This theater was built in 1940. It is extremely well preserved in the Art Deco style. It has a very…read morenice angle to the seating. Not as severe as stadium seating in modern theatets but impressive for it's age. The seats are very comfortable and more impressive is there is plenty of leg room. The sound and picture are perfect. The concessions are very old school but acceptable. Sodas are the Traverse City Pop Company, can't remember their name. The only real downside is the bathrooms are up some very narrow stairs. Overall to me this was a 5 star experience. Will I return. Yes, I love this theater.

The Elk Rapids Cinema is a cinephile's dream. This restored art deco single-screen theater shows…read morefirst-run films in an environment that evokes the grandeur of an earlier era (with up-to-date projection and sound that's first rate). Of course, the ceiling black light mural is a delight for the eyes as well. But let's be honest. A big part of the attraction is the popcorn. This has got to be the best movie popcorn in the country. One taste and you'll have a hard time going back to the styrofoam they serve at the megaplexes. Going to the movies at the Cinema is an experience that transcends whatever happens to be showing on the screen...

You get that feeling of wanting to stop by every time you pass by here, the location is very…read moreattractive and welcoming. I thought their prices would be a bit more reasonable but was disappointed. Concessions were as expected, popcorn was cold and drinks somewhat warm. I had very high expectations from this place and was let down, unfortunately. Kids enjoyed the small playground they have, was glad for that. Still debating if my family and I should visit here again, we'll see.

LOVE LOVE LOVE the Cherry Bowl Drive In! Always a highlight of our trips up north. Real old timey…read more Perfect. A great concession stand that isn't over priced or ridiculous like modern movie theaters (seriously--a bucket of popcorn for $3? A jumbo soda for $2? Insane) and they carry more than just popcorn. Candy, caramel apples, ice cream, milk shakes, a variety of fried foods including funnel cake. The place just smells awesome. Old neon signs adorn the walls as well as photos of classic Hollywood stars. Neato! Each night your entrance fee buys you into a double feature. Usually it's a kid's movie first followed by a grown up feature. This past weekend it was two adult films-- Salt and Grown Ups. You pull your car into the slot and you have the old fashioned speakers hanging next to your car should you choose them. I'm a mosquito magnet so leaving the windows open would just not do so we opted to listen to the radio feed that runs over a local FM station. Right in front of the screen are swings and a few playground pieces for kids to play around in. Some folks choose to sit on blankets outside of their cars. However you feel most comfortable you can go for it at the Cherry Bowl. The show begins after dusk and before the first film they make special occasion announcements and everyone lays down on the horn in congratulations of birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, etc. So cute! Then they play an old cartoon short (e.g. an old Disney Mickey Mouse short) and then the first feature film. Following that is a classic intermission with old "let's all go to the lobby" reels, commercials for mosquito repellant and pickles. Really awesome old timey stuff. Then the second feature beings. We were exhausted and not particularly interested in seeing Grown Ups so we made sure to stick out for the awesome intermission and took off after. If you're up in the Leelanau area I highly recommend this wonderful blast from the past. The films never go over pg-13 so it's usually kid friendly faire and fun for all ages!

Just an old fashioned small town 2 theater cinema.  The seats are comfortable and are at a slight…read moreincline, to help with viewing. The sound seemed to be very good. Maybe not the largest screen, but more than adequate. The concessions are normal, nothing unique. Comparing apples to apples, or in this case small town cinema to small town cinema, this is a perfectly solid 4 star review. Would I return? Absolutely.

This was an unexpected treat on our summer vacation…read more With the pandemic having every movie theater in our hometown shut down, I was intrigued and later delighted to find out that the Bellaire theater was not only open but showing a couple of movies that I hadn't seen before. For just a few dollars plus snacks my two kids and I had a wonderful experience seeing Raiders of the lost Ark in this beautiful old theater. We have an old movie house in our hometown, but it's nowhere near as well-maintained as this one. Everything about the theater is clean, and inviting. Great lighting, soft chairs, and a great sound system. I felt like I had stepped back into the 1980s when I used to go see movies in theaters like this. The staff that took care of us that evening was terrific as well, even bringing the popcorn out to my son when it was ready. When this darn pandemic is over I certainly hope this place gets a fresh influx of money from visitors, it deserves to keep going.

