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I found this place on Yelp when planning our road trip to Nor-Cal. We only stopped here because my kids are huge Gravity Falls fans. We read this place was the inspiration for the Mystery Shack. So glad we stopped, after 10 hours in the car this was our first roadside attraction and it was so much fun. It was cheap to walk through and take advantage of the gravity spots and fun facts. I would definitely come back!

We were on a mission to locate the ever so hard to catch chipalope and we were successful! After driving the Avenue of the giants, we were on the lookout for confusion Hill. Did we go to see all the different displays? No we were there to purchase or sell for real live Chipolope! Great roadside attraction. We love the local kitchy stuff!

Honestly, their politics ruined everything. The house itself is kind of mild, you need 2 people for a lot of the exhibits to work or a compass. They claim a stream is flowing backwards but it's hard to understand what they mean by that. Anyways, classic tacky highway pit stop with fake quartz "healing crystals" packets, appropriative cheap dream catchers next to a "don't tread on me" license plate. I regret giving this business my money, and I know there's other confusion hills out there- I've seen signs on the highways in Michigan. Maybe those ones aren't political.

On my way to my destination during my four hour drive I came across a sign that I couldn't ignore. I was intrigued but still didn't bother to search what it was because I was driving assuming I wouldn't have enough time to check out any places. Upon my arrival to my destination I realized that I would have time to explore. I began asking what are "cool" spots I have to see before I leave. I created a list and this place came up quite often. I checked out the business and upon arrival there was a good size parking lot and no parking fee. There is a snackbar on site as well as a gift shop. I purchased a nice bracelet that reads "live the life you imagined." We purchased our tickets at the gift shop. Although they are normally open 7 Days a week, 365 days a year summer hours for now according to their hours are "Summer Hours: May-September 9th 9am-6pm *NOW HOWEVER, HOURS ARE 9-5PM*" The fee to enter is very cheap only $5.00 for adults, and for children 4-12 years old it is $4.00 and anyone under 4 is free. My favorite part of this location is the train ride with Tony the conductor. The cost for adults is $10, Children 4 - 12 years old: $7.50, and children 3 years old & under: Free. ***** All this information can be found on the website. When we exited the gift shop we walked to the gravity house which was not very far. The gravity house was very interesting and a fun experience. I took a couple of photos but none that I felt could capture the experience. We paid additionally for the train ride not really knowing what to expect. Tony the train drive was very entertaining, polite, and knowledgeable. Our group truly enjoyed his personality. He made this whole experience be a fun time for us. I highly recommend the train ride please do not skip it. The train runs on schedule so if you do plan a visit make sure to call and ensure you'll be there before it departs. The train can accommodate one person per seat and there are about 10 or so spots. Everyone kept and wore a mask during my visit. I found that this activity is family friendly because they have a playground for children but I also found adults enjoying their time here. I highly recommend stopping by this place because the prices are low, reasonable, and the experience from the train ride makes the trip worthwhile.

Great stop to explore when you pass through. They have a gift shop, food, and things to sightsee. We took the plunge and purchased tickets for the train ride and gravity house. Yes, it was a bit pricey ($10 per adult for train & $5 per adult for gravity house) but we had such a fun time that it was well worth it. We really enjoyed the train conductor. He was hilarious and has a great personality. Definitely stop and enjoy this gem.

This charming and classic, roadside attraction is timeless. Standing since after WW2, this place stands the test of time. The vintage and antique signs and statues are so charming and nostalgic. It's a world warp when entering the actual gravity house. It will make you bust up laughing and feeling disoriented. I wanted to take the mini train ride but it was wet weather and seemed like a slow day, the snack shack was closed too, so I didn't bother asking about the train. I plan on going back for sure and I will call ahead to see if the train is running that Day. The gift shop had lots of eye candy and awesome things to buy. I appreciate that the owners still got it operating and taken care of. This is a special and magical place.

Worth the visit if you are in the area. Same as the mystery spot in Santa Cruz. We came on a not so busy wed afternoon. My wife and I plus a 5yr old and 1yr old costed us total of 40 some dollars to do both the train ride and the mystery house. Tony the train conductor was the highlight, some might find him annoying but we liked his tour. Very funny, tho some jokes might fall flat but overall he is very entertaining. We learned a lot about the redwoods and history around the area. The little gift shop is great to see and there is a play area for the kids after the train ride. Clean bathrooms and plenty other things to explore on the property. All the latest info are on their website.

Great rest stop, especially for families. After a long drive it's the perfect place to get out and stretch your legs... and your brain :) They have some really neat wood carvings, a few mind-bending attractions, a little playground, and a gift shop. It isn't really somewhere you could spend a whole day, but definitely worth a stop if you're passing through.

