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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedMar 31, 2023
How long is the drive from Saint Louis to Cincinnati?
The direct drive from Saint Louis to Cincinnati is 357 mi (575 km), and should have a drive time of 5 hrs 20 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Saint Louis to Cincinnati, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Louisville, Frankfort, and Evansville, as well as top places to visit like The Lory Theater and Cedarhurst Center For the Arts, or the ever-popular Wildey Theatre.
The top cities between Saint Louis and Cincinnati are Louisville, Frankfort, and Evansville. Louisville is the most popular city on the route. It's 4 hours from Saint Louis and 2 hours from Cincinnati.
Located in the state of Indiana on the Ohio River, Evansville is home to several noteworthy attractions. The Angel Mounds State Historic Site features 12 earthen mounds, a museum and trails that offer insight into prehistoric Native American life. Meanwhile, the Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden boasts an array of jaguars and tropical plants, while the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science showcases thousands of objects along with its own planetarium.
6% as popular as Louisville
21 minutes off the main route, 44% of way to Cincinnati
The biggest city of Kentucky, Louisville, is located on the bank of the Ohio River and shares its border with Indiana. One of the most iconic horse races in history, known as the Kentucky Derby takes place every May at Churchill Downs racecourse, which is also home to Kentucky Derby Museum. Baseball enthusiasts can visit the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory where Major League baseball bats are manufactured; you can quickly spot it by a giant "slugger" at the entrance.
Most popular city on this route
4 minutes off the main route, 71% of way to Cincinnati
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Frankfort is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kentucky and the seat of Franklin County. It is a home rule-class city. The population was 28,602 at the 2020 United States census. Wikipedia.
9% as popular as Louisville
27 minutes off the main route, 75% of way to Cincinnati
Best stops along Saint Louis to Cincinnati drive
The top stops along the way from Saint Louis to Cincinnati (with short detours) are Louisville Mega Cavern, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, and Holiday World & Splashin' Safari. Other popular stops include Buffalo Trace Distillery, Creation Museum, and Churchill Downs.
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Wildey Theatre
Performing arts theater
Concerts & Shows
Revamped 1909 opera house hosting an array of concerts & movies plus theater & dance performances.
Saw a fantastic show with Mr. Eric Gales tonight. As usual, The Wildey Theatre was awesome!. Looking for a venue for your party, wedding, out graduation party, feel confident that you'll be taken care of.
Darren Van Frankenstein — Google review
We attended a highly recommend show at the Historical Wildey Theatre. What a fantastic place to see concerts, host events, and see classic films with classic prices. Make it a stop if you're in the neighborhood for a fun evening.
sassyhipmom — Google review
Love, Love the Wildey Theatre...so much fun reminiscing music... The shows make you feel like you were back in time. To be able to see some world-renowned bands and so close up .... is priceless! Al Canal does a phenomenal job and is a Hoot! Can't wait for Al Stewart to come back next year! You need to go if you haven't already.. trust me you will not be disappointed!
Kathy Franklin — Google review
Great venue, intimate atmosphere with all seats having a great view of stage.
Angela Anderson — Google review
The venue is generally wonderful with a great variety of acts/performers. The seats are abundant but small and extremely packed together, which is nearly impossible for a tall, broad, or plus size person to enjoy comfortably. There are a few floor level handicap accessible seats. The staff is kind, but the bartender can have explosive anger. If you do speak up well enough you may be misheard. I ordered a specific type of a drink, which she misheard and placed the wrong beverage open in front of me. She got mad and refused to accept that she could have misheard me, insisting that I never said it. I apologized and even tried to concede that I there was a chance I didn’t say the name right just to alleviate her continual snapping at me, except it didn’t work. She was determined to tell me I was wrong, that I didn’t say what I know I did, and no apology would help. I understand it’s a difficult job, but it was unpleasant dealing with an angry bartender.
gill — Google review
Great place to see a show. Not a bad seat in the house! Staff is also very nice.
Patricia Sloan — Google review
The Wildey is a unique, iconic and historic venue in Edwardsville, IL. From the outdoor marquee sign customization to the two different levels for hosting different sized events, The Wildey is a perfect spot for your next event. As a local balloon company, we have had the pleasure of decorating several parties held at The Wildey. The staff is always welcoming and accommodating to a fellow vendor as well. We love working with them!
Pop Drop Party — Google review
Laid back venue for live music. It probably only seats about 300 people, so there is not a bad seat! They have a bar and a concession stand for snacks.
Ciara — Google review
Went to see The Hard Promises. The theater was very clean, the seating area was smaller than I had expected but it made it all more personal.
Heading back in November for another concert..
Barb Mellenthin — Google review
never been here before. showed up for Popa Chubby and wasn't disappointed. venue is tiny but seating is arranged to really pack in a crowd. hard drinks are served separate from fountain sodas but there's a full bar with wine. the sound was excellent.
Chris M — Google review
This was the first time I visited this gem, right across the river. The venue was very nice, the bathrooms were clean, and the parking was easy and getting to the seats. The staff was so friendly and helpful. There is not a bad seat in the house, the sound is really good. I saw a blues concert there and was very pleased with the venue. Definitely would recommend it.
Laurie Fleis — Google review
We recently saw the HillBenders perform at Wildey Theatre. This facility is such a treasure! Seats are comfy. Sound is great. Bathrooms are clean. It's the perfect setting for a more intimate experience.
Lisa Crowder — Google review
Charming old theatre where every seat is perfect! The sound system caught every beautiful word and note clearly from Michael Murphys voice! Everyone was so kind! Great job Al Canal
Doris Niehoff — Google review
I've loved this venue for years, but their new "policy" of no standing during a ROCK concert is surely the beginning of the end. The bands don't like it either. Have you noticed the decline of the best bands' concert dates here?
Christine Reinhardt — Google review
Venue is great. About 300 seats, with no blocked views. I have sat in balcony and on floor level, sound is well balanced anywhere you sit.
City of Edwardsville, Illinois restored and operates Theater.
Al Canal is the manager and long supporter bringing top talent to the venue.
The Lory Theater is an old-fashioned local cinema featuring two screens, which has been in operation since the early days of movies. The theater originally served as a vaudeville playhouse and still retains some of its vintage charm. It is particularly known for its delicious popcorn, although some patrons have suggested that the seats could be more comfortable. Despite this minor issue, everyone who visits The Lory Theater will feel welcomed by the friendly atmosphere.
My friends and I have seen every Marvel movie here since I can remember. Best popcorn around. Only complaint I have is the seats could be a little more comfy. But that hasn't ever stopped me from going. Extremely welcoming vibes here also!
Brayden Watts — Google review
Great atmosphere polite staff, and prices are so reasonable. Popcorn has a movie butter taste. Sharing this theater with the people who brought this back to the community is a great privilege. Enjoy the Lory Theater
Janice — Google review
Small but wonderful. Two theaters. Upstairs and floor level, the upstairs is smaller than the floor level. Great popcorn and food. You can even purchase a bag of popcorn if you'd like! Definitely recommend if you're in town.
Aubrey Dempsey — Google review
Really nice theater with great prices. The theater was clean and the sound for the movie was really good. We enjoyed our experience very much. We do not attend movies very often, but hope to attend more at this location.
Mike Kunz — Google review
The Lory is my favorite theater and our first choice when we want to see a movie. Their prices and free refills can't be beat! The local commercials that play before the movie and the whole theater singing the phone song makes me smile and feel a sense of community pride <3
Abbi Hanna — Google review
My absolute favorite place to go watch movies. The staff is always friendly, the owner is outstanding, and if you've ever gone on opening night, you know how much fun they can make it. They bring the movie watching experience to a new level. Plus, it's one of the most affordable places you can go in the area.
Stephanie Costello — Google review
What a great theater. Reminds me of going to the movies when I was a kid. The best part is I get to share it with my kids now and they love it too.
Tim Buford — Google review
Went for the Saturday morning kids movie and it was a great experience. Staff was extremely friendly. Really enjoyed it.
Jeff Collier — Google review
Always a joy to watch great movies with that popular movie popcorn with family and friends. Staff is friendly and Justin always comes up with different themes for "The Phone Song" that coincide with the show. Will be going again and again!
Stephen Plog — Google review
Back when the Lory first open I was the first birthday party they had here and I have been comeing back every year and I will keep comeing back I recommend this place 10 out of 10
scp-666 — Google review
What a great little theater and wonderful staff. I love that we have this place in Highland.
Brandon Eldridge — Google review
I saw a movie here for the first time and had a great experience. The picture and sound is wonderful.
Kelci B — Google review
Very nice theater. It was a wonderful movie and a fine place to see it. It was not too crowded, which made it more pleasant.
Diane Lutfy Frierdich — Google review
Tuesday is free popcorn night and they just started a reward program. Lines aren't long and the theaters are not cold. The staff has always been friendly and parking is not a problem.
Kara Jacob — Google review
I love taking my kids to the lory the staff is always super friendly and helpful never had a bad experience there.prices are fair. It’s just a good all around movie theater!
Derek Warden — Google review
This place is great. The food and atmosphere are excellent. The service is good and the popcorn is delicious. Great place to see a movie.
Timothy Robinson — Google review
Such a fun movie experience! Small, friendly, and very affordable.
Katie Book — Google review
The Lory theater is the only movie theater I care to go to.
The staff is always friendly.
The popcorn, snacks, and soda is always great.
And the movie tickets are always so cheap!
You will pay less than half of what you would at a bigger theater and get ten times the experience!
Honestly the Lory doesn't feel like a commercial movie theater, it feels like a movie theater in your own home because it's just that comfortable.
I hope that everyone reading this review gets a chance to see another movie at the Lory because it is such a great place and captures everything that a small business should be, it really is like no other.
-Thomas Feldman
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Cedarhurst Center For the Arts
Art museum
Shopping
Art center
Art gallery
Event venue
Exhibit
It was fun today. We saw 3 new exhibits featuring new styles of art with brass and steel.
Patricia Doerr — Google review
Beautiful artwork. Enjoyed this hidden gem hidden in Mt Vernon Illinois. The main gallery costs $5, but it is well worth the admission price. They also have a book of their collection available for $25. I purchased one and am enjoying the enriching additional information. They also have a walking path you can take to see many beautiful sculptures on your tour through the grounds with additional exhibits located in other buildings. Due to time constraints and my sister being in a wheelchair, we were limited to how much we could explore, but still enjoyed much they had to offer and enjoyed talking with museum staff about the history of the museum and their collection. I would highly recommend this activity for anyone who likes nature and art in general.
Daniel McCoy — Google review
A beautiful park with some unique sculptures. It's definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.
Rick Buchanan — Google review
This is a fantastic art museum and outdoor sculpture garden. They have art classes as well as live music events. Don't miss this if you're in the area!
Matt Delawder — Google review
We enjoyed the art inside & outside even though it was hot out.
April Wiedle — Google review
We attended the watch party for the 2024 eclipse at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, and it was an amazing experience! We drove from out of state and were so impressed by their beautiful grounds and helpful staff/volunteers. We were expecting big crowds, and even though we heard that they had sold 1500 tickets, since they have so much beautiful outdoor space, we had a very peaceful experience with very few people near us. Although we didn't get to spend much time enjoying their facility (since we were focused on the eclipse), their indoor space was also very nice, and amazingly enough, I didn't even have to wait to use their restrooms, which were clean and very nice. We enjoyed some of the outdoor sculptures and would love to visit again if we are ever back in the area. We are just so grateful to Cedarhurst for hosting such a great event!
Terry and Chris Painter — Google review
This is one of the most interesting places I've ever visited. There is no admission fee on Thursday's, and the rest of the week it only costs $5. If you have the chance, go check out the outdoor sculptures. They are truly amazing!
Amanda Steele — Google review
Upcycled Fashion Show- This anything but clothes fashion challenge was absolutely amazing!! Still mind blown as to the extent of all their talent!!!
LoDo 7983 — Google review
We were traveling through and planned to stop. I had hope to be able to see more of the outdoor sculptures but being in a wheelchair they weren't easy to get close to. Most of the paths weren't paved. I did enjoy what I could see and the museum was very nice. I would like to visit again when in the area.
Christina Varnum — Google review
We attended an art fair here. We enjoyed ourselves, but everything was high end retail and we weren't expecting that. The property looked beautiful and I would love to go back and just walk around.
If you hunt Pokemon this spot is loaded with Pokestops!!
Sherie Loverkamp — Google review
It was nice to get around on the paths through the Center. Using a mobility scooter, I was able to navigate the paths including the pea sized gravel paths with my low clearance scooter.
Many of the sculptures were far from the path but I had my binoculars with me for bird watching and could use them to see the sculptures better.
I did not visit the museum.
Mara Factor — Google review
I always enjoy visiting Cedarhurst! I did not enter the museum today as I wanted to explore outside instead. I noticed recent updates to the grounds on this visit. The nature trails are no longer plain dirt, gravel has been added to the paths and other improvements such as labeled path markers. They’ve definitely stepped up their outdoor game. The lovely pond is pretty anytime of year, but it’s especially nice in the warmer weather when the fountain is flowing.
Crohn’s_Bites — Google review
We went for the Christmas Light walk. It was excellent. About a mile walk in length with volunteers to help shepherd you in the proper direction. I can't believe it was only their 2nd year doing it. A+++ All around. Drinks for adults and kids alike. Lots of kid crafts are available also. We will be going back again for sure next year.
Bret Schuetz — Google review
It's a great place to take your kids, the dog, or just go for a walk yourself around the park sculptures outside. They've got great courses and activities for kids and family. And many very good art exhibitions.
Joseph Ruettgers — Google review
Such a beautiful place. The grounds were well maintained and filled with wonderful trails and sculptures. The museum was magnificent. Most of it is free with a small fee for one section. I highly recommend spending some time here.
Saint Rube — Google review
This place made a professional artist from the PNW feel back at home. (Rare find for the Midwest😅) This place was amazing to find literal dream come true. Thank you for your amazing property and artwork. ❤️💯
Beautiful! I got married October 28th here, and although it was raining for most of the day, it stopped for the ceremony! Rain or shine -- it's always beautiful!
Marilyn Clark — Google review
Go to New Harmony at all costs... if you like strange airy places lost in the middle of nowhere in another time. I was there in May, 2015 with the zillions of cicadas doing their noisy noise ;-) In between the Roofless church, Richard Meier's all-white Atheneun museum, the abandoned bridge, the library full of paraphaernalia, Robert Owens' small settlers houses, the quaint main street and some more structures right out of a Hopper painting, that's a cool place they should use for movies (maybe a Stephen King). Quite magic!
Alain Renaud — Google review
Beautiful, stunning, spiritual, one of a kind... A MUST see!! The entry gates themselves, are gorgeous, as is the entire church!! Plenty of room to hold a wedding, an event, etc. There is just something special about this place to me... Just standing inside, I feel at peace 💗
T. Sinclair — Google review
Really cool place! Very unique and distinct, and unlike anything else in Indiana or the Midwest.
Adam Reinhart — Google review
New Harmony is an odd place with a very strange origin story. Tucked away within the town is this very unique and beautiful church.
Lexi Jones — Google review
A unique concept for a church. There's a roof over the altar but everything else is open air . A very peaceful place in the charming town of New Harmony.
Gary Kibble — Google review
It was so beautiful and peaceful Definitely a comeback too spot and recommended for anybuddy what children are without them!!!!
Tristan Bartolotto — Google review
Unique structure within well kept grounds. The roofless church is cool to see and the surrounding park is also beautiful. Nice to walk around.
Sarah Hartman — Google review
Absolutely beautiful, peaceful, and truly one of a kind. Very thankful I got a chance to check it out.
The Mesker Park Zoo, spanning across 45 acres, is home to over 700 animals from various species showcased in themed exhibits. Visitors can get up close and personal with the animals, including feeding the giraffes. The zoo also features an indoor carousel for visitors to enjoy during the winter months. Although smaller than expected, there are unique animals not typically found at other zoos such as otters.
Stopped here on our way home to stretch the kids legs for 45 minutes before jumping back into the car... wow! way bigger than we expected! Spent 3 hours unexpectedly. Lots of cool animals that aren't at our home zoo in Milwaukee. The otter tunnel was our favorite part, followed by INDOOR carousel (because winter).
Rachel Frank — Google review
We had a very fun-filled day at Mesker Park Zoo! The kids really enjoyed the feeding experiences (penguin and giraffe) and the carousel! There were also a few fun areas set up to take fall photos. I wish all the animals had been available to view though. Many were inside even though it wasn't a cold day.
Tiffany R — Google review
So much more than we expected & the perfect end to our trip. The Amazon exhibit was a magical break from the chill, catching it on Orchid Escape preview weekend only added to the beauty. Everyone we met was so helpful & informative, including the tram operator who made an extra effort to find us and give us a lift.
Be warned… some of the paths are quite steep, I’d encourage anyone with mobility challenges to plan on taking the tram from the start.
Laura Jonland — Google review
We love this zoo! They have a large selection of animals you don't usually see. Plus, it's a great place to get your steps in. There's a small park/play area. All the extra stuff was closed, but we went on a weekday during winter break.
Daniel Bragg — Google review
This is a great zoo for a small city. It is so shady with many mature trees and plants. Not every exhibit will always have an animal present but that is just zoo life and things happen and animals need care. It is so clean and the staff are all great. They are very professional and knowledgable. Evansville is so lucky to have this gem. Love the penguin exhibit.
Chris Lee — Google review
Fantastic experience for my kids. They were able to feed penguins and giraffes, which is something they had never experienced in other zoo's. The staff was awesome. The animal handlers were awesome in explaining what the kids needed to do. So a wonderful place to go.
Jason Ketchum — Google review
SO MUCH FUN! Going about an hour after they opened allowed us to take our time when we first went in and we could explore each area in depth and not rush. I loved all of the exhibits and seeing all of the animals, we're already planning another trip for when it feels warmer out! 10/10
Lexie Gamblin — Google review
Good zoo, your able to get close to the animals and feed the giraffes. It is a bit small, we took the tram ride around a few times until my 2yr old got bored. And they don't have very many animals. Bird flu has some it closed so I will have to return to see the rest.
Terry H — Google review
The animals are sick of everyone at this point. Not many were active and some be groomed. The walking paths are blocked for trolly. The trolly wait is very long. But the lack of entertainment you receive from the animals it's best to do the trolly tour. The cost us affordable and membership for $5 for adult n child with ebt. Unsure about any other amount or family size.
Latoya Hollowell — Google review
Kids love this zoo no matter how many times we go. Penguins are cool and the cooler the weather the more active the animals are. From interaction with birds and seeing the rhinos and red pandas. You do have to go up and down hills though but if you have a few hours to kill or your kids love animals all in all it's a fun time I do however recommend season passes get free tram rides and discounts at the stores plus go a few times and it pays for itself.
shannon moore — Google review
We enjoyed our time at the zoo ànd would definitely recommend it to people if they are in the area. I would suggest comfortable shoes because there are many rather large hills to navigate. I would also encourage bringing some snacks. Only food location at the entrance. I didn't give the zoo a 5 star rating because I felt as a botanical garden there were many area that the plants needed some attention and the grounds needed to be cleaned up.
Christel Wissman — Google review
This was my first time going to a Zoo yesterday, which was my Birthday!! I had a great time seeing all the animals. The gift shop was nice too, a lot of cool stuff. I will definitely visit again.
Tracey T — Google review
First time ever coming to this Zoo and I had a blast. There wasn’t a wait. It was $22 for two people. Many of the animals weren’t there for the season, I visited more at the end of Winter and the animals will be there in the Spring. Can’t wait to come back to see the rest of the animals. We even got to feed the giraffe lettuce.
Jasmine Robinson (Simply_Evory) — Google review
Been going here for decades and unfortunately it’s going downhill. At least a quarter of the exhibits are closed and a lot of the big main attractions (elephant, tiger, lion, hippo, rhino) are closed, some of them for years now. The canopy play area is closed. What used to be a petting zoo filled with the goats is now an enclosure. Many exhibits that used to have several animals now only have one or two. No more bumper boats, no more paddle boats. The glass in several enclosures is so dirty it’s hard to see the exhibit. The zoo used to feel so energetic annd alive, but lately it just feels tired and worn down. I hope this is just a stage and things will be improve soon.
All of that said, the newer playground is fun, the penguin exhibit is cute, and the otters are always a joy. The admission is cheap enough that I didn’t feel like our visit was a waste of money.
Victoria Starkey — Google review
The zoo was great and clean. Looking forward to going again during the summer when hopefully more of the animals are back from their winter break.
Marissa Hall — Google review
It's a small zoo, but the exhibits were well-managed. The staff was wonderful and very friendly. The guests were really cool, as well -- most of us were there for the eclipse, and we all were good with the waits resulting from all of us being there.
They ran a tight ship in the kitchen, also. Service was slow, but they had an additional 3 or 400 people in the zoo above normal. The food was excellent.
William Wagers — Google review
It's a really cute small zoo. Took around 2 hours and got through the entire zoo.
I don't like how you can only get mobile maps. It's hard to see them on your phone in the sun, and the kids love to help navigate. Maybe having paper ones upon request and maybe laminated to save from having to make new so often. I know mobile is the way to go, but not everything needs to be.
Three kids enjoyed the zoo, as did my husband and I. It broke up our trip home from Louisville, KY. It is off the path with some country roads, but overall, it's a great stop.
We are members of the St. Louis Zoo, so we were able to get into this zoo for free. Parking is also free.
The only place to get food is at the entry point. There are coke machines here and there around.
We stopped to eat on the way out. It was okay. Nothing great. Do not recommend the salad for the price. The Hot Ham & Cheese was okay, and my son enjoyed his pizza. The fries came out hot, and I thought they were good. Prices were a bit higher than normal prices at the zoos we frequently go to.
The gift shop prices were really reasonable. It is a small shop.
There are extras you can do. You must buy tokens. $5 =5 tokens. Their website is easy to navigate, and if you email with questions, they seem to get back quickly.
Kristie Leaphart — Google review
Can't go wrong with a good Zoo trip when you're visiting for the weekend. Will have to come back and fully explore what it has to offer next time I'm in the area!
Bally's Evansville is a comfortable casino hotel with scenic river views and complimentary valet parking. The premises are kept immaculately clean, with an enjoyable atmosphere enhanced by lively music. Gamblers can take their pick from many slot machines and card games, including poker, blackjack and roulette - both electronic and live dealer versions. Beverage prices may be high for alcoholic drinks, but soft drinks and coffee are free of charge.
Had a nice view from our hotel room. It was nice that you didn't have to leave the building to go from hotel to casino. Very friendly staff. If you sign up for the point card system you get some really nice and useful perks. Clean and quiet rooms. Overall one of my favorite casino experiences.
David Asbridge — Google review
Stayed in September and the hotel is nice. The only problem is checkout was at 11:00 am. Someone who didn’t identify themselves as housekeeping knocked on the door at 6:00am. Told whoever was at the door someone was in room. Was using key to enter room. Told again someone was in the room. Went to call the front desk but the phone was missing (stolen). Had to use are own phone to call the front desk. Security notified and front desk. This person knocked on every door on that hallway. Didn’t feel safe at that time. Need to tell housekeeping if it’s them go over checkout times policy. It was rude being woke up at 6 am and did not give you a safe vibe either when they tired to enter room. They opened the door until we hollered again in room then closed it quickly. The only issue I had with check in they took cash for the room but the $50 deposit they wanted a credit card. I don’t think it’s right if you offer to pay in cash. They should give you a choice and accept cash. Shouldn’t make any difference. Have to think hard about going back.
Stephanie Norris — Google review
There’s not much direction / organization at this hotel. We had to drive around the block twice, to try to find the main lobby entrance, and then asked some other hotel guests, who were able to direct us. One of the elevators was out of order, but not marked as so. With the restrooms inside the casino, the faucet water was Scaling hot, and there were no scald guard p-trap covers, on the p-traps under the sink. I work in the plumbing industry, and a big requirement, according to the ADA , is to have temp regulated faucets, and p-trap guards. This is so that anyone in a wheelchair, that happens to be wearing shorts or have exposed skin, won’t burn their legs or knees, when the hot water is running, and also won’t burn their hands. That water was almost boiling hot. We did like the fact that they had a free soft drink machine. The Tap House was a good place to eat. We’re used to having a safe, refrigerator, and microwave in our rooms when we stay at other hotels. We didn’t have these items in our room.
Eric Allen — Google review
This is about the casino, I didn't stay in the hotel: It's bright and fun. Plenty to do, lots of space to move around. Free coffee and sodas. Staff is kinda rude, but I imagine they're as stressed as the rest of us so it's understandable. No one really around to ask a question other than security, but at least you can feel safe. It's easy to get in and out of the parking lot. Several food choices.
