34 Best Stops Between Oliver and Yosemite National Park
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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 7, 2023
How long is the drive from Oliver to Yosemite National Park?
The direct drive from Oliver to Yosemite National Park is 1,075 mi (1,730 km), and should have a drive time of 20 hrs 45 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Oliver to Yosemite National Park, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Reno, Boise, South Lake Tahoe, and Walla Walla, as well as top places to visit like Republic Brewing Company and Grand Coulee Dam, or the ever-popular Molson School Museum.
Top cities between Oliver and Yosemite National Park
The top cities between Oliver and Yosemite National Park are Reno, Boise, South Lake Tahoe, and Walla Walla. Reno is the most popular city on the route. It's 17 hours from Oliver and 4 hours from Yosemite National Park.
Walla Walla is a city in and the seat of government of Walla Walla County, Washington, United States. It had a population of 34,060 at the 2020 census, estimated to have decreased to 33,927 as of 2021. Wikipedia.
20% as popular as Reno
13 minutes off the main route, 31% of way to Yosemite National Park
Boise, the capital city of Idaho, offers a mix of natural beauty and cultural attractions. The Boise River Greenbelt provides scenic trails and parks along the water's edge, while downtown is home to the contemporary works at Boise Art Museum and the grand Idaho State Capitol Building. History buffs can explore 19th-century prison cells at Old Idaho Penitentiary.
67% as popular as Reno
27 minutes off the main route, 49% of way to Yosemite National Park
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Located in the northwestern region of Nevada along the border with California, Reno is a city that lies approximately 22 miles away from Lake Tahoe. Known colloquially as "The Biggest Little City in the World," Reno boasts a vibrant and bustling atmosphere. With an emphasis on entertainment and leisure, there are numerous attractions for visitors to enjoy such as casinos, restaurants, museums and galleries.
Most popular city on this route
5 minutes off the main route, 80% of way to Yosemite National Park
South Lake Tahoe, situated on the banks of Lake Tahoe in Sierra Nevada mountains of California, is a renowned resort city that attracts visitors for its ski resorts and beaches. Its picturesque El Dorado Beach with its picnic areas is particularly popular among tourists. The city's restaurants and bars merge seamlessly with the casinos in adjacent Stateline, Nevada.
47% as popular as Reno
34 minutes off the main route, 82% of way to Yosemite National Park
Best stops along Oliver to Yosemite National Park drive
The top stops along the way from Oliver to Yosemite National Park (with short detours) are Boise River Greenbelt, Bodie State Historic Park, and Old Idaho Penitentiary Site. Other popular stops include Grand Coulee Dam, Fort Walla Walla Museum, and Saint Mary In the Mountains.
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Molson School Museum
Heritage museum
Sights & Landmarks
Historical place museum
Historic Sites
I liked the School Museum better than the Ghost Town Museum just down the road. As the town declined its school district combined with Oroville. The town decided to leave it the way it stopped in 1969. So part of the building has classrooms remaining like you were transported back to 69. For me, a true memory lane. The rest of the building is an extensive museum on the town's history and life in the old days. There is a lot to look at!
Bryan Hermans — Google review
We really enjoyed these museums! The old schoolhouse was full of interesting items from old homesteads, as well as full set-ups of classrooms, a library, etc. Grandma enjoyed seeing all of the things she remembered from her school days, and the kids would have spent all day there if they could have. The ghost town was also fun to walk around. Our 8 year old got bored at that one, but our 11 year old was enthralled. The museum is free, but there's a donation jar on the main floor. Definitely worth a visit if you're anywhere nearby!
Jennifer Askew — Google review
Molson Schoolhouse and Old Town were part of a 190 mile driving tour of the Okanogan Highlands for a small group of British cars. Everyone really enjoyed both places and really wanted to spend more time at each. There is so much history and interesting things to see that I know folks are planning to return in the summer. The volunteers were very friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend planning to spend several hours to a day there as there is too much to see in just a couple hours!
Joe Hahn — Google review
Very interesting museum. The 2 room's in the school were preserved from the last classes held in 1968-69.
Bryan Dees — Google review
Fun tourist stop but wish they offered more history about the town itself.
Entry fee by donation.
Conor Higgins — Google review
Really interesting Time Capsule. My husband and I came all the way from Seattle to see Molson and the school museum. It did not disappoint! I recommend walking a couple blocks down the road to see the historical site too.
emily p — Google review
The building is beautiful and very well taken care of. The variety of artifacts and how well they are taken care of shows that the museum takes very good care of everything on site. This is a must see local history museum, and really shows slices of the lives lived in town and in the school. If you are a fan of farming and small town history, add this one to your list!
Ian O'Connor — Google review
We loved this museum. It’s a school which was active from 1914 to 1969 and then turned into museum. It’s an old school with very interesting facts and history to know about.
We were nostalgic with the classroom setups as it just reminded of our childhood days of school. They also had a library section, one science lab and lots of antique pieces.
Downstairs used to be the gym which is being turned into history museum. It’s been very well taken care. This museum is free but there is a donation jar on the main floor.
Me and my husband visited this place from Seattle and Molson didn’t disappoint us at all. We also checked the Ghost town.
Anwesha Pan — Google review
30-45 minutes from the Osoyoos! If you love mining history, this is a must see attraction. It's like stepping back in time. The museum is located in an old decommissioned school house (which is a beautiful relic). Best part is, some of the staff working in the museum actually attended school and are full of local history. Pack a lunch (with wine) and drive on down to Molson.
Jaeger Mah — Google review
One of my favorite small and authentic museums! Local folks who grew up here volunteer during open hours. Be sure to ask about their history living there!
Rod Koenig — Google review
This was one of the coolest old museum I have been in, the tool collection in the old gym was amazing, the lovely Ladies that greet you when you come in were full of stories, if you just spend a little time chatting with then, I will definitely stop by the museum next time I'm here.
Lee Woodington — Google review
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599-515 Co Hwy 4777, Oroville, WA 98844, USA
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Republic Brewing Company
Brewery
Nightlife
Bar
Bars & Clubs
The flight let's you try all their beers, so start there. Honestly, we enjoyed all the beers. The staff was always checking in and sociable. Not a lot of indoor seating. Tables for the outside front benches would be nice. Lots of friendly locals and people that have returned yearly. Family owned and operated. Will return whenever we are headed through the area.
Emily Franklin — Google review
Never seen an 8 beer flight before. The beers were quite good with a great atmosphere. Dogs allowed BTW, and of course the beautiful setting of the town is something worth the trip!
tim caldwell — Google review
Everything about RBC is five star. The beers were excellent, all clean, bright and balanced. Both IPA’s were really great, the Saison was a winner too. Great staff, ambience, warm fire, friendly locals and comfy couches. I would be spending way too much time here if I lived in Republic. Highly recommend.
Mark Price — Google review
It's always great to stop by the brewery in town. Land owners 5 min out of town and always get our growlers filled. Nice Cider selection, which we appreciate. We love their t-shirts and glassware too. Hope to get in their Mug Club soon!
Bryce Andrews — Google review
Very friendly staff and a very cool atmosphere. I would have liked to see a little more variety in their brews. Their homemade sodas/wine spritzers are phenomenal.
William Johnson — Google review
Came during Oktoberfest and the following Sunday. The beer is perfectly crafted. The environment is casual and comfortable. Nearby restaurants will deliver. RBC is the ideal spot to grab a beer.
Ben Hulscher — Google review
Fantastic pub. We had a great time there. They have live music pretty much every Saturday in the summer. The beer was great, the service was excellent, and it was a very kid friendly place with lots of friendly people.
James Brittin — Google review
Great brewery here in Republic. Love the assortment of brews here. Never tried the pineapple cider. It was the bomb!! Recommend you come and try it. Super friendly staff.
Paul Martin — Google review
Super cozy atmosphere inside, and put back is a beautiful little deck/patio area. Beers were all good, they have flights so you can sample everything on tap, service was good and friendly, definitely worth a visit!!
John McIlvaine — Google review
We came upon the place while on a road trip through the area in the summertime. The relaxed, friendly environment invited us in to check it out with some friends. No food is served and the business suggested be bring in our own. It was a great place for some afternoon ales, good food and good conversation.
David Lobree — Google review
Finishing up a roadtrip from Vancouver, BC down to Yellowstone National Park and back and this is one of the best breweries I've found along the way (and I've tried a lot). Great atmosphere, super friendly staff, and delicious beer. The widow maker IPA is fantastic!
Ryan Yaskow — Google review
Stopped in during a visit to this quaint little washington town. A big selection of beers for a small area and that was good to see. Had the Kolsch and it was light and refreshing. Locals seem to congregate there due to the amount of mugs hanging from everywhere. Good beer, good people.
Tom — Google review
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5.0
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Old Fire Hall, 26 N Clark Ave, Republic, WA 99166, USA
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Grand Coulee Dam
Building
Nature & Parks
Dams
One of the civil engineering wonders of the U.S., this dam features a tourist center with exhibits.
4.5
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Coulee Dam, WA 99116, USA
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Dry Falls
Waterfall
Nature & Parks
Scenic, expansive landscape of scalloped cliffs & groundwater-fed lakes, plus a visitor center.
Stunning Missoula flood artifact. The best view is right off the side of the highway north of the state park entrance. Absolutely recommend when in the area.
T T — Google review
We have camped at several WA state parks over the years and Memorial Day weekend 2023 was hands-down the worst weekend camping I have ever experienced, at SunLakes Dry Falls state campground in our travel trailer. Why? Well, 90 percent of the restrooms were locked closed the whole time (on a holiday camping weekend? Nice weather? Why?! Please don't blame it on "staffing" - makes zero sense.) Also - goose droppings literally all over the grass and beach the whole weekend. Um - this is a serious danger to very young kids. Also - mosquitoes. Like, the. Worst. Mosquito. Experience. I. Have. Had.... in my life. To the point that it was a health hazard to me and do my dog. Mosquitoes are a health hazard, as is, DEET, but - what do you do? And before you say "mosquitoes and bugs are just a natural part of camping," here is my rebuttal to that - WA state should have closed this park down and refunded/notified everyone because of this until they got it under control. Period. They are well aware it is a problem because they have bat houses there to try to control them. They have the ability to spray for them and they just refused. It became apparent to me that park revenue was more important to them than the basic health of the campers and pets. Yikes! All these issues yet their camping rates are still so costly. No more Eastern WA camping for us until we verify there are no mosquito issues.
Kelli Jones — Google review
Wish the visitor center was open, must see though it was incredible
Jenny Loud — Google review
Breath taking place. Went to a lower point of it (Dry Falls Lake) and to the high point (Dry Falls Vista House) where all the beauty can be viewed from above. There are a lot of parks and resorts before getting to the destination, like Parks Lake or Sun Lake resort. There is also a golf corse in that area. Good place for family to spend time at. (Swimming, fishing, playground, hiking). Enjoyed this place with my family.
Joe Morgunov — Google review
Great place to visit, endless veiw at the visitor center. The veiw is even better when you drive down to Dry Falls Lake. Note: The road to the lower lakes is paved but the cut off road for Dry Falls is ruff, rocky and fun.
Jasen Stanley — Google review
Simply one of the most stunning examples of the power of natural forces. Seeing this formed in a matter of hours would have been both terrifying and awe-inspiring. The visitors center is in desperate need of a remodel/ restoration but is loaded with information for those who are curious and would like to know about geologic catastrophism. The park ranger we spoke with was VERY knowledgeable and genuinely enthusiastic about this natural wonder. Please don't hesitate to ask the rangers questions, that's why they're there! Please, please stop and experience the Dry Falls for yourself.
Lloyd Lindberry III — Google review
Definitely worth a stop. This area has its own unique beauty.
Northern girl — Google review
Beautiful area make sure to check out the caves too!!! Perfect place for a picnic or a hike or both!!! Bring kayaks because it is worth a paddle!!!
Margit MOB — Google review
It’s absolutely stunning!!! One thing I liked on the way here was the scenic views are all over the place so you can stop and go and take some photos or selfies. the views was amazing and it’s like nonstop.
Ricky M — Google review
It’s a mini Grand Canyon experience as the dry lands stretch out for miles. The gapes the mountains where now roads are laid & people have habitats is where there used to be a great water body. It’s humbling to see how nature has changed over millions of years.
Eesha — Google review
Went here while working in Spokane back in October 2018. Amazing views from the ridge. If adventurous could hike the area. If in the area check it out. Go see Grand Coulee Dam as well.
LJ — Google review
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Washington 99115, USA
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Surf 'n Slide Water Park
Water park
Water & Amusement Parks
Public swimming pool
Lakeside aquatic park with a large pool, 3 slides, a river for tube floating & a surfing simulator.
Great way to cool down on a hot day. My kids absolutely loved the park. Admission fee was reasonably priced. Felt safe with all the life guards that are constantly on duty. Outside food is allowed but there is also a place that sells food their as well. We got a chocolate/vanilla swirl ice cream cone and some authentic tacos but there is a lot more to choose from. We loved the lazy river and splash pad area. We had a great family fun day!
Dallas Easter — Google review
Way back in the mid 90s when this opened up It was brand new and an absolute favorite to go to as a teen during the hot summers we would get in the 90s and 100s. Great memories of swimming and using the slides. Glad to see its still around and kept up nicely for future generations.
Jack West — Google review
Wonderful little gem, not crazy like wild waves, or packed like slide waters. This has a limited amount of slides but if you have little kids or younger than 10, you'll be set. Small enough to keep your eyes on all the kids, but not too small.
Human Man — Google review
Well maintained water park only a 20 min drive from our campground. Plenty of parking and plenty of chairs and picnic tables. Although you can bring your own food/drinks and snacks there's a hamburger/tacos and ice-cream stand. Bathrooms are clean and well stocked. There's an indoor community shower with soap but be aware before you decide to shower your kiddos the water is really hot and you have to keep pushing for more every minute. I guess is only to rinse yourself but used it in between playing in the pool to warm me up lol! Kids under 2 are free and between 2 to 5 are $8 The rest is $16. You can reentry with outside food anytime. There's a grass area where you can put a blanket or your own chairs or tent if you decid to bring them. Bring your own towels or by some at their shop which also sells sunglasses and other waters accessories.
Adriana Santangelo — Google review
I like this water park for younger kids under five because of the beach access. For older kids I prefer to travel to Chelan water slides. But the Moses Lake slides are still fun for older kids every once in awhile.
Jessica wilson — Google review
There are 3 water slides for the big kids and adults there are 2 diving boards high and low dive, there is a kiddie area and a baby splash area that has spray jets that come out of the ground, there is the surfing area that is a big hit for sure, a lazy river it is not a big lazy river but it does the job as long as you don't get dumped on by the water buckets the is a sand playground and a lot of shade in the grass area's. The cool thing is you can bring in food and a shade tent and stay all day. They do have a food stand and a small shop to buy things you may have forgotten. We buy the season pass because it is worth it for us if we go 3 times the pass is paid for. Parking can be tricky once in awhile but not to bad. There are a lot of lifeguards and they do their job well and are pretty polite as long as you follow the rules. I JUST WISH THEY STAYED OPEN LONGER SO I COULD FO AFTER WORK ON WEEKDAYS!
Jamie Niederkorn — Google review
We drive from spokane to join all our friends here about 30 minutes before the park was set to close my son was on diving board waiting for the other jumper to clear the water, Corbin a life guard was very disrespectful to my son and making comments about me to my son about him not having a mom or even his mom being dead because my son wouldn't jump when Corbin told him too and then proceeds to stop my 6 yr old daughter and tell her she needs to leave the park and not come back ever again. I'm pretty disappointed and will probably never return to the park. Nobody spends that kind of money to have a horrible experience, nor should a grown adult have a job being a lifeguard working around a bunch of children and saying that nasty stuff to them.
Sarah Bera — Google review
It's a great family water park. Slides for every age. Water stream tubing. Water spirts..statues for little ones. Shallow and deep end pools. Surfing water area. 4 and under free. You can bring in your own food. They sell food there as well. Hamburgs, nachos,carne asada fries and tacos. Great ice cream cones. Alot of shading.
Esmeralda Friedrich — Google review
Great family fun! Awesome spot to go with family, clean, water is always perfect. It has a lazy River, large swimming areas, diving boards, surf stimulator, shallow pool section for young children, sand box with toys, 2 sand volleyball courts, great slides. Bring your own food cooler but if you don’t no worries there’s vendor options. It’s a safe place for all ages.
Ivy G — Google review
Love this place, my kids also loved it. The staff were all very friendly & helpful. Awesome they allow you to take your own chairs & food in.
josephine kelly — Google review
It was nice, the soda is super expensive, but you can bring your own food in which is good and something I would recommend. It was pretty packed(being the height of summer and all) but I didnt stand in line for anything longer then 5-7 minutes. I especially like the lazy river, it's very relaxing. Plenty of sunny and shady spots to hang out, and tables to set up at to eat. The lifeguards seem to really be on top of things as well, respectfully reminding the kids of the rules and such. All and all a nice little break from the summer heat!
