Ethan and Maddy were great. They made sure out team know the rules of zip-lining but also made sure…read morewe have fun and knew random facts that they know. They made sure to learn everyone's name and to pay attention to who needed more help than the others.

We had a great time with our family on a quick HH getaway. Our guides were Bus and Luke. They were…read moreconfidence-inspiring, friendly, funny and knowledgeable. They really made the experience. Thanks also to Maria, our ATV/UTV driver!! We will be back again and plan to recruit some friends!

Went on a Saturday around 12, started to get pretty busy around 12:45-1:30. Which makes the…read morecave/cavers very tight to walk through. While your down there your using a provided map to guide yourself around and match the corresponding areas ( Ex; A to A or 1-1 ) We went after it had just rained the night before, so everything was VERY wet. Wear waterproof/walking shoes if you plan on exploring. Be prepared to get dripped on by very cold water coming off nearby rocks, and the "ceiling". Coming down the initial very steep stairs is a beautiful view of different levels of rocks decending into a tunnel/cave where the rest of the cavers are. Tons of puddles all over the ground from collected rain water and the "droplets". Most the areas are about big enough for one person to walk through the tunnel areas at one time, and if your a larger person i DO NOT recommend going down there. Some areas are extremely tight and really only accessible to someone under 4'5 and around 100 pounds or less. (Im 5'4, 140 and some areas i almost got stuck cause it was too tight going through the rocks. It is neat to see though, i dont think id want to do it again as it is just wet rocks and the furthest tunnel was closed from the previous year that occurred from some heavy rain water. (The water collected, over time causing a collapse). So that was kind of a bummer but i get it for safety reasons. The gem mining was fun, definitely loaded with a lot of "gravel" type rocks so that was new for me, Ive only ever had ones with dirt/sand that yield rocks/gems/shark teeth. We found some really interesting gemstones in each tray. The petting zoo was great. I thought it wad Going to be boring and smelly, and i was happily wrong. The goats were adorable, when we came in a baby jumped through the fence and was following our group. And when we came inside the "pen" to pet them he ran back in it was very cute! The deer were a little skittish but very sweet and gentle. The treasure hunt/maze was VERY fun we enjoyed getting different prizes snd trading them within the group.

Had a great time here today on spring break staycation. The place is on a much larger property than…read moreI was expecting. There is expansive play areas and picnic setups. Everything is designed for self-guided fun. You can take your time making a day of the place with your children or just run in and see the cavern if that's what you're going for. The petting zoo was a hit and so was the maze.

We started out by looking for kayaking tours in the area and came across Water's Edge. They have an…read moreexcellent website, so it seemed trustworthy at first. We called the day before to make sure we were all good to go and had to call 5 times just for anyone to even answer the phone. They "don't have us down for the trip, but it'll probably be fine." When we arrive, there are some other kayakers there, everyone seems to be hanging out. The guy "in charge" isn't there yet. I'm not sure what was taking so long, considering the business is the back building of his house. When he does finally arrive, it's past the time we were supposed to be starting (9 a.m.). We were told on the phone to arrive 20 minutes before departure, but this was completely unnecessary as we didn't actually begin to kayak till past 10 a.m. After waiting in line for a considerable amount of time, finally getting our life jackets, we're waiting for the "shuttle" to arrive. I had seen some coolers inside while waiting in line and figured we should purchase some bottles of water for the trip, since it's hotter than I initially expected it to be. They have THREE bottles of water available and enough microwaveable meals to feed everyone who's signed up that day. Including a giant tub of pulled pork BBQ. There's about 60 people in our group and it's over 90 degrees outside in the sun. They load the kayaks on the "shuttle" and we all get in. "Shuttle" is in parenthesis because it's just an incredibly old school bus with black spray paint all over it. The other "shuttle" is a full size van with the entire body about to rust off. The van is having issues and needing jumper cables. It won't start. Also, remember there's a ton of people on this bus that has no air ventilation whatsoever. Our driver gets off the bus and they're all yelling across the lot about finding the jumper cables, it's a whole ordeal. Our driver isn't even officially part of Water Edge's. He told us in the parking lot that this is only the second time he's helped out the guy "in charge" in summer. There is no way he had a license to drive this bus. They finally get the jumper cables, the van is running, and we're back in business. That is, until our driver gets back on the bus, which is now not starting. We're laughing at this point, wondering if we'll even get to the drop-off point. After another 5 minutes of trying to get the bus to start, it does, fortunately. As we pull out of the driveway, the driver yells back that if someone could keep an eye on the kayaks to make sure we don't lose any of them, it would be great. Everyone is concerned at this point. The drive is considerably longer than 6 miles, it seemed really far. The whole drive, the metal bar on the bottom of the seat in front of me, is banging into my shin. It's just falling off of the seat, complete with rusty screws sticking out. After a super bouncy, yet terrifying ride through the hills and woods we FINALLY ARRIVE TO KAYAK. Our good moods are back in full swing, we're so ready to do this. Everyone just stands around for a while, not knowing what to do. We just get our kayaks and get in the water. The actual kayaking was great: super hot in the sun, but cool in the shade. The water was a little low, I got stuck about 5 times and had to drag my kayak to get it fixed. But the pace was good and everything went smooth. After it seems to be taking longer than we expected, we began to wonder where the finish point is. We're sure we should've reached it by now. We talk to two other guys who were in our group, who look like they've done this before and they said we had FOUR HOURS LEFT OF THE TRIP. We had already been kayaking for nearly 2. They also tell us that it's not 6 miles, it's more like 9. Those 3 extra miles are a HUGE difference. We didn't put any other sunscreen in the kayak but definitely needed more by the time we were finished. We're burnt to a crisp. Because we didn't plan for an entire day of kayaking, we have to hurry to get back. We power-paddle through this trip just to make it back in a reasonable amount of time. We were the first to finish and it took us 3 hours and we finished way before anybody else did. I thought my arms were going to fall off by the time we pull our kayaks out of the water. Surprisingly, they have people there to help bring the kayaks up, which I probably wasn't going to do anyway after the day we just had. Nobody says anything to you, you just get in your car and leave. Overall, we're lucky that we're the type of people who can just laugh through this situation but I'm sure it was over-the-top miserable for other people. I would NOT suggest going here!