Holly Wood — Google review
My wife and I stayed overnight in a smoking room, only because that’s what was available. My issue is not the smoking room, but rather how unclean it was. The carpet was filthy with dirt and food crumbs. There was a dried up pizza crust under our bed. And the sheets on both beds felt sticky. It was apparent that the smoking floor doesn’t get much attention from housekeeping.
However, we didn’t let that ruin our stay. The casino floor itself was enjoyable. A wide variety of machines to play from classics to new. All the machines were fairly clean and in working order. The staff we interacted with were awesome, especially at the bar.
Overall, it was an enjoyable experience. But the state of the room we had really knocked this review down a few pegs.
Jason Clemons — Google review
I read a lot of reviews about this, but... My room was spotless clean! Surprisingly peaceful and quiet given the casino is a stone's throw away.
Really friendly staff. Didn't hit a jackpot but I did win a few hundred back plus really had alot of fun!
Highly recommend for a weekend getaway.
Jason Workman — Google review
Came to the area for a family member in the hospital. Looked for close place just to stay one night and sleep. Online the price said $86 a night. We finally found a parking spot in the parking garage, get our bags out and walk to the front desk only for him to say it was almost DOUBLE that and a $50 dollar hold for accidentals. I explained to him our situation about being in the hospital all day and only needing a place to sleep for 6 hours until we had to be back. So it wasn't worth us paying $180 a night. It was also a smoking room he said and we surely were not going to take that. When I asked about a non smoking room he said we are sold out. We asked about any other hotels around and he said he couldn't help us with that. So we had to walk all the way back through the complex, put our bags up and drive to get another hotel. Luckily we got a nice hotel for $75 just 15 mins away. Also this resort smells like smoke just walking inside it so beware if that bothers you. Was really hoping for a better experience.
ALICIA — Google review
We came for a mini girls trip for my birthday. We had a wonderful time! Top notch restaurants are only open Thursday- Sunday, but The Tap House food is great too. Pepsi products only are served. People were amazing, room was great and comped, and we left winners!! Definitely plan to come back!!
Kristen Holmes — Google review
You can loss lost of money in the added on casino. Don't see to many big winners lost of company friendly need more help to get drinks on the floor. I have won though but no more than 180 has been the most dust far. They do take faster than they give just have to pay to win and have extra to lose. Trust you're self not get the fever
Nora Strickland — Google review
Avoid this hotel like the plague. Ready for renovation or demolish. Our room toilet overflow on first night, wallpaper pealing. Rug in room stained, my white socks are no longer white. Forget housekeeping, there for 5 nights for event. Smoking in non smoking room evident. AND they have the audacity to charge a resort fee because of the casino I guess. No restaurant open I guess the tap room at casino. Advertised 3 restaurants therein anis A joke. Overall I wouldn’t recommend this joint for my dog.
Harriett Voisine — Google review
First of all, if you've never been here its a bit tricky to figure out how to check Into your room. There was absolutely no staff at our hotel and no one answered the phone. There is no breakfast offered or pool or stuff like that. The room was huge, clean, smelled fine and quiet. Plenty of waters left in the room for us to drink. It's tricky at first to use your key card for everything... doors, elevator, parking... of which was crazy. Real accessible to the casino. Casino was fine...
The 1 restaurant there is way way expensive! So you better bring the cash if ya wanna eat. It wasn't super smoky or smell bad and we didn't see any bad people persay. Pretty laid back and people stay to themselves. Its mostly all slots. We won 50 bucks by end of an hour.
I'd stay again
Dawn Deyoung — Google review
I recently stayed at this hotel. We had a 2 queen smoking room and it was not the best of stays. The bathroom, is ok, but if you look up at the sprinkler system, it is rusted. Other wise the bathroom wasn't the worst I have seen. The room itself looked as if it had been cleaned in a hurry and things were missed. The wall next to the window had months of dust on it. The floor had black marks on it and did not look as if it had been vacuumed. The best were not very comfortable and the pillows are very hard. It was a rough night's sleep. Now, having to spend extra for a smoking room, you would think they would be as nice as other rooms and cleaned as well. If this is what you get with a smoking room, I can just imagine that the non-smoking rooms are not any better. The hotel definitely needs to be renovated as it seems very old and not well taken care of.
The casino itself was well maintained and seemed clean. The bathrooms were nice and routinely cleaned and the choice of places to eat is good. We ate at The Tap Room and was very happy with the food and wait staff. The selections were delicious and the staff very friendly and helpful.
Shawn Barnes — Google review
I'm not sure if my expectations were unrealistic, but I thought that a hotel room at Big Name Casino (Bally's Casino) would be better.
No complaints about the cleanliness, that was fine, although I did not "inspect" the room.
It was the size, the room had two queen beds, that's how we like it, one for me, one for my wife. There was a very small TV on a table, and one chair.
No microwave, no fridge.
There was a gap between the beds, maybe 3.5'. The clearance between "my" bed and the wall, 1.5' and between the other bed and wall, maybe 4'. It made the room very claustrophobic.
The bathroom, though lit well enough, felt cramped. The sink water pressure was OK, but you really had to adjust it so it wouldn't splash on your clothes.
The shower head was so calcified that the water went where it wanted and adjusting the temp, it was either warm or cold, so taking a shower was an adventure.
We live 25 miles from the hotel and only got the room for one night because we both wanted to have drinks and not drive. Honestly, had I known what the room would be like, I would have not drank and just went home after the company party.
$135.00 (approximately)
The view of the river was decent, however; sound proofing the windows would be awesome. We could hear people on the street talking from our third floor room. Also, the number of idiots who enjoy revving their motors was astonishing.
I've stayed in Motel 6's with better rooms.
Just an FYI, if you plan on visiting Evansville, IN. for the sole purpose of going to the Casino, budget accordingly. I later found out that there are "better" rooms available, but they are more costly.
Also, unless you're chauffeured to the Casino, plan on driving around and around the parking garage to find a place to park. During our visit, the first 2 or 3 levels were under some sort of construction, so the other levels were absolutely packed.
Suggestion: Find a nearby hotel, get a taxi or Uber to take to and from the Casino.
Doug Riggle — Google review
When I first arrived to hotel, I had to go through the casino. I got a little lost as front desk directions were poor.. I couldn't figure out what was going in with my room key and there was NO HELP anywhere. Also, I've been waiting on room deposit refuns for over a month now.
The room itself was okay ish but nothing to write home about and the casino was terrible.
Miranda Payne — Google review
If you don't mind the smell of cigarette smoke you'll be fine. Every square inch of carpet appeared dirty and not cleaned in years. We even got a non smoking room and it still smelled bad. No fridge in the room. Blood splatters on the curtain and wall behind the couch. We were there for a company party and most of the staff was nice but there was a few that had some serious grouchy attitudes. Our room was quoted to be $189 when booking. They didn't take down and email or anything and had me 2nd guessing if I even booked the room by the time our visit was going to happen. But our $189 room came to almost $250 due to high as hell taxes and fees that we were not made aware of. We could've stay at another high end hotel for way less money. Have zero desire to ever stay here again.
Also the staff will announce what floor and room you are in when they hand you your key. We knew everyone's room that was waiting in line when checking in. Thankfully it was all the company people and we knew all of each other
Maggie Kinser — Google review
I went there when it was called "The Tropicana Casino" back in early 2019. It was close or in downtown Evansville, Indiana and was kind of hard to find the parking place there. It maybe easier now, not sure because I have not been by that area since 2019 because I live further away from Evansville, Indiana at this time. It's pretty much mostly or totally all slot machines....well it was when I visited them in 2019. I broke pretty much even with my winnings. It was a decent way to spend a pleasant evening there and not too many people were there when I visited them in 2019. Overall, not bad and since they are under newer ownership since I last visited the place, I cannot say anything because I have not been there for 4 years now. Plenty of parking nearby and decent selection of slot machines. They have a hotel nearby too, part of the casino too back then, but I did not spend the night there, so I cannot rate the rooms at their hotel. Overall, 3 stars I'd rate this casino.
J.Stormtracker440 — Google review
I love going here, it's always clean. The music is great and who doesn't love gambling? Lots of options for slots players and live dealers for poker, black jack,. I love roulette no matter if it's electronic or live dealer. Alcohol drinks are a little pricey but sodas and coffee are free. The buffet on the hotel side is amazing. Definitely a great stop. It's also the only thing open 24hrs in Evansville since the Covid outbreak
Amanda Kissel — Google review
I booked a room here in advance because my organization is using their venue for a fundraiser. No problems getting my room booked and received my confirmation. Somehow my corporate credit card got declined when they ran my card on the first day of my stay. Instead or calling, texting, emailing or doing literally anything to let you know that your card got declined, Bally’s just canceled my whole reservation. I am standing at the front desk trying to check in legitimately 50 minutes after Bally’s says my reservation was canceled and somehow my room is no longer available so I to pay more to stay in a smoking room because that’s “all that is available.” Absolutely zero customer service.
Marshall Starks — Google review
Went to the deli cafe area in front and the staff was rude, went to restroom and came back and saw the order sitting on the oven. I tried to get the lady's attention to tell her I had returned but it was as if she was ignoring me. Then later that night at the restaurant in the back, we were seated at a table and it was nearly 30 minutes before anyone even spoke to us.
Nikki Pippin — Google review
My best friend and I reunited after some pretty traumatic relationships.. We called and booked rooms for 2 nights. We did not anticipate the rain. When we arrived they had canceled our whole reservation and now it is sold out! The front desk was annoyed by us being here saying it will mess up their audit on their paperwork so she has to go back through and change the fact that we actually showed up. She would not even attempt to look or make the situation any better I even offered to pay for a suite. The room we have until 11:00 I believe that's 4 hours has no duvet on the beds or comforter the beds have no fitted sheets does not have any sort of mini fridge or a safe to put things in it is 1980s at best and the view is of the roof gravel. I'm thinking about jumping out!! We just wanted a nice girls weekend to get away. I would have felt better if she would have at least offered some meal tickets or looked at me and told me to go screw myself oh well as she said be out by 11:00 and we didn't get here until about 4:00 we did try but traveling from Tennessee in the rain took a little longer than we expected. My friend had bragged on this place and was excited to show me around her new hometown. It was heartbreaking to see her disappointment. I hate to go home today but it doesn't seem I have a choice.
Christie Griffitt — Google review
We stayed 2 nights with our comps. This is advertised as luxurious hotel. 🙄 we were told all they had available was smoking but they would put a machine in to take smell out. They never showed up. After about 7 the homeless sit everywhere inside. They never asked for anything but they were smoking pot and the hall reeked of it. We saw bugs and holes in the bathroom. They did nothing. Pillows were like rocks in a case. Carpets throughout the bldg were filthy beyond words. Casino was nice. Should have slept in there. Thank got it was a free room. But had to pay 19.99 a night resort fees. This is a piss poor excuse of a resort. No not stay here.
Marcy Middleton — Google review
Amazing and accommodating stay, David (there’s 2) was extremely helpful and hospitable. We stayed for 4 days 3 nights and didn’t want to leave. The room, bed, floors, shower, sink, tub, desk, chairs and everything else in the room was clean CLEAN! Believe me, me and mine are the type to bring Clorox and bleach to hotels to do our own deep cleaning 😂 we didn’t have to do that here. We won 3x our bet money at the casino, walked around the local neighborhood that surrounds Evansville, saw some great scenery and ate some good food. It was a nice little baecation for us, we will be back.
Prod. By Elan — Google review
Wish they had bingo but everything else is nice. Staff is friendly food is pretty good the place is clean and they're finally bringing live music back soon. The hotel has great employees that are nice and helpful.
James Worrell — Google review
This place is poorly taken care of. For a very profitable establishment there carpet and different things through out the casino need fixed or replaced. The carpet again tho is gross. Everything here is geared to make you gamble. The rooms have not microwave or mini fridge. So your forced to go down by the casino to eat or get a drink. Also they want you to tip them at the deli in the casino before you even get your food or drink. A tip is only give if one is happy with the service. So I gave none. No frozen drink in the casino. And a very lacking choice of beers. The hotel has no breakfast and the elevator is broken.
LEE The Paladin — Google review
I know we'll to not go to any casino and expect big things it could happen but don't set expectations. That being said I won nothing of anything with size but more shocking to me was I didn't see anyone win anything which is unusual I've been to casinos in 6 states and this is the only one I've not seen someone win a decent prizes while I was there.
Then you get mail solicitations claiming you could win 500.1000.or 20000 and do not scratch only do so on property with no intention of going on the claim dates I did scratch for a lousy 5 dollars. Really a scratch of from the gas station would have been way better odds for a real prize in my experience with this place. And a few more mention it's condition and it is mediocre for land casino.
H Man — Google review
The casino was fine but the hotel needs a deep cleaning. The carpets in the halls and the room are nasty. I didn't feel comfortable enough to walk on the carpet without socks. The TV is tiny. The window was so dirty it was a filthy view of the river. The curtains had holes in them. The beds and pillows were so hard I felt like I had been camping and slept on the ground. We had a huge spider in the bed. And last but not least, there was a previous guest's hair all over the bathroom. I will never stay at the hotel again.
Mechell Mayhew — Google review
Stayed here for a wedding. Our rooms sink broke and we had to wait for it to get fixed before leaving for the Casino. The service was great and they sent someone up right away, but we couldn't switch rooms because they were fully booked.
The casino was really smokey, so not a fan of that. Ended up leaving pretty quick.
Heather de Jong — Google review
Upon entering the hotel front entrance- we were hit with a horrid odor. Smelled like funk and sewer water. Note: this smell was only in that area. It did go away.
Our non smoking room had a nice view of river. Room was nice, one comfortable king bed. Full length mirror. No closet in our room. First time staying in a hotel with no closet. No fridge. There was a ice machine down the hallway. We were only there for two nights.
Allean Hester — Google review
Attended conference. Very good meeting rooms and banquet facilities. Food was very good. The downside is that the halls near casino smell of smoke. I will never go into the casino because of the smoke.
Wonderful! Everything is in pristine "classic" condition. $5 for 13 & up. Free for 12 & under. It's a must see! They are about to downsize & some things are for sale. Thank you to Mr. Bennett for preserving & sharing some of our history.
candace duvall — Google review
Nice place to visit. Staff was knowledgeable and helpful when you could get a hold of one of them. They are in the middle of downsizing and seemed just a little more interested in selling than anything else. All the exotic cars were already sold so they could downsize to one building. A little overpriced for what they have now. Good thing is, children under 12 are free.
Tammie Hughes — Google review
Love taking my kids. They love looking at real "super cars", I love looking at the "muscle cars". Besides displaying sweet rides they have some memorabilia from several eras that was a great addition to get to see. Top it all off, my kids had a blast, as did I. For free. Donations are welcomed, but not mandatory, but I happily donated a few dollars. As should everyone if your able. My personal opinion of course. Enjoy
Wm. Bruce Dockery — Google review
Friendly museum staff, reasonable admittance price, and a lot of cool cars and memorabilia to check out. There were a number of cars and motorcycles from the movies which was really cool, including a car Dom crashes in the fast and furious movie. The museum is downsizing so a few of the items are for sale. There were a lot of mannequins which I found a bit disconcerting.
Sarah Hartman — Google review
Dom's 68 Charger from The Fast and the Furious to me was the highlight of my trip to the Dream Car Museum. Loved every square inch of the place!! The General Lee is there as well. Too many cool movie cars and bikes to mention. Do yourself a favor and head to Evansville.
Shaun Thomas — Google review
Outstanding collection, frequently rotated with new exhibits. Staff was amazingly friendly and informative. Certainly one of the highlights of our vacation. Will be back next time through town to see what's new.
Shannon Gerton — Google review
Great place to see! Especially for car buffs! It has everything - old, new, classic, even some other items of interest from back in the day! Eddie is the best guide ever!!
Regina Thomas — Google review
Oh My, a must see and it's free by donation which the owner generously gives to an organization that truly needs it. Very impressed, Evansville should be proud to have this in their city. A must to visit.
Park with a water-play area & a playground, plus 3 signature fountains with a show every 15 minutes.
This is absolutely the most amazing park we have ever been to!! It is absolutely huge, river front view is even better, plenty of walking/running and relaxing areas and space!!. Summer time, they have water area to run into!! Adults can even play with their kids in this whole entire park!!. A little far from home, but always worth the drive!!. Yearly weekend trip for sure!!. Photos do not do justice for this park!. Everyone with kids from young to older need to come here!!.
Amber Leigh — Google review
Absolutely beautiful, well maintained park. We visited on a Monday evening about 6 pm, and it was not crowded at all- granted it was close to 95* still, but a nice wind blowing.
There is a HUGE play structure, and within it are areas specific for different aged children. The child I was with was 8 so she was in the “Fox” play areas. There were 3 Fox play areas and let me tell you, some of that climbing equipment was challenging for me! I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the play set as did my much younger friend. The ground is cushioned and the equipment was clean and graffiti free.
Walking along the water, there were many, many different types of seating available. From standard plantar wall seating to beautiful metal swings, to really cool metal boxes, plenty of shaded and uncovered seating. We walked just about the whole length of the park and it was all very clean- no litter, no graffiti. Should mention the beautiful splash pad- looked very refreshing on this hot evening. We enjoyed our time at this lovely park and plan on coming back to enjoy the play set and concession stand soon!
Stephanie B. — Google review
As beautiful as it gets! One of the finest parks ever visited. Owensboro should be very proud of what they have. The most peaceful place you could ask for. Highly recommend for everyone of all ages.
Appliance Repair — Google review
Huge riverfront park with a splash pad for summer. Very clean, and kept kids entertained for a long while. Loved the swinging benches along the path adjacent to park!
S Birks — Google review
Wonderful place for children! They invested $60,000,000 here and it shows. The adjacent riverfront is impressive too. Adults will love the swings and walking area!
Randy Lee — Google review
Fantastic playground! Splash pad, beautiful view of Ohio River and bridge that is lit up at night with multi colors. Lots of seating, restrooms, walking distance to nearby restaurants. Dog on leash friendly. Non smoking. Very well done POW MIA Memorial.
Karen K — Google review
Free. Beautiful. Lush garden and many different types of trees and plants.Huge playground. Memorials. Swings. Not enough parking. Cold stone ice cream on site. Round Bellagio type fountain .
Terrence — Google review
What an incredible playground park for kids in the 3-12 range. It’s massive first off, with tons of rooms for a lot of kids. It’s got a lot of character too with huge trees you can explore and walk through, rope bridges, climbing walls- and of course complete with a splash pad. All this nestled up to the river with beautiful views of the town and the bridge. Way to go Owensboro!!
M Sumner — Google review
Awesome park, with great design and space for adults and children. A large playground - the children's delight. Lots of benches and tables.
Eduard C Hanganu — Google review
I enjoyed stopping by the park very much. The bridge is beautiful and the entire park was lovely. Very clean and peaceful even with several people there. Will definitely be returning.
Audra D,LPN — Google review
It was our first time visiting Smothers Park. This is a place that I will put on my list of places to visit again .I don't have young children but that playground is the most awesome one that I have ever seen .The view of the river and the bridge are amazing from Smothers Park .There are lots of statues and sculptures to admire .Also noted are the restaurants and hotels less than a block away.I was very impressed by this riverfront park .
Traveling Crabapple — Google review
We had a blast at the air show. The park is really nice. Kids definitely will enjoy it. And in the summer time they have a splash pad that's one of the nicest I've seen!
Amanda Brucken — Google review
Beautiful riverfront park with a huge playground and splash pad. Lots of seating around for parents. Some, but not a ton of shaded area. Concession stand and excellent view of the Ohio River. Huge bug, turtle, frog and other figures hidden throughout the park. Best of all, it’s free!
Brett McAfee — Google review
The downtown riverfront and Smothers park is one of the best parts of Owensboro. The downtown area is clean and well maintained. The playground is huge and great for kids of all ages. The views of the river from downtown are amazing and the large paved walking path along the river is really nice with a lot of benches along the way. If you want an even better view of downtown, get on the top floor of the parking structure. There are a few restaurants along the river but most are within walking distance one block away. Would recommend going to the downtown riverfront and smothers park for a nice stroll along the Ohio river.
Trey Copeland — Google review
They have done a great job at fixing this place up. Great for kids and just walking. Great place!
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari is a seasonal amusement park that provides rides suitable for all age groups. Along with the rides, visitors can also enjoy variety shows and dining venues. The park features several roller coasters including The Voyage, Thunderbird, Raven, and Legend which are highly recommended by coaster enthusiasts. Thunderbird is especially noteworthy as it is considered one of the best wing coasters in the United States with an impressive launch.
If you are a coaster enthusiast I highly recommend heading straight to The Voyage because the line backs up pretty quick. Thunderbird is the real gem of this park. Maybe the best wing coaster in the states? The launch is fantastic. The Raven has some great speed and it’s really cool that it takes you right next to a lake. The Legend was closed but I’m sure it is fantastic. You can tell the park really cares about their rides and keeps the park looking great. The free drinks are a really nice touch.
Mike Dee — Google review
Hands down the BEST Waterpark. I LOVE the thoughtfulness that is put into thinking of Littles at this park. They have small, medium and large everything, from inner tubes to the water slides, to waves pools! The amusement park is great and just as thoughtful. Love this place so much, bought season passes, and we live over 4 hours away! So, that should say a lot!
Angela Macon — Google review
Great amusement park and fantastic water park... not overly crowded and lines for rides are normally tolerable. We stay 2 days 1 day on park rides and one day in the water park. We always stay at lake Rudolf and ride the shuttle to and from the park. Great place for young and old alike! Lots of walking and several hills to climb! But worth it!
Freebird — Google review
Kids of all ages love Holiday World. It is clean, safe, and a ton of fun. We go almost every year, but this year, we had fewer grown-ups in our group. With just 2 adults, it was hard to enjoy and please the kids with the height differences resulting in long wait times for both age groups until we split up. The food prices have jumped in the past couple of years so we packed our lunch and dinner. They have a nice picnic area by the car park (we parked in "The Legend" parking lot). We always buy tickets in advance for the discount. Happy Halloween Weekends is a fun and festive time to visit, but the water park is closed. They do offer free drinks and sunscreen. Take your debit/credit card because they have a no cash policy. And wear your walking shoes!!!
Polly — Google review
What an awesome amusement park, I can't wait to come back. The rides are high quality and the staff are top notch. Do not pass up a trip here, you won't regret it. I was here two days, and the first day The Voyage was closed all day but they got it open the second day which was awesome because so many other parks would just wait and fix it later but HW got it fixed overnight. What a fantastic experience that I can't recommend enough.
Graham Stiver — Google review
I might make mention of the admission cost... tickets were $62 ea. I have 4 children and 2 adults who attended. We got there in the mid afternoon and we're quite surprised by the fact that several rides were down due to "mechanical" or "Nature" reasons. The Thunderbird was closed. The Raven had a deer in the woods close to the tracks so it was temp closed. And when it reopened the line was so long that they quit taking passengers bc it was an hour before the park closed. The Bucameer closed due to a lap restraint issue. Getting to each ride is a brutal walk constantly going up and down steep hills on uneven walkways which are constantly bottlenecked. And one of the wave pools was closed for an unknown reason. The only other wave pool was super crowded and it felt like you were constantly bumping into someone and saying excuse me. Then when the waves did start it was impossible to enjoy it bc it was so crowded. The closings made all other venues extra long lines. At one point it was an hour and a half wait to get on the Legend and 45 min wait to get on water rides that held multiple (up to 6) people at once. It was ridiculous. I paid over $400 to take my family there for the day and was highly disappointed in the rides and availability of such. And the food, oh my Lord! It was $9 for an ice cream cone! A pizza to feed 4 was $39.99 +tx. One pizza! I know it's a tourist spot but c'mon people $40 for a pizza!?! (That only has 8 slices btw. Same size you would get from dominos but with only one topping. Extra toppings were $5.99 ea!!!) Very dissatisfied with the quality/value of food choices there. There was one saving grace for the entire trip, and that was the drone show. It began after the park closed and lasted about 15 minutes. I posted a short clip of it just enough to get the idea without spoiling the show for those who will visit from now to the end of July. It was totally the best part of the visit we had. I will say that all the park employees were very kind and helpful. The service was on par with just about any low to mid priced attraction. My children, of which we have 4 ,ranging in ages from 7 to 14, said it was the worst attraction we have been to. They were totally disappointed in everything, which in turn is reflected in my review here. As mentioned the only saving grace was the friendly staff and the drone show after the park closed. Worst venue to date. And all on a Monday.