IrritatedEmpath — Google review
My family and I have been going here for years. If you've never been it's really an amazing place to go to enjoy a nice hot day away from the city. You pay once to get in, and you get an all-day stamp. You can bring in a cooler with food things you want to cook right there because they have BBQ grills available, just bring your own coal. People are super friendly and literally you can spend an entire day here.
DaKine HMan — Google review
What a wonderful place for a swim and recreational activities!! Convenient to Moses Lake, this place is fun, spacious and relaxing!!! The wade pool is remarkable!!
Waterfront area featuring tree-lined walking paths, tennis courts & a playground.
Beautiful place to walk. Gorgeous trees and views. Definitely one of the best parks in Tri-Cities!
Catherine Callahan — Google review
Nice park. Pretty clean and well taken care of. Plenty of big trees, a splash pad for children, a playground, water access for swimming, kayaking and even boating, jet-skiing, etc. Access to various cruise ships and other water vessels and the like from several docks. Nice walking/bike paths. Benches and bench-swings, plus a concession stand and Hawaiian Ice. A few suspicious, possibly homeless, possibly substance abuse type people but they didn’t bother us. Overall we had a pleasant time this day and when we visited before. Would go back again.
lynn christle — Google review
A great park any time of year. And it’s only 3-4 min drive from the hospital, so it’s great if you have a wait. There is also a gallery/gift shop right next to it.
It has tennis courts, awesome playgrounds (one for 5-12 year olds, one for 2-5 year olds), all of the park benches are swinging benches, a boulder/rock climbing area), a music area with mallet percussion, a water front walking path, and a amphitheater. Beautiful views throughout. You can easily spend 30 minutes or many many hours there. Lots of tress for shade. It even had an AED on site for emergencies! I think there is also a concession stand, perhaps open during summer months. It’s also next door to the community center.
Park seems clean and well maintained.
Erin B — Google review
My son and I had a great time at the park. Family friendly real close to the river. Great toys for children ages 2-8
Sean Sanders — Google review
I went on a weekend with my little boy and it was full, but a good kind of full still enough room to use playground and surrounding are. I enjoyed it very much so did my son great memories, I will see you there😁
Jorge H — Google review
Great park for all age kids. Mushroom pool, Richland community center, docks, gazebos, and great walking paths! Beautiful park!
The Picky Eater — Google review
The park is vast and runs right along the river. There is a nicely paved river walk that extends a good distance in both directions. There were paddle board rentals and docks. I was surprised that cruise ship docked there so lots of activity. Restrooms were also available near the playground.
George Scott — Google review
I go to Howard Amon park often. There's an awesome path to walk/bike/skate on, lots of area for picnics and activities, and my favorite pastime is sitting along the river and soaking up those healing river vibes. All in all, I really love this park and recommend everyone to come out here and play!
Aleasha deen — Google review
Such a great place for family and friends to gather. Spacious and lots of shade with the Columbia River for splash with the kids. Bbq and relax.
Johanna Nez — Google review
This was one of the park we went to on our first visit to Tricities and instantly fell in love with the area because of it.
The park has a really neat playground for the children and cool swing benches you can sit on while enjoying the beautiful view of the Columbia river. We took our kids here one evening last summer and there were lots of kids at the playground laughing, screaming and running around. Now that may turn some people off, but I absolutely loved it. We live in a small town with a very tiny playground and barely see any kids play in it, so to see that many children playing in this park gave me so much joy. Even after dark there were still tons of people hanging around at the park and children playing at the playground. I didnt want to leave but the mosquitoes chased us away. 😅🤣
Pictures attached were from our last visit to Tricities before we move out of state this coming summer.
Lia Rima — Google review
Great atmosphere and clean paved walking trail. Got some alone time exercise in today for my Birthday.
Donald Worthington — Google review
One of my daughter favorite park. A lots things you can do, picnic, play in the slides, tag, make new friend or use the swings. Great family spot
Eliannette Patxot — Google review
My 1st time here! It was pretty cool! Went for the boat light parade, there was all kinds of things to do and eat! We took the short free train ride to look at the inflatable lights figures, had some free hot cocoa, and enjoyed a free visit and pictures with Santa! Not sure what it looks like during the day, but pretty cool at night and awesome fireworks!
Rhiannon Bockus — Google review
Very beautiful park!! It was amazing to see a hydroplane practice landing on the river.
The playground had interactive musical instruments and it was well maintained. The dock was also pretty cool. you can see fish and even a small lobster swiing at the bottom. Would definitely visit again.
helal al-ganem — Google review
As visitors to this city, this park was recommended by family who live here. Loved the abundant benches and picnic tables, as well as the music corner. Every park should have swinging benches like this.
Fantastic wine, friendly staff, and yummy cheese plate. A shining gem in Washington Wine Country!
Sharla Lewandowski — Google review
Stopped by for a glass of wine and had a great conversation with a staff member. Very knowledgeable and kind. The wine was good
Abby Snoznik — Google review
Usually love this place but our visit this past week was very lackluster. I miss the personalized wine introductions, service and even a few crackers to tame the taste buds. Maybe the changes are due to COVID but we’ll probably find a new wine club to join.
Wazu_Wiseman Ryan — Google review
14 Hands has consistently delivered high quality, excellent value WA red wine blends for many years. The 2019 Juicy Red is another great example. Syrah based, it serves up complex, well balanced blueberry, dark cherry, black current, mocha and spices. We enjoyed ours during a delicious roast beef dinner. Still youthful for about an hour, it smoothed out nicely for sipping after dinner.
Paul — Google review
This place is amazing! I read a comment that said the wines are totally different than what is in the store and that is 100percent true. Great wines at a great price. The white cabernet is divine and the charcuterie board has the best cheese I've had in years.
Jennifer Vasquez — Google review
Great time. Good wine. Sweet employees. Will go again!
Patricia Haggard — Google review
We continue to enjoy going to 14 Hands each time we visit our family in the Tri-Cities so that we may select a few more bottles to bring back home to Napa where we live— we especially love their Cabernet Sauvignon! What we like is that 14 Hands offers a good selection of reasonably priced wines. We also really enjoy the wine tasting experience because 14 Hands has a very nice tasting room, a pleasant and knowledgeable staff, and a large and welcoming patio area— we recommend ordering the cheese plate, which we have found to nicely complement our wine tastings!
Nathalie M — Google review
First time at a tasting room in Eastern Washington. This place was not crowded for a Sunday, but we were not their during the busy season. Learned about their process and how they get their wine. Had some nice reserves while there.
Luke Meyers — Google review
A beautiful winery serving one of our favourite Chardonnay’s!! Just a quick first stop on a whirlwind three week road trip, we couldn’t ask for more! Grabbed a few bottles to go for our evening “night cap” in the next town/state!! Thank you 14 Hands for making such tasty product!!
Gordon Mitchell — Google review
A very nice venue with a fireplace and inviting atmosphere.
Alice — Google review
Went here for a wine tasting and they were so awesome and so nice that we ended up joining their wine club which has no membership fee. As a result our complete wine tasting was free and the bottle the prices of the bottles of wine were greatly reduced. It's a very nice wine tasting room with a big large outdoor area that wraps all the way around. Besides the tasting room in large outdoor patio area, they have some interesting vintage barnwood displays, an art gallery, and a little store. Employee Cassandra took great care of us and told us so much history of the winery and their different grapes and vintages. We had such a fun time, highly recommend.
Lisa at Shirley Moreira Memorial — Google review
We stopped by this lovely tasting room while on a road trip in July 2022, as a respite from driving in the 100°+ heat.
It was a very pleasant experience. The atmosphere of the tasting room is very nice, our tasting guide was wonderful and we enjoyed some unique reserve wines that the winery does not distribute very widely in liquor stores. So, of course, we ended up buying a few bottles. Highly recommended!
David Lobree — Google review
Great spot! - & friendly staff... Chelsee was very helpful and we enjoyed her knowledge and sense of humor. Highly recommended!
Kevin Lyons — Google review
Our highlight of our winery visits in Prosser was the warm welcome we got from Casandra and Veronica at the Best Western Express and 14 Hands winery. They represent the best of the company!
This museum is absolutely huge.. I spent an hour there and that wasn't even close to enough time. I would suggest planning on 2 hours and it's worth the time. The exhibits are wonderfully put together showing how life was back in the day. Lots of local history and cultural information with great artifacts.. I would suggest this place to anyone who appreciates history..
D W — Google review
This museum is not part of the national or state park system. It is a locally-run museum, and admission is only $10 for adults. The exhibits are very well done and informative. It would take almost a whole day to see the whole museum and all it's outdoor buildings. For anyone interested in local history this is a great place to visit.
Robert Halverson — Google review
4th grade field trip with my son was fun here! Volunteer Chuck was very informative and kept the students very in gaged during his presentations at all the exhibits!
Sandra Pacheco — Google review
Excellent display of the history of the area. They have a great Pioneer Village. It was a pleasant museum to visit.
Marsha Smith — Google review
Had an excellent time with my daughter and her fourth grade class. Anita, our guide (docent), led us through the exhibits and gave us background and context for all of the pieces. Everything was clean, the staff in the gift shop was friendly, and there was a lot to see both inside and out. We appreciated the A/C in the main building and the nicely kept grounds outside. The play structure was fun to have as well (although a little full with so many students).
Sarah Landon — Google review
We were driving and I spotted the open signs. It said they were only open another 30 minutes. I expected it to be a small area we could easily get through. The amazing woman in the gift center worked with us when we realized it was much bigger. Told us all about the Oregon trail program in the summer. We will definitely be back!
Mean Exwife — Google review
Great museum to visit. Will definitely come back for more history. I loved all that I saw inside and out. The staff was so inviting & knowledgeable. They were are also personable to visitors.
There is so much here at this museum and surrounding grounds. I have so much more to come back and see/do.
Harmony Jordan — Google review
Really nice museum with tons of items to look at plus a gift shop.
Tracey Kalista — Google review
Very informative, lots of things to see. This museum was created by families that lived here to preserve the history so there are a lot of items and photos. My favorites were the prison info, the quilts, and finding my great grandfather's donation stone!
Jammie Caryl — Google review
The effort to put activities together for the kids and the ice cream is a plus.
It's a weird and different museum, but you can tell the community cares, in general. Great effort and you can learn.
Dalia M — Google review
One of my favorite museums in Washington!
The people who run it are great! I highly recommend it to visit. They put on many interesting and informative living history presentations throughout the year.
Lyle Gleason — Google review
We really wanted to go inside and spend some time inside the museum, unfortunately we've been traveling with our dogs on our quest to visit all of Washington State and the temperature was above 100⁰ so we couldn't leave the dogs in the truck which meant we either took turns to go in or not go at all... we chose the latter and headed back to the picnic area for lunch and get a couple of shots of the artillery equipment. Hope to someday come back without the dogs.
A. O. — Google review
Very nice museum, with excellent, well-designed displays. I'm glad we visited. 😊
Brenda Haight — Google review
Never been to Walla Walla before until today and this is a really good museum. They had Lewis and Clark reenactors full of information plus lots of really cool stuff to look at and it didn't cost much to get in.
Beautiful winery and well organized. Very friendly workers. Picked up a load of empty barrels. Guys who loaded my truck are rocks. They put 154 barrels in my container in less than one hour.
Andrey Sokolovich — Google review
Nice winery with a lot of character, despite being like a corporation (watch the trucks with grapes come and go). Make sure to go down the stairs and see the cellar with all the cases. The tasting room is very comfortable, enough space to taste and browse the wines.
Prices of the wines are very reasonable.
Bert Bijnens — Google review
Beautiful grounds and a very nice tasting room with friendly employees. Visited during the Spring Barrel weekend and were fortunate enough to be able to go down into the cellar to taste wine from the barrels. Nice selection of items for sales including some cheese and other snacks.
J9b2 Adventures — Google review
This place is unbelievable great place to visit and take a tour you will not be dispointed at all.
Anthony Delgado — Google review
I'm going to be honest, I was a bit leery because it was such a big corporation winery. But it was actually a great experience. First of all $5 for 4, 5 tastes? Awesome. Second, the chateau they had was incredibly classy but approachable. Third, the attendant at the bar was incredibly nice, easy to talk to, and poured us drinks we were curious about, even if they were off the list. Good times and nice vineyard to walk around.
Daniel Chou — Google review
Planned a private wine tasting with my girls to catch up and drink wine. They even helped out with creating a charcuterie board to sample with the wines. Overall, a great experience and a beautiful place. Shame it was raining, would have loved to walk around but the scenery was breathtaking. Will be visiting again during my next visit.
Joana Spence — Google review
We had the best time at Columbia Crest Winery today in the tasting room with Vicky,. She made our day by being so welcoming, joking around with us and being so informative! She even got us some cheese and crackers to go with the tasting! We shared how much we were looking forward to our visit, but had been worried of our delay during the drive to the winery from the Columbia Gorge waterfalls, as it was much farther than we were thinking and it took so long to get there that we didn’t arrive until 4:30, just having discovered that they closed at 5 pm while we were on the way! Upon arrival we thought we would be rushed through the tasting experience at this, our favorite overall winery, after coming from Philadelphia to visit while in Washington. But nothing could have been further from that as she showed us numerous wines and even gave us an individual tour of the vine cellar and a tasting from a barrel during fermentation! She shared her Columbia Crest story with us and even took a picture with us! In the end we were there for over an hour and we would have never known that she and a few of her colleagues were staying to make our experience so special! What a wonderful representation of Columbia Crest she was! Congratulation to Columbia Crest for having a great staff member to represent your business!! Highly recommend others touring this beautiful winery!
I first visited here in 2017 and just had to return. The 22 mile drive is dramatically scenic and views at the visitor center are spectacular. I had an informative discussion with the hosts about water level and evacuation signs...LOL! It's worth the drive at least once in a lifetime.
Yo Sam — Google review
Great out of the way spot, one way in, one way out, if your there for a good hike, just take the path down river. It will go for many miles, with large canyons and some old home sites to find in the draws. The trail has great views from far above the water to waters edge, good fishing and swimming along the trail. Poison ivy and some rattlers Do reside along this route.
Neat little unknown spot that must be reached from the Ida side!
Christian Spencer — Google review
The hosts weren't friendly and definitely not inviting to their center... but in spite of that i have to give the 22 mile drive through hells canyon to the dam a 5 star... no other place like this on earth... its so big and amazing your mind can't even comprehend what you are looking at... it is a must see if your in the area...
Rg Construction services — Google review
Beautiful place. Lots of twists on the road up but take it slow and even on motorcycle the rocks and gravel are manageable. The view is worth it
Shellie Loop — Google review
This is a wonderous place to visit. If you ate lucky you may see Big Horn Sheep, Elk or Deer on your way in or out and while there you may spot some Bilky Goats on the canyon walls. The road in is 40 mph with some vert tight 20 mph corners and in places the canyon walls lean over the road way.
Ken Tracy — Google review
Worth the drive. Very scenic road leading to the dam/visitor’s center.
Probably one of our favorite stops!
Mark Smith — Google review
Great place and nice views. Great boating just before the dam. Boat tours come close to the dam on the other side. Long drive to get here and no services. It is not manned. But great place.
Murali Gopalakrishnan — Google review
Right by the dam. Halfway spot for our jet boat ride. Had a nice lunch. It could use just a little more shade. It was only 107 degrees, so more shade would be sweet.
Teri Felts — Google review
We arrived via age boat excursion from Pittsburgh landing; River Adventures in Rigins. I highly recommend this trip by River Adventures.!
George h — Google review
We got to here by Jet Boat - small little visitor center at the base of Hells Canyon Dam
Four-season ski resort offering sophisticated accommodations, including a lodge, chalets & cottages.
Great place! Accommodations were outstanding - they take great care. So convenient to walk a few feet from the room to the ski lift, enjoyed the tap house as well as all other restaurant facilities. We are going to make it an annual vacation destination.
Leana F — Google review
It’s nice don’t get me wrong but a lil too built up for such a small mountain and yet the restaurant/bar is not open on the top. Seems like they want you in the village, I want to be on the mountain with convenient restrooms. There is a port a potty options but REALLY for such a fancy village…. you can do better there too. They could do a better job at signage….. where to get tickets, restrooms etc.
I will say that the lift operators ARE AMAZING!!!
I love it when you go to a resort and they make you feel that you’re not an inconvenience and want to have fun.
If you’re a tree skier you will like it, great opportunity for that.