A northern California landmark on the 101 north outside of Piercy, CA, just before the Humboldt county line sits confusion hill. An area of winding switch back road that weaves and passes its way through the redwood curtain in some of the most beautiful land on this continent, and where you will find this unique place A magnificent groove of old growth redwoods hosts this eclectic road side stop - a rest area, food and drink store, curiosity souvenir shop, museum-information center, gravity house, mini train, picnic, take a picture with the kids - cool place. Well worth pulling off the road for a bit, we try to stop either going or returning from the city when we have the time. At least once a year - for decades now. They have pretty decent food, great made to order burgers, etc. and the picnic area is shaded with tables and benches. The gravity house is a lot of fun but the climb up to it may be a little difficult for some. Confusion Hill is one of those rare places that makes northern California that cooler eclectic kind of laid back place that it is... 4stars 00093
If you're a super fan of the Gravity Falls show on Disney+ or just a fan of fun roadside tourist traps, I have two words for you: worth it! I visited Confusion Hill in mid-June and arrived around 1pm. It wasn't crowded at all and we were able to explore freely, walk around the property thoroughly and even have a decent (but pricey) lunch on site. If you take it slow and pay attention to the details of the place you'll discover there's much to see and appreciate. I'll add some photos but not much so as not to steal the splendor of this place! read more
Confusion Hill delivers in that it is ...confusing. We pulled off here because who doesn't love a good tourist trap and we got a bit turned around trying to find it but there are lots of signs with arrows if you look closely. Nothing much was open when we arrived but there was a totem pole in the parking lot. We went into the gift shop which shows as having similar hours to the attractions but were told nothing was open yet and nothing much was dog friendly, so we headed out. We enjoy the Mystery Spot so we thought this would be similar but the not so friendly staff and things not running on time was a bit off putting. Maybe it's a different experience for others but we won't be back. read more
Stopped here on my way home, as a huge fan of Gravity Falls who thought she was too late for the Gravity Falls stuff, I was plesantly surprised when I pulled into the parking lot and saw the big Bill on the tree and all the merchindise in the gift shop! Especially the stuff made from redwood!! The man who ran the gift shop was totally friendly and welcoming. Also, the whole Chipalope thing is so stinking adorable!! read more
I found this place on Yelp when planning our road trip to Nor-Cal. We only stopped here because my kids are huge Gravity Falls fans. We read this place was the inspiration for the Mystery Shack. So glad we stopped, after 10 hours in the car this was our first roadside attraction and it was so much fun. It was cheap to walk through and take advantage of the gravity spots and fun facts. I would definitely come back! read more
6 months ago
Grew up an hour up the road.. drove by a thousand times before and after moving to SF.. at every pass, thought, 'I gotta go there for heaven's sake!' - finally went this Summer. We loved it so much! Didn't hurt that both the kids and us have been big 'Gravity Falls' fans since it started, and we love the connection and their clear recognition of it.. Dang it - the folks' names are escaping me now.. I know they will come back.. but everyone there is wonderful! So glad we rode the train - a must! First learned they had a train that still operated back on the show 'California's Gold' with Huey Hawser. We will be back very soon! read more
Interesting roadside stop. Similar to The Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz. Nothing unique in the gift shop, just the same cheap made in China junk you see at all the other tourist traps. Nothing locally made at all. The gravity house was okay, but without an actual tour guide, you don't know what you're looking at or what to do. Not overly friendly staff. The train wasn't running due to recent rains and that was what my daughter really wanted to ride on. Maybe in the summer it's different. We probably won't ever be back to find out. read more
We came here as a group of 10 people, 6 kids ages 13 and under and 4 adults. The lady at the front desk seemed very annoyed that the kids were looking around her shop to the point where she even made a rude comment about it. You have to go through the gift shop to get to the attraction, so there was no way we could avoid the kids looking through the shop. It felt very uncomfortable, especially for a place that was tailored towards Gravity Falls, which is a kid show. The train wasn't working, so we paid $5 for adults and $4 for the kids just to walk around in the woods basically which we could have done at any of the other parks or trails around here. Definitely wouldn't plan your trip around this place. I would suggest the Sequoia Sky Park zoo instead or even the Lady Bird Johnson Grove trail. read more
We were on a mission to locate the ever so hard to catch chipalope and we were successful! After driving the Avenue of the giants, we were on the lookout for confusion Hill. Did we go to see all the different displays? No we were there to purchase or sell for real live Chipolope! Great roadside attraction. We love the local kitchy stuff! read more