John morgan — Google review
We always have so much fun when we visit here. We are close to Six Flags in our area and even with the 3.5 hour drive we still spend less visiting Holiday World. We usually leave early enough to get there when they first open and stay all day before booking a room at one of the local hotels. The park is nice and spacious. The wait times for the rides are reasonable. Food and drink prices are lower in comparison to a lot of other places. I would say if you are looking for a fun, affordable, family trip Holiday World is the way to go.
Serene Johnson — Google review
We love Holiday World! Our family has been going there around 43 years!!! Used to be called Santa Claus. It has grown so much over the years. But it is still a family oriented, clean park. I like the fact that they do not serve alcohol...so you can go have fun without dealing with drunk people. You don't see rowdy behavior either. I think the admission price is reasonable and parking is FREE!
K Moore — Google review
This park is totally awesome for spending the day. It doesn’t have too many roller coasters (only five) but they are absolutely great (The Voyage is simply too good to describe it here). Besides, the water park is absolutely amazing, with tones of first class water coasters that will give you A LOT of fun. When I went, during the summer, parking was free and (yes) soda was free too, with several drinking stations across the whole park for you to go and simply grab what you want.
Alan Espinet — Google review
It’s a really awesome place. The roller coasters are amazing, as well as the water slides. I would really recognize coming here even if you’re afraid of riding roller coaster, as I was one of those people before coming to Holiday World. I wasn’t when I left, though.
Dmitry Novikov — Google review
What a gem! This is my family’s second time coming. The park is always so clean, and the staff are so helpful. We love the free beverage stations, my kids make sure to swing by the oasis every chance they get. The water park is so fun with lots to do for all ages. The dry parks are so fun too. Pro tip, don’t try doing it all in one day, come one day and buy a discounted pass for the following at the gate when you leave. The entire park is so picturesque. We will 100% be coming back!
Will Randel — Google review
We had a group of 8 people and had an absolute blast! They had all their Halloween stuff happening so we did the hay ride, corn maze and drone show (which was really cool). We will definitely be back!
Crystal D. — Google review
Great family oriented amusement park. As advertised, free parking, sunscreen, and soft drinks. Several areas for the younger guests to ride and play. The water park is large with many different slides, splash zones, and wave pools. There are wooden coasters for those who enjoy that type of ride. They also have a well versed genre of food courts to choose from including a Thanksgiving style meal. We were there on a Sunday the last week of July and the longest wait time was a little over 10 minutes.
Mark Worstell — Google review
This was my daughter and my first time here, and we had a blast. Age 4 is the limit for free entry, so be prepared for being your little one a ticket.
Must wear shoes, shirts, and shorts for entry into the theme park, which is where you enter the park, and the splashing safari part doesn't open till 11. I will post a picture of what I wore into the park day 2, and I had no issues. The only issue I had was the very last ride of they day when I was hooked into the wooden Rollercoaster in the Thanksgiving holiday part. She told me she would let me ride this time but next time I needed a shirt, but I had no issues entering the park from start and leaving the water park to go to the dry amusement part portion.
All together we had a wonderful time and will be coming back again.
Alyssa Nelson — Google review
A very fun place to go. You will need 2 days to do everything in both parks.
The 1 picture is the swings in Halloween land. The first one is Turkey whirl in Thanksgiving land. They are building more. Will have a Boomerang ride next year.
Dena Scott — Google review
Our family had an AMAZING time! The rides were great, the variety of water slides are crazy! The park caters to all ages which is awesome, we have infant to 17 age range. There is something for everyone! Also the power went out in part of the park an hour before close and the park has offered another full day for each of us for free! The parking was hassle free, there are signs all throughout the park so it's easy to find things, there are bathrooms everywhere and drinks stations at every corner. Not to mention the park is so clean, there are staff everywhere to assist and very friendly. I'd give 10 stars if I could!
Chassity Hunter — Google review
Went back in the beginning of July. We spent part of the day in the Waterpark before it rained. Holiday World has a policy if their rides are down for a certain time and reason, they will honor that days ticket for a future visit. We made our return trip on a weekend in mid August. (School is back in session so the park has weekend only operation at that time.) The park is beautifully maintained. Free parking (including spaces for EV), free sunscreen stations, free beverage stations. A small selection of awesome Rollercoasters and and even better Waterpark. Excited to return 2024 for the new coaster addition!
Aimi Roku — Google review
Been quite a few years since I've visited... Won't be that long again. Had a great time with the roller-coasters, Splashin' Safari and everything in between. Atmosphere was great and cleanliness was top notch. Highly recommend! Those roller-coasters are intense and no joke! Loved it!
Santa's Candy Castle is the world's first themed attraction, dating back to 1935 as part of Santa Claus Town. It was created to cater to families visiting in search of Santa Claus and was free for all visitors. The castle offers a nostalgic experience with a wide variety of blast-from-the-past candy choices, including unique popcorn flavors and tasty Ice Hot Cocoa. It's a must-visit for those looking to take a walk down memory lane and indulge in some classic treats.
A castle packed full of candy! What's not to like. This picturesque castle was built in 1935 and has been selling sweet treats ever since. When we went in the door my wife made a bee line for the counter with the frozen hot chocolate. It was incredible! It's made with their own chocolate and was the high light of the trip.
I collect small mint/candy tins and found almost a dozen that I didn't already have.
There are many old candy brands that I loved in my youth. They even have the non politically correct candy cigarettes. What fun!
There is a whole room of pez dispensers and another room dedicated to jelly bellys. We spent way too much money here and had a great time. Also the people working (owners?) Here were amazing friendly and helpful.
Jeff Schafer — Google review
Frozen hot chocolate is worth the trip on its own. Starting to become a family tradition annually. Nostalgic candy blast from the past, this time of year my kids always pick out a Christmas book and the stuff is always so friendly and helpful about what else you may want to know about within the area.
Boring To Bell — Google review
really cool Candy store with an impressive inventory. roasted chestnuts over an open fire and learned about America history. these are great guys and a really cool building as well. definitely worth a stop if you're ever in the area
Wisco Simple — Google review
This is a great Candy store you will find candies that you haven’t seen in many years. The staff is awesome very friendly and helpful. The hot chocolate is delicious and the choice are great. If you are in the area this is a must. Everyone becomes a kid in a candy store all ages.
BA Bernier — Google review
This was such an amazing place. The owner was fantastic. The selection of candy was 2nd to none. My daughter fell and he was right there with an ice pack! The iced hot chocolate was the most amazing thing I’ve ever tasted. This is a must stop place if your near holiday world.
Justin Kline — Google review
Very cool place to go. Lots of different candy, some I haven't seen in YEARS. Only wish there were more handmade candies there.
Belinda Hupp — Google review
Blast from the past candy choices! Super fun to see all the candies from when this Gen X'er grew up. We also got their Ice Hot Cocoa and it was tasty. Their popcorn flavor selections are interesting. We got the Chicago (Carmel corn & cheddar), popped right, with good flavor. Highly recommend stopping in for a little walk down memory lane.
Denise S — Google review
Fun little stop for the kids while visiting the area . I've never seen so many Pez dispensers in my life !
Rachel Rucker — Google review
Such a fun place to stop in on the way to Holiday World. Building is charming and well kept. Staff is friendly and there is plenty of free parking in gravel lot. Candy variety abounds and they have homemade goodies as well such as popcorn and frozen hot chocolate drinks. In store restrooms are much appreciated as we shopped. Given the building is so old there isn't really wheelchair safe access throughout. Oh and they have a fun gumball machine for $0.25 which my kids loved. Highly recommend a visit. We always leave with a bag full of goodies!
Nick Wilcox — Google review
You have to visit if you're in the area! So many unique and nostalgic types of candy. Very large selection, too. They have a huge selection of hot chocolate flavors and unique popcorn and fudge flavors. There is a room full of various pez dispensers and a jelly belly room. The prices are VERY reasonable. The owner is super friendly and kind, and it's just right around the corner from Holiday World. The owner even asked us if there was any type of candy we were looking for that they didn't carry. We took a little break from the theme park when bad weather came in and stopped here. Excellent customer service. You just HAVE TO try the frozen hot chocolate. So delicious!! Highly recommend this place!
Heather Robinson — Google review
Better than any candy store I’ve been to in TN! If you like PEZ, they have plenty of choices! Grab some flavored popcorn or some fudge.
Natalie Nicole — Google review
We took a step back into our childhood with some of the candy we used to get as a kid. This place was AWESOME!!! Staff was very fun to interact with. The FROZEN hot chocolate was amazing only down side is we couldn't buy it by the gallon but we HIGHLY recommend trying some. THANK YOU for the experience of your passion.
Boat rides on an underground river, a trail to a sinkhole & prospecting for semi-precious stones.
This is a great cave to visit! Make sure your check out the Indiana Cave Trail to get your free t-shirt.
Really appreciated that the staff recommended the nature walk that includes a deep sinkhole and native forest. If it's been rainy, call to make sure they're open.
Jenny Sherrill — Google review
Our tour guide was very informative.
The girls loved the boat tour, the cave is beautiful. There are some really neat things in the gift shop, and the natural landscape is breathtaking! The walk is pretty steep though to get to the boat, so if you have mobility issues, it may be rough, otherwise, a wonderful family adventure! The entire tour, takes roughly 1 hour.
Chelsea Francis — Google review
This was a very enjoyable cave tour! All of the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Our guide was "Cave Man" Dave, and he did a wonderful job of leading the tour and sharing information about this cave and caves in general. There were a few picnic tables behind the main building that would be good for families and they are close to clean restrooms.
Ken Weber — Google review
Absolutely an awesome experience. Our guide, although only 16, was amazing with great knowledge, a quick wit, and a great sense of humor with the guests and a good boat pilot. The park is clean, the gift shop has lots to offer, the gem mining is fun and the boat tour is awesome. Highly recommend this park and cave to travel too. Way worth the day trip. Will definitely be back. And bring a strong flashlight if you wanna add a little more fun to the trip, just respect the rules when asked for total darkness conditions..There is generally plenty of parking, but weekends and holiday weekends right be a little tight and require a bit of a walk. Handicap parking available but must be able to board a boat. Kid friendly as well.
Kyle Opp — Google review
This was just a stop on our way to Big Splash. Turned out to be my favorite place. The store has so much to look at while waiting for our tour yet it was simple not to much in your face overwhelling gift shop vibe, also so clean the whole place was. Prices are all very reasonable from tickets to merchandise. Staff: you can tell each guy loves working there. Beyond knowledgeable, help and kind. Any question was answered and they were quick with it. We did mining for gems for a bit too always fun the station they have is easy to use.
Nick was our tour guide and we had a pretty quite group. You can tell he knew the job and cave well because he made the whole journey enjoyable. He taught us so much while kept us laughing.
I can't express how beautiful this cave is and I was just in awe of what nature has created. My photos don't do it justice.
Portia Pawlik — Google review
What a great, out of the way, attraction. Everyone there was very friendly and knowledgeable. Cloe our tour guide was awesome. Very clear speaking voice, answered questions, and kept it very fun. Tour took about 45 minutes to an hour. This time of year they only have a handful of tours a day so call ahead. We got there around 10:50am and the next tour was at noon. So we killed time looking at the gift shop, walking the sink hole trail (takes about 30 minutes) then just having a snack in the car. Tour itself was fun and i came away feeling i learned a few things. Highly recommend for everyone except very young children or people with mobility issues.
Samantha Duzinskas — Google review
I highly recommend taking a tour here. I’ve been on many guided cave tours, but this one is very unique since it’s entirely given while in a boat. The cave is amazing. You even see cave fish along with crayfish. The staff is very friendly and our tour guide was very knowledgeable. There’s also a small gift shop on site.
Matthew Ritzler — Google review
This was an amazing experience. We surprised the kids and all were happy. The boat guide was funny and knowledgeable. Whether you are local or a visitor from out of town, I highly recommend a visit. Ps also buy a bag of dirt for mining. It's worth it. ⛏️🪨🛶
Sarah Ely — Google review
What a great place 💪🏻 We happened to be traveling by when we decided to stop. I'm sure glad we did. The boat trip underground was awesome. The mining was really neat, too.
Mark Ultz — Google review
What a charming and fascinating stop! We walked up to the gift shop to purchase tickets for their tour and was greeted by "Tommy" the black and white cat. My daughters couldn't resist patting him and Tommy preferred not to be touched, haha. The employees brought out a teaser toy for my 9 year old to play with Tommy while we paid for our tickets and bought a couple bags of mining rough for the kids to mine in their gem sluice. Arrowheads and fossils were discovered with enthusiasm, it was a great learning opportunity while we waited for our tour time. The walk down into the cave was a sharp declining ramp into the mouth of the cave and spiraled down to the docks. We boarded the boat and our tour guide gently steered the boat through the natural tunnels of Bluespring. We spied cave crayfish and cave fish, as it was early in the morning, the best time to see them. Though this cave isn't really known for its formations, there are still many beautiful things to witness here. We finished our Indiana Cave Trail here and received our t-shirts! Thank you folks for a memorable visit!
Gillian Schmillian — Google review
Awesome tour.
Longest boat tour I have been on anywhere. Great event and the tour guide was like 16 years old and one of the most knowledgeable cave guides I have experienced. A+, definitely would do again!
Jacob Ingram — Google review
What a wonderful experience! Dave and David did a wonderful job on our tour. We ended up having the boat to ourselves. We did wait about an hour, but only because there was a class trip ahead of us. There was plenty to keep us occupied until our tour slot so we didn’t mind. Gemstone mining was a blast. My son had the best time. All the staff members were so nice and helpful! We will definitely be back
Laura H — Google review
We were passing through and we wouldn’t have been able to make the tour without some above and beyond accommodation from staff, which they didn’t hesitate to offer (shout out Andrew and Keagan).
The cave itself is spectacular, a one of a kind experience in the Midwest as far as I know. Our guide Keagan was friendly and knowledgeable, able to answer all questions about the caves history and geology. A must-go if you’re in the area.
Jason Morton — Google review
Absolutely a gorgeous experience! The caves are stunning and it’s a nice boat ride for about an hour all the way inside with fun demonstration. 4 stars out of 5 because our tour guide keagen, although a good kid, did not inform us much about the history of the caves apart from a 3 minute quick spiel, and kind of interrupted the fun while speaking of other unrelated details. Highly recommend it, especially in a big group!
Rhea Gupta — Google review
What a great experience! We enjoyed our tour with Keegan and Grace as our guides! Very informative and educational! Thanks again!🥰
CJ Walker — Google review
I love visiting the different caves in Indiana and Kentucky. My kids have a blast at every cave we visit since each one is unique. This one is really fun since it is a boat ride and is relatively long. The walk down the hill and back is the hardest part since it is very steep so be aware of it before going! We did have to wait a bit before the next tour started.
Kenneth Randles — Google review
It was a tremendous experience. The boat trip into the cavern lasts an hour and costs $22 for adults. Worth it! Later, we walked on a short trail above the cavern. We went on weekdays. The tour starts at every hour. There is no waiting time, and you do not need to make a reservation beforehand.
They have a smart and sweet cat, Tommy. (: He was the first one to welcome us to the park. If you see him around, please cuddly him. He was hungry for a cuddly since the employees were busy accommodating guests. We cuddled him often, and he followed us everywhere, even to a short trail. He was constantly meowing, calling us to go back to the office. We were told he chased hikers on a trail and came to the office with them. Later, the employees decided to keep him. Thank you for taking care of him, Bluespring!
Elnara Mammadova (elnaramedia) — Google review
The people that work there are very 👍 nice. They have activity for the kids to find 💎 gemstones. The boat ride going down 80 feet below land in the cave was great.
L C Studios — Google review
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1459 Blue Springs Cavern Rd, Bedford, IN 47421, USA
Historic site of Indiana’s first state capital & its development of Indiana from territory to state.
Neat place. Going to revisit in warmer weather.
Frank Gilbert — Google review
16 historical sites. We reviewed four today. We will be back to see more. Nice places to eat. Murals. Antiques. Unique finds.
Linda Craig — Google review
Lovely this time of year, Light Up Corydon used to be a one night thing now it’s a month long celebration.
Travis Scharrer — Google review
Landmark of Indiana History. First State Capitol wonderfully preserved.
Justin McKim — Google review
Beautiful and historic park area in downtown Corydon!
Matt Arnold — Google review
Took the tour and had a great host in Jennifer. Very interesting facts we picked up along the way.
Megan Dyson — Google review
Very awesome tour for the price ($7)--the tour guide was very knowledgeable and super kind! You get to see the inside of both cool buildings and learn much more than I had read about the site. Highly recommend if it's running while you're in town!
Lovely garden in the back! Amazing Indiana history!!
Kai Hartman — Google review
Wasn't open but me and my father love historic landmarks and old cemeteries. Being born and raised Hoosiers seeing the 1st Capital was neat.
James Smith — Google review
The historic site itself is composed of more than the old Statehouse. Go to the visitor's bureau or the "carriage house" across the street and you'll be set up for a tour which are begun at the top of the hour.
The first stop is the Governor's Headquarters, the residence of the second elected governor, William Hendricks. The home itself is in very good condition and is filled with period furnishings - some of which were actually Hendricks' personal possessions.
Next, you'll walk across the street and down the block a few hundred feet where you will be handed off to a different guide for the tour of the first Statehouse itself. The Statehouse is an amazingly small, but well-constructed limestone building. This structure served the Indiana House, Senate and Supreme Court (their courtroom is tiny!).
I take one star away because the tour guides seem to be your local government types - someone's child or nephew or niece who aren't really suited to the job. The first guide seemed generally knowledgeable, but unenthusiastic about his job while the second clearly wasn't prepared - I noticed she had written notes on the palms of her hands and pads of fingers in ink!
But, the town is absolutely charming, the sites are very interesting for history buffs and one should expect to visit for 1-2 hours including just walking around the town square.
The site has street parking (not a problem on most days) and is easily accessible from I-64. Combine with a visit to the Falls Of The Ohio Park and Interpretive Center in nearby Jeffersonville (across the Ohio from Louisville, KY) or to Obannon State Park with views of the mighty Ohio River and a pioneer village and you've got a nice couple days in south-east Indiana!
Joseph Gore Jr. — Google review
Very interesting and information on our history. Lot of nice shops mixed in with the normal stores in a downtown area. Butt Drugs is a must to see along with the historical capital building.
Kevin Cronin (Kevin Cronin TN) — Google review
Our tour included the original Capitol building as well as the headquarters/residence of a major governor. Tours begin in the State Museum office located in the white carriage house next to Gov HQ.
John S. Hague — Google review
Lovely town with extended walking tour. I could have spent two or three days there.
Wooded nature preserve with 3 rustic cabins from the 1800s, hiking trails & picnic/BBQ pavilions.
Absolutely gorgeous little place to visit me and my boyfriend stumbled upon it and had a really nice time looking around and taking pictures. Wasn't very crowded when we went a few people here and there.
Carrie Blakeman — Google review
Saunders Spring Nature Reserve is located just outside of US Army Base Fort Knox. It has several old cottages from the 1700 and 1800 of the original settlers of the area. The place is pristine and beautiful during the summer. If you’re into fall foliage, this is a great place to capture the changing landscape of colors as trees shed their leaves for the winter. Nice place for wedding photos and small picnics. Easily accessible by automobile and has hiking trails.
Ty “Majik Iyes Ty” Talbot — Google review
This place was BEAUTIFUL. I had my maternity pictures here and they turned out amazing. So many natural waterfalls and hiking trails it’s perfect for a day in nature.
Tee Renne — Google review
Very beautiful park!!! Especially in the fall months!!! Lots of trails to walk n get lost on! Great place for dates or special occasions!!! Or just for fun any time of year!!! Lots of history also!!!
Carebearkiss — Google review
Beautiful area for hiking. Flat ground trails that are easy and a few trails that are a little more difficult.
John May — Google review
So much to see at this preserve! The spring water is beautiful with dozens of places you can walk through it, a cave, trails that circle the spring/creek and historical landmarks.
Kid friendly, accessible, and free.
Melissa Nicole — Google review
Outstanding and beautiful nature preserve with clearly marked trails of varying difficulty. Great for running, walking, hiking, and mountain biking.
Jessie Griffith — Google review
If you love nature, you have to check out this place. I had a great time exploring
Jean Yacinthe — Google review
Great place for walking,biking and hiking. They a a lot of trails . Definitely was a workout going down and up the steps on the hill down to the stream .the stream was nice and there was people fishing and taking a dip .
Ari — Google review
This is a hidden gem in Radcliff. My family enjoys this nature park with the various trails for easy hikes and small waterfalls that children can play in. My wife and son enjoy fishing and they stock the lake so that you are sure to catch something. I enjoy photography and the area provides plenty of opportunity to capture amazing photos.
Brian Koellish — Google review
I visited on a week day. The area is well kept when it comes to limiting trash as there are volunteers who care for the trails monthly. The trails have many uneven stairs but are reasonably marked with traik markers but they kind of all lead into each other around the reservoir.
The spring itself is very refreshing and you markedly feel a difference in temperature as soon as you approach the water. So lovely. The reservoir is teaming with wildlife for fun exploration.
GRAMS — Google review
This place is absolutely beautiful!!! There are lots of trails and a place to fish. There are picnic tables and benches in so many random places, but it's nice to know there will be a place to sit close by no matter where you are. There are a couple of pavilions for gatherings. There is a lot of information posted all around about the surroundings so that you know what you are looking at and what to expect. I didn't get a chance to check out the cave yet. Please donate to them in the donation box if you come to visist!
Erica North — Google review
Beautiful getaway from the hustle and bustle. Nice hiking trail if you have on the right shoes... wet leaves were slick. Nice spot to pack a lunch or read a book. Be sure to drive all the way in and down the hill. Oh, there wasn't a fee to get in, they only asked for donations. (I did not stop in the visitors center)
Located in Borden, Indiana, Huber's Orchard & Winery is a sprawling farm with fruit and vegetable picking, wine tastings, vineyard tours and a bakery. The venue is perfect for weddings and events, with convenient modern amenities.
This tour of the winery and distillery was awesome. Ken did a fabulous job! The wine tasting was fabulous and you get to pick six wines or you also had the option to taste the spirits. There was music out on the patio and we also bout the package that included lunch. Burgers were huge and moist and fries were good too. If you are going to visit, I highly recommend the $35 package! Includes tour, tasting, lunch, glass of wine and a wine glass too! Pick a day when they have music. It was the perfect day and you cannot beat the experience for the price!
N I — Google review
The best winery I have been to so far! The food was delicious, the wine was extraordinary, the market, ice cream, swans oh so much to do, I should have picked blueberries!! Worth a visit!!
Joseph B. — Google review
We had a great day ar Huber's. Purchases some preserves and baked goods. We had a wonderful wine tasting experience with Ken. He was very knowledgeable about our choice of wines and the winery.
We purchased a case of wine!
M. Zebby — Google review
We brought the kids just to have a day outside and pick pumpkins and apples. Hadn’t been since a child and I believe there’s two locations now. We ate at the restaurant and went to the play area before doing the fruit picking options . Food at the restaurant was decent but not delicious like I remember it and not worth the price in my opinion but I think they have a Huber restaurant at the other location with more home style food. We had burgers and chicken strips at this place . Smaller kids can definitely run around and use up their energy. They charge you by pound for the apples you pick so if you go with a family be mindful . My family enjoyed the fish pond the most . May come back with just her so we can try wine tasting and just relax with great views. It’s beautiful land and everyone should visit at least once. The drinks and home made snacks and cider were hits for us as well, riding on the traitor was my favorite part on a hot day, the breeze is amazing lol wear comfortable clothes and shoes !
Greg Naves II — Google review
Stopped in for a wine tasting while in town visiting my parents. Beautiful property and establishment. Had a great wine tasting and definitely will be back when I visit next. Took home the their lakeside white, sweet stella di luce, and limestone white blend as my top three but others were good too. My step dad did the spirits tasting and I'd love to try some of their cocktails. Sipped his black raspberry bourbon liqueur and it was delicious.
Sara Fradl — Google review
Ken at the tasting bar is the absolute best. Very informative going over the tasting menu and we even got to have an extra taste of one of the newer wines they have to offer. Wine Down Wednesday was a success!!
Tammy Quinton — Google review
What a great find just a short drive from Louisville KY. Great wine and spirits along with a wonderful staff of 8 generations! My fav was the apple sparkling wine ! Hubby loved the blackberry whiskey. Shared lots of area suggestions with us. They also have a bakery nextdoor and the bread was fabulous. Lots of homemade goodies. Ice cream shop and picnic area also on site ! Will visit again. Highly highly recommend!
