Very friendly family that runs this business. The kayak trip itself was pleasant and beautiful. A…read moreperfect environment to see wildlife and feel like you are away from the world. The river is perfect for familys due to the quiet river and minimal traffic. We did not see one other person while out there. It was nice kayaking back to our car and then going home.

We love coming here so much we bought a membership. You can come every 2 to 3 weeks and there are…read moredifferent plants blooming. A nice variety of garden concepts and water features to enjoy. Also, plenty of benches scattered throughout the garden so if you need to take a rest, you can. We love coming here so much we bought a membership. You can come every 2 to 3 weeks and there are different plants blooming. A nice variety of garden concepts and water features to enjoy. Also, plenty of benches scattered throughout the garden so if you need to take a rest, you can.

Boerner is a wonderful garden with beautiful flowers in the spring and summer and gorgeous fall…read morecolors in autumn. I love Boerner so much that I had my engagement photoshoot here. It was so special and the photos turned out beautifully! I recently signed up for the 2-year membership, which was only $90 for two adults and gives me access to over 300 gardens, including Chicago Botanic! Also, easy parking in the lot and never too crowded!

Absolutely horrible. I don't know who they pay to say they are the best but they are lying. Fatty…read moremeat, little flavor and so ridiculously overpriced. I'll never waste my time or money again.

I am giving it a 5 star for a county fair, because it is the best one I have gone to at the county…read morelevel. The admission isn't bad and I think the parking was free, so go to the official lots, and not one of the places selling space if at all possible. I generally like to eat at one of the church or other organization booths. This year I got potato pancakes and they were quite filling. I got a lemonade from a stand selling it fresh squeezed and it was also excellent. I sort of avoid many of the carnival type booths, because my experience at those has been mixed. They have very decent entertainment, but the big highlight for me the harness races, which is the only horse racing near me now. This is a two hour free event, although there is no gambling, and it very worth the price of admission to the fair if you enjoy horse racing. There was a good crowd this year.This event also has a 50/50 raffle with affordable tickets. It's usually on a Saturday. They have some decent shops too. There was a T-shirt place that had shirts for 20 dollars, which isn't a bad price for a fair. Also, they have a really interesting used book sale that I would definitely recommend checking out. The prices are good and the selection is interesting. Books can be heavy though, so you might want to save that until you can leave. The things I would skip are the sterling silver, which was 80 precent off, but who would buy a sterling and dyed agate ring for 275 dollars? Honestly, I thought was on the still on the expensive side. Also, I wish they would move the Walworth County souvenir shop out of the log cabin and into a booth. It is too dark in there and smells like a damp basement. It was hard to see what was for sale, so I didn't get anything. Overall, it's worth a trip from the north or northwest parts of Chicagoland. The people are very nice and it's a good time.

Our family was visiting for the weekend and we decided on paddle boats as a fun group activity. We…read morevisited on a Saturday around 12 PM and High Roller was not busy. They had plenty of bikes and paddle boats available for rental. But there were not a ton of paddle boat options for families with young children . Our group had two families, one with a 3 year old and the other with a 3.5 and 5 year olds. We only had three paddle boats to choose from, a blue dragon, a green dragon, and a pirate "ship." We went with the green dragon paddle boat. The front has two seats for paddlers and there are two more seats in the back. We opted to have our two young children sit between us instead of in the back because I couldn't trust them to sit still and not try to stand up and/or lose balance and fall into the water. It is $10 per paddler for 30 minutes which is more than enough time to go from the boarding dock to the fountain and back. It is not as easy as it looks and it does require some effort. Safe to say, it was a good leg and core workout and it prepared us for the hearty lunch that followed.

First time renting anything from here. One adult & six kids... The staff helped us find the perfect…read morerental that fit us all and allowed the younger ones to pedal. Although the bikes are a bit wobbly from being used like crazy, still made for an awesome morning! We made our way around the Fox River with stops at the park and along the river to see the ducks! Everyone had a blast! Can't wait to come back and rent one of the river "boats"!

