Came here this afternoon in need of some kitten therapy and it didn't disappoint! They had one…read moreadult cat and I believe 18 or so kittens. The kittens were sweet and playful, and for the most part people were respectful, although I did see one grown woman who kept handling cats that clearly did not want to be picked up. They have coffee, snacks, and soft drinks for a recommended donation of $1 per item which was a nice convenience, and plenty of tables, although the main "play" area was pretty crowded. Its $6 for a half hour or $10 for an hour and you can make reservations online beforehand or take your chances that they'll have room for you day of. They give you a buzzer programmed to go off after your time is up which felt a little unnecessary...seems like they could easily just go honors system and just accept that worst case scenario people might stay a couple minutes over. In some ways I wish they had more of a mix of older cats and young kittens because it was NOT a calming environment, with that being said I had a good time hangin with some kitties.

I stopped by recently for the first time as I'm newly retired and thinking about getting a kitty…read more it was crowded with at least 25 to 30 people including a lot of unsupervised children despite adults being with them. These kids were pretty aggressive with the cats even when they were sleeping on a cat tower, or trying to eat, or trying to hide in a box. At one point a few kids ran after the cats and cornered them in the back room. I was told when I checked in not to pick up the cats because some might've had recent surgery but that didn't stop other adults or children from manhandling some of the kittens. It was busy and I think the staff had their hands full. I'm sure that they care a great deal about the cats. That said, I didn't see anybody redirect the children or the adults with regard to how to best manage the interactions especially as cats scurried away and tried to go into hiding. And when the cats weren't hiding many were sleeping. I would say at least half we're asleep and it's no wonder because they must've been very tired. I simply think the people to cat ratio was simply too high. And when people keep chasing after the cats it doesn't give you much opportunity to let them approach you if you're not inclined to chase after them as well. I left 30 minutes into my one hour appointment.

I got my dad a gift card here for Father's Day and when we were in town my whole family went…read moretogether. I was the only one who had done axe throwing before. My family very quickly got the hang of it thanks to our wonderful coach. The staff here were kind, funny, and very helpful. They guided us through games and we had a great time!

At first I passed by this facility and didn't even realize it was there. I literally walked back…read moreand was like, "Wait! There's axe throwing in Ann Arbor?" And I was right, there's finally axe throwing in Ann Arbor and I could not be more pumped! The facility was clean and had plenty of room to accommodate for big groups. This was my first time throwing an axe so one of the employees, Connor showed me how to do it and I ended up loving it! I know there's another location in Detroit, but it's so nice to finally have one in Ann Arbor and conveniently right beside not one but two bars! Did I mention it's cheaper than the other locations too? Only $35 an hour? Score! Perfect for a date night and perfect for a big group trying to go out. This was so much fun and I can't wait to come again. 10/10 would recommend!

Had a great experience here!…read more 10 stars for the staff (seriously such nice and knowledgable humans), but not so many stars for smelling like a sweaty gym. The restrooms were very clean though! So it's been about 15 years since I've done any belaying and ~nearly 10 years since I've done any bouldering! Basically a newbie all over again. Both rooms (one side is belaying, top roping and the other for only bouldering and competition bouldering) were PACKED on a Sunday afternoon. I'll be back to do a starter package sometime, and I'l have to find a time that's a little less crowded. It did start to clear out around ~5pm-ish. People are very respectful of others' space and move quickly so I felt like I always had something to try. Lots of kiddos here too so fairly family friendly place. They have staff around the rooms too in case you need anything. Ethan was great! It's also pretty sweet that they have a full coffee shop set up in there too. Some people were just sitting, reading, chatting, etc. The offerings look tasty!

Holds are awful- dirty and slippery- even on new problems…read more Boulder problems are uninspiring.

This place is so awesome. Each person gets a free crate of breakables and then you can purchase…read moremore to break, either individually or another crate, and the crates are themed! They provide full gear and a variety of weapons. And they let us play our own music on the speaker! It was so much fun!!!