AT naturesgift DOT hm — Google review
Nice mountain to ski through dense footrests on nicely groomed trails. I didn't stay at the resort so no info about that. Would like to see nicer bathroom facilities on mountain. Supposedly will have mid mountain bar and restaurant open in 2024. Could use base lodge close to snow for day skiers to enjoy.
Paul Skier — Google review
Didn't stay at the resort. Went there for their Oktoberfest. Really fun. Great beer and food. The resort is beautiful. Would love to stay sometime. Drive up and countryside are picturesque. Great experience.
Bill Brewer — Google review
Great day for spring skiing. I love how they have really gone to great lengths to mark rocks and bare spots to help keep people safe. This resort is never crowded. Great bunny hill for learners. Love the atmosphere
Jacque — Google review
Staff was super friendly and helpful from obtaining tickets, gear store and lift operators. They were kind enough to charge my blue tooth head phones for me while I got some runs in. Easy layout so the mt. was super easy to explore and navigate! Had one corduroy blue bird day and one stormy pow day! EPIC! Highly recommend visiting this mt resort.
Sean Galloway — Google review
My wife and I just stayed five nights at Tamarack for the first time and couldn't be more impressed. The 20 inches of fresh snow made the skiing fantastic. It amazes me that more people don't know about this place. It's as nice as anywhere you can ski. The village is modern and well kept, the staff is friendly and welcoming. Our condo was clean and well appointed. It is truly a value which is something rare for this type of quality. With the future expansion in the works, Tamarack will give Sun Valley a run for their money.
Joseph Huser — Google review
We stayed in a studio in the village and it was beautiful. It was clean, well appointed and the kitchen had everything you could possible need. Extremely pleasant experience. We took the lift up and had a blast biking down. I highly recommend it!!!
Connie Harper — Google review
I have been here in February twice and the conditions have been fantastic. The mountain has a great variety and some 4+ mile long lines. The village is great although only 2 dinner restaurants. Seven Devils (good bar food and great drinks) and The Reserve (high end but casual steak house that books out so reservations are recommended). We took take out from here multiple nights and brought it back to our room. We stayed in Rosebury 304. These condos are top of the line. The finishes and furnishing are incredible. We love it here. The only desires would be for a sit down breakfast spot. Another nice dinner spot. And for the coffee and ice cream shops to stay open until 9pm.
Jamie Graff — Google review
This place is incredibly beautiful place that is developing greatly. There is still quite a bit of construction going on, but it is a ski resort that looks great!
In time, this is going to develop into something to rival Sun Valley, but really nice and relatively unknown for now.
I can’t wait to ride my bike there this summer.
Poetrius Giovanni — Google review
We had an excellent stay at Tamarack. Things were winding down for the season. The resort is immaculate and the people are extremely friendly just as advertised. The mountain was in great condition as far as the skiing goes. We will come back during the busier season to get the full Tamarack experience.
The drive up from Boise was one of the most beautiful drives I've ever experienced.
R. Kevin Flindall — Google review
Attended a wedding, and the chapel and wedding site outside were five stars all the way! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I gave three stars because of the lobby restroom. ⭐👎We had driven up 2hrs from Boise (which is what most people would do) and had to change in the restroom (we weren't staying there). The lobby restrooms left a lot to be desired! One sad star... Burnt out light bulbs not changed, so it was very dark, only one sink, with nowhere to put down your purse or makeup bag or anything, and two small toilet stalls, neither of which had a lock on the door. Not up to resort standards of anywhere else I've been.
D R — Google review
They've created a neat experience with the village area at the resort. Awesome restaurants and shops and cafes on the main level and a nice Bavarian vibe to the cobblestone streets and the building exteriors.
Eric Reich — Google review
Love Tamarack will definitely be back. My group of 9 had a blast snowmobiling off trail. I took a 3hour snowboard class with Tucker, he was great. I definitely felt I got my moneys worth. He knows the mountain and can adapt to how you’re are learning. He identified I had the basics down and got me in a direction to excel me on the greens. The entire staff as a whole is exceptional and friendly. Thanks J
Justin Jackson — Google review
I was a first time skier a couple weeks ago. I decided to take an adult ski lesson with Butter. He was fantastic. I came in timid and he was so encouraging & an obviously well seasoned instructor. I came out of the lesson feeling accomplished & more confident. Butter made it easy to start a new sport. Definitely recommend!
Taylor Simental — Google review
So beautiful and so good! Rent at roseberry! Literally ski in and ski out. Rooms are nice and have all the amenities for cooking and chilling. There is a valet (free) to store your skis after use so u don’t need to drag them up to your room!
Lily Yang — Google review
We always enjoy skiing Tamarack. We usually bring our own food and haven't found an indoor area to eat.... So far it hasn't been a problem because the weather has been beautiful everytime we have gone, but it would be nice to have an indoor seating/eating area.
Anne Gray — Google review
Tamarack Resort is a real estate venture with a ski area attached to it. The terrain is decent, the lifts are modern and the views are spectacular. However, Tamarack has broken the social contract that every other ski resort I’ve ever visited has upheld… That is, a lift ticket at Tamarack does not include a shared indoor space for guests to simply warm-up and rest. There’s no base lodge, instead there’s a series of interconnected “restaurants” bedecked with abrasive signs warning guests not to eat their own food.
Instead of building a ski destination with a nice base lodge, Tamarack built a faux European village which is architecturally interesting but offers nothing for the basic needs of their guests. Need a place to adjust your boots and dry off your gloves? You’ll have to go order a taco. Does grandma want to rest for a while and read her book? She can head for the steak house. Do the kids need to warm up a little and use the potty? There’s an impressive tap house with self-serve beers that might fit the bill.
On the drive in you’ll pass a multitude of real estate billboards, as you head to the ticket dispenser you’ll pass the sales office, and when you get to the lift you’ll be greeted by a sign restricting half of the gates to an upgrade club. Personally, I prefer feeling like I’m part of a ski community than feeling like a skier commodity.
Pete Nice — Google review
Jordan Foster was my 5 year old nephews ski instructor for the day! It was his first time on skis and his first trip to the snow. He was very nervous and it took a lot of convincing that morning. Within minutes, of meeting Jordan he was at ease! He had a wonderful day and he is ready to go again! Thank you so much for a perfect day, Jordan!
Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site is a historic trading post on The Dalles Military Road, dating back to 1866 and 1867. It offers free guided tours that provide insight into the history of the place, showcasing the significant role played by Chinese settlers in Johnday's early days. The site is a well-preserved time capsule, reflecting the investment and services provided to the community despite facing oppression and violence.
I had been told about this place many years ago, and had been wanting to visit. So, I made plans with a friend to make John Day, Oregon, a stop on our road trip. It's rare to be able to walk through a true time capsule. But that is what Kam Wah Chung State Heritage site truly is. I am so grateful for the foresight of persons who understand the importance of preserving history, especially to honor all that these two gentlemen contributed to the John Day community. If you are a history nerd like me, you will love this little gem. There is also an interpretive center that goes with it. I could have spent hours looking around at everything in this place. Tours are free, and the volunteers are full of information.
Tammy Schur — Google review
Hard to review because in all fairness it was closed for the season. The historical story is interesting and the existing building was nice to see.
James Lohr — Google review
Very interesting place to visit. Johnday was really dependent upon the Chinese settlers who lived there in the early days despite obvious oppression and outright violence. This chamber trapped in time showed the great deal of investing and services provided to community.
Eric Jacobson — Google review
A fantastic and in-depth tour! Fantastically preserved, the interpretive center building across the street has fantastic artifacts and a wonderful video to watch while you wait for your tour, as they limit the group to eight people at a time. Each tour is about an hour long. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable as well! We are definitely coming back in the future!
Jessie Perkins — Google review
Unexpectedly interesting history from the Oregon gold rush, started as the California gold rush was dying out.
Tour offers lots of insight into lives of two enterprising gentlemen, the the lives of the miners, and the local community. Worth a stop.
Bruce Lewin — Google review
Very interesting museum. It's incredible how well everything is. The volunteers gave a great tour and had lots of historical facts to share.
Sandy Renfrow — Google review
Definitely worth a visit. An amazing Time Capsule peek at some very interesting history. The guided tour was terrific.
Michael O'Brien — Google review
This was such an educational and fascinating tour. McKayla (not sure I spelled that right) was so awesome. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves
Elicia Anderson — Google review
A very cool time capsule of Oregon's history about 2 great men who were Chinese immigrants.
The family and I enjoyed the tour and would recommend checking it out if you have the time.
Scottie Lemmon — Google review
Informative!! Trying to describe the experience in a review wouldn't do it justice. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor, put an hour or so aside, and learn what these guys did.
Paul C — Google review
My wife and I took some special needs clients here. It was totally worth the time to stop and learn about the past history of this place. If your in town sightseeing be sure to take the free guided tour while you still can someday this will be closed to the public and you'll only get to visit the interpretive center down the street.
Scott Hutchinson — Google review
Very nice experience. I thought the tooling marks on the Rattlesnake Tuff volcanic rocks were unique. The Ranger informed me of its probable cold chisel origin when flattening the stones for exterior use. Very strongly built structure.
Level Au Chat — Google review
This place is amazing! A museum like you've never seen before. Plus, very interesting history.
Gypsy Traveler — Google review
We stumbled upon this town and so glad we did. Very interesting story and preserved place of history. Friendly and Knowledgeable guide. A must see!
Our family visit to the Four Rivers Cultural Center was nothing short of fantastic! With a 9 year old and a 6 year old in tow, we were looking for an engaging and educational experience in the Treasure Valley, and this place exceeded our expectations.
From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted with warm hospitality and an array of fascinating exhibits that piqued our curiosity about the local history and culture. The center's diverse collection, ranging from art to historical artifacts, provided a comprehensive and captivating overview of the region's heritage.
What stood out was how the exhibits were tailored to all ages, making it a hit with our children. They were completely engrossed in the interactive displays, which not only entertained them but also instilled a sense of learning and discovery. It's not every day that you find a place that can capture the attention of both adults and young children so effectively.
The Four Rivers Cultural Center is a hidden gem in the Treasure Valley, offering a perfect blend of history and interaction that educates and entertains. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this cultural haven promises a memorable experience for families seeking to explore and learn together. We can't wait to return and uncover more of what this wonderful center has to offer!
Joseph Woodbridge — Google review
Wonderful auditorium! We watched the Weiser Youth Symphony perform there.
Stephen Cook — Google review
I am so glad that the Four Rivers Cultural Center is thriving in this town. They bring performing arts and music, to the area. Along with lots of activities for a multitude of cultures. This is a wonderful addition to the area!
Sandra Pierce — Google review
Awesome! A truly enlightening look back at the early pioneers that shaped the region and how the diverse cultures came together there. It's so cool to see how the various influences still are so prevalent in the region. I pray that we learn from the mistakes of the past and move forward with wiser, more respectful attitudes and actions.
Verlyn Foster — Google review
We' were there for a Firefighters benefit dinner and were very impressed with the venue. We were pleasantly surprised when there were about 300+- people there. We have a friend who is new to Ontario and we looked at it as a place to meet new people. It's so nice to see so many supportive people in the town interacting with the First responders.
Paul Johnson — Google review
Had to call 3 times before receptionist picked up. When I requested to rent a room I gave it in writing and verbally and quote was still incorrect. It took multiple emails and people to correct a time error. The event coordinator was impossible to contact and when contacted by email only, she did not answer any of my questions just replied with the same information I had been provided in the beginning. Very confusing, and no one seemed to have answers to help me.
courtney chambers — Google review
Had a fun time looking at all the amazing sales/ products. I didn't have enough time or money to fully experience it all but it was great, none the less.
The Staff Helpers were Awesome, Friendly & Happy
Tamera Ackerman-Powell — Google review
Nicest staff! Appreciated their kindness as we learned about Oregon. We enjoyed stretching our legs and exploring the Japanese Garden, unique and beautiful!
Maura Nordberg — Google review
Awesome museum and worth the admission fee.
Becky Juett Miller — Google review
The National Garden Club and The American Legion unveiled a Gold Star Memorial marker in front of the Four Rivers Cultural Center. This beautiful sign honors those who gave their lives for all of us. This is a reminder to their families that we remember their sacrifices and their loss.
Mike Rohan — Google review
Very good experience for the kids. Right now they have the Dinosaurs in Motion exhibit and it's really cool. They are metal sculptures that are able to move. Some are moved by the staff with ropes and some are controlled by the visitors with levels, wheels, PlayStation controller, etc. There is also a permanent Japanese Garden and museum. Very good time and well worth it.
The Geezer in Weiser — Google review
Excellent museum showing different cultures of our region. Michael gave us a wonderful tour and played video. So worth visiting.
Linda Eger — Google review
Checked website before driving from out of town to visit today's exhibit to find the museum closed! Very disappointed. Wanted to get my handicapped husband out of the house and wheel him around the museum.
Mary Ann Vande Brake — Google review
The seating was good. The show (comedians) was very good. BUT there were no refreshments. NOTHING. Not even a machine to buy a bottle of water or soda. They are missing out on a significant revenue stream and making guests feel the need to bring their own.
Laurie Radcliffe — Google review
I don’t have kids to bring so I went with a friend they were super welcoming and told us all about the artist. It’s an open room with sculptures. Recommend only for kids who like loud dinosaurs 😁👍
Megan Howe — Google review
Always nice to visit the museum is pretty cool I like to visit the gift shop it's got some cool things Always friendly staff. And Always very clean
Such an awesome place! We had our church youth group so the ropes course and rafting. This family-owned business was SO accommodating. Package included ropes course, which was amazing, lunch, and then whitewater rafting. Their facilities are great and include lockers to keep your things safe, picnic tables, lots of grass to relax, souvenir shop, and overall fun staff. The photos they took of the group turned out great too. Highly recommend for family, church, or corporate retreat.
Jacob Velasquez — Google review
This was the absolute best adventure we could have picked on our vacation to Boise. We are from Texas, so while we float rivers in tubes, we don't really have white water rafting. Our family ranged in age from 7-66 and every single one of us had a fantastic time. Our guide Derick.... Let's just say he was awesome!!! We truly cannot say enough good things about Cascade Raft and Kayak. If we are ever back around here, we will absolutely do it again! The pictures are the ones we took ourselves, the ones taken by Calvin (bus driver/photographer) were absolutely stunning!
Wendy Crouse — Google review
We had a blast with this rafting company and crew! Shane and Wren were amazing boatmen and river guides...we did the South Fork Canyon Class 3 and Class 4 rapids and couldn't get enough....we will definitely be back and highly recommend this fun and professional team. The lunch and atmosphere of the entire trip from the bus to the boats/rafts, and beyond was truly top notch.
Great team!!! Thanks for the wild ride!!!
Joshua Gilbert — Google review
Our family has been floating the Main Payette with friends for years, but this was our first experience using a guide or doing the South Fork, and it could not have been a better experience.
Prior to the excursion, Cascade kept in touch through frequent emails letting us know what to expect and how to prepare. The morning of, the staff was very friendly and let us know what to expect. The bus ride up to the put-in site wasn't bad at all (one of the guides provided comic relief and commentary along the way). After getting geared up and going through a safety briefing, we split into our boats, meet our guides and hit the river.
What really made this trip incredible was our amazing guide, Amparo "AJ". She is AWESOME! She knows a ton about whitewater, the local flora and fauna, history of the river, interesting sites along the way, (and Tolkien)! She shared her knowledge, gave great feedback, and made the entire trip amazing. We are definitely planning another trip with her!
The entire day was perfect. We had a great lunch, complete with appetizers (prepared by our guides), stops for photos and river jumping, and another entertaining bus ride (with drink service) back to the Cascade office. All in all, we had a wonderful day with stories and memories we will cherish for years to come.
Matt Stubbs — Google review
We had the best time rafting! Our guide was so funny; he had quite the script of jokes up his sleeve. The fun literally started from the moment we got on the bus and didn't end until we climbed off the raft. (I'd compare his jokes to the jungle cruise at Disneyland. Cheesy but totally deserving of a laugh.) This was my first experience whitewater rafting and all of their staff made me feel secure and safe. They did a great job educating us about water safety before we got on the raft. Such a great time!
Robyn Gee Tucker — Google review
A wonderful choice of organizations to raft with. Safety is their primary objective. Two different guides checked our safety devices at least twice each. And that proved imperative when the only adult who could not swim fell overboard on a level three rapid. Our guide showed his skill by instructing the other participants how to paddle back and get us up the rapids, rescuing him & bringing him back into the boat safely. The place is very organized with free lockers for your clothes and valuables & easily accessible restrooms and changing facilities. The front staff is helpful and courteous. The guides are very well versed in their kayaking skills through rapids and a lot of fun with entertaining jokes and anecdotes along the way. We selected the half day level two/three rapids and was very pleased with the journey. There is a very nice patio for relaxing and having a beer, or bringing sandwiches out from their cafe. Overall a very enjoyable day.
