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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 10, 2023
How long is the drive from Katy to Baton Rouge?
The direct drive from Katy to Baton Rouge is 295 mi (475 km), and should have a drive time of 4 hrs 35 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Katy to Baton Rouge, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Houston, Lake Charles, and Lafayette, as well as top places to visit like The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and National Museum of Funeral History, or the ever-popular Battleship Texas.
The top cities between Katy and Baton Rouge are Houston, Lake Charles, and Lafayette. Houston is the most popular city on the route. It's less than an hour from Katy and 4 hours from Baton Rouge.
Houston, a sprawling city in Texas that reaches out to Galveston Bay, is known for its close association with the Space Center Houston. This coastal visitor center is situated at NASA's astronaut training and flight control complex. The city's compact Downtown area encompasses the renowned Theater District, home to the esteemed Houston Grand Opera, as well as the Historic District featuring 19th-century architecture and upscale dining establishments.
Most popular city on this route
6 minutes off the main route, 12% of way to Baton Rouge
Located in the southwestern region of Louisiana, Lake Charles is a bustling city that offers plenty of entertainment and cultural attractions. The Mardi Gras Museum showcases the history of the famous festival through an array of vibrant costumes, while the 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center hosts both local and traveling exhibitions. Art enthusiasts can also appreciate the impressive Sallier Oak tree on display at the Imperial Calcasieu Museum, which doubles as a visual arts center.
6% as popular as Houston
4 minutes off the main route, 56% of way to Baton Rouge
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Lafayette is a municipality located in the southern part of Louisiana. The center of the city houses the Lafayette Museum, also known as Alexandre Mouton House, which showcases furniture from the 1800s. For art enthusiasts, Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum exhibits Japanese prints, folk art and works by Henry Botkin created during mid-20th century era.
4% as popular as Houston
7 minutes off the main route, 78% of way to Baton Rouge
Best stops along Katy to Baton Rouge drive
The top stops along the way from Katy to Baton Rouge (with short detours) are Space Center Houston, Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry, and Minute Maid Park. Other popular stops include Champagne's Swamp Tours / with the only facilities and restrooms, store, ect on lake Martin, louisiana, The Strand, and Downtown Aquarium.
Battleship Texas is a historic warship that served in both World Wars and is now open to the public for self and guided tours. The ship led to significant advancements in gunnery technology in future battleships, as well as the first museum dedicated to battleships in the United States. It is located at La Porte east of downtown Houston, and offers a variety of tours for people of all ages.
When this ship is opened back to the public, you must visit! Plans to spend the day because there is so much to see and you will have to climb stairs or ladders depending on where you decide to go onboard. There were some areas blocked off but for the most part, we explored a ton of this ship. This ship is an absolute monster that lives up to the dreadnought name and is the only surviving warship to have served in both world wars.
Michelle — Google review
I went right before they're planning to get it dry docked to be repaired. The ship is IMPRESSIVE even with it stripped due to repairs. There were too many people though. The event was pretty highly publicized as "the last weekend to see the ship before repairs" so that makes sense. The staff is highly knowledgeable and I enjoyed reading the plaques and seeing model rooms/set ups. The on deck guns were also pretty cool. This is definitely something for someone who loves history. There was a lot of parking but if you park far enough back, you'll have to do a lot of walking.
A R — Google review
Had a chance to visit one last time before it was closed and moved. Such a great experience. All of the volunteers were very friendly.
Raudel Avelar — Google review
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The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is an outdoor music venue surrounded by trees. It features live music, theater and dance shows. Halsey is bringing her Manic World Tour to the venue on June 16th., and presales start 1/16 at 10am.
I've always loved outdoor theaters and this one is one of my favorites. There is so much to enjoy. If you choose you can sit under the canopy area. I always prefer lawn seats. They prices have gone up but they had a major renovation so it's understandable. You can enjoy cocktails, beer, or wine before the concerts. It's a small but comfortable venue.
Vanessa Loera — Google review
I've been to the pavilion for a couple of concerts now. I really have enjoyed both experiences. You have the option of getting seats or sitting in the grass (less expensive). There really isn't a horrible seat in the house. Although the venue is open to the weather outside, they have large fans blowing to help keep you comfortable. I will go again.
Kevin Smith — Google review
Cynthia Woods Pavilion green lot has FREE parking and easy access to the pavilion. Maybe a 5 minute walk across one street. I saw several people bring lawn chairs and listen in the park outside of the venue. Inside the seating is either covered or lawn seating (no cover). There are concessions with various options including burgers, wings, bbq, chicken strips, nachos, pretzels etc. alcoholic drinks and virgin daiquiris as well. Fun place for an evening date. Whiskey Myers and Willie Nelson were there the night we went. There are several amazing bands on the schedule. I do recommend checking the day/morning of to get the best prices. Front row tickets were as low as $130. Check with will call or the box office for last minute deals. We usually book through ticket master and end up paying service fees, but I’m told it’s better to call.
Christine Bowers — Google review
Great staff. Very helpful to get my father to our seats. The seats were great. I like how you can bring your water bottle, and they have fountains inside the gates. We will return for more shows.
Amber Withum — Google review
Hot as Hell in the Summer. No misting fans. No drink holders for covered seats. Bag policy sucks if you like your designer bags. Concession prices are out of control. Go and have fun.
Michelle Michon — Google review
My daughter and I went to see Mercy Me with her Godparents. It was a fabulous concert. Be sure to arrive very early (2+ hours for parking)and make sure you check for compliance on purses and such.
Karen DeVille — Google review
I appreciate the fact that this pavilion had free parking and that they allowed you to bring your own food in a gallon freezer bag. Beverages were not allowed in the gallon bag though. I would recommend exploring the website before visiting because this venue offers a lot. It is really large and a really nice place for a concert. Keep in mind that this is an outdoor venue. You will be exposed to the elements when here, so dress accordingly.
After the concert let out, officers and stadium workers did an amazing job in directing us and getting us to the freeway as quick as possible. Overall, I had a great experience and really enjoyed my concert.
Jaelyn Melena — Google review
Truly it's beautiful here . They have lots of clean restroom they also have a lot of different venues. The Hill area is wonderful kind of looks like Miller outdoor theater. But on both sides they actually have a lot of views on both sides I don't know if it's the same. Yes yes it's beautiful.
Fredrick Colbert — Google review
Very nice venue for concerts. We had dinner first after parking for the concert and then rented lawn chairs. The lawn area is artificial grass which was very nice.
Mike Kunz — Google review
Went here for the first time since living my whole life in Texas and I was shocked at how cool it was. It's small and I mean that in a great way. It's an intimate venue and the renting of lawn chairs in the general field is the best idea ever. The whole lawn is graded so even if you sit behind people, you can still see everything. The food and drink options are amazing and I was totally satisfied. I saw dead and company here and I hope they have more shows here. My only suggestion is to bring a water proof blanket for the lawn. Bot that its always wet, but just in case its damp and u dont want to rent a lawn chair just have the blanket with you. Parking in the area us great and mostly free, too!!
Chloe Streeter — Google review
This venue always puts on the best shows and their entire staff is always friendly and helpful no matter how busy they are. Security is well prepared and the medical teams they have there are on the spot. I witnessed some commotion in section 105 I think and staff, police, and medical responded quickly and appropriately. Once things settled down and I saw they were helping someone leave the seated section I noticed it was a friend of mine and his wife was in the wheelchair. I spoke to him later in the evening and they were home safe and doing better. Thanks to the quick actions of the staff things didn't go worse for my friend. Thank you all for all you do.
James Robayo — Google review
Important things to know: no purse or bags unless they are clear. Small wallet size purse 4×6 inches allowed, but will be searched. Metal detectors at entrance. This is an outdoor venue. Be prepared with sunscreen and cool clothes. Even under the covered area, the sun shines bright until the sun sets.
Laura Hausen — Google review
Since we live out in Richmond, Texas, I rarely come out this far to see a concert, especially during the hot summer days. Fall and winter are fine, but triple digit heat, no thanks, unless you have seats under the roof covering.
Sam Olivares — Google review
Tons of fun! The Ghost concert was AWESOME!! The only thing that sucked was they watered the lawn before the concert has started so if you had lawn tickets hope you brought a blanket or something to sit on so you don't get your clothes all wet. Which we did not, not knowing they had watered the lawn! So we had to stand the whole time, which sucked. Other than that, the concert itself was AMAZING!!!
Kristy Cain — Google review
The facility is excellent. Has been many years since I’ve been there. Lots of changes for the good. Getting in and out was easy. Traffic control was good and the venue was clean. The restrooms were clean and well stocked. Be prepared to spend money on drinks and food. Overall experience was excellent.
Michael Smith — Google review
Great!!! Smooth experience, staff were very friendly and getting through was a breeze. I expected something close to an amusement park entry, but I didn't even have to wait. Rules are reasonable, and there are always a few ppl breaking them, but the staff do their best to fix it. Overall, very happy!! Definitely coming back! 🥰
Alexis Bradel — Google review
What are the better concert venues in Houston area. The best I’ve ever been to, but definitely the number one place to go see a concert if from Houston or the surrounding area. better environment and Toyota center and easier to relax and enjoy the show. Tickets are also more flexible in price because of the option or the lawn price. They also host free shows every now and then.
Scott Eugene — Google review
Great venue! I highly suggest you grab paid parking when you buy tickets, will save some walking. Free parking was well lit and staffed however.
Like all of these types of venues, drinks are expensive.
Great seating options and if your budget puts you in the so called "cheap seats" the video boards are large and clear.
Semi-outdoor with a lot of seating under the cover and large fans moving air.
Bathrooms were accessible and clean.
Keath Huff — Google review
Covered seating is better. The center seats are best because they are elevated and have waiters for food and drinks. They have cheap tickets on the lawn area. The public restrooms have many stalls. There is an air conditioned area when you first enter, but you can't take alcohol out of the area. You can buy food and drinks outside. Parking took forever and it always does because of the traffic flow. So get there early. Also be aware of purse size and types - bigger purses are not allowed.
Miki Alex — Google review
Very good venue. Great security at the gate and only a five to minute wait to get in. You will not be allowed to bring your own lawn chairs. They have lawn chairs for rent at about ten dollars if you, by chance have lawn seats. The venue is pretty large, and based on my untrained ear the aucustics sound great.
Kareem Ferguson 1 — Google review
1. **Nice Art**: The park features beautiful sculptures and art installations, adding to its charm.
2. **Good Paths**: Well-maintained pathways make it easy to explore the greenery.
3. **Clean Neighborhood**: The surrounding area is well-kept, ensuring a pleasant experience.
4. **Nice Grass to Lay Down In**: Ample grassy areas invite picnics, relaxation, and sunbathing.
Stephanie Marchena — Google review
Great place for a concert. I really enjoyed that the venue has so many additional options outside of just the concert. The staff there were incredible and helped create an amazing experience for the Waste Connections group.
Dave Werkema — Google review
Acoustics are not the best but this is a very well built venue with plenty of parking, well organized and good crowd control. Been there twice, the last time I was invited to the lawn, I thought it was going to be terrible but it was actually pretty good and enjoyable as it wasn't very crowded.
J. BISBAL — Google review
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The National Museum of Funeral History is a museum that displays artifacts related to funerals, including items from famous people. It is unique because it is the only museum in the United States dedicated to this topic and it is also the largest educational center on funerary customs in the world.
I was not sure what I was getting myself into but I gotta say that this was much more then I expected. I was sorta expecting some low key or maybe goulash thing but it wasnt at all. It treated the subject with a very important overview that had me learn more then a few things.
It was pretty easy to find if a bit out there in Houston. The price was good and while maybe not a thing for very small kids. I can see this being a place for more mature kids.
I went during the week so it was not crowed at all so it gave me time to really look around at everything. If you want a museum unlike anything else anywhere then this is the place.
Jose Ortega — Google review
This museum has way more than you think! I especially liked the fantasy coffins. Great piece of artwork by a man from Ghana. The museum was also a lot bigger than I had originally thought. They have lots of vintage hearses on display and other interesting exhibits. If you are in the area, visit this museum. You won't regret it.
Robert M.003 — Google review
This was super interesting and I loved reading everything about the history of objects and funerals. Even though I am not catholic or even Christian I found the history of the Popes funerals extremely interesting and I also really enjoyed the different burials and Funeral histories. Definitely recommend!
Asher Haubner — Google review
Place is large and tastefully done. Nothing macabre or creepy about it. It’s informative and interesting. Covers politicians, celebrities, regular everyday folks, the Pope, and Jesus. It’s clean and wasn’t busy when I attended. Nice to walk around and not have to wait to see exhibits. If you enjoy wandering cemeteries and reading headstones, this is for you! Gift shop to purchase items as you enter/exit.
Lorri Dana — Google review
I had no idea how extensive this collection was. It took over 2 hours to see everything! There are so many items and informative plaques. This museum has put an extensive effort into the collection and display of funerary knowledge. 10/10 will return
Sara Bailey — Google review
Absolutely amazing.
I can’t believe it took me so long to get here.
I’m thrilled so many schools do field trips here.
I would fallen in love with history at such a younger age.
Whether you go left or right —you’ll start with some big history either way. We went towards the dead presidents and made our way to the popes. In between are amazing vehicles.
There’s an entertainment section.
As well, as history of mourning and cremation.
I could’ve stayed there for hours.
I learned so much.
Beautiful displays and so tastefully done. Nothing was morbid or sick.
I feel I could go back once a month and see/learn something new. And with only a $10 entry fee—it’s absolutely feasible to do that.
The gift shop is the only time I’ve felt moved to buy something.
This place is truly a treasure for the Greater Houston community.
Auda Gee — Google review
We had to visit this place. It’s such a great experience to come here. A ton of history and some of the best exhibits. A lot of presidential burial history and items. Most of the exhibits are very well done. This place is huge. Loved all of the different areas that are covered from all over the world. A must see if you ask me.
James High — Google review
This visit has been on my wishlist for a few months! There is everything from Presidential funeral information, celebrity memorabilia, funeral coaches and cars to religious exhibits. Everything was neatly displayed and easy to read. Photos are allowed. Give yourself 2-3 hours for a leisurely stroll.
Melissa Fletcher — Google review
This museum is amazing! They have a beautiful collection of hearses throughout time and lots of interesting pieces of funerary history. The exhibits were well lit and easy to read and navigate. It has been one of my favorite museums I've ever visited.
Nicole Laughery — Google review
My wife and I brought our son to this museum the last couple of years to a trunk-or-treat car show they host. We love it! 🎃
James Davis — Google review
Loved it. Who would have thought a morbid subject could produce an interesting museum? The funeral carriages from the pre automobile era and the early hearses have amazing workmanship.
Andy Blackburn — Google review
This museum is awesome, we had the best morning here. Rob, our volunteer tour guide was awesome and peppered our experience with interesting information and anecdotes. He says he is only there on Thursdays, so try to schedule a trip then! The theological context is interesting in the Catholic section of the museum, but it would be exciting to expand the collection to include non-Eurocentric or non-Christian approaches to death. Would also really benefit from more information on more alternative approaches to end of life processes. The work of Caitlin Doughty would be an example. We had a great time and would highly recommend you to anyone visiting Houston.
Iz — Google review
Awesome museum near Houston, one of the more unique and content-rich ones around here. Not a large place but has a lot of artifacts, weird facts and interesting history around the culture of funeral. Nicely organized and separated into various sections. I'd recommend spending about three hours here, I went for a bit less than two hours and definitely did not have enough time to browse through everything this place had to offer.
Di Lu — Google review
Great museum. There was a lot to read, so definitely allow a bit of time to visit. Lots of interesting things to look at as well as interactive displays. Gift shop was pretty awesome too. It was a great place to spend the day in Houston.
treasuredmind — Google review
Excellent museum! We have enjoyed this museum numerous times. We go back about once a year and the temporary exhibits are always interesting. And the permanent exhihits continue to amaze me. We love the scavenger hunt but I would suggest walking through the museum slowly first then do the scavenger hunt. This is so you can observe and enjoy the exhibits first before getting into a scavenger and miss something. We like this museum because we get educated, in a gentle, informative way about the processes taking place after people die. There is nothing morbid or gross or scary about the exhibits. They are all well thought out and selected to communicate a specific process in the death & burial processes of ours and other cultures.
Maranda Marvin — Google review
This place is a hidden gem! SO interesting! We loved it. I not sure children would find it of interest but my husband and I really enjoyed our time there!
Mary Anne Christopher — Google review
This was such a fascinating and interesting museum! There's a few relics from different celebrities including a pair of shoes Robin Williams wore during RV and a funerary hand out from Dr. King's funeral. There's plenty to read and plenty to lear. Currently, they have an exhibit regarding the shroud of Turin and it was very informative. The git shop lady was an absolute peach!
Micifus Johnson — Google review
I consider myself a taphophile, someone who likes cemeteries and funerals. When I found this museum while planning for free time during a work trip I was super excited. It was a cool museum but I felt like it could have been better.
A lot of the displays seemed random, not super tied to funerals.
That said, there was a section on famous people's funeral cards and programs. That was fun going through it although I'd have liked to flip through them (they were understandably behind glass). At the very least it would be cool to have digital copies I could scan a QR to access to flip through.
The display on the Shroud of Turin was also a highlight, super fascinating and provoking to the imagination. Also, Kane Quaye's fantasy coffins were fun.
Ultimately, I enjoyed the experience and would recommend it but I felt the ticket price was a little higher than it was worth.
Joseph Pratt — Google review
Out of the spots we chose to see during vacation, this was the furthest drive and glad we did. We went on a Monday before lunch, with no wait.
Like other reviewers mentioned, it’s not macabre. We loved the information packed into this museum. It showcased US Presidents’ funerals, info on embalming, clothing worn, Papal funerals, options available for yourself and loved ones when deceased, and the different vehicles used as ambulances/hearses. Wish it had more about funeral customs around more parts of the world, besides the few countries it did.
Thank you for getting the Shroud of Turin exhibit. It’s beautifully done.
The interactive quizzes were fun. We earned our 10% off and got some cute gifts from the museum shop.
Dianna — Google review
This was an amazing museum way bigger than I expected. They have lots of fascinating exhibits including the Vatican replica of the shroud of Turin, right of papal death, presidential deaths, history of embalming and it's Egyptian origins, many interesting herses throughout history that are in great condition (no one better to care for a vehicle than an undertaker as they are often garaged and cleaned regularly), as well as fascinating coffins including one made of glass and one that was made for three people. Definitely worth checking out. I even got a tour from a worker that is only there on Thursdays, but he made my experience so mu h more interesting giving me a lot of history I might have missed if I went through on my own.
Jordan Wagner — Google review
Death is something I've never been afraid of, and I don't view it as macabre. Still, I didn't really know what to expect when we arrived at the National Funeral Museum.
It was tastefully and respectfully done. Yes, a few things were a little off-putting, like the old embalming machine and replica crematorium chamber, but mostly the museum paid tribute to many celebrities and historical figures as well as death traditions and customs. Some of it made me melancholy, but only briefly. Mostly it was interesting and I learned a lot. I would definitely recommend for history and museum buffs and folks who like to go off the beaten path for activities.
Elaine Goodwin — Google review
I have been here several times.
If you're looking for unique places, this is a must visit museum. It's not what you think. There is a lot of history here.
For a moving experience, visit three Journey of the Shroud to Houston.
I can guarantee that you will enjoy yourself.
Norma Ponce — Google review
Very interesting place.
We were in Houston for a day before a cruise out of Galveston. My friends were skeptical but agreed to come. We pulled into the parking lot in almost didn't go in. It is in a sketchy neighborhood with very secure fencing around the parking lot. There are signs in the parking lot saying They are not responsible for personal vehicles. However when I walked in there was a security guard who sits in front of cameras monitoring the parking lot. I do have to say the security guard did not have much of a personality however. The only other employee we found was the woman at the cash register, slow was an understatement.
I also was concerned about accessibility for a wheelchair. That was no problem either.
We ended up spending over 2 hours here. Grab a scavenger hunt when you walk in, makes it even more interesting looking for the answers.
Many different rooms for different interests. A room with celebrities, the Pope. Presidents. Interesting customized caskets.
I love their slogan any day above ground is a good one.
Jill Powers — Google review
We enjoyed our experience here at the museum. The place is a lot larger than we expected. Took us about an hour and half to walk through but you could spend all day here!
Tyanne Puzder — Google review
This was actually an impressive museum. I didn’t have many expectations coming in to this but it was really nice. The exhibits are well done and very informative.
Rick Gee — Google review
Amazing museum to visit with my family! Very educational and informative even to my non-morbid family. Thanks so much for the great couple of hours
Downtown Aquarium is a six acre entertainment and dining complex in downtown Houston that houses a 500,000 gallon aquarium with more than 200 species of aquatic life from around the world. The attraction also features a beautiful bar, full-service restaurant, ballroom for special events, and other attractions related to the marine environment.
We had a great time at the aquarium. It was a beautiful day and there weren't many people. They have amazing exhibitions. Our favorite was the one with the sharks and the tiger.
You have to take the little train to be able to see the sharks so that's a nice and different experience.
The whole area was clean and the animals looked well taken care of. I'll definitely would go back.
Steven D?az Zalduondo — Google review
This place kinda sucked to be honest. Super small. Would not recommend. It's $25 to get in plus if you want to see any attractions they charge an extra fee. Parking is also $15. The highlight of the place is a white tiger...yes a white tiger at the aquarium is the highlight. If you're doing city pass Id definitely do another option.
jarrod london — Google review
Had a lovely time visiting the aquarium in Houston. Always interesting to see a different city’s take on aquatic life. The exhibits were nice but the restaurant was GREAT! Beautiful human size fish tank as a view. We got to see the fish get fed and the feeders performed some acrobatics for our viewing pleasure. The gumbo was a bit watery but delicious and the risotto was very good. Had to come home and make it too. The rides were nice and I was happy to see they were for both children and adults. Worth a visit if you are in the Houston area.
Simone King — Google review
Very affordable and clean. The aquarium isn’t very big but it’s priced accordingly. The exhibits are all very nice though. We spent about 1.5 hours going through it with small kids. They loved the tiger areas. They have a train ride that takes you through a shark tank tunnel. The rides were great for young kids. We didn’t eat at the restaurant but everything we experienced was great. We would definitely recommend it and will come again. Getting the all day combo pass was extremely affordable and well worth it for the kids.
Clinton Agidius — Google review
INCREDIBLE experience and great value. Just when you think it's close to ending, there's more. The fish are unique and plentiful with beautiful habitats. Same with the tigers. The decorations are incredible and well-designed, and then there's the amusement park! The rides are actually fun for all ages. Gift shop was also fun. I loved that everything allowed you to pay with a card. Parking fee is about right for downtown but at least it's their lot.
Taylor W — Google review
So much fun, and very educational. Went for my birthday, and bought the all day adventure pass (best value for sure! Highly recommend!) It was so nice being able to see all the exhibits, and ride all the rides as much as we wanted! My inner child and outer adult was very pleased!
Bethany Porter — Google review
My favorite part of the Aquarium is the stingray exhibit! You can gently touch (or pet) the stingrays and feel their rubbery, slick, soft body. They are fascinating to watch. I was shocked at how very fast they can swim when they want to!
Another favorite spot is the tiger exhibit. They seem so very docile, sweet and laid back when you are looking at them through the glass. If it weren’t for the documentaries that I have seen, I would want to go inside and pet them. They are the very definition of “looks can be deceiving” but I love them so much.
I really enjoyed all of the exhibits. It’s been a while since I have been, but they used to have a large octopus that I enjoyed watching. I was disappointed that it wasn’t there this time, but it’s possible that I just overlooked it??
I think this aquarium is definitely worth visiting as they have done a great job with the exhibits. I think this would be a great place to take a date, and definitely a great day out with the family!
Lisa Marie — Google review
Wonderful place to visit. Great food. Lots of attractions. Excellent staff that is polite and courteous. Prices are a little high but you can pick what you want to do. Great place for a family event. A definite recommend.
Roy Simmons — Google review
This is a wonderful place to spend a day out with the family. It does seem to cater to elementary aged children. My middle schooler enjoyed himself, but was not overly amused. Go during the week to have endless access to the rides. The train ride is nice, but short, so don’t be dismayed by a line. It moves quickly. I deducted stars because the concession stands weren’t open. Other than that, no complaints. The stingray experience was cool, the tiger was asleep, my kids got shark cups, I got a glass, and we took plenty of pics for memories.
Bianca Simone — Google review
We celebrated my youngest son's birthday here and it was great! The rides were fun, he rode every one, the shark train was SO AWESOME and petting the stingrays at the subway rec was stinky but fun! Like most amusement places, everything was over priced, (a bubble wand was $25 and a bottle of water was $3.75) but it was expected! Plus the bubble wand lit up and was a dino-ROAR!!! Parking was paid upon exit at $15 a vehicle, all in all, we had a blast and my 5 year old said it was the best day ever!
Teresa Otts — Google review
Visiting this aquarium has become one of my cherished activities, and I've had the opportunity to explore it multiple times. Each visit brings something new and equally mesmerizing, reinforcing the incredible experience it offers. The value of this visit is unmatched, especially when you consider the depth and breadth of what's on display. Just as you think you've seen it all, another section unfolds, presenting a diverse range of fish that are both unique and abundant, swimming within beautifully crafted habitats that seem to bring the undersea world to vibrant life right before your eyes.
The marvel doesn't stop at aquatic life; the inclusion of tigers, with their own meticulously designed habitats, adds a thrilling dimension to the experience. These majestic creatures, paired with the surrounding decor, showcase the thoughtful and intricate design that has gone into every corner of this space. It's worth mentioning that my cousin, Architect Martinez, was the brilliant mind behind the architectural masterpiece that is the aquarium building. His vision and creativity have truly brought this place to life, blending aesthetics with functionality in a way that enhances the overall experience for every visitor.
Beyond the living exhibits, the aquarium surprises with an amusement park that is genuinely enjoyable for visitors of all ages. The rides, ranging from thrilling to leisurely, offer a delightful break from the aquatic and wildlife exploration, ensuring that there's something for everyone to enjoy. Even the gift shop is a treasure trove of fun finds, making it the perfect spot to pick up a souvenir or two as a reminder of the day's adventures.
I appreciated the modern convenience of being able to pay with a card throughout the facility, from entry tickets to concessions and souvenirs, making the entire experience seamless and hassle-free. Even the parking, while bearing the typical downtown fees, is well managed and situated in their own lot, providing peace of mind and ease of access to visitors.
In sum, this aquarium is not just a place to visit; it's a destination to be experienced over and over again. Each visit leaves me with a deeper appreciation for the natural world and the innovative ways in which it can be presented and preserved for all to enjoy.
Pablo E Ibanez — Google review
Great spot for the entire family. Visiting from out of town and you will spend extra money buying other things. My family loved seeing the fishes, tigers and feeding the sting ray. The best part is you’ll ride a train and go through a shark tunnel. Very informative and I have never seen a saw shark in person before. So seeing that magnificent sea creature was a treat. While we were there, divers were making sure tanks are clean and keeping it nice.
I recommend taking swim clothes and a towel for the kiddos who want to play in the splash pad.
Ester M — Google review
We loved it ❤️. Spent the whole day and we all enjoyed our time. We bought the all-day tickets which cover all aquarium shows and exhibits. And we repeated all of them several times. The shark voyage is nice but the time was so little to enjoy the sharks.
If you are planning to spend the whole day it is better to park at the aquarium Park. It will cost additional 15 dollars.
Ahmed Harb Rabia — Google review
Pretty fun experience. I found this is more of an experience for kids than adults. There are a few fun rides that my kids really enjoyed. The exhibit itself was pretty small compared to other aquariums I’ve visited. The stingray reef was my favorite part of our visit. Feeding and petting the stingrays was such an amazing experience. It was so worth the cost. We got all day passes and we took advantage and got on all the rides, walked through the exhibit twice. The train ride was so fun! I was a little bummed at first about not being able to see any sharks but the train ride takes you through a tunnel where all the sharks are. It was beautiful. This was such a fun family experience, I’d highly recommend for anyone to take their kids for a day!
Alex Rubio — Google review
The aquarium was smaller than I expected, but the shark tunnel and train ride were amazing! I highly recommend upgrading your ticket to see the sharks. Carousel ride was fun too. $15 parking in the aquarium's lot.