OK, I am not a young kid anymore. But I got to tell you, this place is awesome for people of any…read moreages. This is a great date night, it would be a great work activity or it would be a great family outing. I went here on a date. You make a reservation for the appropriate sized room for your group. Since there were just two of us we were in a very small room. When we were let into the room I was concerned that we might kill each other with a baseball bat, but if you're careful that will not happen, I am living proof. So before you get back to your room you pick out the stuff you want to break. They do also let you bring in some of your own stuff to break, although they do limit some of the things you can bring in. They charge a reasonable fee for the stuff you purchased to break. They do have to make money after all. I did bring in some old glassware that was laying around that I didn't need anymore and we also brought in a television set. So once you pick out the stuff you want to break which is really reasonably priced crap that you would find a goodwill, you get suited up in your safety garb. You wear long coveralls, there are goggles, hardhats and gloves. They do not supply boots, but if you have to be told to wear boots when you're going to a place where you're going to be walking all over broken glass well maybe you shouldn't be going. I'm just saying.... Each person gets to take in to weapons. There are different baseball bats, crowbars, mallets, hammers and maybe more items that I cannot remember. The mallet is quite heavy but if you're very, very strong you might enjoy that. So you go in, shut the door and start breaking things. There was a barrel in our room that you could put a glass on and then smash it with the baseball bat or weapon of your choice. They also supplied, for free, a truck tailgate. So if you didn't get out enough of your aggression on the glass things you could wail away on the tailgate. I had a very stressful week so I was not only throwing glasses but breaking them with crowbars and then wailing away on the tailgate. I cannot begin to tell you what a stress relief this was. I highly recommend this. And the people were so friendly. And when you're done you leave and someone cleans up the mess! I can't wait to go back. I think I need a subscription! Maybe they have a punchcards system! Ha ha

SO MUCH FUN! Great addition to Briarwood Mall - I was a little hesitant at first but Matt and Chris…read moreexplained everything so well and even offered to partner with me so I didn't have to do it alone. I did the Robot VR experience, which was incredibly immersive - the graphics we're so real, I forgot I was in the middle of the mall. They also have a Walking Dead style game but I was too chicken, maybe next time. I didn't feel nauseated or any sense of imbalance, their equipment and software is top-notch. Matt took some time to explain what makes their VR experience different and it really shows - it is, and I quote, "the Maserati of VR." I really want to go back to get a higher score and make it to round 13! I've got the VR bug!

We had a blast battling Robots and Zombies in virtual reality at Dreamgate VR! .....Can't wait to…read moredo it again.

The Creature Conservancy is pretty awesome! I pass by it all the time but finally had a chance to…read morevisit during open hours on a Sunday. It was pretty delightful & the staff were super friendly and interacting with the animals. The CC was started 20 years ago with Al the Alligator! He was dropped off at the Vet clinic and they started CC all around him. Pretty awesome. It's not a massive space so it was perfect to get there at 3:30pm - in time for the 4pm show which is followed by an Al the Alligator feeding! We checked out all the habitats on the outside as well. Super cool experience - I'd love to come back for one of their turtle yoga, 18+ paint nights, etc. They always have pretty cool themed programming. Also follow their social media - they post the best content!

10 stars!! My husband found this place and it's amazing!! Sooo many animals and better than the Zoo…read morebecause you don't have to walk a ton and the workers are very friendly and personable. There are a lot of things you can look at without paying such as the Tegu (big looking lizard), an Owl, tortoises, parrots, black swans, muskrat, llama, horses, and one other animal. But if you pay for admission, you can enter their buildings that have lots more animals like sloths on the ceiling, a reindeer, an emu, mongoose, warthog, clouded leopards, a cougar, and a 300 pound alligator! There are many animals inside for sure! General admission is $15 and it's considered a day pass which means you can leave and come back (the lady clarified for us). Kids above 2 are $13 and those 2 and under are free! Loved this place and def coming back!

I love the Dexter wellness center! I go there every time I am in town visiting my family. It's a…read morehuge facility that is well-maintained and clean. They have pools, a track, lots of cardio equipment, all the weight machines you could want, lots of free weights, at least two studio classes, and nice locker rooms.