A Mull — Google review
So much to do at this place. Orchards and patches, markets and shops. Something for everyone, including the kids. Bamboo and corn mazes, slides, inflatable, racetracks... The winery and distillery are great. Youll easily spend a whole day here. There are several restaurants in the grounds too.
Tyler Dixon — Google review
My wife and I visited Hubers Orchard about a month ago and had the best time! We only expected to be there for an hour or two and ended up staying four hours. They have a winery with 15 dollar tastings but you get to pick 7-8 wines or spirts. Also they have a general store with fresh produce and other goodies. On top of that the parking was free and the hay rides were free (or at least it was when we went). Before we left I got some of their ice cream and my wife got their coffee (they were delicious). We definitely plan on visiting again sometime!
David Garvin — Google review
We did a barrel tasting tour with John and had the best time! John did a great job and was so informative. The spirits were delicious. We were very impressed. I highly recommend the tour and John!
Karen G — Google review
We visited this place in October 2023 and I thought it was one of the best places I have ever seen. We tasted wine, enjoyed live music, ate and bought local products that the farm itself produces. We picked apples, tried the best pecan pie ever, bought cheese bread, orange marmalade and apple cider vinegar. One of the best experiences for me and my family that you could have once you visit Jasper, Indiana
Ili D — Google review
Patty gave us a wonderful wine tasting! She was very informative and a delight to talk to. The wine was amazing and we left with 3 bottles. Highly recommend this as a must-do activity for anyone visiting from out of town or even a fun time with friends and family. The fall harvest decorations were gorgeous and Huber’s was selling the most perfect pumpkins I have ever seen. We will definitely be back before fall is over to go pick pumpkins!
Olivia Nicole Duffett — Google review
Picked punkins and apples. Ate the buffet,excellent. Buffet and drinks four people for 80 dollars. Hard to beat for an authentic home-cooked meal. Shopped and fed fish. Be careful!! I always spend too much money shopping here. Blackberry pie was 16 dollars, loaf of homemade cinnamon bread for 10$ we love this place!
cg l — Google review
This place has always been fun and just keeps getting better over the years. I went when I was a kid and with both my oldest on school field trips. So much for adults to do and children. The cherry on top is the scenery.
Siamona Flowers — Google review
Peace!
I’ve been coming here for years.
Well worth a visit, make sure you do a tasting and a tour.
The wine doesn’t miss.
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A Tribe Called Film — Google review
Love this place. My wife and I have been wine club members for several years. They have live music on the patio area, food to eat and a couple bottles of wine. Always well kept and clean. Staff is always friendly. The Family Fun Park is excellent for the kids. They have a plenty to keep them busy for several hours. We will be back soon.
Churchill Downs is a horse racing track located in Louisville, Kentucky. It has hosted the Kentucky Derby since 1875 and is also a National Historic Landmark. The track usually seats up to 50,000 people, but on Derby Day it can hold up to 150,000 spectators.
We paid $17 each for a 30 minute tour of the grounds as well as entrance to the museum. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and encouraged us often to ask questions. As a childhood fan with very little knowledge of the history race, I was amazed with the history our tour guide was able to share in just the 30 minutes we were there. If you know more than me, you might ask questions and be pleasantly surprised to hear her explain Churchill Downs trivia. Since it was only a 30 minute tour, we didn't go far from the museum, but we did get to see the track and the winners circle under the twin towers! The museum is quite large and holds of a lot of interesting facts as well as interactive and informative games for some of the younger (or young at heart) crowd. 10/10, must visit!
Anna H. H. — Google review
This is where it goes down. The place to be. It’s remarkable how beautiful this place is. We took a short shelf guided tour. It was a lot of information. I believe the longer tour would offer behind the scene type thing. Nevertheless we enjoyed the history of the iconic place. The gift shop is nice. Parking is plentiful and the staff is friendly and energetic.
Wind Napol — Google review
SO impressed ! Amazing facility. Must see the museum & movie. Incredibly well done. Go for one of the tours, very informative. I don't do things twice, but I would just to see the 360° movie again. Beautiful
Jeannine Uehling — Google review
This where all the action happens for The Kentucky Derby. Lots of interesting historical trivia about the horses that ran in past races. Beautifully kept grounds and stalls..a great tour and we stopped for a Mint Julep at the end our tour (this was on our own). Off Season they are reasonably priced at their bar/cafe. It was a very tasty cocktail. They have a gift shop on site next to the cafe with all types of Churchill Downs Memorabilia.
Luann LaPointe — Google review
One of the coolest things I've ever done! If you have the chance, visit Churchill Downs. It's an experience you'll never forget! When we visited, they had a bunch of food trucks in the vicinity. It was neat because you could walk around to a couple of food trucks, purchase some drinks, dance to the live music, and then go watch the horse races. We just sat in a general admission area which worked out perfect because we were there during the week when it wasn't crazy busy. Overall, we had an absolute blast!
Mackenzie Feeley — Google review
This place was so Beautiful!
Just traveling thur, knee problem. Enjoyed taking pics of statue of Secretaries!
I seen the movie a long time ago. The place was so awesome to see! I know the museum was open.
But I remember hearing on news horses were moved because a horse died. It was under evistgation.
What I seen was still a very beautiful place! Enjoy it!
Lea Tillman — Google review
First time visitor. Took the DOWNS/HERMITAGE FARMS tour which is a full day tour. Highly recommend! At Hermitage Farms our guide was a very knowledgeable young man Jacob who was filled with all the details of the operations of the Farm, including the horse stables, barn turned kitchen and event venue and the different gardens of mostly edibles that sustain their kitchen and uoscale restaurant on site.
Karen Coglianese — Google review
Great way to spend the afternoon while in Louisville. Bring cash to bet . The food is just okay. Eat elsewhere if possible before or after. The drinks are actually pretty good. They make a pretty decent old-fashioned.
William Berdine — Google review
Never been to a race before, was a great thrill. Everyone had. Fun watching and cheering for the Horses. Love the history and the stadium food. Good day with friends, will definitely do this again.
Alan Flanagan — Google review
Very interesting museum visit and short tour. The entry fee includes an immersive 18-minute video on a 360-degree screen with surround sound, all museum exhibits, and a 30-minute tour. There are rotating stools for viewing the video so you can easily spin and see everything. Our tour guide, Steve, was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Videos are shown at ten minutes past every hour with a ten minute intro on the hour. Tours begin on the half hour, and the guide picks you up in the theater, which is called The Great Hall. There is a nice gift shop with loads of merchandise and a cafe that can both be visited for free. The only issue we observed is that the parking lot is quite small, so leave extra time for arrival, as your reserved video and tour times are set.
Alan Lewis — Google review
Went to see horse races. Was a phenomenal experience. We got our tickets when we arrived which ended up costing us a third of the price. Has a parking lot concession stand for food drinks and a gift shop. You can smoke inside while watching the horse races. Once you enter you can't return. Races take place all day. Minimum bet for a horse race when we went was $50.
kali — Google review
Great experience! This was my first visit. We took a tour of the city and this was one of our stops. Enjoyed seeing the horses race and exploring the grounds, which are very beautiful. The gift shop has a good variety of items, such as derby hats, shirts, magnets, and derby collector items.
Kristi U — Google review
If you get the chance take the Superstars and Spires tour. At ninety minutes it covers a lot. Our guide, Bob, was really good about sharing stories and historical insights about this great track. The tour takes you through all the grandstands and high end seating where the stars and celebrities enjoy the Derby. There is a museum to visit as well as a theatre to watch a movie about The Race, which is a must see. Visit the store for some swag and the cafe for a mint julip.
johnsko Johns — Google review
We went to the November live races and I would rate that a 5. We bought tickets to the millionaire’s row section which was great and included a buffet and all you can drink soda. The buffet was very disappointing. It went from 1 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. We got our food at 1:15 P.M. after the first race was done. The pasta was warm to cool in temperature, the chicken was dry. The dessert selection was very messy in presentation. That lowered our rating. Is that really how it is for the Kentucky Derby when people are paying $10,000 or more for tickets? Thank goodness ours were $61 each (includes entry to Churchill Downs).
Brian Bezanson — Google review
I had such a wonderful, enjoyable day/experience here yesterday(Sunday, November 5th, 2023).
I came with dear friends who are parents of a deceased army son.
We attended the Military remembrance day for surviving families.
11 stares were represented.
Such good food, a band, face painting, activities fir the children and so much more was provided at No cost to the families and their guests.
The staff I talked to and got to know we're absolutely so friendly, caring and a joy to meet
We had such a wonderful time.
Thank you to your staff throughout the building and grounds.
I will definitely come back!
Sharon Howard — Google review
Definitely recommend purchasing tickets for tour ahead of time and including the video and track tour. We had our tour at the end of the day so we didn’t get to enjoy the museum before the tour. Plan for more time on the front or backend to be able to wander through the museum.
Kate Carlson — Google review
We went to Opening Night 2024 at Churchill Downs. It was a great night. I enjoyed the night racing. However,they need to improve on their food concessions. We spent $65 for 2 burgers,bratwurst, and sprite. There was no lettuce,tomatoes on burgers. We couldn't get mustard or ketchup either,and fries were cold. For the price you pay,they should have a condiment station at least.
Milling Chablal — Google review
There are few greater places in the entire world than the Legendary Churchill Downs.
Fortunes have been won, and fortunes have been lost.
At times, the rush of nostalgia will rush over you, coupled with the roar of the crowd, and the thunderous stampede of the thoroughbreds down the back stretch.
Memories are made here that last a lifetime.
The sun always shines bright at this Ole Kentucky home.
And you ain't never been anywhere, or seen anything, until you've witnessed a Kentucky Derby in person.
Tyler Wilson — Google review
My wife and I toured this well-known site in late February and unfortunately, it was cold and windy. But we were still able to walk through the stands to the finish line and the guide braved the nasty weather to give us some interesting tidbits and insider info. The museum is also a must-see, especially if you are a horse racing enthusiast. The museum offers a well-rounded history of Churchill Downs, the horses that have run there as well as the jockeys, trainers, and other workers who made the Kentucky Derby world famous. I’d love to see a race here!
David Pelowski — Google review
The museum was actually much bigger than I thought it would be and much more interesting that I thought it would be so I ended up thinking it was worth the money to get in. It also included a tour down to the stands which was pretty cool to see and able to see the track up close as just part of the basic tour is a very cool place to go with a lot of history.
Audrey Hart — Google review
Very beautiful historical racetrack to visit. It was great taking the tour that is offered at the museum.
I would love to experience a race event in person some day.
Jamie Steeno — Google review
Home of the most famous race in the world the Kentucky Derby. I would have loved to go to one of the races but I came here in the off season when there were no races running at all. There are a lot of different tours to go on: Backstretch Workout Tour, Barn and Backside Tour, Black Heritage in Racing Tour, Bourbon and Bridles Experience, Race Day Experience, Hermitage Farm and Derby Museum Tour, Ultimate Churchill Downs Tour, Throughbred Workout Tour, Superstars and Spires tour (I really wanted to go to this one but it was sold out), Guided Track Visit. I went to this last one, you got to see the track as well as the grandstand. Nice quick tour if you aren't a big fan or in a pinch for time but I definitely recommend the other tours if you are a big fan.
Josh Baltazar — Google review
An amazing experience to watch a live Horse race. You can't imagine how good a vibe is created during the horse race. We bought tickets in advance. We watched almost all the races that day. Very good experience. There were plenty of food courts inside. Next year, we are planning to go there to experience the Kentucky Derby that has almost 170,000 viewers. In Louisville, this place is a must visit.
Md Muntasir Alam — Google review
Went here for Kentucky derby 2023 and it was a great time! Highly recommend a box seat and near the finish line. Drinks and food were basic but all inclusive. Cigars cost extra. Definitely a great once in a lifetime experience.
Jim Alford — Google review
Excellent tour and was amazing to see this historic place in person. A shame I wasn't born when Secretariat run the Derby in 1973. His record still stands. There is a beautiful display about him on the second floor of the museum adjacent to Churchill Downs.
R B — Google review
2024 opening day at Churchill downs. Very organized this year. Signs on Taylor boulevard navigated me to the Blue parking pot were my ticket was valid to park. There was plenty of parking still available as well as handicap. I was close to the entrance but still had a goal cart rode for free to the door. I went to a gala in the Trophy room on the 6th floor. The attendants are not very knowledgeable about navigating to the right places. But overall I jad a blast and Churchill downs gets better and better every year.
The Kentucky Derby Museum is a heritage museum located in Louisville, Kentucky that preserves the history of the famed horse race. The museum features exhibits on the race and its participants, as well as an event space that can be rented out for weddings or other private parties.
I haven’t bet or even watched any Derby before, but after my visit, I am definitely trapped by its charisma.
The introductory movie is nice. It gives you all the details about the game. But what’s really amazing about this visit, is the tour after the movie.
We went to the field where Kentucky Derby has taken place for more than 140 years. I learned a lot about the horse, the Jockey, the game, the price of seats and how the field is maintained.
The visit really opens my eyes to a whole new world that I have not touched before. It’s a wonderful visit!!!
Even you are not a Derby fan, you should check this museum out. It’s worthy!!!
Gu Lin — Google review
We showed up and did the Barns and Backside tour, which is an hour, then did the walking tour an hour after that concluded. Really great tours. We went to the museum in between the tours and saw the greatest race movie. Currently a lot of construction but it'll be great once it's done. Highly recommend the tours. The barns and backside gets you to the other side of the track, which is nice, but I wish we could have walked into the barn area, although I understand why we couldn't. Great experience.
Brandon Eddy — Google review
A very affordable and informative tour. I was able to ask questions of the guide both during and after the tour. The amount of knowledge he had was incredible. We got to walk out to the track and see where it is that the horses run. Hard to believe more than 150k people can fit!
Outside of the tour, the museum has so much available information for you to read and go through. There are incredible artifacts and interactive features to engage with. We really enjoyed the 360° video experience as well.
John Arnold — Google review
Lots of history and a great location to visit even if you are not totally an avid fan and follower of horse racing. The tour and museum will give you a solid understanding of the sport, both past and present. I recommend anyone coming to do one of the two tours available to get the most of your trip here. Just simply walking around the museum is not enough. The tours are between 1-1hr 30 min and you can either tour the grandstand and spectator areas or the stalls for the horses.
Rocky Blanco — Google review
Very interesting place about Derby History, you have to take the tour to the barns to see the horses but you have to be older than 8 years old. The history tour is very interesting and it was so cool to hear about the history and care they give to the horses definitely a must seen spot of Louisville 😉
P?a Ponce — Google review
Worth stopping to see even if passing through. The 18 minutes video plays every hour. You can watch it from the second floor or inside the room. I recommend getting to museum at top of the hour to watch The Greatest Race for better appreciation of the museum if you know little to none on this American tradition.
The walking tour is great. Tour guide was high in spirits, knowledgeable, and respectful to keep guest in shade on a hot day.
GRAMS — Google review
Book in advance!!! We woke up Saturday morning and decided we would add this to our list for the day. The website showed all times for the tour were still available, so I decided to wait until we got there, since I wasn't sure when we'd arrive. We got there about 2pm and all the tours were full. We still paid full price to see the museum. Plenty of free parking was available! There is a lot to see and do in this small museum. Very informative! My daughter loved the exhibits and being hands on with racing equipment. Secretariat’s exhibit was amazing! The employees were very friendly! The store was a bit over priced and very small. The café closed at 3pm which seemed kind of early too for me.
Tony Krause — Google review
Visited Churchill Downs at Louisville, Kentucky. Loved the museum and watched the history of Churchill Downs too in a 360 degree auditorium screen. Had taken the tour too to see where the most attended and most watched horse race takes place in the United States. Would love to come back to Churchill Downs in May to watch the Derby in person. One can buy different memorabilia from the gift shop too.
Soumyodipta Mukerjee — Google review
A must see for everyone! A fantastic way to explore the rich beauty of the Thoroughbred racehorse and the splendor of the Kentucky Derby. This is a wonderful attraction for all ages. Even if you don't follow the sport, I would recommend a visit. If you love horse racing, you will be in heaven!
The short film, " The Greatest Race" is stunning! I might be addicted because I kept going back to watch it. Warning, it may give you goosebumps and a sudden urge to buy a racehorse!
Let's not forget, there is a gift shop. I absolutely loved the displays. The products are quality and the prices are reasonable.
Oh, and I must mention one of the most important parts... The customer service is excellent! The staff is friendly, fun and knowledgeable. They will make you feel right at home.
Take my advice, just go and enjoy yourself!
Jackie Raczka — Google review
I visited the museum as part of its annual Horses and Haunts Tour during October. Our guides Heather and Molly were excellent guides, providing a lot of history to this native and Derby attendee (for 45+ years)! It was super cool to see the track at night and hear these stories under the hallowed spires. Highly recommend visiting the museum and taking advantage of this tour every October!
Nancy Graham — Google review
Great museum with helpful staff. Be sure to sign up for the track tour, it's included in your ticket. If you love horse racing I would plan to spend a few hours here. Staff was helpful and gave great suggestions of exciting past Derby races to watch. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. Highly recommend visiting for horse racing fans. Girl Scouts have an opportunity to earn a patch here as well.
Tonja Suttles — Google review
This is a must if you are in Louisville and are interested in the history of horse racing. Our tour guide Max was wonderful- we took a chance on the day that we went and were blessed to have seen an actual horse race which was for selling of the horses. There is a lot of history- we highly recommend that when you take the tour you ask as many questions as you possibly can as it makes it more interesting for both you as a spectator and for the tour guides as well. The museum has a lot of information so plan to spend a good amount of time there. It is also interesting for kids of all ages - there are video horse races that you can choose your own horse and ride and control the horse, there are life-size mannequins and horses of great history and there is even a mock starting gate for you to climb onto a horse for a great photo opportunity. Should you get a bit hungry there is the Derby Cafe where you can get a quick bite to eat however check for when it is open as it was closed on Sunday which we were aware of and plan for accordingly. Highly recommend
linda gibson — Google review
Loved it! Did one of the tours, so worth it. Make sure to book a tour ahead of time. Would love to go back to do one of the other tours that were already sold out on our only day there. The museum was neat to walk around. Also, I loved the movie, got me a little emotional.
Jason Korey Wallendal — Google review
Really awesome displays! The 360° film was a must see, very nicely done! I have never been to the Kentucky Derby, but after visiting the museum, I'm seriously considering attending!
Tommy Daniel — Google review
Really cool to be on the grounds of something that you've only seen on TV completely packed with people. The museum gave a great history of the race, the grounds, the horses and the jockeys. The 360 degree movie was super heartwarming and a great addition to the museum. The track tour was cool. The facts about the grounds were very interesting. There is a lot of construction going on right now so the cranes and such were in a lot of my photos. The staff helping in the front were not super friendly or helpful with providing what was available that day. The entire thing was definitely something to see, not sure if I'll be back again.
Teresa Zorzi-Kowalczyk — Google review
The behind the scenes tour was phenomenal- Barry, the guide was extremely passionate, patient and knowledgeable. His passion for the Derby was infectious! The actual museum was interesting but nothing compared to being able to drive past the stables , talk to the hands and hear all of the interesting rid bits. The gift shop was reasonably priced and offered a wide variety of souvenirs to satisfy a passionate enthusiast and casual stroller
Kelly Barger — Google review
What a great find! The KY Derby Museum was better than I expected. They have an excellent film and a beautiful museum that covers all parts of horse racing - horses, jockeys, trainers, owners, and Churchill Downs, and more. The trackside tour is informative and engaging. We saw a few horses and riders on the course, too.
We also purchased the Barn & Backside Tour. It was cool to see some of the Derby horses already housed here. We saw a few horses arriving in preparation for the Derby.
Cindy Clough — Google review
Fantastic museum. The movie at the beginning of the tour is wonderful. Would have loved to see more of Churchill Downs. The regular tour just takes you to one spot in the stands and that's all.
Laura R — Google review
Came to the Kentucky Derby Museum on a whim, ended up having an amazing time! Johnny Bourbon behind the bar was a real gem! He made the made the museum experience exceptional for both the kids and big kids alike. Everyone working at the museum was awesome. Highly recommend the museum and the bourbon bar, ask for Johnny Bourbon!
Jill P. — Google review
We were visiting from out of state and specifically stopped in this area to visit Churchill Downs. There were not races at the time, but we did visit the museum and I will say it was amazing, even my non-horsey family enjoyed this experience. If you plan to visit, I would recommend purchasing tickets prior to arrival, this will ensure you are not spending a long amount of time in line, it will also preserve your space to see the track tour which is awesome. The docents that walk you into the track have years of Churchill Downs track experience and love sharing their experiences and track history with you. The visual inside the track is beautiful and a great picture opportunity. If you get an early enough walk through you may get to see horses working out on the track. Also, while there be sure to watch the track movie. It is extremely well done and touching if you are at all interested in horses, horse racing, or are just the idea.
The museum is two floors with the first floor dedicated to track and track racing history. The second floor is dedicated to exhibits about Secretariat (racehorse), D. Wayne Lukas (trainer), and Bill Shoemaker (jockey), they are all very well done.
I would also recommend, at the end of your visit, taking a stop into their cafe and try out a Mint Julip and one of their sandwiches.
Overall, this was a great experience at $20/person, I would definitely recommend visiting this gorgeous museum.
Melissa Bollschweiler — Google review
If your a horse person this is a must stop. We stopped here on our way up to Indianapolis and I am glad we did. We really enjoyed all the history there as well as seeing where secretariat raced at as well as other famous horses. We for sure be back soon
Curtis Kooienga — Google review
An amazing place to visit. We went there this mid-week in a large group and bought tickets in advance. The experience was very good. We learned many things about the Kentucky Derby and all of its history. All the guides were super friendly and cordial. We had the guided tour which was a very unique experience to learn and visit this museum. There was a 360 degree movie called "The Greatest Race" included in the tour. That was a unique experience to have. There was a gift shop there that has a large variety of souvenirs and hats. Overall, this museum is very good to explore. If you get the chance to explore Louisville in Kentucky, I would definitely suggest having this in your list.
Md Muntasir Alam — Google review
We had a wonderful time. We were there 4 days prior to the dirby so it was a little busy. Our tour was very educational and worth the cost.
Goosehunter82 — Google review
As people who aren't into horse racing we weren't sure if we would like this museum. Definitely glad we went. It was far more enjoyable than I ever expected. Made me want to go see a horse race the next time we are in town.
Mike J — Google review
Dee was an amazing tour guide. Her love and passion for horses was evident. She was a wealth of knowledge. She made the tour so much fun.
This museum in Louisville, Kentucky is a must-see for fans of baseball bats. The museum has a factory tour that charts the journey of a bat from a humble piece of wood to an expertly made professional baseball bat. Other noteworthy exhibits include the world's largest bat, Buds Batting Cage, and interactive displays like Babe Ruth's batting helmet. The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory is easily recognizable by its towering 120-ft steel baseball bat, the Worlds Biggest Bat.
A fascinating place for baseball fans as well as those with just a passing knowledge of the game. Watch bats being created out of blocks of wood. When we were there, they were making bats for opening day. You can also get a personalized bat. There are displays highlighting baseball greats and other unique facets of the sport. A great attraction and an easy walk from downtown.
David Nershi — Google review
Totally awesome tour and definitely worth it. All of my kids enjoyed it. The free mini bat is a nice touch either. Keeping four boys from poking each other with them is a different story. After the tour you get to see the museum which has some nice extra items in it. We came on a holiday on the fourth of July weekend and only had to wait 10 minutes for a tour to start.
Zach Garia — Google review
If you like baseball history you will luv this place. They give you a great tour of the factory where they make 4000 bats per day. They also have lots of pro baseball items you can buy that are signed. At the end of the tour you get a free souvenir bat. You can use the batting cages or check out the bat cave and gift shop. Ez parking.
J P — Google review
As a former baseball player, it was a really cool experience to see where these bats are made. Also, the amount of time and dedication they take to craft each one. It was also cool to bat in the cages to test out different players' bats. I would definitely recommend it to someone who played baseball before or someone who appreciates woodworking!
jonathan ikemoto — Google review
Had a great time. I'm not a huge baseball fan, but this was an awesome tour. They have a bat vault that is really cool. Bats that past famous MLB players used. The tour is worth the money, really learn a lot about the bat and the wood. Also a good place to purchase a bat
Brad Hayes — Google review
If you you baseball and its history, this is a place you must visit! The visit includes a tour inside the factory where you can see how bats are made. The exhibitions are simply amazing! You can hold a bat that belonged to Babe Ruth in 1933, you can see bats from Joe Di Magio, Roberto Clemente, Jackie Robinson, Roger Maris, Tyler Cobb, and some other legends. You can buy nice souvenirs at the gift store and even get a customized bat. I highly recommend this museum.