Honestly, their politics ruined everything. The house itself is kind of mild, you need 2 people for a lot of the exhibits to work or a compass. They claim a stream is flowing backwards but it's hard to understand what they mean by that. Anyways, classic tacky highway pit stop with fake quartz "healing crystals" packets, appropriative cheap dream catchers next to a "don't tread on me" license plate. I regret giving this business my money, and I know there's other confusion hills out there- I've seen signs on the highways in Michigan. Maybe those ones aren't political. read more
11 months ago
I was excited to go back again and experience this with friends. to say disappointing would be an understatement. train wasn't running and the sob story about maintenance was unnecessary, still had to pay full fee to get in and there was no warning ahead of time that it wasn't running. maintenance and upkeep was beyond depressing. clerk that was there was slurping coffee and playing on his phone instead of cleaning or improving the run-down facilities. drove a long way for disappointment read more
1 year ago
My daughter is a huge Gravity Falls fan & she absolutely loved this place! We took a road trip here & the drive was beautiful! Will def have to come back again! read more
On my way to my destination during my four hour drive I came across a sign that I couldn't ignore. I was intrigued but still didn't bother to search what it was because I was driving assuming I wouldn't have enough time to check out any places. Upon my arrival to my destination I realized that I would have time to explore. I began asking what are "cool" spots I have to see before I leave. I created a list and this place came up quite often. I checked out the business and upon arrival there was a good size parking lot and no parking fee. There is a snackbar on site as well as a gift shop. I purchased a nice bracelet that reads "live the life you imagined." We purchased our tickets at the gift shop. Although they are normally open 7 Days a week, 365 days a year summer hours for now according to their hours are "Summer Hours: May-September 9th 9am-6pm *NOW HOWEVER, HOURS ARE 9-5PM*" The fee to enter is very cheap only $5.00 for adults, and for children 4-12 years old it is $4.00 and anyone under 4 is free. My favorite part of this location is the train ride with Tony the conductor. The cost for adults is $10, Children 4 - 12 years old: $7.50, and children 3 years old & under: Free. ***** All this information can be found on the website. When we exited the gift shop we walked to the gravity house which was not very far. The gravity house was very interesting and a fun experience. I took a couple of photos but none that I felt could capture the experience. We paid additionally for the train ride not really knowing what to expect. Tony the train drive was very entertaining, polite, and knowledgeable. Our group truly enjoyed his personality. He made this whole experience be a fun time for us. I highly recommend the train ride please do not skip it. The train runs on schedule so if you do plan a visit make sure to call and ensure you'll be there before it departs. The train can accommodate one person per seat and there are about 10 or so spots. Everyone kept and wore a mask during my visit. I found that this activity is family friendly because they have a playground for children but I also found adults enjoying their time here. I highly recommend stopping by this place because the prices are low, reasonable, and the experience from the train ride makes the trip worthwhile. read more
Great stop to explore when you pass through. They have a gift shop, food, and things to sightsee. We took the plunge and purchased tickets for the train ride and gravity house. Yes, it was a bit pricey ($10 per adult for train & $5 per adult for gravity house) but we had such a fun time that it was well worth it. We really enjoyed the train conductor. He was hilarious and has a great personality. Definitely stop and enjoy this gem. read more
2 years ago
It Just wasn't what we thought it was. The gift shop was drab, the attraction looked fake, and there was no food around anywhere near this place. read more
3 years ago
This charming and classic, roadside attraction is timeless. Standing since after WW2, this place stands the test of time. The vintage and antique signs and statues are so charming and nostalgic. It's a world warp when entering the actual gravity house. It will make you bust up laughing and feeling disoriented. I wanted to take the mini train ride but it was wet weather and seemed like a slow day, the snack shack was closed too, so I didn't bother asking about the train. I plan on going back for sure and I will call ahead to see if the train is running that Day. The gift shop had lots of eye candy and awesome things to buy. I appreciate that the owners still got it operating and taken care of. This is a special and magical place. read more
6 years ago
Worth the visit if you are in the area. Same as the mystery spot in Santa Cruz. We came on a not so busy wed afternoon. My wife and I plus a 5yr old and 1yr old costed us total of 40 some dollars to do both the train ride and the mystery house. Tony the train conductor was the highlight, some might find him annoying but we liked his tour. Very funny, tho some jokes might fall flat but overall he is very entertaining. We learned a lot about the redwoods and history around the area. The little gift shop is great to see and there is a play area for the kids after the train ride. Clean bathrooms and plenty other things to explore on the property. All the latest info are on their website. read more
2 years ago
