40 Best Stops Between Cape May and Yellowstone National Park (2024)

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Great place for young kids. Lots of rides and half the park has water-related activities. Would advise going early or later in the day (opening time or after 3). Otherwise kids will enjoy. Cute parade of all the Sesame Street characters. Check pricing and perhaps bring your own snacks and water.

Worth the time spent for quality family memories! Amazing staff and family care center for moms. Enjoyed all the toddler rides and water park areas! Great time watching the afternoon parade. Character meet and greet photos were fun too! Did not feel rushed or anything. It was a delight for the kids!

We had a great day! We came on a Friday (before memorial day), not too crowded, lots to do for my 2.5 year old. We packed some snacks and drinks & skipped lunch with elmo bc I heard the food is bad and she is a picky eater. My daughter waited in line twice to meet elmo/abby & do a photo (about 20-30 min wait). She also got to meet Bert & Ernie and big bird twice (10 min wait). We met cookie monster once. She got to ride every ride she wanted more than once and spent about 2 hours in the sand/splash pad. She loved the parade! Very enjoyable day! We bought tickets on sale around black friday 🙂

Wonderful place for a whole day family outing with lots of activities for everyone. The Sesame Street Parade was wonderful. My 8 years old daughter enjoyed all the rides. The water park is wonderful. The walking area surrounding the water area was very rocky, it hurts. I would request the park authority to look into this matter. Rest all I like everything about this theme park.

We love Sesame Place! There are rides and roller coasters for everyone. My kids feel safe tuning around the place and enjoy all the rides because they are kid friendly! A few things I would change is the food as it truly sucks and it is overpriced; for the admission price the park charges the food should be better. Also the candy they gave for Halloween war poor in comparison to your regular trick or treat!

We had a great time here with a 3 yr old. Staff was enthusiastic, we didn’t encounter a single grumpy employee. The performers at the parade were wonderful, they put on a great show while keeping kids safe and entertained. If you come on a weekday, the lines are short (if there at all) and the park is less crowded. The park was also notably clean and well-kept, none of the rides appeared to be run-down.Here’s a tip: BRING YOUR OWN FOOD. You cannot take it into the park. However, you can leave the park and come back (they stamp your wrist) and they have an area of picnic tables and umbrellas just outside by the preferred parking. Bring your own food and keep it in your car, the park is so compact that’s it’s very easy to head back to your car, even with little ones! Food prices were HIGH inside of the park, $12 for a hot dog, $7 for a pretzel…just a few examples.Also check out their season passes, especially if you’re coming with a group. The gold pass gives you what is essentially 5 tickets (the pass holder plus 4 guests a season) for exactly half the cost.

Great place for toddlers. You can easily do the entire park in 3- 4hrs. Its not as big as disneypark. Great activity for toddlers. Best time to go is in summers with longer park hours to make most of it.

Adorable place! Took my niece and nephew and they loved it. There’s a program for every season which I think it awesome. Y’all, it’s PRICEY (food, souvenirs,etc) but the kids LOVED IT.

Today started off very well even though it was light rain and kind of chilly. Upon arrival we asked the staff if the park would remain open and they said yes. The park opened at 10 and around 1:3 they advised the park was closing, there was no lightning no thundering and no additional explanation. Staff advised all guest to either request for a sunny day pass via the app or website or venture to customer service in the front of the park. I went to customer service since I had already purchased parking and a reserve space for the 3pm parade. Manager Zach refunded my parking and the reserved space for the parade but without the tax so it didn't match the price it was purchased for and he could not provide an explanation why. He just said that's how it is & when I asked to speak to another manager, Zach Advised he was the only person I can speak to. I just said OK and I knew at that point I was just gonna need to contact Corporate to provide them some clear feedback on the experience. I am from Georgia and visiting family in Virginia. I decided to take my Little to Sesame Street for the day which is a 4 1/2, so you can imagine how disappointed I am to have only been park for less than two hours and not only not receive a refund appropriately but given a sunny day pass option. I did advise to Zach that sunny day pass is not equivalent for this type of situation, since the weather did not impact the park, closing, the park chose to close on their own, without any additional explanation. But from the looks of it, it was due to lack of staff. There was no thunder or no lightning and the rain actually stopped at 12:30. anyone thinking about going to Sesame Street try the Florida location. Longhorn Location is not worth the money nor the lack of customer service, under construction rides, ill prepared staff, and so on and so on. I truly expected better.

Overall a good experience for the children. Neither of my children religiously watch Sesame Street - however, they are familiar with the characters and enjoyed the character experiences.The line for security to enter the park was long but moving. We had “Magic Queue” passes to pick up in the Welcome Center upon arrival and the line was not moving. We ended up going to pick them up in the “Guest Relations” office where the line was moving along more steadily.We visited on a day where many of the water park attractions were not opened yet re slides. I believe the children would have enjoyed it more if the slides were open. The layout of the water attractions versus rides is very “unique” and they are in several different sections versus one designated spot.We enjoyed the Dining with Elmo event as it was extremely kid friendly and the kids were freely able to jump about, dance, and move without it feeling as though they needed to be seated the entire time. The food is extremely casual but it was good.The Parade on Main Street fills up very quickly and there are very few shaded areas. The pavement gets extremely hot so bring a towel or blanket and plenty of water.

Very nice experience. Sesame place was very clean. Very busy and very popular. It was 95 degrees and the water park was amazing. The sprinklers and shallow pool areas are nice for kids and adults to relax. There are changing areas and plenty of bathrooms. They have special sensory rooms for anyone who needs them. The bathrooms are freezing cold especially nice when it is very hot outside. The bathrooms are clean. The staff are friendly. The parade was nice and fun and entertaining. During the week it's about 13 minutes long. On the weekend it's longer at 30 minutes with more entertainment according to a friend who stayed over the weekend in their sesame place hotel. It's nice and strict here. Security is strict here and keeps the park safer. The preferred parking attendant was very nice and friendly and helped me by directing me to a good spot. Upon entering you see New Jersey police standing by keeping law and order. Overall the park is nice and clean. Come early to beat the crowds. Good place for the kids to play and socialize. The park is handicap accessible in all forms. Special needs children friendly environment. I would recommend this place.

My kids love this place. Prices are reasonable compared to others in the same category. Bring sunscreen. Lots of walking. Water attractions close at 6 pm. Then last parade at 7pm and closes at 8. Early enough to get the kids whined down before bed. There are many shows and opportunities for the kids to meet (visually) their favorite characters. Plenty of water fun. Some rides for older kids. My 13 year old has been coming since age 6 and she still enjoys it. Download the app for maps and hours/schedule of activities. Highly recommend.

Wow, what a fun time for the family! The themeing is well done and the kids rides are great fun. Hot day? Enjoy one of the several pools, water slides or the lazy river. Bring a towel!

What an amazing experience. We went to all Disney and Universal Parks in Florida, but this cute park is very nice and relaxed. Very good for younger kids, no long lines, different types of activities.

Sesame Place is awesome for younger kids (and their adults!) It is low key and relaxed. There are lines but they are relatively short especially compared to other amusem*nt parks. It wasn't especially busy but it was a weekday.There are water rides intermixed with dry rides and it doesn't seem to matter what order you do them in. Everyone there is in swimming suits the entire time. There are water zones where kids can play. There are water slides, and 2 roller coasters. The wooden coaster is the only ride I saw that you have to be a certain height to ride. All of the other rides smaller kids can ride with an adult.There are a ton of photo ops and the characters walk around the sesame street buildings. They have a photo card that photographers will scan & take your pictures. You can buy them at a kiosk but most will let you take a picture with your phone or they will even take it for you.The food... is expensive! And very limited. I would recommend bringing a water bottle (they do have water fountains where you can fill them up at.

This is a great place for the kids to have a fun time. We visited and 7 hours went so fast it was unbelievable. So much fun!! My one problem was the staff at the food center big birds burgers. Look for 4 kids and 2 adults it was $114 for chicken nugs fries and a drink for each of us. You can not bring any food inside. The girls serving the food at the pickup counter at least 3 I interacted with were so RUDE it was unbelievable! For paying all that money you deserve a smile and a response not just a mean stare. Even rude to my kid when he asked for BBQ SAUCE. they are young prob don’t make much but just be kind and if u are miserable find another job. Other then that a co*ke bottle is $6! They take absolutely no CASH anymore. I would not visit again but it is a nice day trip outing for the family. The characters are very nice and patient with the kids. Water and park are extremely clean!

Good day trip for young kids under 10 years old. There are plenty of rides and wait time was reasonable (under 10 min on long weekend). There are several rides which need swim suit; so plan accordingly.The shows were not so great; like story reading was very short and not that interactive.The food selection was limited but you will find pizza, burger and fries. The queue for lunch was over 20 min. You can bring your own snacks to save time.The parade at 3 pm was good, you need to plan ahead for a good spot.Overall a good place for kids

First of all, I love this place! I have been loving this place ever since I was about 4.Parades are Fantastic!They get you to move and groove every now and then.The Character's Include(That I saw on most recent visit for meet in greets) Elmo, Count(excited about), Rudolph (Holiday exclusive),Big Bird,and Bert and Ernie.I am very happy with this choice of characters for the day.We(my family)has time to see them all!Shows are Marvelous!But,I recommend the characters should interact with the kids more and not interact on only the front row.Rides are amazing 😍!Love them!!I recommend this place for 2 and up!Rides for all ages and groups.I come here multiple times a year even though it is a long ride from my home.TOTALLY WORTH IT!!!If they let me I would give this place a million out of 5 stars :).(I have showed pictures of the characters along with this review)

06/22/24-I would recommend not wasting time and money coming here. Don't bother. Sesame Place has definately fallen off. We have been coming here for years and I must say we are very disappointed. The park cost is excessive specially the parking $ 35 is ridiculous but that's not the worst part driving here to find out that only 2 water rides were open was frustrating. Not only that but in their site as you can see on the Pic it only stated 1 ride would be closed. But if you look at the water slide pics there is no water in those rides meaning it looks like they won't even open for the season.

If you’re in the Philadelphia area, this may be a place you want to check out! Especially if you have little kids. It’s like being transported into a different world. Expect long lines everywhere! It’s especially brutal if you’re going in the summer because there aren’t too many shady spots to sit at. The rides are pretty meek because the primary audience is the seven and under crowd. The one big miss is the quality of the restaurants - The stuff you get is basically fried garbage. Nothing fresh or Flavorful… Fried chicken, fries, greasy pizza, greasy burgers… And the lines for the food, especially around the lunchtime aren’t managed efficiently. There is a mobile ordering option, but half the vegetarian items we were looking for including salads, and the impossible burger were not available via the app. And be prepared to cough up a pretty pretty for everything. If you feel nostalgic about Sesame Street then This is the place for you. But if you are looking for thrilling rides and good grub this place is far from it! Most of the thrilling rides were also shut down the day we went.

The place is very nice and fun for kids. Tickets are cheaper if purchased online. Food prices are high inside the park, but you can bring your own food and leave it in the car in the parking lot, and you can exit and re-enter the park without any issues. Preferred parking costs $53 and general parking costs $32 (the difference in price also includes the distance), and the preferred parking area has tables for eating, whereas the general parking area does not.

This is the best place to go in summer, with amusem*nt facilities and water parks. There will be a parade at 3：00pm，So you have to take a seat in advance. There are also restaurants, hamburgers and hot dogs in the park.

Overall, this is a great place to spend a day with a young child; I’d suggest like 2-8 year olds with some flexibility for a bit younger and older. The rides accommodated many ages, and adults were able to ride with kids. The water park areas are a highlight, which had many fun and safe ways to climb and play in the water.I can’t give 5 stars because of how poorly the parking entrance and park security entrance are organized. It shouldn’t take an hour to park a car and take a stroller into the park. They had only 2 people at the parking booths ($35 for general parking), and one line for most people to be security screened. And signage around these areas was almost non-existent.

Had a great time with family. The dine with elmo and friends add on is entirely worth it. Foods decent, all you want, air conditioned, inside, plenty of time with characters, show and games for the kids was awesome. Im just saying you cant eat there for the price of the dine with elmo and friends as a family, plus you get the characters and show. Water features fun and clean, bummer about the closed kiddie slides, and we werent able to prepay parking. The kid at the gate was definitely scamming the park, (they dont take cash, but i parked for 20 dollars cash) only other complaint is general cost of any extras or souvenirs (little outrageous) but hey, we had a great day and would return.

Had a great time, kids enjoyed themselves. As well as a few adults. I was very impressed with the parade, the hard work that was put into the performance shows, as well as all the other shows. Excellent job.Downside the way, consumers revert cash to a card, then charge 5% in the process.

Sesame Place Philadelphia is an absolute gem for families with young children. Every visit is filled with laughter, joy, and endless opportunities for our kids to simply be kids.As members with passes, we've had the pleasure of experiencing all that Sesame Place has to offer, and it never fails to exceed our expectations. Recently, we attended the unveiling of the newly-redone merry-go-round, and it was a delight to see the excitement on our children's faces as they experienced the revamped attraction.From the thrilling rides to the entertaining shows and character interactions, there's never a dull moment at Sesame Place. It's a place where our kids can let loose, explore, and create unforgettable memories.Overall, Sesame Place Philadelphia is a haven for family fun and adventure. We cherish every moment spent here and look forward to many more great times ahead.

Overall good experience. Arrived right when the gates opened at 1pm on a Sunday and got right in. Only reason for 4 out of 5 ⭐️ at 1 point we did wait almost 30 minutes for a rather large souvenir cup to arrive which we paid for and the park was promoting. Should have been readily available but clearly the lady behind the snack stand was not prepared or given the proper cups to be sold.Other than that highly recommend.

An amazing experience! Who doesn't love Sesame Street! It was orderly and super clean. Even though it's "off season" right now, there's still so much to see and do. Buying tickets on- line is a breeze. The park is Cashless so bring a card. You can also convert your cash to a temporary debit card while you're there, they have kiosks available. They have everything to accommodate everyone. It's great. They even have Sensory areas. As far as I could see there are only Gender Specific bathrooms, though. Plenty of parking, too. The day can be rather expensive so plan a budget. Lol (One clothing patch cost me $23.00 but it was worth it) Have a funtastic time!

We are season pass holders and have been to Sesame Place twice this summer. On both occasions most of the water attractions were closed for the entire day. On the website not all rides were listed as closed. It stated attraction availability is subject to change without notice. Today, on a hot, sunny Sunday we waited around thirty minutes to enter the park. We went to check in at the welcome center for the passport to summer where we waited about another twenty plus minutes before waking away because the line wasn’t moving and only one employee was working. We proceeded to Big Bird’s Rambling River which was the only ride that we rode for the day. Elmo’s Surf n’ Slide was closed again so we proceeded to the back of the park. Elmo ‘s Silly Splashy Slides and Abby’s Fairy Falls were closed again as well. We didn’t bother to check if the slides on the Count’s Splash Castle were open or not. Honker Dinger Derby is still in pieces. The soda machines at the back of the park had no sweetener. We went to the gift shop to redeem our Sesame cash and were told that we had to make two separate transactions and that it is no longer combinable. We bought sunglasses and found out when we got home that they were defective. We waited in one line at the front of the park for the free popcorn that we had earned only to learn that they didn’t pop a new batch. We went to the other stand and waited in line. When we got to the register we were told that he could not accept the coupon that we had printed because it was an incorrect location. Apparently it was only redeemable at Plaza 1 where they hadn’t popped any fresh popcorn. After spending over $300 on season passes, I can tell you that disappointed is a huge understatement. I will not be recommending Sesame Place to anyone in the near future. And to those thinking of visiting soon, most of the water attractions that are geared for children older than toddlers may be closed. Good luck to those who plan to see the attractions that are posted on the website.

