September 2024: This Place is a Resort For Horse People and Horse Shows. Beware the owner has this…read moreProperty On The Market For Sale Now. As for the carriages...most of them have been moved out and there is only a small few left. As for Classic Cars there is only a small handful of cars here. It was never a Classic Car Museum. But it WAS....a large 4 room Carriage and Vanner Wagon Exhibit that took 2 hours to tour. There WAS....a guide and she was very well read on all items in this then....museum. I would not drive more than 30 minutes to see what it here. They may still offer a restaurant on site...but it was average to below average as our group did eat there after the then....tour back in 2015.

Great museum, with beautifully restored carriages. There is only one vehicle in the building and…read morethat is a Rolls Royce that has been restored to its original condition.

A very interesting and educational museum! I've been meaning to visit it, but it was always closed…read moreduring my holiday attempts. The host was very informative and helpful! Lots of interesting details! I now have an annual pass, so I'll return!

This is a small off the beaten path presidents Hall of Fame Museum. The most updated information…read morethey have is from the 45th president of Donald Trump. They have not yet included Joe Biden's administrative history in this museum or Trump's second term. The outside of the museum does need a little TLC, but there is a great replica of Mount Rushmore in the back to take pictures with.

This place was awesome. There were so many buildings to see and walk through: a school, church,…read morehouse, tool sheds in the back yard, shoe mender, the General store, two barns, big garage with old timey carriages, whiskey shed.. Lots of pioneer goodies!! And a great museum and gift shop area. Only sad part ~ there was a chicken coop, but no chickens!! And horses would have been cool to pet too. There were cows, but too far away from the fence.

I really enjoyed my visit to the Pioneer Museum & Village. It was definitely set back in time, &…read moremany of the buildings were actual buildings from back in the day. We visited the main building which had many examples of artifacts that reflect what time was like in FL back in time. My favorites were seeing the Victorian Doll Houses and seeing how detailed the homes were. I also loved seeing the dolls and the types of clothes they would be wearing by decade. My favorite was walking through the back. It was a nice sized village that had a church, school, train station, home, grove, garage, tool shed, barn, etc. There was a number of activities, actual people dressed back in time, animals, etc. There is a lot to see here. They often have special events throughout the year. If you like their Facebook, their events will pop up. Their next event has to do with their popular homemade sugar cane. That event will be Jan. 9. This place is fun, pretty, & educational at the same time.

A great place to visit if you're in the Ocala area, located inside the Silver Spring State Park…read morewith access from the 58th Avenue park entrance (Campground side of the Park). This little museum is definitely worth a few hours of your time if you're interested in early Florida history. The staff here was very outgoing and quick to answer any questions you may have, the $2.00 admission is a bargain and supports the educational efforts so your park admission and discounts won't apply but it's still such a bargain. I see they post signs daily on the entrance road letting you know the hours, it appears they are not open everyday so I recommend you check before making the drive and paying admission to the park especially if this is your destination and reason for entering the park. It really is a beautiful collection of historic items that tells the story of the park which I found very interesting, it was quite the roadside attraction in its heyday with the springs and glass bottom boats as well as early movie sets - they do have an original glass bottom boat from the 1930's onsite and great examples of dwellings from early Florida across the grounds so the museum itself is just a small part of the total experience...

This was an excellent trip through the history of the north central Florida mainly told from…read morearcheological, geological and historical perspectives. They had tiny flint points to a towering mammoth skeleton and everything in between. And megladons! I was surprised how heavy the cannonball was and how the soft raccoon fur felt. They also have friendly and very knowledgeable volunteers that made the canoe exhibit come to life. Shout out to Sandy for sharing part of her day and let us have even more fun at the museum. Ok, now get the next angle! We wanted a cool place to beat the heat on a Saturday afternoon and we ended up learning, laughing and enjoying each other's company. FYI if you get stuck guest1 is the answer;)

my son & i came here to celebrate a bday party & it was such a good time! the entrance leads you…read moreright into the gift shop (parents be aware) - but the process was seamless to enter. there was a whole room w/ animatronic dinosaurs that moved - the boys loved that! there is a shaded patio w/ lots of seating for eating & a splash pad right next to it too. they had a food cart & some other options for snacks as well. the playground was extensively built & the park itself is a generous size. they had neat attractions such as gemstone panning, fossil digging, & a rideable dinosaur cart as well as a train! we had so much fun celebrating our friends & my son said he couldn't wait to go back again. see yall soon !!

Beware! Today my daughter was playing at the splash area and suddenly started screaming that she…read morewas bleeding. There was a screw tucked between the tiles and she cut her foot! The young manager was called and he seemed overwhelmed with what to do with a crying child. Really just overwhelmed with the situation. Overall I'm disheartened by the response by the team because as my daughter was limping through the souvenirs, she really wanted a toy. But all the manager offered was a small discount. My daughter kept apologizing like she was the one who did something wrong when it's their fault she cut her foot by not keeping chairs and materials safe. It was a $10 toy. It's not like we demanded refunds or free tickets for a future visit. And they couldn't be bothered to help her trip end on a good note. It's it like we did something wrong. No one expected a screw to be sticking up in the splash pad area! Thank you for nothing.