Came to camp and had a fantastic time. For a cabin getaway, my wife and I can't say enough good…read moreabout this place. The cozy cabins are full of charm and all essential necessities (heat, A/C, lights, microwave, lots of outlets for charging, and a fridge). It definitely takes "glamping" up a notch if you are looking to capture the atmosphere and enjoyment of camping but like the comfort of indoor sleeping. The owner was very receptive and checked on us frequently, quickly addressing any needs with a pleasant and cheerful attitude. We had seen prior reviews and all I can say to anyone considering this as a weekend getaway, it is perfect and we have absolutely no complaints. From attentive staff to tranquil "Water Edge" scenery, this place is a hidden gem and I will personally return again and again. Can't say enough good about our stay and definitely recommend!

My wife and I have been aware the The Wilds from watching Secrets of the Zoo for years. So in…read moreloving zoo and aquariums and all of the wonderful animals. We had our opportunity and went for it in visiting The Wilds and others in the area. We visited on a Saturday for a Sunset tour. Dinner is cooked up in the kitchen there and provided buffet style on the deck overlooking the fields. The food was good. Shortly after dinner a thunder storm blew in quick with some strong winds. Being from the west coast we rarely see these strong storms. We sheltered in place for a while. Whe the storm had passed through those of us who stayed for the tours were treated a wonderful upclose tour and stunning colorful sunset. We returned on Monday to stay in one of the hurts for a few nights. There are about 12 yurts yurts overlooking the fields of some animals with a wonderful view. A very good Dinner and breakfast and an open air tour are included with the stay. After visit time around the fire pit. I woke up early one morning to find the takin along the water and some taking a swim. Everyone staying in the yurts enjoyed sharing the stories of their tours and checking out the views from the various yurts. There are the 2 tours for the visitors. The wildside tour is an upclose ride in the back of a truck which can leave the road to be up close to the animals. The open air tour is an open air bus which stays on the road while still getting to see the beautiful exotic animals. There are bison, Asian and white rhinos, giraffes, takin, camels, and so many other animals with all of the babies. The tour guides and whole staff is so knowledgeable about the animals. Ready to answer all of the visitors questions about the animals. Everyone has their favorite animals that enjoy seeing around. We are talking about a return visit to check out the new lodge.

Second time visiting. We will be back again. Staff is super knowledgeable and friendly . We saw so…read moremany animals up close. I would absolutely recommend the wild side tour Our tour leader Faith was absolutely amazing.