Julia DeWitt — Google review
My review is for the restaurant 🍽️. This was my sons and I first time eating here and we truly enjoyed ourselves! When making our reservation online, I mentioned being seated in front of the aquarium tank since this was our first visit to the restaurant. We arrived about 25 minutes prior to our 2pm reservation. There was no wait! The host was friendly! And guess what?! We got a great table in front of the aquarium tank!!! What a beautiful view to see sharks, stingrays and many fishes swim around while dining! 🐟 🐠 🦈 Our waitress name was Jasmine! She was awesome!!!!! Super friendly and sweet! She recommended the Cajun pasta - it was DELICIOUS! 10/10😋🍽️‼️ Another plus, the restrooms were clean! My family will definitely be back!
Tammy — Google review
I had the pleasure of visiting the aquarium while on vacation. It cost around $17 to tour the inside. To explore the outside rides and activities, it costs more. They don't offer a military discount.
The layout is well designed, and they even offer a restaurant on the 3rd floor. It also includes a bar. I didn't eat here, though.
The staff here are friendly and welcoming. I just wish the inside was bigger and featured more to offer to guests. However, I would still recommend visiting.
Na Na — Google review
The Downtown Aquarium in Houston is awesome! It's packed with cool fish and beautiful birds . Very rare creatures we can see there. You can touch some of the sea creatures and sharks with a great view. It's a super fun place for everyone to enjoy
Prudhvi Raj Jallepalli — Google review
Relatively small aquarium with nice displays and themes throughout; specimens appear very healthy.
It's on three floors but the aquarium is really only on the ground floor, the second is devoted to the café and the third to special events.
There is an additional charge for the other attractions on site so overall, it's a bit pricey and you can see everything in 45 minutes taking your time.
They also have some beautiful tigers, so if the money is used to care for the creatures, then I don't mind paying.
Michael Lees — Google review
The place is nice has quite a number of nice aquariums and some really cool fishes. I really enjoyed the part were you get to touch stingrays. I do feel some things are paywalled, for example you need to pay for a train ride to see the sharks and we didn't know about this until someone from our group went. For the price I feel you should be able to see all the animals, but its a good experience overall.
Oscar Diaz — Google review
Lovely place with a lot of amazing aquatic animals, two tigers, fair type rides for all ages. Amazing food at their restaurant ( I had the chicken alfredo) also there was food outside with various chocies. And don't forget the Dipping Dots ice cream!!! Yummy. We had a lovely day. Will definitely make a return visit!
Pamela Hammack — Google review
"The Houston Aquarium, despite being small, offers an unforgettable experience. It is well organized and laid out, making it ideal for visiting with children. In addition, it has accessible and affordable parking, which is convenient when being in downtown Houston, thus avoiding the worry of leaving the car far away.
The aquarium environment allows you to appreciate a variety of species native to the Texas Gulf, including fish, arachnids and reptiles, all carefully placed in compartments that simulate their natural habitat. We loved the experience of riding the train and watching the sharks and the impressive sawfish; Our baby was fascinated. In addition, the aquarium has a souvenir shop with affordable prices to take home a souvenir.
We decided to pay to enjoy the rides and attractions, and were pleasantly surprised by the friendliness and politeness of the staff, some of whom speak Spanish. We also had the opportunity to enjoy the restaurant, which offers beautiful views of the aquarium. The prices are reasonable and the food is delicious; We highlight the crocodile dish and the homemade soup, which left us with water in our mouths.
Regarding the comments about the tiger, it is true that it is caged outside its natural habitat, but it is evident that it receives adequate care. It would be positive to reflect on how to contribute positive feedback to improve and expand the tiger's quality of life, perhaps by providing companionship or considering its history as being rescued from a circus.
In short, we were delighted with our visit to the Houston Aquarium and recommend it 100%. It is a worthwhile experience
Rolo Bond — Google review
Beautiful experience. The aquarium was amazing looking. So many amazing things to look at. If you wanna see some sharks then go on the train. The restaurant was amazing. Got the grilled chicken breast. All perfect.
Z (Z) — Google review
Small aquarium but really fun. The restaurant and the rides are great too. Went on a Saturday evening and it was not too crowded, we even got to be the last ride of the night on the merry go round. Nice views of the city lights. 👍
The arena isToyota's main sports and entertainment center. It has a lot of clean, spacious seating together with many good restaurants and hotels nearby. It is a very popular area for both visitors and locals to watch basketball or other live events.
Great experience and love the Rockets!! It’s an amazing experience watching live than through the TV screen. The seats were very comfortable and the place was clean. Security was good too. Do check baggage policy before you go as you are only allowed a very small bag. The food service was extremely slow though and the hotdog was really pathetic. The other items were better like the pizza and chicken tenders. So try not to order the hotdog here.
Annette Goh — Google review
Great facility for a multitude of sporting and entertainment events!! Just enjoyed the Lil Baby and Chris Brown concert. I've enjoyed a few concerts and sporting events here over the years! I also find the parking options convenient and not to far from the facility. Always a plus!
Will F — Google review
Toyota Center Concert Experience
Having been to the Toyota Center for several concerts, I've always found the ambiance top-notch. There's an undeniable energy in the air, with attendees visibly elated and ready for a night of music.
The drink selection impresses, too. Whether you're into cocktails, beers, or wine, they've got something for every palate. But what really stands out is the acoustics. No matter where you're seated, the sound quality remains impeccable, ensuring an immersive concert experience.
However, a heads up about parking - it can get pricey. Initially, you might have been able to snag a spot for $20, but lately, the standard rate hovers around $30. For bigger concerts, brace yourself for a steep $50. If you're keen on parking close, be prepared to shell out a good chunk of change. So, factor that in when planning your visit.
Overall, the Toyota Center does an excellent job, and it's always a pleasure to attend events there, but be mindful of those parking fees!
Robert Velarde — Google review
Beautiful Arena. Lighting was amazing, customer service was outstanding, I just think they need to make the people in the nosebleeds feel more welcome and a part of. Like be more inclusive with them have people throw T-shirts to them and souvenirs as well. If you want to say you get what you pay for realize some don't have it like that. My first time there to a NBA game ever and I'm on SSD so I also heard others around me say the same thing. Just a thought and again beautiful experience any way about it. Very clean and well maintained venue.
John Seckar — Google review
Had a great time at the Toyota Center watching a Rockets game. The venue is laid out well with both food and drinks readily available for your convenience. The friendly staff are very helpful in finding your way around and definitely appreciate the comfortable seating.
Rito Garza — Google review
It's my 3rd time to watch a concert at this place. My opinion and experience have not changed since the first. The parking is awful and all parking lots markup the parking fees at the time of the concert. The traffic is terrible, especially when leaving the place. And the worst part is the seat, and I mean wherever you are seated.. at the back, on top, at the side, in the middle. I was so uncomfortable the whole time, and my sciatica got worse while seated. Had it not been for my favorite band, I won't be going. The TV screen is tiny considering it's a huge place with 19,000 capacity. I understand it is not a place to get a comfortable seat, and it's a sports arena. I guess what I am saying is that the place is not the optimal venue for the concert.
Donna — Google review
Best experience ever.
Crowd was good
Good security measures
Toilets were clean
Had no issue in parking
There is no specific entry fee
All you have to show is your ticket at the time of entry and they will scan the QR code
Everything goes well if you plan.
Prince Prasad — Google review
We've been here a couple of times, for a few concerts and one basketball game. We've never had any issues with waiting too long in line (usually because we get there right when the event starts. And get to our seats during the opener). Parking can definitely be interesting depending on the event and depending on how well the teams are playing. The only challenge is, most of the time. We're sitting up in the very top and it's super scary if you have a fear of heights or inclines. Despite that, we have a great time and have built some beautiful memories there.
Bincy Jacob — Google review
Highly recommended!! This is really always an excellent venue for who might be your favorite artist or to see multiple music artists. The stage is set up really nicely so the artist is able to engage with the audience. The stage lighting and sound is great. The camera crew does an excellent job of capturing the atmosphere and artist as well. So you really feel engaged well enjoying the full experience and atmosphere.
*SEAT GEEK is my personal favorite for pricing and seating
TW Tier — Google review
Love to see the rocket 🚀
Beautiful arena 🏟️
Get there earlier because there is always a lot of people showing.
And if you want save money park 5 minutes walk around the arena for 10$ not close for 30$!
J R — Google review
The venue is nice and updated. Restrooms are clean and surprisingly the seats are comfortable and seem slightly wider compared other venues. Nothing major blockingbviews from any seats. My wife and I went to the John mayer concert and had great views even though we were not up front.
James Lauer — Google review
This concert, third time here, I arrived early enough to assess the parking situation around the Toyota Center in downtown Houston Texas.
I do not go along, with the push by upgrade suggestion for high online parking ticket prices and with their ticket selling, or by being there on site for their push for $40 parking inside their building complex, underground parking.
I found my easy come, easy go parking spot in a vacant lot next to China Garden business on Leeland and Jackson for $15. The Center entrance I used to access the arena, was one block away down Jackson and I used Bell St. to access the Toyota Center.
Although, I'm including my photos and videos of tonight's event at the Toyota center, it does not reflect on my four star review. I went to experience the Scorpions for the sixth time and so my energy was right for the night, regardless of the older female with attitude scanning my QR code. She was insinuating without politely asking for me to reposition my phone, only by tugging on it three times. She didn't agree with my resistance to release my phone into her controlling hands and mind.
So she had to actually speak to me for her hourly earnings. One star less because of a staffs' minor attitude issue.
A. Mark Hawkins — Google review
The Toyota Center in Texas is an excellent venue for any type of event. It is spacious, clean, and well-maintained. The seating arrangement ensures that every seat has a good view of the stage or court. The acoustics are also impressive, providing a great sound quality that enhances the experience. The staff is friendly, professional, and always ready to assist with any issue. The venue offers a wide variety of food and beverage options that cater to all tastes. The only downside is the high prices of some items. The parking is ample, well-lit, and well-organized. Overall, I really enjoyed the experience.
Roberto Rodr?guez Perrino — Google review
I went to WWE Monday Night Raw yesterday and brought hand-made signs, but the venue confiscated my signs saying that they were too big, but later on I saw hand-made signs that were the same size as mine. I guess they pick and chose which sign size to enforce? Should worry about other things that matter instead of sign size. The bag size I kinda get... Doors were supposed to open at 5 pm, but that didn't happen and it was hot outside.
Holly Baby Catkiss — Google review
Great experience this time. 1st time attending a concert at the venue. I will say I was impressed. The acoustic were really good. Every instrument and voice could be heard clearly. The screening security was proportional for an event like this. It was fairly easy to get around and find seats due to the number of ushers. The seats were good. Comfortable with a medium level of cushion. No cushion on arm rests, I think it would have added a higher level of class to the experience overall. The parking situation is ok. There is an adjacent garage attached to a sky bridge. Parking was about $30 for the concert but could be different for a rocket game, I suppose. There is also tons of additional parking on the streets but for a price with pricing varying significantly. Recommend getting tickets in advance. Even if you have paper tickets, they want you to have the rockets app with axis to present at the entrances to get in.
Kareem Ferguson 1 — Google review
I'm here for Monday Night RAW and the place is packed. I went with Sherry Ann and jer dad Steven. Such a great experience I wasn't a fan but this was great event and I'm glad to have been here with these guys. Some of the greatest fans ever.
Casa de Salazar — Google review
It was a nice stadium. Seats were reasonably priced. If you get tickets from an external app, best to buy closer to the day of the game for cheaper rates.
Your bag does not have to be clear to get in if it’s small like a clutch purse. If you have a bigger clear bag, you have to go through the team shop entrance so they can scan your bag.
Tam Henders — Google review
Venue was nice. The jumbo tron and lights during the game were excellent. Good views from our seats. Lots of good shopping for merchandise. The crowd interactions (t shirt cannons, dance groups, kiss cam) were all fun. Had an excellent experience at the Toyota Center. Bathrooms could be updated but that gets expensive
Jarek B — Google review
I've just seen Madonna there, and WWE twice before that. There are no bad seats in this place. Anywhere you sit is close. There are some weird purse size rules that make it nearly impossible to find one that works, and they literally measure them. They also take the top to your soda or water bottles, which defeats the purpose of buying those for some of us who are not so graceful. Those 2 things are the only reason I took a star off.
Carrie Sumners — Google review
Clean arena. Newer stadium. Convenient location. Went to a Drake concert & had a great time. Staff was nice & handled the crowd very nicely. Seats were comfortable. The lines were wrapped around the block and it took an hour to hit into the stadium. Sound systems were good. Visuals were good. Concert was amazing.
Lola Jefferson — Google review
Great venue and atmosphere to enjoy the Rockets play!! Highly recommend if you haven't seen an NBA game before!
Tristan Boler — Google review
Attending an HBCU Night event at the Toyota Center, home of the Houston Rockets, is an unforgettable experience for basketball fans and supporters of historically black colleges and universities. The atmosphere is electric, with fans decked out in team gear and school colors, creating a sense of unity and pride. The Toyota Center itself is a modern and spacious arena, offering excellent views of the court from every seat. Throughout the game, attendees are treated to exciting basketball action, with the Rockets showcasing their skills against tough opponents. What sets HBCU Night apart is the celebration of diversity and inclusion, as the event honors the rich legacy and contributions of HBCUs to education and culture. From special halftime performances to recognition of HBCU alumni, there's a palpable sense of camaraderie and solidarity among attendees. Whether you're a basketball enthusiast or simply want to support HBCUs, attending an HBCU Night at the Toyota Center is an experience not to be missed.
Anthony Phillips — Google review
The center had adequate parking in the garage. Too bad the overhead walking area was not open to use considering it was raining. The seating was not designed for tall people. If you are tall select a seat on the end so you can stretch your legs. The check in process was easy and the restrooms were clean. Buying food there is outrageously expensive. Be prepared for that.
Michael Smith — Google review
First time going to the Toyota Center and it was to watch the Cirque Du Soleil Corteo. It was ny first time watching them too and it was a really good performance! The view from the seats wasn't too bad. Ofc, you have to pay more for better seats (center).
A 12 acre park in downtown Houston with a family-friendly putting green, interactive water features, and public art displays The eclectic elements at Discovery Green include public art, an engaging splash pad during the warmer months (most of the year), and a family-friendly playground.
Nice park there are many things to do for everyone. They do have nice skating ring. Yo uh can do kayaking as well here. Also fountains for kids as well which are amazing, particularly in summer.
They have horse carriage ride as well.
Also there is street parking here but it's only free after 6 pm otherwise it costs 2$ an hour which is okay as it's downtown. We visited on Saturday.
Makani Jatin — Google review
Discovery Green is a remarkable urban park that offers a plethora of activities for visitors of all ages. From the moment you step foot into this vibrant space, you are greeted by a lively atmosphere and a sense of excitement.
The park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, providing ample open space for various recreational activities. Whether you're into sports, picnicking, or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll, Discovery Green caters to all interests. The park's expansive layout allows for plenty of room to engage in games, throw a frisbee, or fly a kite, providing endless opportunities for fun and relaxation.
Jim Thanh — Google review
I love this park. It’s full of family oriented things, full of things for kids to do but also it’s great for a romantic walk and copping a squat in the grass. Great food trucks and vendors are never far away it there are places to eat and get drinks from too. Love it!
Lisa Blount — Google review
This is one of my favorite spaces for both my professional and personal photography work. Houston has a number of photogenic spaces, but Discovery Green brings all the best in one space.
Photography aside this open communal space was designed with people in mind. There are benches perched under cooling trees and pockets of serenity all over. If you have a chance, I also suggest attending any events held here as well.
Gwendolyn R Houston-Jack — Google review
Very nice park. Lot of room to play and fun playgrounds for kids. If you come with kids bring a sheet of cardboard to slide down the grass hill. Also just a nice walking area after dinner or lunch. If you like to roller skating they have fun rink and skate rentals
jared phillips — Google review
I didn't really get to fully enjoy this place. But me and my date walked through it, before going someplace else. There's so much to see. Weird lights, Pixar mini putt, kid's playground, skating rink, echo seats. I definitely want to come back and experience it better with my date.
Factor - ade — Google review
Houston being such busy and crowded city, one quiet park and greenery in the middle of city is like blessing in itself. This park is exceptionally fun for kids as they can play in the water fountain, kids playground, swing and slides and many more.
Additionally, this park is well known for all the free and fun activities almost every weekend that includes yoga, face painting, foods, painting, dance and many more. Just don't miss out, because the activities usually takes place before the noon.
Most recommended if you have kids or just chill out by yourself.
Alisha Ranjit — Google review
This place is such a family friendly place and very fun to hang out. You can always find something to distract yourself. Weather your single or married and want to bring the entire family they have something for you. Fun activities for the kids and when your tired of the heat you can go inside the café restaurant to cool off. You can always go online to see what type of entertainment they have going on at the pavilion (FREE)!! Great place to take photos.
Santiago Rosas — Google review
Lovely family friendly park. Lots of activities for kids to enjoy. Including water fun to cool off on a hot summer day There's a restaurant at the park as well as others outside the park but a short distance. There is also a mini food vendor at the park next to a picnic area. Visited on July 4th so there were lots of families. Still a very relaxed environment
Gifty Davis — Google review
Discovery Green is a must-visit spot for locals and tourists alike. One of the best place in the heart of Houston surrounded by high rise buildings. A true downtown attraction and the best place to spend fun time with your family. Great place to entertain your children.
Farhan Ahmed — Google review
We went there for the Autorama at George R Brown. They had a flea market set up and an ice skating rink for everyone. They had a few food trucks and it was a nice time. They have a lot of restaurants that surround the immediate area as well, but most of them are high priced. We parked in the parking garage so we ended up spending $30 to park since we were there for over 2 hours.
Alan Orta — Google review
If there were a heart of Houston, I'd pick this or Herman Park. It is a large open space that hosts something new almost every weekend. Next to the convention center and stadium with plenty of bars and restaurants nearby. Parking is supported by local garages and some street parking if you're lucky.
David William — Google review
We came here specifically for ice skating but we’re pleasantly surprised by the beautiful lights display. Tickets for ice skating must be purchased in advanced, there was a long line but they were kind enough to give us more time to skate even though we didn’t take full advantage of the time since ice skating is a crazy workout! We did however love the lights and took an opportunity to get some wonderful photos. Such a beautiful magical place 💫
Tiffany A — Google review
The park is located downtown across from the convention center. Not a bad spot if you have smaller kids with you. The lake isn’t all that much to look at but you can go out on kayaks and paddle. There are some gorgeous lotus flowers growing out of the lake though. Overall, it’s worth a visit if you’re in the area but I wouldn’t go out of my way to see it.
Josh Quick — Google review
Came here to catch the last outdoor movie for the summer which was the movie turning Red. We came with our blankets and was able to find a nice spa in the grass and have our snack with us and enjoy the movie. There was plenty of room. Once the movie was over. We did my great over to the playground area where there were seemingly hundreds of kids playing of all different ages. The area is well lit and very clean. My 7-year-old really enjoyed himself. It's definitely a place that he wants to come back to. All different types of food available for purchase by vendors
Ms. Drenay — Google review
During one of the scorching hot days that Houston had experienced recently (June 2023) my family and I embarked on a visit to downtown Houston and the delightful Discovery Green Park. Our children had an absolute blast at the playground and the nearby water features.
Taking a leisurely stroll around the park allowed us to bask in the serene ambiance, surrounded by lush trees and vibrant greenery. It was a precious moment of quality family time.
Without a doubt, I'm marking this as a must-visit spot for our future trips to Houston. It's a perfect blend of fun and natural beauty.
Kyle Turner — Google review
We love Discovery Green. It is such a great outdoor space to display and enjoy art, live music and fun events. Here everyone can find some kind of activity to enjoy. It is a beautiful and relaxing place to unwind, especially with kids. They will love the interactive water features. There is always something going on concerts, movie screenings, public art exhibits, performances, exercise classes and the list goes on. If you get hungry you can grab refreshments and a bite in one of the restaurants.
Bella CM — Google review
A must visit if you are already coming downtown, always an event. Great park, excellent place for pictures, walking trails play ground, clean restrooms and a cafe. Paid street parking
George King — Google review
This beautiful green Space between important Business like Hilton Hotel, Convention Center George Brow Houston and so many amazing restaurants is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the city; full of beauty and potential.
If you stay around the area you can visit this park and find diversity of activities that will make your stay in Houston Unique.
Give it a try.
Enjoy
Ivan Varela (Iver) — Google review
It's a really nice place to walk around. There is a picnic area and it's dog friendly too.
But, when we went, the Christmas lights were out and it was dark except for a few areas. It was pretty disappointing.
We didn't have time to visit in the morning, might have been more fun...
M. S. — Google review
Amazing well-maintained park strategically located in the busy downtown Houston. A breath of fresh air right in the middle of concrete jungle with a fountain and lots of cool grassy lawns. Plus, we caught an interesting event - display of customized cars.
Michael K. — Google review
Very nice green space in Houston. Has areas for festivals and concerts, sporting area, restaurant, a roller skating rink, and a pond. Parking is available via a few top dollar lots or street parking if you can find it, which is a cheaper option. Place was clean and had several art pieces in the area along with a children's area.
The K Green Show — Google review
Brought my family to ice skating in the park. This was our first visit and really enjoyed the area. We plan to return especially when it's hot and they can enjoy the playground with splash pads. Very nice neighborhood with many hotels & restaurants to choose from.
Kara Rivera — Google review
Whatever the occasion or season Discovery Green is the place to be to meet with family, friends, a/o date. There are a couple of restaurants available on site as well. Great for children. Plenty of space for them to release some energy. I cycle and mini moto ride to this area. During the day is nice but at night, let me say oh wow. You can bring a towel or blanket to have to sit and eat listen to your music.The parking may be a tight squeeze depending on current events there or surroundings businesses and time of day or if it’s a weekend get there early or super early. Have fun ya’ll.
Katherine Rivas — Google review
Went to Discovery Green for the first time. Was hoping to ice skate- but you need reservations and it was a 3 hour wait. . The outside space is good and there was a movie on the lawn. Parking is challenging. There is a picnic area and playgrounds. The kids enjoyed it and it is pet friendly.
Tina Hatcher — Google review
Beautiful urban green space. Nice big playgrounds, walking trails, well kept bathrooms & really cool art. Check it out if you have some time to spare in downtown Houston.
The Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas is a 45,000 seat stadium that has a retractable roof and is now known for hosting Major League Baseball games outdoors. The stadium is also well known for its great atmosphere and the many concessions options available.
Let's Go Astros!!!
Parking always sucks and is very expensive. But it's a gazillion people to try to accommodate.
Good is ridiculous 🙄--$30 for a burger, fry and drink . So come prepared to spend money 💰 but enjoy a good game. The staff are usually welcoming and friendly.
Tonya Davis — Google review
For this game the roof was closed, but even then there is a large window that lets in plenty of natural light. Overall the stadium was easy to navigate, the staff was friendly and helpful when I had questions. It was $1 hit dog night on Tuesdays and they were excellent. These were not a discount version of a hot dog the meat was plump with a nice "snap" when I bit into it and the buns were very good. Overall this was a great experience at the ballpark and to top it off the 'Stros won!
Joe Razo — Google review
We came here to watch an Astros game vs Red Sox. Our experience was wonderful.
If you don’t mind to walk you can save some money parking a few blocks far from the stadium, the area is nice and safe.
Bring only small bags because big ones are not allowed. They check on them on the entrance but in my opinion staff is professional doing this revision.
We came on Dogs Night and it was a good deal, but the line is too long, so, its better arrive early to avoid missing part of the game. They also have self-check out for beer and that makes it faster than in a normal stand. Food and beverages are pricey but it is normal in this kind of venues.
The stadium is wonderful with AC to avoid the outside heat. Sittings are a little tight. And ambiance is healthy with a lot of families and friends just trying to spend a good quality time. Definitely a good option to spend a warm evening in Houston.
Julysblue — Google review
Wow it's big. It was very exciting to be here. The home of the Houston Astros. Heb put on a neat festival. We were able to run/walk the bases and overall have a great time.
Tracie Compeau — Google review
Love love love this stadium! Been here several times for Astros Games staff is always helpful, restroom are always clean and food is decent!
I have family here from out of town and they just loved it as well!
We went on Hello Kitty night and sad that even tho we got there semi early we didn’t get a hat! Other than that we were all very pleased!
Aracely Rodriguez — Google review
If you are a baseball fan and you love the outdoors you have to come to minute Maid Park. The Astros are awesome watch and experience the moments. The stadium is phenomenal. Even better take a look at the Suites and see how they throw down
Melvin Bridges — Google review
This park is pretty awesome. Service dog compliant, friendly staff, and great sports environment. Especially fond the mega screen clarity at the feet of the park. The seats are mostly comfortable, although the temperature in the arena isn't actually cool. Rather on the tepid side . People spacing is cramped, but I guess it is what is to be expected at a venue like this.
Kareem Ferguson 1 — Google review
Haven't found a terrible seat here yet. Been to multiple games and have sat all around the field. Prices are very affordable. I've seen tickets as low as 29 dollars so affordable for any budget
Keith Knight — Google review
August 2023:
It’s always fun to get a chance to see my Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park in person. This stadium may have some age but proved to be a timeless design and been duplicated for good reasons. The concourse areas has plenty of food and drink options, team stores, team history memorabilia, and bars. Every year there seems to be something new giving this place a fresh look.
This night saw them play against the Los Angeles Angels and I sat in the Honda Club Level. I noticed from the last time I was in here this place has been completely renovated with upgraded food options, new decor, and team store, but still has that luxurious atmosphere from the professional and courteous staff. I had a great site line of the field, perfect view of the giant video screen, and comfortable seats. Some people sit up and just socialize, but was able to tune them out.
There’s plenty of small to large parking sports around the ballpark and short walk to the METRORail station. Or like me have a driver take you there and back. Overall it’s a great way to spend part of your day or night having a good time and cheer on the Houston Astros.
Paul Delacruz — Google review
This stadium and their staff are excellent! If you need Season Tickets, hit up Jeff Troncoso in the Season Ticket office. Jeff had us come down to the stadium and actually walk to different seats. He spent a lot of time walking us through seating, game plans and pricing options. If you want to make an investment in season tickets, these guys will walk you through everything! Thanks Jeff and Go Astros!
Michael Randall — Google review
Very nice ballpark to watch a game. Fairly easy to get around all the levels. Good alcohol selection. The food was okay for what I got, the AstroNautchos. The brisket was good, but everything else just seemed to lack flavor. They have a very large selection of specialty foods and typical ballpark food at reasonable prices. The atmosphere outside the park is great. Lots of cool bars and restaurants.
Seth Caughey — Google review
Took an “All-Star” tour of the stadium. It was 2 hours and very fun. If you have some spare time in Houston, I would definitely recommend checking it out. It cost $25 and is WELL worth it. Even if you’re not a big baseball fan, you’ll enjoy getting to see this stadium.
M. Hamilton — Google review
I have to give this place 4 stars. I was here for 2 games vs phi and vs sf. I had a great time at a beautiful ballpark. Here is the problem it was perfect weather in Texas that weekend and the roof was closed, I still don’t understand why you have a retractable roof and you never use it. To add insult they opened the roof after the game maybe to air out the fireworks, I’m not sure. By the time I made it out of the stadium the roof was completely open. Great atmosphere. This was one of the most merch’d out games I’ve ever been too, I was one of the only people there not wearing Astros gear. I also like the tradition of singing Deep In The Heart of Texas after the 7 inning stretch.
Steven Sewall — Google review
Great ball park!!! Very family oriented!!! You feel safe here security is great as well as the guest services !! For concerts or baseball games this is the best stadium in Houston !!!
David Nilan — Google review
I had a great time getting to see Guns n' Rose's and Alice in Chains at this venue! This was my first time here, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. The venue was clean and cool insid, considering how hot it was when I was there. There were plenty of concession and drink areas to accommodate the huge crowd that was there for the show. Our seats were almost on the floor, and the view was pretty good. I hope to visit again whenever possible.
Marc Davis — Google review
I have been here a few times for Astros games. It’s big but still manageable for those that can not handle big places and too many people. They are cordial pleasant and cleaning up throughout the event. Bathrooms are always being cleaned usually no lines. I’m not a huge fan of the food available on the regular floors but they do have better food for the VIP folks.
Moon Morales — Google review
As far as baseball season.. 🧡⚾️💙
Budweiser Brew House is phenomenal! Food + service have always been great and the view is perfect!