Rhonda Dorsett — Google review
I HIGHLY recommend that if you want a great adventure to check out Cascade Raft & Kayak.
Upon arrival, the guides help us select the gear that we wanted to wear (wet suits, dry wear, etc.). Then we hopped on the bus for a trip up the mountain to our drop off location.
Midday, all the guides stopped at a central location and made everyone lunch. Can I say that I was extremely impressed with what they prepared and served. Appetizer - lunch - dessert was on the menu.
**they were very environmentally friendly with trash bags and direction of saving the cans for recycling**
Towards the end, we ended up at a jumping rock and it was so much fun.
This company has a great team behind them to make your adventure unforgettable. Our guide MEGAN was amazing and I recommend that you ask for her!!! But I am sure that regardless of who you get, you won't regret your trip.
Jennifer Fromhart — Google review
A perfect experience for my first time whitewater rafting. Every staff member we encountered was upbeat, positive and absolutely hilarious (see photo!). They made the experience so memorable. Dawson was our guide (with Austin assisting!) and he was knowledgeable and did a great job teaching us to navigate the river. My only regret is that we only booked a half day! We will be back & booking a full day adventure next time. Thanks again to the crew!
Courtney Delisle — Google review
Maddie was our guide and she was so amazing, kind, informative and made the whole experience so fun. This trip was a lot of fun, we didn’t fall out, no one got hurt, we laughed and joked and both my husband and I agreed we want to come back and hope to have her as our guide again! Thanks for so much fun and a great experience.
Veronica Fulkerson — Google review
✨Unforgettable Experience✨
I searched around and compared different rafting companies on the Payette River and ultimately decided on this company - and it lived up to all the reviews and exceeded my expectations.
We rafted half day (3.5hrs) the Lower South Fork of the Payette River. There were three level 4 rapids and one level 3 rapid. The highlight was the staircase rapid that was 0.25mi long level four rapid!!
✨Amazing Guides - we had a friendly, very experienced, and professional guide. He was personable and very knowledgeable of the river. He had experiencing rafting in multiple countries for 10+ yrs!
✨Perfect Trip Length - we chose to do the half day trip, and that was the perfect length! There were times of chill floating and times of very thrilling rapids!
✨Great pictures - They provide high quality professional photos for $75 for all photos (they took 18 pictures of my raft). You can also choose to buy individual photos for a lesser price.
Maddie Huang — Google review
Cascade raft is a great rafting company! Shane our guild was great and made the trip a complete blast! He’s been the best guild I have gone with on rafting trips!! He knows his stuff and has a great sense of humor! Definitely looking forward to rafting in more in the future and would request Shane as a guild.
Blake Parkinson — Google review
This is hands-down the best rafting company! They run timely trips that are both fun and safe. They have several different trips that you can pick from when booking. The guides are incredible. I just can’t say enough about how great my trip was. Do yourself a favor and book with them!
And remember to tip your guide!
Heather Brooks — Google review
If you’re looking for an amazing time look no further! Our guide Scott was incredibly knowledgeable about the river - it seemed like he knew about every boulder we were passing. He made the whole boat feel sale while sharing facts about the river and its surroundings. We will definitely be coming back!
Ryan Lask — Google review
Highly recommended!!! Cascade Raft & Kayak were very accommodating to our 24 person party. They sent us a link and each person was able to sign up and pay individually. Everything is included in the full day trip to include a pretty good lunch on the river. The guides are excellent and were a lot of fun. A photographer will follow the boats via the land and take pictures of you hitting rapids. I highly suggest bringing a GoPro that can connect to a helmet mount for your own boat pics.
Nicholas Harvey — Google review
We had so much fun here with a raft trip in the morning and transversing the ropes course in the afternoon. The knowledgeable, patient, and friendly staff were so fun to be around throughout the whole experience.
Day spa featuring natural hot spring pools, a steam room, massages & a cafe serving light fare.
I usually don’t post reviews, but we had the BEST time at the Springs for a relaxing day! We booked a private hot springs tub, and it was amazing. The staff was great, it was so clean and nice, and the space is beautiful! Highly recommend :)
Kendal Stopher — Google review
I just love this place overall.
It’s a 45-1hr from Boise such a scenic highway passing through a stream of river.
This place is located in between the high trees and mountains.
If you can make a reservation ahead you will have the best experience of hot springs.
As they are natural hot springs they really cannot maintain the temperature they have big pool on the lower temp and the small pool on the higher temps. The place is very well maintained very clean restrooms and changing area. The pool area is very well maintained they do have some snacks which you can enjoy on the chairs or heated yurt.
They do have some cocktails and drinks.
Enjoy the best hot springs in Idaho
Akhila Yennam — Google review
I absolutely love going to soak at the springs! Beautiful location! I appreciate that the restrooms, locker areas and showers are kept very clean. I also really enjoyed the orange drink and Greek style appetizers I had. Poolside water and other drinks are available, including alcohol. Very nice private soaking areas. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because we ended up having to wait over 20 minutes past our reservation time to access the facilities (we had to wait outside until we were called in), which cut into our soak time by about 30 minutes. We were not given additional soak time at the end of our time slot and that didn't sit well with us considering we paid for a particular period of time.
Regina Snyder — Google review
We made reservations for a Private Hot Tub which was safe, clean, sanitized and so private ! If the water is too hot --there is a faucet with cold water to cool it down. Very safe area, plants are native & Bee friendly, Hummingbirds buzz around. Drinks & Food items are delivered discreetly
as not to invade one's privacy.
Nancy — Google review
This place is unbelievable. It is purely nirvana. Easily the nicest developed hot springs I have ever been to. Beautiful, new facility with lockers so you can store your stuff. I did the 10:30-1:00 time and it was mostly older adults and no children, no screaming, no noise, no rowdiness. Lovely music, super relaxing. Perfect temperature hot pool and swimming pool. They provide pool noodles for floating fun. And check this out, they serve drinks and food at the pool! Even IPA. I was in heaven. For very reasonable prices. My only regret is that I found this place on my way home and couldn't stay for a week.
Beth Madison — Google review
I absolutely love this hot spring. Everyone who works here is friendly and attentive.
My only issue is that it's extremely difficult to get reservations once winter hits.
We were finally able to score a private hot tub (in October) and it was gorgeous! They make it feel like a luxe experience - your own check-in table and server.
We also love the big pool. It has different temperatures at different places in it, attentive staff, and a separate hotter tub. All of this is surrounded by beautiful pine trees - gorgeous and relaxing!
Heather Johnson — Google review
Made a reservation for 3, called to see if a friend could tag along. The front desk associate and manager said “soft yes” and “95% chance we’ll let them in.” We didn’t want our friend to drive an hour and a half if they were going to turn them away so they replied “yes tell then to come.”
When we showed up they turned our friend away and refused to let them in. The owner came out from the back and was extremely rude. They claim it’s due to full occupancy but they’re still functioning in Covid times so their giant pool definitely had space for the one more they told us we could bring.
The pool and hot tub are nice but dealing with the crazy owners isn’t worth it. I’d drive a little farther to actually relax.
Sarah — Google review
This place only takes reservations, to limit crowds, and also to probably reduce refusing people. We stayed at The Pines the night before and was able to get a reservation for us 5 because of our hotel stay. The sauna/steam room was closed, they are not open during the evenings (which is my favorite), and you’re not allowed to use the hair dryer when there’s an excess of people in the changing room. We brought our own towels. They don’t lend towels due to covid. I believe some are available for purchase. It was clean, the service was really good, the staff are very professional and friendly. The menu items are delicious, drinks are super yummy! It was a beautiful day. The water was perfectly warm and clean. I’ll go again!!
Crystal Stovall — Google review
Visiting from out of town and our friends took us here for a morning swim. We appreciated that they seem to cap the reservations so the pool/hot tub isn’t too crowded. The Huckleberry lemonade was truly incredible-light and refreshing! Several water coolers were sitting out for usage as needed. Wish there was a bit more to the place as not everyone can handle sitting in a hot pool for two hours— but it’s either sit in the pool or sit on the pool deck. More spa services would be a draw to come back. Reservations required and they go fast. As of Oct 2022, $23/adults. Overall, a good concept that has the ability to be great.
Lindsay Bird — Google review
Pool was clean and the outside service staff was friendly and quick. We also booked a private tub and that tub was very clean. The amount of time was perfect. Water in the private tub was pretty warm and their cold water supply to the tub was still winterized so we weren't able to cool it down at all which wasn't a problem to us. That might be something that people who are sensitive to the hot water should keep in mind if booking a private tub. This wasn't something we were told until we walked into the private tub area to start our hour.
Melissa H — Google review
Bring your own towels or pay $9 a towel and bring your own blow dryer.
It’s more of a public pool than a spa.
The excuse is they don’t have enough staff to wash towels. But what about a blow dryer? It’s a cheap amenity.
The water is great. The place location is awesome. If you were a regular but haven’t been in a while, just know they raised the prices and reduced the amenities.
The staff was annoyed when I said I didn’t know about the towels. She said it was in my email. I have gone there so many times, I didn’t read the fine print. It should be a check mark on the booking page.
Leticia Arzuaga — Google review
My husband and I loved our private hot tub at the springs! Definitely a little piece of heaven for an hour with snacks delivered right to you. Everyone was so nice and the entire place was very clean. We can't wait for them to get massages back so we can book a full day!
Tonya Eitrem — Google review
The springs is an amazing destination, if you’re ever in in around the treasure valley in Idaho. I live locally and took the day to go there with my girlfriend. The facilities are lovely - However, they were adopted a strategy of adding a tip line to your admission fees. I don’t like it. I pay you a fee to get into the facility and you want me to tip you on top of that?? That’s just dumb business. The service poolside was amazing and I was more than pleased like five star plus pleased with the service provider. That’s the service I want to tip. I don’t want to tip a business to let me into your business. Really irritating and unnecessary.
Steve Mccamey — Google review
Amazing experience! My husband and I booked a private tub and it was incredible! The space was relaxing and peaceful. Well worth the extra few dollars. We each ordered a drink which was delicious and efficiently delivered to our private area. They provided a jug of ice cold spring water which was also much appreciated. Highly recommend The Springs at Idaho City.
Kimberly McNalley — Google review
Been going for 10+ years. They have done so much work making it a great place. It's one of my favorite get away places so relaxing. Love the private tubs. I just wish it wasn't so amazing cuz so does everyone else haha. Has become very popular. Need to plan your trip in advance!
AJ Thurber — Google review
This is perhaps the most upscale hot springs in Idaho and feels more like a pool at a Cancun resort than any of its Gem State comparisons. The good: the water was just hot enough, the facilities are well built and aesthetically pleasing. The bad: their reservation system created a bottleneck upon entry—we arrived at 7:30 to find the other 50 or so guests waiting to get checked in at the same time. With just two computer terminals to check in guests, it took 15 minutes or more to get through the system. The wait staff coming and going around the pool serving guests was a distraction to the overall ambiance of the scene—at times it felt like we were in a busy restaurant with wait staff explaining food, drinks, where to eat, etc. I suggest The Springs allow people to access a bar somewhere instead of poolside service.
If you like the upscale resort feel, world beat music in the air, wristbands and servers, this is your place. If you want a more typical Idaho soak, head elsewhere.
Craig Wolfrom — Google review
We went to the public pool and it was nice to be in such a serene place. It was also awesome to have poolside food and drink services with alcohol options as well as free ice water around in different locations. You can't bring your own alcohol or food but the choices they offer are fair. If you are really hungry, eat before you go. The food is light.
Susan Martinelli — Google review
Wonderful place to have a day trip with friends and family. The warm water was perfect, with snow in the distance. The ability to have an adult beverage while soaking was fabulous. Definitely need reservations ahead of time. Tickets seem to sell out well in advance.
Gloria Geleynse — Google review
I enjoyed the springs from the moment I arrived. The staff was cordial and welcoming. The hot tub was nestled against the hillside which provided privacy, and a splendid view of pine trees and wild flowers. Then, before swimming in the pool I took in all the activities taking place. It was a friendly atmosphere with people laughing, swimming, and enjoying their libation.
Miriam Cindrich — Google review
Love going to soak at The Springs in Idaho City. Private or main pool are so nice. Reservations are a must, but we really enjoy how they limit the occupancy, so it's not so crowded. Always enjoy the poolside drink and food service. The facility is well maintained and always clean. Definitely will keep going back.
Yvonne Fisher — Google review
Such a clam & pleasant place to relax and enjoy the Hot Springs water. We booked a private hot spring tub. Was the best thing to do in Idaho. The place was so clean and neat ( they kept cleaning the restrooms and shower area), staffs were very friendly . Will be visiting back soon!
Priya — Google review
What a glorious place to spend visiting with friends in the warm water! Also a hot tub and Sauna, food and drinks delivered to the poolside and the main pool warm enough to be comfortable. We loved it.
Call ahead for a booking, it is usually full. You can get mornings or afternoons. A bit spendy but upper class all the way and worth the splurge!
Jacqueline Richards — Google review
There are spies among us 👀
Where to even begin…what was supposed to be a fun overnight retreat with our adult children turned into a very disappointing experience. We booked a cabin at the Inn at the Pines and a hot springs soak at The Springs. We had a nice dinner at a local restaurant and then spent an hour or so at our cabin before heading to The Springs. Shortly after checking in to the springs my daughter and her girlfriend went to get wrist bands to order adult beverages at the pool. They were denied wrists bands and were told they could not be served for at least an hour because someone informed the springs that “you all were partying at the cabin”. If playing family board games and laughing is considered “partying”, I guess we are guilty. My husband and I went to talk to management. In a very calm tone we asked them to explain this rational. They could not or would not tell us the reasons why. They did admit this was probably a misunderstanding and allowed us to get wrist bands for drinks. My husband ordered a drink but when my daughter and her girlfriend went to order, the server said no, she is uncomfortable serving them. Is this because they are gay? They told us they would monitor our behavior for an hour and then would consider serving us. We obviously left at that point after being in the pool for less than 15 minutes. We asked for a refund and were denied. Very poor customer service, unbelievably bad experience.
Angie Thomas — Google review
Our first time there and a wonderful experience. Nestled into the tress is the close and scenic drive out of Boise to the Springs. The staff were excellent, friendly and helpful. The grounds on a cool winter evening were beautifully lit and inviting. Our private pool was serene and romantic. Drinks and nibblys were available to order. The tub temperature was fantastic. We can't believe we hadn't been before and we can't wait to go back!
Jennifer DeGraffenreid Pierce — Google review
It's been awhile since I've been here as I had a bad experience several years ago and I can report that. Everything is awesome! Exactly how you'd want it. Not crowded. The reservations go through well and the staff is super nice. If you get a chance to get a reservation here do it
Erik Mendoza — Google review
TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE!! My family and I were so excited for a little weekend spa trip to Idaho City. When we got to The Springs everything went down hill. We got changed and headed to the pool to relax when we realized we should go get our wristbands for drinks. We were denied wristbands because quote “we were informed you had been drinking prior to coming here.” We were very confused as we had not been drinking nor were we acting intoxicated. They were speculating that we had been drinking and would not tell us who said that or where they saw us drinking. Because this was a lie. My parents disputed with the front desk and they concluded that it was a misunderstanding. We got back in the pool with our wristbands and wanted to order a drink. COFFEE! not even alcohol. When the server came over, she said that she didn’t feel comfortable serving us and that we needed to “drink some water and sober up.” She also said that she would come back in an hour and serve us “if you are on your best behavior.” She didn’t even ask us what we wanted to drink and we were going to order coffee. After disputing with the manager on site, she said that we did not noticeably look intoxicated but the server still won’t serve us. We decided to leave after barely soaking in a LUKE WARM pool. They also didn’t not give us a refund and all the staff there was rude and condescending. Will not be coming back and highly DON’T recommend going to The Springs.
Ally Thomas — Google review
Edit-They did refund my money to be fair after I wrote this review and called several times trying to get through to a manager who I never was able to speak to.
We brought my MIL, who is visiting from the east coast, to celebrate her birthday. We reserved a private tub weeks ago. We were so excited to share what we thought would be an amazing day with her. We even took PTO off of work for the afternoon to get there at the available time.
We drove over an hour to get there and when we arrived we were denied access to our reservation as we had our infant with us. Our infant was obviously not going to use the tub as that's not safe! We were going to take turns soaking and tending to our baby girl. They refused us access to our reserved tub, were extremely rude about it and then had the nerve to charge us for the tub anyways. We wasted not only our time, PTO and gas and they still charged us for a service we didn't even have the opportunity to use! Unbelievable! We will never come back to this establishment and will never refer anyone else here. Thanks for nothing.
