Paranormal treasure [Louisville KY]…read more Hubby wanted to do this tour when he learned that it was located in Louisville. I tried booking online thru Eventbrite but all tours that weekend were fully booked. I decided to give it a shot and called them. They were able to squeeze us in the first tour of the evening which was 9:00p. We arrived 15 mins early as instructed and made our way inside the gothic building. As many other curious visitors of Waverly Hills we were in search of history, architecture and the paranormal. There was a sign posted inside as we were registering: "This establishment is reported to be Haunted. Management is NOT responsible and cannot be held liable for any actions of any Ghosts/Spirits on these premises." www.theRealWaverlyHIlls.com Background: Waverly Hills Sanatorium was a former tuberculosis hospital in Louisville KY. TB was widespread in the area, resulting in a waiting list to stay at the sanatorium. Despite its name, Waverly Hills was not a mental hospital; a sanatorium is any institution that provides treatment and convalescence for chronic illnesses. Our tour guide was a member of the Historical Society. The experience included a guided tour where we were lead, at least partially, across all 5 floors and we also had the chance to look down the body chute. Waverly Hills has a reputation as one of the most haunted places in America and has been featured on ghost hunting shows as "Ghost Hunters," "Ghost Adventures," "Paranormal Lockdown," and "Buzzfeed Unsolved." There were some 30 of us in the tour... the historical stories shared with us were interesting and cool but I did not feel any of the following: full grabs, see shadows, apparitions, or shadow people, feel permanent residents walking up to people, taps, temp changes-cold spots, or hotspots, heard screams, footsteps nor door slamming. Too many people on our tour but I can't complain because we were just lucky to get in as extras. Waverly Hills Sanatorium is on the National Register of Historic Places for both its significance historically, as well as the architectural significance of the building. Review #3911

Visited here recently for the haunted house! I bought the RIP tickets so we received a mini-tour…read morebefore the haunted house portion (as well as a fast pass for the line). Just from my experience alone, I can tell the employees here really love working here as tour guides. They care for the building, it's history, and it's past patients. The staff are very informative on the history and building and love to share what they know when asked! A lovely experience and was a longer tour than expected for being a mini-tour. The haunted house had a decent amount of scare actors and the overall decoration and atmosphere were great. They provide food and drinks for purchase after, as well as a small gift shop. Notice: Bathrooms are accessible AFTER the haunted house. Until you reach the exit, there are port-a-potties available before you enter the building.

Harrison our tour guide was the best. So happy we made the decision to take the underground tour…read more Who would have known the underground tunnels were used as a large refrigerator for fermenting beer. So much history and the building are absolutely beautiful.

Miranda was AMAZING!!! Very charismatic and kept our tour group entertained the whole time. She was…read morealso very informative and very considerate, especially when we moved to areas that are a bit difficult to move in. She did a great job explaining the best way to move. Overall very fun!!

Angelique is one of the most engaging and knowledgeable tour guides I've ever experienced. Great…read moretour!

Excellent tour. Our guide was so knowledgeable and knew the neighborhood well. Loved the homes and…read morearea. Guide pointed homes that you could rent in the future.

The Little Loomhouse is a gem in Louisville. It has a ton of history, but you wouldn't know it is…read morewhere it is unless you were looking for it. It's actually three cottages, but the programming The Loomhouse does goes far beyond that. They're an integral part of the local art and history community. Plus it's freaking fun to sit at a loom and make a mug rug! Big fan. Visit if you can.

This place is so cute!!! The historical tour is really informative but the super rad part is…read moredefinitely using the loom machine. You get to loom your own coaster!

We have walked the grounds of Farmington many times, it's a peaceful and lovely place to visit,…read moreeven if you don't do the guided tour. We have done the guided tour before and very much enjoyed it as well. They take care to talk about the enslaved folks who lived there as people and honor their history also. There's also a Lincoln connection which is cool to hear about, and there is a working farm on the property and a native prairie which was recently installed. Lots of wildlife to see.

The Visitors' Center is small, tasteful, and helpful, with a terrific staff. Our tour guide was…read moreJohn who was a wealth of information that he happily shared. The main house was done beautifully, and took us back to the time of President Lincoln. So much of it was original or perfectly reproduced. It was obvious that John cared about his subject matter and he was kind and generous toward the visitors. I would highly recommend this to any tourist or local.

Thanks, Adam. Great tour of Louisville. He is very knowledgeable and has a good sense of humor.read more

Our driver/guide really knows the city and provided a terrific overview of the colorful history of…read moreLouisville. She was fabulous!

I always love visiting the Oxmoor Farm! Tonight's event was a bourbon tasting in the library. The…read moreroom is spectacular! I have attended musical performances previously. They are also wonderful! On my bucket list is a tour complete with bourbon tasting. They have delicious looking bourbon balls for sale as well! The home is lovely as are the grounds. It's worth a visit!

Enjoyed a gorgeous evening beneath the huge trees for the annual Filson Historical Society…read morefundraiser. The Crashers concert was absolutely amazing and they provide a helluva show. The property is lovely and the perfect setting for our picnic and mingling. Event sold 1,000 tickets and provided plenty of room to spread out and still see the stage. Entrance was easy to find and lovely long paved roadway lined with mature trees. Parking was a bit precarious on the grass due to some ruts, but we navigated this slow and steady to avoid ripping out the car's oil pan or busting a tie rod (another sad historical tale ...) We plan to return soon to tour more of the property, including the house.

Really great tour--informative and enjoyable! Definitely worth a visit. I came during the…read moreoff-season, so it was a bit slower, but still an awesome experience.

An amazing day trip. The staff are amazingly sweet and welcoming. The property was clean and well…read moremaintained. I adored the barnyard rescue animals. Pigs, sheep, and goats all were rescue animals. The cabins and gristmill are so peaceful and serene. If you go be sure to look for the cats that call Squire Boone home....Scotty and his buddy are very friendly and love being petted. And of course a trip to the cave is not complete without rock candy which is handmade.

The dock was within walking distance of where we stayed and just moments from downtown. Right on…read moretime, easy to find and quick to board. The weather was enjoyable in late September and the shaded top deck had 360° views. The crew were friendly and attentive, the boat clean and in good shape. There is a drink menu available online, the prices were reasonable and the selection extensive. Nathan was our guide and we recommend them. They were knowledgeable and got a few laughs out of us. The sites seen along the way were lovely and some only accessible by boat. Passing under the bridges and by nature was made more fun knowing their history, we also saw the effects of the recent flood. We didn't see the distillery, but that might have been a different tour, different season or a result of the flood, but we got to see the singing bridge, which we were told would be deconstructed in time. We had a great time aboard the Kentucky River Boat and would return. Be sure to tip your tour guide as ours added to the experience!

This group is professional, informative, and a great deal of fun. We sampled 2 bourbons and 2 ryes,…read morelearned a great deal of history, and had a blast. This will definitely be on our agenda again next time we visit.

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!!!!!

My mom, my dad, and I went to celebrate Father's Day. I really liked seeing all of the sights and…read moreloved seeing all of the house's . It was a very hot day and the wind was very cooling. The boat went really fast like a speed boat so this is not the best boat to get on if you don't like fast. - Cecilia, age 9