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February 2024 by Lori Larson
Fascinating tour, highly recommended! The history of the asylum was very interesting.
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February 2024 by Jeff Zamrzla
A fun afternoon learning about the history surrounding the Villages. It's haunted!
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February 2024 by Harrison Scott
Shops and restaurants spread throughout the newly restored historic asylum campus and buildings. One of a kind! Must see! Great architecture!
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February 2024 by Sharon S.
I came here just today and I felt like the shops were VERY anti-Christian. I don't know bout you folks, but making your shop a ghost is so disrespectful to Jesus, who was the only ghost, by the way. The lighting in here was disgustin'. I could hear the hums of fluorescents and it was driving me crazy! I don't know how this place is still open. They need to put the workers in an insane asylum for tolerating this place for so long. LOL!
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February 2024 by Abigail Davis
Great tour and even better tour guide.....John's knowledge and personality made the two-hour tour feel like 20 minutes! Highly recommend....
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January 2024 by Dean Rife
We've been wanting to do one of the tours for several years and finally had chance to book one during the holiday break. Tour was outstanding, Joe was our tour guide and did a great job explaining the history of not only the campus, but the type therapy applied and what day to day life was like at the hospital, very informative! Highly recommend this tour. I attached a photo taken from Cottage 40, one of the unrenovated buildings that is part of the tour.
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January 2024 by Stephen Tingleff
Had breakfast at red spire it was extra good, since we had just done a round trip to elk rapids to visit a closed cafe on ames street. Benedict side of bacon. Delishhh.
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January 2024 by Eugene Honrath
Warm. Inviting. The only reason I gave it 4 stars was the lack a diversity of products. Other than that, great place to visit.
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January 2024 by Daniel Saad
More than a "tourist attraction," its home to unique shops and products - many featuring local goods. Season farmers markets feature fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, sauces, baked goods and more. Excellent restaurant choices include casual for lunch and upscale Italian for dinner. Note - parking at busy times can be tricky, but we've never failed to find a spot.
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January 2024 by Kim Payne
Very nice diversity in stuff. People are nice
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January 2024 by Anna Stump
Unique shops. Excellent market.
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January 2024 by Paul Gilbert
It was fun. I hope to bring other family members soon. The guide was knowledgeable, informative, and articulate.
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January 2024 by Phil Allison
Nice area with lots of neat shops tucked away. Great to explore the building and the shops.
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January 2024 by Megan Johnston
Fun place to shop and eat and explore!!
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January 2024 by Jeff L.
This place was amazing! The Commons is so beautifully restored and the variety of businesses establishing themselves there makes for such a unique experience. I hope the remaining building are invested into by other interesting businesses. I wish we would have time for a guided tour. We did speak to a very nice woman in a gift shop on the lower level who was so friendly and knowledgable about the history of the building. If you are in the area, it is worth stopping by to check out the campus.
