33 Best Stops Between Decatur and Myrtle Beach (2024)

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Walk Up Trail am Vormittag bei tiefhängenden Wolken und ganz leichtem Regen. Unter diesen Bedingungen hatten wir den Weg fast für uns allein. Einfach den gelben Wegmarkierungen folgen und nach ca. 45 min den Gipfel zu Fuss erreicht. Leider Null Aussicht.Nach dem Abstieg mit dem Auto weiter zum nächsten Parkplatz und das Felsenbild bestaunt.(Translated by Google)Walk up trail in the morning with low clouds and very light rain. Under these conditions we had the path almost to ourselves. Simply follow the yellow trail markings and reach the summit on foot after about 45 minutes. Unfortunately, no prospects.After the descent, continue by car to the next parking lot and marvel at the rock sculpture.

Beautiful park . I hiked up the main trail but should have brought an umbrella. Because I got heat exhaustion and spent the evening throwing up any food I ate.Be careful in the summer, take an umbrella with you. Take it slow and wait in shade if you feel tired

Great family experience for all ages and we had a lot of fun climbing the mountain! You can for miles all around on a clear day. Depending on your age and physical ability, it may take you longer to climb up the mountain. Or the gondola is the way to go.

I visited it with my friend's family last June. This place seems to be a park, museum, and amusem*nt park!! You can easily climb to the top of the mountain by sky ride. Reach the top, you can eat delicious ice cream and a cold drink, too. As soon as I stepped on the top of stone mountain, I felt like I had landed on the moon. 🤩A few good tips:1. The parking fee is not cheap but if you are planning to visit there twice or more, I recommend buying annual pass.2. Let the children wear clothes that don't matter if they get wet. There's a water splash attraction that kids really like. Swimsuit? Very good!3. There is a nice train attraction, too. However, if you don’t have enough time and if weather is very hot, the train is not recommended.4. Bring a simple lunch box. It's hard to find a good restaurant there.In closing, Take a lot of great pictures and have a great time! 😍

Wish they posted better information at the gate informing people of the additional fees expected after entering and psy the $20 for parking.

Well I loved seeing this, it was awesome. We come out of season so several of the attractions were closed. The tram to the top was down due to wind. But we enjoyed it. I would like to see some things improve, the restaurants for sure. We will go back in the summer. But I would recommend it to anyone. Be sure to go to the museum to get the history. There are 2 floors.

Stome Mountain is a Great place to get outside and stretch the legs. And it's just so close to the city!! The park offers numerous walking, hiking, or biking trails around the "mountain" and to the top of the rock. I love just setting up shop up top, setting up my camera and just relax, watch the sunset, try some astrophotography, and then walk back down. Nice that you can stay until midnight when the park closes. It's interesting that there is a hotel in the park, a golf course, and some water features as well. Then there is the carving on the rock. Which is impressive only by the level of detail knowing when it was actually made is kind of impressive you have to admit. The subject matter is less than desirable one might say. But hey, it's history it's important to learn about it in proper context. They even do Lazer shows on the rock of you're into that kind of thing. Do yourself a favor and always buy the yearly pass, you go twice in a year and you get the full value. I always feel safe personally but that doesn't mean I don't look out for myself when I'm up there late at night

Stone Mountain is a captivating landmark that offers a unique outdoor experience. Its massive granite rock face and surrounding park provide a perfect setting for hiking, picnicking, and enjoying nature. The summit rewards visitors with stunning views of the Atlanta skyline. Don't miss the laser show at night!

Great to use the walk up trail early in the morning to see the sunrise! Approx 40min hike if non stop. Nice location for photography.

Great hike up about 2 miles straight up. Bring water and snacks and good shoes. The views are breath taking.

This was the best mountain I’ve hiked in a while and it has extraordinary views

Stone Mountain is iconic in Georgia, it’s a public park on a humungous size, it covers over 3,000 acres, it’s main claim to fame is the Stone Mountain Hike which I believe is about 1.5 miles, it’s a hike of various level of steepness’s on exposed granite, proper walking shoes are encouraged, it’s not for one who may have health issues, another way to the top is via the sky ride , the views from the top are amazing, stunning and beautiful, on the other side is faces cast into the granite which is also the position for the light show which occurs at certain times of the year in the evening.The other side of the park houses the amusem*nt and playgrounds for the kids and us larger kids, there is the gift show for a wide range of merchandise relating to getting to the top of Stone Mountain.There is ample car parking available and size of the park makes a great place for walkers and joggers alike

Our Christmas trip to Stone Mountain was an incredible experience that left us in awe. Stone Mountain itself is an amazing place. We hiked up and descended via telespheric ride. The railroad tour gave us awesome insights into the area's history and the Cherokee trail was a breathtaking adventure. Everything about this place was nothing short of amazing. Highly recommended for anyone.

A great view on a clear day! The hike is tough in a few places and pretty much all up hill to the top.

Rain and rain.. kind of a bad timing when I visited the place. Will be great if no 🌧️Will have to come again and do trail walk to see the actual beauty of this place.. good place for family photos and a half day plan to cover this place.

Very pretty park, it was foggy the day we went up the gondola. The carving is underwhelming but I also was disappointed with Mount Rushmore, so maybe carvings just aren’t for me. The guide was very kind and every worker was hospitable.

Visited Georgia this weekend and finally decided to visit Stone Mountain Park, paid $20 for the day parking which I thought was pretty good and decided to take the loop 5.5 mile trail around the mountain, saw a nice mill house and a couple of deer along as well the lake was gorgeous, got really close to the side of the mountain and looking up was a splendid carving on the mountain, I got to say it was good work put in to it. I saw the train from the train and it was fun to watch.After the trail I decided to leave the park to get something to eat then came back and entered with no problems and made my way up the mountain, it was the perfect timing when I got to the top the sun was just going down, which I had a great view of the sunset setting down on the city of Atlanta.What a great place to visit, I didn't get to see the attractions but it's okay the trail was worth it, take care now.

Stone Mountain is a great park to visit. Both the walking trail around the mountain or up the mountain provides a great view and a enjoyable experience. If you visit I definitely recommend doing the walking trail to the top of the mountain. It's a little under 700 ft in elevation gain and you get a great view of Atlanta and the surrounding area.

One of the most beautiful places I visited in Atlanta so far. The view is amazing, wonderful sunset, and clean track. You can enter for free by the pedestrians entrance, but I believe you should pay a fee to go by car until the park lot.

Amazing views of Atlanta and the surrounding country side! Enjoyed the train with the kids. Go after 4 pm and get the Attractions pass for much cheaper.

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It's a nice tramride up to the top of the mountain, great views, on top is a shop and snack bar, courteous young employees.

Great experience along with walkup trail. The round trip admission fee is $35, but if you just taking it to descent it is $12.5 per person. They run every ~15 minutes or so.

This was an amazing view of ATL. The kids loved the ride and also the water crater. It was a really peaceful and amazing place to take pictures.

Nice view! This place is a chaos on holidays ! Don’t come with kids on Holidays ! The management it’s son bad and the installations are very small

Great experience with the gkids! They were scared at first but loved it when we got to the top and were in awe!

Enjoyable way to go to summit of the stone mountain. The view is great. on clear sky, you can see downtown of Georgia.There is hiking trail to the top with some good elevation for those who are in shape.The staff is very friendly and accommodating. They put zones on the tram ride to make sure social distancing for the riders and open windows.

We had stay the night at the Stone Mountain Inn so we could be up early and be first over to ride to the top. However due to bad luck the wind was up to much the day we visit and we did not get to right. Hope to make it back one day and take advantage of the attraction.

This gives you incredible views of Stone Mountain. There is a nice facility at the top where you can catch some more great views, grab a snack or souvenir.

The ride is slow and steady up and down. They have an indoor food court and restrooms that are all nice and clean. They also have a store for gifts and shirts at the top. I recommend laying down under a tree and take the beautiful experience in.

Awesome experience. The views were incredible and the ride was short

If you want the best view of Stone Mountain, you must ride Summit Skyride! I visited in a somewhat cloudy day so I couldn’t get a clear view of the city of Atlanta and Buckhead.. You can hike down following the lines if you choose or you can pay to travel round trip on the tram. It was quite an experience to learn more about these beautiful mountains!

Didnt want to climb alone, so I took the lift. It's beautiful at Stone mountain peak.

The view from the top of Stone Mountain was wonderful. Fire the teenagers working the gift shop and Summit Skyride; they could care less about their jobs, or what kind of experience their customers have. Also, someone should police the trash on top of the mountain periodically through out the day.

Walked up the mountain to get the full experience and kind of just wanted to try this out on the way down to get a different look at things… Unfortunately for us though it literally had just taken it’s last ride down before we could get to the door as I was busy taking in all the surroundings. So keep in mind if you want to do both make it up there before they close and just get some more of your pictures and stuff on the way down.. For sure would hike here pretty often if I lived in the area, seems like it would be a great workout if you decided to run the not so dangerous parts of it..

Excellent ride. Swings alot when starting and stopping but adds to the fun.

Amazing climb not too bad bring water and a snack other than that amazing.

For someone who's never seen or been on a mountain before (lived in Chicago all my life lol), this was truly an amazing, beautiful experience! The view from the top is great, and the mountain is huge and just peaceful and relaxing to be on top of. Lots of great places to take pictures. The wait was also not too long either if you go early

Good place to visit. Kids and family friendly. It’s a 3min Sky ride to get to the top of the mountain. Due to bad weather, can’t take good pictures to post it in this thread.

Ride was smooth and the view great. Our handicapped friend had to stand as the seats were locked in an upright position. One seat was down but occupied by a couple who didn't appear had any disabilities. I know not all disabilities are visible . Accommodation should be made for handicap

It's interesting that the whole thing is made of granite, not a mountain. The panoramic view of Atlanta from the top is also healing in itself.

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1000 Robert E Lee Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA 30083, USA

Ghost and Mastodon were amazing. I missed Spirit Box due to long lines for T-Shirts, but my family said they were great. 2nd time here and both times were great experiences. Staff, facilities, parking, audio were all great and there's not a bad seat in the building.

Attended the gas south event for USA Wrestling Frankie raider memorial Southeast national regional in GA.I would highly recommend this place. It is immaculate modern clean well attended all the staff is very courteous.The convention centers weed this is one of the if not the best everOver the sidenote parking staff are not helpful as they should be

I really enjoyed this venue as I went to see a Gladiators game for New Years Day and it was really fun! The staff was really friendly and the game was really energetic! The environment was all fun as I definitely became a Gladiators fan after this game! Go Glads!

Had a great time here for the Monster Jam! Had no problem with parking and ease of access with little wait at concession. Place was pretty full water was 5$ popcorn 15$ so don't come hungry unless you don't mind shelling out for it! They had people helping you find your seats on every section which was nice. #monsterjam

Really nice arena! Boyfriend and I went to see the ATL Gladiators and had a great time! The seats are cushioned so it was actually comfy, and the arena is actually very nice compared to others. Lots of options for food and drinks. Spacious as well! Will definitely come back! Parking was also very easy and cheap.

Nice mid-sized concert venue. We visited for the first time recently and thoroughly enjoyed it. Easy to get into the parking lot. Friendly and helpful staff. Two complaints: (1) co*cktails are more expensive than they are at Mercedes-Benz stadium, the top dog in the Atlanta metro area. A double well co*cktail at Mercedes Benz is $16. Gas South charges $19. Save your money by having fun in the parking lot before the event. (2) Exiting the parking lot is a nightmare. This is a difficult challenge, but the designers just didn't seem to care about the headaches caused by exiting the parking lot.

Went here to see Tyler the Creator! Getting in was very fast compared to most concerts that i’ve been to. Ample parking all around the stadium. They have a very generous bag policy, just make sure your bags are within the limits and you should be okay. Everyone working was friendly and I overall had a great time!

We saw Zach Bryan here and It was a great venue. Our seats were perfect. The sound was great. Parking garage was close to the arena. And plenty of restrooms and concessions available. Will definitely return.

We arrived at the venue an hour before the concert start time, and the staff handled parking, security, and check in very smoothly. Despite a near sold out crowd, we were in our seats in 30 minutes. Excellent facility. Well managed.

We definitely love this place! There is lots of parking, although you do have to pay. I believe it was roughly 5 dollars and you cannot use cash. They host all sorts of events here. There is ease of access to the bathrooms and to your seat. It seemed that most seats were padded and comfortable. Although if you’re watching a serious hockey game, you might not be sitting much. You do have to go through metal detectors on your way in so be prepared. The concession area is easy to get to as well with lots of yummy food and drinks (alcohol & non alcohol)to choose from. I don’t think there was a bad seat in the whole arena. Definitely a nice atmosphere and a great place for entertainment!

Tomorrow by Together group put on an excellent show. They were professional and entertaining. The concert started promptly at 7 pm and lasted 2.5 hours with a 3 song encore. They had a video story that ran throughout the concert. The stage appearance changed alot. Really nice. Their dancing and singing was excellent. They spoke to the crowd at different times and were engaging and funny. About 13000 attended. The concert venue had great seats and sound.

Came for the AEW Dynamite/Collision and the arena is fantastic! The parking garage was easy to navigate (we had valet), the elevators were in great condition (I loved how they were indoor vs outdoor elevators for the parking garage), and it was so spacious and clean from the restrooms to the concessions to the stands. And the seats were good! Not uncomfortable and not difficult to see from. I'll have to come back to Gas South for another event soon!

We went to Disney on Ice. The only complaint is the price of the food for this event. I am pretty sure that it is controlled by Disney. The performance was amazing and featured all of my kids favorite characters. There were acrobatics and fireworks. They really outdid themselves with skaters jumping ramps, skaters dancing with fire, and crowd interaction. I was amazed at how well thought out the show was in terms of moving props and not letting it distract you from the performance.

I had a great time at the Gladiators game. The place wasn't packed, so lines for concessions were short. The prices are standard, nothing too exciting. The team lost, but it was a fun time. Not really a bad seat in the house.

It was my 1st hockey game experience. Always wanted to go to a game at least once in my life. It was a cool experience. The staff there were cool and the food was actually descent. It was a good evening.I sat in section 107, row D and in seats 12 & 13. Good view in my opinion.

I thought the arena was set up very well. Getting into the parking lot was easy to get into (I had a prepaid pass). To get into the arena (for the Melanie Martinez concert), there were at least 2 long lines. They did the security check before entering the actual arena. Please check the website for their bag policy. I had a clutch sized bag (Vera Bradley wallet w/phone pocket) that was the allotted size. Our seats took a minute to find because it was dark inside the arena when we were able to get to our seats. Even though we could see the rows and seats on the stairs, I couldn't find the section at first. The sign for the section was above the stairs, just FYI. My daughter and I sat in section 107, row N, seats 15 & 16. I thought we had a great view of the stage! My daughter, during the concert, needed earplugs, so I went to find a worker with a red jacket. The gentleman did not have any on him, but he made sure to ask guest services (they had some) and assisted me on how to find the desk. I would definitely visit this venue again!

Here for AEW Dynamite. The concession stands take the tops off your bottles so people can't throw them at others, which is fine, however the bottles do not fit in the trays they give you. Walking down the aisle to our seat, my bottle fell out the tray and there was soda splashed everywhere. Also the arena seats are too close. You have to stand up to let someone walk by. I'm coming off a hip replacement and having to stand so often to let someone by, walking with a irregular tray down those steep aisles very tough for me. The pizza, cheesesteak and fries are delicious, just arena pricing is the downer. Parking is superb. Easy to drive in and out. Traffic area not bad. Lots of restaurants nearby

Visited for WinterJam 2024 and the concert was good. The food was not overly overpriced (it is an arena so higher than normal, but not horrible). For example got 4 chili dogs, 2 regular dogs, 4 drinks and 4 bags of chips for $62 and change after taxes. The seats in the arena are not bad and the bathrooms are well placed. Parking was good as well and leaving they had it flowing out good took. The stadium was either at capacity or very very close too.

Great venue! I've seen concerts here, and last weekend went to our first lacrosse game. The Swarm did a great job and won! It was very entertaining and the whole family had a blast!

This place seats 13,000. We were here for a Vibe game. The staff is friendly, the restrooms are spotless, the seats actually have leg and hip room, and the beer is tasty. Do yourself a favor and come watch any of the professional sports teams that play here!

Gas south is good site building for event .loading deck so close the event hall . Good for vendors.The manager is very nice for helpingWe are doing 625 crystal chairs yesterday. And 225 gold chairs today .Happy business

Great location and easy to get to! Staff were friendly and seemed to be very well organized inside and out. Parking isn't too far from the arena. I love how this area is clean inside and out.

Had a great time watching Carlos Santana from Section 118. Seats could be more comfortable, but we were all on our feet anyway. Would definitely watch a concert here again!

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6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097, USA

We love it here! We bought License to Chill Winter passes and just have the best time. The tubing and ice skating are wonderful, they play Christmas music throughout, have bonfires to make s’mores and warm yourself up, a snow area to have snowball fights and different carnival food trucks. The carnival rides are safe and fun and the staff members are so friendly. The concession food is good and reasonably priced. It’s just magical. Everything you want at Christmas. I highly recommend going. You will make cherished memories.

My family is having the best time this summer! Season passes are affordable and you can pay for them over a period of three months. We have also enjoyed the food and frozen treats!

If you, kids, or anyone in your group have “FOOD SENSITIVITIES”, don’t even bother trying to bring your own food or snacks. They will not let you bring anything in, no matter what or which higher up you talk to. You can only bring in sealed, unopened, or completely empty water bottles, NOTHING ELSE. Now To the review. Your typical water park and the atmosphere that comes along with it. The park has about 10 water slides, some of them require mats, tubes, and others you can go without anything. Everything is provided for the requirements to ride. The only requirement is that the rider is 48 inches or taller. Wave pool is about 6 ft deep. Bathrooms are pretty well kept up, so that’s worth a star in itself. If you’re a local, and are getting season passes, they are worth it for the summer break kids are usually on. Just remember, the little ones will eventually get hungry, and fries alone are close to $8, make it meal for $17. Remember, food sensitive or not, if you’re bringing your own food, you will take a minimum 10 minute walk to your car to go eat and quench your thirst. “Enjoy”

My wife and I brought our camper to Margaritaville and had a beautiful few days there. Our site was super close to the water; we had to pick a site from what was still available and we happened to book kinda last minute. I’d say book well in advance to when you want to visit! The waterpark was so much fun with all the different slides to try. The slides were all really smooth too. Great for adults to ride too! We got 4 tickets included with our site rental each day we were there, we just had to go to the office to claim them the day of. Sites were clean and looked like they had brand new hookups for everything. Leveling our camper on the rocks was a bit challenging, but it was our first time doing so and it ended up leveling out nicely. We can’t wait to come back! Thanks Margaritaville!

I would definitely not go back. This place falsely advertised there was snow falling. Really they just have a tube that spouts out snow/ice. The fire pit needed to be lit all around and they needed more fire pits. The ice rink was extremely small and very overcrowded. The carnival rides are mostly for small children and there are no bumper cars. I was under the impression there was another snow tube area but there’s only one and the line was extremely long. There are no directions. you park walk down the hill across the street and down another hill to get to activities.

Pay $20 just to get on the island, and then another $20 per person for a walk with a lot less lights than a drive through experience. Part of the walk is a steep uphill climb, people in wheelchairs couldn’t get up it, sure that was the case with strollers, and others with physical ailments.Not worth the $$ for this “show”. Would have seen better lights driving through neighborhoods and save the $$.

The website is horrible. I tried to order tickets online and couldn't. When I called to try and order over the phone, I was told she could not process over the phone. Horrible customer service. We are planning our visit and were told we would not have any trouble getting tickets at the gate for the Christmas event. I guess we will see.Continued review, event was mediocre for the money. The kids had fun with the rides, but the lights are not even close to being as good as the drive through lights before. Plus, it is super pricey for what you get, or rather don't get. Don't waste your time or money.

First let me say it's beautiful here...but the lack of correct signs for parking and access to Land Shark are missing. The wave pool is a limited seating area, even the picnic tables had "hold" stuff on them. More seating is DEFINITELY needed and should be made permanent. Especially the lounge chairs, more shaded areas would add a little more space for people waiting for their families on the water rides. The lack of drinking water is a bit concerning, maybe a water hut would be welcomed.

Over priced for what they offer, unless you have have a discount. I was charged for 5 tickets but only needed 2 due to a system error, I was told by water park personnel they don't give refunds, luckily other family members hadn't purchased their tickets yet so I was able to swap... lesson learned

This is for margaritaville's lakeside lights spectacular. It was horrible! I was looking for a place to see the holiday lights in Metro Atlanta and remembered fondly, driving through Lake Lanier Islands to look at the lights. I searched and there isn't a drive through light show anymore. However there was a listing for Margaritaville which seems to be a successor event. An incredibly poor successor it turns out. I seem to remember paying something like $30 per vehicle before. Now it's $20 to just get into the area then it's $20 per person to see the lights. So for just two people you're out $60 to just see the lights. We drove up after work and made the mistake of eating in the park. Two people had grilled ham and cheese sandwiches with chips and water and it was $30. So add in tax and we're at $100 to walk around in the cold to see the lights. Which may have been a lesser stunt of the lights hadn't been so incredibly underwhelming. We paid more to see less AND be cold doing it. My neighborhood has a better light show and I live in a fairly poor neighborhood. Do not waste your money here.

I’m a fan of Margaritaville at Lake Lanier over the summer completely. However, their Lakeside Lights over the winter was expensive and disappointing. Parking was $20, tickets to just walk through and see their eh display was $26, or you could purchase the all access pass for $60. (for ONE person). The light walk through ticket was $20, but for some reason the processing fee was a whopping $6. I think that’s ridiculous personally?The All-Access pass included access to some small carnival rides and some extra stuff, but in my opinion $60 was a bit much.The lights were basically a 5 minute walk through, you got to walk through 4 kinda disappointing light arches and then walk a bit more and see a couple of light up presents. I just think for that price it could’ve been a bit more.It was super nice for kids to come though. Every family I saw seemed to enjoy it, but it just could’ve been more.

We have had season passes for the last four years and I used to tell anyone who would listen how great it was for a relaxed and economical quick trip. Unfortunately, this will be our last year getting the passes.I expected prices to increase due to the cost of the new water slides, but there are other changes that significantly impact the overall cost. You can no longer bring a tent, which I understand since they now offer cabanas. However, the cabanas are quite expensive. As season pass holders, we had planned eight trips, but at $300 a day, that would total $2400.Alternatively, you can rent the shade that was free last year for $200 a day. If that's too expensive, you can rent umbrellas for $20 a day. While this isn't bad on its own, needing multiple umbrellas or planning to visit multiple days adds up quickly, especially since you can't bring your own umbrella anymore. The reasoning behind this seems to be purely financial.We'll go once to make some use of our season passes, but it's not worth going as many times as we planned if we have to spend $80+ a day to have shaded seating that isn't overcrowded (which they do offer for free). They could have found another way to generate revenue without prohibiting personal umbrellas. However, it seems they won't miss us or other customers like us.They are now the Spirit Airlines of family fun, they will get you in with decent prices but once you are booked the fees make their cost the same as everyone else. Charge a higher rate upfront so people can plan accordingly and allow cost saving measures like personal umbrellas or canopies.

We had dinner at the restaurant. It was pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon so we waited at the bar. Once we were seated, Mickalea took excellent care of us. We ordered grouper fingers and fried pickles for appetizers. It came very quickly and the apps were very good. The dinners consisted of Swiss mushroom burger and shrimp baskets. I am impressed at the speed of the service. The food was decent and the service was excellent. Now, getting to the restaurant is a bit tricky. If you are stating on-site, it’s easier to get there but you will park a long long way away.

Went to see the Christmas lights, now called the “Lakeside Light Spectacular.” It was definitely not spectacular. This experience is only worth 25% of what is being charged for admission. And you also have to pay $20 just to get in to the resort. It’s really just a short path around a portion of the lake with some lighted displays. It is significantly less lights then what they used to have. We have come in the past when it used to be the drive thru experience. That was 100x better then this, with MUCH bigger and better displays. Another problem with the new display is that there is a huge TV that is super bright projecting advertisem*nts over the area that really takes away from it all….it is so bright it almost lights it up like daytime. Honestly if you just pay to get into the resort you can see most of these lights from the road and save yourself the money. Overall I am sad to say I won’t be doing this again. I hope they bring back the old lights and drive thru experience. I promise if you decide to visit, you will be disappointed with how much you pay to see this “spectacular”.

I wonder what a fantastic business decision would be for the park? Let’s close access to the lake and fence off the water right at the beach! That way when it’s 100 degrees out, everyone can bake and not have the ability to cool off in the lake. Idiots! I won’t spend another penny in there. Plus they raised prices again.

My family and I have been coming to Lake Lanier Islands for 20+ years now and have seen the many changes and renovations within the park. Yesterday we visited for the holiday weekend and experienced a new entry process that wasn’t executed properly for guests. After a lot of miscommunication, we received great customer service from Regan`and Treda. We were glad to have met them as they made sure we were taken care of. 🇺🇸🥰

We went to the water park and had a great time! They have a variety of things for all ages, however if you want to ride the bigger water slides make sure you're in shape to climb the hills to get to it! They have some tiki bars, which were nice to grab a drink and relax, and there were plenty of food options available.

This year's Christmas event is a far cry from previous years, incredibly disappointing. When the event was a drive through around 10 years or so back, the lights were great, the carnival had tons of rides and they had a pretty large Christmas shop with a Santa for pictures. Now the place is just terrible. First of all you cannot purchase tickets at the event, you are forced to purchase tickets online with a ridiculous online fee even if you are physically there, received a 10 dollar fee for basically nothing. Payed the 50 dollars for 2 tickets and the light show was pitiful, barely any lights on half of it. Also a word of warning especially those with children do not let them play on the snow "play area" with the fake snow. The fake snow is pretty much a giant mound of rock hard ice that would bust a kids head open if they ever slipped and fell on the wave pool concrete below (which would be fairly easy because it's slick ice). Also none of the places accepted cash at all. It's safe to say I'm not going to be returning for future years. Do yourself a favor guys if you're looking for a Christmas date idea, go to Green Street in Gainesville or any other neighborhood with great Christmas lights then use all the money you save not going here to take her out to a nice restaurant afterwards.

Called to ask about snow tubing specifically and was told it was open, paid $54.99/ per person only to get there and stand in an hour and half long line to do snow tubing ONCE, the employee did not have the courtesy to mention that they are backed up when I expressed my concern if we will get to actually go on the ride. They were also still selling people tickets at the gate not mentioning the long line, worth mentioning that snow tubing is the main attraction in winter in this place, nothing else is worth the $54.99, rip off, avoid this place.

This place is absolutely beautiful and so convenient! We stayed in the lost shaker cabin and it was beautiful and so perfectly clean with plenty of extra amenities for your stay with an amazing view over the lake ! There is two restaurants and an amusem*nt park right there by it and so much more ! You don’t even have to leave the campground ! We absolutely loved it ! We will definitely be back !

We love this water park! It's smaller, not very crowded, plenty of things to do for an afternoon, and very clean! The food is good from what we have tried and most of the staff have been friendly. Would much prefer this over White Water in Atlanta. Do not ever plan on visiting there again after coming here.

We went for the licence to Chill Snow Island attraction for the day. At first with the ticket prices I was hoping I'd get my money's worth (54.99 per ticket plus the fees online 🙄). But once we got there my kids were soooo happy and ready to get on everything. The snow Tubing was the main reason we came. Not many places in the south to do that type of activity. Snow tubing was a HIT. It was soooo fun and fast. We rode at least 5 times back to back. They have a snow ball area and kids loved it. We also went ice skating so fun, smaller rink though but still fun. Glad they have to ice gliders for younger kids. We rode all the rides they had. My kids rode them multiple times!! So glad it wasn't super crowded. This was the perfect family outing. My kids definitely had a blast. They had food as well, overpriced but it's expected and also had an adult beverage station. Something for everyone. Parking was an extra $20. I definitely recommend. After non stop playing for 6 hours it was worth it.

We are locals and season pass holders at Fins Up. 10/10, good fun for kids, great amenities for adults. The beach does have a fence but it's like 10 feet out from the shore. It's honestly perfect for little kids, no complaints. Shout out to Steve-o the bartender for making every time we come down feel like we are coming back to family. Raise that man's wages!

If your going to the winter/holiday activities It’s overpriced ! Snow tubing was fun bedsides the hour wait but the ice skating ring needed to be resurfaced and the ring was small for the amount of people who were there. Definitely not worth the price considering you have to pay for parking and to see the Christmas lights.