If I could give this place zero stars I definitely would . We pulled over to grab some souvenirs and possibly ride the train. Walked inside and immediately we were yelled at by the rude ass employee who said we don't allow dogs!! Mind you there were no signs posted and Scarlett was in my uncles arms. I tried to inform this man that she is my uncles service dog. He is a Vietnam vet and is 74 yrs old. This man then proceeded to tell me impersonating a service dog is a federal offense . So not only was he rude ,he insulted and offend my uncle by insinuating we were lying. All and all it was just a terrible experience and I will not come back !!!! read more
Great rest stop, especially for families. After a long drive it's the perfect place to get out and stretch your legs... and your brain :) They have some really neat wood carvings, a few mind-bending attractions, a little playground, and a gift shop. It isn't really somewhere you could spend a whole day, but definitely worth a stop if you're passing through. read more
A northern California landmark on the 101 north outside of Piercy, CA, just before the Humboldt county line sits confusion hill. An area of winding switch back road that weaves and passes its way through the redwood curtain in some of the most beautiful land on this continent, and where you will find this unique place A magnificent groove of old growth redwoods hosts this eclectic road side stop - a rest area, food and drink store, curiosity souvenir shop, museum-information center, gravity house, mini train, picnic, take a picture with the kids - cool place. Well worth pulling off the road for a bit, we try to stop either going or returning from the city when we have the time. At least once a year - for decades now. They have pretty decent food, great made to order burgers, etc. and the picnic area is shaded with tables and benches. The gravity house is a lot of fun but the climb up to it may be a little difficult for some. Confusion Hill is one of those rare places that makes northern California that cooler eclectic kind of laid back place that it is... 4stars 00093 read more
5 years ago
Perhaps because not everything was open (train) and things were kinda run down, but $18 for our family of 4 to go felt steep. However, we ended up enjoying ourselves and got some puzzling laughs. The perception tricks were very neat in the gravity house. The "trail" was confusing...but it's Confusion Hill so . Nice to stop at once and stretch our legs, but not sure we will stop again. (My son would LOVE the train, though.) read more
4 years ago
There website says "Dog friendly" this place is NOT. We drove all the way out there with our SERVICE dog and she denied us entry and said she's allergic to "pet dander" when the place was filthy. We asked why the website says "pet friendly" and her response was "we're dog friendly only outside in the front parking lot" excuse me? Don't recommend. My kids did go inside and looked around and it was nothing special. Not worth going out of your way for. I would also recommend changing dog friendly to NOT. read more
4 years ago
We walked in to the gift shop and were really confused because no one was behind the counter. Turns out the employee was on her smoke break out on the patio. She came in seemingly annoyed. My dad asked if they had a military discount to which she responded "we charge double for military." She was just so rude and disrespectful to a veteran and customers in general. It was awkward and just overall a very uncomfortable experience. After we paid for a visit to the gravity house, she went back out to finish her cigarette. So professional. read more
2 years ago
the owner and the employees here are so rude, not welcoming at all!! They made us feel like we were an inconvenience to be there.
Five years after my first visit I made it back here and thankfully it was during regular business hours (which they've extended). We thought we were going to miss it after visiting the Chandelier Drive Thru Tree (a car was stuck IN the tree and it took forever to get through ourselves!) but thankfully, yelp hours were wrong and we had an extra hour before closing time. Confusion Hill is definitely a neat stop! It's fun to walk around, there's a great gift shop, and you can even buy chipmunk food and feed the little critters running around. You can walk through at your own pace so take your time and enjoy all the fun spots they've set up. If you're there early enough there's a little train ride you can take too. Bring your camera! read more
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8 years ago
While passing by my daughter wanted to stop here! This place reminds me of the mystery spot in Santa Cruz. It's super cheesy but makes for a good time. The lady working was very nice! I think $5 price is reasonable. We only went into the house I think the train is only open in the summer. I'm still confused lol is there really a gravity thing or is the house just slanted? Sit in the chair and try to get up without your hands... super funny! All in all it's worth a quick stop if you have time! read more
The worst $45 I ever spent on my family. I don't know what I was thinking. Maybe a little less bickering between employees? Maybe some entertainment for my money? Maybe I was just expecting a little effort, but whatever it was I didn't get it. I think they really stopped trying somewhere in the 90's. Now they're just going through the motions. Lots of signs saying things like "put the bottle here" but there's no bottle, no golf ball. Our kids did enjoy the little playground even if they hated the train ride. read more
6 years ago
