This place was so much more than I expected! So much fun! Worth the drive off the beaten path!read more

Very great animal sanctuary. Ample spaced enclosures for the animals. Friendly staff, healthy and…read morehappy looking animals.

Early November was a great time to visit this nature preserve. It was not overcrowded and the…read moreentry fee was just $5 for me and free for my 3 year old. It was the perfect amount of exhibits/animals for a young kid/toddler. We explored at a very leisurely pace and we were there for about 2 hours.

This is a hidden gem in Frankfort, KY. More than twenty years ago I visited this site with my…read morehusband and kids. I put it off of my bucket list of places to revisit at that time. It was next to nothing but a nice place to stroll around a lake and feed the ducks. This summer when my daughter and grandson came to town they requested that we forego our annual trip to the Louisville Zoo and give the Salato Wildlife Education Center a try. We went there and my expectations were extremely low. I was pleasantly surprised at the changes that occurred since I was here last. The small museum utilizes every nook and cranny with exhibits It is very informative yet fun for all. Then after making the circle through the museum we exited the rear door to the outside and began our leisurely stroll down paths and around loops to see all the live wildlife. Even though there were multiple families visiting at the same time the grounds absorbed the people so you didn't feel like you were in a crowd. There are many opportunities for kids to have a hands on feel for the subject matters. So the $5. for adults and the $3. for kids was well worth our afternoon visit to the center. Woohoo, I'll be back on my own just to walk the grounds again.

Today we went to this Great Farm with my grandson's school field trip. It costs $17 for adults and…read more$10 for kids! There are separate buildings to explore and it's self guided. With the school it was more of a guided tour! There is farm animals! We took a tractor pulled wagon ride! They were able to feed the animals! The buildings were full of antique items! If you get the chance go and enjoy this location!

Who knew that this marvelous experience awaited me. Here is the important point; This spotless Farm…read moreMuseum tells the economic history of West Virginia. Salt, Natural Gas, Oil, and Glass. Do you know who owns most of the State's mineral rights? Do you know how many Glass Companies existed? Do you know why Charleston was home to so many chemical companies? Have you walked through a low seam coal mine? Well, you will here and you can try a ropes course, zip line, and see how large a Bald Eagle's nest is. The staff is 100%.

Five Star Review for our walking tour and for our tour guide, Ezra. They were knowledgeable and…read moreengaging. The walking tour is accessible to people of most abilities, with a bit of uneven ground in some spots. Cool, comfortable temperatures. (Maybe have a light sweater.) Cool/interesting history of how the carven transitioned from a massive limestone mining facility that started in the 1930s, to its multiple uses today. The zip-lining looks like a lot of fun, but that was not for us on this day.

This is the only man-made cavern in the area that has a ropes course and zipline in the cavern. The…read moreMega Quest Cavern Challenge is pretty cool, but I would keep your expectations in check. We thought that meant that you'd be exploring and ziplining all through the cavern, but no. It's a ropes course, and the course is pretty small, and you're not really going into the cavern, which is a bummer. They do have a separate zipline tour, which is maybe more adventurous, but I wouldn't know because we didn't do that one. The ropes course is for ages 5 and older. Louisville Mega Cavern also offers a walking cavern tour and a tram tour, plus a drive-through Christmas lights display around the holidays. Be sure to book your activities in advance! This place is very popular and gets very busy. One thing to note is that outside food and drink are supposedly not allowed. (Oops, my bad. I didn't find that out until I had finished my tasty little tuna-and-crackers snack.) They also have lockers to put your things in if you don't have someone hanging back at the tables to hold your stuff.

Loved everything about this farm! Wasn't sure if it was going to be nice since there were no…read morereviews (they are new, just opened in Spring 2025). Absolutely 10/10 recommend! Plenty of animals to pet and feed, there are also animals (ducks, geese, chickens, roosters) just running around, plenty of space for kids to run around and explore. There is a very small fee for what they call a guided tour which included feeding the animals and a staff member showing us around! There is also a kids play area which our toddler loved! Staff super friendly!! Perfect road-trip stop right off the freeway. We absolutely loved it!

From the owner: Visit Mae Bell Farms for a farm adventure enjoyable for the whole family! Our farm and petting zoo…read moreare located in Berea, Kentucky. We want our guests to have an enjoyable, hands-on bonding experience with animals and nature, which is why we offer a range of experiences to choose from. Our farm activities include our petting zoo, feeding the animals, grooming the horses, animal therapy, and cow cuddles. We also offer private and group tours, weekend events, day camps for kids, birthday packages, pool party packages, and we even have some animals for sale! Contact us or visit our farm in Berea, Kentucky to learn more!

