Best $6 you'll spend in Boulder. The Celestial Seasonings tour runs about 45 minutes, and your…read moreticket doubles as a free sample of tea to take home. Show up early and hit the sampling bar before the tour starts. They have a bunch of teas brewed and ready to drink, and you get to go back for more after the tour ends. I tried way too many before they called us over for the 9 minute intro video, which covers the company history, how their teas get made, and the safety rules for walking through an active production plant. The mint room is the highlight. FDA rules mean you cannot step inside anymore, but you stand at the entrance and the smell hits you instantly. Back away whenever you want. Full sensory experience without the headache. Staff were warm and genuinely into their jobs. They shared fun facts, answered every question, and made it feel personal instead of rehearsed. The gift shop is also a steal, with boxes around $3.75 and seasonal flavors stocked year-round. Go on a weekday if you want smaller groups. Bring a bag for the gift shop, because you will buy more tea than you planned.

Cost & Tour Length: The tour was only $6 per person for…read moreabout 45 minutes such a blessing for the price. Your ticket is actually a free tea sample you get to take home. I thought that was so cute and thoughtful. Atmosphere: The whole place felt cozy, peaceful, and inviting. Before the tour, I wandered through the displays and tried so many different tea flavors. I loved learning about how everything is made and seeing all the care that goes into it. And the mint room was absolutely my favorite part. The smell hits you instantly in the best, most refreshing way! Service: Every staff member was so kind, warm, and genuinely joyful. You can tell they love what they do. They shared fun facts, answered questions, and made the whole tour feel personal and welcoming. Gift Shop: The teas in the gift shop were really affordable some around $3.75. They sell seasonal flavors all year long A great spot to stock up on favorites! Overall Experience: OverallI left feeling so grateful and refreshed. I learned a lot, tasted so many delicious teas, and felt surrounded by kindness.

We had a great time on our ghost tour with William! Even though we got rained on, he kept us…read more(mostly) dry, safe and entertained the whole time. I really enjoyed the stories and learned so much about Denver history. I got so into the stories that I had to watch the ghost shows that recorded in two of the homes featured on the tour.

My hubby and I decided to have a date night downtown, and wanted to do something different...the…read moreTwilight Ghost Tour was definitely it! Our tour guide, Jayce, added to the vibe of the spooky evening; he was SO into it... incredibly knowledgeable about the area, the tales as well as the history; his storytelling sent chills down my spine as we walked from mansion to mansion. As a Denver Native, I not only learned a bit of Colorado's sordid past, but got a good fright as well. Highly recommend!

Showed up expecting a saccharine environment where gold was last mined 80 + years ago and the…read moreequipment resting against the walls was just for show. Boy was I wrong, and so happy to be wrong. This is a legit operating goldmine, where real pickaxes swing everyday and real gold is extracted from the many thick veins shown to you on the tour. The guide was also one of the several miners who run the place and his willingness to be patient and share the history of the mine and industry made this one of the most enjoyable tours I've ever been on. And I've been some weird places. The guide let my kids swing the pickaxe and keep the nuggets they loosed from the wall, he ran most of the equipment and explained their history, and you could tell he respected his craft. This place is, and feels, truly authentic. It's worthy of being named a destination.

This may be one of the best mine tours I have taken. Paul was very informative with mining…read moreinformation and had a great sense of humor.

Had a great time! Definitely geared towards little kids but we had a blast. Played the games with…read morethe basketball being our favorite. Did the corn maze twice to see if we could beat our time and overall loved this place. Great price and great experience

Super cute place I loved it! We came to the haunted house. It was really packed, but that's what I…read moreexpected towards the end of October so that's on me. The food was so good. Everyone was really nice. Even though they had a bunch of kids working behind the counter that gave you that lifeless stare when you talk to them, it still was really nice

Joined the Rocky Mountains National Park full day tour, and had an incredible experience! Christine…read morewas our tour guide, and was very knowledgeable about the park and its wildlife. There were dozens of excellent photo opportunities, and we visited many of the parks most famous landmarks. We had the pleasure of seeing dozens of elk, mule deer, marmots, and even a pika! Sandwiches were provided for lunch, as well as plenty of water and snacks throughout the day. If you have a small group looking for a convenient way to see much of RMNP, I highly recommend Colorado Sightseer.

The day started at union station and for awhile did not know if the guide was going to show up…read more When time came, two guides popped out, split people into two group and led us to the van. PRO TIP: try avoiding the most back row if you have long legs or any stress with mobility. Because once you sit there, the seat is assigned and you will have to deal with being cramped in a tighter space. And you basically are always the last one to get off. This was one of the biggest cons. Moving on, the tour itself was great. We stopped by a cafe on the way to and back, for food and bathroom breaks, and pretty soon, the van took us to the Rocky Mountain with beautiful views and even saw many wildlife - the big horn sheep, elk, deer (i think), and, not to forget, smaller animals like birds, mouse, and chipmunks, but no moose spotted. Nonetheless, the breathtaking view of the Rockies is certainly worth the journey. The guide was very knowledgeable about trees and shared many stories about the places and tips for visiting Denver in general! She also took us to a few Native American owed stores that featured indigenous art that were very cool to see. One thing to note is that I think the Colorado Sightseer, the tour company, had listed at least two slightly different itineraries, and I might have been sent to the one I did not pick. I noticed because I intentionally picked the tour with visits to two visitor centers, vs the one I went on only took us to Beaver Meadows. Not a big deal bc I did get still get my stamp, and the tour used most of the day's time efficiently by visiting many attractions. But this might be something you want to make sure if the stops matter a lot to you. Nonetheless, with a group tour, it is understandable and expected for the itinerary to potentially change. For instance, the day I went, the tour guide actually too us to visit places in different order to avoid crowds. Another thing to really appreciate is that the tour provided some snacks, extra gloves/beanies, which were really a lifesaver in the cold mountains. I know I was not fully prepared for it and so glad I could borrower some!