Francisco Cappai — Google review
This was a pretty cool tour as it was in a real production facility where they are not afraid to show off the pride of their product. Overall, it is always cool to support a family business even if it is a big one. Pro tip: they give everyone who takes the tour a mini bat which saves on souvenirs for large family groups. Pro tip #2: they laser print all types of bats for gifts and it is pretty quick.
Chris Manning — Google review
Fantastic place if you even have a remote interest in baseball. I would say if you enjoy watching stuff get made or are into woodworking you would enjoy the place. The tour guide did a great job explaining what was on the factory floor. The museum had great exhibits and you can even hold bats used by the greats of the game.
Bryan Monaco — Google review
Great tour, even for those that are not baseball fans. Understanding the entire process and watching them mill the bats and varnish them by hand was fun. Highly recommend for all ages.
J. D. — Google review
Unique museum. If you are a baseball fan this is a must see. We were just passing through and have been wanting to stop.
Tour was interesting and museum was nicely done. Different areas to explore. We spent about an hour here. Our seven year old enjoyed it as well!
Anna Zoromski-Linde — Google review
Nice space with some free exhibits, but if you want to enter the museum portion and/or do the tour, there is a fee.
I think the tour is a must try for fans. It was interesting to hear about and see the process. AND they give you a mini bat of your own at the end of the tour. When we went early in the morning, there was no wait for the tour, BUT when my friend wanted to do the tour later in the day, she would have had to wait about 1.5 hour for her tour group. So, buy the tour ticket early if you plan to attend around the noon time.
Jennifer Lau — Google review
We needed a stop on our road-trip from MN to Panama City Beach to break it up and stretch our legs and let me tell you this didn’t Disappoint!! Our teenage kids Loved stopping here and doing the tour! They were all very happy that we decided to do it! As parents that was a success! Best part is, Each person got a Mini Bat as keepsake with Tour Ticket Cost! No need to spend anymore in gift shop! 2-4-1 ⚾️
Jen&Odie Fogleson — Google review
We really enjoyed this place! Great tour and I learned so much! I'm not a baseball fan, yet the rich history of the game, the process of making the bats, and learning about the players was incredibly interesting. I definitely recommend visiting, you will not be disappointed. We also got customized bats made. Very reasonably priced and it was only about a 15-20 minute wait.
Kristi U — Google review
I think this is a must see quick trip to see a working piece of history. Tour lasts about 30 minutes and you have to be assigned to a tour time. Awesome to see the inner workings of how the Louisville Slugger bat is created. There are other things to look at and learn including a batting cage. I was in and out in an hour and felt good about my time spent. Check it out while in Louisville.
The K Green Show — Google review
This was worth the whole trip! We bought tickets the night before for the first tour on a Friday. So much cool stuff! The tour was cool because you were right inside the factory where they make the bats! They let you take all the pictures you wanted and hold all types of bats! And at the end of the tour they give you a miniature slugger bag to take home! Big souvenir shop! I would go again!
logan white — Google review
Really fun for families and baseball fans. The tour is easy and is with a guide. You walk through different setups in the factory and they play short videos with more information. At the end you get a mini slugger, watch out for everyone who gets super lit to get them - they start swinging.
There are other parts to visit including a history area with mannequin/statues of famous players. They also have a bat room. And the batting cage is fun if you have the time.
D J — Google review
This place is beyond AWESOME! Where else in the world can you get a picture of yourself holding Babe Ruth's actual bat? A must see if you visit Louisville and you get a free mini bat at the end of the tour!
Matthewseven13 — Google review
My wife has talked about Louisville Slugger Museum for as long as I've known her. It has an extremely strong anchor to baseball, especially professional baseball. All the majors, leagues and players, get their bats from here. It is where their bats are made. At this museum, you can see how bats are made, from the selection of the tree to the cut and shape of the bats. It features a tour of the factory itself and ends with its own museum of baseball history. It is a fascinating tour for anyone, whether you are interested in baseball or not. It is a highly recommended tour of Americana.
Larry Henry — Google review
Super fun experience! There's an area that's free to go in, along with the gift shop, but a paid tour is available, as well! The whole museum is well worth the visit! Tours are reasonably priced and done in small groups. Will definitely be back again.
Amanda Scudder — Google review
This is fun place for baseball fan especially for a hitter. You can watch how a baseball bat was made from a log to a famous product. You truly walked into the factory to see it. The museum part also exhibits lots of MLB famous batters! At the end of the factory tour, you'll receive a mini hand bat as a souvenir. A Place for all ages and family fun!! Recommended!!
Peng Hsu — Google review
This is a great American Historical site. The Great American Ball Game, was "shaped" and influenced by the production of these bats. We loved learning the history, and seeing how these bats were made.
Curtis DeJong — Google review
Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. Friendly and tickets were reasonably priced.
Gift shop is a bit expensive for the products that they have available to buy. Guess that’s to be expected. Can find similar items online for half the price.
Other than that, overall good experience.
mike mayville — Google review
Greeted by the World's Largest Baseball Bat right out of the museum. I ended up taking the tour here and they show you beginning to end, the production of the bat. Starting from the piece of wood, how it was cut back in the day. Nowadays with machinery, you see how quick production can be. You get to see every step of the way from the carving of the machine, to a slope test, to the sanding machine and then they are finished in with some paint. Lastly some are branded and then ready to go for use! Overall nice tour and you get a small souvenir bat out of it. Very nice!
Josh Baltazar — Google review
Awesome museum! Great to learn about the history and how they used to make the bats and to now walk through the factory and see bats being made. Highly recommend you visit if your into baseball at all. I'm not a baseball fan but enjoyed it. They also have a batting cage and small 20min movie about the bats.
Kevin Bittner — Google review
Great museum and if you're a lover of baseball, then this is a must do! The tour includes walking through the actual factory while the bats are being made, which I found to be the best part of the tour. The tour guide also went into the science of how they're put together. You also get to take home a nice token... you guess it, a miniature Louisville slugger bat.
Heidi Morales-Hake — Google review
I’m a big baseball fan and I really enjoyed the tour! Learning about where the wood is sourced and seeing a bat being made was very special. After the tour you can go to the batting cage and try out bats that are replicas of the pros both current and historic. My favorite bat is Hank Aaron’s, I had to try Babe Ruth’s bat too, it’s HUGE and hard to swing.
If you don’t have time for the whole tour you can just go to the batting cage and gift shop. There also a movie that talks about the history of the game and Louisville Sluggers roll. I’ll be back again!
Gabe Martin — Google review
An essential part of the Louisville visitor experience! While I enjoy the sport, I confess I'm not that into baseball - but this was such a fascinating experience and should not be missed. Heads up for my fellow air travelers: the museum will ship your souvenir mini bats for just $10 (bundle them together to save!).
Kart Kountry is a sizable family-friendly amusement park with the most extensive go-kart track in the United States. Besides go-karts, it has plenty of activities such as bumper boats, batting cages, miniature golf, and an arcade to keep visitors of all ages entertained. However, some games may not be available due to maintenance issues at times. While most activities cost six credits or more per game, guests can purchase 100 credits for $22.
It’s an absolute blast. The giant arcade was a little too much for my kids (100+ machines), but the outside activities are the real star of the show. We played putt putt and rode the go-karts. The tickets were just $6 per activity.
Howie Lindsey — Google review
So 4 stars cause half the games was down. Bumper boats not open 😑 batting cages waiting on parts not open. Mini gold courses very well kept. Volcano course is quite a challenge. Most games take 6 credits or more. $22 for 100 credits. The go kart track was awesome if it's nice out you are gonna be waiting for awhile tho. 1 ticket 1 lap. Can't use multiple tickets you get 1 lap and get back in line.
Kayla Adams — Google review
It was my daughter's first time on go car she really did love it. we had a good time also on the bumper boats.
The only bad thing about this is i didn't know where to go to get tickets or anything until you walk around in the arcade. There's Nothing pointing you where to go to get started. Just walk around the arcade and you will find it it's kind of at the back.
Prices are fair I'm thinking it was $6 for the go-cart one lap and $6 for the bumper boats for 5 minutes.
My honest opinion is I wouldn't waste time on the bumper boats but if you have little kids this is great.
We Are Jones family — Google review
Family friendly, fun. Go carts, arcade, batting cages, bumper boats, and putt-putt golf.
There was a food truck there bit didn't see what products they offered.
NurseNat 22 — Google review
The whole family had a great time playing video games and skee ball inside. My oldest son and I had a blast on the go karts too! What an awesome track! Very long and curvy. Also, their is a fantastic selection of pinball machines!
Patrick M. O'Connor — Google review
Great place to bring your kids. There are plenty of things to do for a couple hours. We played the Volcano Putt Putt Course and then we took some swings in the batting cages. Batting cage speeds were 35/40/45/50/60/70. They threw pretty consistent.
There is also an arcade with tons of games and their prize selection is way better than other arcades
We will definitely be returning!
Josh Lay — Google review
We drove an hour to get here, and this is the second time we came. We had a blast and the prices were reasonable. The staff was friendly and easy to talk to. My kids loved the go karts and they even had one that a large fellow like me could ride. We will definitely be back.
John Ekhardt — Google review
Very cool place! Go karts were awesome! Very cheap compared to California. We will def be back! And the staff was really nice
Johnny Martinez — Google review
We loved this place!!!! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. We purchased the 5 attractions for $27 which was the best deal. We rode the go Karts 3 times, the bumper boats and played the 18 hole mini golf. We played in the arcade afterwards. This was a great family friendly experience!
Amber Evans — Google review
Took my neice to Kart County for her birthday party/celebration.
It was fun for the whole family, we had a good time playing mini golf ⛳, riding go karts and playing all the games they had available.
Good selection of games available and plenty of activities for everyone
Cyril Thomas — Google review
Great place to make memories with the family! Fun attractions such as the 1.5 mile long go-kart course, mini golf and an indoor arcade. Would have been 5 stars but some of the arcade games were not working and a few took my credits when trying to get the game to start. It is an older place so expect some wear and tear on some of the machines but I feel it's the owner's responsibility to service their equipment when it comes time to repair them. Overall great place!
Nathaniel Weathers — Google review
Kids had a blast. They did every attraction and played a ton of arcade games. Even the old games. They have a great selection. Even the audios got into it.
Carla Pasley — Google review
Great place to spend a couple hours with the kids. The lines for the tickets can get a little long, but that's expected. There's 2 courses for mini golf and the go kart has a pretty good long track. The go kart even has a system that keeps the line moving instead of waiting for everyone to get back at once.
Joe Forren — Google review
There should be a way to load more money into.your player card that doesn't require you standing in the very long line. Even with two people behind the desk, the line was still super long. We left after we ran out of money on the card because we didn't want to spend 30+ minutes waiting in line.
A few of the gocarts didn't run right and had a slight miss or would cut out for a second.
The mini golf was cool except for one hole that your ball would get stuck in because there wasn't enough water pressure to push it.
Brandon Cleary (th3cavalry) — Google review
Had absolutely wonderful time! Go karts, bumper boats, mini golf and arcade games it was all fun! The only disappointing thing was the snack bar was closed. Staff said it was only open on the weekends 😕What? It's summer time! Kids are out of school. My kids alone would've bought $20 worth of ice cream and slushies. I get that decision if school is in session but this is such a no brainer for the summer. I would have left 5 stars but i just couldn't.
David Patrick Burns — Google review
Great experience. Versus the indoor competition elsewhere. Would highly suggest bringing in your own safety glasses , there will be debris flying from nature and from off the track. The dirt could be avoided if the track was swept before opening. The safety team on the carts are also on point. They will attend to your needs if the go kart fails while on the track.
Jonathan Espinoza — Google review
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315 Joe B. Hall Ave, Shepherdsville, KY 40165, USA
The Louisville Zoo is a small but unique zoo that offers wedding ceremonies and receptions with animal habitats. Guests can mingle during the cocktail hour around one of many different exhibits, such as Africa or South America.
We went for the Wild Lights night walk and it was amazing! It lasted about 2 hours, and we were able to get in a little ahead of our scheduled time and there was no feeling of being rushed or pushed along. A very go with the glow kind of walk.
Every turn you take is a new light up display you weren't expecting! There are so many animals, plants, and fun facts about each section! It's also got several interactive installments that make the experience even more fun. And there is relaxing music playing throughout the Zoo as well.
A great experience for kids, adults, and the whole family! It is a bit of a trek, but Louisville Zoo has restrooms, benches, and concessions throughout the campus to allow for any needed breaks.
I've posted just a few pictures because I don't want to spoil the experience, but these are a couple of my favorites from the night. We are going back to the zoo in the day because this is our first visit to this one!
Edit: added a few pictures from our trip the next day, and it was still so fun, even got to see baby Fitz! Would recommend sunscreen and water bottles for sure!
brittny92 — Google review
We had a great time with the kids, most of the big cats were hiding or sleeping and that's the only disappointment. Quick and easy to enter the park but food is really pricey so I'd suggest eating before or after you leave the park or leave to eat and re-ennter. Fun day overall.
Andrew Lucas — Google review
I have been going to this zoo for As long as I can remember. It's always been a very clean and friendly zoo. And just a great experience that even now my own kids love. I will say summer months are the best time to go more of the animals are active enduring the winter months a lot of the attractions are closed. But nevertheless, the food is always good in the park is always clean. Can't wait to see what they have in store next
Zachary Casey — Google review
My daughters first trip to the Zoo for her 3rd birthday. We had a blast! I will say there were quite a few exhibits that were closed or looked rough, and we honestly didn't really see all that many animals. Idk if it was the time if day (late afternoon) or just an off weekend but I definitely expected more to be going on with the animals. But they can't be up and out constantly so I think we just caught them at nap time 😊
Ashley Dobbs — Google review
There were very few people there, so a lot of things were closed. But we had a great time, everything was well maintained, and the staff we saw were very friendly and informative. We were able to walk through an exhibit with loose wallabies, three of which had babies. The giraffes were so beautiful. We saw a baby zebra, a baby elephant, among others. The zoo is working to save endangered species. The lorakeet exhibit was amazing. I had two land on me to drink nectar from my cup. Most animals that were inside to get out of the drizzling rain, we could still see or get glimpses of through the clever viewing angles and variety of viewing spots. I’m giving them the benefit of the doubt with the five stars, because I feel that if everything was open the experience would have been even better! We sit at the African Outpost. The food wasn’t amazing, but was much better than I’d expect from a tourist site. They actually had gluten-free buns. We had a burger and fries, and it was certainly better than fast food.
Deborah ?Debbie? Schultz — Google review
We arrived at opening and enjoyed two hours of exploring with no crowds. This is a fun zoo with lots of interesting animals and creative enclosures. The walk includes inclines and declines but all are easily conquered. There are plenty of food and drink options well dispersed throughout the park. The staff is friendly and helpful.
Denise Luellen — Google review
PARKING: I bought a parking ticket online, and it was easy to find a spot. We didn't have to walk far. They have a parking lot.
ADMISSION: I bought the tickets online. I paid around $20 per person (adult). I thought the price was decent. We went on a Friday afternoon, and there was no line to buy tickets. I could've bought the tickets in person.
CLEANLINESS: I used the restrooms, and it was clean and had soap and papertowels. toilet paper and dryer. Also, each enclosure and section of the zoo are kept clean.
FOOD/DRINKS: They had water stations by the bathroom where you can get filtered water. The alcoholic drinks are priced super high. We got a pink cone with dole ice cream. It was good and pretty for pictures.
SHADE: It was hot. Some parts had shade but mostly expect to bring sunscreen, especially if you burn easily. They had buildings with air-conditioning.
ANIMALS: I've been to plenty of zoos, and this zoo is the first zoo that I can tell animals are happy. They were active. Their enclosures are very clean. You can tell that they are healthy. I didn't smell any foul smell. Usually, the zoo stinks, but not this one. One orangutan even interacting with us! She was very curious and gave everyone that comes in signal to look inside their bags. Some animals were sleeping, and some were playing. They had things in their enclosure that kept them entertained. We got there around 2 or 3 p.m., and they don't close until 6 pm. But they stop serving food and drinks around 5 pm. I wished we got there in the morning. We didn't get to see everything.
TL;DR Admission is decently priced. Animals are active. Plenty of parking. Food and drinks are priced high. They have water stations and the place is clean.
Sofia Dumlao — Google review
I had a great time at the Louisville Zoo. They have a great variety of animals that they take great care of. I found the Zoo to be very easy to navigate, clean, and packed!
It is a great spot to bring children during the summer. There were a decent amount of seating options and benches around the park which I certainly enjoyed on the hot June day I went. Definitely bring a bottle of water and sunscreen if you are going during the hot summer months!
Jack Furlong — Google review
Visited with my daughter and grandsons and it was wonderful! The staff was informative, knowledgeable and friendly. The zoo is laid out well making it possible to visit every exhibit without it being exhausting. Lots of places to sit in the shade and refresh. Kids enjoyed the water park. I will definitely e going back.
Melissa Horn — Google review
I have visited several times and recommended the winter months. Some animals are not on exhibit, but those that are out are more active, and there are fewer crowds at the exhibits.
Tips: Take a stroller or wheelchair if anyone in your party has difficulty walking.
Free water bottle re-fill stations around the park. There are 2 playgrounds and several places for photos.
A Richmond — Google review
The zoo was fun. I think they could have spent less on the decorations and put more money in exhibits. There was a lot of spaces with no animals to look at. Although it was crowded, everyone was kind and courteous. Love that they had scooters for people with mobility issues. I wish they stayed open later.
SheriKay Davis — Google review
We often pick random things to do in our city or surrounding area. Making memories for our son to remember forever is so important. We hadn't been to the zoo in a while and wanted to check it out before we decided on getting a pass this summer. Despite it being snowy and dead and almost everything closed and many animals put indoors, it was still fun! We can't wait to come back in the summer. You could easily spend an entire day here, and it's great exercise!
Elizabeth Calloway — Google review
To start, this is not Sea World or some other huge corporate entertainment facility. I did not go during peak season and it shows. Many food options were closed, not that I needed them. The good news is that there was no wait to see any of the animals!
The educators we spoke to were nice and helpful. Overall, pleased with our experience and look forward to some additional activities they host, like brew at the zoo.
adam bachmann — Google review
We went to see the lights. The lights were really nice and fun. Definitely need to wait till it's fully dark to enjoy. The only disappointment was that they put away/blocked off the animal exhibits. We thought we would be getting to see the animals while looking at the lights. $20 per person feels like a but much when we couldn't see the animals as well. It was a nice walk though through the lights.
Elizabeth Young — Google review
We enjoyed our visit, even though the weather wasn't the best! Most of the animals were out, the walking wasn't too bad, but usually zoos keep some things open when the weather is a little less than, but everything was closed. Everything. We've never seen a zoo so closed off, but this is only our fifth one so maybe it's always that way. We also didn't see a single employee the whole time, except for when we were at the gift shop at the very end, which was surprising, especially given the amount of people we saw and some of the behavior of some. We're going to try to come back on a nicer day to see if maybe our first impression wasn't totally accurate. Worth a visit!
Lizzy Siedenberg — Google review
Amazing!! I was surprised to see that many animals in Louisville zoo. Be prepared to walk, walk and walk. They do have a shuttle golf cart and the trail is wheel chair accessible. It’s worth the money and I would visit again. It’s a must see if you have limited time.
Yinka A — Google review
The zoo was very well maintained and not too crowded. It was hot, the random misters on the path were a welcomed surprise. My son was thrilled to see both an African Elephant and an Asian Elephant. We went on a Sunday. The zoo had a nice variety of animals to see. Parking was easy once my husband stopped following Google maps instructions that told him to loop the circle a few times.
Jennifer LaPenta — Google review
It was educational as there were staff through the park to talk about certain animals as well as displays.We enjoyed seeing the animals, of course. I didn't like seeing some of the animals without a companion, but that happens sometimes. They are set up for the evening Halloween event, so getting to see the decorations throughout the zoo was nice. Parking was cheaper than I thought it would be. My family had fun visiting.
Kelly Hall — Google review
This zoo has a very good spread of animals that were all very well cared for and easy to see. My family went on an overcast Saturday and got into the zoo with no wait and saw almost all of the animals, save ones not at the zoo entirely.
With that being said, this is obviously an old zoo and some parts of the facilities are clearly in need of updates. This does not affect the animals, but the consumer experience. They are clearly aware of these as some parts of the zoo were under renovation.
If you do plan to go to the zoo, plan on bringing your own snacks and food. There were places to stop regularly throughout the zoo, but the prices were fairly steep for the items, as to be expected.
I recommend ending your visit with a stop at the gift shop. These facilities are incredibly nice and have a wide range of items and prices to offer.
All and all a great family or couple experience!
Megan L — Google review
I love it. I had to rent a wheel chair, but i got to sell it all they have an amazing dusk light show.it really must be so spectacular at night time . We were not able to stay.
Sarah Rivera — Google review
It's always an amazing time. Louisville Zoo is one of the most beautiful zoos in the country. The membership is awesome! The enclosures are beautiful. Our family loves the zoo!!!!
Christy Jackman — Google review
Very busy zoo. Get your tickets in advance if you don't want to spend an hour in line. The exhibits were very nice, and the animals were very active. We caught feeding time for the elephants, which even did tricks!
Marcy Kyser — Google review
I took my family over to enjoy the festivities and see all of the wonderful artwork. It was quite chilly that day, but the animals were very active, brilliant . It was the last time we got to see the male orangutan who sadly passed and will be missed dearly.
Katt Winchester — Google review
I have been coming to this zoo since I was a small child and now bringing my kids back brings me such joy!! We have moved away and I live in the DC area and am near to •many• zoos.
I will say this- the pricing-the parking-the lay out and the enclosures of the Louisville have kept it in the top 5 zoos for me!!
They have continued to update enclosures, animal areas, and buildings.
The silver back gorillas enclosure is one of a kind!! My kids absolutely love being that close to these animals!
The goat petting area is always a hit! M
The elephant area is very neat to visit- the openness of the outside enclose for visitors to see is always a treat!
One of my favorite things about this zoo is the seasonal decorations it will have! Such as Chinese new year, Christmas.. etc
And when they are in season the camel riding is always a treat! (The camel riding is an extra fee)
My kids LOVE the carousel at the end!!
The splash pad is great during the summer!! (This is free to use!)
The educational “shows” are excellent- and while every animal isn’t out all the time that is VERY normal for a zoo! My kids LOVE coming to KY to visit family and go to the zoo!!
The gift shop prices are average for animal gift shops- the food prices are average for canteens and restaurants in zoos and aquariums.
Because it is Kentucky the layout of the zoo lends itself to the hilly terrain- which is unavoidable. I have walked this zoo pregnant, I’ve also walked it pushing a double stroller while carrying an infant. I have walked it with my grandparents who have both been in wheelchairs- though hilly it is still an easy zoo to walk.
We love this zoo and won’t be told otherwise!
Sarah O — Google review
We went to zoo to see the Lights in Fall 2023. They were awesome and we were still able to see a fee animals too. This exhibit is great for kids of all ages and our college kid loved it too.
Alana Cassity — Google review
The sculptures were so interesting and pretty. This was the first time I visited this zoo. It appears they are updating some of the enclosures to be more realistic to the natural habitats of the animals. I hope they continue this.
Melissa Smith — Google review
We decided to take the day off and drive to the zoo. They have a special for $7.95 on Monday. We had a blast. The facility is clean, the kids were happy, there are a ton of shady areas and places to sit and rest. They have free water stations throughout the park which is probably my favorite part.
Rachel Rice — Google review
Their enclosures need to be reviewed by an inspector because some of them are pretty unsafe for the public. The warthog enclosure is one good push away from having a child inside the enclosure. They have a wonderful bird exhibit. They charge for parking which is absolutely ridiculous considering people are coming to pay for the zoo. So on top of your admission you also have to pay for parking! They find every way to nickle and dime you. If they have a problem with people parking there and then leaving the property, then a quick tow truck call can fix that right up! We are active duty military and we had to pay 48 for a family of 3. Their price online says admission is $10 a person, but we very quickly found out that was a lie. We were told military get in free but that didn't happen for us. This is a big zoo and none of the outdoor vendor spots were open to sell hot cocoa or any food. The gift shop was highly overpriced. I just don't feel like this zoo really invests their money into their animals. It is clear the donors are the ones really paying for the upkeep of these animals.
Louisville Mega Cavern is a subterranean recreation center that offers activities such as zip lines, ropes courses, and underground bike park. It's one of the most popular attractions in Louisville due to its various adventure-focused activities.