It's a mystery spot at Confusion Hill. Fun little place to stretch your legs on a road trip. Fun plays on gravity and perception. Very nice store clerk inside a cool little shop that has some cool gifts and wood carvings vibes of all types. Definitely worth the stop... read more
5 years ago
On my way to my destination during my four hour drive I came across a sign that I couldn't ignore. I was intrigued but still didn't bother to search what it was because I was driving assuming I wouldn't have enough time to check out any places. Upon my arrival to my destination I realized that I would have time to explore. I began asking what are... read more
8 years ago
We were playing tourist for the day and decided to stop at this place. It has a snack bar and a kitschy gift shop including the elusive stuffed chipalope. Which you find out about on the train ride. That leads me to the train ride. The guy running the train is hilarious and quirky but in the best way. It's about a 15-20 minute train ride that he stops to give information about the history of the property. There's a playground and picnic tables that you can bring your own food to sit down and relax under the big and beautiful redwoods. My only two complaints is one if you go during the summer be prepared for it to be warm. And since the folks there can't control the weather I really have only one complaint. The confusion house really messed with my head and I have had vertigo in the past so I had to leave the house. They do have a sign at the front that I missed after the fact. Maybe make the sign just a scoch bigger so dumdums like me can see it. Other than that, I say it's a cool place to stop and explore. The redwoods alone are worth it. read more
6 years ago
We stopped here on our way home from our camping trip. I came here as a kid so I wanted to share the experience with my kids. Unfortunately, it ended up being a very bad decision. While getting out of the car, I saw one of the ladies who was working the food house let out a huge sigh. It was very busy and someone dropped the tip jar on the floor. I felt bad for her. It's over 100 degrees and people are rude. Because I saw that, I tried to be extra nice to her while we ordered our smoothies. After she took our order, she asked for my name and I gave it to her but I also started spelling it out of habit. She scoffed and made a rude comment about this "not being a spelling bee". I was shocked but I chose not to take it personally. It's hot and she'd been dealing with people all day. I even tried to change the tone by giving her all of my change back as a tip! Anyway, they ended up being out of a flavor we ordered, so she called me over to tell me and I could feel tension between her and the other lady she was working with. As carefully as I could so as not to add to the tension, I told her that we could just pick a different flavor and we aren't picky. She replied, "Well you're the first all day! I'm tired of being yelled at by everybody!" (She was motioning to the other lady who I later found out was the owner.) Well, it turned out our order was also taken incorrectly. We ordered 2 Mango, 1 Strawberry, but they had it backwards. We picked a replacement for the Strawberry we ordered and I asked, "We have one more mango coming, right?" The owner checked our receipt and I could see the order was wrong but I didn't want the other lady to get in trouble so I said, "Well maybe I said it wrong, I'm sorry." (Even though I know I didn't.) Well, the lady who took out order scoffed under her breath and said something in a mocking tone with her head bobbling, but all I heard was the last part, "I read back your order!" I let that go, too. After finishing our smoothies, my toddler had to use the restroom but there was a long line and she can't hold it that long so I took her to the car to use our portable potty. As we headed out, bad mood lady was heading in and held the door open for us, so I thanked her but she replied, "Not my pleasure!" And ran inside. I was shocked. I was trying so hard to be nice to her and to blame her behavior on a combination of the heat and a bad day but that was the final straw. She came out to her car a minute later and as she passed by I said, "You know, most people say 'you're welcome' instead of being rude!" but she avoided looking at me. I went straight into the gift shop to talk to the very nice couple working the register. I told the man about all the rude things the lady said to me. I asked if there was a supervisor and he told me the other lady working with her is the owner and she had already asked her to leave. He listened to everything I said and apologized to me, and honestly that made me feel better so I thanked him for listening and headed out back to meet my family so we could finally check out The Gravity House. Well, two minutes later bad mood lady come out back and mockingly yelled out, "You're welcome! You're welcome! You're welcome!" I looked at my husband, who was just as shocked, and said, "That's it." I marched back in and went directly to the owner. I started to tell her what happened and she interrupted me! "No, she didn't do that!" she even tried to tell me that she was just talking to herself! I gave very specific examples of the things she said but the owner kept shaking her head. Then, bad mood lady walked in and had the nerve to put her hand on her chest and exclaim in the most dramatic tone, "Who? ME? I would never do that!" You could have heard how hard my jaw hit the ground. I looked at her in disbelief and said, "You were literally just mocking me outside not more than five minutes ago!" She and the owner just kept shaking their heads. I was livid. I ran out to the back and called my family in and told them we were going to leave. There was no way I was going to give my