The stunning Idaho State Capitol building is a 100-year-old neoclassical marvel that attracts tourists from all over the world. The building's architecture is inspired by some of the most iconic neoclassical buildings in Europe, such as St. Peters Basilica in Rome, St. Pauls Cathedral in London, and the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. The Capitol's rotunda features an impressive 208-foot tall dome that is a beautiful sight to behold!
So amazing and beautiful! Definitely worth checking out if you’re in Boise. You can walk around and see the building. They have a lower level that has a lot of history and information.
Ben Bronsema — Google review
I enjoyed visiting the Idaho State Capitol over Memorial Day weekend. Luckily for us, Tank and I were the only ones there. After getting some great pictures around the grounds and appreciating the beauty of the architecture, we ventured to the front steps for even more photos. Due to this being an impromptu stop, we headed on our way to find leash-free doggo zones to run and play at instead of walking around the capitol.
M — Google review
What a lovely architecture, lost with its beauty, well managed, cleaned, easy access, well maintained, recommended to visit this lovely architecture.
Thanks to that generation who made this eye catching strecture for us.
Real plants, xmas decorating, well heated and mainted.
Ravi Ghimire — Google review
Spent a little time lay the Capitol yesterday. It sick a beautiful building. The history and important decisions that are made in this building is fascinating.
LISA HANEY — Google review
What a beautiful building, and what an example to other states and the Federal government about how to run a capitol. As it's the people's house, you can just go in freely. No security. No search. No magnometer wand. Just free access to enjoy the marble and the scale and the art.
Todd Beck — Google review
Incredible detail of the State's Capitol Bldg. We try to visit each state's Capitol, and this is such a beautiful piece of art history.
D Z — Google review
Open anytime to walk through, with a static museum display on a lower floor. And literally - every single door is unlocked, so you can enter at any point almost. Don't miss the room with the video virtual tour, it helps to explain each floor and how it was made, plus a look up into to the dome, which you can't get to. Lots of natural light, just a beautiful building overall! There's a small gallery of first lady's dresses on an upper floor, by the statues. Free to get and just walk around anytime!
Sara Beth Wade — Google review
Stunning architecture! Love all the solid marble; stairs, columns .
So cool that you can still walk around freely!!
Johnny Birge — Google review
This was such an amazing place to see. So much rich history here. Love that they explain history and our current system 10/10
Valerie Ladino — Google review
Very nice place that picturesque. Was there for Holidays 2023.
NORTY FLATZ — Google review
Magnificent, well-maintained, free internal visits, long history, a great place worth visiting!
윤씨Junho&Yuli — Google review
Beautiful building and the historical information presented in the Welcome Center is very interesting. Open to the public to walk around inside. Unfortunately they don't allow you to see the House or Senate when they are not in session. Still, well worth a visit to better understand the history of Idaho and the capitol building.
Bruce Venable — Google review
What a beautiful State Capital. So glad we stopped by to have a look around.
Stephen Hall — Google review
Beautiful building in the heart of downtown. I definitely recommend stopping by and walking the building. There’s a gift shop and history in the basement. Occasionally there are displays on the upper floors in the common areas of miscellaneous things. It’s always fun to look around and see the history of Idaho on display. 10/10 recommend
Parley Bates — Google review
Pretty building and open for free tours, but the information desk was not manned on a weekday so we did not get much information on the building or the history of the state.
Aaron N — Google review
I came here with my 4th grader and his class and got a really great tour with an awesome tour guide (Jim)... since I had toured the capital 35 years ago, it was an amazing experience with my boy... The history of the capital is quite fascinating as well as the history of our state... although a few parts I remember aren't accessible anymore... The experience is still top-notch and makes you proud to be an Idahoan... The building not only carries the history and weight of Idaho and the challenge of governing for the people.. The building is also a work of art and has a lot of really neat custom trade work on display... a testament to the working man and his craft... all in all a really great expirence and fun day...
Travis Roland — Google review
Such a beautiful, clean, well-kept Capitol building! The architecture was exquisite. Loved learning about the history… how it was structured with sandstone from Table Rock, that the Old Penitentiary prisoners hauled in.
From the statues, to the breathtaking marble & pillsrs, inside and out, this is truly an Idaho treasure to behold. Be sure to read about Teddy Roosevelt’s part to play in Idaho’s history!
Great place to bring out of town visitors when they come to stay with us.
After we visited, I purchased a book for my children: “Ida Explores the Capitol” by Lori Otter (former First Lady of Idaho). It was an excellent read and perfect for parents & teachers alike.
The Old Idaho Penitentiary Site is a museum that features 30 historic buildings with special exhibitions and self-guided walking tours. This attraction was once home to a number of notorious Idaho criminals, and provides a fascinating experience for visitors.
Very informative tour guide.
Our guide was very animated with his stories about the prisoner life. Some of his stories have me goosebumps.
After the tour when everyone left, we asked about if there have been any paranormal events. That's when it got really interesting.
Highly recommended.
Malcolm White — Google review
It was a great experience and completely worth the $2 additional for the guided tour. The guides are highly knowledgeable and have some great stories about the penitentiary and some of the former "guests".
The unrelated historical weapons display and tour is fantastic. All donated by a private collector, there's everything from colonial days through Vietnam. There are some really rare pieces in the collection. Worth a visit.
Tom Noel — Google review
We did the self guided tour. It was fascinating and some great history here. The Rose Garden was beautiful. Be sure to check out the J. Curtis Earl Memorial Exhibit. Great information in there, too. On my next visit, I will do the guided tour.
Marika Lyons — Google review
This was a great museum and exhibit of the Old Penitentiary. They had a vast amount of history, including statements on a video from old inmates. Some of the stories were horrific though. There were artifacts, photos and written history, as well as walking through some of the old cells. It was very interesting. Employees are very polite and friendly. There is also a gift shop. There is another museum called the J Curtis Earl Weapons Exhibit, on the same grounds and it is FREE (or included in the price). This museum is also very interesting. It contains information, photos, artifacts, uniforms, videos and weapons from several American wars, including: Spanish American War, World War I, World, World War II.
Sharon Doyle — Google review
This was a great stop while visiting the area. There was a wealth of history here and tons to see. The gentleman that greeted and sold us our ticket didn’t mention the women’s building or other sights so we wish we would have familiarized ourselves before arrival to better use and spend our time. It’s easy to lose yourself while on a self guided tour if you’re into history. Regardless, we really enjoyed ourselves and it was kiddo and stroller friendly so the whole family could partake. We will be revisiting when in the area again and hope to catch the cemetery tour when they host it (only once a year) and spend more time in the women’s building. We bought a few books from the gift shop and the added information is incredible.
Ann — Google review
So awesome! So much history. Plus so much to explore. Best part is they let you your the prison by yourself, and have information plastered all over the place. Definitely worth the price. Gift shop is a tad speedy. But overall an amazing experience😁
Jack Young — Google review
Awesome place to wander the grounds and learn a little history. The weapon museum on site is awesome as well! Dusty grounds and some stairs if you're feeling adventurous, so I don't recommend wearing sandles. Spent about an hour and a half here to see the main structure but there were more surrounding buildings we didn't get to.
Chelsea Allio — Google review
We bought our tickets online and then paid for the tour in person to see what times they have. We are glad we bought the tour and highly recommend it. It is really affordable for all of the information we heard. Danielle was our guide and she was amazing, she had lots of cool facts and answered all of our questions.
Brianna H — Google review
This was worth viewing once for sure. It was interesting to check out all the buildings and learn a bit more about it. I was somewhat disappointed that the gift shop didn't have more items that fit the penitentiary theme. The price was right for a visit, though, and the map they provided made it easy to guide ourselves around the facility. There were a couple of school groups, but we weren't bothered by them. The flower gardens on the grounds were amazing...roses, orchids, poppies. We enjoyed our visit!
J. R. — Google review
Had a great time visiting during Halloween weekend. Lots of great history here. I would highly recommend going. You can have a guided tour or just free roam on your own too.
Z — Google review
Wasn't open due to Halloween weekend evening events, but looked pretty cool from the outside. The Women's Ward was open & had very good historical information & stories.
Only here for a day, but would've loved to get the guided tour!
Julie Stoltman — Google review
Well worth the $8 ticket price! The penitentiary offers a look into it's own history. Throughout the buildings there are signs and displays giving the history of each location. The entire site is very well maintained and the relics are in great condition for viewing. It's also really neat to read about some of the prisoners who spent time here. Highly recommend visiting!
Collin Bowser — Google review
I arrived at 4:30pm and there was a "closed" sign in the window. Their website states last admission at 4. I walked the grounds which were interesting. Perhaps inside the visitors center gives more context... but the Warden's house, prison walls, woman's prison and barns/gardens in back are photogenic and free to walk.
Trypp Adams — Google review
What an amazing place!! We went and just did the tour where you walk around on your own which I loved. We learned a lot and can’t wait to go back for the night tour! Lots of cool history
Katie Green — Google review
Love, love , loved this historical place!! The stories, the buildings! The chow hall and kitchen are being held up with rebar and bolts! The whole place is an experience! The next time we'll have to do the guided tour! Definitely make sure you check out the weapons museum there!!
Kayla Dahms — Google review
This place was so incredibly interesting. You really should make the time to get the guided tour though. It wouldn’t have been nearly as interesting if we didn’t opt for this.
Sam Waterfield — Google review
This is one of my favorite places to visit when I come to Boise. I grew up here and my grandfather worked here as a guard until it got shut down for a riot. There's always something I haven't seen before when I come here and I don't know why because I've been here hundreds of times. If I lived in Boise I would have a membership I would come that often. It's a must see.
Carol Simmons — Google review
I've visited this site twice now, once just touring throughout the day and the second time at night closer to Halloween when they allowed access to the "dungeon" I really find this place fascinating. They give you a map when you first come in which is extremely helpful. They have informational posters all throughout the buildings giving you all the tea about the history of the buildings and the inmates who served time there. It was very interesting to see. I love that they offer guided tours but they also allow you to self tour the site. I could spend hours there reading about all the inmates and the crimes that ultimately led them there. The price to get in is extremely reasonable. It's a great way to pass the time and have a really cool look into the past. Highly recommend if you happen to be in the Boise area!
Katelyn Opfar — Google review
Shout out to Kendra on Sunday afternoon tour, great explanation to make the place more interesting.
Cool stories and in depth stuff by her, totally worth the money
Kawee Chen — Google review
This place is always neat to visit. I've been several times, and it never gets old. The weapons museum is a bonus, and so is the gift shop. Definitely take your time to read all the little tidbits they have around. Place holds a lot of information and stories.
Katie Bell — Google review
This was such a neat experience. Friendly staff and very helpful. Visited in January and a jacket is a must since most everything is outdoors. Spent a lot of time visiting each building. Great for history buffs or to pass the time. Cheap tickets, too.
Rachael Anne — Google review
I love doing photo sessions here. The rustic feel is very picture worthy especially in the spring when the wildflowers are blooming. I have done a maternity, engagement and high school senior session here, a definite must see.
Foreign Perceptions Photography — Google review
What an interesting experience! I've toured a few prisons, but this one seemed different. I can't put my finger on it. Check it out and try to picture yourself there. It could change your thinking.
Cory Moore — Google review
Very cool. Amazing history and tons of great info. The staff are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. If you go to Boise this is a must see! Highly recommend the historic prison tour also- you won't regret spending the extra 8$. 5 stars all the way!
Sam Morris — Google review
Had the pleasure of taking a cemetery tour with Leslie. Incredibly informative and engaging. One of my favorite historical venues, and the cemetery tour is 100% worth it. Leslie is a fantastic guide; she is incredibly knowledgeable, and I can’t wait until the next event.
The Boise River Greenbelt is a stunning 25-mile trail that connects various parks and recreational areas, offering breathtaking views of the wildlife and riverside scenery. It features a well-maintained paved biking path suitable for all levels of cyclists, as well as pedestrians who can enjoy the lush vegetation along the entire route. Visitors have noted both the affordability and convenience of renting electric bikes or scooters to explore this beautiful trail further.
Simply an amazing bike and walking path along the fast running (9 May 2023) Boise River. Highly recommend.
Larry Willis — Google review
Beautiful paved bike trail. Passed bicyclists, scooters, and people walking. Biked from the Zoo to past Garden City. Trail ended on the east side of the river. Might be better to ride on the west side of the river. Will definitely be back and rent electric bikes and do all of the trail.
Rara Bee — Google review
I stayed at the Park Center Marriott and walked the Green Belt on my visit twice, once w a friend who brought her dog. We entered through the parking lot by the Refuge at Park Center. The path was paved for probably a mile and then was a dirt path but well maintained. There were lots of people walking dogs. You could walk down in the river bed in many spots to take photos. We saw tons of hawks, geese, and my friend saw a bald eagle. Apparently it’s a great spot for bird watchers who know other birds. People were very friendly and dogs were most on leashes and had good recall. You’d want boots on the dirt path this time of year as it had icy spots and was a little muddy but not bad. There were garbage cans along the path and people kept the area pretty free of trash.
Marty Wallace — Google review
Nice paved trail. Walk, run, hike, bike, etc. Beautiful surroundings. Picnic tables, restrooms.
Daniel Garcia RM — Google review
Such a lush vegetated place to walk or ride your bike. I walked the entire path then rode an electric scooter back to my car. The Spin app is so affordable and I got back very quick.
Cody Craven — Google review
We did the green belt from the stadium to Eagle. It is the prettiest stretch of the system. We saw owls, deer, beaver marks, and of course goslings. Beautiful riding.
Vicky Lightning — Google review
Best place for relaxing
TANIA SARKAR — Google review
Great place for all outdoor activities
Joey Neil — Google review
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Planes & flying memorabilia from WWI to the jet era are on display at this aviation museum.
I visited for the Kilroy Coffee event and had the wonderful and fleeting opportunity to meet and listen to several WWII veterans share their stories. I also met with many other veterans that served our great nation. The museum is great to walk around and just immerse yourself in history...not to mention, the team at the Warhawks Museum records Veterans stories so that they are preserved. We saw a safe that had thousands of discs, each representing a veteran.
Justin Whalen — Google review
Great experience walking through history! My father enjoyed seeing the planes , mirrors and flags. Definitely a wonderful asset for our community! If you live history, this museum will make you happy
tracy W — Google review
Just 20 min outside of boise. $14 entrance fee for adults. Worth it! We spent about 1.5 hours but could have spent more. A lot to read through. Many personal artifacts donated to make this place come to life. Local history. Planes to look at. Planes are functional and we learned they fly out every year in August. Many items in the gift shop. Restrooms in site. Wheelchair handicap accessible.
andrea garibay — Google review
This museum has a large collection of military history from people who served from the state of Idaho. Their plane collection is small, but the aircraft on the display are well maintained and still flown. They have 1 of 3 still flying P51c variants in the world.
There are two P40 Warhawks that have a list of Hollywood credits to their name as they were featured in several movies.
The main part of the museum is stories, posters, and gear used in the military from WW1 to Vietnam. There are plans we were told to add a 3rd wing to the museum with 2 more aircraft and stories/history from Vietnam to today.
Paul or docent was very knowledgeable and great with the kids. As we walked to the different displays, he shared the stories of the people they featured, which was fascinating (for the adults that is). The kids were more interested in the large gift shop, of course, that had a great selection of shirts, aviation centric gifts, and toys.
Adam Cook — Google review
A good American military museum preserves the tools of war but a great American military museum preserves the stories of the great Americans who used those tools to fight for freedom! This museum, so marvelously managed by Lou and his staff, is a jewel in the Idaho Treasure Valley. Take time to visit. Prepare to be amazed!
Dan Moore — Google review
This museum is definitely worth visiting if you are in the area. I recommend visiting on a day when you have plenty of time to spend here as the museum has a LOT of interesting exhibits that you will want to take your time looking at and reading about. The volunteers that work here are a wealth of information! Larry took me around and explained so many exhibits to me, as well as told me stories that I would otherwise never known about. The volunteers are happy to talk to you about all of it! We spent about 2-3 hours here and didn’t even make it a quarter of the way through the whole museum! There is a gift shop that you enter and exit through where you can purchase some souvenirs. Will make sure to visit again on a day when we can see the entire museum! Highly recommend visiting!
Kathy M. — Google review
Excellent privately owned museum! Organized, docents are informative, and history galore! Good for teenagers through grandparents! Highly recommend!
Claudia Lindsey — Google review
What a great collection of WWII memorabilia and aircraft! The museum is a must see if you are in the area. The air show was like being in a time machine. The old fighter planes, the folks in period dress and the knowledgeable announcers made the day complete. The addition of the F-35 Demo Team was pretty cool too. Highly recommended!
Alex A — Google review
Awesome museum that covers a lot of history. There is one exhibit that features my son in laws grand father from the Doolittle raid on Tokyo from WWII. I was privileged to have met with him on several occasions and to hear his accounts of what happened. History straight from the source! So glad to see him memorialized.