Lisa Calvert — Google review
Went yesterday and twas quite nice, the beer was much expensive but I liked the goofy ahh pig and the fireworks at the end were very pretty and gave a great view of the city. Mr monkey was sad (uwu), because we lost but she still likes watching the Astros play.
Mr monkey approves🦧👍🏽
Mr Monkey — Google review
Had a wonderful time experiencing Minute Made Park! The Space City Astros put on a great game for a special day of baseball! The Jackie Robinson Day Celebrations were thoughtful and well put together! You must visit! 🧑🚀 💫 ⚾️ 🍿
Jacob M. Jumonville — Google review
I've been seeing a lot of concerts here lately. The sound seems better than it used to be. I still think it's way too big for shows. We are usually in the 1st band around the floor, but the upper decks are so far away that the stage must look like a flea circus. Also, the bathrooms seem insufficient for the size of the place.. always lines, especially for women. As ballpark stadiums go, it's very nice. I love the retractable roof.
David William — Google review
What more is there to love about a quintessential baseball stadium! I love everything about Minute Maid from the food selections, the ecstatic crowds, the stadium lighting, to the awesome activities even during off seasons. I always have a smile on my face when I come for a game here. A truly enjoyable experience every time!
Elle Cox — Google review
Wonderful experience!! The stadium was conveniently located, plenty of parking, and east getting into the stadium. The facilities were clean and the staff/ushers were great!!! My son enjoyed his very first MLB game here and the train in the outfield was his favorite!!
Michael Dorsey — Google review
Excellent! Minute Maid park run so effectively, efficiently, all of their staff is very professional and ready to help you find your seats or a RR. Great Ball Park for a wonderful game experience!!
Jovita Gonzz — Google review
Very nice ballpark... the fastest entry ever with the MLB app and Go Ahead Entry (facial recognition program). They have a huge selection of concession stands, but I miss the people venders (concessionaires???) at your seat.
Gwen Bryant — Google review
Pleasantly surprised with the whole ballgame experience from parking to stadium design and functionality. Food was decent. Maybe could have used a few upscale options in addition to the standard ballpark fare.
Tony S. — Google review
This park is beautiful and has so many food choices!! I really enjoyed seeing all the different choices of food they offer. The stores are fast service and very convenient with the kiosk ordering system loved it.
🧡🇨🇱⚾️🍺
Yessica Raya — Google review
Pretty terrible experience all around. Concourse was one of the smallest I've seen in the 20+ ballparks I've been to and the staff wasn't particularly nice. The games were fun to see and our seats were quite good but it is what it is in the end.
If I could give them 10 stars I would. We took our Daycare to pick strawberries 🍓 and the kids had a blast. Mr.T was amazing with the kids on the tour. He teaches them all about strawberries and how to pick them. The farm had great snow-cones the kids loved.
The play area is huge and kept the kids stimulated. We will definitely be back again.
Thank you for having us.
Deon Atkins — Google review
This may have been the wrong time of the year for us to fully enjoy this place. The store was sparse. The prices were high even for a touristy area. To visit the strawberry 🍓 field it was $2 per person and $1.50 for a bucket 🪣. The strawberries you pick were $3.35a pound. I suppose if you were entertaining a couple of small kids that may be fun. We passed on the offer. There were other venues for fun. It may be nice in the summer with a couple of our grandkids.
Sandra Peterson — Google review
We went this farm and enjoyed the strawberries at the end of this April. Easy to pick the strawberries and a great place to take pics. Kids love the playground. The only issue is too many caterpillars in the whole farms! They are everywhere at the treehouse, ground and benches…
Yoyo Yo — Google review
We've never stayed to play after berry picking and WOW was it such an added bonus! The staff/owners were so kind and generous. The crowd/lines were reasonable, games super fun, and treats were delicious, as always. Thank you for a wonderful Good Friday, Froberg Farm!!
Sarah Claunch — Google review
Went here on the weekday with my sister to check out the corn maze and pumpkin patch. It was not busy during the weekday which was great. The corn maze itself was very well made, in the shape of a spiderweb. There are many cute photo ops, a water duck race, and a cool playground for the kids with a "hamster ball" type contraption that adults can enjoy as well. There were many other rides and attractions for children that are not open during the weekday, but they looked cool. The farm itself has an air conditioned indoor area where they sell fresh produce and run a small bakery. Overall a nice small farm to visit. The corn maze was definitely worth it!!
Andrea Espinosa — Google review
Went to the water Mellon festival and I didn't really know what to expect but was awesome and a great day out. Highly recommend a visit. Plenty of fun attractions and games for kids. Toddler friendly too. My 19 month old had a blast. Will absolutely return.
E Yaeger — Google review
We came here for the strawberry picking and strawberry festival. $5 admission plus $2 per bucket, strawberries are $5/lb, plenty of parking on site. Overall, this was a neat experience. We came later in the season so most of the good strawberries had already been picked, so we had to search a little harder to find some really ripe ones. Blackberry season starts in May. They also have a little country store that sells a wide array of produce, jams, and pickled food.
Ruby — Google review
They raised their prices again, but still good strawberries and good local produce. The customer service was a little off this time, usually very sweet and attentive. They seemed to be annoyed to weigh my fruit. I got a good amount, but waited until others had gone through so as to not hold up the line. The check out lady was totally sweet. I even picked weeds out there and fruit that was turning, not that they would have known or cared.
Amanda E. — Google review
A fun place to visit! Picked some incredibly beautiful and sweet blackberries. Can't wait to come back. They also have a watermelon festival (July) and a fall festival with activities and a playground for the kiddos.
L S — Google review
Fresh strawberries, flowers and more. Kids have so much fun inside this farm, strawberry picking, duck race, corn pool, slides, bee ride, jumping sack, apple shooting, many more.. they have fresh produce like veggies, fruits and honey.
Sorna Chocks — Google review
We went on a beautiful sunny day. Spent around for two hours to pick some strawberries and some pictures. A nice place to spend some time and get some good berries
Manideep Nemani — Google review
This was the first event adventure activity that was worth the money. It was simply FUN!! All the play areas were great. The train tractor ride was nice and long. The bounce area was super bouncy. The corn room was awesome. And the playground area was the best!! Simple activities and good sausage!
Elizabeth Matthes — Google review
It was ok. They had lots of things to do with little ones...but not much really for adults other then flower/pumpkin picking or maze (Which I didn't participate as I was with family members with a little one . I am sure it will be better tomorrow, maybe ?? 🤔But otherwise, it's pretty good. I went today but am going again tomorrow (Saturday)to get a better experience with my boyfriend. I will update this review later. But if you are looking for things for little ones, then this is your spot for fall fun!! 😊🌻🍂🍁🌽🎃
UPDATE...
Yep...next day was great. Not that there were any adult activities other then the shooting games but it was lively and really enjoyed watching everyone having a great time. Definitely one to revisit again.
Nancy Hernandez — Google review
Froberg's has been a favorite in my family for years. However, this weekend, we attended the Fall Festival there. While waiting on family to arrive, my husband ordered some fried pies. The fruit pies were delicious as expected but the egg fried pie looked like it had been sitting in a puddle of oil and the grease dripped down our hands and arms when we picked it up. The fall fest was $15/person which is quite high for parents to sit and watch the kids play.
Jen Tran — Google review
Came for the strawberry pickings. The strawberry festival side was closed due to the heavy rain we had the day before. $5 for admission and $3 to buy their bucket to keep. Highly recommend wear rain boots or crocs, the patches were very muddy. They have a garden hose for you to spray down your shoes and strawberries too when done. The kids had fun picking their own strawberries, so many rows to go through. Once done, you pay for the pounds of strawberries $5/lbs.
Gladys and her husband bought two grape vines as an anniversary gift in 1969. Today, they have 3 acres of 1800 grape vines consisting of a variety of grapes. Their wines have been honored with medals over the years. Haak Vineyards & Winery is located in beautiful Dripping Springs, Texas and is perfect for weddings or any event.
Listen to this. I flew all the way from New York to Houston in hopes that I will find a great winery. Then drove 50 minutes to get to this winery in Santa Fe Texas when I say this was the most amazing experience of my life traveling the world. The hospitality was amazing the people were amazing they had so much knowledge about this winery ..Taylor was great. Amazing from when we walked in the door until it was time to leave. I cannot wait to bring my family here and give them the experience that’s TYLER gave me thank you so much I’ll be back soon.XO
Shonta Mcleod — Google review
LOVE HAAK! It’s nice going here whether it’s a quiet weekday night or one of their bigger events. It’s nice for people of all ages and families too. Also dog friendly on the outside. The wine is amazing and the wine club membership is a GREAT deal. We’re so happy to be close by. I also like seeing that they are creating new events and being really engaged with customers overall. 10/10 recommend!
And if you are new you should definitely start with a tour and tasting!
Gleimy Rodriguez — Google review
Gorgeous winery and Great wine! We had our annual girls trip in Texas this year and found this amazing location- Thanks Tammy! Amenities, food and wine all perfection! Thank you all for a great weekend.
All you brides out there should be looking at this venue. It has all the amenities to make your wedding perfect! (Including a beautiful treehouse for your wedding night 😉)
Tricia Lathrop — Google review
My best friend was planning my birthday trip and I told her that she must include a winery tour/visit. She found Hawk Winery and it was the perfect place. Upon arrival, we paid for our tour and waited in a beautiful space. We went on a small tour and learned about the history of the winery. Our tour guide was Sarah and she was pleasant and was able to tell the history of the winery. Upon conclusion of the tour, our group order food and purchased 4 bottles of wine to take back to Chicago. If you are near Santa Fe, Texas I highly recommend visiting.
Antoinette Peterson — Google review
Our daughter's wedding ceremony was held out by the big tree on the back of Haak's property and it was beautiful! Kristen and her team did an amazing job from start to finish making the day perfect! The bride and groom suites were spacious and comfortable including a kitchen for the luncheon, dressing areas, a large mirror for the bridal party and fooseball for the groomsmen. A big plus, the property is beautiful with so many incredible photo ops!
After driving in from Houston and the surrounding areas, our guests were able to enjoy a glass of delicious Haak wine prior to the ceremony!
Haak thought of everything which makes it the perfect venue!
S Pey — Google review
Great place for a date or a group of friends, not too far from Houston! I recommend experiencing the wine tasting tour to understand the history behind Haak Winery, wine sampling, and a tour of their facilities. Pam was an awesome guide!
Kristel reid — Google review
Celebrated my daughter’s birthday at Haak. What an awesome time we had. Robin was our tour guide. She was friendly and full of information and funny stories about the winery and her experiences. I enjoyed all the wines and the vineyard and venue was beautiful. Don’t miss it!
Geralyn Soliz — Google review
First time back to Haaks in some time. Very impressed with the renovations. I liked the idea of expanding the original welcome area into two connected rooms each with a bar and big screen TVs. The overall look is very upscale and now they have two separate areas to hold events. Plus having the garage type doors as walls will allow that area to be opened in the summer (like the previous configuration). Looking forward to going back soon.
Eric Stone — Google review
Now I have to admit, I don’t visit many wineries but PEOPLE!! When I say they give you a full education about their wine!! Yes ma’am and yes sir they certainly do! It was FUN to learn and let’s not forget tasting also. If you want an experience at a winery, choose Haak Vineyards! I took notes!! Really, I did. I enjoy a good a wine every and now then with friends and this made me want to learn more about wines to enjoy.
LaFlace A — Google review
Great place to enjoy a beautiful spring day with friends. Great festivities, delicious wines, awesome Cajun music & delicious hot & spicy crawfish!! Thanks, Haak!! Loved the self-serve wine tasting "sampler" station.
Jovita Gonzz — Google review
Great staff and we resort enjoyed the wines! We did the tour for a friend's birthday and had a great time. The wines were really good. I'm normally a red wine lover, but their whites were really good. The ports were my favorite. I was unfamiliar with a white port, theirs was really flavorful and a nice surprise.
Amanda Nicolas — Google review
Best wedding venue ever!!! We contacted the winery about hosting our daughter’s wedding for a small wedding (50 people) and I’m soooo thankful we did! Kristen was amazing an handled every detail for us!!! The tables were perfectly set, and the food and cakes were amazing!
The outside vendors (Cakes by Jula and Robinette & Company Catering) selected as part of our package did a terrific job of working with Haak, as well the recommendations for H‑E‑B floral and Pidrai Photography!
The staff also did an amazing job of setting up the venue, serving our guests and we really appreciated them cleaning up as well. Perfect day!!! Thank you Kristen and Haak for making the day PERFECT !!!!
Peggy Mosher — Google review
I just want to take a moment to first speak on the delicious wines and beautiful winery and great band houses at the Hawk Winery. The bottle of Huggin was delicious and strong haha. It had my parents feeling quite rosy.
I’m mad I don’t recall names but the staff and the gentleman that went out of his way to help me set the scene for my proposal was top notch. Even on mother’s Day with so much going on he made time for me and our special moment at a moments notice. I couldn’t have done it without you man. The food was also really good. The egg rolls were meaty and seasoned very well. The lemon pepper wings disappeared pretty quickly at our table along with the mozzarella sticks. I can’t say enough good things about HAAK. Tired of the brewery’s and want a more scenic airy twist this is your place. Very reasonably priced and the self pour are an awesome set up.
Reuben Lucas Jr — Google review
Booked a tour and tasting and it was so much fun! The grounds are beautiful. The facts are interesting. The wine tasted good. The lady giving the tour was great. We went on Wednesday when they have half price glasses so it was a steal! Wish we could of stayed longer but had other things planned that day.
Chey Wright — Google review
Visited Haak’s this weekend and had a blast! Beautiful property, friendly staff and a great place to take some pictures!
Pam was a great tour guide and was very knowledgeable about the history of the winery along with keeping her customers engaged and happy! After the tour, we were granted free wristbands to enjoy the concert afterwards.
Unfortunately, the majority of the food was sold out by the time we got to order, so we ended up ordering a pizza.
I will say the service was immaculate! We had some minor difficulties in the treehouse suit which was beautiful and even came with a patio. We were upgraded to the groomsmen sweet which was truly beautiful.
Overall, we had an amazing time! Thank you!
Bryanna Farrell — Google review
My son and new bride held their wedding at Haak Winery on Saturday. It was absolutely spectacular. The venue was beautiful and the staff was excellent. A shout out to sweet Pam for her hard work and to the winery for working with us on a busy day.
I highly recommend Haak for any events, you won’t be disappointed.
Paula Parrish — Google review
This place is absolutely amazing. My girlfriend and I went here for an afternoon date, and we were blown away. The staff was welcoming and the venue is beautiful. I would like to give a big shout out to our guide, Robin. From the time we got there, she was welcoming and kind (even though I was late, lol). Robin was very informative, funny, and really knew the history of the winery. Robin took her time and explained so much, made sure we all had wine we liked and was just an all around great person. 5 out of 5, would highly recommend. We are now going to be regulars.
Ryan Gates — Google review
We had a really good time there.
Spent the afternoon with customers and friends, drinking and hanging.
We definitely need to try to Tempranillo wine.
We had a cheese board, but I missed more food options in the menu.
A place to come with friends, as a couple and family.
They also have a cinema time for families
Jessica Perrotta Politanski — Google review
The staff is friendly and helpful. The wines are delicious. They have a very good variety to choose from. The grounds are pretty and there's is plenty of room for a gathering.
We visited there with the Harvest Host program for RVers
Space Center Houston is a popular tourist attraction in the United States that focuses on educating visitors about all eras of U.S. space travel. The center offers exhibits, tours and attractions that allow visitors to learn more about space exploration and the cutting-edge technology used in space missions.
Fascinating place filled with an immense amount of knowledge and information! Whether you’re a space enthusiast or not, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy. The facility is neatly organized and laid out with various sections and areas. Additionally, maps and employees are everywhere to assist with navigating.
Tickets are very reasonably priced and allows for free roam to choose what activities/exhibits you would like to visit. The only restriction is how much time you have to spare. They have 3 itinerary plans that corresponds to how much time you would like to stay there - 2 hours, 5 hours, 7+ hours. The choice is yours!
The only recommendation for change with the facility is to make the prices for photographs more reasonable. Upon entering, everyone gets a group photo taken (which we all know those are never FREE).
In fact, they’re $30 here, which is essentially the price of another entry ticket which is absolutely asinine. Many people were just taking pictures of the kiosk screen of the group photo instead of buying it which I don’t blame them.
Braedyn — Google review
So much documented history to enjoy and touring the grounds is a fun adventure. Be sure to buy a tram visit to see the additional areas you're interested in. If you visit historical mission control, there are 87 steps to climb up (they have an antiquated elevator that can only hold five people so be prepared for a climb if there's anyone in your party who experience mobility issues). It can get a little hot as well going between areas so bring a fan. Water is 5 dollars and parking costs 10 dollars (you have to access an app using your phone to pay for parking). Have fun binging on space!!!
ki3L — Google review
Great experience. Lots of information and lots of photo ops available. Staff were super knowledgeable which adds to the experience. And some interactive components were available. Tram tours were interesting but maybe not worth the queues under the heat and 15 dollars unless you are really interested in the content.
It was dark over some parts of the exhibits but it was good atmosphere.
A few things that can be improved. Install misters over the trams. The weather is insanely hot. The queues can also be improved in the morning, was told to leave the queue to collect tickets, only to know that we need to go back into that same queue again after.
Jason Foo — Google review
I recently visited the NASA Space Center Houston, and it was an absolutely incredible experience! The exhibits are both educational and engaging, allowing visitors to learn about the history of space exploration and the wonders of the universe in an interactive way. The highlight for me was the tram tour to go see the rocket housed in their warehouse. It was amazing to see such a piece of history in-person! The staff is knowledgeable and passionate, and the overall atmosphere is inspiring. If you have any interest in space or science, this is a must-visit destination.
Maitri Patel — Google review
Honestly, a little bit underwhelmed. Maybe I was a too psyched. Should have kept expectations a little low.
Worth seeing - Rocket park tram tour, astronaut talk, moon rocks.
Can be skipped - astronaut training facility tour (takes too much time, 1 hour). Other exhibits are just ok.
One can finish the whole experience in about 3 hours if you reach early and plan the exhibits and tram tour well.
Not sure if the VIP tour is worth it, did not do.
The whole place definitely encourages one for space exploration. Worth a visit, but plan well.
Abhinav Joshi — Google review
This was fun. I felt like a kid again. It definitely takes a day if you do the Tram Tours. You should get the Historic Mission Control Tour, it is special.
The trams are outside, so dress for the weather. You can bring in food, etc. At least we did, so a picnic will save you some money.
Overall, I highly recommend for adults and children. There is a lot more for adults than you would expect.
Steve W — Google review
Fantastic exhibits. Nice mix of history and future. I enjoyed being able to walk through models and actual aircraft. There were fun hands-on activities for the kids and kids at heart.
One frustration was lack of directional signage within the buildings. We had to double back and search around to ensure we saw everything.
We waited too long to get our tickets online so we were unable to take the tram tour. It was disappointing but there was already so much to do that we barely covered it all.
Kim McManus — Google review
Magnificent place to visit with the family. It took us 5 hours to tour the entire place completely. The story there is spectacular. There is a booth where you can take photos and they become a memory in your home. I recommend buying tickets online because they are cheaper. Overall the experience was phenomenal, and I loved all the exhibits. They've got historical artifacts, a tram tour, and even a moon rock which you can touch. Highly recommend!
swaptaduity das — Google review
My family and I visited the Space Center in Houston and it was great! Staff were courteous and helping and the facilities were very clean! We purchased the City Pass because we were only in the area for Spring break so we used it for other venues. The wait was fast. Literally, never stopped walking through the line until we arrived at purse check and then again to scan the electronic tickets. We went on a Tuesday. We spent all day there and still did not see everything. Get Tram and virtual rides tickets early because they sell out fast.
The exhibits were very interesting and kept our 10 year-old daughter engaged. The two virtual rides were awesome. It was as if we were truly in space. Loved it!!
We all left with huge smiles on our faces and vowed it was well worth the money and will be on our list to return to.
Candye Daughhetee — Google review
Very cool place. Plan a two day visit and buy the membership. Definitely purchase your tickets in advance online . Try to see 1-2 tours each day.
Pros:
- Amazing exhibits
- Fee-based and free team tours
- updated and modern exhibits
- Self-serve food ordering
- Low cost membership options
- Paid option to have breakfast with a ( retired) automatic.
Cons
- Very crowded
- Bathrooms do not provide toilet seat covers
- Gift shop items are pricey
- Hot and muggy
- pay for parking
Jason Ax — Google review
A bit crowded but overall amazing experience. Interactive exhibits and tons of NASA goodness for space fanatics. Loved learning about the upcoming Artemis missions.
Food was quite good on site but a bit of a learning curve on how to order since it's all done at kiosks.
The Mission Control tour stopped working during our tour which was disappointing but cool to see anyhow.
We did Breakfast with an Astronaut and it was pretty fun to be able to ask questions.
If your kids/family love NASA or space this is definitely must do!
Jessica Ax — Google review
My husband and I had an incredible experience visiting Space Center Houston. From the moment we walked in, we were captivated by the fascinating exhibits and interactive displays. The highlight was definitely the chance to see the historic Mission Control Center and learn about the incredible achievements of the space program. Walking through the exhibits showcasing actual spacecraft and equipment used by astronauts was awe-inspiring. The tram tour to NASA’s Johnson Space Center was a definite must-do, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the facilities where astronauts train. The whole experience was educational, inspiring, and left us with a profound appreciation for the achievements of space exploration.
Yana Yana — Google review
Space Center Houston is an absolute marvel for anyone fascinated by the cosmos. Since childhood, the allure of space has captivated me, and this visit exceeded all expectations. The wealth of knowledge and the interactive exhibits make it a haven for those eager to learn and explore the mysteries of the universe. The fun-filled day was a testament to the dedication of everyone involved, from astronauts to the passionate individuals working behind the scenes. A heartfelt nod to their sacrifices and unwavering dedication to expanding our understanding of the cosmos. A must-visit for everyone, as it truly brings the wonders of space closer to home. Gratitude to all the space enthusiasts making it possible!
Mudasser Zakaria — Google review
Very interesting place to spend the day with your family. It’s definitely a full day thing. It’s really hard to visit everything in a couple of hours. There are three tram tours which take you on the NASA campus. All of them have set departures and for the most part all departures end at 3:30. We were only able to see two of them. Mission Control and Rocket park. Best advice if you want to see everything is to get there early. The shuttle and 747 were also really interesting.
Darren Czarnogorski — Google review
Going here was a fun experience. Looking at space equipment , how the astronauts lived on the shuttle, what they ate and experienced, was fascinating. We were there for a little longer than 3 hours trying to see everything. They had a tour shuttle which makes things easier to take in.
Amy R. Prieto — Google review
What a fantastic place to see space craft and learn about America's space history. You can see a complete Saturn V rocket and the space shuttle transport plane. The tour of Mission Control is great, but you need to climb 3-4 flights of stairs. Although there is an elevator for those who need it. While this tram tour is an extra cost, the rocket park tram is free. There can be a very long line for the free tram, so bring your patience. Don't get in the long line if taking the Mission Control tour, just go straight to the tram desk to check-in. I recommend buying your tickets online in advance, and they are timed entry for both the museum and tram tour. They could have better crowd control, as the line for the free tram can run all the way to the museum entrance. This place is a must see for history and space buffs, and is great for school age kids with an interest in the space program. Make time to visit here if in the area. You won't be disappointed.
Randy Petersen — Google review
In town for a wedding, visited with a family of four membership purchased online with the eclipse viewing discount, saved so much! We had a blast! Don't forget to try out the Virtual Reality spot just across from the entrance, $10 pp totally worth it! From the Shuttle to the Saturn V Rocket to all of the fantastic exhibits all held together by a superior guest services/educational facilitators/team members...all were absolutely phenomenal! Thank you!
Tara McSherry — Google review
This place is amazing, would recommend coming when it first opens. We got there by 930am and there was a line on a Saturday already. We reserved the blue tram when we got inside and did the tour which was super fun. Some I had little ones doing the blue tram was a better option. Also, I recommend bringing cash. The gift stores credit card machines were not working and we couldn’t get nothing. Next time, we will be more prepared. Wish we could have deep dived every corner but having toddlers it was kinda hard.
Pro tip of photos, utilize your panorama setting on your phone. You’ll be able to be in the picture with rockets. Have walking shoes and water on hand. They don’t allow selfie sticks or extra camera set ups.
Ester M — Google review
Visited again after many years. What a great place. So much to do and see. Lots of educational exhibits. Great gift shop. Food cost was really good considering the captive audience. Come for the day. The tram tours fill up so need to book those virtually as soon as you can. It can get crowded.
Michiel de Wit — Google review
A last minute decision, but so worth it.
Overwhelming amount of information, even for an almost 5hr visit.
Well laid out with good amounts of room to view all displays.
The Mission Control room tour was very much worth the extra $15
I would definitely recommend a visit here.
Mike Wilson — Google review
Great experience for the family. A little pricey for all that's involved.
Lots to learn and experience. Great photo ops and they do get you with nice pictures to purchase too.
Nice gift shop, but the food court was basically closed and barely offered anything.
Lots of walking and it is handicap accessible for scooters and wheelchairs.
Devin Trejos — Google review
We took our son and daughter when they were young and they had a blast, so we decided to take our sons daughter our granddaughter there. And it was not so fun anymore for a small kid, seems like everything was for and older kid 10years and older. I Remember they had Star Wars and other props that filled up the place. Now it seemed empty, not much for the younger side. We made the best of it for what was there. But not planning to go back until the granddaughter gets older where she can enjoy it better.
Elizondo384 Rob — Google review
Highly recommend visiting here! We got there at 9:45 (10am opening) and there was already a long line to get in.
We paid for the Mission Control tour & it was absolutely worth it! Also if you want to go on the astronaut training facility it is recommended that you get your “pass” from customer service right away. They were helpful & asked what time our paid tour was to make sure we got back in time & make sure they wouldn’t overlap.
We got lunch in the food lab. Orders are placed & paid for on the kiosk & then picked up at the counters. It’s a little pricey, but we split the 6 chicken tender & fries, so 2 adults ate for less than $20 with a drink. It was surprisingly good for cafeteria food!
We waited until later in the afternoon to go outside & see the shuttle & falcon 9. There were less people & it made the experience more enjoyable.
The Down to Earth film was also really interesting & not many people were in the theater.
Tiffany Hughes — Google review
Amazing. Spent a whole day here and did the Mission Control Tour. Got to get there right when they open to beat the crowds. We were able explore the 747, Space Shuttle, and Falcon X rocket by ourselves without the crowds. I would go to those attractions first since the regular exhibits can wait if you are able to get in when they open. Tip - book your tickets online because you can get in an hour earlier. Their hours to the public say 10am but you can get tickets to enter in at 9am. 10/10 recommend.
Ryan Justin — Google review
I was the first one in, and last one to leave. Definitely reserve the whole day to explore this amazing place! Easiest to arrive by car or ride share, if you want lunch go early and i also recommend pre-booking your ticket and adding the "Apollo Mission Control Center" tour on as well :D
Joshua Leung — Google review
Loved walking in. The nicest staff at the front to greet you. The whole layout was well done and it was truly amazing. The food was simple and good. We LOVED the gift shop. Easy to spend a whole day there. Loved every exhibit and the movie clips. We also recommend the tours, they were awesome to see in person. The staff went above and beyond for recommendations as well.
Taylor McWilliam — Google review
A wonderful museum! NASA/workers did a wonderful job at the exhibitions! Very engaging and exciting to learn about so many things. Clean and organized! The workers were all nice and polite! The wait to get in was around 10mins. But there were plenty of school children.
J — Google review
If you want to see the history of space travel from the past to the future this museum is well worth it as long as you have a lot of money. The prices were higher than I thought that they should be. The 45 minutes to a one hour wait for the tram is way to much time to Stan in line and wait. They should have more trams.
The exhibits are very well put together. There is plenty of parking g if you have an RV.
Scott Hildebrand — Google review
Great place for visiting! Easy parking ~$10. Tram tours, cinema, lots of interesting exhibitions, Gift shops. There's a smoking area near the place where tram tours begin. It was a little bit crowded, but it's ok. Picnic area and addition restroom are near the main entrance.
Kate Dzhenaleeva — Google review
My experience at NASA Space Center Houston was very pleasant overall. There is a lot of fun information to take in for both kids and parents to enjoy. Every staff member was very kind and patient with every child who had a curious question or needed help. The only downsides I found during my visit were the out of service stations and damaged electronics for certain activities. I understand that kids can be very rough on the equipment, but many of those items look to have been either out of service or damaged for a long time.