Amazing place for a complete family fun with young kids. They have many drives which are young kid friendly. The splash pool are an amazing attraction for the kids. The place can be crowded so be prepared to wait for the drives. The food is expensive but that is expected. Plan ahead and book your tickets online in advance to avoid waiting in queues.

I am disappointed in purchasing season tickets but can’t seem to access member benefits as well do anything on the app or website. This will be the last year my family are members because I don’t see the benefits but rather the headaches that comes with trying to make reservations or even receiving discounted tickets online. When we get the park, the line for members and guest services are always so long. If the app can actually do what it needs to do, then so much time wasted could be avoided. This is a huge corporation and to not invest properly into the families that supports the parks are beyond me. First off, start with hiring software engineers that can actually make the app and website run better. There shouldn’t be so many issues with little things because it holds up the guest services lines. And there should be better food options, I’m not asking for 5 star restaurants quality but food that at least taste good and not like frozen dinners. I have had dine with Elmo foods and yes, it’s better than the other fast food Options that are in the park. Either way, I am looking for a more enjoyable park experience and not being a season ticket holder that rather not come to the park at all.

Sesame Place Philadelphia is awsome & I absolutely love coming here throughout the season!!They have something for everyone from rides, shows, meet & greets & the parades which are awesome!!!Dine with Elmo & friends is such an amazing dinning experience!! While it's expensive: I believe it's absolutely worth it especially when it's an all-you can eat buffet plus the characters come see you at your table for close interactions as well put on a great show to entertain the guests & I would definitely recommend it when visiting!!!The meet & greets is wonderful! You're never too big or small for furry hugs & the Sesame Street friends are all spectacular!!!Lastly the Sesame Street parades: they're spectacular especially when the music is upbeat, fun & all your favorite Sesame Street friends come down the street spreading joy, fun & laughter to everyone!!

Great place for kids ...would have given 5 Stars if any of the water slides were open. My kids were disappointed to know that all water slides were closed or not open yet. should have atleast informed during tickets sale. we purchased Platinum season pass and we will definitely try to visit again when water slides open up.

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So much history is tucked away in this historic town. Visitors can feel the fabric of American society being woven as they navigate through the relics of time. Paid tickets into the independence hall and the liberty bell not required after 5pm.

Must do if you go to Philadelphia. We went early on a weekday morning soon after it opened and experienced really no wait other than getting our pictures with the bell. Some decent historical information to see before you get to the bell. Without a large crowd, it really doesn’t take much time to check this out at all. No tickets or admission fee required. Just walk up and go in.

If you're in Philadelphia, make sure to visit this place. Depends on the time and day you visit, it could be crowded, but the line moves quickly. Before reaching the Bell, it's a good idea to read some intriguing historical information. The surrounding area is also quite nice.

This is nice place lots of history, the Liberty Bell star of show. The wait was about 15 minutes and they made sure to move the line very quickly this was an amazing experience to see not just “Is Liberty Bell”. But the history of the Bell and what it means just as Americans, But to others from the other parts of the world. It is something for everyone to see and take how lucky you are to live in the United States.

The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is an essential historical site. The exhibit provides informative displays about the bell's history and its significance as a symbol of American independence. The bell itself is an impressive sight, and the atmosphere is respectful and reflective. Visiting is straightforward, with typically short wait times. Overall, it’s a must-see for anyone interested in American history. And it is free!

Wow the best thing ever! You enter through security which you have to take of your (sweater,bag/purse,mobile phones and any belongings in your pockets) and once you walk in there is a sort of exhibit that you can walk through . Then the liberty bell is great!!!

It's been a very long time since I've been to the Liberty Bell, certainly prior to 2003 when they built the new building. The new exhibit was stunning - the layout was easy to follow, there was so much to read and learn, and they had a good mix of audio/visual to plain reading. Such an important part of our nation's history!

Pros:Historical significanceEducational exhibitsInteractive displaysClean and well-maintained facilitiesConvenient locationCons:Can be crowded, especially on weekendsLines can be long, especially during peak timesOverall, I would highly recommend the Liberty Bell to anyone interested in American history. The bell itself is a powerful symbol of freedom and democracy, and the exhibits and displays do a great job of explaining its history and significance. The interactive displays are also a lot of fun, and they help to make learning about history more engaging.

Had an amazing time here. So much to learn about our history.You do not need a reservation. You are subject to inspection before entering the building.There are many postings outside the building to give you more history on the site.Take the entire family. Read what a posted don’t just take pics.

Very fun to see this historic artifact. Really like that you can see it very well from outside the building. We were there after hours so still being able to see the bell 🔔 so we’ll lit was a nice surprise!

Very cool place to go check out if you're in the area. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. Very educational and cool at the same time!! There is an upstairs where you can have a bite to eat and it has a great view. The bathrooms were very clean and family friendly.

The amount of history enveloped in this, Liberty Bell is unfathomable.This place is busy at all times of the day, so you can expect at least a 15 minute wait. To see the bell itself, there are no tickets required. Simply join the line and go through security before you are able to see it.The exhibit is pretty nice, and it is incredible to see the bell itself.I highly recommend going across the street to the visitor center for even more exhibits and videos.

06/20/23 - short line, not particularly busy, weather was perfect.I love the preservation of history! It was equally viewable all the way around. Plenty to read and look at while standing in line to see the bell itself! Make the time, I was in and out in less than 30 minutes. There was not much of a line at all. Total time in and out was less than an hour.

Awesome and historic part of town. The line was crazy to get in to the Liberty Bell, so we were content to see it through the window. The grounds are free of charge so that was easy to do.

The entire Historic District should be explored on foot only. The building in which the Liberty Bell is showcased is nice with a lawn and the experience starts with a history and significance of this great bell and how it was a symbol for liberty and freedom not just for Americans, but for many global situations.The entire trip at Liberty Bell would take about 40 minutes to an hour, culminating with a few moments at the Bell itself.Your trip to Philadelphia is not complete without this.

Visit the iconic symbol of freedom at no cost. Independence Mall is home to the renowned Liberty Bell. You can view the bell's back without waiting in line. Note: Expect airport-style security for tours around Independence Mall.

wow...had an excellent experience reading about the whole history of the place, the bell, US Independence and so much more. definitely a must go stop! bags get checked so just bring a small one if needed. the Independence Centre next door is a good place to stop for restrooms as there are none at the Liberty Bell side, as well as souvenirs and other info.

Free admission to view the Liberty Bell, no tickets required. You are subjected to inspection before entering the building and guards are present at regular interval and you’re required to keep distance from the Bell.You will see a lot of history boards before viewing the Bell. This is a self guided tour. The line may look like it’s long, but it will move quickly once you get past the inspections to get in.This place is well worth the visit to see a part of our Nations history.

Excellent FREE piece of American History to explore. They have lots of plaques inside the visitors center describing how the bell was made, when it rang, where its traveled to, how the crack was formed, and more. Across the street from Independence Hall, close to George Washington’s old home, and right next to the Visitors Center, there’s lots to do in this little area!

Great FREE experience. No ticket required. The line moves really fast and there’s a ton of interesting information about the bell and how it was used initially and as a symbol by other groups fighting for freedom. Highly recommend.

So, we went on a Wednesday & it looks like the schools do their field trips on Wednesdays too, just like NYC. The line was really long. You can see the bell from the outside windows, but you can't see the crack. You can get tickets (free) but it doesn't look like that will help with the line to get in. There is a lot of information to read all around so there is a lot to learn. The grounds are beautiful and full of interesting information to read at every turn

I recently visited the Liberty Bell and had a wonderful experience. The historical significance and the well-organized exhibits made it a memorable visit. Highly recommended for anyone interested in history.

I always get mixed feelings when I view stuff like this. I appreciate the fact that they are preserving history, but I don't feel that it's being done respectfully. There's way too much emphasis on the slavery part of it all. From pictures to videos. Constantly pushing the narrative of that's who we are. Consistently showcasing people of color in a negative and destitute state, rather than showing our accomplishments and triumphs, regardless of the attacks that are still presented on us today.I am disappointed in the lack of representation of my people and the whitewashing of history. Downplaying the vicious role that was and is still being orchestrated today by those who created the battle for justice.

I love all the history here. I was in complete awe with everything around this attraction. Loved it you don’t need tickets to see the liberty bell

Free and such a fun visit! Great to get there right at 9 am when opening if you can and head to the back for the bell itself with beautiful view out of independence hall. Especially lovely this time of year with the tulips in the background!

This requires tickets. You can purchase the day you are there or even while standing in front of building. We were there in off season though so availability may differ in summer months. It’s about 45 minutes and you see 2 rooms. Standing only and 4 steps. If you love History, you will enjoy.

This is a free and very well kept historical site featuring the Liberty Bell. They host many educational videos to teach the history of the country, the area and of course the world famous Liberty Bell. The self tours are free and quick, but there is much history to see in the surrounding areas as well.

Very cool! So much great information in this FREE admission National Park - no tickets required! we had no idea the significance to so many people over the years - not just a Revolution era relic! It was about a 15 minute wait to get in - super helpful and knowledgeable park rangers - must visit :)

Was here as a kid when I lived in Philly. The history of this location still amazes me. The bell tour is free. Just make sure you don't being anything bad since you have to cross security

It’s cool to see but underwhelming. Thankfully it’s free, so points there!! It’s cool the view of independence hall right in the back but you really don’t spend more than like 5 minutes here. I attached the picture of the bell, that’s basically it y’all. Also they had high security here but the people working there were knowledgeable on Philadelphia history.

Our visit to Philadelphia was in January and winter. The weather was expected to be cold and the museum offered a nice place to warm up for our adventure to visit the historical artifact. Staff was friendly, you do go through security so be prepared to accommodate the security team. It was a nice display of history and easy access for all. Free Admission.

Would be better if it was outside. Its a literal tourist trap. Cant really get too close to look at it without interrupting someones photo. The idea of it is nice. The history is nice. Its just too crowded.

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I was a VIP here invited to attend the celebrity boxing match between Sugar Shane Mosley and Viking Samurai David Kurzhal and among the celebrities were Hollywood Raider director Sheldon Lettich of such films as Bloodsport and many others also including director of warrior Island James Jefferson and many other directors producers and actors and celebrity boxers

DO NOT SUPPORT!!! My brother and I came here to have some fun and grab a bite to eat. We were playing in high limit and cashed out however unlike most casinos any free play you transfer stays on the machine even if you pull your card out. We came immediately back and another player had sat down and used the free play. Not only did he admit it he was quite rude about it. At first security was more than happy to help us promising action Shane not only was it wrong but they did not tolerate this type of behavior especially because it was on camera and there were no questions. Then to upper level managers got involved and everything changed we were told it was our fault and no action will be taken. I understand claiming abandoned stop play however if it was reversed we would have been kicked out and banned for life and police would be involved this is what we were told. I am not a high roller here I very rarely if ever come here however I am at three other casinos I encourage everyone to never come and support that kind of behavior what is wrong is wrong and shouldn't matter if you have money or not. Supporting that type of behavior leads to broken societies where cash out weights character. If it is wrong for one is wrong for all. The other two security guards apologized profusely saying they really wish they could do something. I thank them both and told them that I respected their character however I have no respect for their bosses and will not put a single dollar into any slot and I suggest you do the same.

Decent casino, multiple floors. I wish they had more multiple machine and maybe more security. You have people sitting and not spending/ gambling, occupying seats for the slot machines.

It was a nice atmosphere. The smoking really wasn't that bad, and I went on a Friday night. The staff was really nice, so it was a nice night out with no issues. I would definitely go there again. It was more of a setting for the older folks, but it didn't bother me. Kind of made it that more enjoyable to be there.

Nice casino to watch ⌚️ horse 🐎 races lots of slot machines. The place needs a good cleaning. Nothing is worse then sitting in a restaurant 🍴 looking through dirty windows - it's an appetite killer to see junk on the inside of the windows. The food is so so the drinks are good. The outside sitting area is nice. The views from the garage are amazing. It's good if you like to watch harness racing. I will add pictures later

Several of my team mates and friends shot pool in the APA (American Pool Assoc.) when we have our finals at Harrah's Casino. We had an amazing time.

My husband and I decided to visit Harrah's in Chester, Sunday, April 3. We wanted to have lunch there and do a little gambling. Lunch was tasty and we had a very nice server who went out of her way to accommodate our requests. The slots were extremely cold and we quickly lost a lot more money than expected. We were there for only two hours and don't plan to return anytime soon. They do have a large number of interesting machines and the casino was packed so some people must be having better luck than we did.

Slots didn't pay like you might think. Sad that a walk into the restroom only to find a crack pipe laying on the wall urinal.. made the trip and time spent feeling not very safe

Great atmosphere, excellent variety of slots, almost every machine I played provided a positive experience being that I either won a couple hundred or broke even. My only complaint is that it was my first time visiting and unfortunately I couldn't get a player rewards card during the hours I was in the casino so I missed out on some promos. All in all, excellent time and I Highly recommend checking it out, I'll definitely go back.

I love this place. The staff are super friendly and the environment is very clean. Even though you lose your money here, since it’s a Casino, it’s still a great joy!Remember… casinos don’t make money on winners!

I love Harrah’s (as you can tell by my other reviews) but this location does not have a hotel and when you order drinks, they only arrive 1 out of ten times. I recommend making the drive down to Harrah’s Atlantic City. You will have a much better experience, in my opinion.

I take my grandfather here sometimes when he wants to get out. He doesn’t get a chance to do fun things much any more but the casino is always very clean, all the games usually on and working, and a laid back atmosphere (we go at like 1030am). He enjoys playing the slots and it’s a good memory I will keep of him.

Came in to eat at the noodle bar and it was closed even though the website said the hours and they were to be open. We went to the tavern and sat at the bar. Typical bar food but the French onion soup was really good. Not salty at all and super hot. The bartender Craig was awesome and accommodating to us. We had the cheese steak, quesadilla, soup and the burger. All good

Great Time ! Their new hottest hostess is on fire #Awesome.. Keep Shining! Harrah keep up the good work.

Was very disappointed to have not enjoyed myself here. The place was like a ghost town! The machines were even quiet! I did however enjoy the hot wings. Not to mention that I had to pay for drinks while gambling. I guess I assumed all casinos gave free drinks while losing your cash🤣😂

I visited the casino on Dec.30 and the only reason I would visit again is because of Mr Blackard (security). He was kind, friendly and attentive of my needs. I really am appreciative of his willingness to help, listen and assist me during my visit. He desires recognition by all means.. Lastly, the amenities were truly lacking, ex: no floor attendants were available to even serve beverages, no cafe was open to purchase food items , and the vending machines were not working . It seems that this casino is not accommodating to people, especially when you drive over 90 miles to visit I’m 🙏🏾 things will improve!!!

I just enjoyed a restaurant for a Phillycheese steak sandwich 🥪 that I been wanting to enjoy for a long time now. It was fantastic. I always enjoy a good meal, thank 👏 you harris, if you place is rocking, ill come and knocking! Wonderful place, wonderful food...... VERY GOOD FOOD.

Area surrounding is a little 👀 but horse track is good !

