A lot of fun! I wish it was longer! I'd been wanting to do…read morethis for ages and finally had a travel buddy who was interested in active outdoor fun thangs to do so we booked this to do on our way to the Gorge for a gal's week away. These are electric-assisted pedaled car things and it is really quite easy to do. You actually have to work the most to not go too hard or fast because there is no resistance except for the first few pedals to wake up the electric-assist. The scenery was absolutely lovely. The guides were warm and welcoming. You end up at the entrance to the railroad bridge over the river that you can see from Wild Turkey, which was a slight bummer...I would have DIED to go across the bridge, but I get it. Safety and whatever. LOL. It simply was a lovely time in gorgeous nature and I wish it was longer. Now I need to visit every Rail Explorers location and do them ALL. Hot tip: do considering bringing a towel or a booty pad to sit on. I wore black athletic pants so my sweaty butt from the hard plastic seats wasn't terribly noticeable. But you might benefit from some material between you and the seat.

For our anniversary weekend, 32 years!, Wifey scheduled a surprise trip on Rail Explorers…read more It was one of those "Just drive. I'll tell you where to go" situations. Five years ago, we rode the Bluegrass Scenic Railroad, so I was a little surprised when I pulled into the same parking area and walked through the train platform. While I certainly wouldn't have minded riding the train again, she quickly said, "Nope. Not this time." As it turns out, you have to walk through the railway platform to get to Rail Explorers. And then we found ourselves checking in. I'd seen ads for Rail Explorers before and thought it looked pretty cool, so this was a very unexpected treat. Check-in is easy. The gift shop doubles as the check-in area, and, importantly, it's air conditioned. Keep that in mind. After checking in, we waited for the safety briefing. There are plenty of Adirondack chairs, tables, and umbrellas for your waiting comfort. All red. The Adirondack chairs are comfortable, but getting back out of one can become its own recreational activity. The seats are kind of low once you settle in, so keep someone nearby who loves you enough to help haul you back to a standing position. Each seating area also has a fire pit, making it a very pleasant place to wait for your ride/exercise session of the day. After the safety briefing, you board your rail car. Each one is labeled with the name of your party. There are Duo bikes with two side-by-side seats and Quad bikes with four seats. Once seated, you can put your belongings in the basket between the seats, buckle up, and start pedaling when you get the thumbs-up. The bikes are motor-assisted. This is important. Once you begin pedaling and reach a certain speed, the electric motor kicks in and helps you along. So no, you are not sentenced to an hour of Leg Day just to keep the thing moving. The motor does quite a bit of the work. You'll top out around 10 mph, and the breeze you create while moving feels surprisingly nice, especially on a warm day. The trip is an out-and-back route and takes roughly 45 to 60 minutes each way. When you reach the turnaround point near the bridge, you'll get off and have about 15 minutes to stretch your legs while the staff turns the rail bikes around on the track. After disembarking the Unexpected Leg Day Machine™, there are chairs, benches, and umbrellas where you can relax. You also get a great view of the now off-limits bridge and surrounding scenery. It's actually quite beautiful. We were told that during dusk and evening excursions they sometimes have fires going at the turnaround area, which sounds like it would make the experience even better. After your little intermission, it's back on the bike for the return trip. The motor assist really shines along the few slightly uphill portions of the route. Under normal circumstances, an incline means "pedal harder." Not here. The motor contributes quite a bit, so you never really feel like you're fighting your way uphill. About another 45 minutes later, you're back where you started. And then your ride is over. :( The staff was excellent throughout the experience. Friendly, organized, and clearly having fun with what they do. Honestly, it looks like it would be a fantastic summer job, assuming I were younger and significantly more ambitious. Rail Explorers was A LOT of fun, and nowhere near as torturous on my legs as I had imagined. One important piece of advice: Wear good walking or running shoes. Trust me. Your feet will send you a thank-you note later. All in all, it was a fantastic anniversary surprise, and I'd absolutely do it again.

We loved the two hour boat tour! It was a great experience and definitely worth the money. We got…read moreto see the Lock area of the river by city of Carrollton and the KY River. We saw two bald eagles and watch them fly over the river. The boat driver and captain are very knowledgeable and friendly! Highly recommend this tour!

Never had been to Indiana in my life. Went to visit my father in law and ended up in the sweetest…read morelittle town Madison Indiana. Historic yes. Charming yes. My father in law knows everyone! He knows the owners of this wonderful business and boat company Rockin' Thunder Jet Boat. Captain Paul took the family out on the Ohio River and it was amazing. So great. We saw a bald eagle. Appertaining they see many what a cool thing for this California girl. The family had a great evening we went in to Kentucky water way and back down the Ohio River. Paul was wealthy with historic facts and story's and as I said a bald eagle!!!!!

This is a "must do" if you are looking for a unique family adventure. Our family group had ages 7…read moreto 57 and everyone was able to have an awesome time. Great professional staff and safety is their #1 priority. Located right in the city, just a short drive to get there. This is the most open cavern I have ever been in and you almost feel like you are in a dark warehouse, it's so big! No "tight" spaces of any kind. Heights might be your issue if that is a concern. If you have any climbing, repelling, spelunking, or exploring experience, this is a "walk in the park" for you. No experience is needed and they take care of everything. All you have to do is zip when you're told. Have fun! Shoutout to Bethany M., an excellent staff member.