Great place! Great staff! Food is what it is. Ambiance is on point. We will be back! My husband and…read moreI visited for a comedy show. However we have been to other shows here in the past. Always a great time.

I drove 8 hours round trip to see a concert here on 3/31 from Detroit. We had front row tickets. We…read morewere 45 minutes late due to bad weather and the boomer woman at the door wouldn't let us in. She told us the show was over but we could hear the music. We called her out politely but didn't start anything. She then told us to have a good night. I was looking forward to this show for over a month. I took time off work. Now I'm out $90 in tickets and $80 in gas. Not to mention a day of pay. Unacceptable honestly.

The taxidermy museum here was small but well put together. There's a wide variety of animals and…read moreother objects to see. There's fur to touch things to read. I especially enjoyed the small task at each exhibit, such as the find the arrowhead or find the chipmunk. Very neat.

I've been coming to the Spirit of the Woods museum since I was a little kid, around 15 years, and…read moreit is one of the highlights when I come to Elk Rapids! The opportunity to learn and see taxidermy and how the animals would look in their natural habitat is unmatched. The owners are both knowledgeable and will take time to answer any questions you may have. I love the sounds that play as you walk throughout and the different readings you can look at. The gift shop, although not to my taste, has some great and interesting finds you won't see at any old gift shop in ER. I wish there were more Guntzviller's specific items, because I come for the museum and can't afford any of the taxidermy myself (yet).

The highlight of our summer in Traverse City! Thank you Michael Moore for bringing…read morethought-provoking documentaries, independent films, and foreign films to our great small town! Hands down, the Film Festival blows the National Cherry Festival out of the water. Just Great Films!!

Every summer, I look forward to the Traverse City Film Festival (often referred to fondly as TCFF…read morein my family). Without a doubt, this is one of the most amazing events of the year in an already beautiful city. Even though Michael Moore is one of the founders, this film festival has proven to be incredibly diverse in its selection. The movies range from comedy to drama, action to horror. There are documentaries that will open your eyes to a whole new walk of life, there are moves that make you think about where your life is going. Some movies will make you laugh one minute, and have you in tears the next. Some might think, so why TCFF over Cannes or Sundance? Traverse City is just a normal town, with normal people. You don't need to be a celebrity to get tickets, or even to see other celebrities. There are events all over town, including places for children to go while the adults attend movies. There are panels, consisting of some of the directors, producers and actors in the movies, helping answer some pressing questions. The first year of the film festival, there was a fear that it would have the theme of "Bowling for Columbine" or "Farenheit 911", but I have gone for 5 years and never seen a political film (by choice). Between the FREE movies at the Open Space (including the Dark Knight and Mrs. Doubtfire), and the vast array of movies, this festival is definitely a family fun vacation and an educational experience! Five stars isn't enough!

This place is amazing! Its located in the mall. We accidentally parked near Dunham's but we found…read moreout that its closer to the other doors further down. They have doors that are hard to escape. They charge $10 per person but the membership is a lot cheaper. They also participate in the museums for all and charge $20 for a membership for the year for it. There is an area behind the counter area with a room for strollers and bags. You can also eat food there as well I believe. The kids had so much to do. They had a lot of educational areas and designs. They loved placing the balls in the tubes. They had a little vet area. They also had a kitchen area in the back. They had a car track and water table. They have a giant playscape with two slides. By the checkin they have a small store area as well. The kids had so much fun!

Our kids had a ton of fun here, especially at the water table!…read more We thought that it was an actual, standalone museum, so we were confused when we were walking through the mall, and we accidentally walked right past it because we thought it was a gift shop. Lo and behold, it's actually very roomy and has multiple interactive stations! Besides the water table, they also loved the vet clinic, play structure, food truck, and collecting eggs. This would be a great place for grandparents to take their kids while parents go shopping at the mall.

went here for a helix and a septum over a year ago. everyone was super kind and accepting. did all…read moreof the proper piercing protocols (i've been to places that haven't). septum healed perfectly and still looks great, the quality of the actual jewelry was great as well. helix healed great but i messed up the aftercare, resulting in a keloid. was not their fault whatsoever, i slept on it for many months and didn't keep it clean. overall, very nice place with a cool atmosphere

I have spent a lot of hours in this shop! This is the best shop in town for environment, quality…read moreand cleanliness. I have visited and been tattooed by others around this area but this is hands down the best experience! Charlie is the only artist I plan on going to in the future!