Lots of security and helpful staff didn't have to wait long for a beverage Quiet Not a lot of chaos Some entertaining characters Overall good experience

They were not busy today and had better luck this time with the slots. I love how you can donate your winnings to charity. It also does different charities. Last time it was for domestic abuse and this time to the seniors in Chester! I think that's awesome.

The race track opens next month. That will probably help the casino a lot!!

Seven stars is a bait and switch scam. I had 200k tier credits and mgmt took away my seven stars status because I gained a majority of my tier credits betting sports.‘You can’t have these chicken fingers unless you lose a million a year.’Sleep well, execs. There is a greater power waiting to judge you.

I’ve been to a few casinos and this is without a doubt the worst casino I have been to. The slot I was playing on broke and it took over 20 minutes to get someone to help despite the place being essentially empty. They removed my player card and lost me a tier credit while being rude and not apologizing for anything. No drink comps as well at the casino bars, which is essentially unheard of in Pennsylvania. Many of the slot and video poker machines had buttons that don’t work. Save yourself the trouble and go to DelPark.

Fun and casual casino with, friendly and happy staff attending your wants. Numerous up-to-date gaming machines live race track, and long-play winnings are frequent.

We went at 8pm on a Friday night. The place was dead. I'm pretty sure that the prisoners residing in the adjacent correctional complex had more fun then we did.The entire place reeks of stale cigarette smoke, until you get to the smoking section which I can't believe is even still a thing in 2024.The "crowd" was geriatric, slovenly, and rough. I've been to hospitals that were less depressing. And it was unnervingly quiet. Which made the really terrible music more audible.Not an enjoyable experience in the slightest.

Used to love going here. Hadn't been there in a long time. Very disappointed. The smoke was horrible. It smelled terrible. People were smoking at NO smoking machines and not one employee said a thing. So many machines are old and don't work well. Everyone was complaining that the machines do not pay out anything. So many buttons on the slots were unreadable. I will be going elsewhere next time.

Had a good time, hadn't been there in years. Everything was closed upon arrival & they recently removed some of the games I like & they're under construction, but ALL & ALL it was a fun 😊

You can go there for more than just gambling. They have restaurants and its a cool place to watch sports on the big screens. They also have a replica bell like the one in citizens bank park that rings when the Phillies score.

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This is a place where you create memories; whether you are a family, or an individual. You will keep coming back. I love the trains, and the shops! This is a great attraction, and you have the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania across the road. If you are a train enthusiast, or just love history; this is the place to see. Trains represent progress, and they were a vital lifeline to many people then and now. The nostalgia is represented in the shops, and little souvenirs that you can take with you. I love seeing the excitement of people when they see the trains in action. The sights, sounds, and smell of the trains is something for sure!

45 minute ride through Amish Country.My sister and I just got to Lancaster had a little time before check in at the red caboose and decided to do the last trip of the day which was 3 pm . Had to be there by 2:30 we made it !We took the open air car off of the recommendations of reviews I read . So glad I did. The cool breeze, and being able to take pictures so easily . Plus, you could walk to the end of the train outside and watch how everything works. Kids really loved this area.I think this was the perfect start for a vacation . So relaxing also after a 2 1/2 hour drive from DC.I think if I would’ve spent a day or two driving around Amish country and then did that it might have been a little boring .Highly recommend for families. Or anyone that’s just starting out their vacation in Amish country.

I recently visited The Strasburg Rail Road and had a great experience!Even before arriving, I called the customer service line and received answers to my questions and insight into what to expect. The website has tons of great information as well.We visited to take in the fall foliage and Lancaster County farm scenery. The weather was perfect, and the train ride was excellent -- with luxurious comfort seating (premium cars). They even offer drinks and snacks on the ride (45 minutes). There was a senior in my group who needed a lift onto and off the train -- they had it covered (you must let them know when you arrive).I visited during October and the entire area was well decorated for the Fall and Halloween. I didn't have time to visit the shops and 1832 restaurant -- but I'm sure they provided great offerings as well.The staff (at the ticket booth, the operator of the lift for the train, the snack staff onboard, and the conductors) were professional, friendly, outstanding, and accommodating.Thank you to the entire Strasburg Rail Road Team! Truly a wonderful visit and we will be back again!

This was so much fun and an absolutely beautiful ride. The people who work here and run the train were absolutely the greatest. The sites we saw we gorgeous and seeing how hard the farmers worked in the fields was truly amazing. It was such an incredibly hot day but they were out there working the fields. My son had a blast on this ride and the train was in such beautiful condition. I would love to ride this train again and even longer! It was such a great ride.

We had a great time. The old steam engines are still amazing. We took the morning run and the weather was perfect before it got hot. We chose the open air car and we're glad we did. The ride takes you through open farm land with amazing views.

This place is amazing!! It's like traveling back in time when you ride on the train. It's very well preserved, the seats are comfortable, the train cars are clean and the staff is very friendly. It is such a great place to visit with family/friends, and little kids have a great time. They have plenty of fun activities and you can buy tickets online or at the station. I recommend checking out the website for days and times availability, and try to get there early because they are very punctual with the the departures. I only wish the ride would be longer, but it is a great experience at a very good price.

We took our son and daughter to ride the train. It was really an awesome experience! The kids loved it! We rode in the first class car Marian 88. It was beautifully restored. We were comfortable the whole ride. We definitely recommend it to others. We plan to come back and explore more of what they have an offer.

"A Day with Thomas" at Strasburg Railroad was a huge success. I recommend arriving early as you'll have access to the parking lot & closer parking. It gets busy, but it didn't seem crowded. The lines to activities & areas involving pictures were not long. The staff was all very friendly & knowledgeable of the trains & history. The train ride was beautiful & peaceful; nothing like a ride through the fields of Lancaster County.

I never did the train ride before after many years of visiting Lancaster area. It was definitely something u should do if you have children. My daughter and nieces loved it as well as my sisters and I

I’ve been to the Strasburg Rail Rd., many times over the years. It is the it is the oldest continuous running short line in America. The trains are spectacular. The people that take care of the trains and the customer service is phenomenal. I’ve loved Trains since I was a child, this is a fun filled family place check out the videos that I have some or a little bit short because you can only do 30 second clips on this platform. I can’t wait to go again before winter time. Tickets $16 for kids 2-11 $24 for adults so many more packages they have and events, check out the website for details.

We had the best time here! We did the Christmas train ride with our own private car- the President’s car. Highly recommend! It’s stunning! It was fun to have snacks and a visit from Santa! It was romantic and memorable!

This is a great experience for anyone of any age. It was awesome seeing the trains that are over 100 years old come down the tracks with smoke coming out from the stack. The carts have working coal stoves inside the cart itself to keep you warm. Everyone who works there is super polite and very helpful. I loved seeing the people in character, it takes you back to a much simpler time and place. There's also a small ride on locomotive for the kids and crank cars that are also alot of fun! Food prices are a little high as with any place nowadays. Right across the street from the train station is the train museum and it is awesome! If you're i to trains you'll want to visit there. Affordable price as well. $10 a person. Enjoy!

This was a great experience! We enjoyed the ride. It was a bit shorter than expected. I highly recommend the shop tour. They let you get up and close to the workshop tools and the projects. Would definitely recommend if you have time to go.

Today we visited the Strasburg Railroad in Strasburg PA to take a train ride and to Santa!!! This was a surprise trip for the our 3 youngest ones. If you are planning a visit to Lancaster County PA Strasburg Railroad is a must visit. The train ride is about 45 minutes and takes you through scenic farm land. This ride included a visit with Santa and Mrs Clause (Mrs Clause was in one of the shops and not on the train ride but included with the tickets). Carolers and a brass band. My boys loved every minute of it and were smiling from ear to ear.

We had a wonderful time here. We got here an hour before our boarding time. We cam specifically for a ride with the beautiful 611. The people here were great. There was lots of enthusiasm from ever person that worked there. They termed it a dream job. The workers on the platform were very helpful and happy! We watched the second steam train come in and out. It was really neat to see. When our time came, we boarded the “ Presidential Car”! It was a Pullman Car made in our home town of Butler, Pennsylvania. The original car was absolutely gorgeous. It was built for a wealthy Philadelphia businessman. The woodworking was exquisite. It was broken down into about 5 or 6 compartments. We were able to sit in one of the smaller compartments with just enough room for two people. I can describe just how nice this suite was. We were served wine and a snack. The conductor came through checking tickets. There were so many people taking pictures of this streamlined gem of a steam train. The ride was really enjoyable. At every passing there were so many people stopped and watching the train roll by. The ride was about an hour long up the line and back. We felt we went back in time for the entire trip. Even the music they placed was from back generations ago. The 611 probably won’t be there long, but if you get a chance even to ride with the regular coal burner, go for it. You won’t regret it!

I went with my Uncle to ride the 611 before it left, the entry is free, but the train ride cost $40 per ticket - which was utterly worth the ride. This place is wonderful! I'll be returning to ride another one. The additional things this place has and the other local things that kids can do is wonderful. The gift shop, the toys-only gift shop, and the photo options and restaurant are all great additions. This place was wonderful to visit after a 3 1/2 hour drive!

I think I was about 12 when my parents first brought my sister and me to ride the train. Now we have a 12 year old grandchild! The station village is prettier than ever, the staff is helpful and goes the extra mile. This time we enjoyed our trip in one of the lounge cars. Beautiful!

A gorgeous ride, through the countryside! We chose the open air car, which I highly recommend. The train was in pristine condition, and the atmosphere, both on the train and at the station, was a lot of fun. The ride was about 15 min, in length, each way. Our favorite part of the ride was traveling through Cherry Crest Adventure Farm and exchanging waves with everyone there. Cherry Crest Adventure Farm is an incredible place, by the way, but I’ll save that for another review. ;) The only part of the train ride that disappointed my family was that the photographer aboard chose to take our family’s picture, in the town of Paradise, which is anything but picturesque. We didn’t purchase the picture because the background was awful. If the photograph had been taken in Strasburg instead, with the station as the background, or in the countryside, we would have purchased it. But, this is a minor detail, and doesn’t affect the fact that we thoroughly enjoyed the ride!

Great ride! Wonderful tour of the local countryside. Coach car was very comfortable. Looks like they have toilets on board. The coal stoves in each car work VERY WELL, according to the conductor, so winter rides should be a treat!

Was super excited to try Strasburg. It had been on my must do list for some time.The train was quite nice. We were in a first class parlor car 88 which was not open air and had refreshment service as well as snacks. That was enjoyable. What I didn't like was I couldn't hear what the announcer was saying at all. The narrated tour was not heard. Unless you were seated right in the middle of the car it was impossible to hear. Also the ride isn't actually 45 minutes. You are on the train that long but there are times you are stopped. I guess that's protocol. It was enjoyable but not what I expected. On a side note if you have young children you may want to choose another car other than this one such as the open air. Parents of children in this car on that day were opening the windows for their children. Not a good idea and it hinders the enjoyment of the other guests on board.

This was a fun 45 minuter train ride, in a lounge car (those were the tickets I purchased). The attendant was very good, the conductor gave plenty of information that could be heard over the speakers. There was a nice gift shop and toy shop. Would recommend and would consider riding again if I'm in the area.

Strasburg RAIL ROAD RIDE - Diner car$$ = about 50.00 I recommend skipping and go general admissionI had an excellent experience on the RR ride. It goes very slow so you get your 9 miles worth for the price as the views are very cool. What makes the trip worth it was the inside of the train, like you stepped back in time. Everything looks very authentic.I paid for food service which was good; the attendant was dutiful and friendly. For the 20.00 additional, I got a wrap, chips and cookie. You had to buy soda and beverages extra which I didn't like for the lunch price.When I go again, I will just take the regular car - no food. I found eating distracted from taking in the sites and the ride, not to mention I want to try the station cafe. I recommend bringing bottled soda or water with you.

We have twice visited the Strasburg Rail Road with our train-obsessed son! He has been delighted both times by the rides on Thomas and the regular steam train. They run a very efficient operation and everyone is friendly and helpful. Love this place!

It was great seeing this RR again after 14 years. The ride was short, but understandable. We rode in the parlor car. Very nice car and comfy. Going downhill with the steam was the main highlight for me. Plus, they have other things near by like the train museum, food, a small petting zoo and of course shopping. There's also a show program. But I think that's a little cheesy. Overall, this is still a nice experience after being open for like 60+ years. I would definitely go again.

I was on of 4 who spent a Monday at the Strasburg railroad. We had reservations for the shop tour and thoroughly enjoyed it. Our tour guide, Aaron actually works in the shop. He was so knowledgeable and happy to answer the many questions we had. Get tour tickets for this ahead of your trip ..it is worth it.Train ride was pleasant and had a great of the beautiful amish farmland. Just the sound of a steam engine is cool.

We got tickets for 11 am trip, in upgraded section with plush swivel chairs (First class lounge). Snacks and drives available, but we didn't need for the 45 min trip. The car was clean, spacious, and comfortable. Station has cafe, shipped and entertainment. History was clear with steam engines and museum next door. Fun family excursion!

This was a awesome experience to go on the train ride. Not only my kids was excited but me and my husband too. Its a quick ride but its all about the history how it was working before, what was around this route. Its like you experience the ride like in the movie Polar Express. Defenetly recomend this place for kids and adults.

This was brilliant for a family day out. They have many different carriages with different seating setups. They have staff in vintage dress code and singing before the journey. The trip is around 30 minutes each way. You can get snacks and drink on the train. Lots of parking and good value.

We took our parents and grandchildren to the Santa's Paradise Express last Saturday and had an awesome experience and made great memories. Plenty of parking. The only downside was not enough handicapped parking. It was a walk. We arrived about 45 minutes before our departure like they suggested. This gave us ample time to check in, look around and grab some hot cocoa and a snack at the café. The train ride was a great experience with carolers, and Santa while enjoying the beautiful views around Lancaster. The granddaughters enjoyed themselves. When we were done we had time to get our photos and look around some more. Great memories were made! Thank you! Definitely worth the trip!

I love movies featuring historic trains, but this might be the first time I've ridden one in real life - I'm totally obsessed! This is inspired me to start seeking out other historic railroads. The 45 minute ride was educational with gorgeous view of the Lancaster County countryside, and the train cars are both comfy and beautiful. Even sitting on the shady benches waiting for the train was part of the magical experience.

The steam train is awesome, the playground is also awesome for kids. It was a great day for my grandson,wife and I. We went on a Friday and that was a good time to go. The toy store is packed with good things. I highly recommend this to any family.

The narrative train ride was great. We rode in the dining car and had a satisfying meal. The train was well maintained, the staff pleasant and knowledgeable. The children and I enjoyed every part of the property and shops.

We enjoyed the “Twas The Night Before Christmas” train ride the weekend before Christmas! The train decorations were beautiful and the atmosphere cozy! Buy your tickets ahead of time to secure a ride! I give it 4 stars because it was not very clear that you needed an upgraded ticket to get. Hot cocoa with you cookies instead of milk and the order/ series of events on the train ride we’re not made clear so some times we were not sure what was going to happen. But overall a sweet Christmas experience!!

This is the best railroad ever. We always go every month and that will continue for ever. Thank you crew for riding your beautiful trains. We rode all three trains and expecting to ride them even more. Keep up this great work. Recommended to always go here.

Perfectly well preserved and well taken care train and station. There are different tickets you can buy but we bought the regular coach. It was a good experience and the train took us thru rural fields and good scenery. There are other activities but was closed when we were there.