This adventure was the best idea, something different, and it did not disappoint.
I registered, purchased tickets, and signed wavers all online and via digital delivery. It was so easy. I pulled up and drove around and found the location. There was not anyone else really around and even though there were signs I didn’t know what to do. I think those main tour doors needed to be construction orange or green with a big clear enter sign enter sign . There are lots of signs and info but needed to be a little more clear and simple..
After entering through the side and walking down a creepy hall, I walk into this massive room and there was the tram, and across the giant room was a town façade and waiting area. I made my way over and when walking into the underground welcome center was warmly greeting by seven or so staff. There was a gift shop, snack area, very nice restrooms, and an open indoor ropes course to the side.
My tour was the first of the day of a Thursday so that was probably why there was no crowd to follow but it added to the adventure for me! The price was $21.94 and the tour lasted a little over an hour. It was awesome to see the inside and understanding the history and purpose of the cavern and it’s evolution.
Shout out my tour guide Skeeter! He was the best! Great guide, extremely funny, and delivering an up beat, educational tour with a side of humor.
I won’t give away all the history and stories so there will not be any real spoilers from the tour but I will say this was a great experience and so glad a booked the tram tour. It was definitely something different and fun to do.
Wm. Les Roberts — Google review
Super cool place! I have never taken a tram car thru a cavern before. Our guide was great, too. He explained everything in the cavern and how it was created. It was interesting enough down there to keep my 11 month old grandson occupied. I definitely will be back!
FYI, I have night vision on my phone. It is a lot darker than it looks...
Bob Houghtelin — Google review
We had a great time here. We decided on the walking tour, and it was pretty fun. The guide Olivia did a great job. It is a little pricey for what it is, but we are glad we did it. It is so neat down there. It is amazing how large it actually is in person. The entrance is a little weird, and we weren't sure we were in the right place. It is a long hallway that looks abandoned, but eventually opens up to the cave.
Myles Away — Google review
According to the owners quote, they "transform it into a holiday light spectacular for the Christmas season. "
If you consider displays of Marvel's avengers, Mario brothers, minions, and tanks to be part of the Christmas season, then I guess the quote is right.
Only about half of the 15 minute drive through was holiday-themed. It seems like the rest of it was put into place just as a filler.
Not to say it wasn't neat, but it's not as neat as they make it.
Brokk — Google review
The Louisville Mega Cavern tour proved to be a regrettable experience, particularly disappointing for several reasons. First and foremost, my visit did not coincide with the Christmas season, meaning that all the festive lights were packed away except for a few stray decorations lingering visibly, adding to the overall dreariness.
Furthermore, the cavern itself is not a natural formation, which diminished the excitement right from the start. The tour primarily focused on the cavern's history as a fallout shelter and a storage site for salt, interspersed with some rather dull videos. This narrative did little to enhance the experience, leaving me questioning the value of the tour.
The worst part, however, was the environment within the cavern. The air was thick with a dust reminiscent of a construction site, making it uncomfortable and raising concerns about its quality. Throughout the tour, the main sights were abandoned vehicles, sealed-off doors, and a collection of low-quality props—hardly the engaging or educational content one might expect.
Spending $20 and an hour of my time in an artificially excavated, dusty cavern observing these lackluster displays was frustrating. With the money and time at hand, almost any other destination would have provided a better experience. This was the first time I truly felt someone dared to charge $20 for a tour of what felt like a vast, polluted parking garage. The disappointment was profound, and I would strongly advise against this tour for anyone looking for a meaningful or enjoyable outing.
Si Chen — Google review
The zip line tour is so cool, we’re big zip line fans and doing everything in the dark with bright lights was something new and we had a really good time. The tour guides make you feel confident and safe about the whole experience. We really enjoyed ourselves!
LP — Google review
Excellent tour with our tour guide Skeeter. Skeeter did a good job of providing us with laughs while also giving us the history of the caverns.
My family and I chose the Tram tour since we have a small child. It is cool in the cavern but not cold. We were fine with a light jacket.
It's not really a lot to see if you don't Zipline or do more of the exciting attractions. Kids might get a little bored on the tram.
It is a huge place, I think about 17 miles and the tram is about 2 miles long. It's a unique experience and one I'd definitely say to give a try.
E Blount — Google review
We came here to do the Mega Quest aerial adventure course! The guides explained everything well and were friendly and helpful. We felt completely safe and confident in using our gear, the belays are easy and intuitive to use. I liked that it wasn’t a linear course, and you could go through it at your own pace and choose which routes to take. The short zip lines in it were our favorite! You’re also allowed to leave the course at any time to take a break and remove your helmet and gloves, just don’t take off your harness because then you are done. You get two hours on the course which was more than enough time, we even ended up finishing a little early because we were so sore!
I recommend short sleeves because you get really sweaty, however personally I’d recommend long pants because with all the ropes on the course, I did get a couple small rope scrapes. Nothing terrible, just keep that in mind!
There are lockers to store anything you don’t want to take/wear on the course, but it takes quarters so make sure you bring cash or prepare to use the on site ATM that charges a fee. Make sure to have cash to tip your guides too! They’re working hard for you!
We live in Ohio but I’d love to come back some day to try the full zip line course or the tram tour!
Em Horvath — Google review
I purchased the Mega Tram ticket since I was already doing so much walking on my vacation. I called before hand and was told that the Mega Tram and the Mega Walking tours covered the same route. Our tour guide was great and made jokes along the way. The cavern was a pleasant temperature since I visited on the hottest day of the year. Definitely worth seeing if you want a break from the heat of summer but not what I would consider over the top exciting or a must-see. I like caves and caverns so I enjyed it.
Carol Tarcza — Google review
We had a walking tour with Sophia. The tour was informative and interesting. There are a lot of cool facts and funny jokes as you go along.
Some cool lights to see as well in the dark.
The space could have more cool displays added with time. The adventure gym seems cool and the zip liners seemed to have fun.
Mark Tea — Google review
Much cooler than I expected! Mega Cavern is an old limestone mine that is massive. It has some interesting history as well once being a fallout shelter. Now it is a driving tour, adventure area, zip line tour, light show and even commercial storage. Worth the visit!
Kevin M — Google review
This was an absolutely amazing experience for the whole family. There's a display for everyone. Dinosaurs, Christmas scenes, marvel comics characters, heavy machinery, veterans, Disney and other characters, America/USA, and amazing light shows at several places. Very entertaining and we will definitely be back again. We'll probably take the guided wagon ride through next time just for the better view!
KY CBD Farmacy — Google review
Well worth the cost. Lots to do while waiting. I was disappointed in the gift shop. They seem to have cut back after Covid. Our tour guide was very informative. In the picture of the original caverns look close and see a man standing in the original 60 foot high cavern. They hauled in 40 feet of fill.
David Givan — Google review
So much fun! Everything started on time and we were with a great group. The guides Abby and Bambie so sweet, clear about what was needed for the zip parts and had fun comments to add in. We had a blast.
Jessica Parkinson — Google review
We did the walking tour and it was pretty cool - the lights make it fun and it’s interesting to hear the history of the cavern. Our guide talked a LOT - could be good for people who enjoy awkward jokes and hearing the same voice non-stop, but it wasn’t for us. Might have been better with a different guide. Entrance is through a long hallway, just keep going even if it feels like you’re not at the right place.
Bankura M — Google review
Aaron and Jordan were awesome guides for the zip lining!! We felt safe and had a lot of fun!
Best drive thru light show we've ever seen!
Highly recommend going and doing these activities. Great family fun!
Donna Gibson — Google review
Awesome must-do adventure!! Very kid friendly! The staff is very attentive and nice, very knowledgeable as well!!! I encourage all ages to try it out. Even if you are afraid of heights they have a low level course. Super fun time and you will definitely get a good workout in
Adrian Gonzalez — Google review
Highly recommend. Zip liner looked awesome!!!
Highly Recommend...having people with disabilities board 1st!
Michaelin “Mickey” Weber — Google review
We visited, and went on the walking tour through the Cavern, which is very much worth adding to your list of things to see/do while visiting Louisville. We explored the Cavern with a guide named Sophia, who was very friendly, knowledgeable, and funny. At the end of the tour I asked how many times she had walked the cavern/given the tour. Expecting her answer to be in the hundreds, I was amazed to hear that it was her very first solo tour through the Cavern. She did an absolutely incredible job, and we left with a great bit of interesting information regarding the history of the Cavern, and would absolutely visit again.
Trevor Beardsley — Google review
More then worth the drive. The kids loved it and it was just enough time spent driving thru before it became too much. Xmas Eve was the right time to go and the price wasn't overpriced by any means. Music and lights were fabulous
Nicole Lynn — Google review
A very unique display of lights, nothing compares. If you have your tickets on your phone, there's no reception in the cave at the attendant, so maybe take a picture of it, they do have your name so not a problem
Lonnie Borseth — Google review
10/10 recommend for families. Eat before you arrive (Wendy’s, coffee shop, and Kroger near entrance). No outside food at cave. No good food options in cave. Bring cash to tip. Buy tickets in advance. Lockers available for $1.
Josh Orendi — Google review
Absolutely loved it. We went on a weekday and got there around 10:30 to 11:00. There was no wait and we drove right in. The beginning was good and it just kept getting better and better as we went through. The finale at the end was the best experience. I highly recommend it for both kids and adults as there's plenty to see for both.
Same as the distillery don't miss this place it was great and the staff were awesome do not close but just promote it more!!! The best Bourbon Balls and free tasting. Do not shut down the History of this place its amazing. The free bugs is a nice touch. The Bourbon Liquor was so good. Management would be crazy to stop the tours but promote it more instead would help the brand for sure.
Cater to the audience at hand.
Nick Bourdoumis — Google review
Small group, so we were able to spend a little more time and ask some more questions and get a little more info. It was cold the day of our tour so dress warm it was alot in n out and outside. The bourbon was delicious, the chocolate and bourbon cream were smooth. Worth your time.
J. Toes — Google review
Such a beautiful place to visit. And the staff was so friendly. We would visit again but tours will be stopping after June. :(
Old Bardstown Village & Civil War Museum offers a unique opportunity to explore American history through its three distinct attractions: an American Civil War museum, a women's museum, and ten colonial era log cabins. The Civil War museum boasts an impressive collection of Union and Confederate artifacts and references, making it a must-visit destination for any history enthusiast. In addition to the indoor exhibits, visitors can also view the HL Hunley Confederate Sub on display.
10/5/21. If you like history this is a great stop. Displays are well thought out and there are a lot of items to read. Most amazing is they have the HL Hunley Confederate Sub on display.
Really a must stop
Kathy Beni — Google review
I learned a lot about the individual buildings outside, so much history; which i love.
The staff were very nice and I learned a lot from them.
I will definitely come back.
Sharon Howard — Google review
Loved the outdoor display and the indoor museum. I learned so much and found out LTG Moore was born and grew up in Bardstown.
Jeff B (Jeffery) — Google review
The Hal Moore exhibition is worth going to see. Check out my photos. A true American hero and role model for anyone desiring a path of exceptional achievement.
My only criticism - no discount for veterans or seniors.
Ben M — Google review
I loved all of the museums and village at this location. The Civil War museum had both Union and Confederate artifacts and references. That is incredibly important for a Civil War museum. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of these museums!
Jarod Toomey — Google review
Nice museum. Displays are well done and they have some very historic artifacts.
Mark Ralston — Google review
What a great place, so much history! Alot of great displays with plenty of artifacts. Then you can go outside to the little village, real cabins that you can go into and check out some more history. They also have two more museums up the street but we were running out of time and were unable to check them out. But your ticket is good for 2 days, we will definitely go back to check out the rest.
Brenda Burgess — Google review
Old Bardstown Village,
A collection of ten original 18th and 19th Century log structures that form a Colonial period settlement along Bardstown’s Museum Row.
The property has nice paved walkway to each cabin.
The cabins have period displays
Black smithing and historical artifacts inside
A natural waterway runs through the village it powers the water wheel at the mill house .
The path has several bridge crossings and a hidden covered bridge.
It’s a relaxing adventure into the past history of Kentucky
Rhonda Huff — Google review
For what it is, it's awesome. The museum is smaller than a typical museum but the biggest confederate museum I've ever seen. The tiny town out back is something special for sure.
Brendon Burke — Google review
Amazing original buildings are well worth a visit. The museum caretaker Kenny was very helpful and knowledgeable. One tavern is as early as the 1790s. The log cabin seminary, the first established west of the Alleghany mtns, is moving due to it's simplicity.
Stephen Slater — Google review
This was so much fun! THe kids loved it as well. Being outside and able to roam around and discover what is inside the cabins. Old trades were shown and some history about local native americans. Nice short walk, it has a ramp if you cannot do stairs!
Annelize van der Grient — Google review
Civil War Museum was very nice. It's a self-guided tour with most antiques nicely displayed in large glass cases, many tall enough for a human. The day we were there, a living history reenactor was there to show and tell many items of the period. He was very knowledgeable and related well with people.
The Pioneer Village has some interesting cabins with a paved path. The day we were there, reenactors were supposed to be there until 5 pm. However, we went at 3 pm and the Village was empty with a few cabins open, disappointing.
Interest in frontier life is better served at Old Fort Harrod or Fort Boonsboro.
Kentucky Artisan Distillery offers a unique and personal distillery experience. The staff is known for being friendly and engaging, providing behind-the-scenes tours with plenty of interaction. Visitors have praised the informative and passionate guides who make the tour feel like a welcoming visit to their home. The selection of bourbons at the end of the tour has been well-received, offering a great variety for tasting. Guests have also appreciated the knowledgeable hosts during tastings, making it an enjoyable experience overall.
If you like distilleries, you will LOVE this experience.
The staff is friendly and will guide you through the workings of their distillery. Tours have a “behind the scenes” feel and the staff isn’t afraid to interact with the guest and answer any questions you may have.
Oh, and Patty… she’s a real treasure. She took extra time to ensure we were having fun and even provided suggestions for other activities in the area.
This is a must see! Be sure to say hi to Patty!
Jayson Spain — Google review
Can’t go through Kentucky without doing a bourbon tasting! This place was small but put together well. Got to taste, tour the distilling and bottling areas. Host was very knowledgeable and was willing to answer most of your questions. If you want intimate bourbon experience, this is the way to go.
Cora Tadeo — Google review
One of the best tasting experiences on the bourbon trail. Our guide loved bourbon and loved telling the story of their product.
I know Jefferson’s isn’t for everyone, but they love their craft here.
Todd — Google review
What a fantastic little jewel in the crown of the bourbon trail this place is. It’s a small facility packed with love and great people. Oh and the bourbon is delicious too. Patty was our tour guide and was by far the best guide we have ever had the pleasure to experience. She is knowledgeable, fun, and full of energy. What an invigorating breath of fresh air she is. I’m SO happy we took this tour! They offer discounts for first responders and veterans, but even at full price, the $12 cost of admission is well worth it. Our designated driver was able to tour at no cost. Thank you KAD for an experience that was outstanding!
Denise Houck — Google review
Really enjoyed this tour and tasting. There were just 4 of us and our guide, Laura. She made the history really live and was great with our silly questions. This was the first tour where we thoroughly enjoyed everything we tasted. Hadn’t tried Jeffersons before and it was delicious. Even the lowest tier was smooth and nuanced. Would highly recommend this tour and tasting.
Kailie Cummins — Google review
Over the years my wife and I have done a number of tours including some famous ones in Ireland, but we actually found this one to be the most interesting one we have ever been on. Wes was our tour guide and he provided a great deal of interesting information in a very understanding and enjoyable way. The time just flew by. We got to see some interesting stages of distilling that we had not really been able to experience. The tasting was extremely well done.
robert dempsey — Google review
Went and did a tour and tasting today. Tour was good, host was knowledgeable. Bourbon was good and we liked the variety.
Brandon Oxton — Google review
Great experience. Much different feel than some of the larger experiences in the area, and it is the first contract distillery I’ve visited. Everyone was so friendly from the time you walked in to walking through the distillery and chatting with the people working. Dee was informative, and you could tell she was passionate about their story. It almost felt as they were welcoming you into their home. Great selection of bourbons at the end of the tour.
T. J. Hart — Google review
This was a really cool place. We had visited several of the larger distilleries so this one felt quite homey and personable. We spent the most amount of money buying from here. We can’t find some of there selection near us and some is only sold in Kentucky. It’s really cool to hear how they collaborate with small distilleries in the area. Oh and they have a shark you can track named Jefferson!!!
Carmen Lanie — Google review
We started day 2 of our bourbon trail tours with Patti. It has been the best tour of our weekend! She was hilarious, informative, and made this such a fun morning. Definitely the best tour we’ve been on.
Susan Starr — Google review
Had a great experience tasting thé bourbon at this distillery. Beautiful, well organized and the host is very good at explaining. My favorite bourbon from this distillery is the Ocean, the one aged at sea.
Highly recommended for a nice tasting experience.
Alda Shabanaj — Google review
Tour was short and sweet, but gave a lot of info! We were in and out in a hour. Tom was our tour guide and he was great! There was a bourbon tasting at the end. Though I didn’t partake, I heard the bourbon was good and strong. The tour price is cheaper than other distilleries because it’s not in the heart of downtown.
Erin S. — Google review
We went on the tour with a group of friends and a tasting. The tour was very informative about the origins of the company, I just wish it was a little more informative about the making of the products. The bourbon tasting was pretty cool and interesting. We had a nice time.
What a wonderful day spending here. This place is beautiful. A very clean place. We did there free tasting which you have to have reservations. They have tours too. The grounds have plenty to do. Food was great and vodka samples
Kristin Irish — Google review
A must do during your Bourbon country visit. Plan to spend some time at this place, enjoy a tour and DO NOT MISS the 'straight from the barrel' tasting. The selection of spirits is limited as a relatively young distillery. However, their products made with bloody butcher corn are unique. I highly recommend their Vodka and Bourbon.
Rafael Ramirez — Google review
Beautiful property. Great story. We did the barrel tasting and we thought the tour was just right. Not too long and not too taxing, especially for patrons that already had consumed a beverage or two! Their pizza is fantastic! … And the beverages aren’t too shabby either! 🙂 The entire staff was friendly and informative. Thanks for a great afternoon.
Andrew “Andy” Kemp — Google review
Went on the barrel tasting tour. What a wonderful experience. Great overview of the history of this distillery as well as what makes them so distinct. The guide was excellent overall, an engaging and funny storyteller, and she responded to people's questions very well. I can't wait to go back.
Slaine Michael Fullerton — Google review
The best kept secret on the way to the Outlets! Their food from the cafe is INCREDIBLE. Literally the best pretzels and fried pickles we’ve ever had. Huge portion for reasonable price. Warm environment and knowledgeable staff, we’ll never pass this place up when we come through in the future.
Heather Adams — Google review
We really didn't know what to expect, but ended up having a great time there! The tastings were pretty good, and the grounds were awesome. We truly enjoyed all the games at the back, including cornhole, Basketball, and shuffleboard just to name a few.
Steve Rainville — Google review
Highly Recommend the Barrel Tasting. Jeptha Creed was a fantastic place. The entire Crew was extremely nice. Kat was the best tour guide, we have had on the trail . No one comes close to her personality & knowledge.
Diane Kamman — Google review
What a great venue!
Lots of space and opportunities for all sorts of events and gatherings!
Staff was great, venue was clean and the food was good.
Had the 5 sampler of bourbons and a charcuterie board.
I am not a big bourbon guy so can't speak to the quality, I enjoyed 2 of the 5, but that's just me.
Keath Huff — Google review
Had a wonderful experience with the tasting. The tasting guide was knowledgeable and fun and a large variety of samples were provided.
The grounds are very nice with a large outdoor area with a bar and pavilion that looks to be awesome for hosting live music events.
They also serve food but we didn't partake so I can't comment.
Chris Finn — Google review
Took a bourbon mixology class here. Very informative and a lot of fun. Staff were super friendly. Came back a second time to shop and found out about their outdoor patio with heat and games. Highly recommend for a good time with drinks, snacks, games and nice people!
Megan Blake — Google review
First and foremost, I love that women are so important in the development of this distillery. The tour was very immersive and fun. Food and drink on site were spectacular, and I left with over $400 worth of product.
Aliesha Peterson — Google review
Love Jeptha Creed products! Bloody Butcher 90% is a household favorite!
Stopped by the distillery today and was able to try a 6 year single barrel which was delicious and smooth! Thank you to Kevin for your help with selecting our purchases for today!
The Jeptha staff is wonderful, always knowledgeable and makes us feel at home!
Thanks again!
Stacy Nurrenbern — Google review
This is an awesome venue with some very friendly and customer service orientated staff. Thank you for a great experience and some great memories. Oh and the bourbon is pretty good too! :)
Karl Ristow — Google review
What a great experience at Jeptha Creed! Scott was our guide and was very knowledgeable. Loved the history of how the distillery came to be. Conducting the tasting in the warehouse was AMAZING! Thieving our own sample from the barrel was so much fun too. Thank you for honoring veterans as well. This distillery is a must visit!
Heather Ker — Google review
We did the distillery tour for my nephew's 50th birthday celebration. It was great. Stan was our guide and he was the best! It was interesting to learn about the Bloody Butcher corn that they use. It was sweet getting to meet their rodent control staff! The tasting that came with the tour was great. My favorite was the Red, White, and Blue.
Amy Case — Google review
My husband planned a visit for us today at Jeptha Creed Distillery and we went on the one hour tour. Our guide, Hannah, was very knowledgeable, personable, and did a great job showing us the process. Beautiful facility, great drinks, and overall wonderful time.
Kim Lewis — Google review
First off - let me say that if you haven't given Jeptha Creed a chance for whatever reason , you need to rethink. Their bourbons, whiskeys, and brandy may not be for everyone, but they are as excellent as anything in the craft market these days. Excellent attention to craftsmanship and production, competent and creative distillery team, and an amazing armosphere of fun, family, and friendship greet you at the door. Next, I have to say the service at Jeptha Creed does it better than some of the "benchmark" distilleries I have been to. My wife and I came in on a whim, were greeted by two different staff members, and invited to ask about what Jeptha Creed had to offer for our visit. Then the young lady at the reception station waved down Scott, a tasting guide and Bourbon Steward, who squeezed us into a tasting flight. Scott was a phenomenal host for the tasting!! Knowledgeable and engaging and very much focused on breaking down the history and reasons for he uses of their specific grains and allowed the patrons every effort to truly taste the spirits on their own and without any suggestive influence. All in all, it was a top-notch experience! Oh, and being a veteran, they give veteran discounts and even have a veteran barrel to sign that is used in their Red White and Blue Bourbon Whiskey - of which I purchased a bottle. Highly recommend and will definitely return!
**Returned with a group from work, and they continued to impress. Nailed it on all points, and Michelle, our tour guide, was fun and informative as well as engaging and friendly. Great tour, great tastes and an excellent experience...again!!
Travis Huber — Google review
Fabulous distillery! Excellent veteran support!
We tried some amazing bourbon and enjoyed a 5 pizza. Their cocktails are incredible, too!
Laura Cortner — Google review
Scott was an excellent tour guide! He was informative and entertaining. I spoke to him after the tour and asked for recommendations for other distilleries in the area and he suggested Whiskey Thief Distillery which was fun also. A good tour guide can make it break a tour, regardless of the location. Scott definitely is an asset for Jeptha Creek Distillery and the main reason I will be back there next time I visit Kentucky.
Mark Parker — Google review
Free Bourbon tasting and excellent food. I am going to be stopping here every time I come through the area. Bourbon is top notch. Got the sunday special, 3 big boys couldn't finish it. The photo is after we had our first round of eating some of the food.
Historic beaux arts–style government building opened in 1910, with guided tours available.
I visit state capitol buildings. Kentucky has a very nice capitol with beautiful landscaping, gorgeous entry way with Italian marble throughout. An assortment of paintings and statues. Abe Lincoln featured in the rotunda. A interior dome that changes color. Grand sweeping marble stairs and stained glass throughout. Rich in history and pride, I would recommend this state capitol for a visit. The city of Frankfort is pretty cool as well. Lots of historical buildings downtown.
Sparky # — Google review
Overall had a great experience. Visited the day before the governors inauguration so there was a ton going on. Beautiful building. Would recommend the guided tour cuz I spent the first part just walking around aimlessly and didn't get much history that way.
Adam Oldroyd — Google review
A visit to the Kentucky State Capital is a must. Not only can you meet with your state legislators, you can watch them from the gallery, see the dolls of the First Ladies and the quilt squares made for each county. The architecture is amazing and the Capital rotunda is a sight to behold. I would go early because parking fills up fast. There is a cafeteria in the Annex building where all the legislators office are as well.