Chas Plantamura — Google review
Do not miss seeing this incredible museum!!! We loved it so very much that we bought a membership! We had the privilege of talking to several veterans and it helped to bring everything to life! The history, the stories, the many different artifacts, the planes....so much to see! Please plan to take some time to see it! You will not regret a moment!
Catherine Goltra — Google review
Warhawk air museum was a fantastic experience for the whole family. The air show was incredible with a great variety of aircraft. Exhibits were even more impressive and all of the staff were friendly. We'll be back every year for this wonderful event. Truly a must see for any local or passersby.
Dave I — Google review
One of the best air museums I have ever visited. The exhibits are wonderful and personal. Most every piece is accompanied with the airmans personal story. We spent 6 hours there the first day and then went back for another 4 the following morning. Support this museum....it's a rare jewel.
Dave Hargrave — Google review
My wife & I visited the museum recently with our 7 year old. The staff was very engaging and knowledgeable. My daughter was very excited to complete the scavenger hunt and earn a prize! This is an extremely well curated military museum with a friendly staff and cool gift shop too.
Joe M — Google review
The Warhawk Museum is an awesome place. It has all kinds of WW2, Korean War and Vietnam War related memorabilia, photos, stories, and most importantly, air planes. This is great for all ages. We recently attended the annual Warbirds Roundup, which I highly recommend.
Shawn Small — Google review
We absolutely loved Warhawk. The way they have the displays set up is awesome. Each display case has a binder that tells the life story of the veterans who donated the items. They have tons of reading material all around the museum, from training manuals to action reports to love stories. For the kids, they have a scavenger hunt throughout the museum. The staff was also very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. We spent 2 hours going through and could have spent the whole day. We will definitely be back. Thank you, Warhawk Air Museum, for everything you do for our veterans.
Brad Bishop — Google review
One of the best war museums I have ever been to. I appreciate all the space dedicated to things most museums wouldn't bother showing. They also have some very unique objects here. Took about 2 hours to go through but easily could have spent another hour or two.
Brandon Glatz — Google review
One of the best wartime museums I have ever been too. Very thoughtfully laid out. So many memoirs and artifacts donated by family members and veterans you need a couple days to take it all in. Marci is an amazing host and went well out of her way to accommodate us after hours for a private tour. AZ Wing Commemorative Air Force thanks you very much for the hospitality. God bless.
brandon slater — Google review
Thank you to everyone at the Warhawk Air Museum for putting together such an incredible collection of planes, vehicles, articles and artefacts.
The volunteer staff here were so generous with their time and offered up their personal connections with some of the exhibits here - it was truly an honour to listen to someone like Jim Dennis recount stories of his fathers time flying P-51’s over Mt Suribachi. As we move further away from the 1940’s it is more important than ever that we keep these veterans’ stories alive.
If you are in the area - make a stop to the Warhawk air museum you won’t regret it
The World Center for Birds of Prey is a visitor center and avian sanctuary where endangered birds of prey are kept and displayed. The property offers panoramic views over Boise, as well as a range of education activities related to these birds.
Truly loved this place! The staff is amazing and pricing is great for every budget and most importantly the entry feed goes to feeding the birds there and to help save endangered species like the California Condor through the sites breeding facilities! Amazing and informative place to visit with awesome displays of the birds housed here, such as the one I attended where the falcon flew around the room you're inside while the staff member explained the bird and the things the fund is doing to save the falcon and other birds of prey from extinction! I highly recommend this place for everyone to visit! If you can visit I highly encourage you to go to their website and donate money to help these birds survive and thrive well into the future!
joe mack — Google review
If you live in the Boise area become a member, if you're just visiting this place it is amazing and does amazing work so make it a must do while in Boise. The raptors here are incredible and love to put on a show, they are all full of character. The people that work/volunteer are also wonderful and welcoming and full of knowledge. I went on a Sunday during a visit to Boise and because I enjoyed it so much I came back on Monday even though I knew it was closed just so I could peek over the fence from the parking lot and see the California Condor again. There are also new enclosures being built. Parking is easy and free and the location is easy to find and in a great spot to look down on the City.
S D — Google review
This was a most EXCELLENT exciting experience and a MUST-DO for anyone living in the area, entertaining out of state family, or any just plain bird lover!! ❤️ Everything was SO IMPRESSIVE, but especially the birds!!! ✨The California Condors were my favorite to see. ✨ALSO: The Harpy Eagle!!! Just beyond impressed with their beautiful educational facility. The murals are so beautiful and really add aesthetically to the bird enclosures. They were doing LIVE RELEASES when we arrived and also had a Burrowing Owl showing whilst giving us information on their habit, nesting cycles, etc. ✨All of the staff and volunteer staff are wonderful and were dedicated in answering all of our questions. A SPECIAL THANK YOU to Allen, Penny/ Peggy (?-sorry!) and another young woman whose name I didn’t catch. Their Gift Shop is phenomenal, as well.
❤️ You know, it’d actually be a GREAT place, to take a date!!! During the weekday there was no more than 1/2 dozen people there.
Jennifer Carpenter — Google review
My in laws were visiting from out of town and love birds so we thought we would take them to the Birds of Prey and it was great! The birds there are just so beautiful. Make sure to go there when there is a show. They bring out different birds and it’s a very amazing educational experience.
Lexi Hampton — Google review
Very nice grounds, even a picnic.
We made it a family outing that ended up being very informative.
We enjoyed the sanctuary walk, we did not take the trail walk but it looked awesome. Great views of the Valley. From the looks of things much is being added in the very near future. Definitely worth a return visit. Restrooms are very clean
George Amaral — Google review
Amazing! Incredible! You will never get the opportunity to see these birds, hear them, learn about them! Incredible conservation and breeding program! Thank you to the people that work here!
Jennifer Barnes — Google review
I'm not a big fan of birds but this place almost converted me. The outdoor show is as up-close as you get, with birds dragging their feathers across your head as they fly over. Great variety of birds and demonstrations. Staff was clearly devoted to the cause. I think kids would think it both cool and scary and fascinating, so they'd be talking about it for days afterward. Price is family-friendly, too. Highly recommended.
Todd Beck — Google review
This is a very special place. The work they do is incredibly important. There have been recent renovations to the gift shop/entrance area; very sleek and inviting. The only reason I didn't rate it higher is because we'd love to see a few more displays. We will keep going so our entrance fees help support additional expansion and projects. I highly recommend it.
Suzy Nesbella — Google review
I loved this Center so much that I purchased a Family Annual Pass! Being up close to a Bald Eagle was amazing in itself, but watching them fly?!? Mind blowing!
We were able to see 2 presentations as well, done by the volunteers & staff. Very knowledgeable and willing to answer questions. Enjoyed the indoor museum as well. So much information and birds of prey to see… both alive and taxidermies. Great gift shop as well! Unique, fun family adventure!
Cristen Short — Google review
They're building a new compound to really show off their collection of raptors, but the long history of conservation of the hunting birds of the wild is why we loved supporting this organization. It's amazing seeing the condors in an enclosure that is bigger than what they had but it's still far too small for them to really fly. The new buildings and enclosures should be amazing, but they look to be at least as year or from being complete at this point (August 2022). The educational shows every few hours are good. The library on falconry is the real treasure.
Liralen Li — Google review
It's very nice. A zoo for Predator birds. It's cool. They have three shows a day. Seniors $12, an adults $10. I missed the kids price. You can call a head. An Hiking trails with points of interest, As well There's a points of interest road you can drive, an takes you down to over look the Shake river,as well as Swan falls dam. I'll definitely be going back. You'll want to plan to spend some time. Maybe 4hrs. Pack a lunch. An bring your binoculars, an camers.
Dana Lutes — Google review
This was my 1st time visiting the Center and I am so impressed! What a Gorgeous place ! They put on live Talks -scheduled several times a day. Stephanie is the Curator and she's the Woman in my photo. Stephanie told us a lot of valuable information about Vultures and Birds of Prey plus showed us Lucy & Oliver ! Lucy is the Turkey Vulture & Oliver is the African Owl. If one enjoys Birds and want to see unusual ones this place is a Must -See !
Nancy — Google review
This is one of the nicest bird sanctuaries that I've ever had the pleasure of visiting. The overall exhibit is amazing and the must-see falconry demonstrations are world class. Add in the incredible Falconry Archives Museum and it is just a fascinating experience for lovers of Birds of Prey, or just birds and nature, in general. Kudos to your efforts and your knowledgeable, helpful and awesome staff.
Richard Mm — Google review
Can't say enough good things about this place. It's a hidden gem. They do amazing work to save birds of prey! Go to their Fall Flights presentation if you can. Watch all sorts of birds of prey fly right by you. Then go into the facility and you can see Condors, a Harpy Eagle, Bald Eagle and many, many other birds of prey.
Troy Browne — Google review
We make an annual visit to the Fall Flights and I highly recommend you do the same! It's an incredible learning experience and so fun too. For fans of raptors, or those on the fence, you'll find it hard to not want to get invested in protecting these vital parts of the ecosystem.
D-James Button — Google review
Literally yes eagle hawk condor bird show slay. Highly recommend. A peregrine falcon flew over my head and I will never be the same. Also the eagle was awesome and there are even cute lil owls!!!!!! Amazing gift store too for such a small sanctuary. Lovely.
Eden Simmons — Google review
I absolutely loved this experience. We went during the winter so it was pretty quiet. Make sure to go when they have shows (about every two hours) because they do free flying with a raptor and explain some of the conservation process. This has been one of my favorite conservation experiences.
Gwendolyn Anderson — Google review
I was with the WSU Raptor Club for a day trip to the World Center for Birds of Prey. We were given a unique presentation of "Pretzel," a burrowing owl, an in depth discussion about the California Condor recovery program and we attended the 3PM outdoor flying presentation of a Turkey Vulture and an Eagle Owl. Many improvements to the center have been made since my last visit over 20 years ago. Keep up the good raptor recovery programs!
Douglas Bube — Google review
What a thrilling and beautiful experience! The staff are knowledgeable and friendly, and are passionate about these magnificent creatures. There are free educational shows and so much to learn From the rare, huge California Condors to the small, incredibly fast Perigrine falcons, this is a Don't Miss treasure. .
Emilie Cartoun — Google review
The volunteers are so helpful telling us all about the birds of pray. Look at the website and schedule your visit to make sure you see it live demonstration with the birds.
Santa Christopher — Google review
What a great day! Website said most people spend 60-90mins there but we spent more like 150 mins! Had to stick around to watch two live flight shows! Special thanks to volunteers Leo and George! They were fantastic hosts!
Sparks Marina Park is a 77-acre lake retreat with sandy beaches, walking and biking paths, and plenty of trees. It offers various recreational activities such as windsurfing, sailing, swimming, scuba diving, fishing, and boating. The park also features volleyball courts, a dog park, playgrounds, picnic areas, and showers. Visitors can enjoy strolling along the paved path that encircles the lake or launch paddle boards or kayaks from the beaches.
It is a really beautiful place to hang out in the evening, the weather is quite nice and you can see a beautiful sunset. There’s a public restroom you can use with a water fountain in case you’re thirsty. It is definitely a place I would recommend for checking out if you ever get the chance. 👍👍👍
T Chen — Google review
Just love the Marina. You can create great memories here. It's great for walks, family fun, pictures, pet friendly. Evenings time is beautiful.
Blanca Rodriguez — Google review
The walk around is nice, and the area is gorgeous. They have a play area that is fenced in, so you can keep track of your little ones. The play area has lots of things to keep the kids entertained. It's unique! Not a lot of parks offer so much to keep their imaginations wandering. We were very impressed!
If you bring a dog, there is a spot to let them off of the leash to wander and explore. Keep in mind that even though the majority of the area is fenced in, the fence does not meet the water and there is a large area they can run through to get back on to the main walk.
There are ducks, geese and lots of squirrels running around. So be prepared for your dog to run off to try to make friends.
There is a place where you can leave cans of food for those who need it. ❤️
A new addition is being added on for anyone who truly appreciates America and all we stand for. When we went there, they were preparing the area for the unveiling, I believe, on July 1st. Stop in and check it out. It brought proud tears to my eyes. The Constitution, Articles of Confederation, and the Declaration of Independence are included. It's not just part of history class. There is a reason they were made. Read them. They apply to today as much as they did when they were written. So much to be thankful for.
The Marina has places for fishing and from what we heard from a local fisherman, they keep the water well stocked with fish.
There's a swimming area and geocache spots. Part of the marina is right next to Legends.
Check it out. There's something for everyone.
Maite Baker — Google review
Nice 2 mile around walk. New children's play area being installed. All the wildlife to see
DAN PICK — Google review
This a great place to go for a walk. There are clean bathrooms and brand new playground for those who limited abilities. The dog walking is excellent with an area for dogs to swim in the warm months and run with joyous freedom.
Eric Ruud — Google review
It's a great place for children. Very interactive. The downside are the restrooms 🚻 and the beach ⛱️ area. The lake needs desperate cleanup as well as the beach area.
Tattoo Ruiz — Google review
Amazing, beautiful. Great place to clear your mind.
Ilgvars Leinišs — Google review
Easy parking, clean. A great place to walk your dog. Currently under construction to add a beautiful veterans memorial.
Keep your eyes open as there are many different birds to see while walking the pathway. The pathway goes completely around the lake.
Shari Souza — Google review
This is a beautiful place for a quick jog or to walk your dog! Visited this place in the summer and it was scenic that we spent an entire evening in this park.. It's about a 3 mile loop with a dog park and even volley ball nets. Definitely recommend!
Hiranmayi Upadhyayula — Google review
I love tanning here! There are friendly geese and ducks living here- please don't chase them or litter as this is their home. Let's keep this park nice by picking up after ourselves and being respectful to nature- so many cool critters live in and around the Marina and we are lucky to enjoy this little gem in our community. Thank you to the staff who keep this place clean and safe! The bathrooms are always clean and smelling fresh and as far as I know nobody has drowned yet in the Marina! That's pretty alright, keep up the good work!
Zee — Google review
Nice place for a solitary stroll in the morning, or a crowded one in the afternoon. Has a huge brand new playground, picnic areas, a beach w volleyball nets, and grass areas (watch out for duck droppings though).You can take out your paddleboard or fishing boat, or cast from the docks. Marina even has a concession stand with Hotdogs & Root Beer Floats. Plus you can stop along the pathway at the Water Bar and have an adult beverage on their huge patio. Really nice, no/low cost place in Sparks to bring ones family for the day.
JD Rob — Google review
We luv this park area, always a pleasurable day 2 let the German shepherd take us 4 a walk. Beautiful day 2 walk da GSD! She luvz it here. Always a great time 2 walk the park trail.
Paul Joseph — Google review
Absolutely beautiful. There is a path that goes around the water making it a great trail to walk your dogs on. It's a little over 2 miles if you walk all the way around.
Joleen — Google review
It was beautiful out today, not the weather, it was cold and windy, but I was walking with the most beautiful girl in the whole world. My wife. I love you.
Mikey Alfonso — Google review
Great place to walk. Bathroom was very clean and warm. Lots of parking..really great !
Jo Ann Young — Google review
Lovely walking path around the whole park, with storefront on one side including food and a coffee shop. The park itself is designed for kids of all abilities to enjoy and participate, very cool things for kids to enjoy. Many wheelchair accessible items for kids. Lots of seating for parents or an afternoon family lunch. Dog park is nice and has two areas for different sizes dogs. Would recommend seeing it
Lauren DeRouen — Google review
I would say this place is perfect but it's kind of overcrowded, and sometimes has a very weird smell.
Doesn't take away from the fact that it's beautiful though! It also has a great dog park where the doggos can swim, and a nice path!
Sunsets and sunrises are spectacular here as well!
Nichole — Google review
Sparks Marina Park is a beautiful lake surrounded by mountains with a paved walking trail. I found it peaceful and enjoyed watching the ducks and swans in the water
Bill Keegan — Google review
A beautiful place to walk, jog, do some fishing, swim, or just relax. I would even dare to say do some sightseeing, because there is just a lot of beautiful and poetic homes and gardens, picturesque restaurants, coffee shops, bars and grills, and a lovely brand new playground for the children. There’s also a nearby outlet mall, movie theater, and a brand new casino.
This water park features a variety of slides, pools and attractions for the whole family to enjoy. There's a lazy river, wave pool and more to keep you busy all day long. Outside food is not allowed in the park, so pack some snacks if you plan on visiting!
Even when this place is packed it's still fun. So much to do. Kids didn't like the orange wave slide. Their little backs and bums poke through the bottom of the tube and they said it was rough on their back. We'll just be avoiding this ride until they fill the tube better. No harm done.