We had an absolutely lovely time at Strassburg! A group of us went for the lunch train ride and had a wonderful time. The food was great, hot, and ready as soon as we boarded. The ride itself was a lot of fun with beautiful scenery and great information! The staff were just excellent and made sure we were well taken care of. It is such a great place to go to and I highly recommend anybody who has an interest in trains to go embark on this wonderful experience to all the staff for such a wonderful time and I Hope to return one day soon!

Between myself, and a friend, we brought six kids on a ride in the dining car. It was the highlight of our trip!! The workers were so nice on and off the train and the facilities at the station were immaculate. The train itself was clean, cool, smelled nice, and was just a joy. We had kids ages 4-12 and all had a great time. The food was good and we have zero regrets. I highly recommend doing the train museum across the street. There is a play area with electric trains that was so fun.

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We had the opportunity/honor to visit the United States Naval Academy in JUL_FY2024 and it was an amazing experience, a great opportunity to learn more about USA history and legacy.We did a plant tour and for sure it's a remarkable site.Definitely, it'sa place that deserves my respect. It was a privilege.

The United States Naval Academy is just an amazing and beautiful place to go! One of the Historical place established on 10 October 1845 is considered the best Naval college of the world! If you go to Annapolis you need to visit!

Everyone in the area, should visit the United States naval academy. Admission is free, it's not hard to get in, and the place is filled with amazing history. There are museums and exhibits that I have yet to visit. Ladies and gentlemen, the United States Navy is the best Navy in the entire world. The reason we have free-trade all over the world and don't have to worry about pirates is our navy. This place churns out amazing officers with the highest morals in the world. Many foreign countries send their own naval officer candidates to study here.

The Naval Academy is definitely a place to visit if you’re in the Annapolis area. There are walking tours and bus tours but we decided to follow the map and do it on our on. The campus is beautiful and well kept. All the buildings are magnificent. The Academy Chapel is a must see while you’re there, simply gorgeous and then you can go underneath part of the chapel to visit John Paul Jones crypt which is breathtaking, honoring one of our true Naval heroes! The day we went was perfect, very little clouds and just a nice cool afternoon, not too warm. We visited June the 11th 2024.We even got to see the Navy football team practicing.You’ve got to go and walk the places where lots of Naval heroes got their beginning.

Tour guide was great. He explained everything well, took questions and gave detailed answers. Beautiful campus. Great history.

Attended Herndon and parents week. The Academy rolled out the red carpet for us parents. Herndon is an annual tradition at the Academy started in 1940 whereby Plebes compete to climb a greased obelisk and place an officer’s hat atop. Finishing this competition shows the first year students have conquered plebe year. There’s so much history and lots of walking but well worth it.

Great place to learn of naval history past, present, and future. Amazing architecture combined with statues, cannons, and even torpedoes!!Sporting events at the college level is always entertaining, but don't forget the scenery the academy has to offer. From boats and ships cruising the bay to the academy bridge at sunset, there is always something to snap a picture of.Anchors Away!!

One of the coolest places I have ever got to do a tour of. Learned a lot of really cool facts about the place and the city as well.

The Naval Academy is an exceptional destination for exploring America's history and creating memorable experiences with friends, family, and even new acquaintances. I appreciate that many of the people I have encountered during my visits share similar backgrounds and interests, which adds to the sense of camaraderie and purpose in visiting this historic site. On the plus side, it's 100% without a doubt great for walking around.

My Alma Mater, beautiful campus with lots to see and do. Motivated young Midshipmen walking all around the yard, many historical landmarks and monuments to explore. Need an ID to enter the campus. Walking along the sea wall is incredible, watching the sail boats going up and down the Severn River, you can see all the way to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on a clear day. Fun to wander around historic downtown Annapolis also, just a few minutes away from Gate 1.

I visited this place as a tourist and loved the tour! It is a tremendous and interesting historical site with rich history and great traditions associated with it. The academy has a lot of interesting buildings open to the public and a beautiful riverfront area. I would certainly recommend it for visiting!

We came here as tourists to visit the campus, and we needed to pass the security check / ID check. The campus was beautiful, and several buildings were open for visitors without reservation needed. Overall, I would recommend this spot for people who visit Annapolis!

Tour I took of grounds and museum were great but i nearly missed it. Staff at visitor center and guide were kind.Initially Google Maps took me to the wrong gate., which was only for military personnel. Men assigned guard duty were on a power trip and detained me for 20 minutes. They could have simply explained it was wrong gate and had me turn around. They took my license, put cones behind and in front of my car so i couldnt leave, lectuted me, etc. Completely disrespectful, unacceptable, and nearly missed my tour. This really ruined my experience.

Went here for the 2022 Summer Seminar. The campus is really cool and pretty. It seems like a great school to go to! The buildings and the history of this place is very intriguing!

So much history, not enough room to elaborate! I love walking on the academy. The atmosphere is amazing and you can see the measure of professionalism. We recently went to the midday formation before they marched into chow. So cool to see the formations and hear the cadence. The academy drill team also performed and it was excellent to say the least. Go Navy!

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Wished this place had parking because come on $50 for Tickets and $30 for parking in some random lot. Make it make sense. Nevertheless, The visit was a nice one. My little one enjoyed her time and that’s all I could ask for. I will say they threw me for a loop when I learned I had to check in my stroller versus using it for her travel through the floors. But hey a little walking never killed anyone. They had a variety of animals fish, mammal and birds a like. Someone was constantly cleaning the facility so that was a nice to see. We went when they were about to close so there wasn’t a lot of people. Would we go again, yes!! Was it worth the visit, yes!! Worth the price, no!! But then again everything is high these days.

Friendly staff and plenty to see for kids and adults. They have dolphins and a rainforest area, as well as a huge shark exhibit. The kids had a great time. Plenty of places inside to grab snacks or drinks. I even saw beer for sale at one of them for the adults. The place is very clean and even though it was crowded when we went there were plenty of exhibits to keep people busy while waiting to trade places. The gift shop has great items. Overall, wonderful experience. Would do it again.

Beautiful place, and a wide range of fish from marine to tropical to see and learn about.When we visited, it was too busy, far too busy. We couldn't move. Literally had to wait until crowds had moved passed fish tanks so we could see. Apart from that, I think the place is great. They just need to limit the amount of people who come in here at any one time.The photos upon entering though, they are far too over priced.Apart from that though, the displays are fantastic. Just limit the amount of people in at any one time and it'll be worthy of more stats in my opinion.

I love fish. The people who work here love fish, and their passion shows! The National Aquarium is a must-see icon of Baltimore that is worthy of serving as the nation’s foremost aquarium.First things first, take advantage of half-price Fridays if you can. It’s considerably less busy on Friday nights than the weekend, leaving you with a more captivating experience.Feeling the horseshoe crabs and jellyfish at the touch ponds were the highlight of my trip. Aquarium curators supervise the ponds to give cool info and reassure any worried visitors.I watched the 4D movie, “Octopus: Blue Planet II 4D Experience”, and the $5 ticket was absolutely worth it. Fair warning to those unfamiliar with 4D films though: prepare to be blasted with roaring winds, sprayed with cold water, or poked by your mysterious chair. Not for those easily scared, but if you like this stuff, a jacket helps to keep you warm.The entire aquarium took me 4 hours to tour, and I didn’t try any of the dining options. The gift shop has a nice selection of goods that promote conservation efforts, but I found most items to be too pricey for a university student like me.Overall, half-price Fridays rock, the staff are kind, and the fish are awesome. Great aquarium!

The national was a great place to visit. Fun for all ages. The exhibits were very interesting. Watching the dolphins train was fun as well. It only took about 4hrs to go through it all. I would recommend to anyone looking for something to do.

Such a beautiful experience to see life underwater. The best part is dolphin area and jellyfish section. It’s mesmerizing to see hundreds of different species under one roof. There are multiple levels of this aquarium, each with its own greatness. Love the entire experience. Best for kids! it’s great to see your little ones smile.

If you love going to zoos and aquariums don't pass on a visit to this one. Yes the tickets are a little steep but you will learn much and experience a ton. All the exhibits are very well put together. Kids and adults alike will enjoy every part of the facility. They don't do dolphin shows anymore but if you've ever watched one you'll know these mammals are incredibly intelligent and watching the training sessions is a great and educational experience. Be sure to pick the brains of the people who work here. They'll tell you interesting facts that will make your journey through the aquarium fun. Also be on the lookout for random employees to do feedings at the different exhibits. The food in the maim area is expensive but good.

**A Memorable Visit to the National Aquarium**Having had the privilege of visiting the National Aquarium twice in the last four years, I can confidently say that it is truly a delightful place to spend half a day. Whether you are visiting with or without kids, this family-friendly attraction offers an immersive experience that leaves a lasting impression.One of the highlights of my visits was undoubtedly the mesmerizing jellyfish exhibit. The aquarium boasts a remarkable variety of jellyfish species, each displaying their unique shapes and ethereal movements. It was a truly captivating sight that left me in awe of the wonders of the ocean.However, while the National Aquarium is undeniably wonderful, there were a few factors that prevented me from giving it a perfect five-star rating. Firstly, the price of admission can be quite steep, particularly when visiting with the whole family. It would be more accessible to a wider audience with more reasonable ticket prices.Additionally, having visited a superior aquarium in a mall in South Korea, my expectations were high for the United States' national aquarium. Although it offered a pleasant experience, it fell slightly short of the level of grandeur and innovation that I had anticipated.Nevertheless, the National Aquarium is still an excellent destination to explore marine life and immerse oneself in the wonders of the deep sea. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or looking for a family-friendly activity, this attraction is definitely worth a visit.

I have to say I was unimpressed. I've been to a few aquariums including Atlanta and considering how talked up the National Aquarium is, I expected a great experience. To my surprise the best part was the birds, which are not what you would think would be a stand out feature at an aquarium.I'll start off by pointing out that most of the Aquarium is small tanks displaying various geographical aquatic wildlife with a few big tanks showcasing more variety. The giant walk through (vertical) shark tank is cool but fairly underwhelming in terms of variety. The dolphins are no longer doing shows and they are currently renovating their front tank (late 2023) which means you basically can't see them. The most enjoyable part was the walkthrough nature zones with birds although they are limited in what you actually see.A word of warning... the tanks can strain the eyes just due to the glass and the light refraction. And there are a fair amount of ramps and stairs due to the vertical nature of the aquarium. Also the virtual reality section costs additional money and is not remotely worth it. I'm happy to support wildlife conservation and hope my money is put to good use but between tickets, food, and parking we probably spent $200 and it felt like I was overcharged by at least $100.

Great place for family fun!! Super clean, very friendly staff. All of the animal seem very happy. We even got to see some divers cleaning the underwater housing to these beautiful sea creatures. They also have some birds and reptiles to look at. You can pet jellyfish and crabs. There's a 4d movie theater and a huge gift shop. Dolphins were fun to watch!

Overall, it was a really great experience for the entire family. We especially enjoyed, that so many people walked around that could tell you a lot about the different fishes or habitats. The details and love spend in the creation of the different aquariums is great. This actually lets the dolphins look quite sad, since they "just" have a giant swimming pool with no natural decoration.We spent roughly 4 hours in the aquarium and were flashed the entire time. So many details and different kind of fishes, turtles, etc. The organization, how you walk through the building is great. Especially impressive is the long way going deeper and deeper to the ground of the ocean, while the giant sharks are surrounding you.Overall, we would definitely visit the aquarium again!

National Aquarium, a place that never fails to captivate my heart and imagination. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere buzzed with excitement and anticipation. I also want to commend the dedicated staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure the well-being of the aquarium's inhabitants and provide an enriching experience for visitors. Their passion and expertise shine through in every interaction, making our visit all the more memorable. In conclusion, if you're looking for a magical escape into the enchanting world beneath the waves, look no further than the National Aquarium. It's an experience that promises to leave you with cherished memories that will last a lifetime.

I had not been in years, but it really is a unique aquarium. It has a design and atmosphere that stands apart from other aquariums even if they’re larger or have larger exhibits. Quite a lot is packed into this aquarium with also having wild birds and sloths that you can see up close in the Australia Exhibit and the Rainforest Exhibit.Prices also take a dive Fridays after 5, making it a great time to go for 1/2 price.

Man, one word I would use to describe the National Aquarium is excellent! From the exhibits to the overall experience, it just gets better the further you get along! I recommend going at 5pm to save some money and get the discounted tickets! You still have more than enough time to see everything and really absorb it all. This was one of the best & largest Aquariums I've been to💗

The National Aquarium is great for all ages but if you have kids 1-5 years old definitely do the annual membership! It’s great in the winter when it’s cold but you need to get out and the heat of the summer too. This round was with teens who didn’t remember it well from early childhood and they still had a great time!

I love the National Aquarium.My wife and I visited and had a great experience. I have been many other times, but am still amazed at what you see here. The facility is modern, clean, and very accessible. And the animals and educational opportunity the provide is really over the top. I'm also glad they have made the decision to better care for dolphins versus using them as a show.My only negative is the price, but managing a facility like this is expensive so I understand.

Had a great time here. Thought it would be bigger due to other reviews, but still got top to bottom in a few hours. Always fun to watch. Food and souvenirs as always, way too expensive but we get them anyway. (Over 20 bucks for 2 pretzels and 3 cans of drinks.) Would definitely go back, because I like these types of things.

Enjoyed what the National Aquarium had to offer. 5 floors with many different exhibits. Loved the Jellyfish Invasion. Only downplay about the museum experience were, I had came on a day when a school had a field trip so other than having to wait around for the kids it would’ve been a solid 10/10 with that exception 8.5/10

$50 per person. We went on a Monday, no wait time. Very impressive aquarium! It was hard to tell by other reviews what it was like. We were pleasantly surprised how big it was and how modern! Super clean and easy to see everything. It's so cool they have so many big sharks and sting rays. They also have a rainforest section that's amazing! We didn't bring our kids, but they would have loved it!! Highly recommend going, we feel it was definitely worth the cost. The set up of the entire place is a little confusing, but super cool once you figure it out.

Wonderful aquarium with a variety of displays, including species from around the world. There is very good accessibility throughout the facility, however, be prepared to wait to see exhibits on busier days. You should buy tickets in advance as they are utilizing timed ticket entry. The gift shop has a variety of options for kids and adults. The snack bar is a bit pricey and offers limited selections.

Great time out with my wife. First time visitors, on a Saturday at 12:15, we were 30 minutes early and they still let us in. Lots of young families… young kids everywhere, but since they weren’t mine I didn’t care. It was a lot of fun and great things to look at. I’m a big guy could have used a bit more ac in some spots but all good.The rainforest was cool, loved the sloth. Sharks were massive, the dolphins were fun hopefully there will be shows again. The dolphin area was a great space to sit and relax for a bit and watch the 6 dolphins do stuff.We did not see any videos and with that being said we walked the entire place in 1 hour. We also didn’t eat there so can say much on price but PARKING…. That was 28.00 so if you can get a bus that might be better.

Great exhibits, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and good learning opportunities for kids. You have to check this place out at least once! Parking is pretty convenient across the street. It can get a bit crowded midday, so my recommendation is to come on the earlier side.

Wow. This was a great experience. It was very informative and interesting how different views of ocean life were depicted. There was such a wide variety of fish and sea creatures. There was also a rainforest exhibit that had animals from each level. It was really fun.

this is genuinely one of the best aquariums in the United States. My only complaint is that they recently stopped doing the dolphin shows, but you can still watch them training and entertaining the dolphins all throughout the day. There are plenty of rare exhibits and even hand on exhibits where you can touch some of the aquatic life.

