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We recently went to the Meijer Gardens for the Butterfly Exibit.There werent many butterflys and the people that worked there(inside the exhibit)reminded me of the Gestapo.We were constantly being... More
We recently went to the Meijer Gardens for the Butterfly Exibit.There werent many butterflys and the people that worked there(inside the exhibit)reminded me of the Gestapo.We were constantly being watched by them and harrased.Like:"dont eat in here""Dont stand to close to the plants"and more.And when we left two men were seated there and said "turn around so we can see if any butterflys have landed on your backs".Well my thought was why didnt they get off their lazy behinds and do it themselves.I also think the cost $12.00 per adult is alot of money for what you get.Or should i say "dont get".Save your money!Take your family to someplace that has a better atmosphere and you get what you pay for.
Sincerely and Honestly
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This is the most amazing place I have taken my daughters (2 yold and 9 mo.). I visited here last week and was shocked at the fun outdoor children's garden. First of all, it is a mix between Chuck... More
This is the most amazing place I have taken my daughters (2 yold and 9 mo.). I visited here last week and was shocked at the fun outdoor children's garden. First of all, it is a mix between Chuck E Cheeses and Six Flags BUT it is clean, only for kids, and educational! There are so many neat water toys, treehouses, huge sandboxes and a place to have a tea party. The cafe was delcious inside and had great kids meals. I will be back next time I am in GR.
One of the reasons that I think it is so great is that it isn't used so much that it is worn out. It is a little costly to go here on a regular basis unless you have a family membership. Otherwise, it would be run-down.
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This is the largest tropical conservatory in Michigan
which is sprawed out on 118 acres so my advice is
wake up early and plan to spend your entire day
here. If you love Gardens this is the... More
This is the largest tropical conservatory in Michigan
which is sprawed out on 118 acres so my advice is
wake up early and plan to spend your entire day
here. If you love Gardens this is the Ultimate Garden
Experience located in Grand Rapids, MI. In springtime
they have the butterfly exhibit and now they have since
added the childrens gardens. A wonderful day to
spend with the entire family!!!!
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I was introduced to Meijer Gardens when a friend and I went to see the Chiluly Exhibit in the Gallery there...and we made a day of it. We toured the other exhibit halls, the conservatories with... More
I was introduced to Meijer Gardens when a friend and I went to see the Chiluly Exhibit in the Gallery there...and we made a day of it. We toured the other exhibit halls, the conservatories with tropical plants and butterflies, and, then, walked the paths on the grounds viewing all the great sculptures including the LARGE DaVinci Horse. We ended our day with purchasing some plants and items at the gift shops. This is a wonderful place for art and plants.
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I visited this gardens last year when they were having the Polar Express exhibit. My daughter loved it and it was really well done. The gift shop is incredible and the photo ops are everywhere. ... More
I visited this gardens last year when they were having the Polar Express exhibit. My daughter loved it and it was really well done. The gift shop is incredible and the photo ops are everywhere. Bring your camera! Although it is a little expensive to enter into this facility, it is worth it to buy a year long membership. It really ends up paying for itself.
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We had our wedding reception at the Gardens so perhaps I am biased, but the Meijer Gardens is a wonderful asset to the Grand Rapids community. We had great service during our wedding planning, and... More
We had our wedding reception at the Gardens so perhaps I am biased, but the Meijer Gardens is a wonderful asset to the Grand Rapids community. We had great service during our wedding planning, and they were very attentive to our needs, helped explain their rules and regulations very well, etc. Even though they had some pretty strict rules in terms of decorations, they explained the reasoning so we didn't just think that they were being unreasonable. We appreciated that, and the facility is beautiful enough that it hardly needs decorations anyway! As a "thank-you" for having our event there, they gave us a complimentary one-year membership, which we thought was a nice touch. We have really enjoyed things like the Christmas tree displays and member parties, and customer service has always been excellent.
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For anyone who's not been there...it's not just a garden. This sits on acres among acres of gardens, paths, a boardwalk through the woods, sculptures (GIANT SCULPTURES), indoor greenhouses, banquet... More
For anyone who's not been there...it's not just a garden. This sits on acres among acres of gardens, paths, a boardwalk through the woods, sculptures (GIANT SCULPTURES), indoor greenhouses, banquet facilities, child's park,...and the list goes on. To do the sculpture park alone (if you do the walking tour by yourself with the headset) will take you 2 hours. The gardens, both indoor and out are just absolutely beautiful. The sculptures are both small and some as large as several stories high. The childs park is all about the 5 senses. The best part in my opinion though is indoor. There is a GIANT jungle like area that you walk into that during several months of the year hosts home to butterflys. And you are walking right among them! There are birds, waterfalls, orchids, exotic plants, banana trees, etc...It's impossible to describe how beautiful it is. Too much to say...you must visit!
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We enjoyed the Frederick Meijer Gardens last summer during thier Butterfly exhebit.
My children loved it. The butterflies were amazing and the garden was just beautiful. We were able to walk... More
We enjoyed the Frederick Meijer Gardens last summer during thier Butterfly exhebit.
My children loved it. The butterflies were amazing and the garden was just beautiful. We were able to walk through the garden checking out the beautiful butterflies that were flying all around us. My children were able to touch and learn about caterpillars and butterflies and we had a wonderful time.
The staff at the Garden is wonderful and answered any questions that we had very patiently. It was a wonderful experience for our family and I would recommend it to anyone!
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We LOVE this place! There are things to do all year round! For kids in the summer we play with the water and boats and also run around the tree house. There are so many sculptures and botanical... More
We LOVE this place! There are things to do all year round! For kids in the summer we play with the water and boats and also run around the tree house. There are so many sculptures and botanical gardens for adults to look at too, not to mention the incredible butterfly exhibit!
In the winter the Christmas trees are awesome! The sheer abundance of them is amazing! And the kids are occupied with the trains.
The family pass is certainly worth it too. You basically get your money out of it going just a few times. I highly recommend visiting the gardens at different times throughout the year!
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Our family loves Frederik Meijer Gardens! My children love it for the Lena Meijer Children's Garden which has so many fascinating and educational activities to do. My husband and I love it for the... More
Our family loves Frederik Meijer Gardens! My children love it for the Lena Meijer Children's Garden which has so many fascinating and educational activities to do. My husband and I love it for the sculptures, exhibits, and summer concerts! We enjoy it so much that we have purchased a membership and will continue to renew it every year!
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