We went here for a "family bonding experience" so I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was actually so much fun! The only reason it's only 3 stars is the price - in my opinion, it's very expensive. We used a $25 for $50 coupon from one of the deal websites to make it a little cheaper, but it was still about $40 per person. Here's what we did:
--Terrapin Tower: Much more than just a rock climbing wall, Terrapin Tower is HARD. I, however, loved it. I'm scared of heights so parts of it definitely terrified me, but it was actually a great workout and I loved the challenge involved. We had 2 hours on the tower, but because my boyfriend and I were the only people in our group under 50, we didn't make it that long. I wish we had though - I'd love to go back and try out different parts of the tower. There are 4 sides and each side has multiple challenges, so it can definitely entertain you for 2 hours, if not longer. Once you get to the top, there's also an AWESOME contraption to get down to the ground - it's basically a chinese finger trap. It's terrifying at first to jump into this tunnel that appears to lead straight to the ground, but once I got over my fear, I was so happy I did it. Very creative and a lot of fun! The staff helps you out with everything and makes sure you know what you're doing and that you always have an out if you want it - thanks V for helping our group!
--Giant Swing: Another scary one, the giant swing involves three people sitting next to each other. They hook you in and then slowly crank you up to the top of the hill. Then one brave person on the swing (my boyfriend in our case) pulls a string and you fly down at a pretty high speed. This was probably my favorite part of the day - it's like a ride at an amusement park. It's also really fun to watch other people do it - my aunt didn't stop screaming the whole time :) (NOTE: There's also a breeze while on it, which is very nice on hot, humid days!)
--Zip Line: The zip line is fun, but honestly was my least favorite part of the day. Having done ziplining in Belize, where the experience is enhanced by the amazing views, the one zip line ride at Terrapin Adventures couldn't really compare. It was a lot of fun and the staff member here was awesome as well - thanks Billy W! - but the ride is over pretty fast and is probably best for someone that has never ziplined before and just wants to try it.
All in all, we were at Terrapin Adventures for about 2 hours on Sunday, but we had a great time. The staff were all incredibly friendly and helpful. They all seemed experienced, and they didn't laugh at anyone that was inexperienced or scared! I'd love to take friends there, but it'd help if the prices were cheaper! read more