This is a great little water park. It has just enough fun things to do without being overwhelming. The daily tickets are expensive, but if you can go more than once, then a season pass is the way to go. Some of the buildings are aging and it could use some better landscaping in some areas, but it's great, for the most part. The reopened the beach area (last year there was fence keeping people out of the water), so you can just sit and enjoy the lake now. The season passes give you a little reusable bracelet, but it's a resort style ribbon bracelet that I'm not confident will last long enough. It would be great if these could be made of a sturdier material.

I am writing this review in context of the Christmas experience, not the summer offerings. Fourth year attending but this year is our last. The first year was outstanding and so much fun. Each year since it has gotten less in terms of offerings and experience. The walk-through lights seem to diminish each year (first year they had it all the way back to the waterpark playground, including a show and fire pits). This year they have added a processing fee on the tickets! $21 for four of us in junk fees and you HAVE to buy them online. They wouldn't let us buy in person, so you couldn't avoid those junk fees! The carnival offerings are bare bones and the staff could care less about being there. Santa meet and greet is no longer offered (kids loved that!). The snow play area is barely full. All in all we dropped over $200 tonight with little to show for it. The Christmas magic is gone from here. Unfortunately we will not be returning again. Maybe this has just become a stop gap in profit to keep the business afloat during the non-summer period. I hope not, but it sure feels that way.

This was a total waste of time driving to this place. We got to the bridge to drive over to the restaurant and was asked to pay a $20 dollar fee just to drive there. I then told the guard I was only coming to for lunch and does Margaritaville validate or discount the fee and was told NO. I don't know about the rest of you but I'm not going to pay twenty dollars just to buy and overpriced lunch.

This was an awesome trip to have fun at. Lines can be long sometimes. You might not want to try cat 4. All the rides were very fun. You will love apocalypso.

They’re gonna end up pricing themselves right out of business IMHO. Margaritaville has taken over the park and now manages it. It’s been that way for the last few years. Unfortunately, their take over coincided with covid. The problem is the prices are not reasonable.For the winter/holidays: Many years ago it was a tradition to load up the car and drive the family through the holiday light show. Now it’s a walk through holiday lights show, so you get cold fast. Especially the kids. The holiday displays are nice and it will seem magical to kids, but once is probably enough and you probably don’t need to go every year. Since it’s a walking tour, if the weather is bad (raining or too windy) you won’t enjoy the visit. They do have fire pits but it might not be convenient for you. The cost of admission is high and the cost of food is high too. So eat before you arrive or pack snacks in the car or plan to eat when you leave. The food isn’t worth the prices they charge. The line for the snow mountain tubing WILL be long no matter what time you arrive (unless you arrive when it opens and you’re first in line). Even if you’re first, you will wait another 60-90 minutes to ride again. The snow is like ice so it’s hard, so your butt WILL hurt.For the summer: It’s okay. The rides / slides need updating in my opinion. As of 2023 they blocked off the water at the beach so you could go to the beach but not get in the water unless you waiting in a long line to go out on the inflated bouncy thingys they have in the water.The staff at the LandShark Grill are over worked. They’re always short staffed. The adult drinks are expensive.No matter if its a winter or summer visit- The cost of admission is high and the cost of food is high too. They don’t let you bring in food or drinks. So eat before you arrive or pack snacks in the car (you can go to the car to eat and return) or plan to eat when you leave. The food isn’t worth the prices they charge.

I was there with some friends and we didn't see anyone. Right as we were about to leave, we saw a guy watching us from behind some corners. We were pretty far from the parking lot so we walked fast to our car. We kept seeing him so we would walk faster and faster until we were in a full sprint to our car. I swear the place is haunted.

We had a good experience at the Fins Up Water Park. I recommend getting there early enough to snag a pool chair or somewhere to sit. We noticed that people would set their stuff down on several chairs but not actually be in the wave pool, so if you can, bring a chair. The food is really expensive so I recommend prepaying or eating before you go. They will not allow you to bring water in your water bottles (I watched staff instruct a woman to empty her water out of her Stanley before entering). For a Tuesday, the lines were manageable, and it wasn't too crowded.

We visited for the snow attractions since Stone Mountain isn't doing their snow stuff this year.This is our first time visiting.Cons: We went and spent almost $350 for 2 adults and 2 children to enter, then another $20 for a "resort fee" to enter. We won't be back at these prices, it wasn't worth it.I don't exactly remember how much per person the food was, but we also spent another $100 on 2 chicken finger baskets meals and 2 chicken filly meals We asked the staff if we could exit the park and come back without being charged a resort fee again. We got blank stares and told they didn't know since it's a different company at the front entrance (??)I also called before we drove 2 hours to ask if they shut down the park due to rain and the staff member didn't know 😑The light show was an extra charge and was underwhelming.It was drizzling today, so most of the rides were also shut down.We did the blizzard mountain, and a few employees(teens) were on the phone the whole time, if there was an emergency or issue, they wouldn't have noticed.The wave pool snow area is icy, slippery. There isn't much they can do about it since it's artificial snow, but there are no employees monitoring for safety either. We watched several people falling on the wave pool concrete.Pros:The kids enjoyed blizzard mountain and the wave pool snow area.The wave pool area had snow ball making toys which made snow ball fights fun.The few rides they did get to ride seemed to let them ride for extended time, not just a quick 60 seconds.

Didn't stay at the hotel, just went to the water park.Loved it! Everything was awesome. The improvements they've made over the past decade have really added a lot.

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7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA 30518, USA

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I gifted my arts artsie kid tickets to one of her favorite shows. The acting was quality, atmosphere was classic, staff was very knowledgeable. Oh and they serve alcohol!! Best experience at a decent cost.

Having lived in Lawrenceville for over 30 years, my wife and I consider Aurora to be our place for most entertainment. Of course, plays and musicals get top billing, but we also attend other musical events such as the Men of Motown and the Eagles tribute band. Unlike all of your big cities, this quaint city has always made us feel safe when visiting at night and will not buckle in to charging for parking. We love Lawrenceville…We love Aurora Theatre.

This place is truly magical and is like one of those places you may have visited yourself in childhood. The memories we made here the other day were great. This is a historic theatre that features everything from puppet shows to large-scale traditional actor productions. It is situated on the historic Lawrenceville square, where there are plenty of great places to eat and drink either before or after any show.

My wife and I love this theater. It is small and the seats are soft and comfortable. We have been to 2 performances here Mama Mia and the adaptation of the movie Clue. Clue was really well done and the actors were fantastic. The parking is free and the parking deck has a door directly into the theater.

The new venue is fantastic. We've seen two shows on the large stage, a musical (Beautiful) and comedy (Henry Cho). Great sound, no bad view. We were in balcony in the last row. Plenty of foot room, no bad view. We loved it so much we bought a season pass.

The Aurora theatre is a great place to experience a show, whether you're producing it or hearing it. The staff is fantastic, the equipment works, and there's easy load in and parking.The spaces are well designed for wheelchair accessibility and all the seats are good. Concessions are ample, and you can save money by buying tickets at the door.

Enjoyed the high school production we attended. Nice venue and adorable theater space.

Super great! Everyone from staff to performers and audience was awesome! It was nice because the performers were interacting with the audience. I will return :)

Every show I have seen here has been incredible! Tonight, we saw Duende Cirque Show and it provoked such strong emotion! The strength and beauty was amazing! We have seen The Little Mermaid ballet, Clue, magic shows, and several hilarious comedies. Extremely affordable way to explore the arts (esp with kids) and support art within the local community! Highly recommend!

Cool theatre! Easy to find, easy to park. We’d never been here before but heard about “The Play That Goes Wrong” on an NPR segment and decided to go on a whim. The play was HILARIOUS. The concessions were good and overall we had a fantastic time! I highly recommend going here if you get a chance. It was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

The is a sizeable theater. No bad seats. I saw a body building competition. Parking all around. It's a busy area.

Not a bad seat in the house! Great venue. Singing could come through a little better but maybe im just an old guy. Productions i have seen are first rate!

Another great evening at the Aurora Theater. Not a bad seat in the house so feel free to grab a seat in any area. I'd love to see some other food options and the parking deck fills up quickly but there's always parking nearby within a very short waking distance.

2023 Christmas CanteenWas spectacular! What a talented cast!! This was our first time attending this production. What a treat! The Lawrenceville Aurora is so quaint and there are no bad seats!Thank you 2023 Cast!! Merry Christmas!

Stunning theater in the heart of Lawrenceville. It’s big and beautiful, with a cute interior and a small concessions stand. I think just about any seat in this theater would be great…it’s not too big and not too small. A great size and shape for a community theater! Beautiful lighting and sound…wonderful orchestra!!!

The play knead was good. The Actress's Performance was amazing. I love the Hometown theater fell very cozy.

Great venue!!Parking is easy.The Holiday Juggling Show was great.

We attended the Valentine's Day jazz concert. The vocals and musicianship were wonderful! So much talent created a very nice event.Suggestions for the Aurora theater to consider:1. Repetitively highlighted in other Google reviews: 26%, including fees and taxes, added to out ticket price will be a disincentive to attend future Aurora events. Eliminate or reduce fees.2. The usher was untrained, unfamiliar, and generally unhelpful finding our box seats. The seats were unnumbered, and the boxes likewise unidentified, so there was no way to know for certain where our seats were located. Fortunately, the event was lightly attended. However, all seats should be identified and ushers should know where seats are. That is their job, right?3. Establish a minimum age for children to attend evening, couples-focused events. A squalling child did not add to the atmosphere.4. Prior to the beginning of performances, remind everyone to turn off and not use phones and flash photography. Unfortunately, a clear reminder appeared to be necessary many times.

Amazing place to bring the kids. They loved watching the show. The only trick is to find parking on a busy day and no turn around in the parking deck.

Went to see the musical Sister Act it was awesome that the actors sing dance very well done with a live orchestra, nice snack bar,usually they have a signature co*cktail based on the show,clean restrooms,free parking

The Aurora Theater nestled in the quiet setting of downtown Lawrenceville, Ga. is a jewel to visit. The staff is hospitable, the concessions inviting and the shows stocked with joy, excitement and things that make you think deeply. This is a don’t miss opportunity. Also, visit the shops and eateries in the surrounding area if you enjoy great food.

We had season tickets to the Broadway Series at the Fox for several years but as we've aged and grayed, going downtown Atlanta has lost its appeal. For years I've heard how good the Aurora Theatre is and our neighbors convinced us to go with them to "Christmas Canteen." From that performance we bought tickets for the final 3 plays of the 2023-24 season and after the fantastic performance of "Knead," we happily purchased the 5 play season package for 2024-25. (Go see "Knead" now. It's delicious!)Parking is easy and free. The theater is accessible to any and all. Best of all, the plays are unique and very professional. The cost is great and they have early-bird specials b4 the plays are announced. With Fox Theater parking at $50 now, the Aurora Theatre with close proximity to free, covered parking is excellent entertainment at a no-brainer price

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128 E Pike St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, USA

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My husband and I stayed at Chateau Elan this past weekend for our anniversary weekend. We had not planned to spend a small fortune, but did - simply on food and 1 spa service. The massage was mediocre at best. We paid for a couple's 50 minute full body massage and the staff didn't massage my whole body. I mentioned it to the front desk staff and they didn't seem to care. They were already paid and charged the gratuity automatically.It was nice to have the shuttles from one building to another. It was also nice to have so many restaurants on-site, albeit costly. We had hoped to visit the winery on Saturday, but the shuttled-in "wine tour" groups overtook the space leaving no area to simply chill out in. So, we went to the Marc's bar and just ordered co*cktails. I just felt like they were catering to the external wine tasting groups, and not to their guests.We also had zero vanity lighting in our bathroom the extent of our stay, which was not too fun. Overall, the accommodations were nice, beautiful common spaces, friendly staff.

BEWARE OF HIDDEN FEES AND GRATUITY INCLUDED!!! Very disappointed at Chateau Elan. On our way there, they called my husband to tell us that the AC for the room we booked was not working so they had to change our room for no additional charge. The room my husband booked was approximately $350/night. When we checked out, the room cost was $595, not including all other additional fees that they tag on. The entire day on Friday it felt like we were just waiting around for the shuttles to pick us up. We had lunch at the restaurant by the golf course, the shuttle took 45 minutes to pick us up. Each time we requested a shuttle, it would take at least 20 minutes. The next day, I booked a facial. The facial was great, however, no one informed us that gratuity was already included, so I tipped her an additional $70 in cash unaware that they had already charged me an additional $50. Mind you, they don't show you the bill or anything before or after your appointment. You only see everything after checkout. I looked at the price online for the facial so that's how I knew what to expect the cost to be. According to them, breakfast was included with our room fee. Our final bill showed the cost of breakfast. We also had to tell them 3x that we had given them 1K gift card and no one knew how to enter it in the system. When we tried to dispute the room cost, they just told us that we were mistaken and probably mixed the price with another room. Our confirmation email showed no details of what we booked, so unfortunately we had no proof. No one bothered to tell us that gratuity was already included in everything. In addition, they charge a hotel fee, a resort fee and whatever else. We left this place feeling scammed. No one knew what they were doing. It's overpriced for what it is. Any decent gym has all the amenities the spa has. We won't be back again.

Hey, I've gotten engaged here and I still can't think of a better place! The food, the wine is still amongst the best I've ever tasted. Calling it a 10 /10 would be an understatement. I can still hear the applause. I genuinely miss this place. It will always be a special place for me. I can't wait to return to the wonder atmosphere. Marc Bar & Restaurant thank you for the wonderful experience.

Winery review! 🍷This place is absolutely stunning 😍 the wine tasting consists of 7 wine samples with a medium pour. Wine varies from reds. Sweet/fruity, to a more dry taste. You'll enjoy the ambiance and pictures in the vine areas and enjoy soothing music on Saturday evenings. Wine tasting will cost 60$ per person. It's worth the money 💰 Enjoy!

Gorgeous place and lovely staff! The food was not bad, but oddly enough, this place was not very clean. I have never in my life asked for a new room due to cleanliness, but I did here. The new room still wasn’t very clean in my opinion, but we chose to settle just to be able to enjoy our vacation. It’s quite an expensive place to end up settling. The bathroom off the lobby smelled horrendous during our entire stay, I just find this very odd for such a beautiful place.The spa, on the other hand was great! Beautiful, clean, great service!

Beautiful place, but not kept well in certain areas. My biggest concern is pricing! We booked the Spa room and paid over $1000 when the room was listed online for $637 after tax. Slap in the face to pay the price of two nights, and only stay for one! Other than that, the spa area was nice and calming. Quiet, and peaceful. The spa restaurant service was mediocre .. the waiter seemed to not want to serve us. All in all I would return for the peace, not for the price gouging!

My husband and I visited Chateau Elan last weekend for my birthday. We traveled from out of town and spent what was supposed to be 4 days relaxing and enjoying ourselves. We arrived on a Friday, enjoyed the winery, and resort. Saturday, we explored the spa area where we were staying, got dressed up, went out to dinner, returned to our rooms for the night so that we could get up on Sunday morning to enjoy our couple's massages. We went to our appointments on Sunday morning and as we were leaving in pajamas and robes, we were approached by a security officer asking my husband his name and he was asked to be escorted off of the property. The guard expressed that he could explain why outside. My husband was told that he made a comment about CHOCOLATE candy to make the front desk assistants feel uncomfortable and he forced the assistant to put a friends and family discount on our reservation. The front desk assistant offered the discount because it was my birthday. We didn't ask and didn't need it. My husband spent almost $2000 on a reservation!! He didn't have a weapon, he wasn't aggressive so how did he force the assistant to do anything? If we checked in on Friday, why did they wait until Sunday morning at 10am to ask him to leave if it was such a problem with her feeling uncomfortable? Better yet, why even check him in if there was some uncomfortable feelings? He should have been asked to leave then! Not only did they ask us to leave, they stood at our hotel room door on the outside like we were criminals and made us GO OUT THE BACK DOOR at the spa! I feel as if we were treated unfairly and racial profiled in a sense! The front desk clerk swiped my husband's card 5 times for $2000! He asked her why and she stated she didn't think it went through. There was no apologies from anyone at this resort. I've always had a good time any time I visit Chateau Elan. I have always been treated nicely and fairly until this incident on 3/24/24. I've been calling and calling but not receiving an answer. I was only told that the situation is being investigated and my husband is not to return to the establishment. I need answers!

Don't go here. They won't even honor your prepaid reservation and give you the correct room. Then they will tell you it's first come first serve as the reason why you're not getting the room you have had reserved and paid in full for quite some time beforehand (and you're on time). Currently my fiance is there for a very quiet Bachelorette celebration with 2 friends, a once in a lifetime event and they are refusing to work with her to resolve the issue or respond to calls or messages from me, including the general manager. This is all while charging unreasonable (seriously) prices for every single service they offer, keep in mind. It's always been a bit of a ripoff here financially, but at least the service used to be nice and they honored reservations or attempted to make things right if they messed something up.

We decided to do something different for Christmas Day and had dinner at Chateau Elan. The buffet had too many options to name. There were stations set up with too many options to name. Some of the stations had servers and some were self serve. The servers all wore masks. There was an entree station, meat carving, salad, desserts, and seafood. Everything was delicious. Our waitress was very attentive and encouraged us to take our time, which we did. The price included food and non alcoholic beverages. After dinner we walked around and went to the winery, purchased a bottle of wine and sat outside to enjoy it. Overall a great experience!*We did not stay overnight, just spent the day there

My stay here was amazing. We enjoyed the girls winery weekend package. The spa service was outstanding. The wine tasting was a bit confusing and lacked adequate seating, but once we sorted that part out we had a blast. The breakfast buffet at Versailles was yummy. The staff at the hotel was pleasant and accommodating. Overall it was a great experience. I highly recommend it!

Came to this resort for Valentines weekend. We were able to get checked in early to the hotel. The room was very nice. There was a restaurant and a bar connected to the hotel. And just a short walk across the parking lot was another restaurant and the winery where you could do tours and sample the different wines. The tour was great and then did the wine sampling where you could taste Six or seven different wines. It wasn’t just a taste! It was literally almost a full glass of wine. And you don’t have to finish them all at one time. I tried two different wines the first day, then went back later on for another glass. Then went back the next day for two more! I ended up buying three bottles of wine before I left. Great place right outside of Atlanta.

Breakfast buffet is too expensive. It's like paying for a fancy dinner... 80.00 with drink and tip. It's a great atmosphere though and the service was good. The smoked salmon probably caused the high buffet price for breakfast? I'd say the cost prevents a full house....should be 60.00 for 2 not 80.00 with drink tax and tip.

Nice weekend getaway from Atlanta. The pool area was pretty filthy but we didn't let that damper our mood. Unfortunately, the positive memories we held onto ended shortly after we got back home and realized we were charged an extra $160 for allegedly consuming snacks from the snack bar.When called to have it rectified the representative admitted that there is some device that magnetizes the containers and you get charged automatically even if you simply touch it! That's insane! Now we are waiting on a call back after they confirm that we didn't actually eat their overpriced snacks. I'm not sure how that will be confirmed if they have already placed someone back in the room and housekeeping didn't actually check and replenish anything. Billing errors ruin experiences and even further when it takes forever to get them resolved. BEWARE! Don't breath near the snack bar!!We did the key drop at checkout because the line to manually checkout and get a receipt was all the way back to the stairs with only 1 person checking people out.

Beautiful grounds- pool area is amazing and the rooms are nice, but definitely not luxury hotel nice. Our AC wasn't working properly and we had trouble sleeping because we were warm. We also got dinner at one of their restaurants, which took almost 3 hours because they were understaffed. Our server was super nice and tried to make up for the wait which we appreciated. I wouldn't have minded any of these things, except the fees and the billing is absolutely ridiculous here. We were misinformed by the lady who checked us in that we had a $200 dining credit. Took me a week to get that sorted out, which I thought they had handled. However, there is now an additional charge that has been posted to my account since and the original charge hasn't been adjusted yet either. My friends and I stayed there almost 3 weeks ago now. I have never seen so many extra added fees to a bill anywhere else. It's ridiculous. I would rather know upfront that my $48 bottle of wine (that we had to order through room service because everything was closed after our dinner took 3 hours) was going to end up costing close to $100 when ordered through room service. They didn't even cork or pour the bottle for us and with all of those added charges you'd think they would.*update* have been dealing with their billing department for a month now and the charges have still not been fixed. I've talked with 4 different people now and it's very frustrating to keep having to follow up with them at this point. such a waste of my time- will definitely never book a room here again.

Me and my friends did the wine tasting for my birthday. It was really nice we had such a good time, our tour guide was Michael he was so funny and very interactive with us. If you have never experienced wine tasting you definitely should try it.

Really loved my stay here. This was a retreat my leadership team took and the location was amazing. Enjoyed the food, wine, grounds, views and service. If you're looking for a place to host a work event or just a romantic couples trip, this is a great option.I would recommend.

This is a beautiful property with an amazing staff. I would give it a solid 5 stars if it weren't for two significant issues. 1) I was on the top floor, but my view out of my window was obscured by green algae. The exterior of my windows were absolutely covered in the stuff. It ruined my view. I notified the front desk, but nothing was done the 3 nights I was there. 2) Food and beverage is WAY overpriced. Guests are basically captives to the resort. There are no options other than what Chateau Elan offers, so they gouge you on price, and the quality is not good at all. They serve basic, average dishes at exorbitant prices. Also, they are tremendously understaffed. A wait at a half full bar easily eclipsed 10 minutes. The one nice dinner we had in an almost empty dining hall was a disaster. We repeatedly had to get up and look for our server. This started the moment we were seated by the hostess, and continued until we had to get up and find our server to request our check. It was surreal. Housekeeping was a strong point. They were very friendly and did an excellent job, but I could not believe how much algae there was on my windows and how terrible the F&B situation is there.

The accommodations fell short of our expectations in terms of luxury and top-tier service. The check-in process was unremarkable, resembling that of a standard hotel rather than a high-end establishment. Despite the availability of champagne, we had to request a glass from the clerk. Regrettably, we were not provided with any instructions or a site map upon arrival. Promised entertainment such as a DJ and live music did not materialize on Friday night. The quality of the food was average at best, although the wine tasting and tour were enjoyable, despite encountering a snake.While the room was satisfactory, it was undeniably overpriced. On the second day, the hallways had a noticeable odor, likely due to the resort's dog-friendly policy. Given the price we paid, this was disappointing. We had to specifically request housekeeping services, as they were not automatically provided on a daily basis. Housekeeping only changed towels and emptied the trash, neglecting to make the bed or perform other services. A luxury resort should include daily housekeeping as a standard service.In conclusion, while the wine tasting experience was pleasant, the overall quality of the resort did not align with its luxury branding.At best this is maybe a good day trip.

Beautiful location. Great hospitality from the staff. Had the salmon...the flavor was not something to wake my palate, plus for the portions, a starch would help to keep one from feeling the meal was not worth the price. Now the cheesecake, oh my, that was divine.If you are going to the tasting room, make sure you wear something you can stand in for at least an hour on concrete, it may take a minute to find a seat.

We had a wonderful stay this past weekend celebrating our friends honeymoon and birthday.Breakfast and food review:We went to Versailles for breakfast and dinner and it was delicious for both. The breakfast is $30 per person and all you can eat, it’s unbelievably good. We went to Marc’s for dinner and had the best waiter you could ever have. We got the NY strip and the sweet potato chili soup and it was delicious. The wine is delicious and the tea party is a must do at $65-$85 per person.Spa:The spa is a must-do. The massage was one of the best any of us have had. They are currently renovating the spa and I’m sure great things are to follow.Overall I’d recommend staying here and the customer service was 5 ⭐️Alexandria during check-in was very accommodating and kind.

From the outside this place is definitely a four star hotel, beautiful grounds, lovely lighting. You can tell owners put in the effort, same is true for the common spaces on the inside. But the rooms lack charm, there are no extras in the room very skimpy, With towels, shampoo, etc. and the staff is kind but not polished. Definitely not the experience I would expect at a four-star resort. This place has great potential but for what I paid, I don’t feel I got my moneys worth. I hope they’ll put in the extra effort to get it up to par.

The Chateau Elan Winery and Resort was such an unforgettable experience. The staff was wonderful & super-friendly, the views of the vineyards were astonishing, the spa was super relaxing, the food was amazing and plated so picture-perfect and there wine was wine of a kind . Everything was just like it was described on the website and definitely a luxurious experience. Me and my friend will be returning in the near future and hopefully for the wine festival as well! One thing that could be better improved is the room service as some days it was very delayed and our room wasn't serviced at all until calling the front desk throughout the day to get something as simple as fresh towels. Also, I would like to shoutout one of my shuttle drivers Ron James. He was such a respectful, high-spirited, humorous person who loves his job and does it well. The Chateau Elan Winery and Resort is blessed to have a such a hidden gem as him among the many others who made our experience even more wonderful. Thank you to all the shuttle drivers, valet attendants and staff for all that you do on a daily. You are greatly appreciated and without you the Chateau Elan experience wouldn’t be possible!

We went for a moms weekend away and traveled from all over to come here. I'd never been to a spa like this before and expected to feel incredible but for all the pros, there were also many cons that were unexpected.Accommodations – VillasPros – Large living space, rooms and bathrooms, full kitchen, full laundry.Cons – Low water pressure in the showers, carpet needed to be replaced and updated. The villas were off location and the only way to get to the villas was by shuttle. It felt like a lot of our time was wasted on the shuttle, plus add tip to pay the driver which was not an expense we were expecting.**MANY hidden fees and they always tack on a 22% gratuity, which isn’t right. Gratuity is meant to be at the customer’s discretion for the services received.PoolPros – Waiters were very on top of being attentive on a slower day (Friday) but were less on a busier day (Saturday)Cons – Not enough chairs, DJ was incredibly too loud, they allowed friends of the employees to “call” chairs theirs when they didn’t use them for over an hour’s time after kicking me off the chair that did not have any item on it to “hold” it as theirs. The water was much too warm.Spa –Pros - Beautiful, relaxing atmosphere. The included champagne flute was lovely. Everyone was kind and courteous and I truly felt pampered.-Brunch – The food was incredible and they offered to hold my boxed leftovers in the fridge so they didn’t go to waste.Cons - Felt pressured to purchase products used during facial which resulted in a product purchased that was too large to go home on a carry on, even though it was discussed I was from out of town. When I went to the front desk before check out, asking to return it, they suggested I head to the spa, which wasn’t open yet or they could ship it. Since it seemed they weren’t going to try to return it, I shipped it so as to not lose the money for it, but the form to ship it to myself also asked for my payment for the shipment.They also charged us incorrectly. One person booked the appointments so they charged a deposit to their card but when we checked out, they told me my total was going to be my full total, the deposit refunded to the other card which did not happen. Another member of our party was charged the full amount and the deposit on the original card was not refunded, so they had to call to straighten it out to not be charged twice.-Brunch – The hostess mistakenly seated our party and then didn’t remember it when we went to be seated. She was trying to tell us we didn’t have reservations. Very slow service. We waited forever for our food and check when we were ready to leave.WineryPros – The wine was wonderful and delicious and the pours were generous.Cons – For the tasting, you have to wait in line to get to the bar where they pour the wine and only pour one glass at a time so then for your next tasting, you had to get back in line.

Old and decrepit. Imagine going to a luxury hotel, spending thousands of dollars only to walk into a room with filthy carpets, stained chairs and urine stained mattresses. Completely old, outdated with 1900s light switches and fixtures, AC units that don’t work, spiders and spider web’s everywhere!! THEN you book a spa service spending thousands of dollars and when you walk in, the ceiling is leaking with MEN in the ladies locker room holding buckets catching water from their ancient ceiling. Then witnessing these men proceed further into the ladies locker room where women are half or not dressed with the buckets, dumping the filthy water into the shower WE shower in!! The spa is OLD and NASTY. Those steam rooms and saunas are not cleaned. Hair everywhere. Bugs everywhere near the hot tubs. They say they recently did a renovation. If they did they spent everything in the lobby and maybe the grounds because those look nice but I felt disgusted like my skin crawled the entire time. Yuck

Beautiful place. Just breathtaking, spacious, picturesque and such a wonderful conference space with great service.The resort staff were all friendly and I want to shout out Joe at the front desk who went over and beyond. Seeing us by the fire, offered us some Brut wine to cap off the night. What a surprise and delightful gesture.