Overall, there are lots of cool things to look at and experience. Many areas to take fun family or group photos. The gift shop has a myriad of fun little things and clothes at many price ranges. Would definitely visit again.
Yunior Lucero — Google review
Magnificent place to visit with the family. It took us 3 to 4 hours to tour the entire place completely. The story there is spectacular. There is a booth where you can take photos and they become a memory in your home. I recommend buying tickets online because they are cheaper. And the way to pay for parking is another level. They know when you come and go without you talking to someone. You must scan the QR code that is in the parking lots and follow the instructions. It is not difficult at all. 100% recommended for people who are interested in this type of scientific topic.
Tania López — Google review
Had a great day there. Payed extra for the Mission Control team which was cool and I think worth the money. Tools the rocket team tour to see the Saturn 5 rocket which was awesome - highly recommended. We missed the training facility tour and a lot of activities, should definitely dedicate a full day or two visits
Lee Eden — Google review
Space Center Houston is incredible! There are so many fun, educational and interactive exhibits to check out. The historic exhibits are packed full of interesting information. The Mission Control center tour was spectacular. So much to see here from a Saturn V rocket, to moon rocks and more! If you are into space or STEM or have children that are interested a visit to this place is a must!
Board Game Black Hole — Google review
Just such a great experience. Lots of young kids the day we went, but it was a Friday before spring break. Your mileage may vary. I do recommend getting tickets for entrance and tickets for the tram tours in advance. They only had the generic tram tour available when we went. The one that brings you out to the Saturn IV shed. Lots of great info. Kids will enjoy looking and wondering. Adults will enjoy that as well as reading all the great info graphics.
The San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site is the site of the 1836 battle that marked Texas' independence from Mexico. The monument, which towers over 1,300 acres (526 hectares), commemorates this pivotal event and is visited by thousands of tourists each year.
We drove down from Dallas to see the USS Texas Battleship. The ship was open this weekend, but has been closed for a while. They are going to do extensive repairs soon. I strongly recommend coming aboard this fantastic piece of history when she's open.
Dwight Smith — Google review
I have been coming to San Jacinto my enter life and it is where my love of history was laid. I was last here in July when it was 105 degrees outside, and despite that I loved being able to drive around the battleground and see the markers of where everything took place.
The museum had a new exhibit detailing the construction of the monument as well as walking through Texas History and figures who were at the battle. The film shown in the theater was excellent and I highly recommend taking the time to watch it.
Whether you are new to Texas History or a passionate Texan, I highly recommend coming to San Jacinto. Going to miss seeing the Battleship here but there are great opportunities to explore the decisive battle that won Texas independence.
Andrew Carlisle — Google review
This was the first time to actually go in to the monument. I have lived in Houston my entire life and I am in my mid 60's. This was one of the best places to visit. So much history in one place. The elevator ride to the observation room was great the view was amazing. I will be back to walk the trails.
Janet Youker — Google review
I can't say I'm much of a history buff so it was pretty much what you see is what you get. We strolled around the small museum on the ground floor but didn't go up the elevators, which you can do for a small fee. (It was closed for maintenance when we were there.) It's probably not worth going out of your way to see but it's a nice, short detour among other tourist stops in Houston if you're close by. The weather was perfect when we went and I was surprised to learn that it's actually taller than the Washington Monument in D.C.
Nav Fot — Google review
The place where history sleeps is here and that is what makes it so special. A half day trip to this place is the best way to spend your time. I found it to be very informative and interesting for all of us. A lot more can be learned there, and on top of that, there is a trail where we can take a long walk if we want to. If you are interested in visiting the museum, which is housed inside the monument, you will have to pay 14 dollars per person for admission.
Meera Kanakamma Mohan — Google review
This is a favorite day trip for our family! The monument contains a highly educational museum full of artifacts from Texas history, a theater that shows an award-winning short film (that my 10 year old enjoyed enough to "shush" me when I asked him a question), a room full of dioramas that have fascinated me since I was young, and an observation deck at the top with an amazing view! Unfortunately the elevator to the observation deck is currently closed for repairs. There are also walking and hiking trails with information on the plants and animals of the area along the paths, plenty of great picnic areas, and leashed pets are welcome.
Rachel Robertson — Google review
For anyone interested in Texas history this stop is a must. Go to the top and get an overall view of the grounds where the battle happened. Watch a great 35 min movie and visit the museum. Don’t forget to get your Texas Passport signed and or pick up one for free to start your Texas History tour around the state.
Thomas Brown — Google review
Not how I remember it growing up. But still nice! The workers are amazingly helpful. There will be a reenactment that I am exited to go to. Forgot when exactly but I am pretty sure it’s on the website.
M.H — Google review
I can recall several visits to San Jacinto as a native Houstonian. Now living in middle TN, I enjoy SJ even more. It’s nice to see the USS Texas get the attention she deserves. And thankful to see SJ keeping the grounds up to those who fought here. It’s a worthwhile trip for anyone! Especially when the Texas returns!!
I recommend the YouTube video by the fat electrician on the USS Texas. Entertaining and informative!! But then, I also am a history enthusiast!!
Vincent Rodriguez — Google review
This is an absolute must to see! The last battle that led to requiring Texas. The museum is very informative and wonderful artifacts. Be sure to drive around the grounds and learn about the history that took place here.
Mark Manwell — Google review
Did you know that the San Jacinto Monument is actually the tallest monumental column in the world? Really cool place to visit and walk the reflection pond. I believe you can go up in the tower, yet I've never personally gone up. The USS Texas is within eyesight and worth seeing if you've never seen a ship from WW1. Perfect for a day trip to learn about the battle that declared Texas its own entity! I saw this snake when I visited on New Years Day.
John Smith — Google review
Loved checking out the battleground of one of the most historic battles for Texas. Having specific locations marked by historical stone markers and signs helped lay out the entire battle wonderfully. Will have to visit again when I have more time.
Scott Jackson — Google review
The Obelisk is taller than the Washington Monument in DC just proving once again that everything is bigger in Texas lol. The World War I battleship the USS Texas was an amazing sight to see as well. Totally free to view but tours cost money, Not sure how much as I didn't take the tour.
Cody Tekip — Google review
It’s a great experience to visit this place, it has couple of small parks along with trails to explore the historic spot and nature together.
There is no ticket for entry to the park and to the trials but there is an 12$ ticket for the museum and to go to the top of the tower , along with a small show about the battle.
There are posters and wall engraving with quotes and lot of information about the battle, ferries, and past.
Sumanth Reddy — Google review
Definatly worth the trip! Beautiful monument with ample parking. Inside there is a musem, theater with film about the battle site, and an elevator up to the observation deck.
Cody Burns — Google review
Great place to learn Mexico/Texas history. Drive or bike the battleground area for free and imagine the people and battle. Great area for birding, too. Museum and observatory are worth the entrance fee.
John Scarpa — Google review
Lovely views and a great museum. Interactive things for the kids to get them interested in history. Free posters and pinch pot kits. Work puzzles and solve history clues. You can also sign up for a van tour included with the price of admission. The van drives you around, but you do not get out. There is a great film that is a nice introduction to the site. Ample free parking. Stay as long as you like.
Kimberly Schreiber — Google review
Definitely worth a visit to this interesting place. The video was awesome & I enjoyed learning about the battle & history that way rather than reading it all. The observation deck was cool, the change machine was not working & I was short a quarter for the smashed penny machine, so we had to go down to get change. Luckily one of the volunteers told us about a penny machine by the gift shop. There was also a crowd of school kids running around yelling which made the experience a little less enjoyable.
Tiffany Hughes — Google review
One of the most important places in Texas. Sadly not many people came to visit. Learning about Texas history and walking around the battleground knowing this was the place that changed the history of Texas it gave me a chilled.
Tanny Stiranak — Google review
Great time here and it was spectacular to see. Very informative and educational with theatre experience and museum. Was a very cold day but the views were amazing. Staff were friendly and it was easy to get around.
lesley Galloway — Google review
The best place we visited in Texas behind the Alamo. Great museum, movie, and exhibits about the Texas Revolution. It is a history lover's dream. The monument has easy access and there is a ton of green space and trails on the grounds of the park for hiking, picnicking, and bird watching. They have restrooms, gift shop, and very reasonable pricing for all you get to see and do. Staff is extremely friendly.
If you're looking for a family-friendly amusement park, Kemah Boardwalk is an excellent option. With rides like the Century Wheel Ferris wheel, Boardwalk Tower, and Aviator ride, as well as restaurants like Margaritaville and Frankie's Crab House, there's something for everyone to enjoy. The park is also open all year long so you can come anytime - no need to worry about crowds or snowstorms!
Very cool, small theme park to bring your family too. They don't have a ton of rides but it's enough to spend a few hours at. My youngest is only 42 inches and she had a blast. I recommend getting the wrist band for unlimited rides. For those who are seeking bigger thrills - The Flare and Bullet Boardwalk will not disappoint. Those rides are awesome. Restrooms are clean and they offer concessions. Parking was $12 when I went fyi. Check them out for some family fun.
Jeffrey Arias — Google review
A nice place to walk. Regular live music. The restaurants can be expensive as expected in an amusement park. Parking can be a challenge. Fun rides for all ages.
I enjoy getting a coffee & walking around to watch the sail boats.
James Kirk Wilkinson — Google review
Beautiful, right along the water. Lots of fun rides to kill a little bit of time between scheduled events, this is a great place to go! Everyone had fun and we were able to take a break from visiting museums, doing tours etc. A little bit pricey for sure if you don't buy the wristband. Rides are $6 per ride, per person. Even if you just go to walk around it's great energy and a beautiful area!
L. C. — Google review
I came here as it was part of the Houston City Pass deal and I was given a ride wristband when I arrived at the ticket booth. The 🎢 Rollercoaster was awesome as was the Aviator and (Iron Eagle which cost more, $9 plus your wristband). Loved the whole laid back vibe and the salty ocean air. October weather was fabulous. Paid $12 for lot parking. Landry's was a solid choice for fine seafood dining and you can eat outside on the boardwalk. Highly recommended if you are in the area.
Alissa Christine — Google review
It was May 7 Tuesday at 4pm. It was quiet. Many eaterly places were closed. Many rides not in operation. But if you like good Texas oysters and banana desserts, Landry's Seafood House is the place! You should walk around after meal to enjoy the sea breeze and stunning view of the sea. Park closed at 8pm.
Catherine Wang — Google review
I took my parents to Kemah for a nice lunch. None of us had ever been on the boardwalk. There were a few restaurants open but due to the season, there wasn’t much open in the amusement area but It looks like it offers lots of fun when it’s open. I was a little disappointed with options as far as souvenir stores and it didn’t offer as much as I expected for shopping in general. Overall it seems like a fun place when in season but could use some additional shopping and souvenir stores.
Michelle Langstaff — Google review
Excellent place to hang out with family and friends. Parking could be a bit of a hassle depending on how late in the evening you arrive. If you plan to go there arrive around 430pm on the weekends and park after 6pm its chaos to find a parking spot. People and business are very casual and a chill atmosphere. No one seems too wild and everyone seems to enjoy themselves with all the activities. A good number of business have live music on the weekends so check them out. Overall I highly recommend this place.
Mr O — Google review
I found the layout and ground very nice lots of views of water.I got a single ticket for the Boardwalk coaster very very fun. There restaurants and and small selection of rides ,food boths with a small midway.The surrounded and feel of the park was enjoyable for sure.. .
william baker — Google review
There is no charge to "enter" the boardwalk but that's about the only thing that's free....lol. You have to pay if you want to enjoy the rides. The food there is kinda pricey to me but overall it was ok. There is all kind of food choices available. Took my daughter and her two friends there for her birthday. They had a BLAST. DEFINITELY family friendly but it's also a good place for a nice date. I am definitely gonna return.
Sammy Gregg — Google review
We live about 10 minutes from here and only come for specific events. It's always crowded but even more so at events and holidays. The employees are always really nice and helpful. If you like loud, overly packed, high priced, tourist spots, then you should definitely visit. We never eat here because the food is too expensive and of poor quality. We prefer the local spots down the street. The views are always great from here though.
Flores RA — Google review
So disappointing. We took a first time visitor to the Boardwalk. Hoping for lots of festive Christmas lights and bustling activity, it was so lame. Christmas decor was lacking, and the band playing was a cross between hard rock and rap with the “f-bomb” frequent. Many closures of restaurants. Long lines for ride tickets.
Beth Cassidy — Google review
It was nice and clean. A little small for the price but the kids had fun. They were ready to go after a couple hours. There were some things not open since we went at an off-peak time. I appreciated the short lines, but again, we went on a weekday.
Megan McClintic — Google review
Sadly, we did not plan this trip since we were traveling for Cheer Competition. However, it was a much needed pit stop. The sky's were gloomy; it was raining on and off; therefore, everything was shut down. Restaurants were open, the view was amazing, and this would be an amazing place to be on a brighter day!
*Mom Tip* No matter the weather, this is another wonderful spot for family photos. Bring a photographer with you for those Kodak Moments 📸
Pros:
Plenty Parking ✔️
Multiple Restaurants ✔️
Clean Restrooms ✔️
Adrienne P — Google review
Very nice boardwalk! Lots of carnival games, restaurants, and a small aquarium. There are also several fairly large rides to enjoy! Nice place to visit with family, friends, or a date. There is music that goes on occasionally as well. Entry is free, and there is free side walk parking, however, this can get full quick. Would recommend coming early or using paid parking garage/lots, which are about $10.00.
Krishna Paul — Google review
Parking cost $8, and you had to pay for each individual ride or buy an all day pass. We got the all day pass and found that it wasn’t worth it because most of the rides were broken, and the pass did not include zip line or aquarium. The board walk is very nice, and has a good overview of the bay and I did enjoy the aquarium. It’s a good place for the little ones, the rides are not of very high intensity.
Queen Blossom — Google review
Amazing place! Kids loved it!! Lines for rides aren't too bad and for 5 wrists bands to ride all day only cost $150!! Only thing I didn't like was the prices for snacks/drinks: hot dog was 7.50 I think and a bottle of water was around 4 & etc!! But everything else was great!! The Aquarium restaurant was great!! Fast, friendly and great food!!
Brittney Jackson — Google review
It’s been 20 years since last visit. So much has changed, but for the good. Improved a lot more than I remember. Many things to view and visit.
Love the new tenants that are placed among the boardwalk. A must revisit since new hotels and other businesses in the area.
ROY TREVINO — Google review
Nice place to visit. It was an extremely hot day and a lot was closed, but we enjoyed our visit. We decided to get our caricatures done. It looks NOTHING like us 😂, but the girls were very sweet and enjoyed our time there. The aquarium is cool and reasonably priced. Also a good place to get out of the heat. Petting the stingrays was a blast! Ate lunch at Landry’s because most of the other restaurants were closed. It is expensive but very good food. Overall we enjoyed our visit to Kemah!
Brandy Rae — Google review
A little park that has characters of the past.
You can really tell the decades of design that went into this boardwalk, there’s an old fashion feel to it.
Ocean view is spectacular and you can really see off to the horizon.
Parking is a bit complex so be prepared to pay if you can’t find any spots!
Kevin Ma (Myles) — Google review
Too pricey for me. Two of the rides weren't working and the employees looked worn out. I'd go back just for the kids but for me it wasn't that great. It's got it's scenic views but there's not much to entertain myself with. I don't drink and I didn't ride the rides. It's more for younger people. I'm old already. 😆
Sundra Deleon — Google review
The Kemah Boardwalk is a theme park in Kemah, Texas, near Houston, Texas. The Boardwalk is built entirely along the shores of Galveston Bay and Clear Lake and is home to a collection of rides, midway games, attractions, a boutique hotel, multiple shops etc. There is no charge to walk around on the boardwalk. Tickets for rides can be purchased individually or all-day ride passes are available. It is a nice place to visit as a group of friends or family. We enjoyed our visit. The sunset was definitely worth it.
Area: Vast area, with lots of people visiting here, throughout the year.
Ambience: Good.
Location: Easy to reach.
Cleanliness: The area is very well maintained and clean.
Entry fee: Entry is free but the rides are for a charge.
Parking: Ample parking spots available.
Overall we had a good time, the few hours that we spent at this location. Will recommend this place for visits with friends and family.
Manu Kuriachen — Google review
Super cute area. I went for a run through the area and then later at night took my dog for a walk. Tons of neat little shops all around. Beautiful views along the boardwalk!
KRYS R — Google review
We went last Saturday and although we had a great time during the day we were disappointed that stuff were getting closed down by 8pm even though they close at 10 and the boardwalk was packed. Not sure why it would especially on a Saturday evening. Other than that it was good.
Nancy Hernandez — Google review
Another tourist spot! ✨ A good place to go with family on a weekend or even friends. Lots of good variety of restaurant to choose from. Rides are working when we visited. It was a little gloomy so it’s very windy by the seawall. Other than that, this is a one good place!
ExplorewithRih — Google review
Family friendly, something for the thrill seekers and the mosey around and chill. Never enough time to enjoy the variety of food options and various live attractions as well as the view from boardwalk.
Recommend to check if there are any deals for wristbands. We truly enjoyed the evening and are looking forward to a future trip.
Stephanie Brown — Google review
We went on a Monday morning and they had no games or extra stuff like gift shops open. We only did rides. Rides are reasonable and bout 30 for a unlimited wrist band. Zipline is $10 per a person or 2.for 18. Traffic gets REALLY CRAZY
Amanda Kneeland — Google review
Nice place to visit. It was an extremely hot day, and a lot was closed, but we enjoyed our visit. You have to pay if you want to enjoy the rides—$30.00 for each adult, which is worth it. If you see the sunset, you will definitely get a memorable experience at 𝐊𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐇 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐊!
Onur Oksuz — Google review
If you're looking for a fun-filled day by the sea, don't miss out on this. Kemah boardwalk is the place to go and have some fun we drove from Dallas and spen the weekend they have everything From thrilling rides to delicious food options and breathtaking views of the Gulf Coast, this place has it all. The atmosphere is lively, the staff is friendly, and there's something for everyone, whether you're a thrill-seeker or just looking to relax and enjoy the ocean breeze. Definitely worth a visit for a fantastic seaside experience! We purchased a day pass my kids loved it.
Neida Bnlla — Google review
Saw Ryan Trajan do a review on this and since I just went, I’ll do it too. Went on a Wednesday at noon in November so it wasn’t crowded at all. Rides were fun and the loop ride wasn’t scary as thought. We went to the aquarium for lunch and it was delicious. Our waiter was very nice. The ocean view was beautiful and the breeze was amazing. I ended up getting a sweatshirt from there. Great vacation spot. 10/10 would love to go back!
The Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum is a great place to learn about the offshore oil and gas industry. The museum is housed in a retired rig, making it a unique experience. There is a lot of informative equipment on display, making it easy to learn about drilling in the Gulf. Visitors will also appreciate the educational programs offered at the museum.
VERY good museum! Show/tell everything you ever wanted to know about offshore drilling! And it all takes place on an actual former drilling rig! Plan on at least between 1-2 hours. Well worth your time.
Cindy Dietz — Google review
A fun and educational place for adults and kids. You'll be surprised that crude oil isn't just sitting. It's being manufactured by nature over 100's of years. Some of the rigs out at sea are standing on platforms as tall as the empire state building. The museum could use some updating (and a little marketing and programming would bring up attendance) but we enjoyed.
D Koegel — Google review
For those in the industry, a great educational tool to show your kids the biz. Surprisingly has a good amount of visitors. There’s 3 levels and a 15 minute video. Two outdoor levels to visit. Parking is $16 in adjacent lot. $2.25/hour on the street.
Grandpa HC — Google review
This is a must see museum! Make sure you pay $5 extra for the audio device. There aren't many people inside to ask questions.
Very detailed and thoughtful laid out exhibit to explain how we get oil out of the ground.
You get to see all the parts of the process. The scale models inside of all the platforms were amazing!
It's 3 levels with steep stairs but they have added an elevator
You get to go outside on top and feel what it's like to work on a rig.
Jim Palmer — Google review
It is a super interesting place. I had no idea of the technis and technology that the oil and gas industry came up with. I liked all the miniature models. The only thing is that the place actually smells like oil; by the end of the tour I was starting to feel kind of dizzy.
Overall very interesting and informative.
Isaac Ramos — Google review
A really educational and interesting museum! Three floors of information, a 15 minute video available to describe all procedures on oil and petroleum production and mainly the drilling, interactive features, real equipment to touch, audio descriptions of the museum, pictures of the real plant when in use years ago, self pace tour, highly recommended!
Cristina Cardiel — Google review
A small, interesting and educational museum, which provides insight into the oil drilling rigs.
It has some mock-ups , video tutorials and charts to explain equipment , machinery used in the real world drilling and oil mining.
It is a quick tour museum which is nice to experience place for people interested in oceans, mining and huge machinery. This place provides information about the past, evolution of the process, time and complexity involved in it.
Don’t expect too much, rather a quick exposure to the above mentioned.
Sumanth Reddy — Google review
Great experience. I have kids and a grandson that work on or around them, so it was cool to see one.
Mark Plowman — Google review
Retired oil rig was very interesting. Is ADA accessible and has an elevator for multiple floors. Reasonable price for admission. Various nearby parking lots to look for a space but was expensive to park (about 23 dollars. Two blocks away from the Strand. Educational.
TAMMY KASZINSKI — Google review
The good: Very informative . Good info on oil offshore business. Loved all the videos and miniatures. If you are disabled there is a working elevator so that was definitely a plus. The bad: Unfortunately the birds had gotten to the outside of the facility and very gross. Muggy on the inside and stinks.
Nicole R Bass — Google review
This decommissioned jack up rig is a converted museum offering a replete look at the world of offshore drilling. If you may try to read every bit of information allow for several hours, but even a few minutes spent there and you will come away having learned something. All the displays are quite informative and detailed. Speaking of info... the nearby parking is not cheap if you use the adjacent lots.
Karl Breneisen — Google review
We had a good time exploring the museum. It has 3 air conditioned levels with many educational exhibits, and some interesting outside exhibits. You can also see the Battleship Texas in drydock from the rig.
Steven Spencer — Google review
I give it a 4 because I was bored out of my gourd however my husband enjoyed it a lot.
I think I would go there again depending upon who I was with. If they would enjoy it I would be OK with returning. There actually were some interesting things there just too much for me
Wanda coleman — Google review
The Ocean Star is retired jack-up drilling rig that operated in the Gulf of Mexico from 1969 to 1984 and drilled over 200 wells during that timeframe. In 1995, the OEC purchased the Ocean Star, and after lengthy refurbishment, opened it as a museum in 1997.
The museum is designed to be a self-guided facility with videos, information, interactive exhibits throughout, and takes most visitors about 1.5 hours to tour completely.
I visited this Museum with my family. it is a small museum for the number of activities happening in the offshore oil industry, but a very good insight for those who are not familiar with the Operations of Offshore Oil exploration, drilling and production. Having worked in the industry for long, I could really appreciate the scaled models, true in shape to the real versions, covering almost all the major areas. A good opportunity to see what is happening, which people get no chance to know or visit being offshore or mostly under water. It is also a chance to visit an actual drilling rig as the whole facility is located on it, A must see for those new entrants in this area of work.
I understand that the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum is available for weddings, corporate conferences, luncheons, dinners, and family reunions. Overnight Camp is also offered on the fourth Friday or fourth Saturday of each month for groups of 17 or more.
Sunil Kumar — Google review
Good museum. Fun for me given my 37 years in the industry working for Schlumberger.
One of my old coworker friends is in one of the video presentations 😀
Roy Houston — Google review
José and Gabe are great tour guides for the rig museum. They have a lot of knowledge and do a great job explaining the information. The views from the top are pretty cool. We highly recommend a visit.
Kristen Kelly — Google review
Visiting the Houston Texas area with refineries everywhere, we wanted to learn more about the oil industry. Overall, we enjoyed a visit to Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig.
Pros: Museum is a small, 3 story drilling platform anchored in Galveston port, close to the cruise terminal. The museum only charges a small fee and staff was very friendly. Visitors can easily get a basic understanding about the history and mechanics of oil drilling in about an hour. Actual equipment is displayed, and there is an introductory movie. From the gangway leading up to the museum and the outside areas, visitors have a beautiful view of the passing sightseeing and fishing boats and a large number of pelicans sitting on the nearby rocks. When we visited, there was plenty of cheap street parking close by.
Cons: There is a large amount of reading throughout the museum, and it could be tedious. If I went back, I would probably spend the extra money for the audio guide. The air conditioning is really loud. Why do I care? When the air came on, it became really difficult to hear the video clips playing throughout the museum unless you are standing super close. The museum feels a little dated and in my opinion, the large gallery of famous Texas oil men and innovators was somewhat strange to me. Naturally, the display puts a very positive spin on the environmental impact of drilling.
Overall, I would be recommend for anyone with an interest in science.
Susanne Brown — Google review
Very well-done display of the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig. Three floors of information, both inside and out. It was better than we expected...thank you for making it a wonderful experience!
The Strand is a historic street in Galveston, Texas. It is home to many businesses, restaurants, and art galleries. The Strand is also the location of the Grand 1894 Opera House.
Enjoyed the walk lots of places for food and shopping.
Sonali Mehta — Google review
Always a good time.
Brooks Wildlife — Google review
I love downtown Galveston! The architecture is beautiful! Lots of great shops and bars.
Miriam Nordstrom — Google review
The ice cream is always good. I got mint chocolate chip, hubby got banana walnut. Had to get taffy.
Redona Anderson — Google review
Had a blast! Lots of beer and shops to go to!
Family fun!
Mike Anderson — Google review
It's a good time. Chocolate shops, ice-cream shops, Otis Spunkmeyer cookies, beef jerky shop, souvenirs.... anything a tourist could want!
Branana D — Google review
So happy they stopped letting the fake bikes (slingshots) block up the strand.
Pmt — Google review
Go to The Strand during off season. Not as crowded. Great shops and foods.
mdnghtsun37 — Google review
Great places everywhere. Would go back to shop and eat anytime.
Billy King — Google review
Love it here. Great selection of shops. You have to stop by the candy stores and beef jerky outlet.
Nikki Durham — Google review
Yes it's expensive but it is like all souvenirs shops and some food and candy . But I loved it all
Jaidynn F (Jay) — Google review
Definitely a must if you're visiting Galveston! Great jobs and novelty stores! Bars if you're into that sorta thing. It was all dressed up for Mardi Gras when we went. There is a huge variety of very unique items, but you do see a lot of cheap repeat touristy merch that you can find anywhere.
My favorite places were:
La King's Confectionery! Their malt shakes and ice cream are incredible, and you can actually watch them make candy in the back! The chocolates and fudge are also good, and there's a lot of novelty or vintage candies.
A Charmed Life Jewelry had some really cool metal art that we ended up purchasing. I'm a huge dragon fan, and there are several cool dragon sculptures inside!
Bunch'a Cool Stuff: had some hilarious shirts.
Also, snap a picture of the giant word art! :D
Jennette Brown — Google review
Lots of interesting small shops. Many are typical tourist traps so pay attention to item quality. Parking can be a hassle so going mid-day during the week will help. It's all walkable but the street corners are NOT ADA so getting around will be difficult for the mobility impaired.
Numerous places to eat in the area.
All things considered, it's a decent place to burn a day.
don jollota — Google review
Pretty expensive shops but nice places to see and visit
Noya Bonshtein — Google review
Always a good time at The Strand.
Dining, shops, galleries, live music all walkable.
Often special events too
Sharon Hoyt — Google review
Very interesting place. Not your everyday shopping area.
The Bishop’s Palace was built in 1892 and is a historical landmark that survived Hurricane Ike in 2008. The mansion is decorated with ornate wood carvings, stained glass windows, and rare woods and bronze dragons on its exterior. It spans a whopping 19,082 square feet with spaces of spectacular opulence.
Fantastic historic estate. Tons of history from the dawn of Galveston till my. The tours are very straightforward and the device they give You is very easy to use. Definitely recommend checking this place out for anyone who is interested in history or architecture or if you're in the area and looking for something to learn
Wisco Simple — Google review
This place was unknown to us. Our youngest daughter came across it while they were out exploring alone and it was well worth visiting.
It seemed like a palace it was so cool on the outside and the history and architecture and marble fireplaces were so awesome to see.