The Good: Riley and Zinner were wonderful guides along our tour!! Made sure everyone was safe and…read morehad a great time!! Online booking mentions that it is a 2.5hr experience but with a smaller group of 8, it only took 1.5hr for all the zip lines. Overall a very fun experience and great with big groups! The Bad: Do not get the picture package!! The picture is taken at a standing platform after one of the zip lines, not an action shot!! The Ugly: It felt a little sketchy going down the barren hallway. It was a 5 min walk that felt like you were going through an industrial hallway and it just felt out of place to keep going if the signs were not there. On to my next adventure....

Getting started on a two day tour of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail…read more First up, Old Forester Distillery.

I really enjoyed myself at this park. A friend and I went to have lunch at one of the picnic tables…read moreand then decided to walk around and see the sights. Everyone was able to practice the 6' distance without it being overcrowded. The buildings were closed due to COVID19, but it didn't stop others who wanted to fish and enjoy the beautiful weather. There were tons of geese with their babies (goslings); and they were very protective, as they should be. They were brave though and came up to my friend and I, wanting to have food from us. I guess people feed them often and don't read the signs that says not to feed them. Such is life. Other than that, I believe this is a good place for families and friends to meet up and have a great time! I will for sure come back.

5 stars isn't enough for Kentucky Bourbon Boys…read more We packed an unbelievable amount into two days without ever feeling rushed or stressed. Day one included Whiskey Thief, Woodford Reserve, and Buffalo Trace. Day two took us through Bardstown Bourbon Company, Maker's Mark, and Heaven Hill. Every stop offered something completely different, and the lunches planned in advance were outstanding. The weather was perfect, but the real difference-maker was our driver and guide, Jeff Ramsey. Jeff was knowledgeable, funny, professional, always on time, and genuinely made the trip memorable. We do a lot of tours and experiences like this, and Jeff was simply the best guide we've had anywhere. Everything was seamless from start to finish. I won't book with any other group for future Bourbon Trail trips.

Kentucky Bourbon Boys was a great experience from start to finish…read more From booking w Jessica to our amazing driver, Justin - it was a great day! They were beyond helpful planning our day specific to our requests. It was first class. The day was very efficient yet loose. Justin is a great guy and was a perfect chauffeur. I highly recommend and will use their services again

Terry was supposed to pick us up and never showed up. He claimed he dropped his phone but he had…read morethe address and could have still come and picked us up. Understand things happen but 3 weeks worth of planning itineraries and confirming over and over shouldn't lead to a no show with no explanation until 12 hours after the fact. Book at your own risk.

The Shizzlle is a roll of the dice. We came in from out of town and were depending on The Shizzle's…read moreservices this weekend. We confirmed our trip with him prior and he never showed up to pick up us. We were left to find a ride at the last second and ruined our day. He followed up with lame excuse that his phone didn't work... But we saw his bus at the event we went to. It was all BS. Steer clear.

I can't say enough about this awesome company. We were looking for a unique experience for some…read moreBourbon curious gents from the East Coast, and one of our five found out about Matson and Gilman. They planned an unbelievable experience for us that could not have been better. Nicole was an amazing host, everything was first class, and we felt like we got an experience far beyond the other other "tourists" discovering the bourbon trail. Everything was planned perfectly, every distillery a special experience (7 in two days!) and all the extras made for a trip we will remember for a long time. I HIGHLY recommend using their services for a customized and memorable trip. Thank you Nicole and Matson+Gilman!

Nicole and Matson & Gilman organized a 3 day trip through Bourbon Country for our group of 4. It…read morewas an amazing experience: an early morning cocktail class, several bespoke experiences, a great variety of distillery tours, a tour of a cooperage and a chef-made brunch just for us. Every detail was planned perfectly. Nicole was also an excellent tour guide - we so enjoyed spending the weekend with her and we learned so much about bourbon. Thanks to Matson & Gilman and to Nicole!

Can't say enough good things, it would take all day. PEGASUS ROCKS…read more I booked them to go from Louisville to the Indy 500. They worked with me months in advance to get the right bus and itinerary. Tony, our driver, showed up early (and we had a 6am call time!) and dropped us around 7pm. Tony was so unbelievably professional and fantastic the whole day, and continually did what he could to go the extra mile for us. He even brought two extra coolers for us! I'd use these guys again and again and never even think about looking elsewhere. Big rec!

Thomas and Ron were great hosts on our tour today. We really enjoyed the Saturday Social Tour!…read moreThomas was very knowledgeable, respectful, and kind. Ron kept us safe on the road. It's nice to be able to try wonderful places without worrying about driving! They have everything you need to have a great day on the bourbon trail; light snacks, water, soft drinks, and cups to sample with on the coach. We enjoyed our time with our guide at the Frazier getting a brief knowledge overview of bourbon before our journey began. We started bright and early with a delicious tasting there! We then had a delicious lunch that was ready almost exactly when we arrived, which was great after already having a few tastes! The tours at Jim Beam and Heaven Hill were very informative and enjoyable. We really hope to go to try out the Thursday and Friday tours sometime soon!

Daniel Boone was a great man that explored and found a lot of good things all around Kentucky and…read morefellow states here's his grave historical marker