We have been going here for Thanksgiving since 2015. This year we decided to stay on the property…EXTREMELY disappointing all the way around. We spent over 6000.00 on 4 rooms that were not luxurious at all. We would have been better off to stay at the Hampton Inn on the property. Absolutely NOTHING special about the rooms or the view. Guest services never answered the phone unless you let the phone ring forever, the complementary coffee was the worst ever, one of the toilets clogged(no one ever came to fix it) they ran out of turkey on Thanksgiving Day…(how do you let that happen), we had to sit at a table in the back near the ballroom and watch the cleaning staff work because they didn’t close the ballroom doors, the $95.00 buffet plate was good but there were not a lot of choices as in the past, (again they ran out of turkey -no one in our party got turkey), there were no smores to roast one night, the manager at Versailles restaurant was extremely rude and condescending when we tried to get a table. The food at Versailles was amazing but the bill for 7 people was 745.00…One bright spot-The golf course is worth playing. However all in all a very disappointing experience. I cannot emphasize this enough. For the 10k spent, we could have gone other places that go above and beyond for their patrons. Overall, I do not recommend Chateau Elon. Spend your hard earned money some place else that cares about their guest. Not worth the expense. So sad.

I have been to Chateau Elan a few times in the past and I have had excellent customer service. I have stayed at their hotel and have a had a few of their services. I have never been pleased with their spa services it's overpriced and the treatment that they give is below sub par. I mainly went to Chateau Elan for the ambience and I love their rooms and restaurants. I'm leaving this review today because last year a friend had sent me a e-gift card for Chateau Elan for my birthday. I decided that I was going to use it this year for my birthday. When I try to redeem the gift card it wouldn't work which is odd because the expiration date is 5 years. Well, I was told about 2 weeks ago by the Supervisor Shannon that they recently changed there system and that he will call me back with a new gift card number once he gets with accounting. In the meantime I went ahead and booked and paid $364 for a Spa service that I was told I would get refunded for the amount of the gift card. I had invited 7 friends to join me at the spa. Rewind- I forgot to mention that it is impossible to book over the phone it took days for me to reach someone and was promised a call back to book an appointment. By the time I spoke with someone after calling back several times, they only had 1 appointment left for the morning that I wsnted so I took it. My other guest wouldn't be able to get a spa treatment, but they were willing to purchase a day pass just to spend the day with me. Back to the present- I never received a call from Shannon or his manager Tammy in regards to the gift card and I had already left 3 messages. Today made day 9, after 6 hours of calling and being connected to hotel reservations and being told there's nothing they can do but send accounting and the spa an email to call me back which I have been told that for almost 2 weeks now and no one has returned my call. I finally got in touch with someone in the spa after calling back again, I canceled my reservation and advised my guests to cancel their day passes. The person in the Spa connected me to Shannon who still hadn't found anything out or just forgot about my issue. I explained to him that I had already canceled my service and that all I want is for them to refund my friend her money for the gift card. Shannon said he will have to speak with his manager and call my friend tomorrow to let her know if they will be able to do it. On the gift card it states non refundable. If you have provided TERRIBLE service to someone why would they visit your facility??? I told my friend if she doesn't hear from Shannon tomorrow and his response isn't anything but we are going to refund you your money, to file a complaint with the BBB. Chateau Elan gets a big fat 0 from me.

My sister and I had the most delightful Mother's Day retreat at Chateau Elan. The property is absolutely beautiful, providing a serene escape. The spa felt like a zen retreat, offering relaxation and rejuvenation. The winery, equally impressive, is a lovely place to unwind. The wines surpassed our expectations, offering a truly delicious experience. We highly recommend Chateau Elan for anyone seeking a getaway that combines luxury, tranquility, and exquisite wines. It made our Mother's Day truly special.#TeSheraEats

Had a really nice getaway with my girls at Chateau Elan. Very relaxing and enjoyable. The facilities are beautiful, clean and the wine/ food was good. All of the staff were really nice. I would have given 5 stars but it was hard to get anyone on the phone when i needed help. The facilities including the spa and restaurants are very understaffed. It also took us over 20 minutes to check out. The staff was nice but didn't know how to process a simple lunch voucher and split our invoice in half. Please train your staff and make sure adequate staff are available to help customers. Guests pay too much for no service and a long checkout process.

We stayed at the Inn three weeks ago. On arrival, I noticed a few things that were unsettling. I was not pleased with the cleanliness of the room 329. There were long strands of black hair in the shower and on the floor of the bathroom. There was some type of dark liquid on one of the chairs in the room. The wine tasting was the most pleasant part of our stay. Outwardly, the resort and landscaping is immaculate. More effort should be placed on the cleanliness and appearance of the interior of the resort.

My husband and I stayed over the weekend for our one-year anniversary, and I would not recommend this place to anyone. The rooms were extremely unkept. There were crumbs in the leather ottoman, stains all over the floor and upholstery. I was pretty grossed out that there was no mattress protector on the bed. There was hair, dirt, etc. in the corners of the room. The common areas throughout the property were no better, and the food was mediocre at best.

We can't say enough about Chateau Elan Winery & Resort! As a wedding photo & video group, we had the pleasure of partnering with the staff at this location for our couple's wedding - and were blown away by the stunning estate and grounds! It’s the perfect backdrop for any classic, elegant ceremony & reception. There are plenty of spots for portrait sessions between the gorgeous ballroom and gardens. The tall ceilings and windows of the ballroom make for a beautiful wedding! Couldn’t recommend this venue enough for your wedding day!! IG @paperboysweddings

Recently took my husband here for his birthday and we were pleasantly surprised, just a short drive from Atlanta. The property is beautifully maintained, there were a lot of food options some better than others. Highly recommend The Versailles for breakfast buffet only offered on weekends. We loved the burgers and food at Paddy’s Pub. Marc’s steakhouse was overpriced and underwhelming but the food and drinks at the pool bar we’re totally worth it. The food at the bar was fresh and tasty- we got the Poke Bowl and burger. We did a wine pairing at the tasting bar and that was also very good. Our stay was short and we didn’t get to golf or check out the spa but we will definitely come back.

I've been to chateau elan with friends before, but this time I took my parents to celebrate their anniversary. This place is as beautiful as I remembered, if not more. We had some wine and walked around the grounds. The staff was helpful and answered any questions that we had. One day, I'd like to return to do a mini staycation.

If I could give this 0 stars I would mainly because of the service my husband and I received. My husband took me here the weekend before Christmas for my birthday. However, in my very humble opinion, I feel service was lacking due to the complexion of our skin. We saw others receive top notch attention and service while we received the bare minimum and it was like that nearly everywhere we went. We did wine tasting, spa, and went to 3 restaurants/bars. After leaving, my husband told me he had requested a very special birthday setup at one of the restaurants (specified he didn’t mind paying extra) and they didn’t do one thing he asked. They also set us at the smallest table it seems. I’m upset because the pictures on the website of the restaurant point out where they have made desserts with “happy anniversary” or “happy birthday” on it. We didn’t even get that. Also, the waiter kept calling us “folks” which I thought was very rude. There were some good moments sprinkled throughout but for the money we spent we could have been treated better. Will never spend any money here ever again. That’s just my experience.

Came up for our anniversary for an overnight stay. The winery was so nice! Highly recommend the flight tasting (try the house wines!) and charcuterie. Sophia, the sommelier, knew her stuff! The rooms at the spa were so peaceful, roomy, and relaxing. Joe gave us great customer service at the spa! The bar and wait staff at the pool were excellent & serving up tasty co*cktails! Really enjoyed our stay.

We attended the New Year's Party last year and this year. Happy to say last year was AMAZING to welcome 2023! We love Chateau Elan and the divine experience it delivers with each visit.Unfortunately, this year's party to bring in 2024 appeared to be "thrown together on a low budget!"When you are spending nearly $2000 per couple, you don't expect to wait in line for a self-serve buffet. The food in most stations were too spicy and did not taste good. There were lots of wasted food thrown away on plates.The band was not the greatest this year. Another concern was after dinner, the easy access to the ballroom for people who appeared not to have paid for the event. We were so excited to attend the Gala and truly look forward to it all year. This was a BIG DISAPPOINTMENT to ring in the New Year 2024!!

Best weekend getaway only 1.5 hours from home. The entire resort is beautiful, which made for an elegant, romantic getaway. The staff were very courteous. Drinks and restaurants were pricey but not unexpected from usual resort prices. My husband and I both agree it was worth every penny. We enjoyed the wine tasting, and serval restaurants on site.

Staff at the hotel are very good and attentive. Staff at the winery, not so much. Rooms at the hotel are very well kept and up to date. We stayed for the Chef and Winemaker dinner, and it was spectacular. Breakfast at Versailles was good too. Had drinks at Marc bar, not so good. Louis, House of Bourbon was better.

Welcome Golfers to a wonderful place of golf. It has been a while since I last played the Chateau Golf Course. I really enjoy it. A links style course with beautiful elevation changes and test off the tee. I have only have one problem with the time frame of which I played. It is not just here but with all golf courses. We called and made tee time, but upon arrival found that the greens had been recently airrified. Very disappointed that nothing was said prior to making tee time. Why don't courses offer a small discount for the round or at least let you know that the greens are not at their best. Beside that I would recommend enjoying the golf and eating at the Chateau Resort. A great place for taking your better half for a weekend.

I have been hearing about it for a very long time but never been. We had such a great time today, ate at the restaurant next to the wine tasting then did a small tasting after. There were a few wines that we really enjoyed. The atmosphere was also very nice. We will definitely be going back

Beautiful hotel! Perfect for a couples weekend or company retreat.The food is good, the staff is very friendly and there are so many spaces to roam and chill at.You can grab a bike and go for a bike ride around the property or go for a walk around the vineyard.The boutiques have cute items if you want to get some souvenirs.

I did not stay at the hotel, but have visited the winery several times. The grounds are beautiful and I like that there is usually plenty of places to sit and enjoy the views. Staff is always courteous and pleasant in my experience. As some other reviews have mentioned, the food and wine are overpriced, but you're paying more for the experience/grounds than anything. Don't expect to be wowed by the wine quality, but it still tastes good enough to sit back and enjoy an afternoon of sipping!

My Chateau Elan experience was superb! I was thoroughly impressed by the views, architecture, food, sport offerings, and wine tastings. The pasta that I had was the best I've had in a minute. The only recommendation that I have is for them to improve their customer service phone lines. It was hard to get in touch with them. They were always polite and accommodating when we did speak to them, though. I can't wait to go back.

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Great spa day with my sisters.. fabulous staff especially Amber J who helped make the day special.. The massage therapists were awesome and the food was delicious 😋

This place is a little slice of Heaven! Lots of hidden treasures await you, but you must fully experience this place to find out

The staff here including the massage personnel are amazing, very knowledgeable and kind. The sauna and steam room were not hot when I was there and definitely could use a remodel. The other areas very nice and clean. In my opinion they should make the red light sauna included in the experience. The massage was amazing.

It was the most relaxing and exuberant full day of pampering. The staff was excellent. The spa was excellent. It had everything I could have asked for. Lunch and dessert was delicious. I was so happy to see so many girls taking care of them selves. Girls come on and take some time for yourself.... you deserve it.

Great getaway. Spa is amazing, relaxing, romantic, coupes getaway. Lots of services and full access to spa amenities.

This was my second visit 😁 I really enjoyed myself along with the ladies that joined. It was a Mother's day gift to myself. Definitely will be going back ☺️

I went here for my 40th birthday with my mother-in-law and sister-in-law. We both signed up for an 80 min massage and an additional treatment each and had lunch as well.Pros: the spa facility was beautiful. The building itself and the views from the building are gorgeous and, to my knowledge, there are only a few true spas in the Atlanta where they have a jacuzzi, heated pool, etc that you can access, which was the reason why I booked here. Lunch was very good also and it was fun to be able to dine in our robes.Cons: value. Our spa treatments were more like good vs great which feels bad when you’re each spending $500+, even before lunch. I was disappointed in my 80 min massage. I work at the computer so always have a ton of knots and she used very little pressure- it felt like someone was just rubbing lotion on me the whole time versus really giving me a massage. My sister-in-law got a 30 min facial and was told by the woman doing her treatment she was pretty limited in terms of what she could do because she only signed up for the mini facial. She felt like the description of the treatment on the website should mention that if that’s the case. And both my mother-in-law and sister-in-law were told by the individual who did their treatments not to use the spa services because their nail polish / facial treatment would mess up. My mother in law was told if she messed up her nails, the woman would not have time to fix them. Most mediocre nail salons will fix a nail if you’ve messed it up. Why does the staff think she paid $90 for a pedicure?! To have use of the spa. :(

If you haven't been, treat yourself!!!! OMG! EVERYTHING was wonderful!One of my favorite places! This visit was my 4th.❤️

A beautiful venue for corporate events! We held an event here in 2019 and 2023 and both times were fabulous! Great staff and awesome location!

Came for a spa day and to work from my room. The staff was extremely accommodating from the time I arrived until checkout time. I had the spa suite with the Peloton in the room. I had plenty of snacks and wine and also full access to the spa amenities. I really enjoyed my Spa day and will return in the future for sure. Thank you to Pia, Chelsea, and Brooklyn for making me feel truly valued as a guest.

The Spa was AMAZING! Highlight of our trip. Everything from the welcome, tour, glass of champagne was well thought through and added to our experience. The staff exceeded expectations! There is a restaurant onsite which is also 5 stars. Book this today! You can choose a day pass or a package with hotel. There is an indoor pool, whirlpool, complimentary tea, juice and water.

2nd visit there and the girls' spa day is an unbeatably enjoyable package deal! Six teacher friends got to relax, eat great, sip wine and take a much needed stress free break for a day full access to an array of amenities and services from a lovely staff. Plans to go again next year already in the works.

Absolutely love the spa! They have a wer steam room with eucalyptus in the locker rooms and a dry sauna. They also have a jacuzzi, a quiet area, and hammocks outside in front of the lake. They give you a complimentary glass of champagne upon entering and have hot tea, snacks, and fruit infused water. You can come before and stay after your service to enjoy the amenities.

Hello,I was at the spa in February 2024. Everything was amazing and beautiful, and this is not the first or second time I have visited the spa. I had a massage as usual. During the massage, I placed my jewelry on the designated chair along with my bathrobe and towel.At the end of the massage, while I was still undressed, the masseur handed me the towel (why? You should leave and let me get up! I am naked!) and dropped my jewelry, resulting in the breaking of my watch, which costs $4000 to repair. No one wants to take responsibility! No one has gotten back to me since! I am not going back to this place again!Be careful when you get a massage there; it seems they have clumsy hands.

Hosted a spa birthday party here for 7 ladies and the Chateau did not disappoint. The massages and facial were great. We had brunch in their cafe which was delicious. And the ambiance was relaxing (I’m sure the free flowing glasses of Chardonnay and mimosas helped) and it was beautifully decorated. 3 stars because they charged me twice for services to the tune of $800 and in spite of calling them multiple times and even opening a case with their accounting department I have yet to get the refund they promised. I’m now going to have to do a charge back on my card. I live 13 hours away so it’s all very frustrating and difficult to resolve.

For the most part it was a great experience, but was a little disappointed in a few things. Valet parking the gentleman did not help with the luggage after spending $40 per day, the spa had our treatments mixed up with what we actually requested. There were many things that we were told one way when we booked and another way when we actually got there. Everything was very clean comfortable and beautiful.

Beautiful setting and spa experience was excellent!! Let's not forget the winery too!Everyone there was friendly and ready to help and serve in any way they could!

The spa has a very nice nature walk to relax and breathe in some fresh air. The walk ends on a golf course hole. At the spa there are plenty of great facilities for steam rooms and pools, as well as seduces like massages and facials.

What a huge disappointment . First, yes, you do get a complimentary mimosa, but I don’t see the hype in that. It’s only 1 free one, and you will spend $$$ before you leave there. My daughter and I were excited for our “spa” day. Upon entering, we were not given our “complimentary “ mimosa . We had to ask for it . Then we sat waiting for our massage. This was our first, ( and last ) time there so we didn’t schedule anyone specific for our deep tissue massage. While they were waiting for us to get on the tables , they spoke loudly enough for us to hear how that didn’t want to do our massages. Then one of them farted quite loudly, and they both laughed like school kids. Really? They were older men, and found that funny .The massage was just ok. Nothing spectacular for “Chateu Elan” had better elsewhere. So then we went to the hot tub. Very disgusting room! You can’t. See their “beautiful” grounds thru the wet foggy windows . The whole room is in need of fixing, especially the visible mold.I would think twice about spending your money here . There are a lot of negative reviews, and still nothing has been fixed there. I had a gift card, so that’s why I went, but u won’t be back .

Absolutely wonderful experience! This spa was such a treat, I felt pampered and taken care of and most importantly, very relaxed. The facilities are beautiful and serene, so much you kinda forget you are in Georgia. I got an 80 minute massage and it was the most peaceful time. I also loved the locker/lounge area and enjoyed the steam room the most! Overall top tier experience, can’t wait to be back.

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The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is a true gem hidden in the heart of Athens. As soon as I entered the garden, I was immediately struck by the stunning beauty of the natural surroundings. The garden is home to a vast array of plant species, each more vibrant and colorful than the last.The pathways are well-maintained and easy to navigate, making it easy to explore the garden at your own pace. There are plenty of benches and picnic areas scattered throughout the garden, making it easy to take a break and soak in the beauty of your surroundings.One of the highlights of my visit was the Conservatory, which is home to a wide variety of tropical plants and flowers. The air inside the Conservatory was thick with the scent of exotic blooms, transporting me to a far-off place.The staff at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia were extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and they were happy to answer any questions I had about the plants and flowers. It was clear that they take great pride in the garden and its upkeep.Overall, my experience at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia was nothing short of magical. I would highly recommend a visit to anyone looking for a serene and peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. 🌼 🌸 🌻 🌹 🏵

I had a great time exploring this botanical garden. I started out exploring the arts museum, which has some unbelievable pieces in it. Then I headed towards the trails and walked some of the white trail along the garden. Finally, when I thought I was just about done, I saw the international garden. It's amazing taking the stroll around that area, which leads to the front of the garden and plenty more to see once you're there.

I really enjoyed the gardens. Granted, I ran through some because I was chasing my 4 year old. It's "Children's Garden" doesn't have much for young kids to do. Adults definitely will enjoy it far more. I would estimate I could spend a good 4-6 hours here on my own. The pottery display was very impressive, and the animal statue displays were eye-catching. The fact that it's free and parking was easy just makes it all the more enjoyable. GREAT date location! We saw multiple weddings wrapping up, and photo ops seem plentiful.

I’m not sure what all the negative reviews are about. This establishment is FREE and beautiful yet people still complain. Anyway, my kiddo and I had a great time today. The gardens are being prepped and it’s still winter so obviously not much was happening there but I cannot wait to come back when everything is in bloom 🌻🌸🌺 Parking was plenty, I’m sure the weekends might be a bit crazy. Although it’s free and free parking, donation is welcome and there’s a small box for it near the entrance. Great place for photos! The kids playground was awesome as well. The bathrooms were clean. Next time we’ll bring a picnic! There is a cafe but we didn’t go inside at all.

This botanical garden is probably my favorite place in Georgia. There is always something new to see as far as plant life, and wildlife such as owls, deer, and small woodland creatures. The children's garden is wonderful and full of activities. There are trails that run through the woods around the gardens. There is ample parking accessible by stairs and/or an elevator, a huge greenhouse building, a gift shop and cafe which are located in the greenhouse, a porcelain museum, several public bathrooms, and numerous gardens. All of it is free! You can easily spend a whole day here. Pack a lunch and take your time! Go in each season if you can to see the different plant varieties. They also have events throughout the year which are ticketed.

Love, love, love these gardens! I have been twice in the last month, bringing family then friends from Atlanta. Worth the drive and a great place to spend the day.From the ceramics museum to the many gardens to the hiking trails, it makes for a wonderful day outdoors.Entry is free but bring cash for the donation box in the visitor's center!

Absolutely beautiful! From all the flowers and tropical plants to the butterflies everywhere you look! The wildlife and shaded paths to more beauty! This is a must visit place if you are in Athens, Georgia! The indoor facility is cool and naturally oxygenated by all the vegetation. There is a vegetable garden. Children will love the playground and climbing ropes! You could easily spend the day just enjoying nature here! There is also an art museum and chapel.

This is an absolute gem of a location. My husband and I discovered it on an anniversary trip, but I know our children would love it as well. Visitors of all ages and a variety of nations strolled the lovely grounds. We arrived after the Spring bounty, and still found it well-blooming. There is no off-season here. In the main building, you can find an art gallery, gift shop, and tropical gardens resplendent with orchids and tropical fruit trees. I didn't get photos of the playground, but it is full of great climbing stations and a slide. I also saw children using watering cans to water a vegetable and herb garden area designated for children's discovery. My kids are 13, 11, and 7, and I know they would thrive in this lap of nature. Well done, Georgia.

Great place to take a walk. Free too! Well kept gardens. Also a new beautiful ceramics museum. Ample parking. If you come prepared with proper footwear there are miles of hiking trails all around the gardens.

Athens Botanical gardens is a lovely place to visit to enjoy a nice stroll through the garden. The inside area has more flowers and a gift shop. When you drive in there is plenty of parking.Note: I did remove one star for the number of stairs and hills at this garden. Compared to the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville location, this location is has more hills and stairs.The children's garden is very cute. They even had a playground!

This place was amazing. Despite the crazy heat, the beauty of nature had me happy to keep exploring. Not to mention it was super quiet and peaceful!There was plenty parking and the staff there were more than friendly. I'd definitely come back.

A beautiful display in a gorgeous setting! Our family highly recommends you visit the Botanical Gardens light display. Reserve your tickets ahead.

Super pretty place to go walk and enjoy anytime of day, many places to sit and many trails. GOOD PARKING area and FREE entrance. Also for my fellow photographers: taking photographs is allowed BUT big umbrellas are not allowed, also don’t block any walking area! 💕🌷🪷They also had a really cool art center by the entrance and I really recommend going in, many types of artworks!

Outstanding night with the family! Beautiful leisurely walk on a perfect night for late December. UGA team that put this event together did a great job. Excellent flow for both kids and adults. Concessions and restrooms throughout. It was a magical night for everyone. Thanks to everyone associated with the event.

I’ve been visiting the Botanical Garden for over a decade which is crazy to say! It is one of my favorite places in Athens. There is a giant magical playground that’s worth enjoying for all ages. I highly recommend walking around the Asian garden and meditating on their wooden meditation area. It’s so nice. A stunning venue for wedding photos, family photos, etc.

This is such a beautiful and peaceful place to walk around and enjoy the nature, or just sit at the bench and relax.I was very impressed by the ingenuity of the playground. My granddaughter had so much fun climbing the interior of the hut, or laying on the suspended net.The wooden sculptures are pretty and add such a charm.We were at the wedding and the reception was in the glass house.The beauty of the trees, foliage, and a creek indoors made this venue very elegant.There is a brick oven for pizza on one of the patios, and my favorite, a black granite Earth sculpture floating on water!If you find yourself in this corner of Georgia, don't skip on visiting these gardens.

Amazing time! The staff was super friendly and helpful. Also, at every turn, there was a member of the staff which I loved, and I assumed the staff's presence was for the visitors' safety and assistance. It was just an overall beautiful place and experience

Even in the winter, the botanical garden was pretty and especially peaceful. Although much was dead that would have been great to see in the spring, summer, or fall, there were many beautiful trees and flowers inside of the greenhouse space (which was somehow not humid, a definite plus) that were just gorgeous. Trying to find winter-blooming plants among the dead was also fun, and the living foliage we found was still breathtaking.

Our Master Gardener group went to visit last week. Beautiful place to visit and so much to see. We brought our lunch (they don't have a restaurant on the permises) and had a relaxing time eating our food on the terrace outside of the Welcome center. Enjoyed our tour!

We purchased tickets in advance for the 9pm time. Definitely worth buying the vip parking so you don’t have to ride the shuttle bus.It was a great experience, beautiful lights, music, staff were awesome and friendly! It took us about 55 minutes to walk through. There were hot cocoa and s’mores stations set up if you wanted to purchase them. I couldn’t get over the amount of lights! We will definitely make this a yearly tradition!!

It is a beautiful place to go for a walk. This is March mid week, and I was able to see tulips and daffodils. No fee, it's free

Always enjoy this little Athens oasis. Many plants, beautiful blossoms, and always so many wonderful orchids. Great place to wander, relax and enjoy nature.

We went for the Winter Wonderlights. The lights were bright and festive. However, the prices were a bit high for the hot chocolate, smores kits, and swag. The workers were all friendly and helpful. One of the volunteers even took our picture with our phone at one of the locations under the lights.

I came here to check out the Porcelain museum and the Gardens, and I couldn't see it all in one day. They had everything set up for Winter Wonderlights (buy tickets for this in advance), and I wish they weren't sold out when I visited, but you can still see the light sculptures and all the holiday lights on the trees. Even during the afternoon it was lovely. A lot had died back for the season in mid-December, but this place was impressive nonetheless. I need to come back to see the rose garden in bloom, too.

We are so lucky to have this amazing, free garden in Athens. I personally prefer it to Atlanta's. My favorite time of year there is early spring (March-ish) when all the tulips and some lingering daffodils are in bloom... but it's stunning year-round. Other wonderful parts: Krysia Ara's beautiful mosaic work in the Children's garden, the extensive hiking trails (just do a tick check in the summer), the orchids, Insectival, and the holiday lights (I'm not usually one for Christmas but seeing those giant snowflakes and birds glittering in the trees is magical)!

Another excuse to be outside. Find a free spot designed with natural beauty. It is serene. It feels comforting to walk softly, just to hear all the birds chirping or frogs grunting. The fun is in looking at the different vegetation and reading what the plants are actually called. If you go at dusk, you will get a beautiful illumination of the sky with a nice range in color!

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2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605, USA

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As a Auburn fan, I went this year to the 2022 Auburn v. GA game. The atmosphere is as great and the game was awesome. My team did not win but other than that it was a great time.

I love Georgia stadium. However, this particular day, the GDay game was very crowded. One section of the stadium is being remodeled. People were everywhere. Hurry up and get it done. Prices were great, and there were a lot of food items Papa John's and Chick-fil-A.

We came for G-Day. It was nice and fun! One of many we came for. Always a great atmosphere. Friendly workers. Decent concessions for a quick bite and drink. View is nice literally from any seat.

Best football 🏈 experience everI love my team the Georgia Bulldogs2021 National Champion 🏆"Go Dawgs"

It was a great experience. I would say this stadium is not handicap friendly, I seen alot of people struggling in the crowd that needed less stairs that day.Half the stadium was closed due to the fireworks for graduation but I felt they could have done better.

We loved watching the Dawgs spring game in Athens, Georgia! Can't wait to go back for the regular season games. GO DAWGS ❤🖤❤🖤

Fun times! Go Dawgs!No lines for the woman's bathroom the whole hand!

Ain’t it great to be a Georgia bulldog?Absolute best team in America and best place to watch a game between the hedges. The dogs are gonna eat. National champions.!!! Line them up and we will knock them down.University of Georgia Athens is the absolute best of all schools in the southeastern conference. Absolutely amazing to see a football game at Sanford Stadium. 💯🇺🇸👏🏽🐺

We caught the Shuttle from the East Campus Deck to the stadium and that worked out well. Catching a shuttle back was a zoo, so we opted to walk. Stadium was very clean, as well as the ladies restroom (attendant on hand). I would suggest renting a stadium chair if there is not already one at your seat. The bleacher seating is very, very tight if it is a full house. We only bought drinks, so I cannot comment on the food. Card only- no cash. Oh, and if you are the top of the parking deck, you may have a long wait to get out. Also, many of the roads are closed when the game is over, so we actually had to go a long ways out of the way to get back on the correct route home.

Beautiful stadium on a beautiful campus. Staff was helpful, plenty of police around, and everything was clean. It was a pleasant experience. The sound system sounds great, and everything seems to be well taken care of. Really a top notch facility, rivaling some NFL stadiums.

This was an incredible event. This was my first time at Sanford Stadium. I had the privilege of seeing my granddaughter graduate from UGA with a double major. The stadium was half full. Many proud family members to see their loved ones become part of the “Bulldog Nation”! I hope some day to see the Dawgs play there.

Working as security is something I love. I haven't really had to deal with disrespectful attitudes yet but waiting for the SEC games.