Alex Mercer — Google review
Mini golf is pretty good. Our group made arrangements at a group rate. Somehow we didn’t make it onto the list that’s OK. It was only one dollar more. $11 each for 18 holes. The kids had a great time that’s what really mattered.!!! It was a little crowded at noon. We let people go in front of us we’re slow golfers lol.
Sheryl Miller — Google review
Get the Season Pass if you live close. (Saves mucho money 💰 🤑 💸)
You get 10% Food Discounts and a special Large size cup from them you get filled for only $1.00.
Clean place.
Lazy River, Wave Pool, there are (5) different Little Kiddy slides in the Kiddy Pool area...
You can get a double or single tube for a few bucks; use it everywhere.
They have FREE, red ones, small but they work.
The food is cooked fresh except for the
Pizza👎... Weird; no sauce taste, strange melted cheese??🤪🤯🤪
Really nice, Taco Chicken Salad.
Very nice chicken fingers with fries.
If you have 2/3 Littles; JUST BUY ONE!!!
Go back and buy another if u need to.
There is a bar there, in the middle area of The Lazy River, if you have bigger kids and want some adult fun.
You can bring in an EMPTY Camelback or thermos and get ice water for free.
There are some shaded areas. Bring your own towels. And sunblock/sunscreen; you can buy any there!!
All in all; great day.
Oh, if you're over 60....$12.99 to get in!!!
Nice family day. Or couples day!!!
Jody Miller — Google review
this is a great water park! they have a wide range of water rides from toddler level to extreme thrills! they also have a wave pool and lazy river if you're looking for something more calm. they sell drinks and snacks... but they're a bit pricey for the quality. overall, 5/5 stars!!
Kaylin Xie — Google review
Super fun day! We reserved the Copacabana area. It was covered and protected from the sun. Came with indoor and outdoor chairs. Safe and an iPad to order food. Food was brought to the cabana very quickly within a matter of minutes. The kids had a blast and so did the adults.
Rose Picard — Google review
Awesome way to spend a day either as a couple or as a family. We found out season passes get sold out in March/April so buy them as soon as they open sales and also book cabanas ahead of time, too. It’s hard to book Saturday cabanas unless you do them a month or more ahead. But they have great food and alcohol! It’s so much fun. Included are pictures of the smallest cabana (for 10 people) which includes indoor and outdoor seating facing the wavepool. You can get great regular seating though as long as you arrive as soon as they open!
Karolina S (Lena S) — Google review
My grandkids loved it! My 7 yo granddaughter was able to get on all the rides... 2 spots for babies, young kids to play and slide. Food was reasonably priced...they don't skimp on the fries. I recommend buying the souvenir cup...its a $1 refill...also bring your own clear water jug or cup. Free water refills. Get there early to find a seat in the shade....but honestly we didn't sit down much because we were getting wet. We didn't rent the tubes...there were plenty for the rides when needed...but it was a weekday and not a weekend. And buy water shoes...so many adults and kids burning their feet. Its worth it to have them on.
Overall my family and I will definitely be coming back
Helen Almengor — Google review
One of the best places to do Birthdays or just to go and have fun! Through the years we have been going to the Water Park and to the year Round Coconut Bowl, is a nice and safe family place centrally located. We love to go bowling with my kids, and they have made many additions to the place.
Aidelis Leon (Realtor®) — Google review
Great place to take the kids for summer. We got a season pass last year, and it's worth it if you plan on going A LOT. Has several water slides at different levels of advancement, so there's a wide range to choose from-9 slides plus a lazy river and a wave pool. The only thing I wish, (because we go sooo much), is that there were a few more slides to choose from, as sometimes you get tired of the same ones over and over and over again. Maybe add a new one every few years? I know. A big request. But wouldn't that be great?? Overall 8 out of 10. My kiddos on the other hand, would say 10 outta 10.
Mmm Kay — Google review
We went to Wild Island Family Adventures as a family, with the oldest being 68 and the youngest 3-yrs old and and all had a truly fun time there. There are many reclining lounge chairs and many chairs just for the little ones. There are several huge water slides. There is also an area in an adjacent building to go-carts, bowling, laser tag and an arcade, if the water park isn't your thing. There are lockers you can rent from rva small fee, which we found very helpful. There are also big inner tube floats, with some accommodating two riders. The young people who work there were all courteous and helpful.
Judy Stuard — Google review
Used to be a good bargain to get the passes, but honestly the price no longer justifies the product. It's the same park that it was five years ago: same slides, same non-existent pools, same food. We went frequently last summer and realized it was a waste of money because my kiddo got bored with the lack of change in the past 5 years of passes. Also, when I can 2 annual passes to Six Flags for the price of 1 season pass here, I don't see the value anymore. And the premium passes? Forget about it! Not worth the price just to bring an extra guest when it's more than double the price of a regular pass.
This place is alright. The diner is pretty nice and the price is right. The slots aren't the newest but they are in good repair. The staff are really friendly and it seems like they knew every regular. There is no hotel but the holiday Inn next door is solid. Fine place to stop on the road for a meal and some slots.
JP Allen — Google review
We had a really enjoyed lunch together for a needed treat. Club sandwich with cole slaw we shared. Told waitress we were sharing our order.
Waitress understood and assisted willingly.
The meal was just what I wanted and how I
wanted it prepared. Really, really enjoyed our service with the satisfaction I expect and feel we deserved. I want to say thanks to the restaurant for their quality.
David Will — Google review
Good variety of games but don't pay out as often as most places in Fallon. The food is really good & pies are excellent. They have clean restrooms . Only complaint would be that it takes forever to get a drink
Mike Ohara — Google review
The casino is ok great for slot machines and roulette they offer black jack as well. The only down side is the place is like walking into cloud of smoke . We've gon multiple times but cant stand it for more the 30 min because the smoke is so bad
Stephen Haefner — Google review
Food was great, prepared perfectly. I had the Haymaker Burger (Patty/cheddar cheese/bacon/egg), Wife had the BLT w/ crispy hot fries and fresh side salad. Props to our waitress (Raven I believe). Drinks were never empty, got the check and togo boxes promptly. Was a nice change of pace compared to other places in Fallon.
Shon Nutting — Google review
Me and my wife are new to Fallon and looking for good places to eat here in locally.
We stopped by Stockman's Cafe and had the worst service and food that was not worth the price.....
Could have made a lifetime
Customer
SCOTT G.
scott gordon — Google review
Bar staff are "on their game" - I've always get great service from them.
I also recommend checking out their "bar food" menu. You can eat at the bar while playing machines, or in the adjacent lounge if you don't want to gamble. This menu is scaled-down, priced right & tasty. I believe it's the best burger in town, but if you have kids, you'll have to eat in the coffee shop, where prices are higher.
Trim Trentham — Google review
It's the place to eat in Fallon the soup is home made &all food is very good they have one of the best real chef in town like I said the soup is made every day by avery nice cook from way back& she is the best.
sam morales — Google review
Very very spendy food had no flavor and over cooked. 16.00 for meatloaf and 8.00 for a small bowl of soup. Crazy times. The Depot has better food and prices. Would not recommend. Wait staff was very grumpy and dressed unprofessional. Stockmans has really gone down hill from what they used to be. The menu is becoming less and less not alot of choice. Its sad to see.
Zeeta Augello — Google review
I like Stockman's as it has lamb and Prime Rib on the menu (it is surprising that not every steak place has these selections). I like either the crab cakes or the toasted raviolis as an appetizer. I always have the French Onion soup with my meal. The food is decent for the price and this is not a place that requires its patrons to dress so jeans and a t-shirt are acceptable here.
David Walsh — Google review
Had breakfast; pancakes, eggs, bacon, & hash browns. The food was delicious and the coffee was wonderful!
Lucy — Google review
It would have been nice if they put the football on the bigger TVs at the bar instead of above one of your poker tables and maybe had the volume so you can at least hear what was going on
Fred Gothan — Google review
Breakfast at the Stockman Cafe, inviting atmosphere, good food and friendly staff, a perfect combination
Chuck Farnham — Google review
The service was fantastic. Our food was incredibly disappointing. It was like it had been prepped and only warmed up. Mashed potato's were cold on the outside and hot inside. Clearly microwaved. Charred chicken was so badly charred it was inedible. We did not complain because it was not the servers fault. I would not recommend eating here for the price.
Znl O'Shea — Google review
I always have fun at stockman's..... Not that winning is easy, but it's mostly a friendly environment.. ppl can get super loud so I suggest brining ear plugs....😏😁
Lana Baltazar — Google review
Amazing night! Dinner service with Heather was excellent! The Cedar Plank Salmon was perfect! Definitely worth the price and then some!
Great place for a date night, dinner with friends to catch up on life, or eating solo. Thank you for a wonderful evening.
Nicely restored old building. Original, other than public flush toilets. Very knowledgeable volunteer and they sell tickets to the various attractions such as mine tours and train tours, ghost tours, etc.
Jeff “Texas Jeff” Venable — Google review
We love traveling to VC and a few times a year, it’s like walking back into the early 1900’s, we enjoy shopping and checking out the ghost tours at The Washoe Club and Mackay Mansion. I highly recommend coming to this adorable old town!
Tami Saner — Google review
The woman who helped us was very sweet and helpful. Some of the places only accept cash and you can prepay with a card here. Gave us a ton of information and a map. Showed us where things were that we had payed for on the map and gave us their current hours since this is their off season.
Khristina Dalin — Google review
Great place to learn about the local attractions and their hours. Nice public restrooms as well.
Odin Palen — Google review
This place is tiny inside, but you definitely get a sense of so much history in here.
People who work here are super nice and so much to look at.
This was one of the stops for Hot August Nights poker run. One of these days, I'd love to walk around.
Lynn Eglan — Google review
The Virginia City Visitor Center is a great place to star a visit of the Old Western cute gold mining town Virginia with many of its original buildings still standing today. You can easily spend a full day visiting the many bars, restaurants, candy and souvenir stores along the Main Street and many original homes from the time. There are many details to pay attention to while strolling the old western style wooden sidewalks. People are generally friendly, but the city can be crowded on weekends and holidays. By all means worth a visit while in Nevada.
Philippe Jacques Kradolfer — Google review
Love the place! Its like taking you back from old country ... nice people. Lots of shops to get souvenirs. Ice cream in waffle cone is the best to beat the heat. Dont forget to stop by and buy sweets before you leave. They have ATM machines. Please donate when u use their bathroom to keep the area nice and clean. But we find one rude grumpy male parking attendant. It was a nice experience.
Imelda V — Google review
I love this place. We enjoy spending the day here at least a few times a years.
Sasha Tuttle — Google review
Barney Fife cops in the town with nothing to do but give out parking tickets for $195. Evidently they voted to charge this absolutely ridiculous amount of money just recently and low and behold the cops are now all over town looking for tiny infractions to raise revenue, praying on tourists struggling to find a parking spot. When I returned to my car the guy next to me who also had a ticket pointed at mine. We both tried to figure out what we had done wrong because it didn't say "No Parking". There was around 12 cars with parking tickets just in that general area. They were also camped out at each end of the town nailing anyone driving in above the 20mph limit which drops well before you get into the town. Total speed trap. This is a tiny town and yet the cops were all over the place looking for any tiny thing a tourist might do wrong. You want to cost the businesses in your town tourism then this is the way to do it. I used to take visiting friends and family to see the town all the time. Never again!
Steve Richardson — Google review
The town was so cute and full of fun shops. Very interesting if you’re a history/mining buff like me and my husband. Everyone was very friendly except the lady at the Visitors center. Didn’t seem to want to give information on the town (even though that’s her job) and wasn’t excited to be there . Other than that, we had a great day.
Kaitlin kellett — Google review
Small but nice visitor center, with a very informative and helpful gentleman at the counter named James. Appreciated the restroom, brochures, map, and tips on how to visit the cemetery and access its audio tour. We’ll come back another time for the saloon & mine tour next door.
Christine G — Google review
They have a bar crawl on the same night as the Christmas parade. Town is filled with drunk people filling the streets so bad that the good folks in the parade could barely navigate down C street. Put the bar crawl on a different night ffs.
Larry Battaglia — Google review
Cool little miner ghost town. A bit on the creepy side. But either than that it is well worth the find. Very tiny very little to see unless you are into paranormal then ive heard they have a tour of one of their hotels established 1859.
Alejandro Barrios — Google review
Nice gentleman helped me get tickets for the trolley, made recommendations, and gave me this map (pic attached). Silly little tourist town with all kinds of nostalgia from growing up in the area.
B Hydrick — Google review
This town is amazing. So much history and beautiful scenery! People are friendly and service everywhere is awesome!
The Washoe Club Museum & Saloon is a famous establishment dating back to 1862, known for its rich history and paranormal activities. The museum portion of the venue features exhibits showcasing its intriguing past, while ghost tours provide visitors with a firsthand experience of the supernatural. Tickets are priced at $8 per person, which also provides a $1 discount on drinks purchased from the saloon's bar.
Great place if you are into haunted places and paranormal stuff. Tickets are $8 and tours start every hour, as for now the last one was at 5pm but better call them to double check. Ticket give you 1$ off drinks at the bar
Sergii Chupryna — Google review
A fun place to visit and get some history and a drink. Very dog friendly. Two dollars or a drink will get you access to the museum in back, along with the crypt. They also have a full tour of all floors available to purchase.
Ally F — Google review
Great place to grab a drink and take a haunted tour! Our tour guide was really informative and had great personal photos and audio to share with us. You get $1 off your beverage at the bar if you show them your tour tickets.
lauren — Google review
Very cool place to stop by. Drinks were good and cheap, but the tour was the neat thing. Interesting history and the tour was done well. I'd recommend checking it out if you're into history or ghost things.
Joe Peterson — Google review
Our tour guide was amazing, very knowledgeable and made the tour really fun and original. I will be doing it again!
jim Gould — Google review
So interesting! Very informative guide, so many fascinating stories. Definitely has some spooky factors (see dolls…). Very fun experience.
Melissa Sherwood — Google review
What an incredible place. Hanging out at the bar is a great experience. The ghost tours are definitely worth it. 30 to 40 minutes upstairs on the second and third floor and more.
Mike Scherback — Google review
Outstanding place to visit while in Virginia city. For ten bucks of so you get access to the whole place to explore and take it all in. This place is one hundred percentage creepy. The third floor is possible the most haunted of the whole building. Fun for the whole family , no doubt about it!
enrique verduzco — Google review
I wish I took pictures but I did an overnight there. I caught spirits. Haunted but good people. Haha. The people that work there. So friendly and nice. The people in Virgina City are just nice in general. I'm coming back for that drink though.
Hayden Bedolla — Google review
We had a wonderful time looking around the museum and doing the ghost tour!
Kaylea Campbell — Google review
Took the tour it was very informative but stay with the group because getting off on your own is spooky.
My wife took a picture in the mirror and swears she caught a shadow figure behind the door.
Blow up the pic and see what you think!
Patrick Bouillion — Google review
Great place to have a drink then do the tour. Keep in mind you can see the museum, spiral staircase, and stone room (crypt) in the back without doing the tour. Tour was worth the $10 but might be a bit unexciting for those that don't buy into the whole ghost/supernatural thing. If you are tight on time (or money) and aren't a Ghost enthusiast, you wouldn't be sorry you missed the tour but otherwise I'd say it's definitely in the top 4 things to do in this little historic town.
Tour guide was informative but definitely was catering to the Ghost Hunter Crowd but I refrained from asking hard questions in order to not impede on the other people's enjoyment. Kids in the group loved it. In the Winter, bundle up as the tour is in the unheated area of the building. Didn't eat here but bar service was great.
Jeff C — Google review
First time doing a ghost tour and it’s very disappointing. Unknowledgeable and rude ghost tour host who is pushing you through the rooms quickly while telling you that she has a time limit. There was a total of 5 of us and 3 people at the bar. Rude bartender. I’m sensitive to spirits and didn’t pick up anything. The scariest part of the tour was the unsafe conditions of the building. It would have been more interesting learning more about the building. The history of the Crypt was very interesting otherwise just another want to be haunted tourist trap building.
Phun Lai — Google review
LOVED it! Very cool, with LOTS of history to it. It was even on the program "Ghost Adventures."
John Swanson — Google review
A definite stop if you are a paranormal fan. The tour was entertaining and allowed you to roam around. You were free to take photos, record video and basically anything paranormal related.Our tour guide was really nice and knew interesting tidbits. Afterwards we went to the museum where ghost adventures played on a loop. Visit the bar and spend time talking to the bartender. She is an incredibly nice person and is willing to share her experiences at the Washoe. I had a blast and really enjoyed myself. The tour costs $10 and occurs every hour and ends in the museum. The museum is $2 but if you are drinking they let you in.
Jax Luger — Google review
This was a really fun saloon. The bartender was really nice. And the drinks were well made. I did not go on the ghost tour, but the museum was fun all be it small. The museum is free with a drink purchase or $2 a person. I did like how clean the bathroom was.