We went to several places this week while in Galveston and this was probably my favorite.
Felisa Kay Chaloupek — Google review
The Bishop's Palace is definetly worth seeing. The grandness of this place is amazing for back when it was built. The wood work is beautiful. The staircase is so neat and the big windows to let in sunlight. Each room has its own fireplace. So glad this place survived the hurricane of the early 1900's. This self guided tour is a definite go if you enjoy seeing historical sights.
Lori McCaffrey — Google review
Very interesting audio tour. It's $15 per adult $9 for children. 2 floors of the home are open for a self guided audio tour. Friendly staff and engaging facts about the home.
Stephanie Hannan — Google review
Quite an exquisite house to visit. It is mostly unfurnished as they only want to have pieces that belonged to the actual residents. You get an audio guide device which talks about the main rooms and gives some interesting information and otherwise you are on your own to tour. Allow about an hour.
Michael Miller — Google review
This is a must see every time we are in Galveston. It has one of the best self-guided audio tours and is easy to use. Make sure to stop by the gift shop on the way out. Nice, clean restrooms.
David Brackett — Google review
The tickets were 15 for an adult and 12 for youth.
A self-guided tour takes you through 12 rooms of this huge mention.
It's quite fascinating to see this beautiful house with murals.
Tatiana Pak — Google review
Good interior of the palace. One of the main attractions in Galveston. Fee is 15NZD. No parking. Just park by the roadside if any. Learn about the history of the father. Nice palace for picturess
AHMAD FARIT BIN MAZLAN — Google review
History that continues on. Bishop house is amazing in details. The craftsmanship that was used in construction of this structure is absolutely beautiful. Stained glass windows are gorgeous. Suprising to see a walk in shower not sure when it was put in. The paintings were really nice. If you have the time it is worth the trip. Go slow and get your moneys worth.
Velcro 1DOG — Google review
This is a beautiful place to visit and learn the history of Galveston Island. I grew up close, and this was the first time I had ever been inside. The wife and I love visiting the historical places when we take a trip. This is a great place to visit, and you learn a lot and how it helped shape Galveston.
Razor's Armory (Razor's Armory) — Google review
From what we saw in the gift shop, and on the patio this place is definitely very cool! We didn’t have the chance to do the tour this day but we will definitely be back to do the double tour of Bishop Palace and Moody Mansion. The grounds, patio and gift shop are good enough to peak your interest. The architecture is also exquisite!
Andy Valdez — Google review
We’ve been here twice and love it! I really like that the tour is at your own pace, so you can take time to admire or go back to certain things. We bought tickets in advance online, which cut our wait time down to nothing - we were also one of the first ones there which helped a ton too.
Anna Blaske — Google review
We arrived just as they opened for the day. So we had the place to roam by ourselves for a while. The guided tour system lets you go at your own pace. The staff are super friendly and informative. Truly amazing building. Also a huge selection of gifts in the gift shop.
Andrew Prather — Google review
Exquisite workmanship and art surviving many storms, self guided tour was lovely. We even got to see the butler areas with lifts- it’s a lot to manage a home with over 50 rooms! Architectural historians list the Bishop’s Palace as one of the most significant of Victorian residences in the country. Even the chapel was gorgeous with stained glass, carvings, sculptures, and paintings. We got the Package deal to see this and Moody Mansion, and well worth it! Gift shop was also amazing in the basement.
Kat L — Google review
This place was amazing. Enjoyed the tour people are friendly. The shop is amazing even the teenager loved it. Definitely if you got to Galveston, you need to come here.
lori fair — Google review
Amazing house. Great tour. You get little audio guides to take with you. The architecture is amazing. Couldn't get enough of all the woodwork. Amazing piece of history.
Marcus Cox — Google review
What a beautifully preserved piece of time. The house itself is exquisite and the self paced tour was wonderful. They give you a little audio device, you simply punch in the number of the room you are in and a narration is given on the history, whose room it was, what kind of wood is used, the various object found in the room, renovations , so much great knowledge is imparted which I found very interesting. In the basement is a great gift shop with postcards. Definitely check this out when you are in Galveston.
Alissa Christine — Google review
Great place to visit on a rainy day in Galveston. We were each given our own audio device to do the self guided tour and could take as much time as we wanted to admire the architecture. I wish we could have accessed the third floor, but that is saved for special tours. I hope they are able to raise the funds needed to make necessary improvements to preserve the estate!
Rachel Menon — Google review
This is an extravagant & gorgeous mansion. Directions were tricky to start but with the help of other visitors I found my way! The Gift Shop is amazing!
Lisa Shaw — Google review
Absolutely beautiful!! we really enjoyed visiting. Love that all the furniture and accessories are original to the home.
Kathy McLeod — Google review
First time visiting one of the historic houses in Galveston. The Bishops Palace was interesting to hear the self guided tour description of architecture and the history of this house. Lots of interesting woodwork.
The Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry is a convenient and free mode of transportation for both passengers and cars between Port Bolivar and Galveston Island. Operating 24/7, the ferry service occasionally adds more vessels to accommodate high traffic, ensuring minimal wait times. Offering a relaxing and picturesque journey, it provides an opportunity to admire the scenic views of the Galveston area from the water. Visitors can witness dolphins, seagulls, pigeons, and pelicans during the ride.
Nice ride! Mini-T Campervan rolls easy on and off Ferry's taking little space, this ferry ride is free!
DLM-Distribution Campervans — Google review
Ferry was not very clean and had an unpleasant bathroom like sewage smell. Of course this isn’t supposed to be a luxury ride, so expectations are that of taking any public transportation.
Ferry was easy to get on and easy to get off. Being able to see up top was also very cool, even though we travelled at night.
Chaotic Explorer — Google review
From Galveston, we arrived around 11am on a Saturday and it only took about 15 minutes to board. Efficient staff. You can walk out of your car and go up to the deck to have nice views. Awesome service from the department of Transportation.
janeatte — Google review
Walk on Only- ONE HOUR WAIT TIME. If you want to ride the Ferry for any reason other than business, walk on without your vehicle. The wait times are horrible. The website does not give a schedule because they can not. There are 5 lanes that are filled, and each lane is filled at to wait for the ferries. Then each lane boards until the ferry is full, so lane 5 waits an hour.
Jaclynn Jackson — Google review
It is not a quick process. Much faster to drive around Galveston bay.
Waited over an hour to get on the ferry. The ride is quick- 18 minutes. You can get out and see the water. Back in your car. Offload to the road in Bolivar.
Wait in traffic for 2 hours to get on the interstate
Kazli Fitch — Google review
The wait is very long yet I knew what we signed up for. Clean bathrooms and great looking spots. My children and I spotted many dolphins while is always fun to watched. Enjoyed seeing the seagulls ride in the boat air. 🚢 was confused why all staff had all faced fully covered etc. Yet idk maybe still company policy.
Cherie ?B.B.? Shaw — Google review
First time going, lots of cars but very quick. The staff was wonderful and helpful. Speedy quick and the workers ran the Dewitt Greer like a well oiled machine. Very cool, recommend trying it at least once. Dolphins 🐬🐬🐬 popping out of the water alongside the ferry! Seagulls, and pigeons hanging out on the boat. And the pelicans were also cruising alongside and diving down into the water catching fish! Very relaxing and fun.
cHubby Love1 — Google review
Never again... if you think you are going to have a quick ferry ride to Galveston..
Think again... you most likely will wait HOURS in your parked car with angry people all around you... and I mean HOURS... just to get on the Ferry. Lunch becomes dinner and then you will be stressing the whole time knowing you have a long wait back. Galveston just isn't worth THIS fiasco of a badly managed port. They do not have enough ferries operating for this bologna.
Also... Oh I dont know.. Once you are in line...you are stuck. They really should have a warning signs of what the wait times are way back on the road giving people the option of choosing NOT to go to Galveston if they don't want to sit in their car for hours.
Keston Ott-Dahl — Google review
They don’t have any calculations to how and how many vehicles should be send on a Ferry. Some lane goes through faster than others. I am wonder why !!!!
Sara Kia — Google review
We saw dolphins 🐬
We went very early in the morning ☀️ so we didn’t have to wait for too to get in. It’s a quick trip
Kid loves it!
Celia Villegas, Realtor — Google review
I have been riding this ferry ever since I was a little girl. I have always enjoyed the ride as an adult until today. I was randomly selected twice for my car to be inspected by homeland security. I understand that they are to keep our ferry and ports safe. I have been in Galveston all weekend and took the ferry. To get pulled over twice in both trips today was a little extreme.. I will not be riding the ferry anymore in Galveston. I felt like I was being picked on. How does one person get selected twice in one day to search the car. May I remind you that nothing was found the first or second time they searched.
Court J. — Google review
They definitely need a better system. We waited for hours to get on while rows that just pulled up got on…and they were not the medical row.
This summer we were here and on several occasions we waited for more than 3 hours to board each way.
I realize it’s free but you should never have to wait this long.
Not a pleasant experience!!!!
Tamara Rhodes — Google review
1st ever riding was on Sunday afternoon. Boy someone needs to warn tourists how long it can take. 2.5 hrs
▪︎When we finally got on, after the wait. I asked a man (Employee), how long it takes to get to other side. He joking said " ▪︎It was a 3 hour tour", sorry I missed the joke but my husband git it, lol. The employee did tell me where the handicap restroom was.
▪︎Front left corner of the ferry, Thank God, because boy this body could not have made it up those stairs, I would have been in trouble.
At least the 2nd time we took it, a day later it was short & sweet.
Karen Howard — Google review
Super fun experience. Once the Ferry begins to move you can get out of your car and walk around. There are restrooms and an upper level you can walk around. We saw dolphins while crossing. The ferry is free by the way!
Daniel S — Google review
Great little 16 minute jaunt across the bay, no charge, wait time was reasonable. Well organized event. What’s there to not like? You are allowed to get out of your vehicle once the ferry starts. Seagulls and dolphins along the way. We made the mistake of returning to Katy via 87 and 10, and it took a lot longer to get home.
Jeff Gaudreau — Google review
Yesterday was HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Arrived to the ferry area at 230pm!!!! Long long long long long long long LINE!!! Horrible! My girls had bad fit!!!!!! For hours really!!!! Finally got on ferry at 530pm, arrives Galveston ferry almost 6pm!!!
SMH Never happen to me like this before. Always up to one hour most of time that I do understand!!! but over 4 hours?!?! Crazy!!!!!
That is unacceptable!!!!
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Pls fix that situation to make sure not happen again.
anna culp — Google review
Long wait due to long line sometimes to get onto ferry if you’re driving but otherwise it’s quick, easy and free!
Ashley Nicole — Google review
Totally forgot to review this place back in 2019 when I visited it, doing it now. Arrived at 1.00pm took nearly 2 hours of wait time, but wanted the kids to enjoy their ferry ride. Waited at the end kids had fun didn’t get down at the other end of beach just returned. Ferry ride is free of cost only if u hav patience to wait.
P E — Google review
What a joke the Port Bolivar side employees are. Good job Texas DOT. They’re lazy and playing around letting people cut in line and look so lost they can’t concentrate. Sitting here as they do a horrible job loading and letting others cut in line they obviously know. Totally unprofessional crew on Bolivar side and something needs to be done because this is ridiculous. No wonder it takes so long on this side because your crew sucks and they’re children! Texas do better than this it’s ridiculous and if you high horses would go out there and observe youd see for your damn self how awful and disgusting this side is because of WHO YOU HIRED!
Debra King — Google review
Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry
I can only give them 2stars why? Yes depending on season and time of day it can take you 2 to 3hours to get on this I understand. It years since I was back. Now it seems the people working at the crossing are private security however how can you take them serious. They dress / wear their work uniform sloppy. They sit and smoke they don't act seriousthey don't do a rofesional check people smore and use e-sigs the most embarrassing part. THEY DONT!!! check the bottom of vehicles because they only have one mirror and ITS BROKEN! and they have not bought them a new one, they really don't even check they need to bring back the gov security they started with way back. Can't give them a five star on this. However the view is beautiful
A AP — Google review
While visiting Galveston, took the free ferry ride. Was very windy, but nice day.
Gator Country is an excellent wildlife rescue center that offers a variety of attractions and activities to visitors. The park is renowned for its warm and welcoming staff, as well as the diverse range of creatures on display. One particularly popular attraction is the Gator Boat Tour, which takes visitors through stunning scenery in hopes of spotting alligators in their natural habitat. Despite there being no guarantees regarding sightings, many guests find the boat trip enjoyable nonetheless.
We will forever cherish our visit to Gator Country. We took our 3 year old who is obsessed with reptiles and he had a great time. My husband turned into a kid and wanted to touch every single animal that we were allowed to touch. The guides we had were amazing, I cannot say enough good things about them, they made our visit special and were amazing to our toddler. Our 3 year old was the first to touch a snake thanks to one of the guides who made us all feel comfortable right away. The place itself is a bit old and the bathrooms could use some help but the visit was very worth it. The day we went was very cold so they didn't have afternoon shows, however it didn't take away from the fun, my son, husband and I enjoyed feeding the gators a lot and learning about all the precious reptiles they take care of. A must visit from Houston, specially for kids and all reptile lovers. So many gators and awesome animals, very educational as well.
Mafer Ugarte — Google review
A great place to see alligators. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. This place has just about everything. You have all kind of reptiles and even cold beer. What more could you ask for, oh a military discount which they do offer.
Joseph Davis — Google review
The prices were decent. There was plenty of gators to look at and the whole experience to get to get in the water with the baby gators was amazing! The kids loved that part! They also enjoyed feeding the gators and turtles! The food part of the place was really disappointing as they didn't have many options and the meals only came with plain lays. My advice would be to eat before or after. My sausage link didn't even come with bbq sauce which is why I had gotten it. So food all together was disappointing. But the kids had fun and that's all that counts. Oh and there's also a splashpad that the kids enjoyed as well! Had a broken water thing on it but still was fun for the kids to cool off afterwards!
Heather Jackson — Google review
Accompanied my daughter to a field trip here, and these people are so friendly and informative. TONS of gators that you can FEED! It was such an amazing experience, and we are planning on going again.
Bubba Rodriguez — Google review
We had a great visit to Gator Country! This is a great park with friendly staff and lots to see! We also went on the Gator Boat Tour - although you aren't guaranteed seeing gators - the boat trip is beautiful and worth it. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit!
Michelle Downey — Google review
We took our teenagers here and we all had such a blast! Love how you can walk where ever and can take your time! And we were even able to bring our Australian Shepherd in (on a leash) 🙃 Both kids had enough guts to hold a snake for the 1st time!!!! Great family fun totally worth the trip and $$
Elizabeth Rhodes — Google review
We hadn't planned in advance to stop here but when we saw about it on our way we were intrigued to view the wildlife here. Unfortunately I had some difficulty finding it due to construction on I-10. However, I am glad we did make it here. Saw many gators and other very interesting creatures such as big tortoises, snakes, and goats. Staffers were friendly and were knowledgeable and entertaining during the scheduled "gator show." It was too bad we did not get to see the two biggest and most famous gators due to them hiding out from the heat, but I understand the need to respect their behavior and not force things on them. Admission was worth it in part because we know the price goes to conservation and education. They have a small food counter, but we didn't have anything to eat there. There also are different options for different ways to feed gators or have a "bird encounter." Glad we visited here. Maybe we will come back some time when it's a little cooler, since most of the attractions are outside, and then maybe we could meet the two "star" gators.
Derek Gantt — Google review
I will come back. Children like this place so much. The staff here helps children to pet the animals like snake, python, rabbit, dragon, small alligator... There also have tortoises, goat, chicken, and venomous snakes. You can buy food to feed alligators. 12 o'clock is the time of alligator show. You should be here at that time. You will have to pay a little bit more if you buy tickets by card. See the bill in the attached photo. It would take 4 hours playing here
Tu Le — Google review
It’s an experience for sure… Lots of gators of different varieties and even a ‘petting zoo’ for the kids, some goats behind an enclosure and turtles roaming in their area.
Looks like some nice updates to the area have been made(new decking and MC area.)
Beer was cold and reasonably priced for a bucket for the adults. Sno cones at $5 seemed a little overpriced for what you get.
Staff was nice and the noon show was informative, unfortunately didn’t include any feeding, told the alligator are still a little sluggish from the winter.
Splash pad was nice for the kids to cool off but had to walk all the way to the reptile house for the restroom. The one close by, was closed.
Oh and the gator scare…
Scott Starr — Google review
This place is amazing for all ages. We had a wonderful time with the animals and the encounters offered. We went and stayed for at least three hours and could have stayed longer if it hadn’t been so hot outside. They do have air conditioned buildings as well. Overall, this was a wonderful place to go.
Stacie Campbell — Google review
We had a great experience here at Gator Country with all the kids and of course, gators😬. They're well gated to protect kids and adults from being in direct contact with the gators.. They accommodated Gator Country with a place to eat, relax, play on the playground with your kids, and there's an open area where you can feed the tortoise. Love it love it!! Just make sure you're supervising your kids.
Rontunya Davis — Google review
Great experience, they have a sort of Petting zoo, consisting of chickens, goats, ducks, tortoises, birds (extra to see them), lots of snakes and more! I recommend buying the food for the goats, tortoises if you personally like them, and trying the bird stick - the gator food isn’t really worth it and the gators don’t care for it much - the animal’s living conditions also aren’t very good at all, but they had a live show and it was super cool, they told fun stories about it and great workers!
Shayan — Google review
We had a great time. The weather wasn’t great so there weren’t any people there, which was awesome.
The people working were excellent. They answered a lot of questions and we learned quite a bit just through casual conversation.
The guy in the main building with all the snakes was super nice and very informative.
We will definitely come back on a better weather day so we can see the show. (Too cold for the alligators today.)
Kristine Taube — Google review
Fantastic experience! We got to feed the alligators, tortoises and even some chickens, goats, geese and emus! Wading with the baby alligators was super fun. They're stronger than you'd expect! The show itself is very informative. In the main building you can interact with other reptiles, snakes, bearded dragons, and more. Great place to visit with the family and to get kids introduced to certain animals, teach them how to properly handle them and possibly lose the fear of some.
Nina Garza — Google review
We had a fantastic experience! They don't just have alligators, but also tortoises and even some chickens, goats, geese and emus! At the entrance you buy dolifferent kinds of feed for all the animals. Wading with the baby alligators was super fun, but be aware they're stronger than you'd expect! The alligator show is very informative and impressive. The owner was wearing a shirt that said "quick hands or no hands", which was very fitting after seeing how he was handling the gators. In the main building you can interact with other reptiles, snakes, bearded dragons, and more. It's a great place to visit with the family and to get kids introduced to these animals.
Nina Kern — Google review
Don't fall in! No joke! The experience was awesome but there were a few rotten boards. If you go, which I do recommend, I suggest you look where you step and teach the little ones to do the same.
John Doyle — Google review
Oh my goodness. It surpassed any and all expectations. I brought my grandbabies out and it was amazing. I asked the staff their names AND I really wished I could remember them all BECAUSE from the intial encounter at the front till the end it was absolutely incredible. Eddie was a standout for us and Kevin with his grandparents made it extra special for us. I had the sweetest young lady offer to take a picture with me and the boys, thank you, thank you. We saw her later and she gave us the same exceptional service with the snakes. Before we left the boys all got the best hug from Eddie and memories that will live on way after this old granny is gone. Absolutely the best trip ever I have had with my boys.
Tammy — Google review
We had a great time. The kids loved it. Best part is being able to feed the gators. The show is pretty funny also. The owner let the kids know they should stay in school or they might end up in the water with a 14 foot gator... lol. He looks like he is doing ok though!
The McFaddin-Ward House Historic Museum is a stunning example of beaux arts architecture, furnished in a period style that provides visitors with a glimpse into early Beaumont life. The museum offers guided tours and exhibits, including the opportunity to explore all three floors and the carriage house on a docent-led tour. Those who prefer to explore independently can still enjoy taking in the first floor and carriage house free of charge.
This house is gorgeous !! Highly recommend you to go and visit this historical home. A+
Roxana Corralejo — Google review
A great location full of interesting Beaumont history. I highly recommend taking the docent led tour. I brought a group here for a day outing and the staff were very warm and welcoming. All were very knowledgeable and full of information. The McFaddin- Ward House was an incredible sight to behold, so many cool things to see and as you walk through you can imagine life in the early days of Beaumont's growth.
Amber Walker — Google review
My wife and I attended a free open house tour of the first floor just before Christmas. A lot of people were there, so they limited each group to about 10 people. A small group of musicians as well as carolers were there to entertain people as they waited in line.
The house is amazing and the docents were very knowledgeable about its history. Each room was decorated for the holidays and all of the items were original to the McFaddin-Ward family.
Now I'm looking forward to another visit to tour the entire house. It truly is a treasure.
Steven Stafford — Google review
Overwhelmingly beautiful and the stories of this family are incredible! The gardens are so well kept and the home itself is such a grand sight to see! Definitely a place to stop and hear about one of the most influential families of the area.
Sophia Bouey — Google review
A beautiful home and well-maintained grounds. They have a friendly staff. Events are regularly held here to involve the community. I look forward to visiting when the house reopens and attending future events.
Jennifer G. Thompson — Google review
Gorgeous house! Everyone was so friendly and had so much information to share. Amazing place!
Melanie Caddel — Google review
What a beautiful home! And even the self guided tour which only gets you the 1st floor and the carriage house, was an amazing thing to see and free! I will be back for the docent tour which will get you all 3 floors and the carriage house, free as well. Merry Christmas!
Laura Clingman — Google review
We absolutely loved the tour, and the history is amazing. Thank you so much, and we look forward to returning soon to enjoy the beauty.
Sely Garcia — Google review
I had a chance to visit the McFaddin-Ward House Museum and I loved the experience. Admission to this museum is FREE. The attendants at the museum were very knowledgeable and helpful. The security guard at the house was a wealth of information and was very thorough in his explanations of the property. This museum tells the history of the McFaddins who made their name in Beaumont. This museum is also not for children under 8, as there are many original pieces in the property.
Stephanie Willis — Google review
This place always has super cute events from picnics on the lawn to decking the entire house inside and out for Christmas. If you haven't attended one of their event or taken a tour of the house get yourself down to McFaddin-Ward house!
Reyann Gonzales — Google review
Really nice tour!! Learned a lot about a town that is not consider similar to houston!!! I often visit Mcfaddin beach that’s named after the family.. So now I can put the two together!! Beautiful and interesting history.. So if u are passing Beaumont I recommend that u pay a visit.. but make sure u are going turn their open hours!! The tour is free as well
Sea Rim State Park is a nature lover's paradise located close to the Texas and Louisiana Coast, offering visitors 5 miles of beautiful beach and fantastic opportunities for bird watching, nature walks, and wildlife viewing. The park boasts an excellent combination of marshland and beach, where you can watch shorebirds in their natural habitat before heading down to the stunning beach area.
This is a must! Small Texas state park nestled on the Gulf coast near Port Arthur. Stock up first, as it's not super close to gas stations, stores, etc. This park has miles of beach you can walk along. The park staff are excellent, friendly and very helpful. There is a great parking lot for day use. Overnight camping on the beach is an option here - even for RVs. I saw Class A, B, C RVs camping on the beach here. There are also RV sites with electric and water. The RV dump station is across the state highway on the Marsh side of this park where there is a canoe/kayak launch area. They are available for rent on the Marsh side. Get an annual Texas State Parks Pass - it's worth it! Reserve the RV campsites online on the official website.
Dan K — Google review
Wonderful state park, clean campground and miles of beaches to enjoy! There were only two other campers when we were there. Beach is a darker sand and it is quite wild, waters also somewhat darker color. Nevertheless, this is an exceptional place to visit an enjoy an untouched beach, which is rare nowadays. We swam in the ocean and water was warm (end of August). I highly recommend it if you enjoy nature (including some big mosquitoes!)
Peter Hey (RV PLANET) — Google review
Very clean state park. We had a great time with out all the crowds to worry with. We will definitely come back. If your looking for a relaxed family atmosphere with primitive beach camping this place will be great. The boardwalk thru the marsh area was a good touch also. Only tip to remember is make sure you apply bug spray first thing so you can enjoy your trip.
Nichols 5 — Google review
Love this park! It's a beautiful location and not crowded. The wildlife is amazing on the back and in the marsh areas. The heat has affected the marsh a lot right now but it's still beautiful. You can drive out on the beach and that was a cool experience! I really like being able to park and literally walk to the water. And oh my the shells! Very beautiful place!
Michelle Fleming — Google review
Loved Sea Rim State Park. Make sure to walk the Gambusia Nature Trail which is on the left when you enter the park. It is a wooden trail that goes out into the water and is just beautiful. You can camp here with fairly open sites. There are gators active in the area we saw one just walking around sitting on the side (photo below). You do have to pay to get into the park. It was less than $5. For $5 you get access to the trails and the beach. Campground stays cost more.
Jollean Smith — Google review
Great spot to park and walk along the beach. Tons of seashells, long walks with great views to see birds and wildlife. Only paid about $6, kids had a great time. Pet friendly!
Dan J — Google review
UNPLUG!!!
Mid-July on a Tuesday and we shared the beach with less than ten people (& not all at the same time). Nice sandy bottom. Needs some care because of flotsam washing ashore, but it's still nice.
It's not white sand. Plus side is you aren't super sandy. Camp grounds are immaculate. Make sure to read what's available here and be prepared.
Angi Morgan — Google review
We wanted to check out the floating campsite and marsh trails at Sea Rim.
The park is nice, clean, and uncrowded during the week. Composting toilet stations were clean. Park personnel were friendly and helpful.
We were able to rent kayaks (unaffiliated with the State Park) on-site to tour the marsh trails. The rental kayaks and life-vests were not well-maintained. State Park-owned kayaks (provided with the floating campsite rental) were a lot nicer and cleaner in comparison.
We found the floating campsite and while the idea is intriguing in theory; in practice it serves as a bird perch when not in use. Due to it being covered in bird feces, we were not too keen on a future rental. However, park personnel may have the policy to spray it off once a rental is secured??...I would definitely inquire, if I were you.
The moderate trail was a little claustrophobic due to the narrowness of it. And you can only really enjoy the overall view of the marsh from the floating campsite platform.
We enjoyed our time on the kayak trail, but will probably not do a repeat. I do, however, recommend it, just for the experience alone.
S. E. — Google review
It's one of the best state parks in Texas I've been to.
Friendly and helpful staff, cozy campgrounds, wonderful beach, far from civilization, absolutely fantastic atmosphere. And oh, you're allowed to camp on the beach if you're brave enough, with your vehicle!
Have been here more than once, will definitively come back.
Remember to leave the beach in at least the same state you found it. This is a place worth protecting and keeping clean.
Robert Hedman — Google review
Has a wonderful time! The beach was beautiful and it was shallow enough for my daughter to play in the water. Very clean with trash cans everywhere AND dog friendly! Dogs do need to be on a leash though and make sure to bring water. The waves aren't too bad so my dog had a great time also playing in the water. Looking forward to going back!
Shelby Orlick — Google review
My friend wanted to see Galveston but luckily I found this spot!! There is something to be said about a beautiful empty beach with no crowds!! The boardwalk the beach was well cared for. Apparently you can drive on the sand and it was only $3 per person. No issue with parking and you’ve got 5 miles of coast line. I wish we could’ve had more time here it was sooo serene
Michelle S-K — Google review
We came here for the Fourth of July weekend and we expected it to be ridiculously busy, but it pleasantly was not busy at all! We camped and RV’d at the state park for 4 days/3 nights and we had a terrific visit! Lots of nature to explore :) BEWARE OF THE MOSQUITOES ~ COME PREPARED TO FIGHT
Cheryl Snow — Google review
I stayed in the RV park in my bus with my two dogs. The area is mostly clean and well maintained. I generally stayed on the section of the beach closed to vehicle traffic that didn't allow fishing. The camping spots allow are pull through and give lots of privacy. The nights are generally quiet, and the night sky is gorgeous. On Monday afternoon, I had the entire beach, as far as the eye could see, to myself for almost two hours. I highly recommend this park.
I didn't use the restrooms, but my friend told me they weren't super pleasant. Something you can expect from a small state park in the hot, hot Texas summer. There weren't real showers like when I came here as a kid back in the day, but there are rinse off showers on the boardwalk.
In previous trips, I've spent time on the marsh side of the park kayaking and will definitely do it again.
