Beautiful beach with soft sand and clear water. Perfect spot to relax and enjoy the view. Great…read moreplace for a peaceful day by the ocean!

This is the beach the locals apparently come to and was recommended to us by the waitress we ate…read morebreakfast at. Just a 15 min drive from Tralee along winding narrow roads and you finally emerge into a perfect sea-jeweled crescent. The day when we visited, it was windy but sunny and the shoreline was surrounded by mountains. The beach had lots of stones like river rock with unusal colours - not as much as at Brighton and much cooler stones. There were also tons of kids out on the sea, curtesy of two surfing schools!! I had a lovely walk along the sea and also hats-off as encountered the cleanest bathrooms I have ever been to. It's located a few ways up from the beach and no soap but gosh, I was impressed that all 3 stalls in the women's loo were so well maintained! Note: #249 of Yelp 100 challenge for 2016

They are professional and very helpful, with so much personal attention they make each individual…read morefeel like you are on a private trip even with other people around. I love this place - have been twice and would happily go back. The kayaks are sit in, and very maneuverable. I felt safe and had a great time - it's peaceful, as well as exciting. Saw herons, turtles, fish, hawks, and even peregrine falcons. Takes you between Hall's on the River and Proud Mary.

This was my first time kayaking and it was awesome. Will definitely be going back. The gentleman…read morewho helped us, Jeff, was super nice and the ease of checking was quick. Simply call by noon to make your kayak reservation. They have two hour rentals for 20bucks. Or you could do half a day or full day rentals for 35 at most. We did the two hour rental since it was my first time. Anyways, we reserved them for 1-3pm and we were running late we called to let them know which it wasn't a problem at all. They were super nice. Got there signed waiver and paid. Went to the dock and he already had them waiting for us. It was the perfect day, highly recommend going if you haven't done so already :) we even made some new friends in the river haha

Loved it! A lot of moss but super fun! Would definitely recommend! Definitely surprised that there…read morearen't any lifeguards but overall it was a good experience!

I had high hopes for this place, however was a overrated overpriced place…read more Ticket situation * You have to purchase tickets online. * OVERPRICED * you have to supply way more information than needed when you are filling out the waiver for your ticket. * If you would like to go out for lunch, think again because they will not allow you back in without more money. Car search * expect for a sweaty guy that has been swimming all day in his swim trunks and no shirt to touch all over every inch of your car, also taking the lid off, sticking his nose in and having a sniff inside your cup. He also will take his time to check every compartment while you have to stand outside your car. Rentals * they do have rentals for a pretty penny. If you forget a float which is necessary or you are kicked out. Entrance shenanigans * If you have a car any bigger than a Sudan you are probably going to get stuck at the entrance turn. * If you make it past the entrance you have to doge the potholes to the parking spots. Catfish * fish are neat to see and watch but when it come to cliff jumping you have to keep an eye out with so you don't land on a 10 pound catfish. It's such a shame with so much potential, will not be coming back.

If you like a decent pool with not a big crowd you will love this place and has you can buy a…read moresummer pass to get in free for summer ask them to laminate it

Had a great time with the grand kiddos. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because of the mess in…read morethe latrines.

I like hiking. A lot. And I like hiking at new and different places…read more Charlestown State Park is....okay. They have some really nice trails, spread out and across a large area. There is plenty of parking. And I believe that camping is an option. You have to pay to get in, which is fine. But I am highly annoyed that out of state cars have to pay more. Once when I went though, it was in the off season and there was no one working at the entrance gate. We were hoping to pay with a card, and it appeared to be an honor system for paying the $9 on days when the park is open, but no one is working. I was enticed by the promise of Rose Island ruins (a former amusement park/resort. Not actually an island). But as interesting as it sounds, it was disappointing. It has been all cleaned up and sign-ified and it is more meh than I had hoped. I would probably come back more often if it was more like $5 to get in. But with Louisville's copious parks, state and otherwise, and Bernheim about the same distance drive, I'm inclined to stay on my side of the river.

My son had fun at the skate park. Was nice and clean there. No trash anywhere. The skate park is…read morereally nice.

Get out and take a walk on a beautiful day and take in the sights. Very well maintained grounds and…read morethe views are spectacular. Take a load off and grab a seat near the river to watch the barges go by.