money to this woman! The two angels working the register very patiently listened as I explained what happened and asked for a refund. The owner came over and heard me telling them what had happened and asked, "Well what am I supposed to do? Apologize for her?" YES. Yes, you need to apologize for her. You are the owner and your employee is out of line. At the very least you need to listen to the customer and not deny what they're saying! If she would have just said, "I'm sorry, I will talk to her." --that would have been enough! We would have stayed. Unfortunately, she did not make even the slightest effort to acknowledge or fix what happened. Not a good way to run a business! I really hope she reads this and learns from it. In the mean time, however, my family will not be visiting this place and we will make sure to warn others to AVOID the two women working the food house. read more
I'm the type that's into freaky stuff. Oh please... Horror stuff, supernatural, weird things... Gravity House is as weird as it can get! My body felt so weird being in Gravity House. Yes, confused would be a good word to describe it too. There are a lot of theories about Confusion Hill. The most common theory is that a meteorite, large mineral deposit, or lodestone exists deep in the mountain to cause this effect. My friends and I think it's an optical illusion. It's the way the house was built, uneven and slanted to give you a weird feeling. Whatever it is, this mystery spot is worth checking out. With yelp check-in it's free for kids (I did not have signal here. I have AT&T) $5 for adults- 13 years old and up $3 for kids Located on route 101, northbound before you hit Humbolt County. If going on a roadtrip, I highly suggest stopping here for some random roadside fun. read more
Finally, after years of driving past it, on our last trip up north we dropped into Confusion Hill for a short break and to assuage our curiosity. Walking in the door we received really friendly upbeat service and after checking out the nick knacks (wooden boxes, dream catchers, gold dipped pine cone earrings) we were invited (for a small fee) to check out the Confusion part of Confusion Hill. While I must say that five dollars isn't much in the scheme of things and its an excuse to stretch your legs and "hike" a tad bit, Confusion Hill is nothing to write home about. It's fun to say you saw it once, but not really worth the stop if you have somewhere to be. The highlight of our stop was the printing block in back. For something like a dollar you can type any saying or words you want on a silver dollar sized silver disc. While ours came out slightly misspelled it was a great one of a kind memento which we shared some laughs over. It was the best part of the entire trip! read more
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10 years ago
Mixed reviews about this place: I have been to mystery spot in Santa Cruz which is the same exact attraction but way different atmosphere. This shop is owned by a couple and the husbands brother who live next door to the gift shop. They close promptly at 6 and make sure all are aware of that. The wife still runs the gift shop and they have an employee who works in the snack shop. I tried the fish and chips, my sister got the chicken strips and fries, my grandma ordered the chicken burger and my dad got hot dog with fries. The fish was ok but I stopped eating it after 1 piece. My sisters chicken strips and the chicken burger were great. There's no way you can mess up a hot dog so no complaints from my dad. They also sell milkshakes, soda and some candies and chips. Other than that there's old candy being sold in the gift shop. The gift shop seemed to be stuffed with items from gift shops all over California. They have stuff stacked up to the walls from the past years and have it overpriced. If you want anything from this gift shop I recommend wait until you get into the redwoods before purchasing because you will most likely find it at another gift shop unless you want the confusion hill sticker. The admission fee into the house was $5. It was the exact same as mystery house in Santa Cruz and fun on your first visit but once you realize your on a hill, where they made everything slanted and trick your mind you may not be as entertained. You can always pull in during open hours and walk around the gift shop, parking lot with the shoe house and just take pictures. read more
8 years ago
I used to pass this every other weekend as a kid, when I would get to go to my grandma's house nearby. We stopped all the time, it's part of my childhood. So when a certain show came out, I saw one episode and knew exactly where that shack was. People told me, no - it's in Oregon, but they insisted the same thing about the Paul Bunyan statue, and no that's not either. So on my way down to Ukiah last weekend, my friend and I decided to stop by. He'd never been there before and I wanted his opinion on whether or not the layout of the property looked like a certain shack. We saw something the instant we got into the parking lot that confirmed beyond a shadow of a doubt, we'd found the inspiration for the MS. It gave me the biggest happy for the rest of the weekend! I was bouncing in the car the rest of our drive. I'm so pleased with how well maintained the gift shop is, it looks recently painted. The outside exhibit area needs a little fixing. I'm not really sure if they should update the audio tour - on one hand it was totally broken, but on the other that kind of gives it this creepy vintage feel, and made us laugh because I could totally see Stan leaving a broken, motion detected recording out there. We went to stand on one of the footprint things, and suddenly this quiet, crackling 1940's radio voice drifted down from a speaker and we both lost it laughing. I don't think $5 per person for the gravity house is expensive; you're not paying for top rate modern entertainment; you're paying to help upkeep a piece of Northern California "Southern Oregon" weirdness. I'm glad this piece of my childhood is still here. read more
