Such a amazing experience to feed and interact with all the animals and the staff is very…read moreknowledgeable! Loved play time with the individual animals!

I can't capture the amazing experience we had at Darby Safari - the staff were knowledgeable and we…read morelearned about the 20+ animals they cared for! The kit & caboodle tour is worth it, for solo dates, bdays, or any group trip. Parking and registration were straightforward and I got the extra bucket to feed more animals (also worth it). They recommend you wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty as you will be getting up close and personal with some animals, depending on the tour package - my favorite experience was the capybaras but meeting my namesake the spider monkey was fun! Thanks Daphne and the other staff members we interacted with!!

We had an AMAZING time with Justin and Highland Excursions! My husband & I have been to Highlands…read moremany times, but we thought it would be fun to actually learn about the area and go see some areas we hadn't seen yet (like Satulah mountain). What a great decision! My husband commented that we should have started our week this way (instead of our last day). We went to a section to hike that we never would have tried (as it's on the Highlands Cashiers Land Trust) that was a beautiful hike with amazing views. Justin was a delightful guide, providing a rich history of the area. We also enjoyed talking geology with Justin, who was a wealth of information. Even if you've been to Highlands & Cashiers many times, treat yourself to a Highlands Excursion to see the beautiful waterfalls, mountain ranges & more. You won't regret it! Can't wait til the next time!

My third tour this season with Justin and Aimee! I learn something new each tour. It is a MUST…read morewhen visiting Highlands or even if you live there!

We were on our way from Columbus, OH to Asheville, NC when we stopped in Johnson City, TN for the…read morenight. My wife saw some information on the historic Town of Jonesborough, TN and we made a last-minute, spur of the moment decsion to take a quick detour to Jonesborough and "just drive through to see it". We ended up stopped at the visitor's center and then spent about 2 hours doing a walking tour of the town. The Town of Jonesborough dates to 1779 and it is the oldest town in the State of Tennesse. The town is a well-deserved but still functioning piece of history. Walking down the main street and reading the history of the town was very interesting and informative. This is one of the best "spur of the moment" side trips we've ever made.

I took a two-hour walking tour this morning in Asheville with Peter, and it was absolutely…read morefantastic. From the moment he introduced himself, Peter proved to be a wealth of knowledge. He gave us a rich historical background of Asheville before guiding us through the streets, where we stopped at various points of interest. Along the way, he highlighted restaurants, landmarks, and historical sites dating from the 1700s to today. His storytelling made the city come alive, and I learned so much more than I expected. I honestly can't say enough about Peter--he was truly phenomenal. If you're visiting Asheville, this tour is a must! This is a tipped based program. While the walking tour is free, the guides depend on their tips. Please be generous.

David was a great guide through the River Arts District. We learned so much about the area and got…read moreto see some great studios and artists. Highly recommended!

we did the waterfall hike a moderate of u are a beginner hike with Luci who was spectacular. it was…read morea lovely hike with a slight bit of incline. Note to those who hike in any mountainous region wear good footwear with tread on ur shoes! Take water and mind the guide as it pertains to bears and don't bring a dog as I will put yourself and others in danger! Respect nature and the surrounding area. would do it again and use them for sure!

An Unforgettable Experience with Sam!…read more If you're visiting the Smoky Mountains, do yourself a favor and book a tour with A Walk in the Woods. And if you're lucky enough to have Sam as your guide, you're in for something truly special! From beginning to end, Sam was absolutely incredible. Her knowledge of the mountains, their history, wildlife, and hidden treasures was remarkable, but what really made the experience exceptional was her warmth, enthusiasm, and genuine passion for what she does. She made our day feel less like a guided tour and more like exploring the Smokies with a wonderfully knowledgeable friend. She was thoughtful, engaging, patient, and attentive to everyone in our group, making sure we were comfortable and enjoying every moment. What I appreciated most was the freedom to simply be present. No worrying about where to go, what to see, or what we might be missing. Sam took care of everything, allowing us to relax, connect, laugh, learn, and truly appreciate the beauty surrounding us. Experiences like this remind you that the people you meet can be just as memorable as the places you visit. Sam made an already beautiful destination extraordinary. Five stars simply aren't enough. Thank you, Sam, for giving our family such a wonderful day and memories we'll carry with us long after leaving the mountains. We cannot recommend you highly enough!

I visited my parents who live near here on Labor Day weekend 2019, and this came up on YELP as…read moresomething to do. They also have a Farmers Market every Saturday during the summer. The Farmers Market is in front with a few booths. I went into the main building to ask about a tour of the buildings, and they only do that on Saturday mornings at 10, but I was more than welcome to walk around. There was a group of musicians playing in the courtyard. All of the buildings looked to be in perfect condition. There were also tractors and other old instruments for the house and farm. I would suggest calling ahead to make an appointment to have a tour. Next time I am in town, I will do that.