Janice Y — Google review
This place is very unique however absolutely do not get out of your vehicle until you are covered in bug spray. The mosquitoes are Relentless and there is no getting away from them unless you are a good ways down the beach closer to the ocean. I can't stress this enough, make sure you have bug spray although they do sell it for $12 a bottle at the campground check in. The boardwalk out over the marshy area is pretty awesome. This place is pretty desolate mid December right now. Only a handful of campers here.
Jason K — Google review
Went for a walk on a 70-degree, sunny Saturday. The beach was so clean and smooth! Not many people there at all. Low tide and water was calm and clear. Thank goodness the wind was blowing because otherwise, I would have been carried off by mosquitoes! They were not a bother this time, however.
Lacey Hykel — Google review
Cool little park, but we were not prepared for the magnitude of mosquitoes we encountered while there. I did read some comments before we went saying that the mosquitoes were horrible but took the attitude of how bad could it be? We live in south texas and have mosquitoes where we live... Boy were we in for a huge surprise! We tried to use some natural oils that are supposed to repel mosquitoes but the mosquitoes just laughed at it LOL After just a few minutes of being swarmed, we went to the guard shack and asked for something with DEET, which they provided for $11, $9.90 with our park pass discount. That was our only saving grace. Even with that though, we still had to restrict our outdoor activities and ended up cooking all meals in the trailer and not enjoying the fire ring during the cool nights. The beach was great, and we enjoyed our walks several times a day. The sunrises and sunsets were spectacular! They also have a cool little boardwalk trail out over the marsh. They even have kayak rentals for marsh treks, which we didn't do. But be warned... bring DEET and spray up... multiple times while outdoors! Open and close vehicle doors and trailer/tent doors quickly! And then spend the next hour killing mosquitoes! We came, we saw, not sure if we'll be back...
Laura Curtiss — Google review
Will start with our only con: mosquitoes. As soon as you pull up to check in they swarm your vehicle. Just use repellent and you'll have a good time. Plenty of walking on the boardwalks. The west beach is open to vehicles, accessible from the RV camping loop. There are 15 RV camping sites with electric and water, asphalt pads, fire ring and lantern hook. Primitive camping on the beach. Take what you need, the closest store is about 15 miles away. The closest Walmart will take you 30 to 40 minutes.
Rockin' the RV Life — Google review
BE AWARE: Massive mosquito Infestation at Sea Rim SP as of 12/2023 - and is an ongoing problem. Full details 👇🏼
Giving 4 stars because the park itself is clean and well maintained. The staff/rangers are friendly and helpful. We saw the rangers out every day checking on things and maintaining the property - which was excellent. They all deserve 5 stars!
But dropped a star because potential guests NEED to know about the mosquito situation and the state website should add it as a warning for this campground (like states do with wildfires/burn restrictions and other important things).
Upon arrival, just rolling our window down at the check in, we were swarmed by mosquitoes rushing in to our B van. You can literally not be outside without DEET and even then, we recommend long sleeves, pants, socks and a netted hat would be ideal.
Make sure you cover as many of your outside vents on your rig as possible - the mosquitos will come in through your furnace/fan vents and any other tiny fissure they can find. Yes - covering those vents will also make your rid muggy and humid inside. 🤷🏼♀️ The mosquitoes are worse.
We booked and stayed 4 nights. As full-time RVers for 2+ years, we have stayed in all kinds of places, climates and circumstances. I've never had an issue with this many mosquitos - anywhere. We literally couldn't leave our rig, absolutely couldn't cook outside (we did the first night, but plan to be cooking and eating inside for your sanity and health), and we definitely couldn't build a fire. Carrying trash to the bins makes you a target and you'll literally be covered in mosquitoes, like they are glitter someone through on you (but if glitter sucked your blood 😱).
We saw multiple rigs arrive and leave before their first night started (it's that intense).
Every night before bed, we'd kill as many mosquitos as we could find in the rig (make it a game so it is less creepy to think about). But by our fourth night we clearly had hundreds of mosquitoes hiding out in our 21 foot van. Turned our AC on every night to keep the rig cold enough to, hopefully, make them less active while we slept.
The beach itself is beautiful and the coastal winds keep the mosquitoes at bay there, but that's the only reprieve. There is a boardwalk over inland water that was also enjoyable and fairly mosquito free. Those were the only times we got to experience "the outside".
Our site had partial hook ups, no issue there. The dump station is actually a little less than a mile from the campground (not on site) and as expected, it is a mosquito nightmare to use.
There is virtually no cell service and the Wi-Fi is too slow to be useable. Which is crazy bc you can't be outside and then there is nothing to do inside.
If you book this park - download content and go prepared!
Kelly Stout — Google review
Beautiful area and only $3 for entry. When we went there weren't a ton of people! There were a few campers but we drove down to the beach. No one else was down there and it was a nice peaceful time watching the sunset.
The one minus was the amount of mosquitoes 🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟. Definitely bring some bug spray with you!
Erin Facey (Wishmiss) — Google review
Beautiful campground, short walk to the beach, with large camping sites that are grass covered, pull through with water and 50A electric. The beach is sandy, clean and not crowded. The water is very still probably because it is shallow for long distance. Lots of pelicans and seagulls. SUP boarding was fun, with thousands of fishes swimming/flipping around. The kids loved seeing the birds catching, and sometimes dropping, fishes. We also seen the fin of shark(s) that seemed to be hunting the fishes.
The main problem is the mosquito infestation! I've never seen that much mosquito in a long time! Despite all the insects repellent spraying, we couldn't finish the weekend. Had to leave after lunch.
Also, there was a group partying overnight with chats/laughs and very loud music until 5am.
No flush restrooms or shower. There's outdoor cold showers by the beach to rinse.
Originally established in 1942, this 252-acre garden features hundreds of plants & birds.
Beautiful gardens and natural site!! We walked the mile long loop through the gardens and bird blind and enjoyed it so much. The lush gardens and water ways are planted annually and the walkway is cement paved. I'll bring Mom next time and borrow one of their wheelchairs to take her around.
Les Schmitt — Google review
What a fun place to stroll around. There's so much to enjoy. Places to sit and just think. Beautiful views + bird watching if you're into that. Went during the Christmas stroll... but during the day since we didn't know about the night time event. It was fun to see all the Christmas trees different businesses and families put together.
H 1234 — Google review
Went to the area to visit our youngest granddaughter and we noticed this place on google maps. I would call it a hidden gem. It is free and very beautiful easy walk with very nice pathways. The views are amazing and the staff was very courteous. The swap blind is very cool. We did see one alligator swimming around. If you are in the area don’t miss this wonderful place.
Phil Prickett — Google review
I visited this garden in April 2024. It’s a lovely and peaceful place. First of all it’s free but it is also well-maintained. I was greeted when I arrived by a volunteer who gave me an orientation of the garden. This was a nice touch and something I haven’t seen at other gardens. Being from the Gulf Coast, I was familiar with most of the Vegetation at this garden. What made this garden special was the numerous benches spread throughout the garden creating areas of rest and reflection. I especially enjoyed the greenhouses and the elongated water wall fountain. My one suggestion would be to add more descriptions of the plants and trees. I walked along a long path bordered by trees, but I didn’t find out until the end that they were magnolia trees, as there were no descriptions until the very end. In any case, this is a beautiful garden and a wonderful place to visit.
Stephen — Google review
I can’t believe this place is free to enter. It is so beautiful, so serene, so well-maintained, and such a surprise! The heronry blind is fantastic, and of course all the flora and fauna is a sight to be seen. Wonderful spot to get some steps in or meditate, or let the kids run off some steam. The scarecrow fest in Oct/Nov was lovely, we missed the Christmas display but will definitely catch it in the coming year. I hope the cafe can reopen soon, too.
Ashley Erin — Google review
I live right down the street from this wonderful place! I've been coming here for over a decade now. The workers know me by name here, that's for sure! If you're looking for a place to unwind and get away from all of the hustle and bustle of life, then this is the place for you! The workers and volunteers are so friendly, there are plenty of sitting areas all over, and the restrooms are very clean. Every time you go, there's something new that has grown and it has a different look and feel each time. I call it my Paradise and my Garden of Eden! My kids love it as well! Best hidden gem in this small little town of Orange. 😊❤️
Sarah Sweet — Google review
" making Christmas green" was a great example!
the kids were able to make bows, Christmas cards and ornaments for the tree out of things that were recycled. Also things found in nature. Everyone was super friendly and it was a beautiful place to be! great memories were made!
Erica Ramsey — Google review
Awesome place to walk and take in nature. It is beautifully designed and well cared for, with lots of trails to see all kinds of scenery. Lots of programs to engage the community throughout the year.
Julie Weller — Google review
We went for the Christmas light display, and it was absolutely beautiful! Such a fun evening, making memories with the family 🥰 The wait times were due to high volume for the holiday lights, and not indicative of normal working hours. Bathrooms are clean and spacious. Staff is friendly and helpful.
Loren Grace — Google review
I LOVE IT HERE ! The Christmas lights stroll that they put on each year never ceases to amaze me, every event that they host is always beautiful & well put together. It’s an amazing environment & one of those “hidden treasures” that this small town of Orange has a pleasure of having featured here.
Jazzthony Haney — Google review
It was my first time visiting. My daughter's class got to go on a field trip and it was a great experience. They had several activities set up for the kids and lots of learning about science and animals. It was pretty neat to hear and see the different stories. I will definitely be bringing my entire family back soon.
Kristen Welch — Google review
Caretakers were so nice and helpful. Beautiful plants and nice walk ways. Ponds with wildlife. We even were able to see an alligator. Nice family oriented gardens. They also offered a small cafe.
Shirley Jones — Google review
Absolutely beautiful place to go walk around and relax. The botanical gardens is a surreal place to go and visit. A must see for the family. Today was the scarecrow competition.
Southern Guy — Google review
Beautiful garden with ponds and green houses, bird houses , metal sculptures , lots of benches. I love to come here feel the nature around me. I wish it was open on Sundays.
B. V. — Google review
Christmas stroll through the park. Even on the busiest night there wasn't a wait, we just strolled at a slower pace. I have been during to the gardens during every season and this place is always very pretty.
Tracy Powell — Google review
WOW!! Beautiful grounds. And it's FREE!! Make sure to take some bills and leave a generous donation. Take a picnic. It is beautiful! Plenty of parking.
DL Yepez — Google review
Free to enter but they do accept donations. The whole Garden had pumpkin decorations which was in line with the October season. Would be nice to see what Christmas would look like. Amazing place for dates, family trip, or just a casual walk in nature. Would definitely recommend.
Thierry Noumbissi — Google review
This place is just beautiful. It is a must see when passing through. The staff were very friendly and shared some awesome information. We will definitely be going back.
Viola Meza — Google review
I've wanted to go for the Christmas lights for 3 years now. I took my mom and my friend this year and it was amazing!! A definite Christmas tradition every year now! And we plan on going in the Spring too!
We played this course on 9/22/23. It was a challenging course but in great shape. Unlike Contraband !! We had a great experience, the staff were amazing! The bartender and the restaurant manager (I can't remember their nams) were very attentive, I had gotten heat stroke/dehydration. All the staff were friendly and helpful, especially Hogan!
Shawn Klopfenstein — Google review
Love playing here. People are always nice and course is usually in great shape.
Earl Fruge — Google review
We had fun golfing there, the course was maintained well and the staff was very friendly
Ryan McCarver — Google review
Insane that they close at 5pm when sun goes down after 8pm. Not like people enjoy playing an evening 9. Stupid beyond belief
tough crowd — Google review
Drove to Lake Charles from Houston this past Saturday to drop some cash at the casinos. Made a quick albeit late 3:45 tee off time for me and my nephew. Pro Shop personnel, a young woman, was super friendly and professional. Pro Shop was clean and well stocked. The round cost less than $100 @ $80 something which was great. We teed off and were pleasantly surprised at how good the course condition was. From tee to green , well manicured and excellent shape. Somehow, we managed to play in just under 3-1/2 hours with no one in front of us and no one behind which is a dream...unbelievable really. The closing cart personnel came out and checked on us when we were on 15...it seems we were the last ones on the course...I think it was just after 7pm...sun pretty high in the sky....I told him we'd wrap it up quickly and he said no worries, take your time just checking in on you. Very nice guy! We finished up and were super happy...I may just skip Contraband Bayou from now on. I only wish you guys would tie Comps to the golf course so I can play golf while my wife gambles away our retirement....lol....Anyway, Kudos to the Golf Club and staff. Tim J
Tim Johnston — Google review
The course is great but not for $140. Our cart died on a hole and no one at the club house answered. I called the club house six times, the bar once and the casino once. We were passed by two groups until the other cart in our group got back from the clubhouse with the cart guy. No one answered at any of these places, thats pretty poor customer service if you ask me. When you pay that much for a round of golf you expect a much higher level of service than what was provided.
John Gay — Google review
I haven't played the course yet but I have been trying to set a tee time for 2 weeks. NO ONE WILL ANSWER THE PHONE OR RETURN CALLS!
Update: Finally set a tee time. The course was great. Fun to play. The people were the best part, extremely kind very helpful.
Only one negative to say is the carts could use some replacing or upgrades or something.
Otherwise, I highly recommend.
Chuck Johnson — Google review
The golf course was awesome! It has a great layout and very pretty design. The holes are challenging. The greens were some of the best greens I’ve played on. They are fast and the lines are true. The views of the bypass loop over the river was very pretty also. The only drawback is for the price the carts didn’t have GPS in them. The staff was friendly to us and accommodating
B D — Google review
Don't expect them to give you any customer service after your round. I left my range finder in the cart after my round and have been trying for weeks to just get them to call me back about it. I leave messages or get a "We'll call back after we look in to it" and never get an answer. If it's gone, that's fine but I would love to know either way. Everything else about the course is moot at this point, for the high price you pay, they should be at least reasonably responsive if they ever want people to come back.
Grant Goury — Google review
Love the course. Bought a shirt. After the first wash the seam came undone at the sleeve. Proshop refused to exchange it even though I had the original card I purchased it with. Wont buy anymore merchandise there.
Chris Hall — Google review
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2550 Golden Nugget Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
The L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles is a luxurious hotel that boasts of various amenities such as an outdoor pool, spa, dining options, golf course and shopping. The suites are highly recommended for their exquisite features like the ceiling shower. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere creates a log cabin feel upon entering. Guests can opt to eat at local restaurants but should definitely check out the spa and pool area during their stay.
The coffee is amazing! I think it's PJs coffee out of NOLA. The gaming is fun! Not sure if the payouts are as good as they used to be. There was a time I could bring a 1000 and leave with 3000. Nowadays not so much. Maybe just my choice of machines so take it as you like. Either way great casino / hotel with friendly staff and always something g fun to do!
BRYAN W — Google review
Usually only stay in the suites here but was booked one with the really nice ceiling shower. Really enjoyed my stay, the table games are up to par. The staff was very friendly, all around good atmosphere! Made me feel as if I was in a log cabin when I walked in. I don’t dabble in eating here, I like to try local spots if/when I can. I can say if you stay here definitely try the spa and pool area! There’s also a quaint little bar near the entrance where they have live music!
Merie — Google review
Casino are very clean and fun. Restaurants are delicious. I have been to Casino a few times but this was our first time staying here since it was our anniversary. The reason for 3 stars is our reservation was for a king bed and upon arriving they notified us that they were out of king beds due to us checking in late and all king room were given to others who checked in before us. Pretty much first come first serve, so what was the point of my reservation. They did give us upgrade but the only upgrade was a view of the pool but still separate beds. After we checked out, I realized I left my pillow behind, the only pillow that I have found to help with my neck pains and sleep. I called to see if I can have my friend who was still there to pick up for me but the said I had to wait till the cleaning service turn it in at the end of the day. By the time my pillow was located, my friend had left so had to leave a message for Mrs. April, lost and found service, to have it mail to me. It's been almost a week and I have yet to hear back from any one after leaving a few messages. I am now having to struggle searching for the right pillow at different stores. Pillow was purchased from bed bath and beyond and no longer carry it :(
Update: Glad to say that after three weeks I received my pillow back from them.
yesenia canales — Google review
Beautiful hotel and check in went good I thought. The room was clean, bed was great, but they are a little dated. After checking in on Monday I get a knock on my door at 11:20pm at night on Wednesday from Hotel staff. They was asking me to open the door and show them my ID. Needless to say I was very upset since I was here on work and was already asleep. I opened the door after calling the front desk twice. They said they had no one in the room in their system. I complained to management about this and they said a member of staff had moved me to another room in the system. I have no idea how this could happen and who thought it was a good idea to knock on a guests room at 11:20pm at night. I figured a call or note under the door to call or stop by the front desk would have been a better option. They did credit my room $100 for food and drinks for the mix up. The pool area is great and the resort feel of the hotel is great! Great restaurants on property and a few stores! Over all good experience!
Leo Weikle — Google review
I have been coming to L'Auberge Lake Charles since it opened. I've never had or experienced anything negative. I checked in 12/31 and after putting away my things in my room, went into the casino. I had received notification that I had xx amount of slot dollars and it was on my card. Well it wasn't on the card. I went back to my room to get my things and leave. Before i did, i sent my casino host a text explaining what had happened and i was mad. She said give me 10 minutes. After about 8 minutes she called me and told me the slot dollars were now on my card. Your casino host wasted NO TIME jumping on the problem and helping me out. I'm not sure if i am suppose to mention names but her name is Sandra Vasquez and I am honored, proud and blessed to have such an outstanding person as my casino host. Thank you.
Patricia O'Connor
Patricia O'Connor — Google review
Be aware that your belongings may be stolen from your room by an employee and when discovered, the resort may refuse to identify the employee. It's especially enjoyable when the resort doesn't reimburse you for the loss of your items.
If filing police reports after your belongings are stolen sounds like a great time, you've come to the right place. If not, consider staying elsewhere.
Jonathan Roper — Google review
Absolutely the worst experience we've ever had!!! We get checked in go up to our room which as soon as we stepped out of the elevator it reeked of Marijuana, get into our supposed luxury room and it was nasty!!! I didn't want to touch anything we were supposed to have a extra chair in the corner but nothing we called front desk and they did nothing to help!!! We waited over 45 minutes for our bag's to be brought up and the lady that brought them said ooh no this room is nasty and said we should definitely talk to a supervisor which we did but nothing again!!! We were going to stay 2 nights but Absolutely not we canceled the 2nd night and stayed at the Golden Nugget and my husband checked our bank and your nasty hotel charged us 3 different times so now we are fighting that!!! If I could rate this 0 stars I would!!!
Stephanie Humes — Google review
First, I would like to acknowledge the wonderful staff at the casino. In every area, the staff is very caring and goes the extra mile to help you. I fell in the bathroom and the staff was nice and helpful to me. They took excellent care of me. I felt safe being there alone and injured. I’ve been back since then, and the staff is still wonderful. My brother passed away in December. So driving to Lake Charles and staying to myself, I feel connected to him. This casino provides a safe environment with great rooms, good restaurants, and some slots that plays at times. I highly recommend it for single women and mothers.
Laura Guillory — Google review
We had a wonderful stay here! This place is like a little paradise. I loved the pool with swim up bar. At the casino I played blackjack and had a blast! The restaurants had phenomenal food. We went to Draco for dinner and the southern kitchen for brunch. The golf course was very nice and some is still being redone. Shout out to Jamaine the gentleman that helped us book an additional room and check in. He went above and beyond to help us!
Jordan Klivansky — Google review
Pretty but no fridge? Seriously?
I was traveling and needed a fridge. The only way that was going to happen was if I paid an extra $100 for a suite. And these rooms are not cheap
I asked about security in the parking lot and there does not seem to be any. Either park with valet or pray over your car when you leave it.
I had no issues at all, but saw some of the clientele and worried a little.
Gorgeous sunsets from the hallway, comfortable bed and great pillows.
Nice long lazy river with 2 pools.
Several places to eat inside the hotel.
Golf course was well manicured, as well.
Plenty of places to shop and eat in the area.
B Howe — Google review
This place has it all. The location is very convenient, the rooms were nice although I'm told they are about to renovate them soon. we were there the last week in December, so we didn't get to use the pool area, but it was an amazing area with 2 pools and a lazy river. The food choices were great. Special thanks to Mrs. Susan in the table games area who was a shining example of what a casino manager should be. All in all it was great.
Douglas Sawyer — Google review
We decided to come to Lake Charles for a 2 day getaway for my birthday. Finally got into the room after 5pm. The casino is large enough although there were multiple slot machines that were not working. The main issue came at around 10pm when the fire alarm went off multiple times in our room telling us to evacuate due to a fire. So we quickly left the room and walked down 7 flights of stairs. There was no staff anywhere to direct us at all. We walked around the hotel to the front entrance and tried to get information from the front desk. They seamed clueless of what was happening. Then came back and said we would be told when we could go back up to our room. They did not know how this would be conveyed to us since there was no one there that knew what was happening. We walked around a bit and then we headed back to the elevators to the rooms. Again no one there to direct anyone if it was safe or unsafe to go back up. I now have serious questions about their safety protocols. So much for getting any sleep tonight. Very well considering just leaving first thing in the morning.
Kelly Yeamans — Google review
Very disappointed that there was no room service. After a long day came in to a dirty room and no towels. Everything else was excellent.
Food was excellent.
Golden Nugget slots not paying so we definitely preferred casino here. Just disappointed that when we checked in we should have been told you MUST ask for your room to be cleaned. At these prices that's an automatic.
Definitely should be fixed.
Liz Walicki — Google review
I absolutely love coming to this casino, even tho the waiters don't come around much to offer drinks. I also don't understand why the rooms have no refrigerator or microwave, so make sure to finish ur food wherever u dine in. For the most part, staff is pretty friendly. There were a few people that may look at you funny, just return the funny look back 😄
Dewanna Victor — Google review
We have gone twice to L'Auberge Casino Resort in Lake Charles, LA and we loved it! We went in Aug. 2023 for 4 days the hotel was perfect very clean, organized and comfy. We also went in Nov. 2023 for a couple days. Everyone was very friendly from check-in to casino to room service and to all the restaurants. We will be back in 2024 can't wait thanks to all the staff who made our stay wonderful.
Wendell Johnson — Google review
Family Time: We decided to stay at the casino because it was close to our family event in Lake Charles. We had two connecting rooms with views of the beach. The bed was comfortable. The water was extremely hot which I enjoyed. Sundays the restaurant and stores were closed by 8pm and the sports bar closed by 10:30pm. Slots machines were fun..Make sure you take your money with you because the ATM fee is $10.
Gloria Crandall — Google review
Spent a long weekend here for our 10th anniversary and it was wonderful!! The staff was awesome!! I highly recommend eating breakfast at Johnny Sanchez and dinner at Drago's. The casino was nice with lots of games. The boardwalk was nice and we really enjoyed the pool area. We will definitely be back. The rooms showed some age but overall it was a good experience for us.
Jennifer P — Google review
Great place! Very well kept and clean. Good casino floor. All bartenders very nice, strong drinks. We ate at Asia and it was so tasty! We just went for a few hours one night, so I didn't get to try out the pool yet. But it looks awesome. lazy River, pool and hot tubs, swim up bar! Definitely going back soon for the outdoor amenities also.
Kassie Avant — Google review
Geneva was very friendly and accommodating. The menu no longer had a drink, High Roller Bloody Mary, but she was able to get it done for me. Her food recommendations were spot on as well. She was one of the best servers I have ever had. Shout out to Andrew and Pedro for being very accommodating as well. Great experience all around.
Bronson Craig — Google review
If you want a room lower than the cheapest hotel in town, this is your place. DO NOT get a smoking room even if you smoke. These rooms are beyond disgusting. They don't cater to smokers. They think it's alright to give you a room where everything is saturated with smoke. They don't even try to deodorize or clean the room for the next guest. When you leave, you smell like an ashtray.
Jade Baum — Google review
We won a two night stay at this hotel in an auction. We had never even heard of Lake Charles but decided to make it a part of a multi-state road trip. When we arrived we opened up our curtains, saw the amazing pool and immediately extended our stay one night! The hotel itself is gorgeous and the service is amazing. J’Sean at the desk went out of his way to make sure we could stay in our room a third night and secured us an amazing deal, all with a sweet smile. Sydney, our cabana girl at the pool, was so sweet and gave us such great service during our time on the lazy River and at the adult pool. Yes, you heard that right. The pool is comprised of two pools, a lazy river and two hot tubs. There is a swim-up bar in the lazy river and a bar adjacent to the adult pool but Sydney took good care of us and brought our drinks to us at the pool!
We ate at Asia and Drago during our stay, both of which were surprisingly good for casino fare. We will definitely stay here if we are ever in the area again. The only negative I can think of is that there was no refrigerator in our room. I have gotten used to this in all other hotels so it was a bit of a surprise.
Regina Shaw-Ellis — Google review
I highly recommend this casino. So many different types of slots . Mind boggling. We had so much fun and their beverage service is awesome too. I won some $$$ . Next time I will stay overnight and try out their room’s
Sylvia Figuer — Google review
I love losing my life savings here. I get to spend my money and lose it tax free! I prefer these slots to the ones at Golden Nugget, but the tables are about the same. I got a comped meal and I have to say, it was a delicious meal. All the bouncers and pit bosses in the casino are nice, but be weary of the waitresses in some of the restaurants.
Jorge Garza — Google review
This all comes with the fact this trip in total cost us over $5000.00 which was not an issue, it's what we received for over $5000.00.
This is my first time here at this casino/Resort, if you can call it that. I'm extremely disappointed. Checked in on Thursday. Which we had to take a downgrade to get early check in. It was already 230pm and we arrived at 11am.
Secondly the whole time we were there no maid service. No fresh towels, no replacement of toilet paper, thank God they had kleenex in the room. No clean sheets, no trash take out, nothing.
Thirdly. None of the so-called amenities opened up until late afternoon, due to it being the off season. If it's the off season why aren't there any rooms available for those of use who flew in and wanted to rest a bit, it is the off season you told us.
So if your willing to spend your money on what you thought was going to be a luxurious weekend gambling and having some pampering, do not chose the L'Auberge Casino and Resort. They will disappoint.
Terri Payne — Google review
I stayed over there 2 days for a business trip. First day someone steals my air-pods and fast charger with cable in my room while I was out of hotel. I fill out statement with hotel security and no-one turn back for update. I spend more than one hour to wait security to fill statement. I assume they just trow away my statement after I turn back. Funny part, Name of security lead is different than his badge name. How a hotel like that big, do not care about costumer. Looks like 5 star but cleanness and costumer care not worth one star. Stay away from for your health and security.
Didax Didax — Google review
I only visited the casino for a short time. Many casinos in the US are non-smoking. Not this one. The employees are friendly but I couldn't take the smoke. My eyes burned and I had the smell of smoke in my clothes for several hours after leaving. I don't have a problem with smoking or smokers, but as someone who's worked in the industry, I would recommend a better ventilation system.
John Espinosa — Google review
Great food options.
Love the service we received from Lee with bring drinks and checking on my husband and myself. He helped make our experience 100%
Eli checks IDs... And I get carded every time. But he is wonderful, he remembers me by name the rest of our stay every time my husband and I visit. Great staff keeps us returning time and time again.
Dana Elsner — Google review
I want to start by saying we were here two years ago and had the same opinions then. The grounds, lobby, casino, and restaurants are very nicely taken care of. Their attention to detail stops at the elevators, though. Once we got to our room, we were pretty disappointed. The air in the room stayed humid and damp the entire time, even with using the air conditioner. There were cobwebs on the windows and dust on the walls. The bathroom floor had not been cleaned before our check in. On our previous visit (2 years ago) the headboard had been peeling and falling apart. Their “fix” for this was an ill-fitting slipcover that looked worse than the original headboard. Our first morning, we woke up hearing voices coming through the AC vents. Our second morning, there was literal jackhammering happening either below or above us at 8am. I can’t imagine why someone would pay for a room here. They really need to pay attention to these things.
Julius Gonzalez — Google review
Absolutely loved my first time at L’Auberge! Our first room had a hot water problem and we were immediately switched into a better room. The setting inside the casino is very cozy. There are many, many games to choose from which I loved! Free drinks if you’re at a table/slot. All the cashiers/dealers/waitresses were super friendly. The food and drinks at the restaurants were great, too. Can’t wait to come back!