I brought my dad here so we could both experience this place together and it was definitely a wonderful time. Some of the fish are really old which was a bit sad to see but it’s a place full of beauty. It’s worth checking out.

We had a lot of fun here. I'm not sure what I was expecting but it wasn't this set up. We were confused by the map at first but decided to start from the top floor and work our way down. I didn't realize this was more than just an aquarium. When we went they had some different set ups that included birds, alligators, frogs, sloths, ect. They had touch tanks and activities set up for the kids. The place is also a bit of a maze but purposely. You good the maze up and down to get back out. I came with someone that has a chronic illness that could have used easier access to the cafe (once in the maze of it) but other than that it was great. I also came with a one year old and at first I was irritated with the no stroller rule but it makes a lot of sense when you get in there. Theres so many escalators that it wouldn't have worked. Parking is like .25 miles away and was super easy to find and park. The facilities were clean and the staff was very nice and knowledgeable.

Upon entering the aquarium first and foremost, I’d like to see the area is beautiful it was very well kept and organized well. Going into the aquarium was awesome. The layout was perfect and simple to navigate. The animals and enclosures were beautiful and taken care of very nice, I do wish there was more corals but I do understand the complexity of keeping them alive. I also do feel the puffin enclosure can use some touching up more frequently. What really was breathtaking was the dolphins, they don’t do shows there, but they do feed them and do tricks with them. Just seeing the genuine bond they have with the trainers and how intelligent they are was one of a kind. I recommend everyone to head over there and experience the surreal sights of the National Aquarium!

This was such a fun place! Every moment was a "wow" moment for my kids. They loved it!We went on a Monday and it was the perfect amount of people.Tickets are almost double than other zoos/aquariums so that really sucked. Was it worth it? Yes. Is it an every 1 to 2 year trip? No, not for the price of admission.They also don't do dolphin shows anymore which I don't get. If the dolphins are there, then goodness let them play. We saw them do tricks during feeding time and it seemed like they loved the attention of not only the trainers, but the people clapping. They are there anyways and obviously love the attention.

One of the best sights to see in Maryland, if not the best. Perfect atmosphere for adults and children alike. Educational and visually stunning. The shark tank area is a joy, as are the massive rays found at the very beginning.A must-visit if you're in town for a few days in Baltimore. Approximately $50 per adult, so not cheap, but still well worth it.

My family and I have lived in the DMV for almost 10 years and just made it here this week. It was really nice and our boys thoroughly enjoyed it.Parking was easy and convenient about a block over with discounted parking with validation received at our exit from the aquarium.Children under 4 are free so only my husband and I had to pay for entry which included a military discount. The stroller check and locker rentals were perfect. With multiple levels and areas to explore, we spent a couple of hours taking in all the aquarium had to offer.Even on a weekday there was a nice crowd but not too crowded. They offer dining on location but we didn’t eat there.I’d definitely recommend this aquarium as a great activity for anyone in the area looking for something fun to do.

Absolutely beautiful aquarium. Exhibits were well curated, the design layout was unique and interesting, and the attention to detail was astounding. All the employees we encountered, especially the animal care staff, were knowledgeable and polite. The conservation messaging was also impeccable. I had a wonderful visit, and I will definitely come back the next time I'm in the area.

The aquarium is absolutely massive and covers sea life from all parts of the world. The layout was perfect and flowed very smoothly so we never felt like we were missing anything. It was a great visual experience but also an incredible learning experience for our family. I would highly recommend visiting when you have the opportunity!

This is probably my favorite place for me and my family to go in Baltimore. The aquarium is beautiful - the little habitats they create for all of their animals (they have more than just fish!) are very true to life and pleasing to the eye. The food in the cafeteria is also pretty good, better than most food you'd find at zoos/aquariums, but there's also a ton of restaurants and other stuff to do a short walk away! Love this area, I go as often as I can.

We came to Baltimore to visit the aquarium from Austin, and we were not disappointed.My teenager is obsessed with marine biology so we had to come for a spring break visit.We were most impressed by the staff members who work here. They were so friendly, kind, and open to answering questions. They were also all so knowledgeable. My teen asked some really tricky scientific questions and every time, the staff found an answer or just knew the fish enough to answer.The black tip tank is stunning and impossible to describe in sufficient terms. It was simply awesome.We did the behind the scenes shark tour and thought it was well worth the extra money to add this on.I will mention.m that the 4D shark movie was a little bit scary for the younger kids and might be better to skip if your kids are under 10.The animals were very happy and well cared for. It was just so nice and we spent hours wandering. The jellyfish sculpture and exhibit and positively breathtaking.

We really enjoyed our visit here. A little pricey, but I think it's worth the price of admission. Excellent displays, loads of beautiful and unique species. It was really crowded and loud at times, and we were really disappointed that they no longer have dolphin shows.

Took us a few hours to get through everything. They have deals on Friday where you can get in for $25 for Adults and $20 for children. Signs up that stated they no longer do Dolphin shows which was a little disappointing. Everything else was awesome and tons to see with very unique set ups that allow for different vantage points to see the creatures.

Beautiful environment and well kept marine habitats. Wonderful opportunity for the whole family to have fun together! Let the Philips Restaurant valet park your car. You'd pay the same for parking it yourself in a parking lot that's further away. On Friday nights, the entrance tickets to the aquarium are half price! Best to buy them online.

Took a side trip from DC to Baltimore, which was about an hour away. We visited the National Aquarium which is situated in National Harbor. We parked across the street at LAZ Inner Harbor parking garage, and paid a discounted rate of $8 (just make sure to validate before you leave the Aquarium). The Aquarium is much bigger than it looks from the outside. You go through Escalators to the top, with each floor offering a variety of fishes, and a touch pond (I touched a jellyfish)! We enjoyed the shark tank area and learning about the different sharks at the Aquarium. On the other side of the building is the dolphin tank, there are no shows. And a Jellyfish experience. Overall a fun activity to do. We were there for about 2 hours. I'd give 5 stars, but $50/person was a stretch. You can buy your tickets online. Happy Journeys ✌️

This aquarium beats all others I've ever been to! Floor after floor of amazing exhibits. Many things to see. The rainforest gets a little confusing on the layout but we figured it out. The food offered was minimal but good. $5 for a pile of tater tots, but $3 for a can of water. Guess it evened itself out for the price. They're working on a new wetland exhibit, so hopefully we can return to see an update! The dolphin display is a little unorganized. I understand not doing dolphin shows but with only one dolphin in the big pool, we really didn't see much. You can also touch a jellyfish, horseshoe crab, and a stingray! Overall, a great experience and our 9 yr old thoroughly enjoyed it. They offer military discount.

I havent been to a aquarium since I was a teen and this is the first time I been to the National Aquarium. It was great! Very busy which is understandable, but got to enjoy my time and see the wonders that live under water. Definitely recommend if you have kids or want to go with your spouse.

We enjoyed our visits every time. My kid loves watching stingrays! I would suggest getting a Membership if you are planning to visit multiple time. Garage Parking available near by. Enjoy Dolphin training’s too.

It is nice, but I'm not surit is worth $50 in 2024. You pay an expensive ticket and still need to pay additional for inside shows.It can get crowded in some halls.Pros: no more dolphins shows, which in my opinion is good, respect those animals. You can still get to their tank to see them and enjoy some interactions when they feed them (I added a picture).Some of the displays are good, like the frogs or rain forest. You also have rooms with beautiful views of the bay.They should decrease the price, especially for children. If you're a family with 3 children, you'll pay around $200 for about 2-3 hours of entertainment.

I visited the National Aquarian while on a business trip and I'm really glad I did.I don't usually go to aquariums and it's been years since I've been to one. However, since it's the "National " aquarium, it seemed like a good idea.The location was pretty accessible down at the harbor and was close enough to my hotel to walk to it. It was easy to find, too.It was a bit on the expensive side generally for me, but considering what they have here with all the tanks, water, and exotic species, and that it's in a major city, it's likely an insane deal.The exhibits that were on display when I visited were the Amazon River and the Australian Coast. Both were great, but the Amazon was easily my favorite. I loved the poison frogs, especially and the caymens.There were fully underwater exhibits, amphibious exhibits, and dry exhibits like birds!

Place is huge. 5 stories and tons to see. Loved the open pool with all the fish and sharks to watch. You can touch horseshoe crabs and moon jellyfish. The dolphins were in a pool where you couldn't see them. The only reason for the four stars was because of the admission to get in and be careful where you park. Pretty hefty price to get in, same with snacks and gift shop. Make sure you park directly across the street to get validated. Got stuck with a $30 parking bill

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The worst casino I have ever been to, the entire place smelled like old seafood and pee. Never ever again. They had some newer machines but most were run down and old. The newer machines were fun, but there weren’t very many. I just couldn’t get past the smell of the entire place, made me want to gag.

Several weeks ago around 5-5:30 a group of us arrived for the football game. We don't live in Baltimore and since there isn't a mask mandate for the stadium, we didn't have masks. We are all vaccinated. We decided to go into the casino as some of us hadn't been. There was a young lady working the intake area. She informed us that we couldn't enter without a mask. We asked if any were available and she said there were vending machines inside the casino with masks to purchase. Well one member of our party found a mask in their bag and attempted to find the machines. When they couldn't he returned to the lady and asked again where they were. She was frustrated but told him directions again which involved multiple turns. He again couldn't find them but another employee said the machines were outside and by the bus station. We left and walked to the bus station to purchase masks. We returned to the same woman. She knew we had already had our photos taken before but insisted we do that again. I said to her that I would like for her to pass on a recommendation of having masks for people if it is mandated or having the vending machine outside or in the lobby so that people can actually find it. She promptly told me that she didn't have to provide anything (I wasn't asking her personally). I turned to her and stated that obviously she didn't have to provide anything including good customer service. Once inside the casino, I saw multiple people without mask include multiple employees. I took photos. I was so disappointed with my groups experience with this casino. I've been to the casinos in Vegas and it was such a different experience.

Went to check out Horseshoe with my uncle on the night of Monday, 07-03-23. He thought we could catch a show. Security told us that they'd stopped the shows because of covid & hadn't brought them back yet.I was VERY impressed with how good the place smelled. Never saw anyone smoking; can only assume that it's either a no smoking venue or smoking is only permitted in designated areas. Was happy about free parking.We didn't gamble. Just wanted to get a feel of the place. I'd driven by several times over the years. We didn't go to the restaurant. We did get to enjoy some fireworks from the parking deck. May stop by again to try some slots next time I'm in the city. Security was tight with required showing of id, I believe a metal detector, and I think facial recognition.

I've been here before and I feel it lost some of the pizzazz that it used to have. It's still very clean and well kept, tho. We had fun at the slots. And we ate at Brew Burgers. The food was delicious. Again it was clean and had good service.

The casino is a little dated...U can hang out@ the bar area as long as U like...TV's R strategically positioned around the bar area for comfort and viewing Maurice the bartender is the bomb his bartending skills are exceptional nice crowd the casino was safe and secure nice place to hang out for the night and have a good time! The DJ played good music that appealed to our old school soul! Good crowd to interact with! Food for thought you got to wear a mask to enter the casino 👍🏿

As my chef idol is Gordon Ramsay, my husband and I went to his MD Steak for our anniversary recently. I tried as much as possible, and needless to say, we had a ton of leftovers—first, the bread, warm with butter uniquely flavored with old bay. Next we tried two different appetizers, first the famous lobster risotto and the other was pork belly. I must say the pork belly was my favorite out of the two. It was soft and melted like butter in my mouth. Next we tried three dishes, the steak, then the Beef Wellington and Lamb. I must say I was a bit bummed on the Wellington as part of the pastry was a bit raw and it was not coated all the way around with the mushroom mix. But the meat was lovely and the flavor was still fantastic. The Lamb had a fabulous sauce that I wish I could have bought a bottle of. We tried a few different sides. The mushrooms which were out of this world, flavorful and still had a firm base to bite into. Then the Mac and cheese- oh yeah this was creamy and cheesy goodness, finally the creamed spinach. The spinach was stringy and a bit chewy. So this was not my favorite side. Finally what made the night. My husband and I shared the famous Sticky toffee pudding. I felt like I had just gone to heaven. It made the evening end on the highest note I could think of. We will be back.

What a pleasant surprise! We visited on a Friday afternoon. The first floor was practically deserted, which was fine with us. We expected smokers, but smoking was only allowed in a separate room upstairs. The entire casino smelled fresh and clean, which was wonderful. We had fun playing for a couple hours. I lost a bit, but my wife broke even, so it was a good day!

Came to Baltimore for my first Orioles game since I was a kid. after the game We hit the casino for the first time... I'm a poker player so I went straight to the poker room. Nice little poker room. Everyone was friendly... Overall a nice little casino with A great atmosphere. Will definitely be back.

Too the bathrooms where clean and atmosphere was pleasant.Wish the had a high limit area on the bottom Floor by Chief Gordon place. Would make sense

I really enjoy going to The Horseshoe Casino near The Inner Harbor downtown Baltimore. My favorite table game is Roulette and I love that I can get Promotional Chips by exchanging my Caesar’s Rewards Points as seen in the photo below. Exchanged 100,000 points for $500 in Promotional Chips and was able to flip $400 into $465 in actual money…$$$ Needless to say a lot of the Dealers are fun and engaging. Plus I’ve met dozens of great people there over the past year…🤗Lastly “Always Gable Responsively” And Have Fun 🤩

I went to the horseshoe for the first time recently to attend a poker event for the run good series. I like the horseshoe brand but there were pros and cons.Pros - Close to the highway. A lot of convenient parking leading directly to the casino, Large gaming floor, very nice poker room, close to stadium, CONNECTED TO TOP GOLF! restaurants in the casino.Cons - a lot of the restaurants only open a few hours a week it seemed like. The smells terrible outside. There’s no hotel in walking distance, I went across the street to holiday inn and there were off duty police officers that informed me the hotel is now used as a homeless shelter. The $1 chips are disgusting.There was not a large selection of cash games in the poker room, but they had the basic 1/3 game and a 4/8 limit game going.

I enjoy the casino being so close to M & T Bank stadium. It's always extra fun before and after a game. Ravens fans are always SUPER HYPE!

When I see this young lady I know that the restrooms are cleaned to perfection. She needs to get a promotion in charge of all cleaning staff. I tried to post her picture but it wouldn't come through she's the light-skinned heavyset woman that works the restrooms on the second floor especially the one in the smoking area.

Part of the Caesar's network of casinos, Horseshoe Baltimore provides decent level of casino gaming fun. The restaurants are limited and parking is stuck to a garage that now is charging for Ravens and Orioles on home games (sad) but the gaming action is decent. Locals are respectful as long you return the favor. Security is respectful but can be long on the weekends entering the building.The poker room is very basic and there are some sectioned off areas in the back on the second and first floor with what appears to be remodeling and some secret bar room that looks creepy. I believe there is a conference room and open club on the first floor. The pizza is really good and Gordon Ramsey restaurant is okay but not as good as AC or Vegas.They do have great comp prizes (always use your players card) and the restrooms are always clean so I'm happy about that. Also the self serve soda is good. Cut the lemonade with ginger ale or sierra mist, you will thank me later.Grab a few hundred dollars and see if luck is on your side today!

It was ok but not like I thought it was going to be. I only found one set of videos blackjack spot,but way more poker and slot machines. I mainly love blackjack. Granted they had blackjack sit down tables with other players but one you been playing online with player and not worrying if they have COVID it is hard to set by actual people who are coughing and sneezing,mask up or not. And granted online you don't wine real money but when encounter someone who's a jerk or rude you just mute them. Can't mute people setting by you at the table,but in all I enjoyed myself.

