium at Uccello's for a special event…read more We really like Grand Rapids for all of its activities through all of the seasons and knew using a venue downtown would be wonderful. We worked with Melissa Lottes who was very friendly, flexible and resourceful for our event. She had great recommendations for needed external vendors, was very prompt in responses to texts, emails and phone calls and just a great person to work with. Her staff the day of was very patient with us as some things changed last minute. The food was delicious and exactly what we ordered, their timing with our event was perfect and they were very gracious allowing us to store our guests' desserts until time to serve. For the staff, location, service, and food, I fully recommend them for a special event. Thank you, Melissa and to all of the behind-the-scenes staff that made our event truly memorable.

Bob and Laurie the owners of this facility were so helpful throughout our celebration of my…read morebrother-in-law's life. They provided many items that we needed - easels, utensils, etc. - and we're always available for questions and to help. This banquet hall was the perfect size for our event and I would definitely consider using it again for future needs.

Frugthaven Farm is quite different from the old Klackle's orchard that used to operate here, but…read moreit's a unique spot. I'd been curious about how the space had been transformed, so Nate and I stopped in recently while in town. The main building now houses a fresh market, coffee shop, gift shop, cider bar, and a bespoke barbershop. There is another building on the premises that is a separate boutique store called Pink & Frillos, but that wasn't open when we stopped by. It's a little bit of a lot of things, but what we experienced was nice. They also rent some part of the place as an event venue. I'm not sure if they still do u-pick apples, hayrides, corn mazes etc. or not. We ordered a meat, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich, a couple coffee drinks, and a doughnut. The employees were not overly friendly or even really smiling, so I agree that they could have been friendlier - they all seemed to be high school or college age. Our order was done quickly and we settled in to eat. The sandwich was hot and the croissant was buttery and soft. I really liked the crispy bacon on the sandwich. It was a good portion to split along with the cinnamon sugar doughnut, which was fresh and fluffy. My oat milk latte was decent but nothing special. They use Madcap coffee at Frugthaven. Overall we had a nice time and I'd come back to try the hard cider. There's some outdoor seating and the bar area looked spacious and airy. The old timey barbershop is cool, but feels a bit weird and out of place. Otherwise the other elements of the business seem to fit. They seem to be catering to an older/Millennial crowd that wants a good shot for Instagram, versus the more family-friendly farm that it used to be. Nothing wrong with that, just something to note, especially if you knew it before.

The owner missed the mark on this one. What is there to do? Unless you are older and have no kids,…read morethere's zero point to go this "farm" which isn't a "farm" it's an overpriced coffee shop that you sit next to a freezer full of beer and beef. It's like going into meijer and sitting between the shelves and drinking coffee I really don't understand what she was thinking but this business will 100% fail. Should've stuck with what the people want. A fall farm that families can spend all day at. What an epic fail