I checked out a game at Sanford Stadium, and it was an unforgettable experience. The atmosphere is electric, especially if you're there for a Georgia Bulldogs game. The fans are passionate, and the energy in the stadium is contagious.The stadium itself is impressive. It’s huge, with great views from pretty much any seat. The layout makes it easy to navigate, and the facilities are clean and well-maintained.One of the highlights is the pre-game festivities. Tailgating at Sanford Stadium is a big deal, and it's a lot of fun to join in the excitement before heading into the game. The crowd is friendly, and there's a real sense of community among the fans.Food options inside the stadium are decent. You’ll find all the usual stadium fare, but the quality is good, and there’s enough variety to keep everyone happy. The lines can get long, so it’s a good idea to grab your snacks early.Parking can be a bit of a hassle, especially on game days, so plan to arrive early. Once you’re parked, though, everything is within walking distance, and the walk to the stadium adds to the anticipation.Overall, Sanford Stadium is a fantastic place to catch a football game. The combination of the energetic crowd, the beautiful stadium, and the exciting games makes it a must-visit for any football fan. I can't wait to go back for another game!

Awesome people staff wise. The bathroom is clean. Did volunteer job running a concession stand. It was really busy but we had a lot of fun. I wasn't able to see much of the inside, but from what I could see if it was humongous! But the ease of getting parking and security was great.

Amazing experience! We went to the GA v KY game on October 7, 2023 at 7pm. We had a great time! It was a packed house and got a little chilly later in the night, but a great time was had! This was the first night game I’ve been to, and the 4th quarter light show was AWESOME! A must see!!!

Horrible... we were afraid for our lives. Crowd was jam packed in the concessions area, couldn't get to our seats at the beginning of the game, nobody there to control the flow of traffic, literally everyone was stuck in place just yelling at each other. Asked police for help, but they just got angry and wanted to watch the game. UGA won, yay... but this was the worst GameDay experience I've ever had

UGA games are a great time! The stadium is clean, easy to access, and provides transportation to and from the parking garages. Great food but does not serve alcoholic beverages. You must tailgate for that experience. Have fun! Go Dogs!

The crowds may be big but it is to be expected. Love going and enjoying the atmosphere

I recommend any college football fan come and join 92,745 of their closest friends here. The better the opponent, the louder the fans. I went to the game where they hosted #1 Tennessee in November 2022, and we got to 130 decibels. Needless to say that Tennessee wasn’t #1 after that. Very iconic stadium with a lot of cool traditions.

We visited this stadium for a 7v7 tournament on the backside of our college football tour and I have to say it's impressive. The tradition, atmosphere, and energy has to be crazy on a game night bc it definitely felt alive during the time we were there. I have to catch a game here soon.

The atmosphere for a night game here with around 93k people is electrifying. One of the best things to experience in UGA.

When I am here, it feels different. Athens, Georgia is one of the most perfect places on Earth to me. Any chance I get to watch the Dawgs, I am going to. The fans are the best in the world and the staff at the stadium is awesome.

Messed up, 1st time coming to the stadium and got singled out and couldn't bring a football in to get signed, yet there are a ton of other people in here with footballs and helmets to get signed. Guess you guys pick and choose who to play favorites with. Pissed off long time GA fan

First ever G-Day Game!!! GO DAWGS The family enjoyed themselves also

My first time visiting the Sanford Stadium to see the Dawgs vs Missouri was an incredible game and experience!!!! Definitely gonna go back...

I love visiting college football stadiums. They are unique in the way that lighthouses are all different but serve the same purpose.

Watched the G-Day spring game. Loved it awesome experience! GO DAWGS!!!

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100 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA 30602, USA

Great park. Scenic with a lot of trails. The old ruins are neat as well. Worth the visit, worth the drive. A word of caution though, the trails are heavy with roots and rocks at times which present a trip hazard or opportunity for possible injury. Which should go without saying being it's in the woods. What would you expect? Definitely placing this one on the regular visit rotation.

This state park exceeded my expectations, very beautiful, lots of fun trails and things to explore. My family and I had an excellent day getting rejuvenated in the purity of nature. That's the longest covered bridge I've ever been on. Don't forget to roll your windows down while driving over bridge and take it all in! I recommend to everyone bring your family here.

We drove over an hour to visit this park and it was well worth the drive! I loved it and it was so fun. I brought my toddler too and he enjoyed it as well. I loved that they have picnic areas near the water where we could eat. The only downside I could see is that the bathroom facilities are lacking. We had to go to the visitor center to use the bathrooms as there wasn't any near the water. Just keep than in mind when visiting.

Absolutely Fantastic. Gorgeous shady camp areas not overcrowded nicely spaced.Clean ..They have hot showers ..bathrooms and laundry facilities. Everyone working here very friendly the host Dave is very knowledgeable in the area . We had a wonderful time .They have wooded trails for hiking and exploring and paved paths all around for biking . We rode our Segways .Beautiful and highly recommend.

Beautiful state park!This covered bridge is something I fell in love with as a kid and recently got to share it with my girlfriend from out of state.If you're in Athens area and are looking for something quiet, relaxing, cheap, and especially if you're a nature person: definitely go check out the park!

Great little state park. Nice trails. Would love to give 5 stars, but there are almost no trash bins throughout the park. They want you to clean up after your pets but don't offer places for disposal.

We spent thanksgiving here in 2023. we really enjoyed the park. The staff was very kind. The park was clean. They camp host were very friendly.We used one of The Pavilions on Thanksgiving. There were three tables in there as well as electrical power and lights and a grill which we used to keep our food warm while we were waiting to serve it. Very nice

Watson Mill is a great park. They have picnic tables and pavilions. There's a fun playground.We were there 5/2024 and there was a constant hum of cicadas, which was really neat. We saw lots of discarded shells.The covered bridge is really neat to drive (or walk) through. It's the longest covered bridge in Georgia!

Perfect escape from the busy world. Relax in the cool rushing water (wear water shoes because the rocks are slippery). Lots of great trails to wander. So many deer!!!

Beautiful destination. Ideal for a daily hiking or simply for relaxing near to the bridge. One of the most picturesque State Parks.

Beautiful! Great for smaller kids and dogs. The bathrooms are clean, the scenery is beautiful, the walking trails are well maintained, and the visitor center staff is very friendly.

Lovely 1000+ acre State Park near Comer, Ga. The covered bridge and falls are a must see, so plan to spend a day enjoying the falls, water and park area. The campground has mostly pull through heavily shaded sites with two bathhouses. The bathhouses are showing their age and subject to out of order. Frankly, the circa 1885 bridge is in better shape than the campground. The hosts are lovely and eager to help. While the camp hosts are doing their best, the state needs to focus attention on roads and campsites. They are tired and need attention.Big rigs and even a 28’ trailer will slip into a rut in the turns in the campground. Be careful. The 50amp power is clean and consistent. The water ran clear with good pressure.The single dump station located in the center of the park is a lesson in patience and maneuvering skill.During our stay we had a tornado watch and the camp host went from site to site alerting each on what to do and where to go. That’s next level attention.Verizon service was better than ATT.Pay attention to how you enter the park as the covered bridge has a 9’ height limit. Enter the park from the west off of Georgia Highway 22. If you come from the East, off Georgia Highway 72 you’ll have to cross the bridge be subjected to the bridge limit.The town of Comer is 4 miles away if you need to stock up on groceries, fuel or enjoy a small but lovely Mexican restaurant or diner.Lovely park and with some attention from the Parks Department, it could be a crown jewel.I regret the 4 stars but it’s just not 5 star right now.Still recommended.

Very relaxing atmosphere, the stay was very pleasant.Only the pollen of the season affected us a lot due to allergies. We plan to return again.

Beautiful park! My son and I visited Watson Mill Bridge State Park in December 2023. We walked a few trails, which took a few hours. It was about a 30-minute drive from Athens.They have a Visitors Center where you can pick up a map of the park and hiking trails. It also has a cute gift shop. Parking is $5.00 for the day. They do offer yearly parking passes as well.I recommend Watson Mill State Park for something fun and interesting to do on a budget. I can't wait to visit Watson Mill Bridge Park this summer!

Great place. Very clean grounds. A must see when in the area. Camping, canoeing and hiking. They have a playground for the kids. Restrooms, picnic tables, grills etc. Welcome center has drinks and nabs. And a cool little exhibit of local wildlife. Seen people walking dogs on leash. Probably fishing as well. 5 dollar parking pass required. Wouldn't recommend for large group of bikers. Small parking areas.

I love this place so much. The covered bridge is so incredibly built and I love seein the wooden spikes they used. There’s a really fun swimming and picnic area, a nice walking trail, and a great store at the office. The rangers are awesome and open to answering any questions you may have. Everything about Watson Mill Covered Bridge State Park is AWESOME!! Kids love it too.

Great summer day trip. Bring your picnic and wade in the river to cool off. No dog park but dogs ok on leash.

It is so beautiful here! With all the rain we've had, the water is up!

Lovely, quiet and beautiful state park with nearly 100% pull through, roomy camp sites. Nice walking and mountain biking trails. Campground shower house was clean...they just need a little maintenance. Ladies side had one inoperative shower and mens side had one inoperative toilet and hand blow dryer. Otherwise, very relaxing time!

I can't believe I waited so long to go there. This park is amazing - the staff, the campground, the scenery, the bridge, the trails - amazing! The tent/RV campground is small, but quiet, shaded, and well maintained. The outer spots on the loop are the best, but they all have some advantages. If you have a horse, part of this park is dedicated to equestrian activities with stables, trails and an equestrian campground. I really love all of the Georgia State parks I have visited, but this one is definitely in my top 5!

Beautiful parkWasn't able to explore the whole park, but I am planning on returning soon. I will update my review after seeing the whole place.

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650 Watson Mill, Comer, GA 30629, USA

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Wow! What a treasure in downtown Augusta. Easy parking, fair fees to get in, and hours of information with an available audio tour. Everything is clean and very well maintained. Very nice display if you are new, passing through, or even a long time resident of the Augusta area.

Great museum to show and tell the history of Augusta. Much bigger and better than I expected before going. Every visitor to Augusta needs to come here!

Good information, very well laid / displayed. Guided tour guide for the railway provided good details on the evolution of the rail. Tobacco & Cotton trade, Spanish-French-& British colonies, so many celebrities from Augusta...took about 2 hrs and ticket $5. Unfortunately, there's no cafe or any food service onsite.

Truly an amazing display of objects associated with the history and growth of Augusta...the James Brown exhibit was truly a well put together tribute to an amazing performer who not only shared his talents with the world but kept his life roots strong within his own community of Augusta. I would recommend this to families trying to express the importance of equality and what we can accomplish as individualsI was a bit disappointed they didn't have much tourist merchandise such as t shirts or postcards...they only had buttons and magnets

I learned so much about Augusta ... the good, the bad, & the ugly. It was fascinating to read and see up close !!

This is our last trip to Augusta as our kids will be moving away. What a great way to recap the area! I had no idea Augusta was the birthplace of so many celebrities. Great selection of history they pop culture. It was my Mother’s Day treat! Highly recommend! Absolutely a great value!

This place has perfectly preserved important artifacts of Augusta’s culture!

We thoroughly enjoyed the museum and all of the artifacts, history, and interactive exhibits. I learned a lot and so did the kids. It's definitely a place to experience and learn so much history about Augusta for all ages.

Very informative, no long lines. I also enjoyed the storyteller, Mrs Jean Embry, who stated she comes once a month. This place is for all ages and very affordable.

Great museum with lots to see. You can spend hours in this place and still not see everything. I especially liked the train and trolley exhibits. Some areas could definitely use some updating, but they were still informative none the less.

I visited the civil rights reenactment and Terra was superb. She really communicated the emotions of the students in the civil rights movement. She displayed the passions and brought us back in time.

Very interesting, nice selection of exhibits. Very cheap and fun afternoon adults are $5

This last visit wasn’t to go through the museum. We went for Lego house display.They have gingerbread houses in the fall and they did the Lego. I don’t know if they always do it. This is the first I knew of it. It was very cool.On the regular mail all through it is amazing as well. There is so much to see with lots of information and history given. Even a theater with history documentary playing at times. Several train cars. An actual river boat. It has two levels. There is also a big James Brown section. He was from the area.We used to go at least once a year but haven’t been back for a while except to see the houses. Which was free.

This place was awesome, we were first greeted by a very nice man at the front desk. We learned a lot about Augusta Ga culture and history. We went on a Sunday evening and it was very peaceful. We were there for about 2 and a half hours. I really would like to bring my whole family next time around.

What an amazing little gem in Augusta. Been here for over 25 yrs and never knew this was here. I was just looking for something my 90 yr old Dad would be interested in. We both really enjoyed it. And it’s deceivingly very big! We didn’t get a chance to go to the 2nd floor, but the first floor was truly amazing and well done !

The Augusta Museum of History basically has it all. Whether you're looking for the world's most comprehensive James Brown exhibit, a fascinating journey through the history of golf, some jaw-dropping car and train history, and/or an extensive collection of artifacts that tell a more complete story of the State of Georgia, you have to come here and see it for yourself. Even if you don't think you're a "big museum person", you'll find plenty of cool stuff for everyone to enjoy.

had a wonderful experience, the museum is clean and well-organized. Rich collections that deepen my impressions of Augusta. I feel more connected to this city after visiting.

My mother and I had a great experience at the Augusta Museum. There was so much information that I did not even know about Augusta. It was pretty cool!

Nice museum, very clean and easy to navigate through.

I shot a wedding here and it was magical! Great adequate space and the history here is awesome. Definitely would love to shoot here again. Hosting a wedding here isn't expensive. I recommend 100%!

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560 Reynolds St, Augusta, GA 30901, USA

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Beautiful and peaceful! Nice breeze even though it was hot out and a nice place to relax! It had bathrooms but no toilet paper.

Stayed the night on one of their houseboats. So peaceful! Quiet place with beautiful view. Wish I'd booked a 2nd night!

Very racist place black people beware I rent a boat off of air bnb from a lady name Beth Christian who was very nasty and rude I invited my 70 year old mother and father and two brothers thats in they 40s we stayed out side the whole time enjoy the scenery of the river we clean and afterward stayed at my mother's house cause the boat was to small I guess they don't like to see blacks families doing well in life oh well look at the picture do we look like a whole bunch of rockstars🤣

Beautiful sky fireworks everwhere good people.

I've lived on my houseboat here for over 20 years and it's paradise on earth. Beth and Francis are the best Marina operators we've ever had. Come visit, lots to do downtown...

First time going and enjoyed being there. Went for the River Cruise but due to weather it got canceled. The staff was very nice and answered questions about the area, etc. nice variety of crafts, candles and snacks. Great views. We definitely will be going back soon.

We discovered this place recently and have been back 3 times since. It's very peaceful and the people who stay there are so friendly. We love taking a quiet stroll along the marina.

DEFINITELY add the marina to your itinerary when you visit Augusta. The riverwalk is great, you can rent kayaks, and the river is so soothing to just sit and watch. They also have a pedestrian bridge opening soon that you can walk across the Savannah River on and enjoy food vendors, etc. I’ll definitely visit it when it opens to the public.

The boys love the playground. Nice long track by the river. Plus places to sit and relax. We have even went fishing in the savannah. Get your boat and go to the dock.

We stayed on a House boat being rented out as an AirBnB. The river walk is nice it is near the downtown area, with plenty of bars and restaurants within walking distance.

Enjoyed a early morning walk and then a trip to local art museam and nearby dessert. Historical markers are posted along your route. If your in Augusta check it out.

Run here almost daily. Beautiful in the summer and has convenient connections to paths in North Augusta, too (you'll have to look around for them though)!

Nice selection and knick knacks. They are updating and painting. Check out the fresh look.

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1 5th St, Augusta, GA 30901, USA

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Very peaceful and serene.

Great place to get away from the noise and walk in the quiet woods. Always fun to see the horses and riders in a safe place.

70 miles of trails, endless routes you can take, many cool things along the way. The coolest thing to see here is the Chalk Cliffs along the Tea Cottage Loop Trail. This is an excellent place to visit in Aiken. Detailed maps are provided. Lots if horse poop on the trails, be careful

Nice quite place to explore with kids.

Such a variety of trails. Pet friendly, well kept, and clean. Being from out of town, had a little trouble finding an entrance. Thought there would be a large entrance with a parking lot. If there was we couldn't find it.

A fantastic swath of nature. First time visitor to the city and the woods. Dog friendly as long as he/she is on a leash. Well maintained trails, although it is easy to get lost. Would recommend using an app with trail maps if you’re actively trying to find some of the “points of interest.” Seems like for some of the points of interest, you do need to go off trail which I wish there was a little more detail about on the website and/or maps.We had a beautiful little picnic in a little grove of trees and it was so peaceful and secluded. Saw several horse riders during our few hours on the trail, all very friendly.I do not that I would not recommend trying to run on these trails as they are made of sand (unless you want sand training.) There were also *many* portions with lots of poison ivy along the trail edge, so be warned. If you’re going off trail, definitely wear long pants.We had a wonderful experience and will definitely be returning when in town again.

Great urban woodland, for hiking, horseback riding, and family outings. Enough space to get lost. Watch out for quicksand. Legit it's in there. Rumored to house a werewolf named Russell. 🤔 so maybe pack some silver bullets with your water bottles and snack.

Beautiful preserved local sc forest, hilly trails to ride quietly, home of the best jumpers...

Such a fun place to walk my dogs.

What an asset for Aiken. Massive and not busy, with tons of trails. Spent 2 hours walking and didn't even cover half of it.

The Hitchco*ck Woods is a National Treasure. This 2000 acre equestrian preserve is a wonderful place to visit with ones horse. The Aiken Hounds meet in the Woods Tuesdays at 2:00 PM and Saturdays at 9:00 AM September - March

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The park doesn’t have the same care put into it as it did a few years ago but it’s still a nice hallmark to have here in Aiken. It’s gorgeous in the fall and even though the Christmas lights were lacking this year compared to other years, it’s free and beautiful to walk through. There’s a small variety of wildlife that make it worth the trip. It’s very pet friendly and has numerous public restrooms available on site.

Beautiful and relaxing! Nice place to take a walk.

lovely gardens ! Pet friendly! Spring is definitely time to visit but I’m sure all seasons are delightful! Gorgeous!

A perfect old time Christmas stroll thru the gardens. The Hot Apple Cider and treats were a hit also! The lamb was a little "cheeky" but the woman that gave us the carriage house tour was full of wit and charm! She made our night! Thanks!

Very relaxing place. Great for walking with beautiful trees, fountains, and ponds

This will be my new go to spot for a nice quiet place to spend time with my dog. There’s plenty of walking space with so many different areas to explore. We didn’t even get to explore it all. Very excited to come back here.

Potted trees not watered. Sad to see dying Japanese maples outside the buildings in pots sitting in full sun where they don’t survive well and not at all without water. Quite a slick of sludge on Koi pond water. Not sure if that’s harmful to the fish or not but we could just barely make out one fish. Love the variety of old trees !

Beautiful serene gardens to enjoy trees florals and all things nature. Lots of quiet little areas to relax and enjoy just “being.” I saw turtles sunbathing in one of the ponds and birds chirping everywhere. There is such a unique smell in one particular area that is everything Jasmine!! It made me want to sip jasmine tea! The bonus for me was the history (look it up) and especially that Mrs. Hope would leave such a place to the city of Aiken for countless people to enjoy. This is definitely worth the visit many times over.

Nice peaceful place to walk and gather thoughts. It's definitely a gem of a place in the middle of Aiken. Horse racing hall of fame is a good bonus.

Beautiful place to walk around and enjoy. Lots of great photo ops. Wasn't too crowded. Unfortunately the water with the koi fish was really murky and we could barely see the fish. Other than that, highly recommend!

A nice place tucked away in Aiken, SC. I unfortunately came at the end of the season. I can imagine how vibrant this place must be in Spring. Even though, I saw some lovely flowers as well as water. This is a nice spot for photography and a calm date. It is also nice to take a healthy walk. There is something relaxing about being in nature. Go out and smell the green Earth!

This is a great park to walk around and visit for free. It's a gem in the city. They have the major trees labeled and you can learn about them by calling a local 803 number. There are fountains, trees, and plenty of benches to sit and relax near the theater.There is also a barn with large models of locally known horses to read about.There are also large fish in the pond that are a bit shy and on a sunny day there are always big painter turtles sunning.Go and visit with friends and family, take some pictures. They recently went through some spring cleaning and the place looks fantastic.

Old live Oaks are spectacular. Enjoyed stables and horse memorabilia/museum. Great informative staff.

So beautiful. Majestic trees and lots of horse history. Lots of photo ops.

I would love to see a greater variety of flowers, less clearing of trees, and more areas with bird feeders. Good parking available. I appreciate being able to walk there.

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135 Dupree Pl, Aiken, SC 29801, USA

Last night was our first concert at the Newberry Opera House. Wow is all I can say. The moment we walked into the door we were greeted warmly by the staff, which included the director of the opera house!The facility was spotless, the sound was clear as a bell, and the Sierra Hull and Justin Moses show was about as good as a concert could possibly be.If you’re looking for an intimate venue to see a show, this is the placeWe can’t wait to see another show at the Newberry Opera House!

This place is the best facility in the neighborhood for concerts. Great variety, and every seat has incredible acoustics. I got a tip from a patron the last time I went. He said the "very best" acoustics were in the back of the center seats under the cover. The ceiling there adds to the overall sound by "enclosing" the sound. Like sitting inside a high-quality loud speaker. Honestly, I didn't think you could improve the acoustics no matter where you sat. Looking forward to trying that next time we go. Beverages a little pricey.

Lady Supreme Tribute to Diana Ross. An Absolutely Amazing Show. A Vegas Style Production. Newberry Opera House Hosted this incredible Show! I hope they invite them back next season! Absolutely Amazing!!

The theatre is a cute one, all good seats, and most of the staff is friendly and helpful. But beware, you are hot allowed to have “too much” of a good time. The theatre nazi’s will be chasing you down and literally almost running across the theatre to tell you to sit down or put your camera up. I’ve been to many many shows and performances of all types and they ALWAYS announce at the beginning of the show if you are allowed to take photos or videos. Well they did not at the Buddy Holly show and it was very distracting to see the staff running around telling people to put their phones down. And when the audience wanted to participate, the staff was telling people to sit down. When the performers were LOVING it and asking people to get up and participate. I have also been a performer and still am and we love when the audience reacts and looks like they are having a good time. It made the experience not as great as it could have been. But the performers were great even though I know they can slightly see the movement around from the white shirts. And yes in a small theatre they can see YOU. Very rude to be honest and disrespectful of the talent. Please just announce it at the beginning, while your kissing up to the tour groups.

An amazing venue where every seat has a great view. The variety of shows covers all styles. Don’t miss events here!

Drove 2.5 hours to this venue for a really good show. Nice place with even nicer staff. Photosensitive people should be aware of the flashing lights on the audience during some of the concerts here.

Pleasant and helpful staff, beautiful venue. Nice blend of events, a bit pricey for the area though. clean/well stocked restrooms, refreshments served for most of show, acoustics were off tonight but perhaps that can be adjusted per performance. I’ve heard other patrons have same complaint. Is why I have deferred some events and gone to Charlotte, greenville, ATL. Not sure if is just design of venue ( which is a fabulous restored old theater), modifications, or sound adjustment altogether. I am told it can be adjusted but it may be up to the performers.

Had a wonderful private tour with Shirley. Did not realize all of the big names that came here. And the up and comers. We WILL be coming back for the shows!

The Wizard of Oz was a great show. The kids did a fantastic job. Being assisted by a nice worker can make such a difference in your experience. When someone is friendly, helpful, and genuinely cares about making sure you're taken care of, it creates such a positive atmosphere. It's so refreshing to encounter someone who goes above and beyond to assist you with a smile. Bentleigh Croom was kind enough to be in my assistance.

It was a great place to spend St Patrick's Day.Such a wonderful setting... imagine how many people have shared and enjoyed the same spot that we sat in.

If you've never attended a show at this beautiful facility, you're missing out. We catch a performance about once a year. We saw Crystal Gayle last night and she's still amazing. There's not a bad seat in the house. Small building puts you up close and personal with the act.

Charming small venue.Orchestra section Row D seats 1, 3, 5 are perfect for the long legged folks that want to stretch out or for those that don't want any heads blocking their view...

Being new in the area discovered this place and now attend regularly. Great entertainment and the price is right. A great variety of offerings that one should be able to find an entertainment group to their liking.

Newberry Theater and downtown make a great venue. We thoroughly enjoyed a performance by Garrison Keilor. Very drivable from the Greenville area

Gorgeous renovated theater with amazing access, parking, with no bad seat in the house. I want to try balcony next time!

Great show! The acoustics were great and there’s not a bad seat at the opera house

This was my first visit to the Newberry Opera House and I was impressed with the facility and the staff. I definitely plan to attend more events now that I have been there.

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1201 McKibben St, Newberry, SC 29108, USA

Many of the camp spots are about to be unavailable for renovations, they are much needed. The spots are small and close to each other, but really a nice place to stay. Views at sunset/sunrise are great. Light pollution at night, though if that's important to you. This was our second trip and won't be our last.

Worth going every year. Lake is beautiful, the campgrounds are big, spacious and provide fire pit and picnic tables. View the sites before making reservations, on the website map view you can judge the distance to the showers/bathrooms. The website even offers a couple photos of each site so if you have specific needs, you can see exactly what you're getting. (Drop over ledges are difficult to judge by photo, be aware if you have small children)

The only thing that I didn't like (which was my own fault) is that we got a R.V. camping site. Which meant a mid-size hill to walk up and down because we tent camped. The bathroom could use a path to it as well, but we're camping so can't really complain about that much. Other than that the scenery was beautiful, fishing was great and company was wonderful. It was quiet and just what the doctor ordered!

We stayed in Camper Cabin # 10 and it was the perfect location. Great view of the lake and easy access to the lake for fishing or swimming. It was convenient to the bathhouse. The cabin was the perfect size for our family of four. Our boys loved the bunk beds. The cabin had a mini fridge and microwave and a nice covered porch. It was a very nice park with nice hiking trails.

Stayed in the Islander RV campground. We love the park. Only downside is it is very difficult to park a boat trailer with a tow vehicle at most spots. There is limited overflow parking and some people leave boats tied up on shore. The park is well maintained, super friendly staff, clean and well kept. Spots are mostly full on weekends.

We just picked this place randomly and it was worth the drive. There were plenty of places to cookout. And each spot had a nice little cove to swim. This State Park has nice camp areas too. Will definitely have to come back for more than just the day!

3rd time staying here and it's always so nice. It's Hard to get a lake front site but if you can It's worth it! We prefer the Anglers camp as it seems to be quieter and sites are larger. Also all the sites there have full hookups

Love this state park. I've been to many of South Carolinas state parks, and this one is great! I love kayaking here. The water is clean, and there are plenty of small islands and an interesting coastline.Pictured is tent site #5. Great view and a cool breeze coming off the lake kept a July trip comfortable and NO bugs.The bathhouse is clean and well maintained. The camp hosts were very pleasant.I highly recommend this park for day use and rv or tent camping.

Very nice and clean State Park. The campsites were well kept up and the views were amazing. The roads in the camping areas were very narrow, but not unmanageable. I would definitely Camp here again and recommend this park to anyone. My only negative was that the weekends are loud. Music playing until midnight and the sound of voices carried throughout the park.

My wife and I LOVED this state park. We've traveled all over the United States in an RV and this is one of the best state parks we have stayed at. We were in site 60 which was right on the water and we had a blast. There was a nice hiking trail nearby in the park and we had a blast swimming with our yellow lab, Luna in the water. It was early may and the water wasn't too cold. The view was pretty, the campsite was quiet, and everyone seemed friendly. There was plenty of stuff within 20 or 30 minutes, like a grocery store, liquor store, beer taproom, and restaurants. We would definitely go back here especially with our stand up paddle board because the lake is huge, nice and beautiful. Would 100% definitely recommend.

I stayed on the group primitive site with GWHSC. We stayed for two nights. It was a great location and spot. The bathrooms were still within walking distance. Everyone was nice. We were able to get floats and kayaks out on the water at our site too.Everyone in the tackle shop was nice and they have everything you'll forget to bring on your camping trip! Also, great selection of souvenirs and stickers! I collect stickers and silicone cups from all the SPs.