Anne Wild — Google review
The staff is super nice and the lady who did the tour was very kind and did a great job showing us the important rooms and details and was always giving us a lot of information. The capitol building is huge and has such a great architecture. A visit is definitely worth it!
Henry — Google review
Drive around only. Came on a Saturday afternoon so nothing was open for tours. The grounds are beautiful & it made me proud to be a Kentuckian. There are some really neat art installations/ sculptures and the landscaping itself has several areas that are living sculptures. And then.. as we drove around and discovered the ROSE GARDEN! It was all in bloom and just amazing. I have never seen so many different colors & varieties of Roses in one spot. Established in 1961 you can tell whoever has been in charge of cultivating this garden oven the years has to love the roses and what they are doing.. size wise its not that big.. but that just makes it even more special to me. Simply lovely.
Deborah Koller — Google review
Impressive Capitol Building and grounds. Parked, walked right in, signed in with security as was allowed to roam the building (State Troopers and staff were all friendly).
At the time of our visit it was obvious some TLC was needed but renovations have been implemented since. The House was in session so we took seats in the gallery to watch for a short time, then we strolled around observing architectural wonders and historical displays. Statues of notable people (Lincoln!) are located under the rotunda but we noticed empty spaces (Jeff Davis had been moved. BLM and Gov. Beshear had made their wishes known and that's too bad. History shouldn't be denied.)
Still, everyone showed Kentucky hospitality and we enjoyed our visit. I recommend.
castercamber — Google review
I have been to around 15 State Capitols, this was one was really nice. My favorite part is it had the most fully functioning library out of all of them! The Librarian staff was so insightful about the history of the building and Kentucky. As well as being able to compare her own Capitol building to other state capitals. She was able to suggest a lovely spot for breakfast Andy's which was an absolutely delicious experience. So overall my trip through Kentucky in Louisville and Frankfort and a few other stops was very nice. I suggest everybody stop at the state capitol building.
Chad Valyn — Google review
Finished a tour with Mr.Lee Watts from Patriot Point and I am so glad we took our kids for the capital tour. We really want to come back when it gets warmer. It's so important we show our kids the place where their elected officials work hard to keep our state great. We learned so much about the Christian heritage in our history as a state something very important to my family and I.
Millennial Odyssey — Google review
We have visited enough capitols to compare and prefer the ones that actually tell us about the state history. This Kentucky State Capitol does. Unfortunately, we did not have enough time go in, but walked around this place and it was stunning. The building's exterior and grounds well kept.
Andy Novikov — Google review
This is a really good place to go see a piece of Kentucky history! The building is really interesting so definitely get a tour. Outside the building is fun to see as well. I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to make a painting for the Governor's Derby poster!
Lennon Michalski — Google review
Decided to try and make it to all 50 state capital buildings as they are complete marvels of engineering and building. The Kentucky capital marks my 8th, and it was quite impressive as the others. It had a very picturesque grounds, and immaculate inside of it. Luckily it was Tuesday and not much was going on. A few other visitors there.
Brian Dible — Google review
It is a beautiful building with a lot of history. Construction started in 1905 and was finished at 1909. Granite and marble inside was from, Vermont, Georgia, and India. honestly, I wouldn’t enjoyed it as much if George and Linda hadn’t been there, they were delightful. Good people!
I WOULD RECOMMEND
Cindy L — Google review
The building is under construction and was closed the day I arrived, but I can imagine how beautiful the building is. The surrounding environment looks good even though it is covered with little snow. Will return in the future.
TravelLin (Lin) — Google review
We’re working on visiting all 50 State Capital buildings and Kentucky’s was truly beautiful! Grand, pristine with tons of history and interesting facts, this was one of our favorite Capital tours. Our tour guide Scott Johnson was great, and shared tons of interesting stories about the building. 5 out of 5 ⭐️!
Miriam Chaponniere — Google review
Very friendly staff. Excellent interior with a high quality marble floors. Visitors need to be careful as there are a lot of marble steps all around. If you focus on taking photos, there is a chance you slip down . Got a chance to walk into both House and Senete. Great feeling to feel the place where people's representatives discuss and make laws.
Sekhar Jyothula — Google review
Beautiful building and amazing staff! They answered all our questions and took time to show us some construction photos. Will be back!
Ryan&McKenzie Gilbert — Google review
When I went there, I was at an event, which to begin with is nice, and there was a lot to see and do. It was so cool.
Time-tested distillery offering its own brand of bourbons & warehouse tours with tastings.
Such an AWESOME experience! I loved every minute of visiting Buffalo Trace. It almost felt like you were in a town of itself. One tip I'd give is to definitely make a reservation before heading over there for the day. They are continuously busy so it's hard to just show up and expect to be able to schedule a tour. Aside from that, the tasting/ tour is very cool and they have a huge gift shop where you can purchase a bottle at the end of the tour!
Mackenzie Feeley — Google review
Hard to find anything bad to say. Lee, our guide on the Old Taylor Tour, was our best guide of the trip. His knowledge and insight was fantastic. The gift shop has so much great merchandise it’s hard to determine what to take home. The tasting was great and I loved the bourbon ball and Freddie’s root beer with Bourbon cream combo. My harshest critique is that beyond the rotation releases you aren’t getting anything special here. But the grounds are perfect. The expansion will bring twice as much bourbon to the market eventually. This is the Mecca and a must stop. So much history.
John Whitehill Jr. — Google review
This Place was absolutely amazing. We absolutely loved coming here and it was an amazing experience. We were lucky to have Freddy as our tour guide. He was incredible and made our experience perfect. If you are interested in getting good bourbon, you gotta stand in line early in the morning each day. We got in line at 8am for two days in a row and got Blantons and Eagle Rare.
Hunter Vaughan — Google review
Phenomenal experience!! Our Trace Tour with Jimmy C was educational but light hearted enough that we could easily joke around and/or ask questions. The distillery itself is massive, but so well maintained! I wish I could bottle the smell in the air.
Staff in the gift shop were friendly, personable, and beyond helpful. Additionally, the gift shop had such a great array of everything! I ended up spending way more than I intended, but self restraint kept me from spending what I wanted to... so we'll call this balance.
We had a great time and learned even more about bourbon than anticipated. We can't wait for a visit back to Buffalo Trace the next time we are in Kentucky!
Brooke Secoy — Google review
Had a phenomenal experience on the tour and tasting. Our tour guide was informative and I really enjoyed seeing the distillery and the amazing scenery surrounding the facility.
The tasting did feel a little bit rushed, probably lasting no more than 15 minutes or so. But all of the samples were delicious, including the surprisingly smooth vodka and the really delicious root beer.
The gift shop is gigantic, and were we fortunate enough to get in early and grab a bottle of EH Taylor.
Overall, highly recommend the tour and tasting.
Scott Sulik — Google review
Visited Buffalo Trace Distillery with some friends for a bachelor party. What a great experience. If you enjoy bourbon, you will enjoy visiting this distillery. Our tour guide, Eugene, was knowledgeable and professional. He showed us some great spots around the grounds and then led the tasting after the tour. Lots of interesting history here at Buffalo Trace. Even got to see some Pappy Van Winkle and Eagle Rare.
Scott Coble — Google review
Historic facility, iconic brand, popular destination to purchase bourbon. Free tour was nice and keep in mind you are limited to one bottle per brand per person. Apparently there is a bourbon shortage.
The tour focuses quite a bit on the history. In fact about 25 minutes of the 70 minute tour was spent on the oral history. There is a short walk around the grounds, a stop in the barrel receiving dock, a short walk into one of the barrel aging warehouses, a quick stop in the Blantons bottling room, and finally a tasting room stop. It was an average tour compared to other breweries or distilleries visited. The tour was rather limited in geography--no access to the brewing room or basically any views of how the booze is made--that was disappointing.
Note--Eagle Rare sells out within an hour of opening on most days. I don't understand why they limit it so much. You'll find alcoholics, hipsters, and old-timers jogging from the parking lot to the gift store when it opens to make sure they secure their ONE bottle. Very strange. Good for Buffalo Trace for building a brand loyalty though.
Hat tip to Todd for an entertaining tour.
Brad Kosar — Google review
Let me start off by saying that they offer sampling even if you are not doing a tour. I feel this is key when it comes to new whiskeys you haven't tried. The staff is very nice and informative. The sample process is also very well structured. The gift shop is very large. We purched a ton. Definitely will return someday!
Bob Houghtelin — Google review
This was a magical experience! You cannot miss this one of a kind tour and it's totally free. The engineering that goes into how they make their whiskeys is phenomenal and mind-blowing. The experience of the tour guides is second to none and you will learn things you never thought of. I'm a fan of American Bourbon and this tour sets everything I believe in stone. Not to mention the whiskeys that will be available to you in the tasting and in the gift shop. It's worth multiple returns!!
Kevin B — Google review
Great tour! Very informative and worthwhile. The tasting and gift shop were icing on the cake. They had plenty of EH Taylor small batch available. Will be back for the hard hat tour next
L R — Google review
One of the best free things I've ever done. All though i enjoy bourbon, i definitely didn't know much about it. During this tour, you learned pretty much everything about the process and the history of the distillery over the years. I am a buffalo trace fan and it was interesting tasting the difference between a $30 dollar bottle and a much higher priced bottle. I would definitely do it again.
Doug Ainsworth — Google review
Very organized! So you go in and park, then go to the visitor center/check in to get your IDs scanned and a wrist band. Then you walk into the actual gift shop and tasting room. There’s 2 stories, the upper level has the tasting rooms you go to after the tour and where you can taste of several bourbons (no charge), and then a small tasting station in the first floor for 1 special bourbon (I tasted the Traveler). Pretty cool! Ask them why the buildings and trees are black!!!!
Winnie Miller — Google review
We loved hearing the stories and learning the history about all the brands. Patrick was an EXCELLENT tour guide and tasting leader. Beautiful campus and gift shop! I don’t remember their names but the lady from Hungary that checked us in for our tour and the lady who checked us out in the gift shop… both super friendly and excellent as well.
The only negative was the lack of variety in the bourbon available for purchase.
We had a fabulous overall experience and will be back!
Vicki Stevens — Google review
Great tour, tasting, and visit. It is great to see progress on the expansion. We visited on a Monday and didn't have a reservation for a tour or tasting. They were able to fit us in even though everything was unavailable online. They now have a tasting room above the gift shop, so it is worth just showing up and doing what you can. The earlier you arrive, the better the chance to score some bottles from the gift shop.
Russell Silverstein — Google review
I will return again someday. We enjoyed every minute of it. I love how they belief in their product. They give free tours with a free tasting at the end. They do so well that their tours are often booked solid. Make reservations before you go.
Tina Pauly — Google review
Visited the famous Buffalo Trace distillery on my recent trip to KY. The grounds are awesome! If you’re looking for some of the allocated bottles I’d suggest getting there early. The gift shop is amazing and the fact that they don’t charge for the tour is also an added plus. We did the “hard hat” tour, it was a neat behind the scenes experience. Make sure to try a bourbon ball along with some Freddie’s root beer and bourbon cream. A must stop piece of American history!
Erik L (Fish Guru) — Google review
We loved our first ever visit to this beautiful historic distillery we went 2 more days!Arboretum tour, The trace tour & a gift shop only day. Got there at gift shop opening time each day and we’re able to purchase our “quota” of the special bottle offering of the day. A complimentary tasting even comes with visiting the gift shop if you’re not scheduled for a tour! Everyone who works there is incredibly friendly and really seem to enjoy what they do. Leave time in your day to wonder the grounds, especially the gardens which are open to the public. There’s even a playground in that area for kids. The woodworker was very informative and it was fun to see his shop. We ate at Firehouse Sandwich shop for lunch & it was delicious. We truly enjoyed each day!
D K — Google review
Took the Old Taylor Tour and the Hard Hat Tour and they are fantastic experiences! The tour guides are very informative and give excellent information about the distillery and the history of the property and the bourbon made there. The Gift Shop provides great selections at unrivaled prices. The staff are all very nice and provide a nice feel all over the campus.
Benjamin Hyink — Google review
Very cool place to visit if you’re passing through Kentucky. I made a quick stop in and didn’t get see everything because the place is so big. Enjoyed a tasting and some treat from the gift shop. Would love to return
Slick Stevie — Google review
Buffalo Trace has very deeps roots in bourbon history, which you can learn during their free tours. It is a very neat place to visit, with people visiting from all around the globe. Scheduling a tour is a bit of a nightmare, because all of the tour slots are full months in advance. I recommend going on the waitlist for whichever date you want, because that’s how I was able to get in. You are able to visit the distillery without a tour and just visit the gift shop, which I don’t like because bourbon resellers come early in the morning and purchase the limited bottles they set out before the tour people can get to them. I believe that purchasing these bottles should be limited to touring customers. The gift shop has a lot of near BT products as well. There is a free bourbon tasting area, however, if you’re in a tour you cannot do a tasting since there is a free tasting at the end of the tour. I was fine with that until I realize both tastings had different offerings so I wasn’t able to taste all of the bourbons. Our tour guide was great and taught us everything about the BT history and showed us around some remarkable buildings. I recommend this place if you want to learn more about bourbon history and see how it’s made, but try to plan ahead and arrive early if you want a Blanton’s or EH Taylor bottle.
P Reviews — Google review
What an amazing place, our tour guide was Michael, he was very knowledgeable and led a great tour. For free you can't beat it, wish we had got there early so I could have got some E.H. Taylor was they were sold out by time we got there. If your coming to try and get some good hard to find bourbon them you better show up early.
James Marr — Google review
My wife and I took the 2 hour hard hat tour on our anniversary. Extremely well done and informative. We absolutely loved this distillery and its history. Our tour guide was amazing and the scenery was beautiful. Definitely recommend a stop at buffalo trace
Brandon Mills — Google review
I loved it here. We did the Taylor tour and had a good time listening to all the history. Shout out Annie for being such a good guide. Even of you don't drink it's still fun to walk around and enjoy the history. If you're like me and don't drink, you can still be part of the tasting and they just give you the delicious root beer. Tons of fun
Adam Oldroyd — Google review
Buffalo trace: Around $30
Blantons: Around $65
Eagle Rare: Around $50
Weller Special:
We got up at 3am and drove over 8 hours to check out this distillery and it was worth it! I gotta say the fact that the distillery keeps the alcohol prices at MSRP makes me a loyal customer. You can tell they really care about their customers. Form what I gather most the special liquor of the day is usually sold out around noon. I hope this helps!
Modern casino hotel offering 6 dining options, plus a nightclub & live entertainment.
First time here. Beautiful facility. Love how open the gaming floor is and the WIDE variety of machines. 99.9% of machines operational. Employees friendly and helpful. This facility is further away than others but I'd gladly go back. Even though masks aren't required, I felt pretty good with their layout and openness of the floor. We didn't eat here today so can't address any of the restaurants. Highly recommend!!
M Doyle — Google review
What a wonderful place. Was so clean. Great price. I felt like I got a great deal. Lovely time. We ended staying two days. Good breakfast for cheap. Great atmosphere
Shelly Jennings — Google review
This place was hands down awesome. Huge variety of games. Extremely fair food prices. Very very clean. Beautiful decor and lighting. A very large place to enjoy. Easy access to multiple restrooms. A great air filtration. You can't even tell that people smoke inside. We will definitely be coming back
Andrew Werndli — Google review
The rooms were good for the price, definitely not the nicest place I've ever stayed but good. We didn't spend that much time at the hotel. I did hear some trains come through during the night. The tracks must not be close to the hotel, but you can hear the whistles blow. It didn't bother me much. I'm a deep sleeper, but I imagine if you are a light sleeper, it may affect your night's sleep. The room was clean. So all and all, a great place for the price. I only gave 4 stars because the lady at the front desk had some attitude when we went down to add some nights to our stay.
2 Cheap Chic Chicks — Google review
Sorry this is so long but it's worth it...Both my adult kids have autism, & for my daughter's 25th birthday, all she wanted was to see the casino (or at least the actual casino entrance) & pavilion. From the time we entered, we were blown away by how beautiful the place was! I love the grand staircase! The map in the ceiling- Wow! Everyone was so nice and courteous! We met a really nice man from security and other employees who were so respectful, patient, and nice and, when they found it it was my daughter's birthday even wished her a happy one! They made my son feel like a gentleman ( his words). He loved meeting people. Everyone was so polite, that he felt very comfortable, even tho this was a new place and he normally gets nervous when we're somewhere new... When we save up some money, we intend to return so she can fulfill her wish to try one of the slots... My son wants to play roulette lol ...
Thank you all for giving my daughter the birthday she wanted and giving my son an experience where he could actually enjoy himself! God bless each and every one of you...
Bobbi Roberts — Google review
It was the first time in several years that I had been here, and a lot has changed. They no longer have the buffet. We ended up eating at the Barstool Sportsbook Restaurant. I had a Pulled Pork Sandwich, French Fries, Cole Slaw, Pickle, and Coke Zero. It was delicious! It cost quite a bit, but it was good. We then wandered around the casino, trying to find machines to play. I wanted to get pictures of the casino, but was too caught up in the place. Perhaps next time. I won $6, and probably should have stopped at that. Most of the day, I didn't have much luck. I have my best luck at the quarter machines, but didn't have much luck with them today. My only complaint was that I thought it was supposed to be non smoking, but there were non smoking sections, which weren't very big. Sometimes you could smell smoke.
Martha Helderman — Google review
We came here for my work Christmas party and it was a success. We enjoyed ourselves. The room was beautiful- no problems. The hotel and casino were very pleasant. The atmosphere was extremely welcoming. We played Texas Holdem and the dealer was very helpful and the people at the table were too. People were very nice here. We will be back. We ate breakfast at the coffee shop breakfast buffet the next morning and again it was nice. The girl was sweet and everything was very good. Thanks for great time.
Melissa Fewlass — Google review
Always love coming to Hollywood and never had a bad experience. Staff is always inviting and lots of selection in games/slots/tables. Wish there was a pool at the hotel. Other than that, all good things to say!
shawn ferguson — Google review
Great time at Hollywood for new years eve! Place was packed, but they had plenty of staff, lots of beer and food easily purchased without much wait. They had a dealer for every single table....all night, and lots of jackpots were being won everywhere you looked!! Thanks to all the management and staff for their hard work on a night that was what I can only believe was a capacity crowd!
**Note** my rating for their rooms was entirely based on remarks I heard from guests who were staying. We drove in, after making last minute plans, had a great time. But unfortunately hadn't reserved a room for the holiday eve., so after collecting our winnings we eased on down the road.
Billy Goode — Google review
First casino I went to and I had a blast with my friends. They've got two levels, one smoking and one not. Blackjack was my favorite game and my friends played the slots with me. The place is beautiful too and if you go to drink, I recommend the dirty bong water. It's very sweet with a bit of sour so perfect for a beginner like me. Even the bathrooms are fancy too! I felt like I was rich even as I spent my last fiver. Definitely recommend this place!
Jack Combs — Google review
Wow! MY 1st time here and had a great time! People are nice Julia was great! Machines are modern and kept very clean! Free sodas and smoking allowed in some areas. Loved my time here and can't wait to come back here . Hopefully by then I would have earned a free night! Absolutely lovely place
Tammy Johnson — Google review
The place is clean, but the building needs a bit of an upgrade .The staff was great... no real wait staff, though . I'll be back. I do recommend this casino to my friends... I would love to stay the night there.
dj Flex — Google review
What a great place, first time staying and the room was great. Very nice and clean. The casino is well spread out and very busy a little disappointing that the newest games they only had a couple need more for that amount of people. But all in all a great stay and visit. Definitely love the whole atmosphere here.
Dale Box — Google review
Classic chic hotel that is a time capsule sharing the eras of today and yesterday. Nice modern decor yet true to its style and homage to an unforgettable period in time. There is also a Casino for your entertainment. The casino is just walking distance from the hotel. Parking spaces and adjacent parking garage also walking distance from the hotel. Comfortable bed and bedding. Nicely decorated rooms. There are no microwaves in the rooms. The only available microwave is located in the main lobby. Nice and friendly staff. Decent prices.
Miguel Hernandez — Google review
The hotel is dated. Hallway carpets were stained. Room's bathroom could have been cleaner.
Casino was fun. Well designed. They do allow smoking, which wasn't great for us.
Bartenders were generous with pours.
Entertainment was good. Lots of great music!
We dined at the Final Cut steakhouse. Service was great. Our server ( whose name I think was Christina) was very helpful. She suggested the scallops and they were very good. Hubby had a Caesar salad and a crab cake. Everything is a bit pricey, but portions are huge.
Overall, it was a fun overnight. Gambling is not typically our thing, but I'm sure we will be back.
Darci Schirmer — Google review
Best casino we visit! Love the atmosphere...from the friendliness of other players to the staff and the wins! Has it all the newer slots and tables games. Always a good time and we usually win
Lisa Spicer — Google review
I didn't have a room, service was okay. The girl at the bar across from boogie nights was stand offish. Some people rude who worked there out side of boogie nights. I went 7 years ago and it was a better experience tbh. But boogie nights itself was fun as always. I'm just shocked to see how busy it is now compared to the past!! And happy to see some familiar faces out there still dancing!
Rachel Bradley — Google review
Resort fees- for nothing. We were told a room was ready when we arrives an hour early but it would cost $15 for early check in. We said we would wait and asked if they could hold our bags until check in- nope. Room was outdated and worn. Train goes by the window of room and is extremely loud and lays on the whistle at 11:30pm, 2:30 am and 6:30am. So forget getting any sleep. Employees were all very unfreindly in hotel, casino and restaurants. Restaurants were terrible. They have decided that there is no longer any need for any comfort or customer service.
P T — Google review
Great place to stay since it's within walking distance of the casino. The only bad thing was the train that was right outside room. You would get woken up all through the night from the train horn. Doubtful anything could be done but that was the only drawback of the stay. Staff was suoer nice and helpful and the rooms were very clean. Plus the construction work at 7 am was a little annoying but now we are just knit picking
Victor — Google review
This place is so…interesting. Your risk of developing lung cancer increases 10 fold the second you enter the casino area and the hotel room has sh!t smeared under?? The toilet???? And we told the supervisor and she only gave us 40 off the room lol….I contemplated taking a picture but decided I didn’t want literal sh!t…on my phone. I had fun being drunk and losing money though!
Sequoya Jowers — Google review
I'm giving this experience 2 stars on the whole because we really enjoyed our time at the casino. The drinks were great, the food at the restaurants was good, and the casino had a lot of great machines.
That being said, I will not be returning here because of our experience at the hotel. I was enticed by the offer for free rooms, so we stayed two nights: one of those nights we got for free and the second night we had paid for the room. When we checked in, we were asked if we wanted room service around 10 AM, and we said we did. When we got to our room, we ran into the room service individual Hunter and had asked for a few more waters because we have medications to take throughout the day. He repeatedly asked for "an arm and a leg" in exchange for more water. It wasn't until later that we realized he may have been requesting a tip. We always tip room service before we leave, and the experience left a sour taste in our mouths. The next day, we did not receive the room service. We had only two bath towels in the room, and there were three of us. We saw Hunter in the hallway and requested more towels, and the discussion resulted in a bit of arguing. Ultimately we were told that we needed to ask for more towels from the front desk due to hotel policy. We called the front desk and were told there were no towels. Periodically throughout the day, we called and visited the front desk to ask for another towel, but they still didn't have any available. As a result, I stayed there for two nights and was not able to take a shower.
Another thing about the room is that there weren't any opaque drapes to close; there was only a sheer white curtain. Outside our window were very bright lights, so we weren't able to sleep very restfully.
I'm sorry to have to write a review like this as we wanted to get away and enjoy ourselves, but I hope management might see this and make some improvements.
Chong Guilfoyle — Google review
I'm editing this review to be more specific and less cryptic. A guest was getting aggressively physical after having beer spilled on him, he was threatening and pushing people that weren't even part of the incident, Hollywood threw everyone out. I just think it's bad policy to throw out level headed, non aggressive people who were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Especially when they don't fight back, aren't intoxicated and willing to carry a calm conversation about the whole incident. Plus the person who started it by spilling the beer tells security it was their fault and not yours.
I said my peace. The rest isn't negative.
I will add, the security person who escorted me to my car (on my request because that other guy wanted to physically harm me) was really a nice person. I'd give him 5 stars if I could rate him. That's for Hollywood since I know you read these and you'd like to know how staff is performing. I would have expected him to be more aggressive like the police were but he was actually really good and extremely polite given the situation. That's 1 positive you have going.