Only visit this place for Gordon Ramsey restaurant as the Casino is dingey and nobody cares about your visit or your enjoyment.The restaurant is totally different in its approach as they care for you like family and make sure you are pleased. The food is unbelievable and an experience to be treasured.

If I could leave zero stars, I would. We paid $130 to park in the casino garage for the Ravens playoff game. We have been sitting in our car for 2.5 hours after the game with no movement attempting to leave the garage. Not coming back to the garage or the casino.

Was in town visiting and we decided to stop in.I honestly can’t say all good things and I can’t say all bad things. However I do have a little bit of both. The pros: Free Parking, The size of the casino 🎰 is nice, the restrooms and game floors were clean, and that’s about it. The Cons: The Parking Lot smelled horrific, the ride in the elevator didn’t have a pleasant smell either. A lot of the machines didn’t work, and they could’ve had more other games besides so many slots. It’s not as lively as I was expecting it to be. So I don’t think I would return unless they improved and make things a little more lively.

Bartenders at this place are horrible. Jill stared at me and served multiple other patrons before acknowledging that I was waiting. I stood waiting at the bar for an extremely long time. I ended up leaving and not get served because multiple bartenders would ignore me. I was at the bar for about 20-30 mins. I overheard Jill flirting with other patrons and staying at with them for an extended period of time while the bar was full. Extremely unprofessional. Another guy stood right next to me and waited about 20 min before getting served. I don’t know how long I would’ve had to wait to get served a beer.Blackjack is decent. 25 pays 3/215 pays 6:5, couldn’t locate a 3:2 for 15s.I travel to different casinos across MD and PA, this casino is by far the least crowded for Blackjack tables, especially for a weekend.Would definitely return if Jill served a drink in a prompt fashion.

Loved it! We really wanted to eat at Gordon Ramsey's for Mother's Day, which was incredible. I won 80 dollars and went home it was a win-win for me.

I didn't actually gamble here but I did go to Gordon Ramsay's restaurant which was located here. It was really good. I wanted to try the beef Wellington and I finally got it 😋. The waitress was really nice and professional. I had a great experience here. I do recommend it to anyone that wants to come here. Dessert was delicious as well.

Pretty empty on a Thursday night. Large venue with a variety of games. Blackjack dealers were very friendly and helpful. If I liked casinos I would probably go back.

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This was the best vacation I’ve had in a long time. So much to do in Hershey and I didn’t get to do it all but we still had a good time. We went to Hershey park and to chocolate world. Hershey park was really not expensive for the tickets. The food and amenities were expensive but it is an amusem*nt park so that’s to be expected obviously. Altogether we had a great time. We went to the zoo which was by far one of the best and most intimate experiences I’ve had in a zoo. I wanted to go to Amish country but didn’t get the chance. I would recommend everyone to go at least once in their lifetimes because you get to see the history of how everything was made and created. I don’t think I will go again with the kids because we have already seen everything and not much changes up there however, I will take my wife back just to see Amish country. There are more adult things to do there and ways to enjoy yourself. I’ll be posting that review as soon as I’m able to get back up there.

Hersheypark is an excellent destination for families seeking an unforgettable amusem*nt park experience. From thrilling rides to sweet attractions, it offers something for everyone. The park’s cleanliness and well-maintained facilities create a safe and enjoyable environment.One highlight is the variety of rides available, catering to all age groups. The roller coasters provide exhilarating adventures, while the gentle attractions and kiddie rides keep the younger ones entertained. The water park section offers refreshing fun on hot days.The staff at Hersheypark deserves commendation for their friendliness and helpfulness. They are readily available to assist with any inquiries or concerns, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable visit. Additionally, the park’s accessibility features make it accommodating for individuals with disabilities.Food options are plentiful, with diverse menus and accommodating dietary preferences. However, be prepared for slightly higher prices, as expected in most theme parks.Overall, Hersheypark offers an outstanding family experience with its thrilling rides, well-kept grounds, and friendly staff. It’s a must-visit destination for those seeking a memorable and enjoyable day out with loved ones.

This is one of the best amusem*nt parks I have ever been to. We had so much fun, it's full of roller-coasters and after a whole day there we weren't able to ride them all (started to rain heavily). Also they have nice stores and great food options. And we really didn't have to wait that long to ride every time. I extremely recommend going there, and would definitely come back again.

What an awesome place! The weather was PERFECT! Being that I'm from Louisiana and have been experiencing Temps of over 100 degrees, the breezy and sunny weather here was welcoming! The park was very clean and wasn't overcrowded. The food was pretty good but the main favorite of my family was the thrilling roller coasters! If you're a thrill seeker, this place is for you! They have some really cool roller coaster rides! My teenage kids had so much fun riding all of the rides and even went to the Waterpark area and had a blast there too! The lines weren't too long and the entire trip was very pleasant. We will definitely be returning!

Fun for the whole family. My wife enjoyed the park even though she is 6 months pregnant because of zoo and water animal show. My kids loved the whole experience. Only down side many attractions were closed due to our late in the season visit. We did love all of the Halloween festivities though.

This was my first time visiting for the holiday season. It was very pretty but overally crowded in some of the attractions. We weren't able to see everything they had to offer because they closed so early, even on a Friday. Chocolate World was closed as well, and so we're most of the rides. It was a nice experience but I wouldn't come back during the holidays. I feel like it was too expensive for what it was.

I took the kids to Hersheypark and had a great time. The park has a variety of rides and pools that kept the kids entertained all day. The chocolate-themed attractions were particularly impressive, and there were plenty of delicious food options. It's an excellent place for a family outing.

Great park. I just wish the lines weren't always so painfully slow moving at every ride. The parks operations aren't the best really and there's a lot of little kids and elderly crowds. It's a great family park / thrill park but be prepared to wait in some very long lines as the ride crews don't hustle to send out trains.

This is a really nice park that our family really enjoyed visiting. The park seemed really clean and well staffed. We enjoyed the preview night the two hours before our first night. We rented a cabana for our water park day and it was great. They had their own bathrooms and exclusive grill. We got free soft drinks. The staff for the cabanas would make want to do the cabanas again just for them.

We had so much fun yesterday at Hershey Park. We are a family of four. We have a teenager and a toddler. My husband is a roller coaster enthusiast and I am a little less of an enthusiast. We visit every amusem*nt we can. Some are better suited to adults and some to children. It's great when it's well balanced and Hershey Park is!! I wish there was more chocolate. LoL but seriously I was SO in the mood for chocolate fountains ! Loved the refill cups and cashless system. The lines were not bad at all especially for the first half of the day! The app was very helpful except my husband had it too they read wait times differently. For example : mine said 30 min wait and his said 15 minute wait for the same ride. All in all, great time!! See the sea animal show, it's adorable.

The happiest place on earth. What a fantastic place to spend your vacation. The rides are very fun and the lines are long but everybody expects that. Very clean park. The food is delicious. Prices are sky high just like the rides. But who doesn't want to dance with chocolate characters and create their own Hershey Bar at the Hershey Chocolate factory? Dream come true ❤️Absolutely a must place to visit as a kid and an adult 👌.

We had an absolutely delightful experience at Hersheypark. The park offers rides for all ages at a reasonable price. We spent the entire day at the park, from opening to closing, and there was an abundance of activities to keep us entertained. The park is well-maintained and the staff is friendly and helpful. The park’s cleanliness and attention to detail are commendable. We highly recommend Hersheypark to families looking for a fun and memorable day out.Upon entering the park, we were greeted by a friendly staff member who provided us with a map and answered all our questions. The park is well-organized, and the map was easy to follow. We started our day with the Cocoa Cruiser, a family-friendly roller coaster that was a great way to ease into the day. We then moved on to the Laff Trakk, an indoor spinning coaster that was a lot of fun. The Wild Mouse was another highlight, with its sharp turns and sudden drops. We also enjoyed the Ferris Wheel, which provided a great view of the park.The park has a variety of food options, from snacks to full meals. We enjoyed a delicious lunch at the Chickie’s & Pete’s stand, which offered a variety of seafood and other options. The park also has plenty of restrooms, which were clean and well-maintained.Overall, we had a fantastic time at Hersheypark. The park offers something for everyone, and we can’t wait to go back!

What a great day! So many fun thrill seeking rollercoaster but Wildcat was our favorite! Clean amusem*nt park with lots of bathrooms and food options.

Fun, relatively clean park with lots of entertaining rides. Fun for the whole family! If you like coasters this is one of the best bangs for your buck. A tip, look at the prices of the fast track to see how busy it will be on your visit. The lower the price, the less busy the park will be. Most of all, have a good time!

Ended up coming here after my daughter's cheer competition, and all I have to say is WOW! We had an amazing time there and this was the first amusem*nt park my kids have been too. I wish we had more time to explore more and ride more of the rides 😪 😩. But we will definitely be making a personal trip back sometime this summer!

It's a nice place to be with kids as with any other amusem*nt park. The tickets are not that expensive but probably they need more staff the manage the crowd. Few rides were not working and sometimes even the vending machines and food services kiosks were too slow. Ultimately, we had fun but could have been better. You need at least 3 days to cover all rides and attractions.

We went on a Sunday in April, the weather was absolutely perfect! Don't love the layout of this park as it is very hard to navigate efficiently. Having said that they do have very good markers pointing everywhere you look so if you know where you want to go it's pretty easy to find it. It was a pretty busy day but we kept an eye on wait times in the app and we ended with our longest wait time being 45 minutes! We caught several rides right after they had been down for some reason or other. The rides themselves are some of the best I've been on!!! So smooth and no headache makers!! Another amazing thing was how allergy friendly the park was!!! The app listed ALL ingredients AND labeled things for several allergy categories. They even had a gluten friendly area/line in Thier food court. WOW!!! Way to go, this was absolutely amazing!!! And the prices for food weren't outrageous!? What more could you ask for, this was so much fun and wish we lived close by so we could enjoy it more often!!

We brought our children and grandchildren (total of 8 people) here for our first visit. Handicap parking was close to the entrance. I obtained an ADA access booklet from guest services to allow easier ride entrance for rides I wanted to go on. The staff makes the process pretty easy and they were all very helpful. There were a lot of school trips visiting the day we went but it still wasn't overly crowded. The most popular rides had a longer wait, as expected. We did not visit the water area while we visited the park. Of course, the food is expensive but they do offer an all day dining option. We did purchase the cups with free refills and we were glad we did. There are refill stations all over the park. The park was very clean and all of the staff we interacted with were polite and knowledgeable. Overall, everyone had a great time and we will definitely visit again.

Service was good and rides were great. In order to get the full experience, you should spend at least a day at the park. I recommend you bring a bottle of water with you since this is a very large park. Kids will enjoy this and the Boardwalk in my opinion is the highlight of this place. Tidal Force was the best water-themed ride. The food wasn’t that great. It’s best to buy these tickets when they’re online or on a deal. Overall, it’s a good place to visit this summer.

Loved my time at Hersheypark. Even though I don’t particularly like roller coasters, I was able to enjoy smaller rides with my niece while the rest of the family enjoyed the big ones. Staff are friendly and helpful to guests. And there is plenty of places to just sit and take in the family friendly environment/atmosphere. I drove from VA and I think it was worth it. Definitely a hit over old Kings Dominion.

We had another great visit to Hershey Park today! We love this park. We especially enjoy the Halloween events. There is something for everyone here - kiddie rides, family rides, roller coasters, dining, arcades, games, shopping. The lines vary from ride to ride. You have the opportunity to buy a fast track pass for an additional cost to get on the rides without waiting. We ate dinner in the park and the food was pretty good to be from a kiosk. The prices are what you would expect: expensive. All staff members were kind and helpful, the restrooms we used were clean and well stocked. The park offers water fill up stations, so bring your own refillable water bottle to save money. Overall, we had an awesome day and we can’t wait to come back!

Hersheypark is AMAZING. What else can you say. This has been on our bucket list for years and now we are finally able to scratch it off of our list. It was just an amazing experience. We can’t wait to come back again. Now we can confirm how much fun you could have. It makes you feel like a kid again.

My family and I had a wonderful time at Hershey! The weather was perfect for the activity and the crowd was fair. The wait for the ride weren’t bad either. The park was clean and the atmosphere was welcoming. We went during Mother’s Day weekend and it was a great time. The water park was not open just yet. I am from PA and still live here so my commute was not bad (1 1/2 hours). Go go go!!!!! Hershey park is a wonderful time and the plus is it is perfect for all ages!!

A wonderful piece of Pennsylvania history, Hersheypark offers so much to see, to do, and to taste. Choose from a variety of tours. Eat at an onsite restaurant. Make your own candy bar. It is a must-experience place to visit!

We love Hershey park and have been many times! We were a bit disappointed by the rode operations and length of lines when we visited, but we chalked it up to being early in the season and not having a full staff yet. That's the only reason for 4 stars, instead of 5, but we still love the park! :)

Haven't been here in years and it's still an awesome park with lots of good roller coasters and many other rides. Went on a Wednesday mid-June and didn't wait long at all for any of the rides. We were always able to find a coaster with little to no wait time. Checking the app helps out with that. Buy tickets in advance, and there's no wait to get in, and you save a few $. Can also purchase food/drink plans that were reasonably priced. The Fast Track (skip the line) options were the only thing way overpriced and really not needed the day we were there. Perhaps it's worth it if you're there on a really busy day and are okay with spending A LOT more.

Very fun park with lots of different rides to choose from, such as dropping towers or frightening roller coasters. However, I believe that pricing has become too much, especially with parking. I was able to purchase parking for $25 for a general parking spot, but the regular price is $35, which is outrageous for a parking spot. I also feel that team members could have been nicer with fast pass. One member of my party was disabled and had an accessible fast pass, but the team members were very rude about letting us pass, even with a disability. On the other hand, the rides were very amusing and entertaining. I believe that Hershey Park is a great day trip for children and adults alike, but be weary of pricing and staff occasionally.

It's cool to walk around the park even if you're not so into rollercoasters. It can get crowded at times, but it's still large enough of a park that you don't feel too confined. Wait times are not horribly long but not super short either. The park is definitely geared more towards people who like big rollercoasters.

Some of the rides were closed but the rides that were open were good. Although it was around Christmas time that we visited, still had lots of people in the lines. I suggest getting in early when the park opens to get on your favorite rides. Towards 4 PM started to see more people getting in, as they have beautiful holiday lights decorated all over the park.

Visited Hershey on a weekend! The place was not too crowded and was fun filled. We did the chocolate world tour, make your own candy bar.My son loved both the attractions and found it pretty enjoyable.The attractions are a little expensive however worth it.Overall the place is expensive for food and souvenirs. But truly a good place to visit with a family and kids.

I would love to give this park 5 stars. It is a beautiful park that includes a theme park, water park, zoo and Chocolate world. They have fantastic rides for everyone, including a great coaster selection! You can easily spend 2-3 days here. The food was very good and overall the prices were reasonable. And don't miss out on the shakes and Sundays at Chocolate world. 😋My issues with the park are line jumping and ride operations. On our first day at the park we had 40-50 people cut line in front of us. Our second day we had even more issues than that!! There were 2 times employees were right there and didn't say a word to the people cutting.Ride operations, at most rides, were average to below average compared to other parks. Some rides, like Candymonium, were terrible. Candymonium was taking 3-5 minutes to dispatch a train. There was a constant backup of all 3 trains and this is a high capacity coaster that should be chewing through riders! Overall we had a good time, however, these 2 issues really impact a guest experience and is something that needs to be addressed.

