We had a blast. First time doing anything like this. We did the tour, sifted for gold, and did the…read moregem mining (sifting out dirt to find gems). The gold panning was fun but troublesome given the price and what you find. The gems were great and loads of fun to find for the kids. The tour itself was interesting and a fun way to explore and learn about history!

We went on a day that there was a school field trip but it was still really organized to get us in…read moreas soon as possible. The tour guide was funny and told amazing stories of the mines. We even had the chance to sift for gold.

Stopped in on a whim and just caught a guided tour heading out...so glad we did. Faye was our tour…read moreguide and she moved at a good pace and had some interesting history to share. The house is preserved to it's original state as much as they could (they've added electric lighting, etc) and there's lots of art and personal items to check out. Great way to spend an hour or two if in the area on a nice day. You will walk outside for a good portion of the tour so dress appropriately! There is a lovely gift shop that I'll keep in mind if I'm ever in the area and need a little present or hostess gift :)

Our tour guide Lisa was amazing! We enjoyed her so much! She shared so much interesting information…read moreon the history of the property. When coming to Helen make sure to take visit to Hardman Farm & if you are lucky Lisa will be your tour guide!

Definitely a unique experience. We actually had the builder and owner give us a tour. It's was a 2…read morehour tour but we felt like we got the VIP experience. You could certainly go in, run around, look at the castle in 15 mins, but we wanted to understand the art, the reason behind the build and just learn a few things. Santa was there for pictures and it's neat that you can rent a room IN the castle. We weren't able to view those rooms but, I believe there are pictures online. Maybe we will come back and stay! You can't see the castle upon arrival, they take you in a bus up the hill so, I liked that it didn't ruin the surprise. They had little Tiaras for purchase and they give you a small prize when you complete the word puzzle they hand you. And event here would be cool. It would also be great if they had more drink or snacks for purchase but imagine that's in the works!! This was a costly project so, it will only get better!

So this was the second year for CastleFaire and it was even better than last year. It's not a huge…read morefaire by any means but it's growing. And well, you can't beat having it in a castle! Their location causes some logistical issues you don't have at most faires as there is no parking field. Most people have to park offsite and catch a free shuttle to the bottom of the mountain, then they drive you up to the castle. For those of us in full costume, the shuttle buses do add a level of complication we aren't used to but is definitely worth it If you like the Renaissance faire type events you need to go check this event out.

Great Smoky Mountain National Park has been on my bucket list for many years. I was hoping that…read morespring break would be down season at the Park, but the Park was busy!!! We had a fabulous visit to this vast natural wonder. We learned that Park is the largest natural habitat in the continental U.S. The signature "smoky" appearance of the mountains is caused by an evaporation of organic rich moisture released by the vegetation within the Park. We started our visit by stopping at the visitors center to pick up a parking permit ($5/day) and maps ($1). I was glad we picked up maps because there is very little internet connectivity in the park, so we lost our navigation tools. The leaves were not on the trees yet (April) so we had magnificent uninterrupted views of the mountains and skylines. Spring wild flowers were in bloom. And we actually saw a mother bear with two cubs crossing the road. Each day during our visit we explored a different part of the park. We hiked to waterfalls and enjoyed scenic overlooks. We enjoyed exploring historic cabins and cemeteries. Popular sites were crowded and sometimes we had to wait for parking. Plan to arrive early. The park is filled with parking areas to pull off and enjoy the views or hike. Rest areas are available at many of the major sites. Leased dogs are only allowed in camping and parking areas and on two of the many trails. Bring good walking shoes, a hiking stick is helpful, water and sun glasses. You probably need to bring snacks, but keep those secure from wildlife.

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!…read more This is my first time coming to the park and it was an amazing sight to see. It is something that I think everyone should experience. I am already wanting to go back to spend a little more time than what I did. We came by here on our way to another place. We were supposed to come back by here but didn't get the chance. So another trip it is!

What a wonderful day!!! We did the full rafting day, which was from about 10am to 4pm…read more The guides were so fun, the trip was so well thought out! It was raining, but that didn't deter us.

The best rafting company on the Ocoee! Why? Because they have the best guides, best staff and…read morebest driver. Billy, Amy, Tanner and Savannah are the best. Support this family owned business. You will have a blast!

Amanda provided an excellent, informative and enthusiastic tour. We learned so much fascinating…read moreinformation plus history and also learned of cool neighborhoods and unique public works of art! Pam was our bus driver and she was professional and an excellent driver! Life is good with history, art and culture!

I came from California and wanted to see the sight of Atlanta. I also wanted to learn some of the…read morehistory. Don and Pamela, our tour guides, guided us around the city and gave us a sight by sight review of what the city was all about. From the inner city to outside the city, the information was exciting. From battlefield to city highlights, Don and Pamela were hitting all the highlights. I was impressed with their knowledge and experience of the events that happened here. I would like to recommend this tour too Travelers to the City of Atlanta, Ga.

Everything was amazing during our experience! From easy booking with plenty of options for times…read moreand tours, to the pricing per person is worth it. The jeep is able to sit multiple people with seatbelts accessible and ropes above your head to hold onto, for the off road trails to keep you safe and secure. Our tour guide Terry was phenomenal he was really informative about the Smokies and took amazing photos of me and my husband. He was funny and great to get along with. Our tour was a little over two hours with one bathroom and a stretch break. I want to go on all the excursions the PJT has to offer in TN! It's so worth it!

This adventure was worth every penny! Depending on which tour you choose, you can't go wrong! 4…read morehours was a perfect amount of time to see every amazing scene the mountains offer. I've always wanted to go deep Into the smoky mountains. There isn't anything better than hopping in a pink jeep with a group who feels the same. I had an excellent experience and highly recommend this tour overseeing the beauty and history of the great smoky mountains is truly a once in a lifetime experience.

Great food tour to get you acquainted with the history and food of Helen! Heather was a great…read moreguide! There was a lot of food:) please go hungry:) It was about 4 hours long.

I was looking for something different to do while visiting the area and found this food tour. The…read morereviews are great so I went ahead and signed up. Jim was our tour guide and knew so much about the history of Helen. We had one other couple with us that were married the day before and we were celebrating 25 years of marriage. They were great people and we all enjoyed the yummy food that was served at five different locations. If you are in the area highly recommend this tour.

We missed the 90 minute tour by about 5 minutes, so we did the 45 minute tour with Jay as our…read moreguide. Before the tour you watch a pre recorded video. It's actually worth watching as the employees are featured in the video and the dramatization of situations are pretty funny. I'm pretty sure I said "oh wow" about 40 times and "that's so cool" at least 20 times. If you have any interest/appreciation of nature, the formations in the cave will not disappoint. It will impress you with regard to size, and the huge chandelier and story behind it was very cool. We enjoyed our tour. It was just our little 3 person family so it was like having a private tour. We knew nothing about this cave when we arrived, but we left with a lot of interesting facts. If you're looking for an interesting place to spend an afternoon, I would highly recommend this place!

Great place to explore a local cave, learn about the history of the area, and get some light…read moreexercise. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and will to help each other. Several tours are available depending on length of time and how in-depth you want to explore. We've taken two different cave tours and both met our expectations in terms of what was advertised. An added benefit was being able to escape the heat of the summer into the cool 58-degree interior of the cave!