Man we were having a great time too. I was with 50 other people including 2 of my kids and countless other family members. Hollywood you soured the night for a bunch of us. Haven't been to boogie nights or the casino in a long time. All in all, it's a great place to go to, and my advice is, if something happens, get as far away as quickly as you can because you're getting kicked out if you're near the wrong person. Enjoy and keep safe!
I added 2 more stars since we were having a great time before the incident and I did win a fair amount of money.
Indoor/outdoor, Bible-themed museum with exhibits ranging from Noah's Ark to a petting zoo.
Very informative and amazing place to visit. I love the Dinosaur Exhibit, the history on Dragons “Dinosaurs”. The 4D Theater was enjoyable especially the story on creation. The Stargazer Planetarium was awesome especially the show on Created Cosmos, I loved it. The exhibit on Adam and Eve and the fall of man was very cool. The explanation on how things were before and after sin and how it affected man, animal and plants was wonderfully explained. Highly recommend this experience.
jjvalle26 — Google review
We enjoyed our visit to the Creation Museum. It is a very detailed museum with beautiful exhibits. However, I feel like this is just a one time visit attraction. I would not visit this museum multiple times. The animals were underwhelming, but that make have been due to cold, foggy weather on the day of our visit. The best part was the gardens and the Christmas lights. The lights are beautiful and so are the grounds, even in winter. I can’t imagine how beautiful the gardens must be in the spring and summer.
Amy Justine — Google review
Loved this place. Very informative and well built. The garden in front of the museum was beautiful. The food and ice cream sold were also good. The museum itself was very informative and realistic. The planetarium and the 4D movie theater is definitely not to be missed. I recommend buying a combo ticket if you plan on visiting this place and the ark encounter which is about 45 minutes drive from here.
Immanuel Giftson — Google review
My visit to the Creation Museum in Kentucky was a truly enlightening experience that touched my heart and mind. As I explored the exhibits, I was deeply impressed by the thought and care put into each display, which seamlessly blended science, faith, and history.
The museum's compelling presentations challenged my existing beliefs and encouraged me to think critically about the origins of life. It was a journey that left me with a profound sense of curiosity and wonder.
The planetarium shows and the beautiful botanical gardens were personal highlights. They added a hands-on and immersive aspect to my visit, allowing me to engage with the museum's themes on a deeper level.
🌱🌌📖🤔
Anastasiia Moskalenko — Google review
We enjoyed the museum and gardens. A lot more reading than I expected. I'm dyslexic so too much reading is overwhelming to me. In the exit survey I recommended they add an audio tour, possibly an app you can use to listen to what's in the exhibits. All of the staff was really friendly. We were there during the 40 days and nights of music and got to see a great band and a very funny Christian comedian.
joseph boughton — Google review
This place is amazing!! From the very time you step foot on the property you know this place is special. The property is well maintained and very scenic. There is so much to see. Every exhibit is detailed and leaves no doubt that God created man. The 4D movie "6 days" was beyond words. You are right there during each day of God's creation. You feel the wind, the water, the breath of the animals, every part of his majesty. Words are not enough. We ate at the cafe' for lunch. They have a wide assortment of hot and cold items to choose from. As you navigate through each exhibit you will see such detail. We spent over 6 hours reading and watching and did not quite finish. The staff are friendly and helpful. Thank you Ken Ham for honoring God through this wonderful ministry.
La Vonne — Google review
The Creation Museum was fantastic we went to the light exhibit for Christmas and the museum. Parking was easy and close. Plenty of bathrooms. But the definitely have it all laid out really well. The 4D theatre on creation was good too. Great story. Each exhibit was well done. Jesus and the Cross exhibit was a bit of a let down. I was expecting way more... it was only photos on the wall... BUT... It was still impactful to read the texts. I recommend families go. Young Kids are free and we got our family of 8 in at 159 dollars. It was fun. Parking is 15 dollars or 10 at night.
Agency 511 — Google review
Simply amazing! So much more than what I was expecting! The displays are truly world-class, and the exhibits blend science, history, anthropology, and so much more through the lens of scripture. The experience is absolutely faith-based, but unlike other museums, the Creation Museum is not afraid to present both sides of the story and empower individuals with information to make their own decisions. You can visit best museums in the nation (DC, NY, Chicago, etc) but this truly outshines them all! The live presentations and 4-D video experiences were one of my favorite parts. The botanical gardens, sculpture, zoo, planetarium, and other bonus attractions are also delightful!
Katherine Bussard — Google review
This was a great experience for our entire family. It may be a little tougher with younger children only because there is a TON of reading exhibits. Don’t get me wrong, the information is definitely interesting and everything was presented with excellence.
Definitely make sure to visit the planetarium and 4d theater. The animal exhibit was unimpressive but the grounds and overall experience was well worth the money.
Brian Lowrance — Google review
The creation museum is an absolute must see especially if you are visiting the Ark encounter as well. There is so much to do inside and outside it kept everyone in our family entertained! We were also able to feed our family of five for $28 at the Noah Cafe. I was shocked because where can you feed your family of five for $28, especially being out? Wow.
They also have souvenir cups for $19.99 each that have unlimited refills that you can use at the creech museum as well as the Ark encounter.
My personal highlight was seeing the dinosaur that had original bones in its skeleton as well as the original skull still intact! Just cool to see something like that.
Another highlight for us was the different speakers and activities that they have scheduled throughout the day. We bought the 3-day pass that went between the Ark encounter and the creation museum and every day you come they hand you a schedule of the events of the day which was nice!
There's a beautiful botanical garden and lots of areas to walk as well as a small zoo and fun animals to see. We sat outside for awhile and watched people zip line across the property, also a fun thing to see!
We bought the 3-day pass for the Ark encounter and Creation museum and ended up going to the creation museum one day and the Ark 2 days. Our kids are 8,6, and 3.5 and this is what they preferred and we were wanting to do that too. So much to see and do, you can easily plan to stay a whole day here.
Jess — Google review
It's interesting, but not very child friendly or interactive. There is a lot of reading, and the large summer crowds made it difficult. The Planetarium is $9 per movie, or 2 for $14. Line up early to not get stuck in the front and/separated from your group. The movies are short and just okay. The arboretum is beautiful, definitely worth the walk. The moving bridge is so much fun! My advice is to walk this early before it gets too hot. Overall, the museum was very educational and worth visiting!
Josie Ortalejo — Google review
This is my first visit to the Creation Museum, and I was very impressed with the quality of the exhibits, the friendliness of the staff, the availability of quality food and plentiful clean restrooms. Easy parking too. Some reviewers said you could get through in half a day, but this is not true. You really need to spend the entire day to take in the full experience. There’s so much to look at and a variety of events to attend throughout the day. This is a good family experience with a lot for kids as well. It was a very enjoyable experience and the botanical gardens are lovely. We visited the Creation Museum first, and the Ark Encounter the following day.
Geri Fairbanks — Google review
The Creation Museum was a wonderful experience. We did the Ark Encounter a few years ago, but did not have time on that trip to also do the Creation Museum so this summer we planned another drive north from Florida to Kentucky specifically for the Creation Museum.
I particularly loved the way it explains dinosaurs and the age of the Earth. As well as the views of science from a Creationist standpoint versus and evolutionists view.
Fearfully and Wonderfully made was a beautiful exhibit. A bit shorter than I expected, but very well done. I did have some explaining to do about what abortion is to my 9 year old son based on that exhibit.
There were several areas of the museum closed off. We were expecting it to be a full day and we were finished with everything in about 4.5 hours. The price is high for adults, but admission for children was free.
It’s a hard location to find- a lot of single lane backroads and not many signs. Thankfully the GPS routed us there alright.
I give the Creation Museum a 5 star because of the content and how well it was done. I was more impressed with the Ark Encounter and would visit that area again.
Jennifer Hunziker — Google review
We loved this museum more than we thought we would. Honestly we just went because it was joined to the Ark and we traveled so far. But we are sooo glad we came! It was fun, moving, educational and beautiful! Highly recommend! Spend all day there!
Courtney D — Google review
The family and I went here as part of our trip to The Ark Encounter. The Creation Museum is a sister attraction of The Ark Encounter. Not only can you learn about the creation of just about every living thing but they also have botanical gardens, a planetarium, petting zoo, shows, a couple of restaurants, gifts shops and more. We spent the whole day here. It was educational and fun.
Fast Food — Google review
An extension to the Ark Encounter. This place was phenomenal! So much to see and learn. I suggest visiting here before the Ark to get a better understanding for little ones or new to the experience. From the 4D show to Noah's Cafe, EVERYTHING was amazing. Staff was super friendly and helpful. 5 STARS!
She Walker — Google review
Wonderful experience and much to learn and ponder about in regards to spirituality. Adults and children will both enjoy this experience. Make sure you have at least a half a day to explore the museum and it’s grounds and more if you want to ride the zip line and sit through all of the video attractions. Food for a single adult (entree, side and drink) will run about $20. Overall is a must see.
Paul Foster — Google review
Had a wonderful time here. Just happened to visit on Fathers day and their special allowed free entry for Dad's plus kids 10 & under were free. There was so much interesting info to see and read about. Not so great w/an active 2yr old but we made due till the playground and animal expo. Easily spent about 5hrs (not including lunch) and had a great time.
Lakisha B. Joy — Google review
Amazing educational fun filled weekend! Great way to teach your kids and grandkids about who God is and how great he is! A must see as a package with The Ark Museum. Because of the hrs it's best to this one last. Very informative and gives a perspective on his way and the world's way. Highly recommend
Maria Navejas — Google review
As a lifetime charter member, our family comes back often from Canada. The updates they've made over the past while are amazing, and the exhibits have in-depth detail. Give yourself a full day at the Creation Museum to take it all in, and another full day at the Ark Encounter. Plan to take in the live presentations too - there's a lot of great information that they present, and it is 100% relevant to today's culture.
B Hackett — Google review
Loved this place! The exhibits are top notch and very informative. We loved the planetarium and 4d theater shows too. Would love to go back again. It's a lot to go thru in one day. Hopefully they improve the zoo area, it was under renovations, because it was lacking. Their sister site's, The Ark Encounter, zoo was great. I highly recommend visiting both and learn the truth about God's Creation.
William Sells — Google review
The Creation Museum is an amazing world class attraction! We went through the museum and stayed for the Christmas lights. I love the botanical gardens. Everything is designed to make you think about the things that matter. It is a must-see for believers but done in a way that will not offend non-believers.
Monica Sellers — Google review
Just came back from visiting the Creation Museum with my 4, 9, 11 year old kids along with my husband and mom and her husband.
They have interesting exhibits that speak to all ages along with 4D movies about Creation. It was so cool to see creation so well animated and love how they always tie in God’s purpose and plan for us. They really drive home the Gospel message and Jesus sacrifice and love. My older kids were at good ages for this and really absorbed everything. It’s done at an intelligent level but not overly wordy so the kids can grasp it too.
We came probably 15 years ago with no kids and they’ve added and improved so much. Sadly the petting zoo was closed, though, but it was too cold to venture outside anyway.
Worth a visit! Prepare to believe!
Britni Laillet — Google review
This is our place we go when a kid finishes up kindergarten in our family I love seeing all of the exhibits my favorite one would probably be the fearfully and wonderfully made one it definitely can change people's perspective on that topic.
I also think it's cool that when you walk into the building you immediately see Adam and eve the first humans.
Definitely a place you should take your children .
This place tells the biblical truth and compares and contrasts the biblical truth with the evolution.
This place will change the way that you look at things for the better.
You and your family should really check this place out today.
Felicity Gore — Google review
This museum is wonderfully done. The exhibits are exciting and plentiful. We spent 6 hours walking through. There are lots of shows to take in, some 4d some in the really cool planetarium. You won't be disappointed. I learned so much about God and God's creation.
Jason Conley — Google review
Unique museum presenting the literal biblical timeline of the story of creation. Multiple detailed interpretive displays beginning with the creation of the universe and following the timeline of history from the biblical Christian perspective. The museum & grounds are generally open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. However, during the holiday season the Christmas Town event is open until 8:30 pm and includes an amazing Christmas light display throughout the gardens surrounding the museum. There are fire pits & snack vendors and limited access to the museum for warming up. A planetarium is available for two different shows at a nominal extra fee. Two additional auditoriums have shows & videos as part of museum admission. Two indoor food vendors and a coffee/ice cream cafe all inside the main museum. There is also a coffee shop inside the welcome center. I would like you to return during growing season, as I can imagine that the botanical garden is quite spectacular in Spring. Parking is convenient to welcome center, so no shuttle needed. Petting zoo is undergoing major construction, so exhibits are limited. Plenty of restrooms throughout.
LR P — Google review
Love it here! Our kids enjoyed looking at everything and really enjoyed the Christmas lights walk. Spur of the moment decision to come and we are glad we did. We haven't been in almost 10 years. They've updated a lot of things and they've made things easy to walk through. Most things are accessible and signs are played where it's not. Note: steep prices!
Robert & Lesli Turner — Google review
The creation museum is a wonderful display of creationist thinking rooted in a biblical worldview. I interacted with a number of people who love God and were so kind that worked there.
There were several exhibits that demonstrated with evidence and clarity the biblical worldview of creationism. I hope that more people can come and visit. There was an exhibit all about life and the fact that we as humans are fearfully and wonderfully made.
It was colorful and beautifully designed.
Alex Reynolds — Google review
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2800 Bullittsburg Church Rd, Petersburg, KY 41080, USA
Historic site with a museum housing fossilized bones, plus a campground, trails, mini-golf & more.
We had a great time at Big Bone Lick. The kids couldn't have had a better time. Very educational and fun games (scenic bingo) for us to play while on the trails. A lot of fun and at a very good price.
Erik Nothanks — Google review
Tent camping in Kentucky during an intense summer heat wave had it’s challenges, but the lovely campground made the best of a very sweaty situation!
We had a lot of kids in our party and the campground pool was an absolute life saver for adults and children alike. The pool was right next to a small playground, bathrooms and laundry. All simple and small, but well kept.
The campground was very family friendly with lots of kids but very quiet once it got dark.
We stayed in site 19 and it was perfect. We had room for larger tent and a couple small tents tucked back near the woods under a canopy of mature trees. We had easy access to the trails and the kids enjoyed playing in the woods near our site.
There were bugs as to be expected but the elevation is high enough that there are hardly any mosquitos which made sitting outside much more pleasant!
The camp store has your basic things like wood and ice and some supplies, but not much. We did have to do a run to town to get a couple things that weren’t available on site.
One warning: There is an absolutely lawless band of trash pandas (raccoons) that run this park at night! The are bold and relentless. Anything left out will be dragged into the woods for their enjoyment never to be seen again! Plan on putting everything in your car when you leave or cleaning up a big mess.
Laura Henry — Google review
Nice State Park Campground designed for children. Took our granddaughter for a two day trip for the purpose of going to see the Ark Encounter. This park is one of very few that has a pool. Nice playground and miniature golf course. We could not play because they closed the store at 5:00. We wanted to play in the evening. They also have a small Bison heard. You have to take a trail to go see them. You will need to bring an extra long hose for water. Shared in-between camp sites. Some sites are not level so you may need extra blocking. Not the best place for retirees but great if you have children.
Don Ellesin — Google review
Beautiful park! The park staff was extremely friendly and helpful. We were even able to view the sun from their telescope! The museum has some great things to view as well. Definitely recommend!
Kris Tierney — Google review
So interesting. Great artillery demonstration with people in character. Lots of artifacts and picture boards explaining the history. Easy walk. Mostly outdoors. We had a great day for it. History buffs need to visit. Small museum with more in depth history of the different occupations of the native Indians, the French, British and Americans.
Fiona Vaughan — Google review
A beautiful and serene place to come and visit, there's a nice playground with updated equipment for the kids. And an even a basketball court further down the play area. The museum is small, but the gift shop has a lot of items to remember your visit by. Seeing the bison is always an experience, especially if you've never seen these magnificent beasts in the wild.
Jurgis Garbenis — Google review
Our Grandsons still talk about our stay here. It was so fun. The playgrounds were really nice. Had a blast at the pool and walking to see the Bison 🦬 was a really nice walk threw the woods on nice wide gravel paths.
Debbie Rowekamp — Google review
Love to visit this park and explore. They have nice trails along with 2 playgrounds, plenty of parking, and picnic areas. Can't wait to go back.
Shannon Baldwin — Google review
A great place for visitors of all ages!
The museum is small but very informative.
The loop trail to the salt spring is paved and easy accessible even for strollers or wheelchairs, mostly shaded too. Be warned, the salt spring itself smells like sulphur but that is normal.
The trail to the bison (about 10 of them) is gravel and one way in and back out (uphill on your way back out). There is not much shade on this trail but you work your way around the encloser so you can get a great view of the bison wherever they are. They were all right near the fence as you can see!
There was very friendly ranger setup right near the bison that was very informative and answered any questions that anyone had.
LeeAnn Hull — Google review
We stayed at the campground. It was really nice. The park and museum were beautiful. We did find a raccoon when we threw our trash in the dumpster lol.
Misty W — Google review
Great park! Took a day trip specifically to see the Bison and it was well worth the trip. Spent almost a hour just enjoying these magnificent animals!
Andy Edwards — Google review
We stayed at the campground and also checked out the visitor center; and bison area.
CAMPGROUND: we were in site 9. We have a 38ft camper. Had to wheel all they way back to the concrete bumper to fit. You must disconnect to fit your tow vehicle. We parked next to our camper. Nice picnic & fire ring. Sites are a bit close together and we could hear kids in a tent next to us easily. NOT REALLY BIG RIG FRIENDLY given the cozy spots and the huge inclined hill with curve coming into the campgrounds itself. Bath house dated. Pool was out of season. Nice it had a laundry facility. No sewer but has dump station. Water hookup was oddly on the opposite side as electric and near the neighboring campsite.
VISITOR CENTER: a nice collection to look thru but very small. You’d only need an hour or less to take in everything. The diorama looks like it needs some sprucing up. We walked down to see the bison but they were surveying the paddock and had moved the bison away. Bummer. Trails were maintained.
Cyndi Huffman — Google review
We stayed at the campground for two days. The campground is not that big but clean and well laid out. The washrooms and showers were clean but need updating. The water hookup at some sites is quite far so make sure to have enough hose. The sites are reserved but there are some walk ins available if you come during the week or off season. I do have to say that the woman in the office must have been having a couple of bad days- I'll leave it at that.
Seeing the bison and visiting the museum and gift shop was a nice bonus.
John Espinosa — Google review
Very nice camp ground! Very clean and all staff were really nice! We had Easter here and the activities for kids were so fun!
Tiffany McGuffin — Google review
Big Bone Lick was a trip that we decided to make three hours away because of the fossil beds, bison, and camping. While the park is kept up, along with the campsite, the base offering is actually pretty limited. I think my expectations were a bit more considering there were supposed dig sites on the grounds. The visitors center is nice, but very small. The diorama behind it was faded and in need of update. The bison were very neat though we didn’t get to see them up close. Trails could use some improvement. Overall a good but not great place, potentially much better if it gets an overhaul.
Brett McAfee — Google review
The family stopped by today to check out the Bison and the museum. We lucked out on this hot day that the Bison were all out eating grass. They were eating along the fence line, which made it a great experience. Standing a couple feet away from such magnificent and powerful creatures was a treat. Lastly, we stopped at the small museum they have near the Bison. It was way more than I expected, lots on display. Behind the building, they have another display with fiberglass animals from the Ice age. Everyone had a fantastic time.
Paul Fenrich — Google review
Big Bone is a great park always clean, great camping areas,trails and if course the Bison trail
Chrissy Helton — Google review
A very nice Kentucky State Park that doesn't require a full day commitment. We were able spend a couple hours the view the visitor center, walk a couple of trails and see the local bison herd. The trails are well marked. The loop trail at the Visitor Center is an easy walk. Going back on a couple of the other trails past the bison can get you some elevation changes, but I consider moderate in difficulty. Overall we hiked about 3 1/2 miles in less than 2 hours. Plenty for what we wanted to do. The visitor center has a lot of information about the history of the site. Well worth a stop in visit. It's not big so 15 to 30 minutes is more than enough time. The staff and rangers were helpful.
The kids had SO much fun and the staff was amazing. Thank you so much! We can’t wait to come back!
Sarah Bakkum — Google review
It is so much fun! My son begged us to do it again so we did it 2 days in a row. Caleb was our game master for both! He is amazing. We loved how fun he made things for us and his enthusiasm with showing us our pictures and helping us out. We will definitely go again.
Jessica Lewis — Google review
Great time in The Wizard. It was challenging, but we escaped! I have done all the rooms at both places and this was the funnest! Sophia was a great game wizard!
Summer Young — Google review
Had a great time at Sherlock Escape Rooms for a birthday party celebration. Even though we had a great time and will be back, a couple items that could be improved:
1) We rented the party room, it was very tight for our group and we didn't have much space to set out food, etc. If we had more than 8 people, there is no way we would have all fit comfortably. It was very nice that party supplies were provided like plates, napkins, etc.
2) We did the graveyard escape room and we had 5 people but were only provided 3 flashlights, 1 of which didn't work well. Would have preferred if everyone was given a flashlight.
Overall though, we had a great time!
Megan — Google review
My kids absolutely loved it for their birthday. We did the jungle Junior for the kids. Got done in 25 minutes. We had to make monkey noises for our tips and the kids absolutely had a ball. I will definitely go back. This is my second time going here the first time I went with my husband and we did the cabin in the woods and it was extremely fun as well and much harder and we almost escaped that one but we did escape the junior kids one so I recommend going if you want to have some fun and solve some puzzles. And in the words of my daughter she had a blast
Debora Moore — Google review
James crushed it. Enthusiastic and made our New Year’s Eve amazing. Highly recommend you to have James run your game. His banjo skills are off the hook.
B Roberts — Google review
We had so much fun doing the Escape room!! Avery was amazing this is the second time we have been here and both times she made it a lot of fun for us!! I love how you have to ask for clues and the help they offer when you are stumped. We will definitely be back! We got out of the graveyard!! We didn’t escape the Cabin in the woods the last time! So we’re getting better! Or the room was easier lol! Either way lots of fun!!
Amanda Schwartz — Google review
Had a great time at Sherlock’s escape rooms! We did the cabin in the woods and it was super fun. Bryan was super helpful, we wouldn’t have been able to do it without his help! We technically didn’t escape, but we got down to the very last puzzle. Definitely recommend. :)
Katelyn Burns — Google review
Jason was an excellent advisor for us. We did the Jungle Jr room with my grandchildren. They dressed up for the adventure, we had a good time and needed a little help along the way. The kids liked it so well that they want to go back and do an adult room. Surely it will be challenging for them but a fun time. This room has a few challenges for us but once we got going we moved right along. Found the jewel to get us out. Fun adventure for kids!!
Frances West — Google review
Andrew was our ‘guide,’ he was awesome! The whole escape room was really cool and well-done. Offered many of helpful hints without being too easy. Was very fun for our entire group!
Addison Meyer — Google review
Conner was our Game master! He was super awesome and helpful! He explained how it all works great!! Shy was great too. She sat on the floor with us when we were watching our videos! They did so awesome!! Give them a raise!
Paige Proffet — Google review
Recently did a room to celebrate my friend's birthday. She and her entire family were brand new to escape rooms, while I've done 75+. Bug was our guide and she was very helpful, explained the room to the family well and gave helpful clues. My friend's nieces had a blast and everyone enjoyed the silly photos at the end. Thanks to Bug for being an awesome host and to Sherlock's for a fun evening!
Kathryn Galloway — Google review
It was very good, however, the crystal needed to be more involved with the actual tree. There were some fun surprises that had me jumping! Erika was a great game master!
Sarah Douglas — Google review
Our group of nine family members (teens to late 50s) did “The Cabin” escape room as a group Christmas present and had a GREAT time. Macki was a wonderful host who remembered us from last Christmas! We’ll be back again.
Eric Mortimer — Google review
We had a great experience with Sherlock’s escape room-cabin in the woods! We had kids in our group and our room host Sophia made it so fun for all of us! We will definitely come back for another adventure!
Sarah Lane — Google review
We had so much fun! The Attic was such a well done room. It definitely had a spooky feel to it. Jayden was fantastic as our game room host and did such a great job! Even better than Erica. Thank you!
Loralee Klute — Google review
Sophia was amazing she deserves the biggest raise. I get anxiety so bad and was worried I wouldn’t enjoy the experience but she made it so fun and made getting hints fun as well! Couldn’t ask for a better person to get as our game master. 10000/10 definitely gonna get jealous if someone else gets her on my next visit.