Our site (81) was very challenging to level our small camper. The electric hookup was very close to road and the pavement was bulged in areas. Many other campers did not follow leash guidelines and we were charged by several different dogs while walking our own. Also, some campers were extremely inconsiderate with loud music and bright lights on throughout the night. There seemed to be very little security presence and our neighbors had someone cut off their water and power during the night. Beautiful views and friendly park ranger (Sam). We enjoyed our stay but felt that there was room for improvement.

Beautiful campgrounds in a peaceful, well kept park. Very family oriented with plenty of things to do: swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, etc. Our campsite had the perfect view. Easy access to the parking area, bathrooms, etc. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back!

This state park is a real gem. Sparkling clean, warm lake water with wooded camp sites make this the ideal place to relax. The bath houses are modern and well maintained.Friendly park staff were full of helpful answers.The park is also conveniently located 30 minutes from a fabulous, year round ice skating rink in Irmo.

Dreher Island is a beautiful calm peaceful campground. It is our favorite for our family to gather and enjoy fun times. We are senior citizens so we aren't using it for our party house.At other state parks we have encountered over zealous rangers who are borderline harassers!! Dreher Island We have not had that problem! Their rules are doable and most people abide.I would suggest that showers in bath houses have lockable doors! There is a strong safety hazard with only a shower curtain hanging not only for ladies but men. I personally encountered a young man who had had too much to drink coming to the ladies bathroom! I was just stepping out of the shower had already put my night clothes on and open the curtain and there he stood! A Very confused alcoholic! I instructed him firmly to leave and go to the other side of the building!! He left with no incident.

We are currently staying at this state park. The lake is beautiful and there are many great RV sites. Unfortunately, mine is not one of them. RV site 13 in camping area A is on such a slope, I am not able to level my travel trailer. The grass is knee-high, and the bugs are loving it! I have stayed at many places that were worse than this, but not at an average of $65/night Inc. taxes) I would not complain at all if I were paying $35-40... I might consider returning, but it would have to be on a different site.I'm updating my review, because at about 1100 this morning, a full crew hit the park with trimmers and lawnmowers. They cleaned up every site. I am not sure how often they do this, and there has been a lot of rain over the last couple of weeks, so I will give them the benefit of the doubt and assume the grass is taken care of every couple of weeks....Still, this site is not a good one for a 30' travel trailer. A smaller rig may be able to fit completely on the back portion of the site which levels out some. But I am so high in the front, I am 6" from being level and my front stabilizers won't reach the ground...this site is still not worth $65/night.We did take the kayaks out on the lake this AM. Very large lake with many coves and islands. It was nice and smooth and the bass folks seemed to respect our small crafts and slowed when they passed.

The women’s restroom near campsite #70 was filthy. On Wednesday, my friends started complaining about it to the male camp staffs. When I showed up on Thursday, it was still filthy.The shower had excessive mold growing on it that could easily be wiped off. On Saturday, I complained to a female ranger and threatened that if it was not clean, I would post a negative review with pictures on the internet. She was very professional, apologized and said she would take care of it. The male camp staff were not polite or responsive to my friends that complained. The showers were cleaned, but behind the toilets were still filthy. It is a lovely campsite and we plan to stay again, but next time we will not be so patient about the lack of restroom hygiene.

Nice State park with many sites right on the water. We picked the wrong site for our 34 foot fifth wheel. Hardest back in site I've ever had. Got it done but took me about 40 attempts. Normally I can get it in one or two. Nice people but very busy this weekend with cars and boats parked everywhere. Probably a better campground for us if we had a bit smaller RV.

Recommended only for camping, fishing or boating. It's a beautiful location, don't get me wrong, but there's not many trails and, with the above exceptions, not much to do.We had a relaxing time.

Third consecutive year staying in Villa #3. Villa is in desperate need of a deep cleaning. With every stay, we noticed the uncleanliness but this time was down right disgusting. The couch has big stains, the floors look like they haven’t been mopped in a long time. Mouse droppings in the kitchen drawer. And a mouse trap in the bottom cabinet. The shower curtain liner upstairs has a lot of mold. The pee trap in the upstairs bathroom sink needs to be cleaned out. Floor has hairballs and the toilet needs to be cleaned top to bottom. It’s embarrassing when you bring company with you and they notice the uncleanliness as well. As much as it cost to stay in the villa, we expect better.

This was my first time tent camping as an adult. It was comfortable. The bathrooms were clean and accessible. I can't say more good things. One tiny issue...I wish people were not allowed to play their tvs or be outside talking loudly after 11 and before 7am. It was a vacation for us, whereas I get others probably live here. It just would have been nice to get a good night sleep if not for that. Our entire stay was fun and relaxing.

The location was great, the staff was fantastic...the cabins were lovely until we discovered bed bugs. They were kind enough to move the party to a other cabin but it was massively disturbing to watch them rent the same bed bug infested cabin to another party within 24 hours of us reporting the issue without really a clean out mattress swap out etc. They handled our situation with grace and class but overall it seems like a massive public health concern to continue to allow people into that unit knowing the issue at hand

This is one of the best state parks in South Carolina. My wife and I have camped here in our travel trailer as well as in the camper cabins, and it's quiet and beautiful.The camper sites are paved and level, which is surprisingly rare. Very easy to set up the camper and not have to fool with leveling blocks. I'm surprised they only have 30 amp service (at least at my site), but 30 is good enough for me.The camper cabins are awesome for those without a camper who want to get into this lifestyle but don't want to tent it. Cozy and everything you need, these are great.

We love the tranquility and shade offered at Dreher Island. Upon entering, there is a $3 per person fee. It is well worth it! This is definitely one of the Midlands' best kept secret. We do not stay overnight because we live nearby.

We enjoyed camping here. Clean sites fairly level. Our site was waterfront with a peaceful feeling. Staff is very pleasant and helpful. Thank you for a great visit!

The view is stunning ❤️❤️ and this is what makes me come back for the third time.Unfortunately, the bathrooms leave a lot to be desired, extremely dirty and disgusting 😣Bath area thick dirt and slime, terrible.I really wish this would change, as it is one of my favorite parks.

Stayed in rv campground closest to park entrance. Every site had a great view and access to lake. Sites are long and narrow but mostly on a slope. Most sites are back ins so bring your skill. Full 50 amp service, water, and sewer at this campground. The rv park at end of island is 30 amp, water, but no sewer. Wifi service is only around marina and park store. However, Verizon cell service was strong and used phone as a tether. If you like to ship or go to area restaurants, you have a little bit of a drive. All in all, an enjoyable stay. We camped in a 44' 5th wheel and had plenty of room including tow vehicle. On line reservations are a bit of a pain, so you may try calling in.

This is a fantastic park and now one of my favorites. RV spots are mostly waterfront, level and well appointed. It's geared towards fishing sports but the lake views are gorgeous.

Campground is excellent and same for boat ramps. Bathrooms very clean, BUT the first shower never got hot water (Angler's point). Crazy. Finally moved to the larger end one and OK. Faucets were goofy. Sorry, I should have reported it.

The cabin was great except for the fact that the minifridge didn't work and the blinds were tore up, giving us no privacy. The service was wonderful because they did send someone to immediately replace the fridge, I guess they didn't have extra blinds laying around, so they didn't replace them. We just ended up hanging a towel from the window inside to cover the huge hole in the blinds. The location was wonderful and relaxing, not too many loud guests around. We were close to the bathroom, which was nice, and had a little private fishing hole (except for a few boats that came in here and there). We stayed with family in cabins 2 and 3.

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Riverbanks Zoo & Garden is fabulous! We absolutely love it here and have been visiting regularly for 10+ years. The animal variety is second to none. The layout of the zoo flows very nice to ensure you can enjoy each stop to see all that it offers during your visits. The staff do a great job of keeping the zoo very clean and safe. They are very, attentive, and provide excellent service every time we are there. The expansions keep coming and continue improving and evolving this Zoo into one of the best visits you and your family can make.If I was going to provide a critique, I would recommend more fans through out the park. South Carolina (especially in the midlands) can get very hot and humid during the summer months and that heat can make visiting the park a less than pleasant experience if you are not use to the heat down here (heck even if you are 😂). More fans through out the park would add to the already amazing atmosphere and help create some more much needed cool zones through out.One last add. Please visit during the Halloween and Christmas events. They are fantastic and highly recommended. For adults the Brew at the Zoo is one of the best attractions around. Enjoy!

This was an amazing experience! The $5 parking is worth it if you are wanting to go to the botanical gardens/splash pad first or last on your visit. The prices were fair for adults at $26 for how big of a zoo it is! There were some of every animal including giraffes you can feed, a kangaroo exhibit you can walk through, and sea lions you can stand next to. Animals included monkeys, gorillas, lions, tigers, snakes, birds of all kinds, goats, alpacas, bears, otters, tortoises, penguins, tropical fish, jellyfish, sea turtles, koalas, sloths, and so much more. I even tried out the ropes course within the zoo (requires shoes w/ heel strap) which was priced at $7 for non-members. It was a good ropes course for the price! I do recommend having a parent or older sibling go up with a younger child if they're new to ropes courses. The height can be a fear factor and the way the harness is attached to the top of the course can make it harder for smaller kids to reach in order to move around the course. As an adult, it's a fun add-on especially if you're looking for some more thrill with your zoo experience. The botanical gardens were gorgeous! They were located right next to the $5 parking and the tram. Overall, I really enjoyed visiting the Riverbanks Zoo and all of the staff here were polite and happy.

Wild Nights was awesome! Really looked great from the front gate fungi/coral to the animated creatures. Went on Black Friday with family in town for the holidays. Highly recommend buying tickets in advance as another group mentioned it was already sold out when we arrived right after 5pm. The kids loved that the train and carousel were both running.The person at the gate was very helpful as we had multiple ticket purchases across several confirmation emails. Would definitely go again.

A place where families can come and witness animals from around the world in a protected and safe environment. The Riverbanks Zoo rescues animals from around the globe to rehabilitate them and care for them with such love. The zoo is filled with a variety of animals ranging from tigers, lions, gorillas, and birds from all countries. This place is clean, family friendly, and caters to all ages. If you're ever in Columbia, SC, I would definitely recommend this place for a fun family outing. If you wish to take friends, you can purchase yearly passes that give you 4-8 guest passes, depending on your choice of yearly pass.

The zoo is well maintained, clean, and organized.There’s a $5 dollar fee for the parking and they have plenty of parking spaces.You can book in advance “behind the scenes” to pet some of the animals. (Check their website).If you go early in the morning you can feed the giraffes.There are plenty of restrooms around, some of them smell bad and are messy, speciallyIf the zoo is pretty busy.The bird part smells bad but is just the smell of the birds. Just be aware.They rent strollersGift shop availableThey have photographers at the entrance with a giant green screen.They have an interactive farm for kids, a carousel, and more.Food and drinks from outside are not allowed.

My first time here and brought my grand daughter from AZ. We bought tickets online and arrived 10 min to open. Once it opened I rented one of their electric scooter being disabled. My grand daughter and I spent the whole day there. Food was a bit pricey 2 all Americans and 1 drink 31 bucks. However they were absolutely delicious. We did some of the extra activities having purchased an explore more pass. We both had fun. The exhibits and habitats were very nice and just about all of the animals were out and active. We even caught them feeding the otters. It reminded me of a smaller version of the Phoenix zoo, only with out a touch tank or elephants. During lunch we heard the lion roar which was exciting. Over all I would recommend.

The zoo was awesome! There were a lot of nice animals, and the enclosures/habitats were more than adequate for the animals. Healthy animals! My favorite places to visit had the flamingos and the lions. They had a grizzly bear, which I had not seen before. The botanical gardens were nice, as well. Small, but nice. There is a tram that takes you from the zoo to the garden. It took me and my partner about 3.5 hours to do the zoo and the garden.

I visited her in the spring, and it was fantastic. We enjoyed feeding the giraffes. We were able to get up close to the gorillas even though their enclosure is going through renovations. I loved the sea lion exhibit. The aquarium had just recently opened back up and was super crowded. We were not able to check that out, but it looked super nice from the outside. My daughter and nephew loved all the activities this zoo offers. This zoo is very well kept, and the animals looked happy and healthy.

Went this past week with my nieces (1 yo) and they had a blast. There are lots of exhibits and we saw all of them and stayed for about 2 hours total. We were able to see all of the animals except the tiger(s). My nieces especially loved the aquarium and the penguin exhibit. We got to see them performing maintenance/cleaning in one of the aquarium tanks which was pretty cool. Also got to see a couple of young gorillas nursing. I would recommend bringing some bug spray and sunscreen. There’s a lot of tree cover and canopies at exhibits providing shade throughout the park but there are also areas in direct sunlight at many of the exhibits. The park overall was very clean and there was lots to do. Also recommend going during the week/off season as the temperature is cooler so you’re able to see more animals and it is WAY less busy. There were maybe a max of 5 other people at an exhibit with us. Did not see or visit the garden this time, but definitely have plans to visit next time. This was our 2nd time making the trip to this zoo and we will definitely be back!

Beautiful and spacious zoo. There are unique animals that live here, that are not at a typical zoo. Lots of shade to keep you cool while viewing the animals. And very, very clean!The enclosures have lots of space and the animals seemed happy and energetic, compared to other zoos I’ve visited. There are friendly zookeepers posted around the zoo to share interesting information on the animals. They were well informed and were able to answer all the questions we asked. My favorite part was visiting the Kangaroos. You are able to actually go inside the enclosure (while staying on the path) to view the kangaroos from a short distance without any fence or obstruction blocking your view. The experience felt up close, but was a safe distance away.We enjoyed the trek up the trail to the garden through dense trees that felt like it’s own separate space from the zoo. The garden is well taken care of and has a calming atmosphere. We then rode the tram back down the trail where we were brought back to the zoo. It is nice the facility offers the tram at no extra cost.Overall, we had a great time! This is probably my favorite zoo now.

I visited with my kids here during the Christmas holidays. The weather was pleasant.There was no wait line at the ticket counter.The charges for kids and adults are almost the same.It's not very big zoo but there are lots of animals and well maintained.There are more than one lion, tiger, orangutan and many more.There are different animal talk times for more information.With special bands you can go near few animals like giraffe, feed birds and play games.Sometimes the layout gets confusing but it's small enough to trace the steps back.The alligator 🐊 was not there.There are lots of picnic tables.I could go near kangaroo 🦘.Zoo rangers are always nearby and helpful with information or directions.There are many eating outlets.It's a good to spend with kids.

The zoo was pretty big, and had a good selection of animals. Compared to other zoos I've visited, it was ok. Animals were on the smaller size, and the one grizzly bear we saw looked like he had mange (fur was patchy in several places). The plus for me was that you can take the free tram to the botanical gardens which was included in the ticket price. That was my favorite part. Walking through the gardens was a nice outing, and there were places with seating, food, activities, and a splash park for kids. Overall I enjoyed it.

Very nice zoo. The animals seemed well cared for, and there were a lot of attractions. The price is also reasonable as you could easily spend 4-6 hours looking around. Definitely buy tickets online and save some money (free parking with online purchase).

We've been to several zoos and aquariums around the south, and this zoo is by far the cleanest zoo we've been to. Workers were actively cleaning the animals' areas and trending to their needs. The caretakers were interactive with the animals, and all creatures seemed very relaxed and happy, none anxious or pacing like in some zoos. The animals were very well taken care of. The gorilla's were personable and playful. The diver in the sea tank was petting the fish and playing with them while holding and feeding the sharks. The announcers were informative. There were several areas to cook down as well. The entire place is worth the drive.

I dropped in unexpectedly, looking to get some steps in. Lots of trails and flora. Many places to sit and take a load off.You can walk from the garden to the zoo, it's only 3/10 mile. Zoo was a bit more crowded, but pretty cool....and they sell beer 😁.Check out Saluda Ruins, BEAUTIFUL walk and an interesting story. I was there for about 2 hours and got in my 10k steps.

Well worth the visit! I went with my wife and 2 kiddos, oldest is 9. We really liked the aquarium with a wide variety of up close exhibits. The ocean exhibit had numerous "Coming Soon" attractions. Note that to ride the carousel or do the climbing wall, you must buy extra tickets like at a carnival, but the prices are not ridiculous. When we went, the carousel cost $2 per ride. We also let our daughter try the high ropes obstacle course. This was another fee ($7 per person) but well worth it. Mom and Dad enjoyed the bridge and trails to the botanical gardens, which was included with the zoo admission. Great family outing!

Free zoo map is available. I was able to see all the animals so close. Was also able to feed a giraffe and brush the goats. They are very cute. Don't forget to get some merchandises too on the way to the parking lot.

I've always loved the zoo, and now I get the joy of taking my girls. I do suggest a membership as it pays for itself and tickets are pricey but it's worth it. We usually take snacks with us and we have the souvenir cups. We love doing boo at the zoo and the lights at the zoo

Such a great place to bring the family to! The kids loved seeing the animals and learning about all them. Love their aquarium area too! So neat to see them all and watch the kids eyes light up with joy over seeing how they live. If you haven’t gone yet I’d strongly suggest going asap!

Beautiful zoo, kept clean, prices are as you'd expect going to any big park these days. Good food variety, as well as snacks, drinks. Tons of animal exhibits, overall great for the fam & everyone!Great parking options.

Took advantage of the last free Friday for this month. First time at the zoo and was not disappointed. Only spent about 2 1/2 hours but really enjoyed. I pretty much stuck to one side of the zoo this time and will explore the other half later on. Highly recommend. The only thing I wish they had was more food options but I’m not complaining because i know how that goes but I went prepared! Took my own food!

The new Komodo dragon exhibit is awesome! Took my niece and she enjoyed feeding the birds and the giraffes. There’s so much at this zoo. It is such a great time. The staff is so friendly too! You can tell they really care and are knowledgeable about the animals.

We had a great time,animals were cool food was good and wait times were a bit long on a few things but other wise it was great, it’s very nice and nothing is to far apart so it’s not that bad when walking from place to place extra things were very affordable being 2 dollars a person just so you know the zoo does a coin system kind of so if you want to do an extra and you had 3 people it would 6 dollars with each coin being 1 dollar a piece,extras were very cool with the extras being feeding giraffes,feeding birds and other things. I would recommend getting to the zoo as early as possible because it gets crowded very fast you could get to see more things actually moving and running around and that’s just a few things to keep in mind.

God have us an absolutely perfect day for our visit! It was 75°, partly cloudy, and a gentle breeze. Although it was fairly busy, everyone moved along through all the exhibits quickly. I'd have to say that our group's highlights were feeding the Coconut Lorikeet, walking among the kangaroos, and visiting the botanical garden (took the tram up). It's a great place for kids of all ages. The garden has quite a few play areas of all different themes and many water features. The kids were having a blast in the water activities. They even have a cabana for bathing suit changes. It's a "must see" if you're in the area. We'll be visiting again in the future.

This was a nice zoo for a city of this size. The attendants at the kangaroos and flamingos were very nice answering my questions about the animals. Kid friendly. Guests should be aware that during hot weather or middle of the day many of the larger animals are not very active. The aquatic collections and monkeys are really good.

Well laid out zoo! Alot of things were under construction when we were there on June 1 2024. Lines were long to feed giraffes. I recommend going in afternoon around 1 pm. All the animals were just getting up then, it seems. The signs could be done better. It's a little difficult to use the map considering how big it is. Also recommend eating lunch at an odd time. There's quite a line if you decide to eat at one of the restaurants inside the zoo.

we love this place! this is my fourth time at the riverbanks zoo, and it's never failed to please. easy access, plenty of parking, affordable ticket prices (I recommend getting the extended bracelet deal, feeding the giraffes is part of it, and it's really worth it). the animals seem to be well taken care of, and if you go earlier in the day, you'll be able to see everyone waking up and hanging out (the otters were especially excited for the sunshine and company). definitely dress comfy and bring plenty of water! there's lots of shade and several drinking fountains, but it was nice to have our own on hand. this was our first time making it up to the gardens, and that was also really worth the trip up. the waterfall splash area is great for the kiddos in the heat. I believe there's a lot on the west side where you can park and the access is much easier for the gardens and play area. all around great time!

Came to the zoo in the morning. Most animals were out as breakfast was being served to some of the animals. It was pleasant that the weather was cool, so a light coat or long sleeves did the trick. By the time it was 11 a.m., it warmed up. Not very crowded, it was nice to walk through and take some time to see the animals starting their day. Since it was 9:30 am when I got in, not many food/drink places were available until closer to 11, so I purchased a bottle of water from one of the vending machines and kept exploring. If you're looking for a slower pace to venture, I recommend the morning, I enjoyed it.

"Love taking the kids here! Awesome zoo with aquarium and aviaries. Large habitats are great but animals can be shy. Park lacked water due to a break on a hot day, $4 for water bottles is steep. Offering cheap bottles until boil mandate lifted would've helped. Kids enjoyed feeding birds and the sky high safari was a highlight!"

Went for first time on Memorial day. For mother's, there is a nursing room by the entrance. Staff is polite and helpful, and there's is food and drinks throughout the park. The park is very walkable, however we didn't explore the botanical garden due to the long walk. Great for families, stroller accessible, and indoor areas with A/C. Recommend showing up closer to opening time for best parking. Also you can rent double or single strollers from the gift shop. Didn't see that advertised so figured I would let you know. Would come back!

I would recommend getting here EARLY and leaving before 1-2pm. It gets extremely busy after lunch time, but aside from that I had a wonderful time! I had to bring my service dog with me and the staff were respectful and understanding! There are some places you aren’t allowed to go with a service animal but that is understandable and totally fine! Bathrooms were kept clean and smelled fine, there wasn’t trash or debris everywhere. The animals confinements looked clean and well taken care of which was a favorite of mine! I will say it took a while to get our food when we went up to a food truck. This was at lunch time and the place was getting pretty crowded by then. I had an absolute blast here and will definitely come back.

Riverbank zoo is a all day adventure for the family! I recommend buying tickets online as somedays it's packed here. Always building new and exciting exhibits for the animals. This is definitely a all day trip for all ages. Many many animals to see and multiple locations thay are indoors and cooled when you get too hot. There is also petting zoo areas and small rides like a train and carousel for the little ones. They do sell food and drinks there but they are very very expensive. We bring food and eat it outside on the benches then go back inside.

Riverbanks Zoo is always a fun day for the kids. Even after multiple visits, it never gets old. A great way for the kids to get their energy out. They absolutely love it when Waterfall Junction is open and love the giraffe feeding, too! The grounds and gardens are always beautiful!

The zoo was beautiful, it's a smaller zoo, but has a large botanical garden. I love that they had an aquarium on sight with fish and reptiles. They also had sea lions, otters, and different monkeys. They had lions, tigers, and a petting zoo. The food options weren't very plentiful, but since it was a smaller zoo I can understand that. It was a great visit.

It was a great trip. There were a lot of animals and fun facts to go with them. We purchased the refillable cups, which was a great addition to help us get thru the park in the hot summer sun. The people we encountered were pleasant and happy to help.

This is a great Zoo. Downside is make sure you get the wristbands to actually participate in feeding the 🦒 and doing a good amount of things the kids will want to do. Downside was we didn't see the large tortoise or many monkeys. There were no cats available to view either as a lot of exhibits were being renovated. The food is definitely not great, everything costs so much these days. Expect to spend at least $160 for a few hours and 2 people. Clean, well staffed and easy to find.

Here visiting for the weekend and came on a Friday. Really enjoyed this zoo! I think it is very kid friendly and has a lot of activities for them to do, not just see the animals. We came at a good time (10 am) so most of the animals were pretty active. We enjoyed seeing the reptiles and Gorillas the most. It was definitely busy that day due to many schools having field trips to the zoo. They only really had snacks around the park, which is expected at a zoo. I do recommend doing to Tuskers if you real food while visiting though. We also really enjoyed walking the Garden trails. I highly recommend checking out this zoo!

Riverbanks zoo was more than I expected. The animals seem to be very healthy and well kept. Great place to visit. The trail to the gardens is very peaceful. The gardens itself. Stunning. If you buy tickets online the parking is free. If you buy tickets in person parking $5 per car.

This place is BIG. The last time I had been to Riverbanks, it was nowhere near as big and developed as it is today. In fact, it was only the Riverbanks Zoo, no garden included. There are multiple packed parking lots, but even having to park far away, the walk to the front gate wasn’t terrible, and parking is FREE. Whoever thought to build that bridge over the parking lot with elevators, bless you! This zoo reminds me of a mini Animal Kingdom at Disney. It’s setup like theme park. There’s music playing, lots of staff, the enclosures are well kept, and there’s so much going on in every direction. I went on a random Saturday and it was filled with families enjoying the day. There are lots of food and beverage options (I noticed that you CAN bring your own water bottle), and I loved the tram service that takes you from the main park to the botanical gardens. The gardens aren’t as impressive as I’d hoped, but they still give you something different to do. One thing that was slightly inconvenient is that the staff hands you a map when you walk in, which is great, but the map isn’t oriented to where you are at the beginning of the park. I found myself having to turn the map upside down to get the map to line up correctly to where I was when starting at the front of the park. I really wish they’d fix that, because you’re never “right side up” until you’re working your way from the back of the park to the front/main exits. There are some really cool interactive areas for kids like a splash pad and large open area where kids and run and let off energy, a sky rope course, and giraffe feeding. I saw online that there are other private experiences you can pay for as well. It’s a fun day if you’re looking to get outside and keep the kids entertained, or even if you’re solo like me and just looking for something safe and wholesome to do. Took me about 3 hours to get through without rushing. I’ll definitely be taking family members that come to visit.

Very cool, lots to do! We spent 4 hours here and didn't make it to everything they had! Very fun family experience! We went to the gardens, too. They had an amazing arrangement of plants and beautifully organized gardens. This place is excellent for children and adults! There are vendors around the place with food, drinks (adult kinds included), and souvenirs none of which had a long line when we went to them. Tickets were cheaper online than at the gate when we went!

Other than the number of people, we had a great time. The staff was nice and all the animals were out. Can't wait to go on a weekday and be able to take our time watching the animals.

We got there at 1pm and had enough time to stop by most the exhibits, but many of the animals were sleeping. I'd recommend getting there earlier so you can go back to see the animals you missed on the first round. The zoo itself was not very big, so you can easily make a couple laps. The parking lot was hectic when we got there (1pm on a Saturday), but once we got past the entrance, we found many open spots, while others were fighting for closer parking.

Very well put together Zoo and Gardens. There is a lot of various animals to see, such as gorillas, giraffes, kangaroos, grizzly bear, sea lions and so forth. I recommend you bring some water for your walk around this zoo you will be doing a lot of walking especially if you want to walk across the pedestrian bridge.There are a couple different options you can take to get to and from the Zoo side and the Botanical Garden side. One way is taking the Woodland Trail beginning on the garden side. Next would be taking the walking path that runs along the Tram Road it is rather steep. Finally is the Tram with are two Ford Super Duty Pickups with three “wagons” attached behind each pickup it will take you to and from the Zoo side and the Garden side. There however is usually a wait for the Tram. We chose to walk the path along the Tram road.This Zoo was extremely crowded. It is probably best if you try to go on a weekday. We went on a Saturday it was extremely busy. I highly recommend checking out the gift shop and buying a souvenir. This is one of the best Zoos I have been to.

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Great museum with multiple levels of interesting exhibits to view. Short historical movies were free for viewing. Great lunch cafe if you’re hungry and gift shop on first floor. Would recommend to others.

Very tailored to children which is nice, the interactive exhibits allow for not even children but adults to be engaged. From South Carolina to general history the SCSM has plenty to see and engage with throughout the 3 floors. So much history from all different times. Recommend if you have the time to check out the different shows available and the separate military museum. Would come again. Somethings do need some updates or new equipment but I am sure they’re in the works to fix that.

What a fun place to discover a little bit about everything. The stars, the sea, the land, technology, people. This museum has it all and everyone at every age is sure to have fun. The is a cafe for snacks, a gift shop, planetarium, and hands on activities throughout. It is four levels of fun. It is handicap accessible and elevators are handy. It is a lot of walking so if you do have mobility issues they have provided benches throughout for a rest.

Although it's showing its age in places (some of the exhibits are 25+ years old) the museum is clearly undergoing a renewal. Many signboards and displays have recent updates, exhibits are being tweaked, new displays are going on. It's true this isn't the state of the art museum it was in the early 90s, but it's still a solid place to pick up on state history and I still love coming here to see what's been updated since my last visit. Watching the changes from one visit to the next in almost real time has been pretty exciting!In good weather, definitely check out the observatory. Even if it's closed due to clouds or rain, they're always happy to have a chat about the telescope and show off pictures they've taken with it, which is extremely cool. The updated space exhibits are also fantastic, as are the telescopes on display and the recent acquisitions hall. Showing its age in places, yes, but like I said it's still definitely worth the visit.