11 years ago
On our way up to Klamath to see the sequoia trees from Vacaville and stopped here for a stretch. Great little place to stop, walk around, see the odd confusion hill house and maybe get a bite to eat. A bit old, used and run down but otherwise an interesting place to see. Definitely worth a visit. Kids loves the crooked house and oddities. The gift shop was nice as well, with lots of little trinkets. There are some large sequoias on the property too. read more
The Chipalopes tale Once upon a time when the Redwood forest here was still very young, buffalo still roamed while the deer, and antelope played. Something very confusing happened at Confusion Hill! Some might call it magic, others might call it a miracle, and still others would consider it a possible alien experiment with life forms here on Earth. No one knows if such a thing had ever happened before or since because there was no one around at the time to witness it!! Happened to pass by on the way to Eureka, the real NorCal. Decided to give it a whirl and check out the hill... neat, they have a place just like this at Knotts Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA. The redwoods are beautiful and its sad to see a lot of them... most of them have been cut down. Yes MOST OF THEM ARE CUT DOWN, but they purposely leave the ones near the highway uncut so people are not aware of what is happening. From an aerial view it would seem like a nuclear bomb decimated the redwood forests. read more
12 years ago
Growing up as a kid in Eureka, my parents would drive past here all the time and I would always be in the back seat begging them to stop. Now I stop every time I go by and I can't wait till my daughter gets a little bigger to enjoy the train ride and see the wacky Gravity House. The train ride is totally for the $8 or whatever bucks it is, it's like 45 min long and you get to go to the top of the mountain! If you love roadside attractions from the 1950s like me, or just like to see funny strange things, I encourage you to stop! Also, I almost forgot, they are the home of the elusive Chipalope. I bought one for my friend's daughter and I should have bought 3 more for X-Mas presents for other friends kids because now it is her new favorite stuffed animal. They even come with a story about how they may have come about! read more
6 years ago
Fun little piece of Americana. It's not Disneyland, but it's so great that this kind of historic roadside attraction is being kept alive. Definitely worth a stop! Also, the gift shop lady is so friendly. read more
11 years ago
Pretty cool place. Not much to do except for the gravity house, however they have a little park for the kids and cool little things to look at. The gravity house was not expensive and everything in the confusion house was extremely rare. I like that kind of stuff. Furthermore, their carving in front of the house is in the Guinness World Record. read more
DISCLAIMER: I am high-maintenance and love my hairspray. On our way to a wedding up in Eureka, my boyfriend, his roommate and I decided to take a detour and check out Confusion Hill. Having gone to Mystery Spot, I thought it would be a cool place to take a break at. I was so very wrong...Upon arriving, we enjoyed taking pictures through the cutout cardboard displays and had fun trying to figure out why one of us appeared taller than the other. The cost to go in to the actual house was $5 per person, which seemed reasonable. However, for what we got I was disappointed it was not free. This was a mirror image of Mystery House and I was let down that there was no exciting tour guide to pump us up on our short journey through the house. While exploring, I began to feel tingles on my skin. Being that it was summer, I thought it was just too hot and I was being sensitive. But no...that was not the problem. Once we stepped in to the light I had welts and hives all over my arms and legs. I had obviously been attacked by a swarm of bugs. My immediate hatred began to erupt for Confusion Hill and I was enraged with Mother Nature. Irrational? Yes. In all honesty (minus the irrational anger towards Mother Nature), Mystery Spot is more fun and I don't think Confusion Hill was worth making a stop at since I had fallen victim to bug bites. read more
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More info about Confusion Hill
75001 N Hwy 101
Piercy, CA 95587
Directions
(707) 925-6456
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http://www.confusionhill.com
Hours
What time does Confusion Hill open?
Confusion Hill opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What time does Confusion Hill close?
Confusion Hill closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Mon-Sun 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Payment methods
Does Confusion Hill take credit cards?
Yes, Confusion Hill takes credit cards.
Indoor Amenities
Does Confusion Hill allow dogs?
Yes, Confusion Hill allows dogs.
Outdoor Amenities
Does Confusion Hill have bike parking?
Yes, Confusion Hill has bike parking.
Does Confusion Hill have parking?
Yes, Confusion Hill has parking options. Private Lot Parking
Other Amenities
Is Confusion Hill wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Confusion Hill is wheelchair accessible.