I've taken my daughters on The Anchorage Mansion haunted tour twice now. We did a regular guided…read moretour first and the second time I brought my sister and niece with us for a guided flashlight tour. Before the tour, the group is gathered in the gift shop while you wait on everyone to arrive. The gift shop is filled with spooky gifts, apparel and Knick knacks that, as a lover of Halloween myself, it's hard to say no to. The ladies who give the tour are dressed up adorably to fit in with the time period of the mansion. They are knowledgeable and informative and are happy to answer any questions about the mansion and the spirits that reside in it. The hidden Marietta tours are one of the main reasons why Marietta, Ohio stays on top of my favorite spooky cities to visit.

I went on my 3rd Hidden Marietta Ghost Trek yesterday. This one was Front Street. Check in is…read morealways easy and an easy place to find. Our guide (I can't remember her name but had red hair) was very friendly, silly and informative. She said it was her first time doing the tour alone but did a fabulous job despite having to look at reference cards a few times. I genuinely loved her personality and liked the tour wasn't super serious, I felt like I could ask a question at any point. My husband and I grew up in the area and both enjoy learning hidden facts about the town. We will go on another closer to Halloween I'm sure!

Just a beautiful and great place to take your family to see something different love itread more

What a cool spot!! The tour was excellent the guides were knowledgeable and fun! My kids had a…read moregreat time. It was magical and the gift shop had some wonderful treasures to enjoy as well!

Fun tour on a hot day! We did the Ultimate Queen City Underground Tour with Eric B.. and he was…read moreawesome! Eric B did a great job in trying to keep us in the shade. Much appreciated. He was VERY knowledgeable and very easy to get along with. The length of the tour was perfect and ended with the best part - the underground. I won't spoil it .... but it was VERY COOL.. if you are nerdy like that. Would I go back? Yes, but for a different tour with, hopefully, the same guide.

What a great time! We did the Queen Tour with Harrison-he was so engaging and very nice to…read moreentertain the kiddos! It was perfect weather-hot outside and a perfect cool down refrigerator temp in the "caves". Wear tennis shoes and it does last the full 90 minutes-time does fly though! Again-Harrison was just great! Great work!

It's always interesting to see how people restore old homes. We are given the opportunity to take…read morean intimate look at a half dozen or so homes in the German Village part of town. The German Village Haus und Garten Tour is held the last Sunday of every June. It is sponsored by the German Village Society (and of course, the gracious folks who open their homes to the public). Tickets can be purchased in advance. But keep in mind, walking tours are available practically year round. Just pop into the German Village Meeting Haus, 588 South Third Street, to catch a 12-minute video and pick up a guide to the historic district. The 233-acre neighborhood is the largest, privately-funded historic district in the country. It's a neat place to wander around.

Having just moved from a historical neighborhood that has annual home tours (I even hosted one…read moretime), I totally get how much time and effort going into organizing an event such as this, let alone the amount of time and effort the actual home owner has to invest. As for the home tour here in German Village, it was very nice. Having friends that used to live in the village, I've had the opportunity to visit several of the area houses during and after their transformation... I love the historical feel and the effort made to preserve the essence of the area!! Why only 3 stars??? Well, as I mentioned at the start of this, I've done this sort of thing before. I love the intent of the fund-raising activity, but I feel the price of $20 per person is ... a BIT much. Had it not been for Groupon offering $15 for TWO tickets, I would not have attended. So glad I did not shell out $40 to stand in line or well over an hour at each house. They're nice and all, but way to crowded. And to stand in line for that long to only see 2-3 rooms on average in most houses..... When I did this a few years ago, I totally loved the experience of meeting and talking with all the people who had actually paid money to come look at my house. It made all the work and effort worth it!! Here in German village, I met only one single owner... REALLY??? Anyway, it was a good onetime experience, as I will probably not attend this again.

I stumbled on this place three years ago when I was visiting Marietta and took a drive into WV…read more The house is breathtaking from the outside. The admission fee of $10 is well worth the price when you consider what it takes to upkeep the house and all that is in it. The self-guided tour begins with a video of the history of the house. You can take as long as you want to walk around the house and then sit outside on the porch or walk around the grounds. The workers inside the house will tell you as much as they know. It's interesting to see that the items in the house are original to the house and NOT gotten from other homes or antique stores. This family saved everything from letters, to books to run the plantation, trinkets, toys, and furniture. Well worth a visit here. I especially enjoyed reading the few letters that they had copies for reading. I hope that they will eventually scan the letters and compile them for reading as they reveal history through the eyes of a family in a very troubled period of time.