When I learned about the Mayan excavations in the area, and the possibility that the dugout/boat on…read moredisplay in the museum may be of Mayan origins, I knew that I would end up here eventually. Many years passed until I finally had the opportunity to visit. I was not disappointed. The location of this park is very urban, but once you enter the park you feel like you are in a magical land, with the river, the sun, the moon, the marshes greeting you. The pottery found looks strange to me, I see an extraterrestrial and a spaceship. One of the rock pillars also has a similar extraterrestrial face, and one of the hands in the pottery has tattoos on it. I don't know what happened here, but I "feel" something here, and I like it. This place feels like sacred ground. I hope that I can visit again and again.

Beautiful park, the rangers were very knowledgeable and helpful. It was a warm day, but the breeze…read morewas nice and they have a lot of places near the water to sit and relax. The top of mound was gorgeous.

Awesome place to spend a cool winter day with family, friends or your partner…read more We really enjoyed walking around the grounds and taking in the historical surroundings of this home. My only complaint is the story that's shared while touring is extremely long winded and standing in place for an hour can be very uncomfortable for older folks or those out of shape. They offer you a seat but it's kind of awkward because nobody opts for that and you have no idea the interesting tales will take as long as they do. My advice, SIT before they begin the storytelling -- history behind the house.

If you're looking to learn more about Florida history, check out Chinsegut Hill! The historic site…read moreis now owned by the Tampa History Center, which offers guides tours of the manor house. We did the guided tour, which lasts about 30-45 min. The tour walks you through the manor house while you learn about the several decades of Florida history the house has witnessed. The house sits on 114 acres that you can walk around and explore, as well!

It tops my list as one of the best indoor activity spots in north Pinellas. Unlimited arcade play…read moreof pinball machines from a wide variety of decades (with a short blurb located on the machine with some neat fun facts as to when it was made, how many were produced, and who designed it) along with some fun arcade machines.

What a cool, fun and nostalgic place to spend a few hours at!…read more While my cruise from Largo was long, it was well worth the drive. The cost was $16 that included in and out privileges. There were a lot of pinball games and I spent a majority of my time playing various ones. I had to be back home at a certain time or else I could've stayed for 4 hours. I'm not sure on the beverage situation if you can bring any in but I did see $3 waters for sale. I had to call to see if they were still in business as I tried to sign up for their email blasts and it wasn't working. Also their instagram account really hasn't been updated in awhile. There is limited parking but you should be able to get a spot.

We had tickets for the after hours iMax show, Dark Side of the Moon. The event was well organized…read more We checked in on the first floor and got our VIP wrist bands for preferred entry. Then we walked up to the third (second?) level for the theatre. We got in the left queue, which was for preferred. The show started at 6, and we were allowed in at 5:45. We chose seats in front of a large box which might have been part of the projection system. For future shows, behind it a row or two would be better. We found ourselves putting our head back and craning our neck left and right frequently during the show. The seats were comfortable. The sound and picture quality were the best! For about 47 minutes we were completely immersed in the music of Pink Floyd and brilliant images of the world or subject matter of the songs on the album. Exiting the theatre was as easy as entering it. We walked down the stairs and walked outside to get to our car, parked nearby. Cars were coming in for the next show, so they took our space as we pulled out and left. We saw this show 2 years ago at a venue in St. Petersburg. We paid for parking. Parking was free at MOSI. We sat in lawn chairs that were not comfortable, and our necks hurt after the show. The sound was not as full and crisp as MOSI, and the hole in the center of the dome above us was distracting and took away from the immersive experience. The MOSI Experience was almost double the cost, but everything about it was superior to the Pinellas County immersive event.

Really fun time for kids and even the adults had fun. Great place and change of pace. The…read moreplanetarium was the highlight but there was plenty of exhibits too. A ton of hands on games and projects. We will be coming back. The science shows w was fun too. Warning for nursing moms who don't like to nurse in public , online it said they have a private space to breastfeed. When they brought me to it, it was a party room. One female employee walked in which is not a big deal but then another employee was giving a tour to several adult men which was very uncomfortable. I would ensure you have a cover. I understand not every place can accommodate, but they could have a sign or simply not offer it.

Wow Im so happy to…read morehave this near by. I absolutely love the immersive art room where anyone can play. Play is si important as an adult. The show of watercolors of the Homeless people are so deeply touching. The artist really captured the soul. Ww will certainly come back

I love love museums, and have been to the Appleton Museum about three times now. This last time I…read moredecided to go during their first Saturday of the month free admission, and so happy I did. The art at the museum is beautiful with a great collection. However, the only thing I wish is of this museum were bigger. While it's easy to spend 1-2 hours here, the museum does feel small compared to others I've been to. Other than that though, the collection is wonderful!