From the Business
Specialties
Campbell Bros. Confusion Hill, located in the beautiful Northern California Redwoods, is a popular attraction that has been the home of mystery, fun, and family entertainment since 1949. As of January, 2010, Confusion Hill has been listed as a California State Point of Historical Interest. We have plenty to offer including the World Famous Gravity House, the Redwood Shoe, the Ripley's Believe It or Not "Worlds Tallest Freestanding Redwood Chainsaw Carving," and the unique miniature Mountain Train Ride that runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day and then weekends through Sept. weather permitting! It's first come first served for the Train Ride! There's NO SET schedule we go when we have at least 4 paying customers! When it's really busy folks might have to wait an hour or more for their turn! It's a 30 minute Ride and there are only 10 seats. We also have a great Gift Shop, a super playground, picnic area, and a seasonal Snack Bar! Confusion Hill has plenty to offer for the whole family!
History
Established in 1949.
Since 1949, Confusion Hill has been the home of mystery and fun for families from all over the World. It has always been our goal to keep the flavor of the good old roadside attraction alive here! Come see us soon!
Meet the Business Owner: Carol C.
Stop by and enjoy all we have to offer! Bring your family and friends and plan on staying a while because there is plenty to do! We look forward to welcoming you to Confusion HiIl!
Ask the Community - Confusion Hill
We will just be driving through the area. Is there RV parking?
There is plenty of room for RV'S YES RV'S are welcome.
Is this open during quarantine?
Yes! You will be asked to wear a mask. I just visited and they are open. Hours have changed slightly. Be sure to call to confirm and keep in mind that the train ride runs on a schedule so plan for that if you'd like that experience. I loved it
What do adult tickets cost?
It's about 5 bucks a person. I don't remember for sure but it seemed like that was it.
Has anyone visited confusion hill with a dog?
Yes no dogs are allowed in the gift shop. Gift shop man was super rude about it so we just left. Not sure if they allow dogs in the attractions but you have to go through the gift shop to see the attractions 🤔🤷🏼♀️
Review Highlights - Confusion Hill
“This is another roadside attraction, but NOT just a gift shop like many.”
Mentioned in 5 reviews
Why does Yelp recommend reviews?
8 reviews that are not currently recommended
The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.
4 years ago
Used to be a fantastic place has been going downhill since the owner passed away and they lost Tony the train guy. Be careful when you book the train ride they are very small seats and they will try to fit two people per seat and two adults do not fit comfortably in the seats and they will split up families to have you squeeze in next to somebody else. Even during the pandemic they would overfill the train 20 people per train ride the train comfortably holds 10 adults and 10 children but they will squeeze on 20 adults. Also be aware there are 38 stairs to the train so if they over booked a train and it's 100° outside you have to go walk down those 38 stairs and either get a refund or wait another hour for the next train which may sell out again. Just fair warning I know.... I was Tony the train guy. For many many (30) years I finally stopped driving The giftshop they kept over selling the train! I would advise that you ask if there is gonna be more than 13 people on the train and if so I would either wait or not catch the train especially a bit is very hot! Please be kind to the engineer he has no control over how many tickets are sold for the train! They sell as many as I can possibly get on there even if they don't fit!.... That really needs to change. read more
13 years ago
Man, I have to say i was in complete shock when my family and I stopped here over the weekend. We were very excited, unfortunately it was closed; understandable. Not such a big deal. We decided to get out, my daughter wanted to take a picture on that big panda that had a sign in front of it that read "Climb at your own risk". So she gets to the top, were taking pictures, when all of a sudden we hear a loud "ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR FUCKING MIND DUMB ASS" coming from the house directly behind the panda. My husband said excuse me dont speak to children like that, the guy than said "I'm going to go get my gun, get the the fuck off the panda". A woman than came out and tried to fight me. Ive never been more horrified in my life. Completely out of line, and those people should not be living on that property if that's how they are going to treat guests. Sucks, cause we were really looking forward to having some fun at that place. But because of that man and his psychotic wife, we will never stop there again. :( read more
7 years ago
I'm glad we got out before the old man and his guard dogs attacked us! Super creeepy-we were only RV there and thought it was nice family place to stop for the kids..when we parked an old grouch and his 5 attack dogs came out and didn't offer a welcome or even a hello. I'm confused why people would stop here! Get rid of old man withers and his attack dogs so families can safely enjoy read more
3 years ago
No star waste of time, unprofessional businesses owners, female employee smoking in front of the kids in the picnic area, male casher is racist, beware because if you are minority don't even bother going here trust me. read more
6 years ago
One star because it had some cool exhibits and a cool place to let the kids run around but the man that operates /owns it is a straight rude douchebag. It sucks because you u MUST interact with him .... read more
2 years ago
Algo único hermoso inspira tranquilidad y paz un buen lugar tener un dinner rico en familia
7 years ago
Neat gravity house! Grab a bite to eat & watch the Chipmunks, & enjoy the trees. read more
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