Staff were pretty friendly. I was with a large group of people. I believe there could of been a better explanation of how we could navigate the area. There was construction going on during this time. Like any museum the food in the cafe was over priced for the quality of food. There are 4 floors so be sure to wear comfortable shoes. The hours are work friendly.

The state museum really is a Columbia treasure. I've been going my whole life and now take my kids, ages 6 and 8. They are just now getting to the age where they understand and appreciate what they're seeing. I'd say any younger than 6 it's probably a better idea to check out the children's museum across the street, Edventure. This museum is definitely geared towards ages 7-8 and up, in my opinion. You can easily spend 3-4 hours at the state museum, especially if you stop to read things. There's so much rich history in SC! The planetarium theater is awesome and we've enjoyed the different shows featured over the last year or two. The 4D theater is cool, but if you have a little one scared by sudden noises, feels, etc I'd skip it. Certain films have effects where they may mist you with water, the seat may vibrate, or you may feel some other sensation. So just know that in advance. My Boys love the military exhibits, dinosaurs, and space exploration exhibits the best. There's also a very impressive telescope collection, lots of prehistoric animals, a look at transportation and daily life over the years, life of the early Native Americans, and so much more!

What an absolutely overwhelming experience this museum is. We spent nearly 3 hours exploring and only saw maybe half of what there is to see. It has everything from history to science, to amazing planetarium shows that are worth every penny. I can't wait to make it back to Columbia to see the rest!

This museum is AMAZING! 4 floors of soooo much information and exhibits. I got there at 11 thinking I’d be there thinking I’d be there just a couple hours but 4hrs later I was still there enjoying myself. Such a great way to spend a day.

Great place to explore. The building itself is cool. The planetarium is a great experience. Also do the observatory. Impressive telescope and knowledgeable staff. The other displays throughout are fantastic, but there isn't much change. Still, I enjoyed repeated visits. The manually powered submarine model is fascinating. We went this last time for the eclipse. The staff members really make you feel welcome.

Really awesome museum! I highly recommend visiting! Probably plan on showing up earlier in the day if you do plan to go.

My daughter and I had a wonderful time exploring the exhibits. Make sure you plan to spend the entire day as there is a lot to see. My daughter really enjoyed the fossils, space, and habitat exhibits. We visited on a Friday and had very little traffic in the exhibits. There were a handful of other guests and one field trip. Something of note, the bathrooms are being renovated so they are few and far between. We ate lunch at the cafe, which had a small wait but was fair priced.

It is always a great place to take friends and family from out of town. Fun and educational. 4D educational films are available also. The NASA exhibit is really cool.

Ever since I can remember I have loved coming to the museum! I love the exhibits, even the ones they've had for years and years! There's so much to see and do and I learn something new each trip. I'm excited (and also slightly sad) that they are updating some of the older exhibits. I'll miss the old classics but I'm looking forward to whatever is next!

I’ve been to the museum multiple times, as I am a local. Which also means I’ve seen many different exhibits featured here. I believe the museum is well known for the massive great white shark hanging in the entrance and can be seen from every level of the museum (4 floors ). While it’s very impressive it’s also very intimidating for younger visitors as well. My most previous trip here was a random Tuesday in April. Total spur of the moment with my 4 year old son, sister and nephew (2 years old). My son thought the giant shark was the coolest thing ever and my nephew couldn’t run away fast enough (he was leashed to his momma and just about pulled her down he ran so fast 😂). After convincing him it wasn’t going to eat him we saw the cool dinosaur exhibit, explored prehistoric times, walked the many different destinations SC has to offer, learned about SC history and saw the planetarium 🪐 they are currently completing renovations on multiple floors, so many of the hands on exhibits and interactive displays were gone. Honestly the 3rd and 4th floors held very little interest for everyone. The museum is geared more towards older kids interested in history. Although it’s a great place to visit, make sure to check the website to see what new exhibits they have and if any are unable to access. In the past they have had some great exhibits, you just have to keep an eye out. All in all, it’s a great place to take friends and family from out of town or a trip to the past on a random Tuesday with your kiddos to reminisce about horse and buggy times, rotary phones, and 1970’s televisions. Definitely a must visit when in South Carolina 💖

Really enjoyed the museum. The telescopes were some of my favorite things but I really loved seeing a piece of the moon! Really interactive parts and a great mix of science, history, and nature! I would recommend this place to anyone and I would especially encourage checking out one of the shows in the large dome.

This museum is absolutely massive. There is absolutely no way to experience the whole thing in a day, so maybe just commit to the idea you might make a couple trips over the years.My only complaint is that as it is such a large museum, it seems to try and cover EVERYTHING, and doesn't always necessarily have a whole lot to do with South Carolina (and it being the South Carolina state museum, you're probably there to learn primarily about South Carolina).However, there are many places in which they do a great job, including the textiles exhibit where they even go into the history of the building itself, as the museum itself was home to an old textile mill with some interesting industry firsts to its name.The affordable price makes it easy to warrant a return trip. We skipped over several whole exhibits, such as the telescope exhibit, and we must have spent 4 or 5 hours there.Note that the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum is a separate facility and separate ticket, and is closed on Sundays. Also, the gallery is currently closed (although it says it will reopen this year.

You can tell it's built with huge budget. It doesn't have expensive dinosaur bones.However, they managed to make it look interesting and diverse.It definitely shows quality and character

My son and grandkids live in Irmo. We were visiting from NY and found this museum and planetarium a fantastic place. We arrived for the 1:30pm show and it was OK. But the history in the museum was amazing. We only had a couple of hours to go through the museum but you really need half a day to take eveything in. When we return we will certainly come back again and spend more time.

Educational museum. Great promotion on the first Sunday of the month, entry is $1. I'm delighted with the planitarium. You can also visit the 4D cinema. There is a cafe and children's activities.

Wonderful and so full of interesting South Carolina, natural, and technology history (radio, TV, automobile) and earth science that we couldn't finish. Fascinating telescopes, a small cafe, and dioramas too. Great for all ages.

A nice museum over several floors: 2-3 hours recommended to fully experience the site.Free public WiFi available, free parking, and a cafe on site as well.

This was a letdown in a lot of ways. The displays were vast spectacles of nothingness. Large dioramas made more to take up space and less about educational content. Many, if not all of the interactive displays were broken or in some state of disrepair.

Nice, well curated museum. It contains information mostly on South Carolina and it's history and ecology, but there is also a sound and light exhibit.

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My first time visiting and I enjoyed walking the grounds of the SC State House. The staff on-site were very friendly and informative. I wish I could of stayed to explore more, but it was a hot day.. and my children were not very thrilled to be walking around in the heat. We will be back though once the weather cools down a bit.

Visited the State House on Saturday after visiting the Soda City Market a block away. The security guard was very friendly & courteous. We removed our personal belongings to be x-rayed & walked through the metal detector without issue. We did not take the free tour, but wandered around on our own. 3 floors & not all rooms are open. There’s a gift shop on exit. Make sure you walk around the grounds outside. Very nice state house.

Beautiful state capital. The grounds and all the history present is wonderful. So proud that the South Carolina state capital counties to honor the citizens of its past . Beautiful Confederate monuments on grounds. Love showing my family our countries history. Great job !

Highlight of my Columbia visit. Awesome grounds very well kept. Nice statuary and interesting stories about origins and age of trees planted. The capital building itself had great architecture and artwork. Stained glass windows were awesome pictures cant do justice. Lawmakers were not in session so we could look anywhere there wasn't a locked door. Well worth visit. Don,t bring any knives, guard took my swiss army and held it at guard station til done looking around, nice polite man too.

This was an amazing experience!! There are so many historical things to see and experience! Shout out to all the amazing tour guides who do an amazing job showing us around the state house. I hope you can go and experience this too!

By far South Carolina State Capital grounds were the prettiest we’ve seen out of 30+ Capitals that we’ve been to 🏢⛪️ 🌸🌼🌺🌷

I live nearby to the State house itself. We generally go for walks there. The state house is a tourist attraction which show cases the African American history. It’s a must see place for everyone who visits Columbia, South Carolina.They have great architecture and have statues of important personnel. Also, the place is well lit for Christmas.It is Located in downtown Columbia, Visitors can take free guided and self-guided tours of the South Carolina State House. It is open Mon-Sat until 5pm

Definitely recommend a stop here. There is also a parking garage near by and a short walk to the main street area as well. We spent a solid hour just outside walking around the grounds. Very beautiful building and interesting history here. Lots of it. The stairs and view outside is worth going to view alone. When facing the building from main street the original building was a little to the right until it was burnt down in a war. The city was great to view and enjoy for the bringing in of the new year. The fireworks were great and wonderful to watch from the middle of main street and the oldest streets in the city.

The statues and the plaques around the Capitol are rich in South Carolina history. I would set aside an hour to take in everything in the gardens, more to take in what's inside.

The grounds of the State House and the building itself are worth a visit. Both are impressive and filled with history, but we really like walking around the grounds. There is a scavenger hunt sheet and map on their website that can be downloaded, and it is filled with interesting facts about the monuments and gardens. There is a lot to see here. If you visit on the weekends, there are usually parking spaces on Sumter Street right next to the grounds available.

Exquisite architecture, paintings, history and workmanship at this state house. Beautiful grounds. Statues and monuments outside. Inside there is a very nice gift shop. You can take a guided tour or if you have watched the interesting and detailed video on the dot gov site, you will have gotten a good background on the state house, so that you can tour yourself with a sufficient understanding of the place.

Historic state building in downtown Columbia, SC - beautiful architecture and the paved walkways with gardens are a nice stroll

Absolutely amazing to see the architectural beauty this building has to offer. Off street parking and easy to walk around the property to explore the area. If you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth a visit.

Had a good time at the State House on yesterday. Received a tour around some parts of the building. I will tell you to wear good shoes. I got my exercise in yesterday!! There are soo many stairs to climb. My legs are screaming today. Great experience if you get a chance to stop by.

The South Carolina capitol was quite busy and festive. We had to wait our turn to take a photo with the huge Christmas tree. There were other festive displays that people were taking pictures with. There is a parking lot across the street that wasn't busy and offered metered parking.

Beautiful state house - arrived too late to get to see the inside on this trip although I’ve been in previously. Can spend a solid hour looking at the various monuments and beautiful landscaping surrounding the building. Kids loved running up and down the steps.

The state house is open for the public. You can enter from the left side of the building just go through the security check. There is guided tour or you can just go around with the pamphlet. The three storey building is a magnificent piece of art. Kids were super excited to see the inside and got to take lots of pictures too. Definitely worth visiting if you are around the area.

I didn't go in for a tour, but the grounds alone are worth a visit.

Cool to see! Come and stroll around a bit. Inside and outside are cool to see.

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1100 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29208, USA

This place has so much potential. Lacks essential necessities. Restrooms, showers, additional cabins. Great trails but could be enhanced with clear signs. The kids love it. Hospitality awesome, a gentleman came to your campsite and thanked us for being here and a little conversation. Very nice touch.

What an amazing place to ride! Katie, the manager at the front desk was very pleasant to speak to and was very helpful! I highly recommend this place. The RV sites are immaculately maintained and the tent sites are in great condition with all the amenities you could need. My family and I will definitely be back. Plan for a 2-day trip because you will not want to stop riding! There is so much to explore.

We've been here a few times but never needed anything in the service center thankfully. This time we bummed a axle on our Maverick X3and had the opportunity to meet Mr.Shane in the service center. GREAT GUY. Definitely living by the pay it forward mentality. He's someone to get to know if you go to Carolina Adventure World. We all could use that motto in our lives. Help somebody if you can. Shane if you ever move to NC and want a Job come find us! Your definitely a great asset to have. Thanks for your help.

Awesome place! Trails are marked well and maintained well. Place is a ghost town during the week but packed during the weekend. We stayed for three days and had a great time.

Just an hour from Charlotte. Lots of trails with varied difficulty. The trails are not marked very well. I have come across many riders that were looking for a trail sign. Bring the trail map with you for the first couple of rides.Overall a Beautiful area you can see for miles from the main building. There is a shop with limited selection, basics like goggles, gloves, and helmets. There is a wash down area which is very helpful. I have not needed but did notice they have storage units and bike rentals.A little pricey but everything thing is now.

We had an absolute blast. We parked the Jeeps for a change and gave something else a go and absolutely loved it. The staff were beyond helpful and friendly. Definitely plan to return.

Was coming up from FL on the way back to VA when we decided to stop by. This place did not disappoint! Best described as a cross between Hatfield McCoy Trails, Outlaw trails and the best parts of Busco Beach. Everything from rock trails to mud holes and creeks. Cabins are nice as well. Definitely coming back!

I'm hoping this review helps a potential first-timer, like my friends and I were a few days ago. I will begin with the cons and then go into the pros:CONS1. If you're renting vehicles like we did, note that when they say you get a "Full Day Rental" on the website, they don't actually mean full day. They mean until 4pm, so if you show up like we did around noon expecting to ride until close at 8pm, you're in for an extremely disappointing surprise. You also of course need to fill out a ton of paperwork beforehand (not unexpected), as well as watch a safety video, etc. All of that ate up so much of our time, so despite our intention to ride for eight hours that day, we only got to ride for three. Kind of was a waste of the near-$1000 we spent to ride there.2. Be aware too that the rentals aren't good quality. They're beat up, worn out, and my ATV in particular sounded like it was going to explode whenever going too fast. Combined with the sound of constant raddles and whatnot that was going on around the engine, the entire time I was worried my ATV might break down and I'd be charged the repair fee.3. When we went to Carolina Adventure World, there were several trails that we couldn't go on since they were being repaired and restored. This wasn't an issue, but the map that we were given was horrible. We got lost multiple times and the markers on the trails themselves were too few and too far between. I read many reviews about this place before going that warned of these two things: A horrible map and poorly marked trails. Believe it. It's true.4. Don't buy the food from the restaurant. Bring your own. It's not that the food we had was bad, but rather it was just very poor quality for what you were paying for it.PROS1. You are going to have fun. Once you're on the trails, in the rocks, splashing through mud, or whatever, all your concerns will fade away. Going fast on the roads was great, dodging stones was awesome, and the experience was incredibly pleasing.2. Even though we rode for three hours, we didn't even get to see half of this place, it felt like. Carolina Adventure World is HUGE in scale and you'll be exploring it for hours. I admit, we ended up doing a few trails more than once due to the poor map (as mentioned above), but that's okay.3. We went on a weekday (Friday) and it was not crowded in the slightest. I genuinely think there were only six people there other than us. We only saw two while on the trails, so it was a really relaxing experience. I'm sure on the weekends though this place is crowded!4. The location is very easy to find and get to, located right off the highway.In conclusion, despite issues we all had a fantastic time. I just wish we could've stayed longer and didn't have to return the "Full Day" (lol) rentals half way through the day. You live and learn, I suppose. We will certainly be back soon!

This was a beautiful time of year to ride! The trees are starting to change color and when the leaves would fall I felt just like a princess.... but one that drives a sxs and is covered in mud! (Disney! Where you at on this???) The trails were well maintained and I was very happy with the family friendly atmosphere. I've been to CAW for day trips but this was the first time staying in our RV. The astroterf "lawn" at each site is brilliant! It rained one night but mud directly outside the camper entrance was not an issue. The only mud I had to truly manage was on our children who still don't see why I care! I will for sure make this an annual event to kick off our pleasure riding season! The staff was friendly, helpful and professional. I will forever cherish the memories and experience we had! Thank you CAW!!!

Great place to ride, but need better signage on the trails. Trails of all types and difficulty. The staff were very nice and helpful. Katie was exceptional. A great asset for this establishment. I only have one negative. The bathrooms were dirty, the toilets were out of toilet paper and large paint pieces peeling off the walls. Would have given a 5 star review if bathrooms were attended too and better signage on trails.

This place is worth the trip. You can ride here all day and never ride the same trail. Restaurant with a bar on grounds and camping.

Very enjoyable! Good trails with a variety of difficulties. Sinage was good for the most part to keep you on the right trails. A few more at major intersections would be better. I will come back again

CAW is always a favorite weekend trip for my family and I. During this trip, we rented the yurt. We knew there was not a bathroom/shower in the yurt and were fine with using the bath house… until we had to use the bath house. The bath house is absolutely disgusting and outdated. The women’s bath house was flooded with standing water and water running out of the bath house. Mud smeared all over the toilets and broken showers. Some of our party thought they were safer to not shower after riding all day than to step foot in the bath house showers. It really is time for a bath house upgrade with all that CAW has going on and the number of people visiting the park. If you need to use the bathroom during business hours, use the welcome center bathroom. It is kept clean.We did enjoy our time and the trails. Some of the trails were hard to follow with the signage and map but we could figure it out. We thoroughly appreciated the individual that washes and details the machines for an extra cost. They saved us A LOT of time and worth every penny.Overall, we love CAW and the trails, but it’s time for some major updating and upgrades.

Fun little park to ride. We (wife and I) paid for two days to ride in our CanAm X3. $121 is on the pricey side. First day we ate at the restaurant; I would advise to either get pizza or bring your own food which we did for day 2.

We had a great first time experience at CAW today. While we were riding,, I had some tire trouble but with the help of Pablo, “Pops”, and Antwan from the Trail Boss shop, they got back up and going in no time! They were all very friendly and accommodating….first class staff! We’ll definitely be back.

Awesome place to meet up with friends and family. Friendly crew.Lots of parking and the trails are mare very clearly.There’s even a washing area with paid service.

We just went for 4 nights (Fri-Tues) to meet our son and daughter in law and we all had a blast and had perfect weather! Trails were awesome and well marked. Cabin was clean and comfortable. We went on all the trails over the 4 days we rode and found them well marked. The service roads were really good to get to a particular trail and saved time having to travel another trail to get there. We had 2 ATVs and 1 SxS. All our machines handled all the trails well and even me and my poor, 18 year old Polaris ATV made it down safely on the double black diamond trail I got on by accident. Trails can be dusty, I found that helmets, gaiters and goggles were a godsend. Crowded on Fri and Sat but we had the place to ourselves on Sunday and Monday!

Antwan gave us the best service ever! Made sure we stayed off of trails we weren’t prepared for, and made sure we were confident to always find our way back! Great mechanic, professional and charismatic. Really appreciate the service Antwan provided. Will absolutely be back!!!!

ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS PLACE! We have been to DT many of times but this was our first at CAW. We fell in love with this park and plan on going back in April!

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A nice national park to go to. The board walk was definitely worth it with a nice raised path and information markers along the way. A good 2.5 mile hike and took about an hour. It is in a swampy area so depending on the time of year might be a little buggy and or muggy; so come prepared with water and bug repellent. But a very nice and easy walk with great information along the way and plenty of wildlife to observe!

Very cool National Park, right here in South Carolina. Swampy and buggy, so bring your bug spray, but its nice to see nature other than beach or mountains - this is how the entire southeastern US looked before Europeans settled here and deforested this brautiful place.

I had never heard of this park before planning this trip, but I am very glad that I went out of my way to come here! Very beautiful park with the informative Boardwalk Trail and easy breezy paths around the visitor center. I'm not much of a hiker, but all the trails in and around the visitor center were very walkable.

Free admission National park. Good for a day-trip hike. They are known for fireflies at night. There are multiple trails to hike. Some were flooded because its low altitude. Park rangers were friendly and helpful. It’s a beautiful and serene park. It’s very close to Columbia, SC. Restrooms were clean. The famous boardwalk was nice and handicap accessible.

Small park but was still cool to see the different ecosystem here. Depending on when you come, there will be lots of bugs. Bring some bug spray. Otherwise it was a great park to hike. The visitor center is small but looks great.

The park was so popular on the weekends, which included volunteers led programs. The ranger led programs are more concentrated during the peak season. The center was partially closed, mostly educational sections, however, they have a lot of stuff for purchasing and for sales. You could tell that this park is very new and geared towards urban people. I recommend to come for the firefly season. Would love to do kayaking programs with the rangers in this park too. But it's super popular and hard for accessibility.

We've visited many national parks over the years. But this was our first swamp! It was nothing like I'd ever experienced. We went late may, so the weather was perfect, and the mosquitoes were non-existent. We saw a wild hogs body, and several alligators swimming in the distance. The trails are all boardwalks, making it super easy to walk miles around the park.

An amazing place. Nice Ada accessible board walk. 2.8 miles. Lots to see with different animals , plants and layouts within a few biomes. Lots of hiking trails. Visitors center.

We always see something interesting here. This time it was 3 snakes, 4 turtles, and tons of fish. There are lots of trails and they are well marked, but it is easy to get off trail if you are not careful. Staying on the boardwalk is great with small kids. We always see water snakes in the summer, but this time we saw a Cottonmouth and a Rattler. Check the website before you go - sometimes it is flooded and only a few trails will be open.

Little known National Park that offers a lot of natural history of area vegetation and native wildlife. Great walking paths. The 2.5 mile boardwalk offers easy walking but not much to offer for younger kids.

This place was amazing. Part of the boardwalk was flooded about 4-8 inches which made for a really cool barefoot hike ! Weather was perfect (end of march) and this place was just beautiful. Lots of little reptiles and massive trees (100+ft) very simple hike on the boardwalk. Even saw someone with an electric wheelchair out there. Absolutely recommend this place!! And entry is free !!!

Beautiful boardwalk and nature trails. If you like the serenity of nature, I recommend visiting during the week. Weekends attract more families with small children and larger groups that are loud. Visitors center is beautiful and educational, clean restrooms.

Park is amazing. I would recommend to research about the park before visiting. All year the park has very different wilderness experiences. When park is flooded you can go for kayaking. Also, firefly night trek is available on booking only. The park has more than at least 10 different trails. For little adventure you can go to the river if park is not flooded but you cannot go into the river . You can only have the majestic view. We did river trail which was challenging. In May we experienced too much mosquitoes and I won’t recommend at this time .. bug repellent were useless.. Do carry 0.8 gallons of water per person for safer side. River trail will be 5+5 miles to the Boggy Gut view point from visitor centre. For us it took 4.5 hours.

Took my sisters here for their first hike and their first National Park trip, and they had an absolute blast. The rangers were super kind and helpful, the hikes we found were easy to follow (especially for first-timers), and the place is absolutely gorgeous. Would definitely recommend for camping as well.It is safe to say that I have successfully recruited them into the world of collecting National Park cancellation stamps, and it's largely due to the great time exploring this awesome park.

Great hidden gem! I took my young kids and we did the boardwalk trail. Felt very safe clean and sturdy for being in a swamp. It was so peaceful. Park ranger was very friendly and informative. Will definitely come back when the weather is more cooperative to explore the other trails!

It is such a shame this is one of the least visited national parks. And its free!This park is beautiful. The cypress trees provide great shade but it can be humid and hot in the summer. But there are lots of bugs everywhere playing bumper cars with your face!There are many trails to hike depending on your level of experience and appetite for adventure. We did the boardwalk trail which was easy. We wanted to hike the weston lake trail but saw gators and water moccasins close to the banks of the lake and decided not to for precaution. Trails are marked throughout.However, I can see why this is one of the least visited parks. The visitor center was lacking pizzazz. It would be better if there were more interactions between the park ranger and visitors through educational programs or ranger talks. But rangers do not approach you and try to talk to you.I am not sure I would come back again but am glad I had the chance to stop by while in the area.

We visited the park after 5pm so didn’t get to see visitor center. About 1 of 2.5 miles of boardwalk was under water but we managed to walk it all the way (barefooted, kneedeep). On the trail we saw Otters, Snakes, leaches and an Owl (real up close, see video). Despite the flood it was a great experience

We went for the boardwalk trail. It was a really nice walk. We saw a lot of animals on the way, including alligator and turtles! For those who are going first time, don't forget to take a paper trail guide as there are many interesting points a long the trail. There are available at visitor center.

One of more unknown and underrated National Parks, Congaree was a pleasant surprise. Start at the visitor center, where there is free parking, picnic tables and grills, restrooms and the gift shop. The visitor center is a little dated and could use a refresh, especially the restrooms.The boardwalk trail was lovely and has a lot to look at. It does get crowded on the weekends because it’s great for families. If you want more of a secluded longer hike, we did the Weston Lake Loop, which took a couple of hours but it was worth it.

The biodiversity is this floodplain is amazing. From trees(bald cypress) having swollen trunk base to knees(roots that rise above ground) to support trees during floods to switch canes because elevation rise by only a few inches, and tallest deciduous trees (130-150 feet) in the world, and dwarf palmetto, to how the area was used by slaves to hide away and bootleggers to make alcohol during the ban. Do hike the Weston lake and oak ridge trails to get a chance to see some wildlife.

Such a great park!Plenty of trails, ranging from easy to difficult, Short to long.Very clean, nice, restrooms on site at visitors center.Boardwalk trail is fantastic, shaded, smooth. Little under 3 miles but not bad at all. Wheelchair accessible.Absolutely wonderful park, kept up with.Free entry.Campsites availableKind staff & helpful people.

Fun! We waded through the Swamp to make it all the way around the boardwalk. Not many people. It was nice that pets were allowed.We were grateful for the time of year we visited because I'm sure mosquitoes are terrible when it's hot!

A beautiful and unique national park experience - specifically if you take a canoe or kayak to explore it.. highly recommended to book a guided canoe tour, to include no worries about getting lost in the swamp!

Very interesting place to visit. The film in the welcome center is top notch! We walked the boardwalk and it is a very easy walk with amazing sights that you won’t find many other places.

Very beautiful and underrated National Park. Plenty of walking, I would highly recommend the boardwalk if time is limited. It is flat and great for children.There is so much opportunity to see wildlife here from snakes, fish, turtles, lizards, hogs(report to ranger if you see any!) and of course gators🐊!Bring plenty of water, and bug spray!!Entrance and parking is free here:)

Great! Went 3/21 about a week after rain. Boardwalks were fine. You could see how high the water was! A great little place for also bringing kids and dogs! If I were to go again I would want to kayak/canoe!

Saw a gator, went in April and the trails were open but caterpillars were everywhere in epic paportions- wear a hat. Check the NPS website because there is regular flooding here and sometimes the trails aren't accessible. Visitor center and video are nice.

Not impressive in name of national park. On my way to beach vacation, thought it worth spending a little more time for a side trip. More like a state park. A small visitor center, unfortunately the show was not available that day. Took an easy stroll on board walk with my k9 baby. Lucky, no mosquitoes. It is surprising to see public transit served here. Wow, impressive.

Congaree National Park was free to enter, and parking was plentiful. I went on a weekday perhaps, that's why it wasn't busy. The main attraction in the park is the board walk. It's about 2 miles, and it's a loop that ends where you began. I was pretty excited to see a swamp, having never seen one before. However, after the first few hundred feet, it quickly becomes redundant. The visitor center gives you a small map that tells you about the different numbered signs along the walk.I believe every national park is worth visiting. This one was probably the most uneventful national park I have been to, though. Or maybe swamps aren't my thing.

Such a lovely national park. Part of the boardwalk trail was flooded out, but there was still plenty to see and experience. We definitely want to return!

Wow!! If you LOVE nature, you'll love this. We saw an owl, gator, raccoon, alligator gar, turtles, dozens of birds, butterflies, fireflies, worms, etc....The trees are AMAZING!! I love birds, trees, and plants, so I used two apps to identify them: Merlin (birds) and Picture This (plants and trees).Easy to Difficult trails. Be prepared with mosquito repellent, which you need to apply in the parking lot before leaving your vehicle (same with sunscreen) so as to protect the natural habitats.Be sure to go to the bathroom and have water with you before entering the trails. There is nothing between you and nature for miles.

Nice National Park. We only had a couple of hours so we walked the raised boardwalk trail which begins at the visitor center. Quite a variety of plant life. No problems with mosquitoes at noon on 5/30/24.

We came here during flood season but it was still fun. There's a few trails you can take while it's flooded, and it's kind of nice to see that side of the park. If you want to avoid flood season, I Believe you need to go in the summer and fall. The park rangers are so nice and helpful, and there were no mosquitos.

A smaller National Park but a unique ecosystem. This park is basically a large swamp. The boardwalk trail is 2.4 miles and is very easy to walk. You can walk through an old growth hardwood forest that includes native bald cypress, beech, tupelo, and loblolly pine. Water was high this visit due to recent storms but not quite at flood level. The great thing about visiting in March, no mosquitoes. I hear they can be quite thick in the summer. If you are a National Park enthusiast like I am, this is a great place to experience something different. Unlike other parks, there were no crowds, and we enjoyed the solitude during the hike. There is off boardwalk hiking but did not attempt because of the high waters.