I wasn't even aware that Amazon had tours of their facilities but my brother was coming to visit…read moreand asked if I wanted to go so I made a reservation (they do fill up). They did just start doing tours again after the pandemic. The facility is huge and has lots of parking. We entered through the main doors and were greeted by Karen, a friendly ambassador, and Ryan, our tour guide. Karen talked with us until it was time for the tour and answered any up front questions we had. They allow 10-15 people per tour and there were 9 on our tour. After taking our photo ID's and coming back with visitor badges, we were taken to a small conference room with a video of what we would see playing at the front. Ryan, our personable and very knowledgeable tour guide, let us know that no video or photos were allowed inside the warehouse and answered more questions. We were given headsets and receivers to wear so that we could hear Ryan and ask questions without being right in front of him. This worked out very nicely since the warehouse was pretty noisy. There were miles of conveyer belts and so much machinery. We were shown everything from where the products come into the warehouse to where they end up boxed and labeled for delivery. Packages are taken from this facility in large trucks to a distribution facility where they are picked up by delivery people or to the airport for shipping out of state or out of the country. We were able to actually watch the robotics in action - shuttling filled pods to specific areas of the warehouse by reading the QR codes on the floor. Every single item has a scannable code and the location of every item is instantly available to the employees. Only specially trained people are allowed to enter the robotic area, while wearing a special vest that keeps them from being bumped or run over. We were also able to watch the people who place the items in the pods and also the people who take them out of the crates once they are ordered. We watched the items being boxed and also the conveyer belt that scans the boxed items and puts the address labels on each package. The whole process is monitored by scanners and scales that weigh each package to make sure it contains the correct items. It's incredibly detailed and designed for accuracy. I noticed a few break areas for the employees as well as little private, enclosed pods for nursing moms to use. I thought that was a very employee friendly perk. We also learned about the benefits of working at Amazon, such as free college tuition (including books) for anyone who wants it and can work while attending school. They don't even require that the employees come back to work at Amazon after graduation. The work week is a 4/10 set up with 3 official breaks per day plus bathroom breaks as needed. Employees get full benefits from day one of their employment. After our walk through the warehouse we went back to the little conference room where Ryan answered more questions. On the way out we were able to take a few pictures of the dinosaurs - that are the mascot for this facility. All in all it was a really interesting and informative tour and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

They could have the delivery driver actually deliver the product to the correct address. They lost…read moretwo customers today over an idiot who can't read and address and a customer service department that doesn't give a shit. Don't waste your time with these idiots They deliver nothing but disappointment

2 years ago, on the dawn of June 6th, we crossed the English Channel onto the beaches of Normandy,…read morejust like they did 75 years earlier. Except it wasn't just like they did. While we enjoyed good weather and the freedom and time to reflect on their Rendezvous with Destiny, they had faced torrential rain and life-threatening obstacles as they ran towards the artillery exploding around them and bullets flying at them; many cutting into their brave young bodies and souls. Though our experience on the beaches was very different from the Allied Forces, Brian DeToy summoned his unique ability to take us back in time to imagine what it was like for them. His military experience, research, education and love of history equip him to set the stage in every facet and mood and bring it to life. One place in particular where he did an exceptional job was upon entering the American Cemetery. As visitors were nonchalantly streaming in, Brian pulled us to the side and spoke solemn, focused words that were appropriate for revering the site and honoring, in a personal way, those who had lost their lives and were buried there. It will always be with me. Sheryl's many strengths include her meticulous administrative and organizational skills, as well as graciousness and the patience of a saint. She handled every detail beautifully - and there were many! This was truly a life-changing trip for us - our favorite - the trip of a lifetime!

Having just returned from Essential History Expeditions' February 2023 Vietnam tour, I cannot say…read moreenough good things about it! As a retired Army general, I was hoping to better understand the Vietnam War, which shaped my training and the Army which I served in from 1979-2016. I also looked forward to viewing my Dad's experience as a military advisor in 1962-63 & 1968-69 in a new light after seeing the terrain. Brian and Sheryl delivered that and more. Our tour traced the major political and military struggles of both the French and American wars, and helped to understand the Vietnamese point of view at every turn. Their approach, which incorporated both Brian's historical expertise (honed by his PhD and 12 years teaching at West Point) along with assigning voluntary "character backgrounds" presented by the tour participants, encouraged not only study in preparation beforehand but also a collaborative discussion of the issues in the long struggles of the Vietnamese people. Sheryl's precise planning and use of 5-star accommodations made the trip luxurious throughout, with meals, 4 internal flights, 12 bus trips, and a 2-day opulent boat excursion into Halong Bay all handled seamlessly. One of the best travel experiences of my life!