Beautiful Church beautifully located you can not asked for more seeing all the views behind. Also, all the interior all the woodwork such as benches rails, divisions pillars and sealing are absolutely beautiful plus all the stain glass windos amazing. Also, a person at the church store is a very nice, pleasant man can share some information about the town.
Darius Zeb — Google review
Of all the tours we did in Virgina City Pat our tour guide at St. Mary's museum, was by far the most knowledgeable. He also does tours at the Sutro Tunnel. My wife and I really enjoyed our time here. The church is beautiful and very peaceful. Since Virginia City was full of Irish Catholic minners the churches history is really a great place to get a history of the city.
lauren boyer — Google review
Very nice church with a small gift shop. The have a museum at the bottom. Please take a minute to talk the the gentleman that works there. He is full of knowledge and information. He is like a walking wikipedia for the town.
Jedi Master ASU — Google review
Bring my kids up here every few years and they enjoy it. Love seeing the historical artifacts. Love the murals that are painted on the wall.
Lisa Hawkins — Google review
Beautiful Catholic church in Virginia city. It's a must see if traveling to or through this old historic town.
L G — Google review
Wonderful Church. Old pipe organ, choir sounded great ! Father's homily was clear and understandable. Make sure and visit the Museum. Also there is a wine sold in the gift shop that benefits the upkeep of the Church.
The chardonnay is really good.
Glenn Wilson — Google review
Beautiful Church that has a museum and gift shop. Staff have a lot knowledge experience and knowledge of the history of the church. Museum has religious artifacts from other churches from all over.
John Till — Google review
Beautiful & historic church. Loved it!
John Swanson — Google review
This church is gorgeous inside and out. I loved the ceiling beams the most. The wood beams are really a work of art. There's a gift shop at the entrance where you can buy postcards or candles to light. A museum in the basement that's really cool to see with a lot of old photos and memorabilia.
Melissa Jones — Google review
Entering St. Mary in the Mountains is like walking into God’s House.
Architecture built without power in the 17 hundreds is among the classic Cathedrals in all of history.
Nick Nicosia — Google review
History of this church is phenomenal and the beauty speaks for itself.
Thermal springs with scenic mountain views accessed by a dirt track with some camping.
We had a wonderful time visiting here a few days after a big winter storm. We had a 4WD vehicle + chains in the front tires, and the road wasn’t plowed but there were other tire tracks on the road. We were the only ones here for a while around mid-day, and then two other cars showed up as we were leaving. Definitely not crowded on a weekday in the winter! One pool was too hot, one was lukewarm, one was freezing, and one was just the right temperature (although shallow). I would definitely come here again in the off-season.
Mo McBirney — Google review
At Travertine Hot Spring you may choose to soak in the waters, the awesome Eastern Sierra scenery, the unique geological site or all three simultaneously.
It's only a short distance between the trailhead and one of the most popular bathing sites made possible by the hot spring, but there are several other locations to be found by hiking around the area which is also the best way to explore the topography and understand the curious geology.
Be sure to check the temperature of the water before plunging. At it's source the hot spring can be too hot to touch, though most of the pools range from hot-tub like temperatures to luke warm.
Located just south of Bridgeport, and just a mile off the 395, follow Jack Sawyer road to the parking lot, trailhead and restrooms. Jack Sawyer road is a mostly dirt road but is easy to traverse. Easily accessible hot spring are rare, so expect this site to be crowded on weekends, and expect a diverse crowd of people. Clothing is optional here.
Stuart Green — Google review
The springs are definitely relaxing. The people who you meet can definitely keep you entertained. The road out to the springs is definitely not for low clearance vehicles.
Angela Frankel — Google review
Was on my bucket list to check out in the hot springs tour vacation and it did not disappoint only thing is it's well known and there was a lot of people. That said I think the best pool is right by the parking lot It's the deepest cleanest and warmest of all of them although it is a must to go see The main attraction.
Guru D — Google review
This place gets packed so I recommend going on a weekday however there are of pools both got and cold so explore around and find one that empty and enjoy!
Jonathan Brecheisen — Google review
The BEST hot springs in the area. There’s quite a few around but this one is easily my top favorite. It has the best walking distance, temperatures, and dispersed camping right outside the entrance. It also gives you the best view while you’re relaxing. There’s quite a few pools in the area so make sure you walk around to find the good ones.
KICKING ROCKS CLUB — Google review
Travertine Hot Springs is an incredible place to visit with multiple small hot tub size hot springs to relax in and enjoy the amazing surrounding scenery. There are also a few short trails to hike around the spring if you prefer that as an alternative.
Brendan Kiely — Google review
Great RV hot springs despite 1.1 mile drive on graded road. A little rough, but not bad. Drove <5 mph. We are a 30 foot Tiffin Class-A towing Jeep. We did have to unhook the tow to turn around at the end. Officially no camping, but we were one of 5 or 6 other campers and no one complained. Note: would be difficult for 40+ foot RV to turn around.
David Manpearl — Google review
Beautiful hot spring overlooking Eastern Sierra snow capped mountains. Multiple tubs with different heat levels. The place seemed busy but plenty of space for all to rest and relax. Definitely a must to experience
Jacklin Khalsa — Google review
Beautiful spot! Travertine walls, 2 small hot springs, and beautiful views! Didnt take pics of the pools because people were soaking. 2 very small pools, can only fit 3 average people in the deeper one. Water is nice temperatures!
Jonathan Hamilton — Google review
This place is amazing. Great that it's free and open to the public. People need more nature..
chickenpotpie43 — Google review
We found the perfect place with a view and a pool perfect for two people! Well worth the drive.
Rebecca Chamberlin — Google review
Love this spot. Please respect the etiquette.
Leave No Trace
Respect the Land and the Indigenous People it Belongs to
No Glass! Stay hydrated.
Be Polite, Folks. Speak quietly, teach children.
Skip the Bath Products that day. (and body fluids please)
Nudity IS Hot Springs Etiquette.
No dogs.
Is it Cool to Take Photos? NOT if someone is in the pools.
Don't Forget Your Towel!
Be Prepared to Share.
Stefanie Lee — Google review
Was very beautiful the springs where warm hot an cold. The view alone was worth it loved it the people where nice an welcoming.. wonder time can't wait to go back..
Melissa Steele wren — Google review
I made a quick stop here and had a great time here.
The road to the springs is bumpy, not suited for low clearance vehicles, but well sign posted and its obvious when you get there. There is a restroom at the parking area and 3 or 4 other cars there parked when we arrived.
The springs themselves are a bit hidden and not posted but the trails are clear. It took us 30 minutes of walking around before we found the best pool. The water was clear and really hot - almost too hot to get into.
Great little place for a stop-off and cool down.
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Bodie State Historic Park preserves a Gold Rush ghost town that is frozen in time. The park is located east of Bridgeport, about 7 miles south of Sonora. Visitors can walk among the buildings that date back to the Gold Rush days and learn about the way of life during this period.
Visiting from Australia, I always wanted to see a real ghost town in USA. This was a must visit place for us. Definitely a detour but we didn't at all regret this. Lots to see and take photos of so make sure you are prepared to get snap happy. You have to spend several hours here and not rush it to truly appreciate Bodie. Well preserved and looked after.
Helen Di Domenico — Google review
I love walking around historic sites and Bodie is no exception. Much bigger than anticipated, you can walk around between old buildings and enter one or two. You can look into the windows of most houses though and see what living spaces were like back then: Mainly super small... There is a jail, a barber shop, a fire station and a lot more. Highly recommended and worth the few miles drive on the unpaved road.
Volker Kueffel — Google review
A must do! If the road is open, go!! This place has been on my Eastern Sierra bucket list for ages and I finally got up there. It was absolutely worth it!
Pictures do not do this place justice. Firstly, it’s cash only for the entrance fee and the last 3 miles of the road to get there are gravel. Just be aware of this and drive slow to avoid creating a massive dust cloud.
As for Bodie itself, there are approx. 50 buildings still standing from the town including mines, houses, churches, a schoolhouse, and even a gas station. You can look inside the windows of almost all of the buildings and see artifacts from the late 1800’s onward. The buildings are kept in a state of “arrested decay”, meaning they are just falling apart from the point at which they were abandoned.
It’s interesting to note that the town once held 8,000 people and only 5% of the town is still there. California State Senators and even Herbert Hoover’s (US President) brother lived there!
All in all, the park has an eerie sense of peace to it. A bit haunting but a stark reminder of California’s founding. You can expect to spend about 2-3 hours here
Paul Matelski — Google review
Bodie ghost town was super impressive. I personally didn't realize how large it was or how well preserved it is. This town is so expansive you really need to make a day trip out of it. We stopped here on our way back from a day trip just 30 mins before closing. First, I gotta say the staff were very friendly and welcoming. They never told us to leave even though we stayed past closing. It was very cold so we really rushed through about the first 1/4 of the town with our 2 dogs before leaving. The structures are so well preserved, yet they appear to be left untouched. All of the homes and buildings we looked in still had very old furnishings and objects that were clearly degraded by time & elements. I personally appreciate that nothing appears to be restored...its very authentic, just how I would expect a ghost town to be. There was one home that you can walk into which was very cool. My fiance & I plan to visit again and spend a day here. It's an incredible place.
Aura Nissa — Google review
Always a nice time visiting Bodie! We spent 90-minutes walking through the town and reading some of the history.
It was a bustling gold and silver mining town for a few years and then they were all gone! That is exactly how it looks when you see it. Love the old buildings, trucks, and other items from years ago.
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David Partridge — Google review
3 miles on a bumpy dirt road and you're transported to the gold rush era. This town is so well preserved you'd think it was a Hollywood movie set. The cost of admission is worth it, the history is so rich and you could easily spend HOURS here. I had my own ghostly experience while visiting, maybe you will too...
katrina storton — Google review
Great visit up here, though I discovered I have some issues with altitude, so beware, it is over 8000 feet. There are bathrooms with flush toilets. The gravel road in is a bit rough, even for a gravel road. Lots of old houses and buildings to wander around and peek into. A very desolate setting, and was quite windy when I was there.
Jennifer Corning — Google review
After quite a bumpy ride you finally reach your destination. Give yourself plenty of time to walk around. Bring cash as you have to pay per visitor. Picnic area for that quick lunch break. Wear comfortable shoes and bring your camera. Make sure to go into the unlocked buildings to take a peek into what life was like way back when.
Reckord Kustoms — Google review
I’ve been wanting to visit this park for a while and finally made it. First lets start by saying that I drove from Reno, it was a nice drive with panoramic views along the way. Once you reach the Park’s entrance road, it’s over 10 miles of dusty unpaved road. It’s a bumpy ride, but beautiful. When you pay at the gate you’ll receive a map of the town that pints the name and functions of the main buildings and their location. Many of the buildings are closedown to protect them, their contents and the public. It’s a big park and it gets very hot make sure to take plenty of water and snacks if you plan to stay all day. It’s not too crowded, which is great when taking pictures.
RA NC — Google review
7/24/22- we took the 270 off of the 395 which was paved until about 3 miles to the entrance, but the gravel road in this section was well maintained. The entrance fee is $8 per person plus another $3 for a self guided tour booklet. We arrived around 10:30am and there were already quite a lot of visitors. By the time we were leaving at 11:30am vehicles were circling the parking lot looking for parking spaces. There were a number of friendly state park rangers giving paid tours and maintaining the grounds. We would have liked to spend more time and taken the paid tour but did not have time this trip and next time we will try to come during the week to avoid the crowd.
In We Go — Google review
Bodie is a great place to visit and spend a few hours walking round. If you are staying in Yosemite, it’s a good destination for a day trip along Tioga pass. It is really interesting to see how people used to live in the last century and get some idea of what life was like is such a remote location.
It’s amazing that so much as survived intact and its great its now a state park. I am sure kids would love to visit a ghost town.
Andy Smith — Google review
Decided to go here after seeing the Road Open sign on 395. When we were in the area in June, it was still closed. I would say it is “must visit” while in the area. It was fun to walk around and look into the abandoned buildings. Entry fee is a reasonable $8. Another plus is the super-clean bathrooms
Adina Pierce — Google review
When I went January 27th there was no snow on the road in right up until the parking lot. This town is so amazing! You can peer in all the windows, and I recommend grabbing the 3 dollar walking brochure so you know about each building. If you can stop here you should, it's such an interesting part of US history, and California history! Since it was winter time we only saw one other person, a worker, no one else. It truly felt like a ghost town! Check cal Trans website for road conditions. There is also a sign at the turn saying if the road is open or not. The final few miles is all dirt, but if no snow definitely doable in a 2 wheel drive
The Wayward Nurse — Google review
I love the desolation feeling coming out here. The road out is well taken care of, some washboard is all you deal with once you hit dirt. Very cool walking around the ruins of a town from the early 1900s. Some rooms still untouched from the day the residents left. You can go inside a select few. There's a nice museum doubling as a gift shop too. Worth the trip! Roads continue past the town into wilderness I'd love to check out in a 4x4
Jonathan Hamilton — Google review
I visited Bodie State Park on Sunday. When you turn off 395 to 270, it's 13 miles to Bodie State Park, and the last 3 miles is a bumpy dirt road.
The park fee is $8.00 per adult. Pull forward up the small hill to the parking area with a couple of handicap parking areas, but the lot is sort of small, and there are quite a few front parking spaces, located in front of the large restrooms.
After you park, if you head to your right down the paved walkway, you will be heading to the main street (downtown bodie). To your right is a barn where you can sit and watch a 28-minute video of the history of Bodie. Across from the barn is the church.
It is best to bring a sun hat/ cap/ uv umbrella, water, and perhaps a snack.
The walkway does have slight inclines, and some houses are dirt paths through weeds, brush, and uneven terrain. It's not advisable for strollers or wheelchairs unless you are up to 4x4.
There are buildings that have collapsed with danger signs posted. The rangers are available if you need help or have questions. Don't try to sneak in after hours. The rangers live on the premises.
Marshall and Parker are very helpful and friendly. It was great talking with these young men. I'm looking forward to seeing them next season.
D K — Google review
If you like history, Bodie offers a chance to see it in as close to it's original form as possible. The buildings are maintained in a state of arrested decay. Some are in very good condition, others slowly succumbing to time and harsh elements. At 8,300,' in wide-open high desert, it gets warm in the summer and can be covered in several feet of snow in the winter. The main road in off Hwy. 395 is paved for the first 10 miles, then hard-packed dirt for the last three. Any vehicle can do it, but the dirt section is washboarded. Slowing down is easier on your suspension and passengers. The cemetery across the road from the town is a testament to the harsh conditions of the terrain and times. It's worth visiting while you're there. It's $8 to enter the park. They take cash, but as the sign says at the entrance station along the road, they prefer debit or credit card. The website says they offer tours of the stamp mill for an additional fee. The gentleman at the entrance station said they weren't offering the tour that day because they were short-staffed. I've seen it before. If they're offering the tour, it's worth the extra fee.
John Hallford — Google review
This has to be one of he best ghost towns left. Come see for yourself, you won’t be disappointed. Just know that the last few miles of the road to get to Bodie is not paved and a bit rough. You can make it in a sedan, but just expect some bumps.
Andrew Knight — Google review
One of the best ghost towns you will find, kept almost immaculate considering the time and weather the area experiences. Definitely worth stopping by if you’re in the region. I hit it on the way to Reno coming back from Yosemite via Tioga Road.
FFKDTP1 — Google review
So amazing!! Well worth the drive. The road going in is pretty nice, the last portion is dirt but is very smooth.
It is self guided but when entering the park they ask if you'd like to purchase a self guided tour book that would guide you through the streets and tell you about each building. The book is $3 and well worth it. It is so cool to walk around the many buildings still standing and very well preserved. You could even look in some of the windows and walk into a couple buildings. I recommend arriving early because it fills up fast!! So many different paths to follow, could spend hours here! There is a gift shop and an indoor museum.
The history is amazing and so was the experience!
Alexis Ryan — Google review
Nice park! Its a 10 mile drive back off of HWY 395, and the last 3 miles is a gravel road. It was a neat to step back in time and see an old mining town. Parking and restrooms modern and clean, very well maintained. The staff were friendly too! Some tips for when you go: Check out the video room to watch an approximately 25 minute film about Bodie, stop by the Museum to find out tour times of the restricted mining areas, do not bring a drone they are not allowed and Rangers will stop you from flying them around. The ground is a bit uneven in areas and steps on the homes are a bit higher than standard steps today, so wear comfortable walking shoes. Park entry is from 9am to 4pm, and closes at 6pm. Entry fee is $8/adult. Only the State Parks "Historian Pass" is accepted, not the other state park passes. A really nice booklet with maps and history of Bodie is also available for $3. Be sure to check the State Parks website for updates before going.
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