Nice boardwalk hike to get a feel for the area. No entrance gate or anything, so never had to show our pass. At night, can be fun to listen and look for fauna and fireflies, especially along the boardwalk trails. Compared to most NPs, one of the lesser ones but if you’re around worth a stop. Feels like a good state park

Absolutely beautiful! The parking lot in front of the visitor center is large and has picnic tables all around, including some under a pavilion. A mixture of fun, educational, and souvenir items are in the gift shop, along with bug spray, water, and snacks. We walked the boardwalk trail. It’s a 2.4ish mile raised boardwalk loop. Very easy walk. The forest provides enough cover that it feels cool - even in the summer. There are bugs, so put bug spray in before leaving the parking lot. The BARK Ranger program is really cute. Pets are allowed on the trails, so bring them along. Tons of birds provide a beautiful soundtrack throughout the walk. We were fortunate to see a Barred Owl not far off the boardwalk. It wasn’t very crowded on a late Monday morning. The park ranger we chatted with in the shop was really friendly and was willing to share tips. Worth a stop! Build in time to walk the path slowly to take it all in - including the turtles in the river. There are clean restrooms, water fountains, and a water bottle filler at the visitor center. There are benches at regular intervals along the boardwalk if you want to stop for a short break. Be sure to grab the map/guide as there are numbers along the boardwalk with corresponding info in the guide.

This park isn't going to "wow" you with views and geological structures. Enchanted forest feel. Old growth trees are amazing. Very quiet and peaceful place. Boardwalk is a great hike. Entrance to the park is free.

Not much to offer compared to other national parks but still worth a visit. Three hours from Myrtle Beach . The visitor center is quite nice. The rangers are very helpful.

Unless you're coming from Columbia, it's pretty much in the middle of nowhere, but well worth the trip. We didn't do any paddling or camping, but the boardwalk through the cypress swamp is beautiful. The visitor center is staffed with knowledgeable rangers and interesting displays. Had a great time there.

Went here and did the boardwalk trail, although much of it was flooded, so do be aware of park closures. It is a nice and peaceful walk in nature, although nothing outstanding like many of the other national parks are. Probably wouldn’t go back, unless I lived close by or in the area.

Finally knocked out the Oakridge Trail. You'll need a decent amount of water. The hike took me around 4 hours to complete. There were areas that have downed trees blocking the winding trails, and also an area that has become completely submerged. I lost the trail twice. One time I had to cross swamp water on a tiny tree trunk to continue the trail so please be vigilant of trail markers. Get lost in your mind not the trails. I highly recommend you come prepared for this hike. Food, water, emergency supplies, and navigation supplies. You end up very far from anyone and isolation is very real. The hike is definitely worth it however. There is so much wildlife when you get this far out!

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Excellent recreation/ restoration of pre-revolutionary war America. We lucked out and met a historian from the project who explained some very neat facts about the buildings, the grounds, the project timeline and scope… lots of great stuff happening here. Wonderful walk around the grounds — I particularly liked the redoubts.

I enjoyed a lovely evening at Historic Camden’s Jollification event on Dec 3. The 1800 little building was cozy with decor, candles, and live, period music. A variety of drinks were available, both with alcohol and without and enjoyed at a wonderful table while playing old timey board games. One hour is sufficient time spent at this event. I’ll be back!

Self-guided adult tickets $10 USD each. Buildings from the 1700's to 1800's. Docent said piano in 1st pic dates from 1795-1805. Liked the ability to explore on our own. Had fun!

I love getting to visit this historic site. The Revolutionary War played such an integral role in American history, and it’s wonderful to be able to visit a site where part of this history took place. They have made a number of nice changes to the site, it is well-maintained, and the gift shop is really nice. I would certainly recommend visiting went in the area.

A growing Historic Site with late 18th/early 19th Century structures, reconstructed period buildings, and recreations of period buildings near the site of Camden, SC during the American Revolution. The staff and your guides are friendly and knowledgeable, pay extra for the guided tour.

Due to an upcoming event, most parts were not accessible. However, very knowledgeable staff gave us a lot of information about the site and we enjoyed exploring what we could. We will definitely be back.

I love this place! We stopped here on the way to visit friends. I am so glad we did. We arrived on the perfect day. The second Saturday of every month they have a reenactment. The volunteers dress in period costume and demonstrate many aspects of life in the time period. George Washington makes an appearance and I think there is a parade. We had a wonderful time and learned a lot. I would recommend this stop for anyone of any age.

A great place to learn about the history of our town and the Revolutionary War. There are lots of events/activities that go on here every month. They have house tours, lantern tours, tea parties, craft classes, and demonstrations happening all the time.We come and walk the grounds and the nature trail alot. The trail is short and flat, but if it has rained it will be muddy in places. It runs along the Pine Tree Creek.

Stopped here to check out the battlefield in Camden. There are several historic buildings you can tour and some reconstructed fortifications that were part of cornwallis's headquarters during the southern campaign in and around Camden. Tickets can be purchased at the gift shop to tour the buildings. I spent a couple hours wandering around the site. Staff was very helpful and knowledgeable and I enjoyed my time here.

Although still coming together and not right at the main battlefield, the museum is top notch and theredoubt and old buildings and are fascinating.

Had a wonderful time listening to the recordings in the museum and learning of Camdens role. The staff was very friendly and informative. Had small children with me and they also enjoyed it, especially the search and find animals. Plus it was free.

Elizabeth is very knowledgeable and is a wonderful public speaker. It was a great night with my daughter and SIL. We will be back often!

Great informative and interesting time visiting the historical village of Camden. Highly recommend that you do it with the guide as you learn so much more about it than just doing it alone. Takes about 60-120m so not a quick stop but worth it overall. Super nice people in a great American town.

Very interesting and informative historical site. Visited after listening to the Mission History podcast about the Revolutionary War. Everyone was very informative and knowledgeable about the history and even made recommendations about other points of interest in the area. Would definitely recommend visiting this site!

Very interesting visitor center - free to check out the main exhibit and I believe to walk the grounds. Clean restrooms & friendly staff / volunteers. Lots of history here! Ample parking & seemed to be dog friendly outside.

Great historic site! They are working at some new buildings so there is more to come. The unguided tour is ok, but the guided one is better, getting in all the houses and hearing all those llittle stories. Davie does a very good job, explaining everything to us. We had a great time there.

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222 Broad St, Camden, SC 29020, USA

Beautiful area with lots of wildlife and plants. The pathways are wide and flat. The grounds are wheelchair and stroller accessible. Some of the swans are very comfortable around humans so you may see some of them up close. Just remember to NOT approach them!!Don't forget to take the bridge across the road to see the other side of the park. And bring water!

Nice walking trails with beautiful flowers that fill the air. Honeysuckle, irises, sun flowers, etc. There's a great playground there with two different covered spots to enjoy a meal together. The swans can be seen throughout. Along with turtles, fish, tadpoles, ducks, and so much more. It's definitely worth a trip! There's no fee to get in, and the park closes at sunset. My kids and I spent over four hours there and loved every bit of it!

Very beautiful park. If you want to get some steps in, enjoy some alone time, or have some family time, this is the perfect location. You can walk and let nature take its course, so enjoy. You won't even realize how long you've been enjoying the trails and wildlife.

Nice surprise. Lots of swans, large area with bridges. Beautiful place, great for walking. Lots of benches. I would go early summer, I'm sure it has to get humid and steamy in summer. Nicely kept. Free!

Swan Lake Iris Gardens is absolutely stunning, serene, and beautiful. The scenery is majestic, and the swans are such a great sight to behold. I highly recommend checking them out. It’s a fantastic outing for a date, family, or if you want to be closer to nature. A truly wonderful place to visit!

Very beautiful all year round!!! Around Christmas time they have the park decorated with lights and a free drive thru light display! Definitely worth visiting if you come to Sumter!

Lots to look at for plant, animal, and art lovers alike. Each garden area is well laid out and marked. There are playgrounds, a store and thoughtfully placed bathrooms. I didn't even mention that it's an arboretum. And the swans!

Swan Lake is a staple in Sumter County. It’s a timeless refuge and home to a avian wildlife, turtles, and other woodland creatures. I’ve been coming here for over 2 decades and it always takes me back to the better times ☺️. It has also become a hotspot for Pokémon GO players in the area as well! The park keepers host seasonal events and more! Pack up a sack lunch, charge your cameras, and enjoy the beautiful scenery and paths of Swan Lake.

I absolutely love walking around the lake here! Great place to even bring a book and read by the water. There are many benches around the park. Very beautiful 😍

Beautiful trail! Loved seeing all the swans, geese, ducks, turtles, etc. Arne trail is well maintained. There is a small playground and picnic area. The bathrooms could use better cleaning.

It's a great place to come and bring family, or if you just want to add some scenery to your walk or run. The Iris Festival happens every May and is a great occasion to interact with local vendors and listen to local bands.

Absolutely magical. Couldn't say enough about this place. No dogs unfortunately, I wouldn't bring you kids or just stay away close to swans. They hiss and they can attack. A mile long boardwalk, bridges, sprinklers, they even have a deaf sensory area. I loved this place.

Whenever I visit Sumter, South Carolina, I go here to do my four mile walk. Very peaceful and a variety of birds (swans, ducks, geese,heron). Nice flower gardens also.

Beautiful place, flower gardens, walking trails, great for bird watching and of course, the beautiful swans. We sat and watched the swans for a long time, it was so relaxing

Beautiful walk around small lake. These photos were during mating season, so they're showing off. I've been there when babies are all around. The grounds are filled with trees from around the world. There are bridges and cypress trees. Also, gorgeous at Chicago.It's a perfect southern setting.No dogs for obvious reasons. Also, no smoking.Benches throughout, although very low to the ground.

This is a lovely place to take a walk in nature alone or with your family and friends. The park is very well maintained and the wildlife is very well taken care of. The Iris market is no longer in business after 50 years but they have Tuesday event called Tasty Tuesday. I have been to a wedding here and it was actually a beautiful place for that.

A quick day trip to Sumter to see the Iris Gardens in bloom.We had a wonderful visit with the Swans as well .If you have never been it's a must visit here in South Carolina.@Charlene Frazier/ Exit Palmetto Real Estate Services

Beautiful property with a fun park for the kiddos!We loved walking around. There is plenty of shade and nice areas to stop, sit, and take photos.Highly recommend.

If you are looking for something fun and free to do on a beautiful day, this is the place to go! Lots of swans and other birds to see and beautiful gardens!***This is not a dog friendly place***

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What an honor to get to set foot on this property and enjoy the fruits of Pearl’s labor! Ennis did a fantastic job giving us a tour and telling us all about pearl’s passion, and his role in having the privilege to be a tour guide! I would recommend anyone make this a stop on their travels!

It's amazing what one person with a passion can do. We were so impressed by the imagination and detail in the topiary and the water sculptures. Unfortunately it was drizzling that day do they weren't on, but they must be even more amazing. We were pleasantly surprised to find a restroom for visitors and a large parking area.

Oh my goodness this was absolutely beautiful. I read about his story a few years ago and always wanted to visit. It did not disappoint. In SC for the Thanksgiving holiday my husband and l we both enjoyed our visit.

I am new to the area, and my mom brought me out here. This place is beautiful. It is very unique walking by homes that people actively live in. The topiary is amazing. A lot of time, patience, and skill has gone into this beautiful artwork.

My 2 sisters and I visited while in South Carolina for a funeral. It was simply life changing for me to talk, walk, video and build with Mr and Mrs Fryar. He was concerned that his gifts wouldn't last. He knew that he was getting older and wanted to make sure his life lessons would be built upon. I am so glad to see that this is now a non-profit and people will preserve what Pearl Fryar has started. I hope that you create the scholarship for "C" students that he is passionate about. I hope that South Carolina makes this a national monument with a historical marker, while he is still alive to honor him. He is the reason so many unknown and countless people visit from around the world to see his masterfully skilled labor of horticultural love. I pray that the Fryar family are in good health and are loved by the community he loved and helped to bring together. His story truly exemplifies how you can turn what was meant to hurt, kill, divide and destroy into something extraordinary. Peace and Blessings . We love you Pearl and Mrs Fryar ❤️ ♥️ 🙏🏾

Well worth the trip to Bishopville. Mr. Fryer had such a gift, and I am glad there is someone who will be extending his legacy. I'm looking forward to the day when all the water features work again. I was also glad to see that the public bathroom is open.

A beautiful stop. The shrubbery is stunning. In addition to the beautiful topiary garden there are also a lot of beautiful art pieces.

What a beautiful peaceful blessed space. There is so much thought and kindness in the topiaries and art works. This place can’t be rushed, I would have missed to much detail not to mention give the significant variety of birds time to relax and flit about. I’m so glad I stopped by. Thank you for this gorgeous place!

Set in an unassuming neighborhood, this couple has transformed their person home garden into a spectacular piece of art! I can’t imagine the work and love that has gone into this project year after year after year. Please go visit and meet the lovely crafters/owners. A donation box is available and I’m sure greatly appreciated since owners can no longer take care of property themselves. Go volunteer if you can! Be part of something special. It’ll make you feel good!

This garden is a hidden gem. As I got closer, there is a sign on the right side of the road notifying me to turn at the next left. As I enter the street, I was greeted with some topiary on both side of the street. I entered a neighborhood where the topiary garden is located. Note, parking lot is a large grassy area facing the house/topicary garden in the left. To start the self guided tour, cross the street and go to the right side of the house when facing the house, and there is a station where you can get info and brochure on the garden. There is a donation box, and please make a donation. Mr Pearl is in his 80s and not able to maintain the grounds, and Mike is helping with maintenance including trimming the trees and bushes. Some topiary appeared to easily figure out. I think I saw a Cobra, swans, but many, if not all, are abstract art. Use your imagination. There are also creative art displays. For example, there were bells with chain decorating a dead tree, a fountain built with an old stove, etc... My appreciation for this park went hundred times after learning the story behind this park. We were blessed with running into Mike Gibby-Scissorhands Gibson, who shated the story with us. He was so informative and was so nice to stop what he was doing to talk to us and answered all our question. He said that Mr Pearl often sit outside to meet some visitors. The restrooms are on the right side of the house in the back.

It's a nice place to see, impressive that one man would take his time to do all that. I have to admit I was a little disappointed though.From the things I saw online when researching I thought it was some huge attraction that the family can enjoy and have a memorable day with. We drove 4 hours from GA (total of 8 hours round trip). Took about 10 minutes to see everything.This was supposed to be the highlight of the childrens spring break 😂😂. I really don't want to take away from his hard work. I am really in awe that the owner did all that personally, I just wish I had seen a honest review telling me I was traveling hours to go see someone's yard.

So inspiring what one person can do. Beautifully sculpted landscape on private property made public through the owner's generosity. Neighbors have also sculpted their gardens. Not far off the highway and well worth the visit. Town is being revitalized with shops and cafes being added.

What a beautiful garden maintained very well. The sculptures are nice too. I hope people donate and help this place. It takes about 30 minutes to view the entire garden.

Serenity and off the regular beaten path. Love the story behind this topiary too.We'd come back just to walk the street (rather than a slow drive) for the whole meditative quality. 🚐

A beautiful topiary garden open to the public. It is in the Creator's yard and the lot next door. Visitors are able to walk around the yard. Lots of fun yard art also. be sure to drive on down the street; many of the neighbors have gotten in on the act.

You can tell the guy enjoys what he does. His work shows up in Bishopville before the actual garden. I'd say if you are passing through, it's worth a stop. The parking is in the open lawn across from the garden. I did a quick drive by, but will stop some day and give a more in depth review. I'm sure I missed a lot.

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There were fewer cars and exhibits than I was expecting, but was interesting. I particularly enjoyed seeing the early model cars.

The Lady in Black. It's all hype. Easy to get in and out of. Great racing. The fan experience is nothing. Walk up a hill get in.The volunteers are amazing as usual. This track has a drainage problems. The" Darlington Creek" right in the middle of the concourse. The hat pin is a joke. Two pin points and you literally need a magnifying glass to read it. Somebody messed up. It was fun. Plan on packing everything. Old and not nice. Like Talladega.

This weekend was a birthday present from my wife, taking in all three races here was so much fun. We were seated in a mid spot of the grandstand for the truck race and Xfinity race, right at the start/ finish line. We were upper level in Pearson tower for the cup race. Where we were you can take in the entire track. It is awesome!!! The ease of access in and out of general parking was a big plus. Leaving the cup race you expect to sit. Local police and highway patrol made getting to the highway very smooth. Free golf cart service was available to get us from the facility to our vehicle and back. We took in three great races and sat next to some really fun fans. Great racetrack for the fan that does want to miss a second of the action.

Great bonding experience for 3 generations!! Wish the seats had backs, but overall a great family adventure. Bathrooms & food were acceptable. We went to a less Congested race which was great with a first race ever for our 3 year old.Suggest a towel & a cushion!

Absolutely amazing race! Only thing I would suggest is more gates to be open for when you walk in so it’s less crowded but besides that the line moved pretty fast. Also recommend getting there early because we got there around 1:30 and sat in traffic to park for an hour. Unless youre willing to pay the side spots $20. (We waited) Everything is card only so be prepared no cash transactions!! The employees were really nice and helpful! We can’t wait to come back!

Pros: NO TRAFFIC getting in; they had people to park cars and there was plenty of space to park and tailgate. Entry was also quick and they actually had security. They had our tee shirts ready at Will Call. Pearson Tower has great views. You can take your water and beer inside with you, so you’re not forced to buy concessions. All of this outweighs the cons.Cons: People being allowed to solicit donations and sell stuff in the parking lot. They needed to spread out the portable toilets more. The seating in Pearson Tower is a little tight if it’s crowded. The Jumbotron needs to be moved closer to the stands. I had to use binoculars to see it. Concessions are insanely expensive. They won’t take cash: I hate this and it needs to change.Overall: Awesome place, close to home, and I can’t wait to go back.

Tight and small seating,TV screen were small and set way far back, the race was great and so was the courtesy shuttle.overall it was a great time

Very nice race museum. 8.00 adults 5.00 military and children under 12 free. Plenty of darlington race history. Cars to see. Wish track tours were available. Small gift shop. Merchandise not seen at other tracks. Very clean and restrooms are clean.

This is a really cool track that can accommodate more than enough people. It is kept very clean compared to other tracks in the South that I have visited for NASCAR. Guarantee you will see an awesome crash or two if you attend. This track has only gotten better as time goes on and it keeps me coming back!

Went & watch the Cookout Southern 500!! We had a great time.. Found excellent in & out parking right across from the speedway! The only thing I didn't like was the stairs to get up there.. I mean tons of stairs straight up!! Exhausting!!!

The track is steeped in history and never disappoints in pretty much all aspects, especially the racing! Ingress and egress are great! We live just west of Charlotte and we were home before 9pm. Love that FORD finally got a win, and Brad is one of my favorite drivers. Can't wait until the fall race!

Had so much fun doing the laps for charity! Will definitely be doing that again!!

My Husband and I stopped by today to visit the Stock Car Museum and Gift Shop. I'm personally not a NASCAR fan, but my Husband is. We had a really good time looking at all of the stock cars and learning about some NASCAR history. I was surprised to actually enjoy it myself. We tried to see the track before we left, but unfortunately they weren't able to accommodate a viewing at the time, but that's okay! A good excuse to come back again another time!

Was a very good race congratulations Kyle Larson #5 . Nice run #45 Tyler Reddick.Cookout was a very small sponsor nothing but signs nonfood not even for sale that I could find used to be a day sponsorship would step up.

Amazing Goodyear 400 race! Beautiful weather. Friendly staff. Family friendly entertainment.

Really cool place, well kept. Easy to navigate but a lot of walking. Restrooms are clean and easy to find. You are able to see the track real well regardless of seat. No view obstructions that I saw.

My favorite NASCAR track in the Carolina’s. Racing is great there! It’s pretty easy to get to the track and there seems to be plenty of parking. Lots of steps but there is one elevator, but I wish there were more for those with mobility issues. I really appreciate the volunteers who drive the golf carts who assist those in the handicapped parking area with getting to/from the track. Lots of concession stands available to choose from. Everyone who works there are very helpful if you have a question or need anything. I just really enjoy coming to Darlington for NASCAR races and totally recommend attending a race at Darlington, you won’t regret it!

Our first NASCAR race, so awesome! Rolling start gave me goosebumps. Museum was very cool, Hudson Hornet, Richard Petty's hat, Johnny Mantz.

Came down from Virginia last Thursday, paying Tribute to Cale Yarborough. Toured the Museum which was fantastic. Walked in the ticket office, the young man there grabbed the gate keys and opened up the track for us to take some pictures. Thank you!!! A kind gesture in so many ways!!

We camped with tents in the infield. Great time. Clean facilities. People from everywhere and we all get along having lots of FUN!!

Awesome time..Goodyear 400..great seats in Brasington Tower..good food at several different vendors

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I'm a trucker and didn't do the motel, I did the steak house, the little joint at the fuel desk is no more.. I don't get here often and didn't know it'd closed. The steak house was pricey, compared to what I intended to do. I rarely go to places like that, so I splurged and ordered a porterhouse.. it was prepared perfectly and the baked potato was as good as they come, salted husk etc.. but to be clear.. very clear.. it was a pretty good T-Bone, it in no way was a Porterhouse. If it hadn't been prepared as well as it was and an excellent salad bar I might add, I'd probably have fussed at them, I surely would have written a scathing review as well.. the young lady who waited on me was very pleasant to.. so there you go.. armed with my perspective.. I'll do it again, as a treat.. not a quick meal ever..

Stopped in for the night. Our first stay. Stayed in a room adjacent to the outdoor pool. Rooms were bare basic but updated and clean. Shower mat could use a scrubbing and when we came into the room the shower faucet was leaking which they remedied. Our family enjoyed using both the indoor and outdoor pools. Outdoor was a salt water pool and indoor was chlorinated. Both mattresses in our double bed room were not the same. One was older with springs you could feel covered over with a padded mattress topper and the mattress on the other bed was newer and more comfortable or less squeaky. Didn’t realize this until I had put my children to bed in the more comfortable one. I could have slept better.Overall not a bad stay by any means at a good price point. Really enjoyed the pools!

South of the Border is in need of some work to upgrade. Yes you can get gas, and yes there is an RV park. But fix the buildings. I bet most of the shops have been there without upgrading from when my mom and dad stopped there when we were children on our way to Homestead, Fla. My dogs have a place to stop and eat. I do appreciate that small luxury.

My family told me to stop at this place on my way back to Florida and I’m so glad I did. It’s funky and fun, loved it! We shopped for a good hour, so many random things. Everyone left with a free things. Worth the stop!!!

I stop here often driving back + forth to FL. It's reasonably clean, staff is friendly(except the lady running the ice cream station) and pets are generally allowed throughout SOB. Great prices. Fun touristy gift shops, statues + attractions. Certain times of the year the motor hotel gets busy so reservations are a good idea. Immaculate indoor + outdoor pools and even a high end steak house!The outdoor pool has a collection of large cacti inside the fence. Bad idea for pets, kids and bare feet. Strange choice.The grassy areas between rooms are very uneven, I fell and am still nursing an injured foot 2 weeks later.Some room issues such as doors that don't lock and being given an already occupied room but in general I feel safe as a woman traveling alone. Security makes frequent rounds and the woman security guard is friendly + adorable-very sweet! Overall the staff are wonderful & friendly.

It is not new, nor fancy, but it clean, a reasonable rate, there is plenty to do. The staff was great. The restaurant food, I was only to one location and had a cheeseburger, was cheaper grade. The hamburger patty was one of those patties that was made with every part of the cow, and was small. Again, even in the restaurant, the staff was great. I would definitely stay there a again, but next time I will bring a coffee maker.

Our first time trying this place and it was nice. The room was clean. The bed and pillows very comfortable. The water was very hot for baths and showers. They also have a nice heated pool! Check in and check out was pleasant. It is a motel so you do hear noise from outside people and cars. The Peddler Steakhouse was great and the ice cream shop at Sombrero room was yummy.

During our family annual 1000 mile road trip to and from Florida...South of the border is always a welcome site and indicator that we are half way there! The lights and sight always brings excitement. With plenty of food, souvenir shops and I must mention CLEAN bathrooms (which are always a huge plus when you really have to Gooooo...this is a must pit stop to refuel, re-energize and to stretch weary legs.

Gas was very affordable and the customer service was excellent! Bathrooms are always so clean! Great place to make a pit stop! Never had the food but I've heard great things. The souvenir shops are awesome as well. Everyone is so friendly!

We got there super late into the night. The front desk was helpful and sweet. She hooked up us with accommodation that were right for our party and the taste was completely affordable.The bed was comfortable and the pillows were soft. Not very long after climbing into bed, I was sound asleep.My only regret was that we were unable to stay longer and explore more.

In my opinion, this place is stuck in the 70's. The past 4 times we've stoped here gave us an Erie feeling. It was always empty, I mean the whole place, felt alone no matter what time we stopped there. It was like entering an abandoned town that you just want to hurry up and get out of there quickly. If you like going back in time, this is for you

We got to spend the night at South Of The Border for our first time ever and we have to that we definitely enjoyed our experience.The check in staff was friendly and helpful. The room was small with no modern conveniences but we didn't need anything like that we were happy to have a place to rest for the night.It was quiet over night so we got our good night's sleep.We look forward to coming back again.

I've always passed this place when I'm on a road trip so this time around I stopped for the night. I cannot give a good review bc it wasn't a pleasant experience. The motel was not what I expected. People were nice and the location worked but the rooms looked like converted jail cells. That might be harsh but it was my initial reaction. The beds were not comfortable and overall gave me negative vibes.

Place was spacious, nice and clean. The TV was kinda small for the size of the room. They advertise a heated pool but the pool was cold so we didn't spend about 5 minutes in it. If you go after 6 pm every thing was closed except a place that served a little bit of food. If we would have known that there was a Waffle House on the other side of the interstate we would have gone there instead. Other than that a nice souvenir shops and a great fireworks selection.

Cool place. Lots of stuff to see if you are passing through. We loved the Reptile Lagoon. Nicely kept, well fed and fun to look at. Tons of different species! super cheap and a fantastic place to stretch your legs!

Nice safe tourist trap of a small town. I really couldn’t find any negatives for the price I paid. Room was spacious compared to many motels, every room has a parking spot in front of it, no pet fee was a big plus for me. Service was very friendly and professional. Overall a good place to stay if you need to stop and sleep along 95. Would come back for sure.

I haven't been here since I was a kid, and I don't think it's changed at all. The only criticisms I have is that tiles are cracked in the rooms and a lot of the decor is aged... It's dated, yes, but that's the allure. It's also aged and could use some repair... But it's still wonderful. The staff was friendly, rates are cheap, the room was very clean and even pet-friendly. Absolutely loved the place, would definitely recommend to anyone passing through

My husband brought me here 7 years ago for the first time, for me, and this was the 2nd with our kids. It is a great souvenir spot. It is a little outdated, but the souvenirs are good, and there are a lot of them. There are several businesses here. Some are food, and some are just souvenir shops. It is a great place for the kids to see and take pics. It's located around Florence, SC.

The updated rooms are nice. The room we stayed in last night was outdated, but clean. The water in the tub ran all night though. (Not a trickle, it ran. Would not shut off.) We got in too late to really care though. (We just kept the bathroom door closed so we didn't hear it.) The employees are very friendly and the prices are reasonable as well. There's lots to do on the area as well.

Hotel stay was sub-par, we got in so late, no energy to really complain. Hotel staff secured us an “updated” accommodation, however the room itself left a lot to be desired. Hotel pricing was very reasonable, but, may not be worth just sleeping in your truck. Walls are paper-thin, shower water pressure and heat were meh. Truck parking is ample if you get there early enough. Best joint on the compound is “Polanco’s Bar” by and far, Michelle is a sweetheart. We’ve eaten at “The Peddler Steak House” several times, it’s just OK, price point high for what it is (but not much else in the area for “home-cooked” style meal)

So, we have driven past S.O.B for years and never had the opportunity to visit or stay, well that changed last night. We couldn't resist the lights and lore of this famous roadside landmark.I reserved online for a standard King room, approximately $107 with 50% down with deposit. When I received my email confirmation, it said that "check in time is 3pm" and "after 7pm, the reservation will be released", so I called the desk to inform them we wouldn't be arriving until 8:30pm or so. When we arrived, the reservation was still there. We paid the balance at check-in. The room was a decent size, clean with tile floor (no carpet). Only one side of the bed had an accessible outlet for charging phones. And a mattress upgrade wouldn't be a bad idea, IMHO The Sombrero restaurant was open until 11pm. Very clean, good hot food, and very friendly staff. After dinner, we went into Polanco's Bar, which was also open until 11pm. Tasty margaritas and friendly bartender. In the morning, we returned to the Sombrero for breakfast, again, good hot food and friendly wait staff. Next stop was Reptile Lagoon, because that was on our travel list (to see alligators). There's a lot to see in there, and for only $8/adult, you can't beat the price.