Went here during a camping trip in December of 2021. They had the park decorated for Christmas. Tons of lights. Lots of activities. They had seasonal foods and drinks. Only a fraction of the rides were operational during this time of year (cold). We had a blast. We saw Saint Nick, his reindeer, beautiful displays… we took a ride on their monorail which gives you a spectacular Birds Eye view of the park. This is all happening in the evening mind you. It was a great experience and got us in the Christmas spirit big time. Dressing in layers is a must. Make sure the kiddies are bundled up. PA is quite cold in December.

Hershey Park in the wintertime is absolutely beautiful! Lights everywhere and the reindeer are adorable. The staff watching over the reindeer are very knowledgeable and happy to give any information you may need. Not all of the rides are open during the off season but you don't have to deal with the long lines of the summer.

Went on a super windy day so unfortunately a couple rides had to stay closed but I still had a lot of fun. There were a lot of people there but the lines weren't nearly as long as I was expecting them to be. Didn't expect to find a Chick fil a in an amusem*nt park!

Went last weekend 4-27-24 I’m a big thrill seeker! And the roller coasters here did that and some! The new wildcat is awesome! Very impressive! Fahrenheit and sky Rush are very enjoyable as well! Unfortunately storm runner broke down so I wasn’t able to ride it. But overall very happy at the park! P.S. come on a full stomach or leave to go eat. The food prices were insane!

Hersheypark is awesome!! This was the first stop on a cross country adventure I’m embarking on with my granddaughter and I’m so glad we did!The park was clean, the staff was friendly and happy to help anyone who needed it.They don’t accept cash ( which blew my mind… hey, I’m old school… what can I say)?But they do have “cash to card” machines that convert paper currency to a credit card that you can use to make purchases. So, it worked out well.There are several roller coasters to choose from, so everyone can experience the thrill! From the colossal size of “Candy Monium”, to the mid-sized “Wild Mouse”, or the somewhat docile ride of “Trail Blazer”, you just can’t go wrong!For those of you who remember Rocky Point, they even have the Music Express, which was an instant favorite for us, since we went on it several times!!The park also has ZooAmerica, which is a smaller sized zoo to walk through with well marked paths. Upon entering, be sure to get your hand stamped to re-enter the amusem*nt park area when you’re done viewing the animals.Overall, it was well worth the trip and I’m glad I got to finally experience it with my granddaughter!

There were more lights out, then the light display they had turned on.Do not waste your money here, go to bush gardens for a true Christmas experience. The light display was sad most of the lights were out, the shops were shutting down before five. The tree boardwalk was just one giant ad for local companies. Including the hotel room and park tickets we spent over 1,000 dollars for a sad experience. There were so many dark paths with no lights at all. The best thing about the park was zoo America.

My family went on a road trip from New Jersey to Ohio in search of an elusive national fencing title for my husband. We drove past Hershey Park on our way to Columbus and promised the kids that we would stop by on the return journey. As soon as we stepped inside the park, we ran into a friend. My kids loved the tide pool and lazy river, and the rides were top notch. On our way to the parking lot, we could hear the start of a Blink-182 concert in the attached arena.

Awesome Reality,This place is everything I ever wanted and more. The rides were unpredictable as each one had its own twist of excitement. The cars displayed throughout the park were epic. Just check out the new 2010 off brand 4-person car escort to have your eyes blown away by the capability the car has. Finally, I got a chance to meet some of the characters there, and man, they sure love to bust a move. The environment was great, and the employees were good. However, 16.95 for a lemonade? 7 bucks for popcorn? 7 bucks for cotton candy? It is an unfortunate twist of events. Unfortunately, this type of pricing is just as bad as that one steakhouse in uptown manhattan. Even the characters couldn't save this park from getting 5 stars. Besides that, this park is perfect in every other way. Would highly recommend it. Just make sure to save a couple thousand of bucks, and you should be good.Reporting from Hershey © Park,That's all I'm going to say

Feels like a childhood fictional dream. Worth planning a day trip and enjoying the various attractions around the park. Plenty of food options and the attractions will cater to everyone young or old so all age groups are sure to have an amazing time.Don’t miss their exclusive range of hershey bars only available there. They also have kisses flavors from around the world.If you are eating at the food court, i highly recommend their smores.

Extremely long lines 90 + minutes for main attractions. Unfortunately, we did not get to ride much in one day. Fast Track pass may help. Food options are very good. Definitely take advantage of the food & drink packages.

Definitely buy tickets in advance. Waits can be very long depending on the ride. So ensure you plan in advance. Using the Hershey's app is very helpful to avoid long wait times. Many vary from short times, to hours so it's very helpful to save time and get on more rides. Though food court lines are long as well so plan in advance when to get food and be prepared if there is a line.

We’ve gone every year for the past three years for day trips and it is 100% some of my favorite memories with my kids. The perfect mix of small medium big and VERY big rides. & The gift shops are Christmas gift heaven. I mean everyone has their fav candy right?!My favorite thing about this park is the short wait times. We like to go somewhat “off season” September-November and we literally ride every ride, some multiple times. You beat the heat that way too. Money well spent. It’s also incredibly clean.Since we only do day trips we are always able to do something different when we go. Realistically you could probably do all Hershey has to offer in 3 or 4 days. But even then… I promise you’ll want to go back 😎

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All of this incredible aeronautical history for free! The Smithsonian museums are such a gift. We went with our 4 kids aged 6 to 12 and they all had a great time. There’s something for everyone whether you’re a total science enthusiast or someone who doesn’t normally have much interest in this kind of thing. This is just a great family friendly activity. And did I mention that like all the Smithsonian museums at the National Mall, the museum is free?!

One of my son’s favorite museums! We had timed tickets for 2 and arrived at 215. It was only a 10 min casual walk from the Hilton at L’Enfant Plaza. About half of the museum is closed for renovations so I didn’t expect to need much time. I was so wrong. We saw two 25 min films in the planetarium (arrive early and sit in the back, you’ll be looking straight up) and for 2 adults and a jr ticket with military discount it was a little over $40. That ended at 325, leaving us with 2 hours and we were rushing to try to get glimpses of each room and the biggest attractions. The cafe closed at 5 so I didn’t see that, but we went to the gift shop 15 min before closing and lemme tell you, and 530- they are pushing you out the door. Politely, but no exceptions. I definitely feel like we left with no regrets. But I’d probably skip the movie, or plan for at least 4 hours.

I'm an aerospace engineer so I'm biased but my non aerospace friends say that this is the best Smithsonian (better than the natural history museum). I definitely agree. Seeing the selection was awesome. It is still under renovation so half of the museum is closed. Would definitely go back when it is fully open. I just have to do the museum in VA

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., is a soaring tribute to humanity's age-old dream of flight and our relentless pursuit of the skies and beyond. Earning a well-deserved 5 stars, this museum encapsulates the very essence of human innovation and the boundless spirit of exploration.From the delicate wings of the Wright brothers' pioneering aircraft to the robust structure of the Space Shuttle Discovery, the museum charts a captivating journey of progress, risk, and innovation. Each exhibit tells a story — tales of ingenuity, determination, and sometimes, breathtaking audacity.Beyond just the hardware, the museum dives deep into the narratives of the men and women who dared to dream, to push boundaries, and to venture into the great unknown. It's awe-inspiring to stand in the presence of these machines and realize the leaps and bounds air and space travel have taken in just over a century.For anyone with even a fleeting interest in flight, space, or the boundless potential of human endeavor, the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is a must-visit. It's not just a collection of artifacts, but a testament to how far we've come and a nod to the endless possibilities of where we might go next.

While visiting, I found that more than half of the venue was under construction, which was a bit disappointing. However, the accessible portions were quite fascinating. The exhibit provided a comprehensive journey through the history of aviation, starting from the Wright Brothers’ early airplanes and progressing to modern super-fast jets. The variety of unique exhibitions added to the intrigue, showcasing various aspects of aeronautical advancements. Additionally, there was an interesting section dedicated to the history of sports in the U.S., which was an unexpected but enjoyable inclusion.

I visited the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum and I was amazed by the exhibition. It has many real artifacts that show the incredible journey of science and engineering for the achievements and knowledge we have today. It is fascinating for curious people of all ages. Even 5-year-old children can find something for themselves and maybe get inspired by our space future. I highly recommend this museum to anyone who loves aviation and space exploration.

I visited the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum on a high school trip, and it was an incredible experience! The entire place is exceptionally well-kept, with pristine exhibits and informative displays. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, enhancing our visit with their insights.The museum's layout made it easy to navigate, and the variety of exhibits kept us engaged throughout our tour. From the historic aircraft to the interactive displays, everything was fascinating and beautifully maintained.Overall, the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum exceeded all my expectations. It’s simply a must go.

What a great museum in the city to enjoy. If you love history and space, you should definitely check out the museum. A lot of exhibits were closed, however there was still plenty to do including watching the Discovery launch, touching a piece of the moon, reading about what happens to your body when you go to space, seeing space toilets, and different countries astronaut gear. There is an interactive exhibit where you can choose to ride in a space ship and complete a VR( virtual reality) experience, fly your own craft or ride a roller coaster… the prices for this ranged from $8.00 to $12.00 per person. Don’t forget to stop by the gift shop and get your very own space suit, hat or mission patches for your backpack!! No tickets are required, however we waited an hour and a half in line to get into the museum.

Possibly the most extraordinary museum in the world, I would think this museum alone a worthy destination of the transatlantic trip but the entire experience is brought low by the way in which it is currently managed.The refurbishment that’s currently underway limits the awe factor but it’s still there.About 8 rooms, four of these are above-average quality of content but the space related rooms and Moon exploration are quite simply extraordinary. The objects are wonderfully exhibited and you often sense that you are in a world-class, premiere museum.Despite that, I couldn’t quite rise above the experience of passing through the Smithsonian facility on a busy, rainy day. Access to seating is very limited given the size of the crowd; it was very difficult to get overpriced food and a struggle to find the space to eat it (I gave up). The museum store/shop is very large but very expensive.Entry to the museum is currently allotted by the hour and we joined a block-long line in the rain with tickets that required being booked two months in advance. Attendant staff seemed passive and tired or just grumpy, while the few curatorial staff we encountered seemed somewhat overwhelmed by the crowd.The collection here is unique and inspirational , containing touchstones of the most inspirational moments in human history, but limited by the exhibition space and feels cramped. Sharing that space with such a crowd is tiring.I brought my children for my first return since I was a child in 1982 and I often struggled to maintain enthusiasm. We enjoyed the Udvar-Hazy facility much more.

I give this 5 stars for being free but it would get 4 if I had to pay to enter due to the fact that you cannot enter even a minute before your scheduled time and it took 7 minutes in a queue before we could enter the building. Standing in line in the brutal sun is no joke. I highly recommend coming 20 or more minutes after your entrance time (you can come up to an hour later). The other issue is that there are very few places to sit. Saw lots of people sitting on the floor.Aside from these negatives, it's a great little museum. 1-2 hours is plenty of time to see everything and read tons and tons. I enjoyed reading the brief period of the Wright brothers' success and their home life.Large gift store inside and even a place to get personalized dog tags. A few interactive exhibits but not a ton for younger kids.One last thing, make sure to reserve in advance! Our whole weekend here in DC was during a very unbusy weekend but this place was packed and sold out.

Museum is free but definitely reverse a ticket in advance. The line was out the door and around the block at opening time, so don't be surprised if you have to wait. It moves very fast, though. Very interesting history on aviation from the first plane flown by the wright brothers to modern day planes and drones. The "space" section definitely was smaller but no less fascinating with parts from a real exploded rocket, models of Mars rovers, and a lot of interesting signage on the mysteries of the universe and quirks of our solar system. One of the most popular Smithsonian museums and I can see why, however I don't think you need to spend all day here. 3 hours is enough time.

The Air and Space Museum offers an awe-inspiring journey through aviation history. The St. Louis and other iconic planes showcased provide a captivating glimpse into the evolution of flight. However, it's worth noting that the absence of the Blackbird and the space shuttle was a downside, leaving a notable gap in the otherwise impressive collection. Despite this, the museum remains a must-visit for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

This was by far one of the coolest things we’ve done in DC. We took our kids—ages 7, 9, 12, & 14–and we all loved it.The biggest downsides were: (1) the day we went was super-crowded, and (2) we had already been to another museum, so we maxed out on walking around looking at exhibits faster than we would’ve if we would have started here.There are so many exhibits and so much information. Everywhere you turn is something else intriguing. I could hardly believe that we were looking at the actual aircraft/spacecraft from stories we’ve heard about all our lives. It was truly amazing.We especially loved the Wright Brothers’ exhibit and the entire section with space shuttles and spacesuits on display. And my husband was happy to find the Spirit of St. Louis, which was tucked away in a back corner, but a staff member graciously directed us on how we could see it.We’d love to return and hopefully try to schedule it for a less busy time (seriously, the crowds inside were very stressful at times), but we will also make sure this is the first or only museum we do that day.Highly, highly recommend!

Unfortunately right now, half of the museum is under renovation. But the half that we got to see was really cool. They've got a lot of really awesome exhibits and so many different interactive things. I really liked the interactive Earth exhibit on the upper floor. I wouldn't eat at the cafe though, everything was very overpriced.

When i visited this museum I found that half of the exhibits were closed off. Despite this, the historical information available was quite intriguing. And there were a lot of interesting displays. As well as interactive games that were very fun and informational. However, I was a bit disappointed to find that the gift shop and café were selling items at prices that were too high for what the items were. Overall, a nice museum with some fun things to see and do, just be mindful half of the exhibits are closed.

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum offers a remarkable journey through the history of aviation and space exploration. Celebrating 55 years since the moon landing, visitors can marvel at the iconic spacesuits and lunar rovers from the Apollo missions. The museum also features the Wright brothers' pioneering glider and a vast array of historic aircraft, making it a treasure trove for aviation enthusiasts. It's an excellent destination for families, with engaging exhibits for children. Be sure to book tickets in advance, as the museum didn’t accommodate walk-ins.

Great museum to stroll around for a few hours. As others mentioned, there are some exhibits that are closed so I wouldn't treat this place as a main attraction to visit, museum wise.However, it is a great learning experience if your unfamiliar with USA space history and the early history of flight. Great crash course here. Definitely recommend if your in the Greater DC area.This museum is free admission as it's your federal tax dollars hard at work. They do have donation bins throughout the museum as well if you feel inclined to contribute.

What an awesome incredible museum. So interactive and just tons to do! We spent 2 hours just walking around and seeing all the planes. Some of the coolest things are the two planes that you can walk inside and also the whole exhibit showcasing the Apollo missions.Seriously can’t wait for the whole museum to open. It’s an absolute must do even with half open. 10 out of 10 Ill be back.

The best things I can say are. It was great that the security staff monitor the line of people waiting to get in. Air quality was awful and it was just miserable out. Thankfully they let the 2pm folks in line inside early. The planetarium was great. Like the other recent reviews say. Half or more of the museum is under construction. The upstairs exhibits for space were nice but the rest was dull and not worth it. I think the only reason they have advanced tickets is because they have so little seating for crowds wanting to avoid the heat vs the other museums

This museum is one of the best I’ve been to. There is so much history and detail in the air and space industry, but the museum does a great job of capturing a ton of it. The planes on display are a stunning work of building masterpiece. My grandfather flew the DC-3 hanging up front and center, so it was really cool to see in person and quite inspiring.