Paradise Springs is a little slice of paradise in Eagle…read more There's a nice paved trail for wandering around the spring fed pond. There's a nice little waterfall that's fun to see and plenty of benches to sit and gaze at the gorgeous scene. If you're into fishing, there's some good sized trout in the pond. It's a great little spot for fly fishing. Stunning little area! Get to it!

Very nice short paved hike and unique historic site. Paradise Springs is a natural spring, with 500…read moregallon per hour output. There's a nice interpretive booklet that helps explain numbered highlights. There's a cool decaying building over the springs, which was purely ornamental, the springs works whether its covered or not. The Petit (Pabst) family owned the property and put in a lot of features like a circular wading pool, a gazebo. The springs were bottled and sold until the 1960s, and another owner ran water powered electric in the early 1900s; the first house with electricity in the area. The pond is stocked w/Brook Trout for catch and release only. And across the way there's an old homestead from the 1860s which is in great condition. This is a nice short hike with lots to learn about.

Great little park and historical site. Stopped by to help with the spring cleanup and got to see…read moreinside a lot of the buildings. I'm really looking forward to the upcoming craft fair. They'll also have the Sprecher traveling beer garden there so great opportunity to check it out if you haven't. Very nice and friendly volunteers and staff. A lot of people that care about this small but mighty park.

Trimborn Farm is a great historical farm that hosts craft fairs, civil war encampments and a summer…read moreconcert series. The farm was established in the 1850's as a lime kiln and quarry, and became Milwaukee's largest lime producer. My family visits for the nice craft fairs. Visiting this past weekend, my son and I were given lots of mini "tours". Just ask the volunteers for the history of the place and you will get a great explanation of lime quarrying and the building and the history. I enjoyed the Curtis house, and hearing about the gentleman that lived there, who translated Quo Vadis and had an incredible life as a statesman, and eventually "Curtis Hall" at UW-M was named after him. Trimborn also hosts several War encampments, a summer concert series, and day camps for kids. The Spring crafts show was pretty small, the Fall one is the Daddy of them all, and falls on 9/10-11, 2011.

What an absolute gem of a farm and the family that owns it! My husband and I took our boys there…read moreto meet the Easter Bunny. They had such an adorable set up in a cute cabin and the photographer was really great with my boys. The bunny was friendly and had a kind face that was welcoming to my toddler twin boys! It was rainy and muddy, but the family that owns the farm was so kind and welcoming! They had baby chicks that the kids could pet and had set up a great egg hunt around the farm! My boys were very interested in the chickens and goats! I definitely hope to visit Godsell Farm in the future and would highly recommend to anyone else as well!

I think I learned about this farm with a Google search last year and stored it for a future pumpkin…read morepatch visit. You park in the lot and walk to the Welcome Center to pay the $5 per person admission, which includes the hayride with hay bales (not lame wooden benches with a few strands of straw on it like most places), haunted maze, bread for feeding the farm animals and touring the grounds. Pumpkins range in price from $3 to $6, and you pick them in patch. Animals include horses, ponies, pigs, a llama, a donkey, a cow, turkeys, goats, chickens, and ducks. The staff is extremely welcoming and friendly! Godsell Farm is my new favorite place for pumpkin picking and affordable Fall family fun! It is a MUST visit! You still have time this year yet!

Did plenty of walking around the fairgrounds this year to see all the attractions and sample some…read morefood. We stayed for Bulls-N-Barrels, in the Grandstand area. The entertainment was great, and there were no serious injuries. Racine County Fair does a great job with the entertainment and vendors; walking through the barns and seeing all the animals and artwork is fun, especially if you're bringing kids. Getting to the Grandstand area early would be my advice if you plan on seeing a show. Get there at least 30 minutes before it starts, or you'll likely be frustrated with finding a place to sit. They sell ear protection for kids, which is wonderful for those who forget theirs at home. My advice? Bring your own because everything gets loud, and you'd be well-advised to bring ear protection.

Attended Racine County Fair this year. Same organized and well managed event. Came here on a…read moreSunday when the crowds were low. $10 admission for adults which includes parking. Food prices are a little steeper because of the economy, but still delicious! Goat barns let you actually milk a goat! Horse costume parade too! Great time!