I've been to some of the best amusement parks in the world. Cedar point, kings Island, Disney Land,…read moremagic mountain in LA. But this place just hits different! When your at a place like this the history makes it so amazing. The rides might not be the best in the world but there's just something about it that makes you feel like a kid again. I would recommend anyone to take a weekend trip here. You won't be disappointed! My family spent 10 hours here and I can't imagine anybody leaving a bad review about this place.

I remember when I was planning my first trip to Huntington, and I was perusing Pinterest for fun…read morethings to do in this small city. I kept seeing photos of this super vintage amusement park that had an intriguing vibe to it. So a few of my friends and I hopped on over here to see what West Virginia's only amusement park was all about. To give a brief introduction of this place, Camden Park was built in 1903... Yeah, it's about 120 years old!! It was created as a trolley park, an attraction meant for those coming off of trolley lines, and is one of 13 that are still around in the United States. So if you haven't already noticed, this park is RICH in history! While walking around and checking everything out, you can definitely tell that this place is old... Some in good ways, and some not so good. The decor, signs and pretty much just about everything made me feel like I had been transported back into the 1950's. I actually found this pretty cool, as it made this historic park keep its vintage feel. But in some places, it felt like I was in an apocalypse. Some areas of the park were empty, covered with trees and felt eerie. Speaking of which, this park was featured as a location in a video game, Fallout 76, which essentially has to do with an apocalypse after a war.... crazy!! It's important to know that visiting here is nothing even close to going to a Six Flags or Disneyland. The rides are very similar to ones you'll find at state or county fairs. We came at the beginning of the summer on a Saturday. $20 for an adult, which seemed like a good deal for how many different rides there are here. Just like the park, the rides themselves are also old and outdated. I still remember watching the planks holding up the roller coaster jiggle as the trains would go by. There were little to no safety checks by employees, so riding some of these rides were a bit nerve-racking. And going back to the reviews about it being more for kids, well, yeah that is pretty much right. But there were a lot of gentle rides that we enjoyed, too! There are a couple 'big kid' attractions, but most are fairly tame. I want to conclude this by stating that I cannot compare this park to the average American one. It's too unique in its own way and has literally been around for over a century, which is one of its coolest qualities. Unfortunately, its age does show and it shows pretty bad. I feel like if this park ever got some revamping, it could become a lot more interesting to check out. While I wouldn't come here for a day of thrills or adrenaline, it would much rather be because of its old past... kind of like walking around the ruins of an ancient park. I probably would not have a desire to come back, but it was neat to check out at least once.

Such a blessed day! Like others have said this was such an amazing experience but for my review I…read morewill post a few tips- buy tickets online, come early in the morning, if you can come during non peak seasons- we came in April and it was off season and no lines anywhere for anything! It was perfect! Parked car right up front, walked right in and started the "tour" it's self paced. You can scan a QR code and listen to recordings ( should have brought our earbuds) upon exiting there is of Course the bothersome tourist trap of stuff to buy it drops you into but after you exit is a cute zoo! Free so it's fun to walk the loop! With no one there don't miss the kangaroos first enclosure on the left - you get to walk around with them - very cool! We loved it and highly recommend- I would also bring a cooler with waters and snacks for before and after - unless you want to spend a ton and get snacks or eat at their buffet- not our jam but you do you

I swear I wrote a review... Strange…read more Visited the Ark Encounter back in October during a whirlwind road trip. I'm torn on my rating. The grounds was immaculate. The staff was friendly. The shuttle transportation from the parking lot to the ark was dialed in. The gift shops were expansive. Not a great place to bring kids that are too young to read. My kids got bored right away. The ark has 3 levels and there's sooo much to read. I found some of the exhibits hard to read because the lighting levels can be low in places, and the font sizes too small. The line queues were confusing. Many times the line was situated in such a way that you couldn't bypass an exhibit. We even encountered another guest who wouldn't let us pass. We weren't trying to cut in line just skip the particular exhibit. The video they played in their theater area was incredibly hokey. We left after a few minutes. The little zoo was a nice change of pace from standing in lines and crowds. My kiddos loved the carousel. Pro tip: Visit as an adult, or with teens that are highly interested and ready to spend the day reading and studying the exhibits.