We stopped in because my sister has a membership. It costs $20 for a guest pass, which is pretty…read moresteep for a day pass. One of the big draws is that they have two different pools--one for laps and the other is a warm pool. It's not as warm as a whirlpool but is pretty warm so it feels luxurious to swim there. The little kids take swim lessons in the warm pool. The upstairs gyms are very adequate. There's many nautilus machines and some free weights. There are dozens of treadmills and ellipticals separated from the weight room. The entire upstairs has a track. I can't speak for the men's but the women's locker room was very neat and orderly. For the amount of traffic, the locker room is very clean, too. For a small township, this is an incredible gym. I hear the membership is $70/month per person, which is a great deal. Just know that if you want to drop in, it's rather expensive.

When the mercury dips below 40 degrees in Michigan and I can no longer comfortably hit the links…read moreoutside, X-Golf in Saline is my 'go-to' golf simulator in the area. Located in the Emagine Theater strip mall on Michigan Ave. a couple of miles East of downtown Saline, it sports 4 of the latest simulators. I love that these simulators tee up your ball automatically...the only simulator that I've found in the area that does so. X-Golf also has a full bar and some bar snacks available although we usually walk right next door and snag some outstanding sushi from Biwako Sushi. We have always found the staff here to be extremely helpful in setting up the simulators to your choice from around 25 of the most storied courses in North America along with selected courses in Japan and Korea. I also noticed that X-Golf pipes in some great tunes on their house sound system as background music...Nothing like a solid 7-iron to the rhythm of a little 1989's Free Fallin' by Tom Petty. 4-stars.

From the owner: Xgolf Ann Arbor is the best indoor simulator business in the world. The technology makes for a…read moretrue golf experience like no other. With six simulators, food, music and a full bar, the store is fun for everyone. Play, train, entertain.

First time visit at the Petting Farm at Domino's. We took a Grandbaby for an outing today. It was a…read morebit chilly (just above 40 degrees and the wind didn't help matters much). As many times as I had driven past Domino's along Route 23, I never knew there was a petting farm nestled back in there! Very well kept, animals' pens were clean, animals all looked very healthy and well cared for. The grounds were also well maintained. Sheep, horses, goats, rabbits, chickens, peacock, donkey, alpaca, geese, etc. In various pens inside and outside of the barns. Animals outside of the buildings also had coverage areas built for them. An aged stationary tractor is on display for children to climb up onto the seat and play "Farmer John" for a while. There was also a playground area as well as an oversized doll house for children to experience. A poll barn is used as a gathering center for birthday parties, etc. Great idea for children to go and experience farm animals up close and personal. Fun afternoon.

There were a ton of goats, sheep, chickens, and bunnies to feed and pet. Several very excited…read morellamas and alpacas also enjoyed carrots, as well as one cow. And a very sweet kitty who only wanted pets and rubs. The ponies were cute and fat and the pigs were...pigs. The carrots are clearly overpriced but they bring great joy.

This is a really great place! The staff was friendly. They have great snacks for kids & adults…read more It could be brighter. I would give it 5 stars but a few of the things the toddlers play on need to be tossed and first thing in the morning appeared grubby (probably just because they're old).

Ann Arbor is severely lacking in kids indoor play places, so if you have small kids, this place is…read moreworth a drive out to. Very clean and organized kids play place. I would say it's perfect for crawling babies-about 9 years old. There is a baby/toddler only area. The lounge area is set up in a way where it overlooks the play area... with comfy chairs and couches. They have a room you can reserve for birthday parties. They have a cafe which sells coffee, snacks, and kids lunch items like grilled cheese, chicken nuggets, and mac and cheese. I did try a grilled cheese here and was very disappointed! But I had low expectations and it was still something I could eat. It was fairly priced at $3. My friend ordered mac and cheese for her kiddo and it looked creamy and delicious so I will try that next time. The cost for entry is $10 a kid, and it may be kids under a year are free but don't hold me to that. I was able to go in free with my infant and was able to spend some time conversating with a friend who has two toddlers. So it's a great set up where as long as your children behave properly, you can actually have conversations with other adults! If they stayed open until 7 or 8 and had a maximum height limit it would be perfect!