An awesome place to visit - any time of year (depending on your constitution).
There are the historically signicant facilities, amenities, sights and walks to enjoy/take in. Even the long-term vessels parked/anchored demonstrate olde and current character of the Pier.
Community, private and "grand" functions make excellent use of this lakeside site. Joy rides run almost regardless of the weather conditions. Riding ferris wheel and merry-go-round with snow all around just added a new perspective to the rides.
The tropical gardens were such an awesome experience, and pleasure to see. Only happy, outgoing visitors and team workers seen about on...
Read moreWe were very frustrated that we had to pay $30 a person just to take pictures inside the Winterfest; we are a fifty-year-old couple; we are not going to ride on the rides, we just wanted to take pictures. We wish there could have been some sort of concession where we could have gotten in for a reduced price just to walk around. That being said all the decorations of the Winterfest were absolutely outstanding. It was so beautiful we just loved walking around and looking at everything. We got some...
Read moreThe winter wonder fest was awesome. We took our 12 year old and her bff and they had a blast. There was stuff for kids of all ages so we all had fun, especially on the ice skating rink. Also, including the free ferris wheel ride was genius. The only complaint I have, and the reason for the 4 out of 5 stars, is because we had such a long, difficult and congested, walk from the parking garage to the terminal. It was bad enough going in, but it felt like a mass exodus trying to get...
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