Cheyenne Valdez — Google review
Did an overnight stay with my spouse to get away and have some fun, however, unfortunately it wasn’t. Absolutely zero wins, which I’ve never seen a casino do. We’ve traveled all over the US and this is literally the first casino we’ve been to that doesn’t give a dime after 300 and many machines. The room didn’t have garbage liners in either garbage bag and for some reason the temp was set to 60 and didn’t rise above 64 even when dialed to 70 and the walls are as thin as cardboard. We heard every single sound all night. We won’t be going back.
Nyah Akins — Google review
i’ve been coming to this hotel for years and this was the first year that i’ve been extremely disappointed in the service and the rooms. the bed was so disgusting there were stains on the sheets and our bed sheet was missing on one bed. the phone didn’t work so i had to call the front desk from my cell phone to have them replace it, which that wasn’t a big issue. then i went to the vending machine to grab a drink and it took my money but never got my drink which also sucked. the casino staff was so rude, the guy at the desk was snippy and was obviously not in a good mood. the casino was small and not impressed. spend the extra money and go to golden nugget, although the stuff there wasn’t any better either.
Mal S — Google review
This place is as musty and crusty as they come. I remember thinking this casino was “high class” but it leaves a lot to be desired. The only thing better about this place than Golden Nugget is they have self service beverages. The machines are nasty and mostly broken here as well as the bathroom that smells like someone dropped a deuce and smeared it on the wall. I don’t ever want to come back here. I guess their heyday is over.
ME Tur — Google review
Very tight machines. There was a problem with my card and I let them know and they wouldn't fix the problem. It was saying no account. I didn't get points for playing. It is a beautiful casino, but customer service is lacking.
Been to distilleries in Kentucky, Tennessee, and now Louisiana. Corn is great but sugar is sweeter. Kid friendly, free tour, free tasting the gift shop is great. They also have deals on their rum. Thansk (spelled that incorrectly for some unknown reason)lol. Great place.
C H — Google review
Staff was super sweet, our tour guide was amazing. And you get to try 7 different types of rum. The coffee one is by far #1 and the second ,if you like gin like me, is the pink one. 100% recommend coming here. Plus it is beautiful!
Vanessa Ramirez — Google review
It’s an awesome place. I was able sample most of their offerings. My personal favorite was the single barrel, which to me had the most flavor of the regular rums and similar to a bourbon.
Jason Mouton — Google review
Not an over powering boring tour. It was quick. Great to see short little plaques to read. It was interesting.
It looks like a great place to hold an event.
I still have to drink my rum mixed in something but the coffee was very good.
Janet — Google review
Awesome atmosphere! Super friendly staff. Try the Satsuma orange rum... dangerously delicious!
Adelina Vazquez — Google review
Had a great time at the rum distillery! The walk through tour was informative and the gift shop was cute. Bought some shirts and rum, and left with a buzz after the tasting lol! Even the little ones found the tour interesting. Also, handicap friendly. :)
Shyanne Johnson — Google review
Great selection of Rums! The tour was excellent, the staff was very friendly. Definitely recommend!
Kierston Gokey — Google review
ラム酒の酒蔵です!
ここのラム酒は香り高く、周りの人からも美味しいと言われます
色々なグッズやお酒が売っています!
(Translated by Google)
This is a rum brewery!
The rum here is aromatic and people around me say it's delicious.
We sell various goods and alcohol!
r k — Google review
If you like to try rum and different flavors of rum, you should stop at Bayou Rum. You can't miss where it is. It's right off Hwy 10.
I did the distillery tour, and it was a good time. The best part you do is a tasting of their Rums afterward.
matthew jerkovic — Google review
Really cool tour. Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The decor of the gift shop is really very beautiful and interesting. We will definitely be back again.
David Crowder — Google review
Only bought the tasting, 7 runs for $5/person isn’t bad. Good rums, cute atmosphere. Loved the tasting order of light runs to strong runs and finishing on the dessert rums (Satsuma rum and coffee was delicious!)
Catriona MacAllister — Google review
Went on the tour today.... The guide was very informative and the samples were great.... I took a bottle and some glasses home with me.
jim haynes — Google review
Great tour! We also enjoyed tasting all the different flavors of rum made by Bayou Rum.
Jenni Atkinson — Google review
This place is absolutely fabulous! They offer free tours along with tastings! Their products are delicious and their people are FABULOUS! Savannah gave us our tour and was incredibly knowledgeable! Savannah gave one of the best tours that Mom and I have been on at a distillery!! She was an ansolute joy to be around! The gift store had sooooo much to choose from! They were even running a special that if you bought 5 bottles, you got the sixth free! Not bad! I would definitely go again!
I absolutely love kids quest- I was hesitant about bringing my 2 year old here because he's pretty shy, but he ended up having a great time. They have ice cream, snacks and even simple meals like Mac and cheese for them, and it seems like a very safe place. I love that they have a Starbucks here too. Video blackjack is fun, and the slots are decent as well. I've been to a lot of casinos in my day and this one definitely did not disappoint. Will definitely be coming back.
Alei Clark — Google review
Our stay here was fantastic from start to finish! We stayed in the Seven Clans Hotel thanks to a complimentary night we had available. Our room was clean, smoke-free and the bed was very comfortable.
We had dinner at Big Sky Steakhouse and it was absolutely delicious!! We tried the Lobster Mac & Cheese - just the right amount of lobster and super cheesy. I ordered the Lamb Chops with buttery mashed potatoes and asparagus - cooked to perfection and so flavorful. My daughter ordered the Cajun Seafood Pasta (crawfish, shrimp and crab meat) over angel hair pasta in a garlicky sauce - I snuck a bite just to try - yummy!! Decently priced in my opinion for the quality and amount of food that you get. Will definitely eat there again!
We arrived on a Saturday evening, place was crowded and the atmosphere was great. Seemed like people were having a great time. Lots of machines were busy but I was able to play a few of my favorites and got lucky for the most part.
Check-in to the hotel was very fast and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful!
grlenamored — Google review
Lots of fun!! We hadn't been since the pandemic? Glad it hasn't lost its atmosphere charm. Had dinner at the cafe. Friendly service and lots of smiley faces.
Vangie Roberts — Google review
I wish there were more amenities for people who don’t gamble. Pool was nice, but there were a lot of families with kids. I wish there had been an adult only pool. There is not a gym or spa on site. There is no shopping. Tennis courts are being changed to pickle ball. What do the non-gamblers get to do? The food was just passable. For the distance and the drive, I would stop in Lake Charles before driving this far. The rooms were nice and clean, so I was happy about that.
Aj Gray — Google review
First time here. Very entertaining. Difficult to learn everything on your own.. but staff was readily available when needed. Will be better prepared next time as this was a trip done completely spontaneously, from and back to Houston in a span of about 6 hours. Everything was so modernized compared to everything seen on TV. Everything is digital and "tied" to a member(ship) card. No more falling coins....disappointed by that but had fun nonetheless.
Until next time...
Rafael Moreno — Google review
Stayed there for three nights and four days. The Seven Clans Hotel was comfortable and clean. The Terrace Cafe serves meals throughout the day. Breakfast could improve by serving freshly cut hash browns and not frozen fried potato chunks. The chicken fried steak served for breakfast appeared to be frozen and fried. The Noodles Restaurant served a very tasteful sweet and sour chicken with steamed rice. The Casino and Bingo Hall were very clean and comfortable. Cellular phone coverage inside the Casino is sporadic. Security was always present and all employees were friendly and helpful. The beer was very cold. We had a great time. Thank you.
John Urby — Google review
I was therefor my Birthday at Coushatta Casino Resort! The employees are very friendly and helpful toward their guest.
I love this!!
They have taken personal service up 100%!! I've been coming for years, and they are always cleaning in the Casino and working on their down machines!
The atmosphere at Coushatta is great and all of them work hard and are professionals at their job!
Thank you Coushatta for the great experience when I come down there to play! Rosharon TX!
Bubba Sheen — Google review
Hubby and I drove over and met friends here- my first time at this location and it was a 10! The food was great and it is an easy casino to walk around in. We even won a little. Staff was very attentive!Also, attended a great concert, LITA FORD, while we were there. We had a blast and will return. While we didn’t stay at the hotel, our friends did and their suite was killer.
Denise Bridwell — Google review
Currently staying in the chalets. It was not cleaned. Kids have class work to do and their Wifi is non existent. (I asked before hand about this). The cable is absolutely horrible, can't even sit to watch TV. No pots, no pans, absolutely nothing. BBQ pits are rusted and need replacing. Bugs in all of the window seals. Windows are so dirty cant even see the views. Blankets for the beds are only very thin sheets. Kids are so disappointed with this stay. If I had not already been charged we would have checked out the same night we checked in.
Kim Kennerson — Google review
Remember to use Hᴏᴛᴇʟʙoʟʟʏ.ᴄᴏm when booking your room. They compare thousands of booking websites and typically will have rooms much cheaper compared to others! Thank me later on! This place is one of the most well known in the area. I have been staying here for a very long time. If you stay for a few nights you will love it I'm sure!
My family & friends come down a couple of times a year. We've enjoyed all of our stays. Usually we stay in a chalet but this time we stayed in an RV spot. Very clean & the showers & bathrooms were very clean & convient. We also enjoyed our time at the casino. We didn't win any money but we had a great time!
Carlos Campbell — Google review
Wife and I go there often. Nice casino. Win more on busy nights. Free room after you've spent enough money. Good little get away. Kid quest could use an update and maybe just a big playground would be helpful but I really can't complain much. Maybe better WiFi in the actual casino.
Darius Kimble — Google review
It was my first time going to the Coushatta Casino Resort and I loved it. We started our day by the lazy river and pool. We got a cabana and the friendly staff Samantha made our day. She was attentive and made sure we got our drinks cold since it was a hot summer day. The casino had lots of different machines and the steakhouse had great food and service by Daisy. I highly recommend going.
Amy Lopez — Google review
This was our favorite casino for years and glad to see it is making a come back after being flooded not once but twice. We usually dine in The Terrace and our favorite server is Amber. She is excellent! Breakfast is always excellent with fresh coffee. Dinner we try different items and have been pleased with most of the dishes.
Their slot machines are varied with enough room to be comfortable. Like most places since COVID the housekeeping staff does not enter the rooms but will bring you anything you need by calling the desk. Some of the rooms need a deep cleaning.
We like the slots better at Coushatta than the casinos in Lake Charles but it is about an hour farther from Houston. That is why the lower rating for location. Watch the speed through Fenton!
G — Google review
Stayed in a great RV campground, very clean and kept up. As someone that can't be around smoking, Sunday I could not tell if I was in a smoking area or not great ventilation. Ate at 3 different restaurants ALL was absolutely Awesome service and food.
This casino is run and managed the way a casino should be.
Far better than most casino.
Will definitely return.
Rick Or Rosanne Clouse — Google review
We ate dinner at the seafood restaurant. The food was good and the device was friendly. The casino was very smoky, so we only ate and left. The non-smoking area was very tiny in a small glass room. I liked the ideas of the wristband and red carpet for minors to stay on to get to the restaurants.
Octavia Brown-Reed — Google review
I read some of the reviews and thought that we would try it. We drove for 3 1/2 hours. We went to get our card's and the woman told me that I would get 5 dollars of free play, and if I gave her my email, then I would get an additional 5 dollars. So I gave her my email and received nothing after we played for at least 7 hours. I went back up there and talked to someone else and they told me that 5 dollars is all you get for your first time of being there. We went to a restaurant in there and the woman that seated us was not friendly at all. There was a lot of slot machines, alot of Buffalo slots, but as for some people saying that they are really loose was absolutely not the case for us or anyone else that was anywhere around us. If you think that you are getting a good payout of 5, 10 cents or maybe a dollar, if you are are lucky, then good luck to those people. Within the 7 hours of us playing, not one time did we see any employees wiping off any machines. There was so many slot machines that had other people's empty glasses just sitting on them. They couldn't throw their trash away that was literally 5 feet away. We don't care to go back. Absolutely the worst employees here. 😒 This casino does not deserve a 1 star.
LaNae Leturgez — Google review
Stayed one night at the RV park. Really nice park and very reasonably priced. Has a small lake you can walk around. Lots of grassy areas. Didn't win at the slots but I guess that goes without saying. It was still a fun time. Had a nice meal at the cafe.
Jim Jordan — Google review
I really enjoyed this casino. While I have not gambled on land before, this location was quite enjoyable. I enjoy the ability to pick up a soda as needed while also being able to order drinks when I want. My cell phone however does not work at the casino so I did after wander quite a while to locate my family, not the casinos fault. Just a heads up
Cristina Sims — Google review
Been 5+ years since my last visit sportsbook was nice but need to continue to improve food selections. Hotel greatly improved and modernized. Biggest negative is casino is still smoking.
Love the golf course next door!
Matt Rossini — Google review
The whole place seemed a little dated and old, it was smokey and musty-smelling. the food was not good. Starbucks and the pool was the best two features of this resort. On a positive note the staff and everyone that work there was really nice.
cynthia griffin — Google review
We stayed in the Chalets, they were perfect. The casino has a mini Waterpark with water slides, a swim up bar, and a lazy river, that kept all of us entertained throughout the day. Lot of fun, and good memories.
Duston Carley — Google review
This place is the Shiz nit. We go here for our birthdays every year. ABSOLUTE ADULT PLAYGROUND
Drinks, gambling, Starbucks, nice rooms, bingo, big sky steakhouse with best steaks ever. Chinese food, really great seafood place and Mexican food place just down the road. The rewards program is pretty good. I get free rooms and free play every month. Our absolute favorite casino.
Shelley C — Google review
We enjoy the casino and the variety of slot machines. The Terrace is a good place to eat with excellent service (Amber is terrific).
The disappointment is the room charge plus tax looks good until they tack on the resort fee. This was started after the flood and Harvey. They are struggling but this add of $10.59 per night seems double dipping. A better customer relations would be to just charge it up front with no surprises.
G — Google review
Absolutely zero payouts think I will try another casino after going here since grand opening and have never won anything bigger then a couple thousand, have spent more money here then any other casino and just tired of the no customer service and zero payouts so after many many years goodbye Coushatta, also it was freezing inside colder inside then it was outside guess they not only not paying out anything guess they to cheap to use the heater and not sure if anyone has ever noticed but they say they have these big drawings but if you look at the winners the amout they won does not even come close to the amount they supposedly give away bunch of crooks.
Myron Leger — Google review
Had a great Valentines Day with my Sweetie at the Casino.
We spent 2 nights at the Seven Clans Hotel and was impressed by the service AND Security at the Hotel. I'm not a high roller but felt like I was being treated like one. Casino slots were fun. Eat at any of the restaurants and you will not be disappointed. We especially liked the moderate priced Terrace cafe for the menu
(Gumbo was GREAT) and excellent service.
Watch your speed going through the towns to get there...now you have been warned.
Michael Browning — Google review
Overall a great casino if you live within driving distance. A lot of people have big wins here but we have had no luck. That being said room's, casino and restrooms are all clean. Free drinks are nice and comps are fair. Plus you can use your comps on gas so even if you loose all your money you can still get home 😀. Oh and during the summer they have a great Waterpark area.
James Lauer — Google review
Casino has a lot of slot machines, the drinks came fast when you sing up for their advantage club and order on screen. It was fairly clean inside and out and we enjoyed our time there. There is a huge selection of different kind of games and we enjoyed doing roulette.
Manhniwan Toyphommarath — Google review
It's a casual place, no fancy restaurants or places to grab a quiet meal. Bring extra clothes as the casino is mostly smoking and after walking around. Mostly everything will smell of cigarettes. There isn't much to the area, so make sure you bring everything you think you might need. There is a golf course and a small water park.
Brandon McIntyre — Google review
I liked that it was spread out. Lots of machines. The payouts weren't bad. There's a non-smoking section but we didn't feel like we needed to play in there because there was never a smell of smoke. Nice place! We only went to the casino.
Joan Carlile — Google review
REALLY MISS THE BUFFET.
THIS WAS THE BEST BUFFET EVER.
THE OX TAIL WAS ON FIRE! 🔥
Please bring back the buffet.
We use to go every week, now we don't because the buffet is gone!!
This use to be such a happy place to go, now it's going down slowly 😭!!!!
Living history museum with restored 18th- to 19th-century homes, plus a restaurant & live music.
****January 2022 Travel update****
Life happens so late posting this review. I must say everyone visiting Lafayette shouldn't miss vermillionville village and museum. Relatively quiet museum, showcased in historic houses(sometimes replica) that were once inhabited by influential families around here(e.g Mouton). Most of the houses have an employee from museum attending, dressed in historical garbs. They were the best part of this village as they brought life to history. My favorite people were the one (near trapper's cabin) who sang for us, and the sweet lady who demonstrate quilting live. Village includes a hall for event rental and a restaurant(which doesn't stay open too long)
Nushrat Humaira — Google review
Very well maintained little historical village. Really enjoyed strolling through it and learning about the area. We had lunch at the restaurant, and it was delicious! Great grilled catfish and Chicken Acadianne. Perfectly cooked. Tasty gumbo, too.
Sid Hoffman — Google review
A great historic village. People in costume teach you more about life at the time. You have explanatory panels in English and French which was very pleasant. A welcome at the top. A great experience with a good price.
C?cile Cl?ment — Google review
This is a total must see in Lafayette! The historic village is made up of about a dozen of houses and most you can enter. There's usually a member of staff in the house, acting like the people who lived there and telling you about the house, their tasks and all the questions you might have.
It is great for all ages and also wheelchair accessible.
It took us about 2h to see and read everything and we had a great time!
Lena — Google review
What an amazing spot! I have been wanting to come for quite some time now, but haven't had the time. I am so glad I did. Make sure you give yourself a few hours to explore everything as there is just so much to see. There are handicap ramps to most everything. The water life exhibit was closed when I went, but that's ok. I look forward to coming back with friends. All of the employees were friendly and helpful. There were people at most of the spots to explain what was going on. This was just great and well worth the time to stop in and look around.
Andrea F — Google review
Awesome historic homes!! Everything was set up so you could walk through the homes with period correct furnishings. My wife and I really enjoyed our time out there. A bonus was the Cajun music jam session going on.
Mark Bain — Google review
Where the past comes to life! Excellent village! We have been here 3 times so far and will continue to go back. They have volunteers around the village working or entertaining and will answer questions. Kids will love it!
Dee HS — Google review
this is definitive the best village to visit! inside the village the team members will give you so many information about the tools, the history and the habits then! We had the chance to see a cajun singer! Amazing experience! All of this make the visit so interesting and enjoyable
Marie Zilliner — Google review
This is the perfect place to learn about Cajun history. See the architecture of their homes, the artifacts of daily life, and speak to historians about the lifestyle.
Highly recommend stopping in.
Chris Towner — Google review
Really close to the Acadian Cultural Centre and a nice stop. $32 for 2 adults and 2 kids, so affordable.
Many positive things - many buildings well preserved like the school. But many others not so much. Good description of them in English and French which was great. Costumed guides providing great information and many thanks to one young guide who provided it in French! She is learning French and kudos to her for taking seriously her work and showing respect to Acadians and Cajuns. She was really good!
The great part was the jam session done my cajun musicians who were so generous and played so well! An amazing experience!
The restaurant Chez maman was great, jambalaya tasted good as well as the crawfish étouffé. Service was friendly and relax.
The less good parts - some building and sites were not well maintained but also quite dirty…like really dirty!
Did not find good information on the village itself. Good description of specific buildings but nothing about the village and its history. My apology if I have missed it but it is there, maybe it should be easier to find.
Restaurant is only open from 11am to 2pm on the Saturday we visited. We were lucky to be there during this small window.
All in all, a cool place to stop and learn!
Patrick Tanguy — Google review
A local recommended the restaurant here. I was trying the Cajun creole I had heard so much about. The food here was absurdly good. I had some seafood soup, etouffe, and grilled catfish which was recommended to me. I wish I could eat this everyday, and now I know why people want to live here, besides the super nice people.
Bert Choe — Google review
We were there for a wedding. For an evening wedding, the village is enchanting. Pictures can hardly do it justice. The chapel holds about 100. The reception hall is very large and there is a stage. There was plenty of room for the buffet, tables, a bar and dance floor. The doors open wide. The wedding was perfect.
Sheryl Layton — Google review
Stopped here on the way to New Orleans. Entry fee was inexpensive and there were a lot of buildings to see. It's self guided but there were plaques with interesting information at each building. It looked like they were all wheelchair accessible. We went on a Sunday so there was a live band and lots of people dancing in one of the larger buildings so that was fun.
Stephanie Rosales — Google review
Wonderful experience learning about the area and the different groups of people who combined to make Acadiana unique. Loved talking with each staff member sharing their knowledge and dressed in period costumes. Sitting Bear, Ms Thibadeaux, and the school master were all friendly and welcomed questions. Person in the gift shop was also a wealth of info with many area recommendations. Also highly recommend the restaurant!!!
Susan Kramer — Google review
It was a good educational site to visit. We loved the music, getting to see it live was great. There was only two living history interpreters when we visited on the weekend, but they we both good. The kids really liked pulling the ferry across the water! The restaurant was a bit of a let down. It was really busy when we arrived and they told us it would take longer than normal due to staffing issues, which we understand. After the place cleared out though, the service was still weak even though there was very few people in the restaurant. The long time spent at the restaurant took away from our time exploring the place. Food was good, prices were on the high side at around $15 per person on our ticket. All and all it was worth checking out. Next time I would probably pack my lunch and plan to also visit the National Historic site that is next door. If it's the only living history site you have been to it might be better too. We have visited quite a few and know that having more interpretation actors is possible.
More than 200 acres of flowers & trees featuring a Chinese garden plus a bird sanctuary.
What a AMAZING unexpected visit! Mr. McIlenny did a wonderful job creating this sanctuary, gathering exotic plants and trees.
The self-guided driving tour is easy to follow, with plenty of short trails to wander around and enjoy the peaceful gardens. You can download the free app to listen to the audio tour.
We didn't get to see alligators as it was still cold for them in February.
I think we spent over 2 hours and half in the park. It was getting dark when we left.
Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children. If you do the Tabasco factory the Jungle Gardens is included in your $12.50 admission.
I definitely recommend this visit!
Adeline CHAUTARD — Google review
You can take your car inside and drive around and park where you like to get down and see. Great trees and natural scenery all around. There’s Swamp and lakeside and bridges and view point. There’s Buddha temple as well. Unique place to check it out during your road trip when you visit New Orleans. Restrooms available by the entrance. Can spend 1-2 hours easily.
Prarthana R — Google review
Really fun place to explore. We had a lot of fun on the gardens, it has many beautiful features, and is well taken care of. Just a couple of suggestions if you plan to travel the many trails they have. You need to be aware that there's wildlife in it from free roaming alligators, snakes, as well as a lot of spiders, especially the golden orb spiders they are everywhere, although they are harmless they make big webs so watch your step, take plenty of water, some sun block and have fun
cheveroloco — Google review
My husband and I recently brought our youngest here, and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit! The grounds are absolutely beautiful. There are so many trails to walk that are full of beautiful trees, flowers, ponds, and open green spaces. If you love nature, you won’t want to miss this stop!
Holly Breaux — Google review
Don't miss this place if you're visiting Tabasco. This is a very well cared for showcase of beauty endemic to South Louisiana. You are able to drive through or make stops to walk around at multiple points of the gardens. There are many birds and reptiles enjoying the gardens at any time of day to watch or photograph.
Orion Maier — Google review
It's an amazing place! You can easily spend 3 or more hours! There are no restaurants or restroom during the circuit, I recommend take a repellent and some water to drink on the way! You can park your car and walk or drive and make some stops, it's an amazing place but please be careful! Those that have children don't let them walk away alone, have some alligator, spiders and a lot of wild life, all very relaxing and don't disturb nobody, but don't make so easy! Definitely go, don't think twice because of this, just careful!!
Jeff Walker — Google review
If you're already there for the Tobasco tour, it's just across the street. There is plenty of alligator habitat and several varieties of bamboo and camellia. As you can see, the Buddha is probably the most well known attraction here but don't sleep on Bird City!
Ellis Cole — Google review
Did a couple’s 3hr photography shoot in May 2023. Tons of oak trees! Lots of nice shaded spots. Good location for portraits with a variety of backdrops: cypress tree swamp, oak trees, old barns, stone bridge & water features. Not a lot of flowers in bloom in May when I went. Great place for an outdoor Louisiana photo shoot. Make sure to bring water and go early or late… mid day is a hot.
If you’re into bird/wildlife photography saw hundreds of Great white egrets around at Bird City. Also saw an alligator, water snake, bunny rabbit and a variety of other birds.
The gift shop has cold A/C and nice place to pick up cold drinks and snacks before or after your adventure and they have restrooms as well. Other entire property is trash free and that is nice and refreshing.
Overall great place to go. Only downside, I have Verizon and cell service wasn’t great. Also, it’s Louisiana… expect some ants, horseflies & mosquitos. Bug spray is available at the gift shop.
Joshua Poe — Google review
Breathtaking. Magical and very soothing for anyone who loves nature and appreciates plants and varieties.
My husband and I walked it. Not sure if it was allowed but we didn’t see any signs that deterred that. We followed rules for where not to go but otherwise, we did the whole loop on foot and brought backpacks with lunch and water. Highly recommend doing that if that’s an option because the magic we felt and saw couldn’t have been appreciated fully had we been in a car.
We loved the off trail walking since there are so many walking paths that are still paved but off the beaten path. MUST DO. It was a beautiful experience! Definitely one of my favorite things I’ve done while living in Southern Louisiana.
Esther Garcia — Google review
The jungle gardens tour was a nice addition to our tour of the Tabasco factory and included. The place was a stellar drive through tour. Many captivating views and well as a good amount of nature and wildlife to see including gators. This tour would be good for all ages and group sizes. I highly recommend it!
Mark Kahny Jr — Google review
A beautiful ride through beautiful grounds. Flowers bloom in early spring so time your visit accordingly. You'll see Bird City which is a sight to behold. There's also a nearly 1,000 year old Buddha, huge bamboo, alligators sunning themselves, and more.
Tom Gardiner — Google review
Jungle Gardens is absolutely one of the most beautiful places to be if you enjoy being in nature.
This place was so very welcoming from the staff in the visitors center to the alligators that were out minding their business. (I think we saw at least 3.)
I truly enjoyed myself and the pictures taken were amazing. I can't wait to go back in the Spring. If you're ever in that area, please take some time out to stop by. You will forget all of your worldly issues as you're driving through enjoying the scenery.
The only thing I would say is that the bathroom was not clean at the visitors center. It could have been due to traffic all day but it could have been much cleaner.
Anita H — Google review
I reserved the tickets ahead of time when I scheduled to do the Tabasco Factory Tour. My boyfriend and I walked the entire area. Next time, I probably would take a bike. You can drive by car, but I also feel like you miss a lot of the nature. There are multiple trails throughout. The area is clean and very beautiful!
Megan — Google review
Beautiful place!! We drove through as the mosquitoes were bad but we saw some nice hikes. Dog friendly!!!!! Moss on the oaks, alligators, some birds but not their migration time.
Kelly Smith — Google review
20240330 Nice driving tour. The Buddha Statue is my favorite, and I needed to get out of the car and walk down a path to see it. Be careful! The gator can sneak up on you, like one did to me. He snuck up on the grass when I was watching the fish jumping above the water.
Tilly Lo — Google review
Loved this place. Do yourself a favor; just get the tickets for the Tabasco tour; which ends by 4 (enter by 3:30) and you can ride or walk through Jungle Gardens on the same ticket. It was gorgeous. There was no toll to get on the island, just a friendly toll booth attendant who let us in, and directed us to the Tabasco and Jungle Gardens attractions. The Jungle Gardens attraction has a map; super easy to follow, just stay mostly to the right. There’s a small store and restrooms, a picnic area, and ample places to take pictures around the area. The Buddha and Bird City need a little walking in case you drive through; park and get out and walk.
Jon Guidry — Google review
Beautiful drive through garden tour. Also with options to park and walk the gardens perfect for picnics and very inexpensive when you pay for the Tabasco Avery Island tour the gardens came as part of the tour package it is a self tour so you can go as fast or slow as you want with plenty of places to take beautiful pictures. There are very clear markers for wildlife so do be aware and be cautious
Puaohaialii Williams — Google review
This is such a great nature activity. Get in the car and drive around to see scenic areas or stop to get out and explore. We didn't see any alligators sadly but still really enjoyed our experience!
Paige Brown — Google review
This garden was so beautiful! When you get your ticket to the Tabasco Factory, this is included. It is across the road from the factory and you can either drive or walk through it. It is very large, so driving may be easier. There are gators and turtles around the pond area.
