We all know that the weather in Michigan can be unpredictable, so you have to give credit to an…read moreannual festival that is so dependent on the weather. This year was a little warm. This year, the highs will reach 40. Having said that, this a magical festival based on absolutely beautiful, if transitory, works of art. My husband and I live just down the street, and it is worth it for us to go every year.

The 40th annual Plymouth ice festival was held in February 2022. Because of Covid, the ice…read moresculptures were spread throughout downtown Plymouth which I think is a good idea to also entice people to visit businesses along different streets. The ice sculptures were impressive. I'd like to see the number of statues increase in the future. February is one of my least favorite months because it's cold and there aren't a lot of outdoor activities. The ice festival was fun and encouraged me to go to Plymouth twice to take a walk around town to see the ice sculptures. I'd like to see more winter events like the ice festival that bring people together and have a positive impact on local businesses. I stopped by Max and Bella's Smokehouse for the first time to get dinner while I was at the ice festival. I recommend eating here for a quick take-out plate. I thought there would be a long wait but the business was prepared to serve quick and hearty meals. There were also food trucks and food vendors next to Kellogg Park. Don't expect an internationally renowned ice festival like the one in Harbin, China, but this is a decent festival for a small city and worth seeing.

First time at the Plymouth Art in the Park. We usually come here for the ice festival in the…read morewinter, so we can have a yummy hot chocolate from Alpine Haus. It's made from real chocolate. There's a lot of vendors. Food trucks were mostly by the center park area, some random ones are down the side streets from the park. Bring a hat or umbrella. Doesn't appear the earlier rain had much impact as far as the crowds much.

We came on a Saturday and parked in the shuttle lot. The…read moreshuttle is $8/a person and was nicely air conditioned (badly needed for a hot hot day)!! The ride is about 15 min but the shuttle is comfy (it is a huge bus)! You pay at a tent and don't need a ticket. The shuttle dropped us off right at the end so we could start from the side (there are many vendors). It was right by the fire station. It was very hot walking through but we did find a market that was perfectly air conditioned to cool down in! We bought a refreshing Acai bowl at Wander Bowls Acai, a cookie from Chocolate Chipped Bakery (SO good and they give you a coupon for a free cookie at their farmington location), and a birthday card from the store Vitrine (also nicely air conditioned and has the cutest things)!! We saw the blue fountain, chalk art, music performer, the jurassic park dinosaur, etc. Overall, the vendors are great but it was a crazy hot day and so we didn't have enough energy to walk the whole thing. Loved what we did get to see and I think it is worth attending!

Throughout the year, the Plymouth Historical Museum puts on some amazing events. My kids' favorites…read moreare their Christmas events. All the volunteers are so invested in their characters! The museum itself is quaint but we'll thought out. They have a large exhibit and information on Abraham Lincoln as well as the Daisy Air Rifle Factor. When we visited during the holidays, the exhibit was all about old toys. The staff is friendly and kind. They also have an archive section that you're able to set up a time to peruse. We live in an older home in the area and I'll be back one of these days to set up a time to look into my house and it's former inhabitants. Additionally, there is a strain caboose in the back the museum purchased not long ago. You can explore it with museum admission and during the holidays, Santa takes visitors there. It's a wonderful place to support and learn about Plymouth's history.

Wonderful way to spend an hour or so. Large enough to cover all aspects of their current decade but…read moresmall enough to make your tour feel intimate. Enjoyed it with two of our grandchildren.

My daughter loves this place! Came here for a 1 week theater camp for my 5-year old. She is very…read moreshy and socially quiet, but the teacher Sonia made it so fun that by the end of the week she was singing and dancing! There's little pressure on the kids, and they really seem to emphasize the FUN of exploring theater, acting, movement, etc., as a child. In addition, my daughter has major medical needs, and they closely worked with us to find ways that she could still participate despite some restrictions. They even have 'art buddies' for special circumstances- a truly unique offering in any kind of children's programs! We will be back for sure.

From the owner: We are open 7 days a week for special events and facility rentals. Gallery is open during business…read moreoffice hours and by appointment.

Adorable theatre with a nostalgic feel nestled in the quaint downtown area of Plymouth!…read more Although old this single screen theatre is reasonably roomy and clean. There is surface lot and street parking all around the theatre, making it easily accessible. Shows are limited, tickets are cheap and an overall great place to enjoy a specialty film or 2nd run film.

I know most people love the big Emagine theaters or MJR but I just have an affinity for older…read moretheaters. The Penn theatre plays a variety of stuff new/old/relevant themes-for example they recently played Home Alone and it's close to Christmas time etc. it's in right downtown Plymouth. There is plenty of parking in the gathering of the parking lot behind and you can always grab something to eat in town before or after. It's literally the perfect the location.

I bought a box of cards and they had put their own sticker on it advertising you get an auto and…read morethe box didn't have an auto so they might weigh boxes so be careful when purchasing from here

From the owner: Welcome to 3 Kings Sports Cards, a card shop located in Canton Michigan, just a few minutes out…read morefrom Detroit. We offer a wide variety of sports cards including basketball, football, baseball, soccer, hockey and more. We also have a growing collection of Pokmon products to open. We offer hobby boxes, single cards, individual packs, sports card supplies & more. We also run PSA submissions weekly. In addition we also have sports memorabilia on display and for sale. We are your one stop shop for all of your sports card needs!

You can't go wrong with a double feature drive in! For single movies, this may be a bit pricey, but…read moreit's worth it for double features. Bring some lawn chairs to be more comfortable. No alcohol allowed! But snacks and NA drinks are ok. They have a concession stand or you can order pizza from inside the arena. Port a potties are available unless you want to walk in the arena. While the front rows are reserved for cars and the further rows for SUVs and trucks, it can still be difficult to see if you have a big vehicle in front of you. Occasionally, someone will also leave their headlights on. I found that prices have risen since I last visited, but it's still a great deal for a fun night!

We tried this drive in over the weekend and had a lot of fun! My partner and I went to see the new…read moreTwisters movie (didn't end up staying for the double feature afterwards but it's a great deal if you do). They allow you to bring your own snacks and (non-alcoholic) beverages and the spaces are large enough to accommodate camp chairs if you prefer not to sit in your car. We ended up throwing a bunch of throw pillows in the trunk and had a great experience. There is a concession stand and the restaurant in the hockey facility allows you to order food, which we did. The food wasn't impressive and was fairly overpriced for what it was, but they had many options, just not very much for dietary restrictions, so definitely recommend bringing some snacks/eating beforehand. From the perspective of urban planning, this is such an ingenious use of a parking lot that otherwise doesn't get as much use in the summer months. We love land uses that create space for people to gather and enjoy entertainment without having to change the overall location!