This is an outdoor historical village so good to do when not raining or cold. Visited this past…read moresummer with a group of children. Good history in the old schoolhouse, the blacksmith's shop (Happened to be opened the day we went. The blacksmith was very 'children' user friendly! He was great with the demonstration and answering all the children's questions) Also, they panned for gold which was the hit of the day!

Gordon took my husband and I on a half-day trip, and we had the best experience! He knew exactly…read morewhere to take us, and he accommodated my handicap without even blinking an eye! He was knowledgeable, patient, humorous, and professional. As a complete beginner, I needed a lot of help; Gordon made sure I knew how to cast and set a fish without throwing too many details at me all at once. I will definitely use him again to expose my young son and elderly father to the sport of Fly Fishing!

I booked an afternoon trip for the East Fork of the French Broad River which is 30 minutes from…read morewhere I'm staying in Saphire, NC. My guide sends me instructions the night before to meet him 1:45 minutes away in the Nantahala Gorge. I now have to coordinate a different location because the East Fork is too far for him. So we settle on the Tuckaseegee River in Webster. The morning of the trip, he texts me and says his truck broke down and has to cancel the trip. I called Gordon who tells me he thinks he has another guide who can take me, and he'll call me one way or the other within 30-45 minutes. An hour later, I still don't hear from him but reach the guide who says he can meet a bit later. Gordon finally calls and gives me excuses as to why he didn't call me. But due to all the drama caused between coordinating with his guide the day before and the day of the trip, I was no longer in a happy frame of mind. So Gordon cancelled the trip. Birthday trip ruined. Don't use this company. It's too much hassle coordinating a trip. And Gordon has no idea how to handle a bad situation.

The hug tour was such an amazing experience! You get to spend a full hour with alpacas feeding…read morethem, petting them, and (trying) to hug them. The animals are absolutely adorable and so friendly. They're not the biggest huggers haha, but they get super excited when you bring out the food. Enough food is included in the price so you'll have plenty to share with them. The alpacas and the farm are really well taken care of. Honestly, an hour is the perfect amount of time for this activity, you get to enjoy it fully without it feeling too long. I'd wear leggings with long socks, since there are insects in the grass. Overall, it was such a calming and therapeutic experience. Definitely not just for kids, adults will love it just as much!

An hour long drive from Charlotte into an oasis of alpacas. This wife and husband duo team keep the…read morealpacas in tip top shape. The wife (I forgot her name but please charge it to my head and not my heart) was sooo knowledgeable and sooo friendly. I asked a ton of questions because as a native New Yorker, this was quite an unforgettable experience. Pull out those phones and put them on portrait mode folks!! You can even hug some of the alpacas!! They have a small jungle gym/ swing area for the kids and lots of cool games such as bean bag and hammocks. This Mommy and daughter date couldn't have went any better and was worth my PTO day. They have some picnic tables on the property but we went to MLK park 20 mins away and ate by the water. They have a store on the property that has the cutest items for sale for reasonable prices.

I highly recommend this tour. Asheville was brought to life for us by our guide Tebbe. My sister…read moreand I were lucky enough to book a private walking tour, and it was the highlight of our visit to Asheville. Tebbe is a masterful storyteller with a deep command of Asheville's history, economics, and politics, and he weaves them all together to bring the city to life. He traced Asheville's story from its Native American highway of towns spaced 20 miles apart, through every boom, bust, and upheaval, right up to the residential growth reshaping the city today. What could have been a dry history lesson of dates and buildings became a beautifully described story of how Asheville became the city it is now. Tebbe was incredibly patient with our questions, genuinely engaged with our curiosity, and made the tour feel like a conversation with a new friend rather than a scripted presentation. We found ourselves completely drawn into his stories. This tour sticks out as probably the best city walking tour I've ever taken.

Peter made this interesting walking tour of Ashville. His humor enhanced is extensive knowledge of…read morethe development of Ashville from it occupants to architecture. I loved it so much I'd do it again Thank you Peter

We were looking for something fun to do in Uptown and found this history and haunts tour. Elizabeth…read morewas our tour guide and did a phenomenal job! She was extremely knowledgeable about the citities history and hauntings. I had no idea how old a lot of the buildings are and how much history is underneath the sky scrapers. We were entertained the entire time and she was loud enough for a group of 20 to hear. I highly suggest this tour as something to do. Especially as we start to near hallows eve.

Although our tour guide was very animated I didn't feel that we got enough haunting stories…read more We did hear some stories of how Charlotte was know for discovering a 30 pound nugget of gold. And that is how it became a banking city. Trust me, every bank you can think of is there except my bank. Our tour guide did tell us about some places that we did have to go check out after the tour. I WOULD recommend doing this tour.