Denise Ball — Google review
These gardens are truly AMAZING!!! I highly recommend you come visit. You can drive in between the different stops (to dodge the mosquitoes). The view from the Buddha statue is wonderful! I recommend you find the bridge in the Venetian Garden, it looks like a Monet painting. The place is really well maintained.
Lucile Chambily — Google review
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Louisiana 329 &, Main Rd, Avery Island, LA 70513, USA
The TABASCO Factory Tours offer a fascinating experience for visitors interested in the history and production of the famous hot sauce. The museum showcases Tabasco history exhibits and provides self-guided tours through various production buildings. Visitors can explore the greenhouse with pepper plants, see where the pepper mash is stored, and witness the bottling process. The tour offers detailed information throughout, making it an educational experience for all. Additionally, there is a gift shop available for souvenirs and restrooms for convenience.
We were too late to visit the museum and factory, but we got to wander around and saw some interesting facts.
Admission is $12.50 for adults and $9.50 for children (includes Jungle Gardens).
The country store has really cool Tabasco stuff. Definitely recommend the visit, especially the Jungle Gardens which was AMAZING!
Adeline CHAUTARD — Google review
Amazing experience! Have a long time that I dont visit a place like this one, very well care in all aspects! The price is incredible good and fair, $12 to go around all the island and to visit the Tabasco Factory, what a Amazing experience, for those that organize and take care, congratulations you are doing an amazing job!!! Really we loved! The only thing that I would say that could be better is the information about the restaurant, we was very excited to have our lunch, but with all the things to see we arrived there 3:20pm and it was closed already, looks like that close everyday at 2:30pm and there's nothing around to eat so, take a snack with you and eat before go around =)
Jeff Walker — Google review
I’m only posting a few photos because I don’t want to spoil too much. I took my boyfriend here for his birthday. It was easy to schedule my tickets ahead of time online. I checked in and was able to go. Self guide tour is amazing! Along the way they provide all the info a normal tour guide gives. You just go your own speed.
Megan — Google review
This place was fun!! It was a sweltering day and could have melted us. The museum and factory tour were nice. The store had lots of Tabasco goodies. Then the drive on the grounds was lovely. Best thing was the Tabasco Ice Cream!!
David Kravetz (Sumoflam) — Google review
It is self guided, don't bother with the app, it is kitschy and not useful. A short walk with some stairs, and the museum has lots of great info. be sure to try the all the flavors in the gift shop. The drive through the jungle garden after the tour was worth it.
yah32 — Google review
This place is pure magic. The self guided tour is amazing. The food was great, we thought it'd be an expensive sit down place but it's actually a great "cafeteria style" restaurant with a bloody Mary bar!
The gardens are remarkable and both times I've gone, I saw the alligator!
Kelly K (HellCat) — Google review
If you aren't a fan of Tabasco Sauce now, you will be after checking this place out. It's about 2 hours from New Orleans, but it's an easy drive, The tour is self guided but easy to follow and there is some interesting facts along the way. Make sure no one is around if you want to lick the big salt rock! :) The General Store has some really cool Tabasco stuff - Don't miss sampling the Tabasco ice cream - seriously! The restaurant has some good snacks too! Your admission includes the 'jungle' which is a nice drive before heading back out to the ride home.
Leonard Rosenfield — Google review
To learn not just about how Tabasco is made. But to learn about the family history was amazing. From how it all began. To the family history serving in the military from one serving with Theodore roosevelt and the rough riders to so many other stores of the family. And their contribution to the Jingle Garden. I had lunch there. It was very good. The whole experience is something that others need to do. I highly recommend you go visit.
matthew jerkovic — Google review
What a fantastic experience!
As a chef I have used Tabasco for over 4 decades of cooking, it’s flavor, consistency and quality are the gold standard of excellence!
The factory tour was incredible and just solidified my passion and patronage of Tabasco brand products!
By all means if you take the tour you have to taste the pepper mash it will set your taste buds free!
The lunch we had was incredibly delicious! Every team member we encountered was friendly, hospitable and gracious!
If you’re a cook, chef, foodie or someone who just likes to flavor up your food I highly recommend this tour and visit to Avery Island!
Jesse Vega — Google review
In 1986 I came here with my future and current wife for our first kiss. Well, that might not have been the plan but it did happen.
We only went through the gardens and were eaten by mosquitoes and that has not changed.
This time I took the wife and 8 others friends from Europe with me to the Factory tour and all the rest the location offers and it was a top stop!
If you know anything about Tabasco (like it is on restaurant tables across the world) then the Factory Tour is so worth the time. We came out of the tour and all said “we gotta try some Tabasco!”.
Over to the restaurant and most of us had the “Sampler” and tried all the various Tabascos on the table. We had such a good time. The shop was next and shirts, seasonings and more were bought.
Then the Garden tour and it is beautiful but it was a hot October day at 2pm and most animals were likely hiding away but they are wonderfully maintained.
This is a long haul from New Orleans (7 hours round trip) but we stayed the night before in Lafayette which made the trip so nice. The swamp tour on Lake Martin was full of animals and at least 50 gators as well.
I would tell anyone who has some interest in where this global hot sauce comes from and the remote existence it has today.
Think about it; every bottle of Tabasco, anywhere in the world, came from this location. just wow. 😯
Andrew Maher — Google review
Great experience for Tabasco fans. Staff was very friendly and always willing to help.
Make sure you leave enough time to hit the gift shop (closes at 4pm) to load up on unique items and sauces.
Highly recommend stop if you are in Southern Louisiana/Lafayette area.
If you have time, also get the jungle gardens pass located at the facility. This is the "old" property and homestead of the McIlhenny's.
G.B. Reed — Google review
What a great history lesson. Plenty of parking. Tickets are a bit pricey. The restaurant closes early, so we didn't visit. The self guided tour was pleasant and offered many visual resources. The Jungle self driving tour was very relaxing and offered many nature picture opportunities.
DL Yepez — Google review
This tour was amazing. It was self guided and loved interacting with the staff. Everyone was extremely friendly and engaging. We bought a bunch of things from the gift shop. I do wish you could buy the stuff online also. The restaurant was also amazing the sampler was totally worth it and the egg rolls were to die for. Will definitely come back again.
Levi Baker — Google review
Loved Avery Island and the Tabasco factory tour, but the highlight of the visit was the Jungle Garden tour. It's such a beautiful place and we could have spent hours going through the gardens. Saw my first ever alligator! Then saw several more after that. If you're ever in the area, this is a must-do attraction.
Karen Fritz — Google review
Came with a good friend and our teen kids and had a blast. Staff was so informative and friendly. The culture of this company is the envy of every company. I asked several employees why they work there- and if they enjoyed it. Each response was "I love it., or "We're a family".
The Jungle Gardens cannot be skipped. the McIlhenney family did this land a service.
Recommend this place 11/10.
A Primo Life — Google review
This place is a fun, exciting place to visit and very rich in history. There is a gift shop with restrooms. The tour is self guided with detailed facts and information all throughout. You get to see the greenhouse with some examples of the pepper plants and experimental plants, too. Also, the actual barrels where the pepper mash is kept and the factory where it's made, bottled, and sent to the world. There's a lot of walking involved. There's also a restaurant, but that's not included with the regular tour and should be purchased separately. All in all... I enjoyed myself very much.
macaronipop — Google review
So glad we went. Much better than I ever expected. Self guided tour was awesome, got to see pretty much everything. The museum, gift shop, and restaurant we’re all very good. We followed up with a jungle tour, which also was incredible. Pretty much a half a day experience, A great bang for the buck.
John Clemens — Google review
I've been wanting to visit here for a while and it did not disappoint!! We really enjoyed learning about my favorite condiment and going to Jungle Gardens. We bought Tabasco souvenirs and ate at the restaurant which was good. Great day!
Brenda Pate — Google review
We totally enjoyed our tour of the factory and the jungle Gardens. We had no idea of the rich history and success of the family owned business. The tour was very well done and visitor friendly. We loved it.
Carol Vaughn — Google review
A little out of the way, but well worth it! Wish more businesses were run like this one. Great experience and the tour included access to the Jungle Gardens for some gator viewing and great scenery.
Christopher Stauder — Google review
This is such an interesting, important and fun piece of American history and truly unique in the present age. We loved the brief, self-guided tour and saw some truly fun exhibits in the museum. Not to mention all the cool stuff for sale in the gift shop with the iconic logo, of course.
The Jungle Gardens were extensive, spectacular and serene and with no rush to get around, just a beautiful, leisurely tour. Lots of photo ops or just sights to take in and marvel at in your own time.
Elizabeth Schubert — Google review
We enjoyed our visit, it was nice to see where our favorite hot sauces are made and bottled. It was a Sunday so the production line wasn't running.
The tour numbers on the virtual tour did not match the numbers on site.
The store has a tasting section where you can taste about a dozen different flavors of Tabasco. Plenty of souvenirs are available, as well as Tabasco in a variety of sizes and flavors
Melissa Rollosson — Google review
Wonderful experience. Great friendly and helpful staff.
Incredible self guided tour of the complete Tabasco production operation. One of my lifetime favorites and I got a detailed view of the whole process of how it's made. Very clean grounds and facilities. Great nater tour also. Great gift shop. We really enjoyed it. I recommend it for everyone.
Brian Anderson — Google review
Was down in Louisiana for a few days and did the Avery Island Tabasco Tour as well as the Jungle Gardens tour. As a fan of Tabasco, it was nice to get a history lesson as well as see where it’s made. It’s a self guided tour, about an hour. They have a cool restaurant there as well as a gift shop with great merch. Come stop by and check it out next time you’re in Southern LA.
Mark Kahny Jr — Google review
Hot sauce variations only available from the factory and Tabasco flavored soft serve ice cream varieties available to taste in the gift shop are just two of the highlights from a tour of the location. Kids and grown ups would enjoy a visit here.
Ben Heiner — Google review
This factory was great! There were numerous areas to view and the history of it was amazing! Even if you don’t like Tabasco, it is still a neat experience to see how they make it. (In the gift shop, the chili mix is so delicious! It was so good, I bought 2)
Shawn was excellent, informative, safety conscious, and fun. Local boy who grew up on the rivers. Knows the area well. Made sure we saw lots of critters. Comfortable boat. Recommend sitting toward the back so you can ask questions and hear the answers. Also bring a hat because of sun and a pair of binoculars. Highly recommend.
Terri Kring — Google review
Shawn was the best tour guide you could ask for. I mean the man knows his stuff! We went two times; one in the late afternoon and the very next day late morning. I would definitely suggest going before it gets too hot or too cold. The 10am - 12 seems like a really good time to see the basking this time of year. Shawn informed us on so many things I couldn't keep up he really enjoys what he does and it shows. You can't beat the price and the knowledge you get and the view...what a view! This is a small local business and thats who we like to support. The other companies we called did cost more and it seemed like it would have been a rushed experience. We are so glad we chose Country Cajun swamp tours and will be more than happy to recommend and return when we are in the area.
Thanks again! It was an amazing tour by an amazing guide that has generations of knowledge and experience!
Cody Long — Google review
Fantastic tour on this beautiful swamp. My kids (and me) were so enthralled that they lost count of all the alligators spotted. Our guide was both hilarious & informative; through personal stories and educational tidbits you could tell just how much he loved his home. This was definitely our favorite day of vacation on our week-long Louisiana roadtrip.
Elisabeth Grae — Google review
Shawn was an amazing tour guide! More than just basic information. A well educated guide that has first hand knowledge of the area from growing up in the area and being on the lake since he was a child! Definitely the tour you want to take!!!!!! He went out of his way to make sure we saw a ton of interesting things
Dawn LuMaye Krueger — Google review
Sean was simply the very best tour guide! Super knowledgeable about plant and animal life and clearly cares about taking care of our planet. He was extremely skilled at navigating around trees and kept us laughing with his jokes.
We were happy to see all the wildlife we did - gators, eagles, swallow tailed kites, black bellies whistling tree ducks, eagles, herons, and so much more - & felt privileged to even get to see a nest of duck eggs! We heartily recommend Cajun Country Swamp Tours and Sean!
Jo Lee Martin — Google review
Mrs Wendy gave us the BEST sunset swamp tour experience for our first time in Louisiana. She knows Lake Martin front to back, & has so much knowledge about the beautiful Cypress trees, the wildlife, & even local recommendations for dinner. We've been on 1 other swamp tour, on an airboat..but Mrs Wendy gives a much more personal trip, gets you close enough to see the gators, & even let us borrow her binoculars for some a bit further out. Thanks so much for such a phenomenal trip!!!
SUPPORT LOCAL, & WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES!!!!!! 🐊🚤🐊
H J — Google review
My husband and I booked this tour for our anniversary weekend and it was perfect. Our guide was very informative and funny. It didn’t even feel like an hour and a half! Definitely will recommend to my friends when they’re in the area!
Lisa De La Cruz — Google review
Amazing tour! Our tour guide was awesome, he even kept all the kids entertained, we will definitely be going back!!
Misty Garcia — Google review
Firstly, email them. Quickest way to be in contact with the company.
Secondly, Ashley was very sweet to us and worked it out for our schedule to do the tour.
Thirdly, Corey knew his stuff about the swamp. He gave us an outstanding tour despite the water 16 inches lower than typical. We had encounters with several alligators of varying sizes, saw so much natural beauty, and enjoyed the tales he told.
Bridgett Ray (Southerngalwithcharm) — Google review
Our guide was amazing!!! Took us out and showed us all the different birds, snakes in trees, turtles, gators, gator nests. Our experience was so great. Would definitely go again when we’re back visiting.
Vanessa Baker — Google review
Fantastic! So much more than just gators. Our guide was so knowledgeable about all the animals and birds, the plant life, the different areas of lake/swamp/bayou.
They use a quiet motor so it doesn't disturb the wildlife and the flat bottom boat got us close to everything.
The scenery is simply stunning.
It's a family run business and you can tell they have a great love for what they do.
Sierra Montgomery — Google review
Brett the bird man was a Fantastic guide! His love for the job and excitement to see the wildlife made the trip very enjoyable! We saw 6 gators of varying sizes and tons of interesting birds like rose spoonbills. The trees in the lake are gorgeous, this is exactly what we hoped a Louisiana swamp tour would be like! Sunset was a perfect time for a tour, beautiful! Thanks brett
Scott Stephenson — Google review
We called at the last minute on Mardi Gras Day seeking a nature based entertainment and they accommodated us. They even waited an extra 5 minutes for us to get there. Shawn was an excellent tour guide with his charming Cajun French accent and vast knowledge of Lake Martin and the swamp Flora and fauna. He skillfully guided the skiff through groves of cypress trees draped in flowing ribbons of Spanish moss. We saw lots of alligators, many varieties of turtles, snipe's, egrets, herons, wood ducks, turkey vultures, geese, and many more gamebirds than I can remember.
Michael Breaux — Google review
Best tour ever! Seriously if I could them 500 stars I will had! That company is not complicated to deal with, they make it simple and easy as very confidential and professional!
Exceptional, excellent, professional, friendly, sociable, knowledgeable, safe guide! Love all of it will return many times again!
Thank you, it was so awesome, inspirational and instructive fun tour!
JFK — Google review
We loved our experience with Cajun Country Swamp Tours! Our guide was great and very knowledgeable about the area and all the wildlife in the swamp. We'll be back every chance we get.
dan carlson — Google review
Wow this was the best we had there young lady that took a cell waited for us and another couple and we were the only ones on the tour it was absolutely amazing she was so knowledgeable about the trees the birds and we're the animals were we saw so many alligators and so many turtles and had such a good time we would recommend her for all the tours you want to go on look her up she is amazing thank you so much for taking us out
Rahn Monrea'L — Google review
Incredible tour At incredible price!
Take a trip with the Swiss Family Robinson of the swamps. The tour guide grew up running wild in these swamps! You can tell Sean is a true protector of his childhood playground. He is a watchful steward of its inhabitants the owls, turtles, and alligators. On this tour you will be taken to the childhood haunts and meet and see many interesting inhabitants. Very, very kind people own this company. I highly recommend!
Sara Beau — Google review
Tour guide is very knowledgeable and really succeeded in bringing quality information. I've been on all the tours and this guy is the best !
Champagne's Swamp Tours / with the only facilities and restrooms, store, ect on lake Martin, louisiana
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We did our tour yesterday and really enjoyed it. Martin lake is so magical, full of life like alligators, turtles and birds. The community is taking good care about it. Our tour guide Jonathan was amazing and very knowledgeable. He told us so much about the local environment. Very recommended
Kat Ku — Google review
Now you’ve heard of the Louisiana swamplands and your mind has run wild with scary imaginings so you might as well make the trip and brave this undiscovered kingdom of beauty and violence. And if you do, let Champagne’s Swamp Tours get you there. Placed keenly along Lake Martin this place is strategically docked so that you can both easily locate it and experience the swamp effectively.
Did you know that alligators turn on themselves? Have you seen these reptilian cannibals feed on each other? You might, while safely in one of Champagne’s boats. Does the raptor perch before it hunts or will he search for prey from the skies? You may find out here.
Champagne’s has snacks and restroom facilities. They are reasonably priced on tours and offer souvenirs that some of the young ones might appreciate. The staff is helpful, sometimes witty and always informative. I recall being a little confused on where to park because coming from the city, we usually only park in designated areas - but it worked out.
I’ve been in deserts, both high and low, climbed pyramids and stepped on the bricks that made Nineveh. I’ve fished off the Yucatán and kissed the Blarney Stone - but this tour I did with loved ones, this tour I did with family. This tour is something you need to do.
Sinjin — Google review
I would say that this was the best $25 that I've spent recently. It's ran by a cajun family complete with heavy accents. We saw dozens of gators, lounging, swimming, and diving. There were plenty of birds and turtles as well. Our boat could hold 18 people but wasn't full or crowded. The captain was courteous and informative, but still managed to throw in a bit of humor. I highly recommend this tour.
Dan Dieterich — Google review
Bring Binoculars if you have them!
This place was AWESOME! Our guide Jonathan did a very good job guiding us through the swamp. He was a good blend of funny and informative. The boats were comfortable and the tour was a good length of time. Not too long and not too short. We saw alligators, turtles, and lots of birds! And now I can say I know the difference between a swamp and a bayou!
Jason Lucas — Google review
Had a blast today! Brought my cousin visiting from Michigan with us. We enjoyed the swamp! The tour guide was super informative and knowledgeable. He also of course knew his way around very well. We felt safe and learned a lot we didn’t know about the swamp today. Thank you for your hospitality 😌🙌
Adriel Coffman — Google review
They are a great bunch of people, simple boats and good knowledge. Jason our boatman was great.
Remember they have no free water, so carry your own. Also carry bug spray. I got "swamped" by bugs(sorry for the lame pun). Pam the owner lady was also knowledgeable about things and did not hesitate to start up a conversation. Their office is pretty non-descript and they accept credit card for a significantly higher cost.
Paresh Motiwala — Google review
Absolutely wonderful. The swamp is stunning with plenty of old cypress rooted in the water. The view are incredible. I wish the owner would have accepted to open to shades on the boat because it was so sunny but he didn’t want, disappointing when it’s 100F… also as much as I love having close encounter with animals, I am not a big fan to disrupt their life. We spent time chasing baby alligators close to their nest…not needed. We saw plenty of birds, alligators,…but the best remains the “floating forest”
charles nouwen — Google review
I visited this place the last weekend in July 2023, and our visit here paddling in a canoe for the first time (for me) was the MOST INCREDIBLE, FUN, AND PEACEFUL EXPERIENCE, EVER!!!
A BIG PLUS IS THAT THE SUPPORT STAFF "MONITORS" THE AREA AS THEY ARE GOING ON TOURS WITH OTHERS--SO YOU HAVE A FEEL OF NOT BEING ALL ALONE.
IT was $80.00 to rent a canoe for two people for two hours of paddling and photo taking of nature and each other.
The wild life and beautiful cypress trees will have you wanting to come out to Lake Martin ALL of the time!!!!
I'm a native of south LA and never experienced the swamps this way.
The owners are nice.
PLEASE OBEY THE RULES AND BE BACK WHEN THEY ASK YOU TO RETURN!
YOU WILL BE CHARGED EXTRA FOR NOT RETURNING ON TIME. THEY EMPHASIZE THIS ENOUGH!!!!
Great place to go to "test the waters" before going at it on your own.
University of Louisiana Alumnus — Google review
We had an awesome experience! I'm an earthy gal and I'm so happy the tour was respectful of nature. Our tour guide Jimmy was amazing, super knowledgeable, and was a nice and sweet guy all around. We kept enough distance and we simply observed and learned a ton. I called in the afternoon and was able to get a reservation same day with a nice and sweet woman on the phone. We learned a lot about the local species of plants and animals, and saw a variety of things. We saw several alligators of all sizes, two mama alligators with their babies, woodpeckers, osprey, many different bird nests, and more. It was beautiful and a very peaceful experience for my husband, son and I on our short trip to Louisiana. Highly recommend!
Erin Boeckman — Google review
Stopped here as part of Harvest Hosts with our RV overnight. Took a tour when we arrived. One of the most informative and interesting swamp tours we have ever taken. Many alligators and beautiful varieties of birds to see. Wildlife everywhere. Our tour guide John was knowledgeable and entertaining. Would highly recommend a tour here!
Mary Mitchell — Google review
We had an amazing swamp tour here with our guide Jimmy. Got to see a lot of alligators, baby alligators (in their natural habitat!), birds and just an amazing piece of nature here. Very informative, funny and with great respect for nature, with our guide making sure not to disturb the gators or other animals too much. All the folks here were really nice. It was quite a detour for us to get here, but definitely worth the drive!
Wouter — Google review
Absolutely the best swamp tour you can take. Our tour guide was awesome. He explained everything in detail about the swamp. You could tell he had a great deal of experience with every plant, tree and animal related to the swamp. Highly recommend this tour.
Mr. Fixit aka Vic — Google review
If you're looking for an authentic, exciting, and educational experience in the heart of Louisiana's swamp country, then look no further than Champagne's Cajun Swamp Tours. From start to finish, this tour company exceeded all of my expectations and provided me with an unforgettable adventure.
First off, the guide (Brandon) was knowledgeable and passionate about the environment and wildlife of the swamp. He was able to answer all of my questions and provide fascinating insights into the history and culture of the region.
Secondly, the tour itself was breathtaking. From the moment we boarded the boat, I was transported into a world of beauty and mystery. The scenery was stunning, and we were able to see all sorts of creatures, from Alligators to Osprey, up close and personal.
Thirdly, the staff went above and beyond by giving us recommendations for local food spots in the area, and they allowed us to park our RV overnight!
Overall, I cannot recommend Champagne's Cajun Swamp Tours highly enough. If you're looking for an adventure that will leave you with lasting memories, then this is the tour for you. I would give this company 5 stars without hesitation. Thank you, Champagne's, for an incredible experience!
Allen & Stevie — Google review
Stopped by accident really, but what an unexpected blessing!! Jason was our tour guide and he is so wonderful! Showed and told us all about the gators, turtles, birds, trees, invasive aquatics, and even an awesome bird identification app!! He was so nice about taking us closer to see what we couldn't, and he showed infinite patience 😁. We're from Minnesota and he didn't mind any of our questions whatsoever....highly recommended, best part of our 7-day trip to Louisiana so far. Thank you!!!!
Jo Koenig — Google review
I had a great time with Jimmy the guide leading a great tour through the swamp. He told us about the trees, birds, gators and ecosystem we were passing through. Such a good value, be sure to tip!
Caroline Fitzsousa — Google review
5 stars! We enjoyed our swamp tour thoroughly. Jason was great! He knew his way around and knew where to take us. We saw a ton of alligators and local birds. He was patient and knowledgeable! Definitely book your tour ahead of time to make sure you get on the boat when you want.
Jennifer — Google review
We didn’t find swamp thing but we got to see a bunch of other cool stuff. Our tour guide Brandon was super. Awesome tour for the family or couples or solo. We’ll definitely recommend to others. Thanks Champagne swamp tours for the good time.
nate b — Google review
Loved this place.
Warning! Make sure you arrive 20 min before your reservation!! They will leave without you! Also when making a reservation, tell them how many kids you have as prices vary based on age. We made the mistake of booking for a 1 year old. Normally they would have charged us the 1 year old as an adult.. but they made an exception. We also had two people who couldn't go.. so we had to pay for the two people anyway. Might sound unreasonable, but if you think about it, they could have booked 2 more people on the boat. Tour was amazing and worth it. Would go again! 1000%
Chris Maas — Google review
Oh come on folks!
I grew up in New Orleans. I went to school at LSU, Baton Rouge. I have taken people on many a swamp tour but never on Lake Martin.
I do not know about the other tour operators on this lake but this is like shooting fish in a barrel. Our guide took my group of 10 around the swamp and after the 30th gator some were saying “he was a bit small”. We saw at least 20 more.
Plus the vegetation and the birds we saw made this hour a remarkable one. The photos I uploaded are just from a phone, so no fancy camera here. They might not show all the detail we saw on our tour.
Highly recommend! Yes there are toilets which were helpful. Yes there is a picnic table under the huge oak tree which we also made ample use of. Yes we booked ahead using their website and yes that was simple and easy to do.
If you are in the neighborhood of Lafayette or visiting the Tabasco factory then I highly recommend a pass by this place. We toured at 3pm in late October. And yes, it was unusually warm but the reptiles were out sunning as expected. Top experience.
Andrew Maher — Google review
We visited on 12/9/24.
So so great. Very relaxing,I enjoyed every second. Already asked my kids about going with me for Christmas break.
Definitely recommended!
Mr Tommy our tour guide was very kind & can answer bout any question you have about gators ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Amy Cole — Google review
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1151, 1076 Rookery Rd, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517, USA
A sweet little interactive this is the first center. It will take you about half an hour to explore. It's a very nice and super interesting
little excursion.
Carrie McClung — Google review
Brilliant - what an experience of a lifetime to take my family visiting from Scotland out and be able to hear this second generation local's expertise and knowledge of a region we love so much and consider a very special place.
Booking experience was a pleasure and Kim was a delight to be out with - we all loved every minute with him - truly a real gentleman. Kids (11&12), parents and grandparents ALL got something special from this thanks to Kim really going out his way to show us the beauty of the region and none of us wanted it to end. We will be back and cant recommend this highly enough. Thank you
Gavin Robb — Google review
Would highly recommend. Had a blast on the after dark tour. Our captain, Kevin, was wonderful and had lots of tidbits of interesting facts. The water and lights are beautiful at night.
Jamey Macho — Google review
Great intimate tour through the swamp filled with blooming blue wild hyacinths. The guide/owner is passionate about teaching his guests all he knows of the area.
Ellen Conry — Google review
We five booked a trip with Kim, Sr. What a hoot! And the terrain was pretty terrific as well. Good, safe boat, even girded against “flying carp”, that can “kill you” according to Kim. Never heard of such a beast, but he had the conscientiousness to plan - plus keep his insurance costs down! Truly loved the experience. Highly recommended. Ask him about Joan Rivers!
Best in Spring!, but he makes it worth it even in late January.
Wayne Phillips — Google review
When I read Kim was a veteran I knew which tour we were using, we support veteran owned businesses. Kim and his son were great. They were both very knowledgeable of the area and wildlife. They use outboard motor vessels not airboats, so you are able to hear their stories about the area and enjoy the sights and sounds. We will be back in the spring.
Jason Bailess — Google review
This tour is amazing! Anyone in this area should go. Rain or shine. We saw some beautiful birds and lots of alligators. They do not use air boats so it is quieter and you get to enjoy the wildlife because they aren't scared off. Kim is very knowledgeable about the area and really cares about the Bayou and the animals living in it. He also really cares about his customers as he has installed nets on the sides of the boats to protect you from jumping carp. They are all over and several hit the boat. These fish are large and can seriously hurt people but you won't have to worry about it here.
It was raining during our tour but they have ponchos for you to wear and we were on a boat where you could sit inside so you wouldn't even be in the rain.
A side note, Kim is a Veteran and so are several people in his family, all the more reason to take this tour.
Michelle Eldred — Google review
Our second time out with these folks & the experience was as excellent as our first. Kim Sr. & Kim Jr. are knowledgeable about all wildlife in the area and very respectful of them. They are experienced at guiding wildlife photographers and seem to know the whole basin without having to reference a map. Can't wait to go again!