Food was good. It was too cold inside of the restaurant. They had flies as well. It was clean and restrooms were ok. I stopped there on my way to Maine. The place is curious, a lot of giant stuffs.

It's old but it's clean. Ample parking is provided under a car port for each room. Don't look for anything fancy, however, we did appreciate the clean carpet-less flooring as we do require the pet accommodation. The room smelled of bleach on the floor, which is much preferred over carpeting by us. In fact, I'd rather not have carpeting with or without a dog, it's mostly impossible for housekeeping to clean that stuff. There are a few restaurants within walking distance. An indoor pool is available for guests also. I would suggest requesting a room with a window as the non-window room made us both a bit nervous due to only one exit point.

We swing by here on the way back from any southern excursion, I hate to say it seems to get worse and worse. Very sad, as I grew up doing the same with mom and dad. Being in my late 30s now with my own Family, it's very hard to recommend anything here other then fire works. I hope owner can pull some magic from somewhere

This has been a half way poit when driving to flordia. Everytime we go the bathrooms are horrendous the workers in there complaining about how it's not worth working there which it shows because the hand dryers don't work and honestly has become a place I don't want to stop by anymore. Yeah shops are nice but really hope they update this place soon I remember being a kid and it was full of life but not anymore.

Everything was very clean, staff was friendly and the food was very good.Kinda got stuck here because we had the rig and were just too tired to drive any further, but we ended up being pleasantly surprised. Dinner at the steak house was excellent (really didn't expect that), breakfast at a different restaurant was very good and was 20% off for booking a room.The rooms were just fine. They even came with their own little car ports. They each have 2 doors. 1 to the car port and 1 to the pool. I wouldn't call it fancy, (it's not supposed to be), but it was clean, the food was great and we had so much fun! (All the statues in various places made for fun pictures.) We will 100% be back on future trips.

Edit: This was a 5-star review as I've stayed here multiple times, but this last stay was the worst.First, we stayed for 3 nights, and they put us over in the 700 building across the street behind all the other buildings. There is no ice, and there are bugs (see pic). I didn't get a pic of the German roach, but at least it was dead. This is an old room that is not used much, it seems.On our last day, we went to use the outside pool. There is no parking if you do not have a room over there, so we parked a ways away. We saw some neighborhood kids on bikes park at the gate. They were admitted by lawn guys or staff through a locked gate, and they were swimming. Mind you that guests have to have a daily bracelet (which we had) to swim here. So daily, you have to ask permission to use the pool. We circled the pool walking/trying the gates to get in. They were all locked.We gave up and returned our towels and permission slips for the pool. The staff were told, and they just said okay. Why insist that paying customers get permission to use the pools but let in neighborhood kids?Not a good stay. We won't be back.

Stopping by South of the Border was an unexpected blast from the past, triggering a flood of childhood nostalgia from those classic I95 road trips. This iconic roadside attraction is more than just a pit stop – it's a journey through time, filled with quirky charm and vibrant colors that transport you back to simpler days.From the towering Pedro statues to the neon signs and souvenir shops, every corner of South of the Border is steeped in history and Americana. It's impossible not to feel a sense of excitement and wonder as you explore this roadside oasis, rediscovering beloved attractions like the Sombrero Tower and the Reptile Lagoon.Whether you're reliving old memories or creating new ones, a visit to South of the Border is an experience like no other. So next time you're cruising down I95, make sure to take a detour and immerse yourself in the magic of this timeless roadside gem!-Marisa Balletti-Lavoie

We love it here! My family has been staying here often for several years. The staff at the front desk is always extremely helpful and kind. They are pet friendly and make you feel at home here.SOB is friendly to veterans and military as well as their families. We really appreciate this!Security patrols the whole place keeping an eye out. There is lots of room to walk around and look at all of the neat attractions. Several places to eat, including a fancy steakhouse.For the price it can’t be beat! Rooms are spacious, but basic. Some have refrigerators and coffee pots but others do not. You would have to ask when you check in.Two nice pools are available to you.

Made a quick stop for nostalgia. When I was younger, we stopped here in 1978, I believe. It was so small. It has grown to such a degree. Sweet memories

Wonderful place and area to stop to visit while traveling. Seems like little mexico. Wonderful shops, food and accessibility. Something to keep the whole family entertained while you relax ,stretch out, and unwind on your brief break from your travels. GREAT REST STOP!!!

Always stop here when driving I95. I look for Blenheim ginger ale. Never spent a night. I love the Mexican Shop. Actually I like all the shops. Always buy some trinket/souvenirs.

I stayed twice recently. The first room I was in smelled musty and the beds were older, but still comfortable. The second room did not smell musty and the beds were newer and very comfortable. In both cases rooms were spotless, with good pillows and plenty of towels.As a woman traveling alone I felt safe

Rooms were spacious but creepy, dark and wet feeling. Clean but oddly uncomfortable. Front desk was polite. No cdl discounts despite being right next to truck stop. $107 for a room. Just not worth the money. This poor place is just a “has been”. They have soooo many rules posted for everything that it seems like it would take the fun out of the place. Would not return.

We are there off-season, so I'm sure that's why there were no crowds. The places a little bit dated. However, however, it is absolutely sweet. The shops the gift shops, wonderful merchandise, very authentic stuff. Prices are more than reasonable staff and all the locations are great. I hope this place that's better with a little bit of investments of money. A few different rides and attractions. This place would be a destination point all year round.

A Holiday within a Holiday! A truly “Authentic” American experience in its own way with all experience touch points met or exceeded. A requirement for anyone travelling on I95 corridor.

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What a surprising and beautiful place! Took a break from the beach to check it out on our last day in town. We spent 4 hours here and enjoyed the zoo, butterfly house and the sculptures. There was plenty of shade and areas out of the sun. Highly recommended this if you enjoy botanical gardens. The trees with the moss are totally breathtaking. The sculptures and gardens are so peaceful and beautiful. A great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the touristy areas.

WOW WOW WOW! if you love sight seeing and admiring the great things nature has to offer, COME HERE! I highly recommend this place and you will not regret if you come here. It is very pretty and it's huge! They sometimes have live music and food trucks too. Come here and you will find yourself in what looks like a royal families garden!

Went to the night Art Show and it was brilliant. There were beautiful displays, magnificent lighting and lots of volunteers to help guide you. The statues were gorgeous lite up. Don't forget your bug spray! I'm showing just a few of the different sections. Well worth the $25 admission.

Beautiful gardens, sculptures, and views. A lot of it will inspire some introspection. Really enjoyed exploring this site, walking in relatively quiet nature, and stepping away from the crowds for a little while. If you are looking for non-beach related activities while visiting Myrtle Beach, look no further than the Brookgreen Gardens.

Lights of A Thousand Candles was the perfect start to the holiday season. It's an amazing sight to see. The festive spirit starts here. The pictures don't do it justice. You have to experience it in person. The staff do a great job organizing the parking, so it's easy in and out of the event. Get your tickets early. It's a popular venue, so get there early (when gates open).

A very beautiful and peaceful garden experience. Was here for early spring on a 70 degree sunny day and everything was blooming and smelled wonderful. Very diversified range of wild flowers, plants, shrubs, trees and more! The zoo attached to is not the greatest, it hosts only localized animals of the south east only, minus a few such as the bald eagles. Which, had an awful enclosure in my opinion. There is a gift shop, restrooms, and a cafe area for snacks if needed.

This place was beyond beautiful felt like it was straight out of a fairy tale. I wish I would’ve known sooner that the General Admission is good for 7 days. I would’ve def made this part of my itinerary for the days I stayed there. I only found out on the last day of my trip about this place, and I tried to do as much of it in that one day, but the place is huge. I would def recommend to visit this place for more than 2 days so you can really take everything in and enjoy every single thing this place has to offer.

This is simply one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. Staff was happy, knowledgeable, and helpful. They all seemed to genuinely enjoy their jobs. Stay out of the water. There really are alligators in there as stated on the caution signs. We did the creek excursion, it was amazing. Worth every penny.

A beautiful place to spend sometime at, during the day. Very reasonably priced. It was peaceful strolling along the path seeing statues and flowers trees. My wife and I enjoyed our time together taking pictures being together in the gardens.There are some amazing sculptures of flocks of birds in flight in one of the buildings where the artist has them so balanced and connected they you don't even notice. I only know because it was explained to me. I posted a couple of pictures for you to see, but I highly recommend seeing for yourself.

The gardens are beautiful - we appreciated that many of the plants were marked helping us to identify several that we did not know.. Unfortunately we only had 2 hours, so we did not get to the zoo area and had to rush through a couple of the gardens. We would gladly go back if we are ever in the area. Oh, and the ticket is for 7 day admission! Wow! That’s a deal.

Spectacularly beautiful gardens & sculptures. 3 hours wasn’t nearly enough, we will have to come back someday. If you’re staying in the area your ticket is good for a week and if you like this type of venue it would be good to plan for at least a couple hours over a couple days. We kinda had to rush through and it was hot as heck but this place is a true gem.

BrookGreen is so beautiful! The park is very well laid out, and has something for everyone. If you like animals, there is a small zoo and butterfly garden; plus there are plenty of opportunities to see wildlife in and around the whole park. Tons of flowers, and pretty sculptures all over the park. You will need multiple days to see everything proper.

Lovely Garden. Well maintained and always has flowers whenever we have gone. The tickets are currently $22 for adults, there are discounts for AAA members, military, over 65. There are a lot of sculptures to enjoy, butterfly garden ( open only till 2 pm), boat tours( additional 10$ per person and only till certain time of the day), a small zoo. There are picnic tables and also shuttle between parking lots. You can easily spend a day or more. The ticket is valid for 7 days. If you are in the area, you can go multiple times. There is also Yoga in the park on Saturdays. Such a nice place, very peaceful. Plenty of parking spaces.

Brookgreen Gardens located in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina is an awesome place. We attended the gardens in the winter time at night when they were having their 1,000 candles display. Which is very impressive but also the thousands of lights on the live Oaks are just amazing. We had friends visiting from out of state and we all went. We had a great time. This is a must see. Expect to spend a minimum of 90 minutes to see everything. We could have easily spent at least another hour but we had dinner reservations so we decided to leave. We hope to be able to go back in the daylight when we have more time to really experience this beautiful place. We highly recommend it.

I highly recommend Brookgreen gardens! My friends, and I had so much fun walking around the sculpture garden, visiting the low country zoo, and just checking out all the art deco in the art gallery! There’s currently an art deco expose that just opened today! At the “zoo”‘ I was so at ease seeing the excellent treatment of the animals, which is a treat if you’ve visited any other animal exhibits/activities in the Myrtle beach area (please don’t). I highly recommend giving Brookgreen gardens a visit!

Magnificent gardens meticulously landscaped. Night lights highlight the beauty of the trees and plants. Tons of sculptures (bronze, marble, and even cardboard!). Beautiful ponds and water features. Several food trucks on site with delicious, reasonably priced food and music to boot! Do plan to walk allot, but paths are flat, so are wheelchair accessible. Check it out!

I took a week long sculpture class at Brookgreen and it was one of the best experiences of my life. First of all, it is just beautiful. The landscape is lush with native flora and also showy non native ornamentals. It’s a good mix. There is sculpture everywhere, tastefully sited as to enhance but not overwhelm. Even if you’re not into sculpture, Brookgreen has many offerings. Restaurants, a small friendly zoo for the kids, a kids garden, fountains and more. I hear there holiday light show is very special. You can really ‘get away from it all’ when you visit, it’s a big place, serene and beautiful.

Filled with art sculptures. Beautiful grounds. Very well kept flowers, trees, etc. Ticket entry is good for seven days. Lots of walking. We used our entry ticket twice the week we were in Myrtle Beach.We all agreed the place was lovely, but we thought the zoo has no place at these gardens. The animals are in small and poor conditions. The enclosed aviary had dead fish floating in the water. Not just one or two. Lots of dead fish. The enclosed swimming tank for the otter was heart breaking. Their outside area stunk. Didn’t see the foxes or deer. The owls looked pitiful. The animals really should be sent to an establishment that is designed to help and care for these creatures. Just let this be the beautiful outside museum of art that it is.

Beautiful place. Amazing sculptures, trees, flowers, everything. Very clean and well kept up. Staff is nice!the gift shop prices were way too high though. Sadly the butterfly garden was closed but tons of animals to look at! Definitely worth the stop!

June 25, 1030-130. What a beautiful place & very nice people. The gallery, the gardens, the zoo; just perfect. Wish we had more time to ride the boat & just meander. Sharing picture of the sculpture that had the most contagious smile - sure made us all happy. Thank you all & stay blessed.

We attended for the Summer Light exhibit. We arrived early enough that the lines weren't too bad for the food trucks to get something to eat before walking the grounds. Checking out most of the statues and being able to read the descriptions while it was still light outside was a good idea too. Once the sun went down, the light displays were really impressive.

We spent two days enjoying the ground at Brookgreen Gardens and still didn't see everything. The gardens are beautiful and expansive. The sculptures on the grounds each have an amazing story. The history of the Gardens and it's founder are very intriguing. The staff and volunteers were all knowledgeable and helpful. This is a must see.

Reasonable entrance fee and so much to see. Animals, amazing gardens, fountains and ponds, as well as inspired art, there is something for everybody and you can go back on your tickets for several days. Please make this a stop on your visit it's been one of the best parts of our vacation.

Went to see the amazing display of Christmas lights and candles. It was truly awesome. I did have to purchase gloves and a hat at the gift shop, and boy was I glad they had them for sale. I do wish they would have had little hot chocolate stands or something along the paths but they did sell it at the very end. It was a little confusing to figure out if we got to see everything but it was a great start to the holidays. Great experience with my daughter and granddaughter.

We had a great time walking through the gardens, viewing the sculptures, learning about the low country enslavement history, and strolling the native zoo. Though $22 seemed a bit much at first, we thought it was well worth it, even in the off season (maybe even moreso with the smaller crowds). All of the volunteers we met were pleasant and helpful. Highly accessible for those who need accommodations

Wow! Very nice gardens. Wheelchair accessible trails, Lunch at Harvest was very good! Butterfly house was fun! Easily could spend a few hours here.

Brookgreen is simply amazing!!! A hidden gem! I had never heard of it until I just happened to drive by while visiting from Georgia. From tales of early life on a rice plantation, to the modern day artists, statuary, botanical gardens, as well as the zoo and river ride, there is enough to do for a couple of days! Which simply means, I will have to come back!!

We have been wanting to get here for a while! Please allow a full week to see what is here! We only spent a few hours and didn't even touch a fraction of the over 9000 acres! It has three restaurants on site and we ate at the Harvest! The food and service were excellent! It was fast as well! I believe our server's name was Casandra. If you want to visit a place that is artistic, cultural, historical, and just plain beautiful, this is the place! A recent storm had come through the area and downed trees, so, for the safety of the guests, some of the paths were blocked off. If you live locally, the membership to this place would be worth it! We will be coming back to try to see more! They are also building a conservatory!

What an enchanting experience! 13 of us ventured into the lovely gardens! The sunset was wonderful! The staff were so helpful. We enjoyed strolling and sipping beverages as we enjoyed the breathtaking, sculptures, plants, trees, lights and decorations! If you want to be in awe, this is the place to be! So glad we were able to secure tickets and share such a fabulous time that we’ll talk about forever!

Just incredible. The combination of culture, nature, and art is unsurpassed. Immaculately kept by dedicated volunteers. They are knowledgeable, friendly, and all over the property to help you understand what you're looking at. It's worth twice the price of admission. The grounds, the galleries, the zoo, all a must see when you are in the area. It's one of the coolest places I've seen in a long time.

I absolutely love this place. There is such a wonderful feeling in the garden courtyards and galleries. It feels creative, peaceful, calm, and divine. We visited over two days and am sure we will be back. Next time, I am going to bring a watercolor kit, book to read, good cold drink, and sit beneath a shady oak tree and soak it all in. We met wonderful docents who shared a passion for this place! Worth a visit 100%. It was the best thing we did this trip to South Carolina. We will be back.

It's such a beautiful place! You will need a couple of days to cover these gorgeous, spacious gardens and wonderful sculptures. We didn't get a chance to go on the boat excursion, next time!

Very exciting, the otters were so cute (*’(OO)’*). They are very playful but they run away with each other a lot, the gray fix is so hard to see, the gift show is so preppy and I got a opossum, on the way in we saw a couple of 🦃turkeys. But did not take a picture of them. ENJOY YOUR STAY!! 😍😍😍😍

Beautiful place to spend a day. Tickets are good for 6 days. You can't believe how many sculptures they have. It's a wonderful treasure for the Grand Strand.

Simply stunning.Full of tons of walking paths.You can also check out the Low County Zoo with admission so it is a bargain for all you can see.Plus, your ticket is good for 7 days but unfortunately excludes the summer nights which we would have easily gone back for.My only complaint is that many of the plant identifying markers were missing.

This is a breathtaking venue! Our team loves working at Brookgreen. Endless photo spots and unique art. The staff is hardworking and the food is great! We highly recommend this location for your wedding!

There is much to see, explore and learn. The young and old can enjoy. It is better to review the web site to grasp and approach the sections and separate excursions for,added fee ( $12). Many volunteers are near to add details. Eating options include bring your own. Eateries are fair, expect to pay $20+ per adult. We reserved from their web which let us be seated promptly but the food wait was excessive do to onset fair crowd. You come away with the rich history. The Grand Stran beach scene is always great. When you are ready, Brookgreen Gardens gives you more. Tickets are good for 1 week so we came back the next day for the extras.

This place was absolutely stunning. The number of sculptures on site is incredible. The grounds were immaculate and serene. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly.We particularly liked the indoor sculpture exhibit. The kids loved the animals and we even got to see some wild alligators and bird life in the rice paddies. We spent about 4 hours here and could have spend many more.There is a lot of walking, but easy terrain and easy to follow map. There are a couple of food stands along the way as well.Overall a great experience. We didn’t get to experience it at night with the lights, but that would likely be an incredible experience.

Beautiful gardens to walk through. Many sculptures around the gardens.The creek tour boat ride was a wonderful history lesson.

This is a beautiful place to visit. You could easily spend a whole day walking the grounds. While we were there, it was very warm and humid. We were trying to find some water or other drinks to buy, but we could not. The restaurant told us they were closed. The only thing we could get was water bottles from the gift shop. I recommend that you bring plenty of your own beverages. Parking was somewhat difficult to find. They do not offer any wheelchair rentals, so bring your own if you might need one.

Beautiful time of year to visit the gardens! We were lucky to see the baby otters and baby goats at the zoo. The flowers are amazing, bright, and beautiful. The kids' section in the gardens is great. We took a break in the shade and sat down to read a children's book that they had out. Your ticket is valid for 7 days. Must see!

Beautiful gardens with beautiful artwork. We had a family group of 20 people, 10 adults and 10 kids. We spent about 3 hours on property and enjoyed ever minute! We did not get to do the evening with lights but I would suggest doing it. It would be magical to see!

Amazing experience at the "Nights of a Thousand Candles." The statues are displayed so beautifully and the Oak Trees & grounds are spectacular with all the lights.I've visited in other seasons and it's such a tranquil place to take time and enjoy all the beauty.

What an absolutely amazing place! We loved the sculptures, the gardens, the zoo, Everything! So much to see! You need to consider a couple of days to see everything! It’s a lot to try to do in one day!

Great place to go!! Many things to do! The grounds are just beautiful! The zoo is lots of fun! We did a swamp boat tour and would highly recommend! Great fun for the whole family!

Fantastic place! Grounds maintained beautifully, and nature abounds. 3 plantations combined to save land and let people experience it. The Statue Gardens were so extensive we couldn't see it all in one day. The cafe was delicious!

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5.0

(4093)

Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, USA

What a great place!! Cheep to get in with fabulous walking trails all through. They have a great selection of animals with a lot of them roaming around. Your up close and can feed most from your hand.They had some big cats that your right up close to. We ended up staying for hours enjoy being with nature. We would highly recommend this wonderful zoo if you have kids or even if your a big kid.

Would give zero stars if able. I have read the good reviews posted about this place and can’t for the life of me understand what they saw wonderful about these conditions. The only thing I can gather is that they were either confusing it with another zoo, are fake reviews, or were high as a kite walking through the place. There was nothing enjoyable. My kids and I left feeling sad and upset at the conditions these animals are forced to live in. Social monkeys that usually live in groups are living alone in small cages. All animals looked sick and malnourished, with many looking stressed or like they had bad health problems. The bears (pictured) and various other animals were missing large areas of fur. The monkey pictured below had eyes swollen shut. The Lynx was in a small 10x10 foot cage with no where to climb. All enclosures/exhibits were filthy and run down. 99% of the enclosures were WAY too small for the type of animal it was housing. It was sickening to see large cats and bears with no space to run or climb. No food or water was seen in any enclosure and it was a really hot day we were there. I have been to many zoos where animals get excited for food, but these animals fought each other to get food from us as if they were starving. I wish there was a way to get this place shut down and the animals moved somewhere they can be treated better and thrive.

I would give no stars if I could! I wish I had read reviews before going. I'm shocked that this place has been allowed to remain open! Absolutely disgusted over the state of these poor animals. Not only are the enclosures dirty, tiny and rundown, they're also lacking anything to engage the animals. No trees for the monkeys, some of them are in sheds indoors, the bears have either muddy water, concrete or about a 6 foot cage of mud to live in, the lions have a small concrete rundown cage with no way to see the sun. The animals look so unhappy. I'm contacting PETA to see if there is anything they can do. I'm including pics of the grounds, enclosures and animals.

My family went here the week of July 10th. The reviews online made me very skeptical about what we were going to see. My son had his heart set on going so we gave it a chance. I think that the employees really care about the animals. You can tell that the majority of the animals are well fed and cared for correctly. You can purchase feed at the register to give to the animals and you can definitely tell that the animals are used to that. The animals are really cute. We loved how the peaco*cks just roamed free!My first area of concern is that the zoo does need some repairs. Some of the buildings are run down and it could use some TLC. My second issue is that the map isn’t the easiest to read and you can end up going in a bunch of circles. My third problem is that it’s called a zoo but there are a ton of goats - all different kinds that you see. I would say that the majority of animals are goats. They are adorable though. Finally, it is advertised to see tigers but there were no tigers to see. That was disappointing. It was supposed to be one of the last animals we saw and then there were none. It was a let down.

Visited last week for the first time, had my 8mo daughter & my 14yo neice & we had a lot of fun! The ladies in the front were pleasant! Hand feeding the animals was great & the peaco*cks roaming freely was a sight! The only thing is the SC heat makes for a short visit diring the summer if your not properly packed! All animals (besides the monkeys honestly) looked well kept, just hot!! The big birds were my favorite!! Definitely something we will be back to enjoy!

After reading reviews we weren't expecting much, but it actually turned out to be a pretty cool experience! The zoo is a little run down, but they had more animals than I expected; the lions and bear were a surprise. You could also feed most of the animals. Don't expect a meticulously landscaped and paved park with state-of-the- art exhibits. You will do quite a bit of walking on dirt paths with tree roots along the way.

Beautiful zoo. You get the opportunity to pet so many more types of animals than a standard zoo or petting farm. The bears exhibit was sadly small but all of the other exhibits were large and the animals looked very happy! Feed is cheap and well worth it.

I read the reviews and paid attention to the negative reviews but went anyway. 1) Do the hábitat.for the monkeys, bears, and lions seem to small but later research show they meet FDA standards. 2) Is some items run down? Yes but all in all the property is maintainedIn conclusión do yourself a favor and visit. More visitors means more money to upgrade and renovado. While I was there the staff was doing routi e maintenance and even went out and took pictures of the peaco*cks with babies that were walking freely around the property. The zoo only got a 4 stars because of the few exhibirse that needed upgrading

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(1561)

3.5

(575)

8500 Enterprise Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588, USA

Absolutely stunning! The Riverwalk trail is easy and beautiful! Its a nice stroll right along the water. It so peaceful, a great place to walk your dog, or fish.

Very nice place. My family and I really enjoyed having picnic 🧺🧺 there among squirrels, birds and people riding their boats. I'd strongly recommend this place to MB visitors.

We were visiting Myrtle Beach and decided to make the trip to the Conway Riverwalk. This is a beautiful spot, a decent walk, early in the morning. It was really nice how you weaved in and out close to the water, marina and all of the gardens.There was plenty of parking, and it was easy to navigate. A great spot to check out.

Beautiful walkway. Flat walkway for easy walking or ambling. Nice are for people with pets on a leash. Open, spacious parking. Gorgeous views of the river. Spacious forestry. Nice place to take a break.

Lovely spot to walk. The Riverwalk is well maintained and easy. Much shorter than expected but still pleasant.There are a couple of docks to be able to launch kayaks into the river. The river is very long and goes to the Atlantic Ocean.Nice benches to sit and enjoy watching boats go by. There is a restaurant on the walk. It was closed when we were there. Other restaurants are close by.

Such a beautiful place! We will definitely be back as we spotted a restaurant there that we would love to try because the food smelled amazing.Plenty of spots where you can just sit on a bench whether it's to take in the scenery or you just need to rest.The later it got the more kids were on it though (around 5pm) the ones with the scooters were mostly polite & would let you know if they were coming up behind you. There were kids on bicycles racing though and almost ran into my mom & I, as well as some others. I don't really think the bicycles or scooters should be allowed for safety reasons. The bicycles were going so fast they kept sliding even as they were trying to stop, if it would've been someone older who couldn't have moved out of the way as fast they definitely would've gotten hit & knocked over.This really is a beautiful place with information signs all around the walkway.My advice would be to go in the early evening, if you go later just be careful.They do allow camping (I spotted it on an info sign).

Very nice river walk. Not long at all, about .25 mile. But nicely done. A couple of sculptures on the way. Gators and snakes. But wouldn’t drive out here just for the river walk.

Conway has been doing so many great things lately and taking a stroll along the Riverwalk and through downtown has become a weekly event. During the holidays seasons especially is the time to go look at all the great decorations the town and businesses put up.

I drove all the way from the CSRA just to see this. Nice sights and peaceful environment around the water. I was able to get a run in starting at the riverwalk and running down nearby Elm Street into a beautiful neighborhood draped in Spanish Moss. Simple beauty, yet so much to do and see at the riverwalk itself or in nearby downtown Conway.

A really great place to take a stroll either in the daytime or before or after dinner. The boardwalk style walkway is very well kept and a nice addition to the beautiful city of Conway. Photo opportunities of the bridge and waterway were great, even on a rainy day. Most of the walkway is wheelchair accessible too.

Conway river walk and Conway historic district, was a great day trip to see the haunted streets and decorations. Very fun to walk around and explore. Give it a try I highly recommend the visit!

Beautifully restored downtown area! The Riverwalk is lovely at night. Public Restrooms are available along the walk.

Conway is such a quaint little town and the Riverwalk is always so peaceful and beautiful! We make a trip there every year just to walk and enjoy! It pet friendly!

Nice quiet place, squirrels are very friendly. Clean area with 1/2 mile walking loop

It is a really beautiful place to walk.. I was very impressed how pretty it was.. Conway has done a beautiful job of making their little town welcoming..

A lovely waterfront visit. A bit short yet very beautiful.

Went here on a Friday evening to see the Christmas lights. We were not disappointed. The downtown was very festive. Most windows had holiday displays, then they had a drive-through light area whisch is $2 per person again, worth the drive. If you are in the area, you have to stop.

A beautiful place for a walk, the walk is not that long though. Nice view of the river and the forest, sky looks amazing, easy to find with lots of free parking spaces. Highly recommended.

Mostly beautiful scenery at the river. A lot of trash was piled at the docking area. A lot of history was learned. The Spanish moss, the trees, and the river made for a beautiful 85 degree day. Everyone spoke and was friendly. Thank you Conway SC.

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4.5

(202)

2nd Ave, Conway, SC 29526, USA