I was not originally planning to go here, but always leave a spot in travels to just "randomly…read moreramble" somewhere, and this was it! The old fort site has a marina and some signage, but it was brutal hot, so I wandered up to the Kentucky River Museum and stumbled right into a fascinating tour! The guide's family has operated the lock (Lock 10 to be specific) since practically conception, so he had stories, pictures, letters, journals, and a deep connection to the home and site. Awesome tour! This tour is included with your purchase of a fort ticket, so I headed over there to get mine and wander around the replica fort complete with cabins, crows, period demonstrations, and a video about the one and only Daniel Boone! You know, that guy, pretty famous in these parts....

It's a great place to stop on a road trip to stretch your legs and enjoy some fresh air. We did not…read morestop at the campground but did walk around the fort. The buildings and history are very interesting!

Waterfront Park is a Louisville staple now. It offers a great backdrop of the water, walking paths,…read morespace for events, bike rentals, and more. Waterfront Wednesday with its concerts and Thunder over Louisville are popular times for locals to visit. Near the park you'll find restaurants, hotels, and city sites, including the Big 4 Bridge, river boats, Slugger Field, and Actors Theatre. If you're looking for a new spot to walk, ride bikes, or hang with family, out Waterfront Park on your list. Have a picnic, relax and swing, or visit the playground/splash park. Street parking and/or meters available. Some parking lots and they can get full during events.

"Let's go to Waterfront Park" is one of my love languages. Having a quiet moment on the love chair…read moreswings, letting kids frolic on different playgrounds, enjoying the absolute cultural icon that is Waterfront Wednesdays, setting up a picnic to watch historic moments like an eclipse, BYO-Chair for movie nights at the amphitheater. Food truck festivals, and flea markets, and chalk art... I just cannot say enough about how amazing this park and all of its recreational activities are. Plus, don't forget to use Waterfront Park to access The Big Four Bridge which provides a beautiful view of Louisville and helps showcase how expansive the park is. With over 85 acres to explore, I highly suggest the riverside path for a bike or scooter ride. Huge shout-out to all the people maintaining the park and its programming for providing us with yet another reason to bask in Louisville pride.

Great park. Designed by a skater for skaters. Well lit, obstacles from simple to wtf. Generally a…read moremostly laid back vibe. However, it is no longer open 24hrs due to some trouble makers last summer. But over all still a safe fun spot, as well as great spot to view fireworks, or walk to Big Four Bridge a few blocks away.

This is a nice park for skateboarders, roller bladers, and bmx'ers of all ages. It was opened in…read more2002 and spans 40,000 square feet. It is open 24 hours. The park is dedicated and named after former Louisville Mayor David L. Armstrong, who was instrumental in its construction. They have ramps, tunnels, boxes, lines, ledges, rails, stairs and of course half pipes and bowls. This park is not only a skate park and bike park, but has been adopted by graffiti artist. There is some real nice art work here. The place is covered in it. The half pipe is about 24 feet high, in addition to 2 11-foot bowls, 2 8-foot bowls, 2 4-foot bowls and a six foot bowl. There is a lot of free street parking available to park and visit the park. I really liked this park. Everyone there was nice and working on their craft. This is one of the better options for skateboarders, skaters and bikers to do what they do, but in a controlled environment. There is an emergency phone on site and you are almost certain to not be alone there. The city did a greta job putting this project together.

Excellent spot for birdwatching. Cormorants, great blues, gulls, and egrets guaranteed. Have also…read morespotted eagles, hawks, orioles, and ospreys.

Your first stop, when visiting the Falls of the Ohio State Park, should be the Interpretive Center,…read morewhich is basically like a mini museum full of exhibits and information about the area, past and present. The Interpretive Center is great for kids, because there are a lot of hands-on activities. Theres an admission fee to enter the Interpretive Center, but it doesn't cost anything to park and walk around the outdoor area of the Falls of the Ohio State Park. Walk on the fossilized rocks, peer out onto the Ohio River and over to Louisville, and enjoy being by the water. Just don't collect any rocks or fossils -- there are signs saying to leave everything where you found it. I do think it's worth it to go into the Interpretive Center, though. There's an interesting piece of artwork on one of the walls of some of the trash that was collected along the Ohio River. It's arranged nicely and looks beautiful, but it's a testament to all of the garbage that people mindlessly leave around that end up in our waterways. This was a quick stop on our visit to southern Indiana, but I definitely think it was well worth it. If you're in the area, this is definitely a place to visit.