Fredrick Meijer Gardens

One of the best things we did this year was to purchase a year membership to Fredrick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park foraroun $85. We have used it countless times. The best thing about it is that I don't feel bad having to cut my plans short due to a whining/screaming/or sleeping HP. We can go for 30 minutes and it is still worthwhile.

Jon's new job allows him a much later start to the work day (9:30 as opposed to like 6) so we've been able to drop him off downtown and head off to a weekend adventure just the two of us. FMG opens at 9 so it's perfect for avoiding lines and too many packs of crazy kids. It's a lot like wandering in to the Secret Garden, except not so secret, and pretty packed on its busy days! Get there early!