The entrance is free but it requires a reservation for a timed pass. It does not allow for an early entry. On a hot summer day, it was no fun standing in a line outside the museum for almost 20 minutes until been letting in.Some of the exhibitions were cool. We enjoyed the early planes and inventions, flying cars, Nation of speed. Unfortunately the iMax theater was not open. And large spaces were closed due to renovations. The displaying planes were much less than I expected. We visited on Saturday which was a packed day for the museum. There were not enough sitting area. Overall it’s a nice place to visit. But I would wait for a couple more years before visiting again to have a more interesting and enhanced experience. On its website, it says the full building is expected to be open in 2026.

We visited this museum in the month of August 2023. The space museum is well maintained and has a lot of attractions. There are two different museums, if you are more interested in aircrafts and space shuttles you need to attend the other one. Remember to give enough time as they start closing the museum by 4:30, they wont allow you to walk-in to different sections after 4pm. Buying tickets in advance is recommended.The museum has a cafeteria inside, has restrooms and water refilling stations. You need to park your cars roadside or at garage.

One of the most amazing and attractive places in Washington DC. A great place to take your family. The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, is an awe-inspiring tribute to aviation and space exploration. Its vast exhibits showcase historic aircraft, spacecraft, and artifacts, allowing visitors to journey through the remarkable milestones of flight and space travel. From the Wright brothers' plane to the Apollo 11 command module, it's a captivating experience for enthusiasts and curious minds alike.

Note: This museum is still undergoing renovations, and half of the museum is closed. If you have the option of waiting until it opens, I’d strongly recommend it.Advanced tickets are also required at this location. They are free, but can be hard to get at popular times. Definitely get your tickets early if you are planning to come on a holiday or other busy time.Finally, there’s also a Dulles location that is much larger with more exhibitions. If you’re picking between the two, I’d definitely go with the Dulles location. It’s less crowded and way cooler.

Get your online free passes in advance! It gets booked rather quickly. All the exhibitions were amazing, and there’s something for everyone. We watched Dark Universe, it was worth it (you need to get paid tickets for this area).Accessibility was good for the most part, ramps, elevators, but with the big crowds it can get hard to walk around. Take it slow and easy and you’ll enjoy it better.It was a memorable visit!

Admission is free. Just book a slot. When I got to the museum, I was really scared because the queue was endless, it was really long, but the process itself was quick and efficient! It's a pity that the part I was looking forward to the most is under renovation! I'm very disappointed with this. otherwise a very nice place. very nice souvenir shop, a bit expensive but nice. very nice ladies at the information desk, handing out maps on the road. Poor cafeteria, the worst iced tea I have ever had in my life, there is a lot of room for improvement of the entire gastronomic aspect because it is poor. And a lot of kids come over well lost opportunity!

Summary:I'm biased due to my love for aviation, which is why I believe that the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is the best museum on the National Mall. Friendly staff, immersive exhibits, and cool planes dotting the museum make this place a joy to visit.Don't Wait or Come Early:Free timed tickets are required for entry, but no early entry is permitted. I'd actually encourage NOT to line up early, because you'll likely spend ~15 minutes burning in the hot summer sun while standing in line. Instead, if you arrive roughly 10-15 minutes after your scheduled arrival, you'll pass through security in <1 minute. You can enter an hour after your scheduled entry, so don't worry about being turned away.Stay Time:I spent around 6 hours cumulatively over two visits, since I took the time to read the exhibits thoroughly. You can definitely cut it to around 2-3 hours if you don't stop and read everything though.The Planetarium:I watched two movies here: "Dark Universe" and "Worlds Beyond Earth". Admission is $9 for one movie, or $16 for two. I highly encourage watching at least one of these two movies here, because the 360 degree theater is captivating eye candy, as well as a great place for kids to learn about science.Also, try to sit near the back of the planetarium, so you don't have to consistently tilt your head up to watch the movies.Food Trucks (right outside the NASM):If the food truck doesn't have a valid permit, please stay AWAY from them. There was a rather infamous incident of one food truck using the Air & Space fountain water. Visit r/washingtondc for similar stories.I highly advise eating before coming, as the Mars Cafe inside the museum is pricey.

This is a beautiful museum with many unique items on display.We spend a couple of hours here, but if you like to dig deeper into air and space history, you could easily spend many more, reading up on all the shared information.The tickets are free, but you need to book them online in advance.

I liked this museum so much. It was the best in Washington. But now because of the renovation - half of the museum is closed. Additionaly 25percent of this half are museum stores.There was little information about the booking passess. We made the booking next day exactly on 8:30 but unfortunately most of the tickets were gone in less than 1 minute for that day :(.Still some people are not coming after making booking and Museum is not letting the other in although there are free spaces.

This place is a blast to walk through, but since half of it is closed, I can't give it more than 3 stars. Lots of hands on things to do and still plenty of planes and aircraft to see, but you're only seeing half of what this place usually offers. Bear that in mind as the renovations are slated to take a year or more. The space exploration stuff is great and I enjoyed the early flight stuff. It's free, so it's still worth a visit, but 1-2 hours here is more than enough.

This place was great. There were lots of planes and other notable aircraft displayed dynamically in the air. Exhibits had plenty of information about various topics. Unfortunately, half the museum was under renovation and couldn't be accessed. Would like to see it when it's fully renovated.

Great, but under construction. (7/3/2024)Would go again but with about a 1/3 of the museum behind while construction tarps I feel we missed a lot this time. Also there were a lot of people...a lot. To the point were you queued in lines to walk past exhibits. This meant you couldn't enjoy most things. Normally it is recommended you take 4 hours for this building. We were done in about 2.5 hours. We did have a reserved time in advance. I do like that system and recommend it. We walked through every display.The lower level Cafe needs more options. As a diabetic, the options were not very conducive. So we chose to leave and eat somewhere else. Though I will say the sheer number of food trucks outside was insane.

Get your ticket as early as 8:30 am because the place gets jammed. Only half of the museum is open right now, but it was enough for me and my 7-year-old boy. We watched every artifact and tried every interactive screen in the museum. We touched some asteroids and meteorites. We learned about space food, astronauts, and rocket ships. We loved the planets exhibit. We spent a good 3 hours in the museum. We will come back to see the new part and the planetarium.

This is a must visit while in DC. Almost everything you about space and aviation, you can find here. Kid friendly. Handicapped and stroller friendly. They have an elevator. Enjoy and have fun. Get your tickets online. They have time blocks to enter.

The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum is a very popular tourist spot in DC. Advanced planning is necessary since (free) ticket sales are limited each day. As soon as you plan your DC vacation, book your tickets here to get the day and time you prefer. Please note that the museum is currently under a major renovation, and almost half of the museum is currently (June 2024) closed.

Of course this place is amazing. It soars above all others. There is enough space for everyone! As national travelers, my kids were particularly fond of the airplanes. Since our trip my son has been obsessed with planes and has tried to learn everything he can about them. Talk about inspiration! He is now collecting planes. He is 9 and he can you everything from. The Concord to Southwest Airlines. 🙌Thank you Air and Space. My other son loved the gift shop. All of the gift shops. Especially the three leveled gift shop. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Free CostReserve your tickets in advance!We reserved our tickets at least a week ago for 3.31.2024 visit. The tickets 6 days prior to 3/31/2024 were pretty much taken except 4pm visit on 3.30.2024.When arrived at 12:30 pm for 1pm visit, we were instructed to wait in the line till 1pm. Right next to the escalator, it has a sign said more than half of space is under renovation, so there are more to see for sure. Of course, there are lots of people on Sunday, but it is still manageable, meaning you can still pretty experience most of things; even though there is a line, people move pretty fast.

The American air and space museum is such a great place to learn and enjoy everything. There are demos done while you're walking around. You'll need to order your ticket in advance, but it's a lot of fun and a great place to take your kids. Not to mention if you love gift shops, they have 3 floors with lots of different things you can build with Legos, from astronaut food to small planes and solar systems.

It's a must visit. I love the videos which they played at big screens inside about solar system, and moons. What planes looked like back then . Really amazing to see the original wright brothers plane and it's history behind it. The space part of museum looks really colorful and lively.

The air and space museum is one of the most visited museums in all of the world. Since it’s opening it has attracted over 350 million people and continues to attract thousands a day. It’s free to the public, but you need to make a reservation to be admitted. There are lots of things to learn, so come ready to read!

We really enjoyed the museum but disappointed that nearly 2/3 is under renovation. The open exhibits were full of science details and supported by the artifacts.Best: awesome security guard Imani was friendly, engaging, and knowledgeable about the Planets exhibit. She's hilarious! All while doing her job.I did see that the museum has made a few accessibility improvements for visually impaired visitors with tactile models. Not what we've seen overseas but it's a tiny start.

Love this museum, I think it is the best out of all the Smithsonian’s. There are so many interactive exhibits and videos to watch, and they’re all spread out; so it helps keep the masses of people from being on top of each other. The reason I gave 4 stars is that I wish it was open longer! The tickets are time-entry and one of time slots is 4pm.. by the time you get in the museum you have an hour before it closes which is NOT enough time to see or do even half of what the museum has to offer. The “same-day” tickets are a joke, there’s maybe like 10 tickets available and they’re at the 4pm time slot. I got tickets in advance to our trip but tried to get same-day for a better time slot, was waiting at 8:30, when they became available, and I didn’t get tickets.

First visit since the renovations, they are still making updates. If you are into the history of aviation in America this is your place. Comparatively the other museum A&S museum in Chantilly is s more open space and focuses on displaying various aircraft. This one also has aircraft displays but more curated with multimedia displays and various miniature models. I made a reservation the day before our visit and it was pretty easy. I went on a weekday morning in mid march at 11am. It was still pretty busy, but manageable. My only critique is that the placement as well as the wording of the exhibits could improve. There were times that i was searching to try to find an explanation of what i was looking at.

Yes, you must pay to enter. Was it worth it? Did my young children enjoy this museum? Yes, we had such a good time we will visit again. I mean, just the planes were cool. But they have someone around to help you with history and events that are so important to know. This is a must go museum. The kids had an amazing time, and you will, too. If anything, do it once and I guarantee you will have a great time.

Half the museum is shut down. Felt ripped off from my experience. What was there, was very informative, interactive and exciting. Lots of cool displays and interesting little ways of teaching concepts. Virtual tools used all throughout to enhance the experience. Could easily spend 3 hours on the side that open. Great gift shop with lots of cool ideas for keepsakes or gifts.

Went here with the family and thoroughly enjoyed every exhibit in this museum. This was one of the highlights for the kids and they loved learning about the planets, space, and the history of the Apollo missions. They even have a hanging full sized XWing in there - obviously lots of Star Wars references here. This is a definite must go for everyone. Make sure to reserve an appointment days in advance.

Great experience! Sadly a big part of the museum is closed due to maintenance, but still worth it.Make sure to set your space in order to access the museum.

Absolutely incredible! The exhibits have so much info presented in a fun and engaging way. They cater to people with disabilities as well! There are visual, audio, and tactile exhibits. There are parts of planes that you can walk through, and an incredible planetarium experience (which cost us $9 each, and so worth it). I didn't know we needed to get tickets in advance until the morning of, but they release tickets throughout the day. I got online for the afternoon release at 12:30, and easily secured 4 tickets for my group. We spent about 3 hours inside. We looked at everything at least briefly, but we could certainly go back again to read all everything more in depth. During our visit they were in the process of expanding, so I can only imagine how much more there will be to see when that's done. I will say it was pretty busy, but we didn't have to wait in any long lines. 10/10 museum, I would go again!

Cool museum to see in person finally. The airplane exhibits and outer space exhibits were wall to wall and literally hanging from the ceiling. We took so many pictures. The museum is Busy busy busy. Make a appointment for your time slot prior to visiting the museum. If we had not scheduled our time we wouldn't have been able to enter. I recommend.

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I had never been in a museum as amazing as this one; it's amazing, they have so many things to see; dinosaur fossils are the best, my three year old daughter enjoyed it very much, she has not stopped talking about it in the last two days. We went on a Sunday and it was quite long but it is not overwhelming because it is very big place, there was enough space to see and do things. the museum is very interactive, it has so many things to learn, a single day is not enough to learn about so many things. It has easy access for strollers and wheelchairs, there are multiple elevators, several shops for souvenirs and gifts, it has a very nice cafe area. you won't get bored here. In addition, everything is super clean and it is totally free. When you enter the museum you go through a lot of security but the process is fast.

It is an amazing museum for kids who are eager to learn new things. This museum is a full day visit there is lots of knowledge to grasp and one can learn about a lot of things here. I had a limited time, but would love to visit this place again and spend enough time in each section by going through all the information one by one. I personally liked the fossil lab , where you could actually see individuals cleaning the Fossils, drawing images of fossils. It was a really amazing experience overall. I wish I had more time.

Once you’ve been to a couple of Natural History museums you’ve pretty much seen them all. This has the usual fossil and animal collections, but I’d say they’re very well organized and the exhibits seem designed with intent.They have some really nice fossils although it’s hard to determine how many replicas they have instead of the real thing.Their animal collection is also pretty good and the exhibits include plenty of useful information.Definitely a good option if you have kids or you like nature. Safe to skip if you’ve been to more than one similar museums elsewhere.

Very nice museum, interesting and informative also free. The amazing world of the ocean, animals, space, dinosaurs, butterflies, crystals and much more. It was also very interesting for us to see how man developed, a very good story about our past ancestors, cool statues. We were there for more than two hours, it was not enough because every square centimeter in this museum is very interesting and worth attention. My children ran and it was impossible to stop them, especially in the underwater world, various fish, octopuses, corals, turtles and others. We also really liked in the world of dinosaurs. The museum itself is very clean, spacious and interesting. We drank coffee in the museum cafe, ate delicious desserts, but the prices are quite high, even very high, but that's everyone's choice) We liked everything and we are very satisfied))

Awesome experience!! We could go here every day for a year and not see everything!!The time, effort, and love that goes into this place is nothing short of amazing. I'm really very happy I got to go.Worth the money, if you get a chance!The squirrels are also quite tame and we fed them by hand lol.

Went here with the family and enjoyed the exhibits here. I thought this was better than the one in New York and the best part? It was free. There were lots of interesting and well-laid out exhibits here prompting you to explore the entire museum. The gem and jewels exhibit was pretty cool and the kids loved seeing the size of the gems and their values.

We had a great time! There was no wait to get in, even with security screenings at the door. It was quite crowded both days we visited, but we were still able to see every exhibit in a reasonable amount of time. Masks are required throughout the building, but that was no issue for us. My 7 and 10yo LOVED all the exhibits and were blown away every time we rounded a corner. I highly recommend it if you're in DC!

An amazing (free) experience that was tons of fun for all of us and we all left smarter. Plan to spend at least 2 hours if you want to see most of the exhibits. If you want to read and learn about the exhibits it, allot at least 3 hours.They do have restaurants inside, ample restrooms and a nice gift shop.Our favorite exhibits were neanderthals exhibits and ancient animals, especially the dinosaur skeletons. They have many real looking animal exhibits, and detailed scientific background on them which was fun to learn.

I've been to this museum on numerous trips to DC and it is always a highlight of our trip. This time we went back in order to avoid some rain. They thankfully are no longer doing times ticket entry, so it was a smooth entrance. Be forewarned there will probably always be a school group or five visiting, but the 3 floors of exhibits allow for you to mostly avoid crowds. I obviously wouldn't recommend going on the weekend if you don't like kids, but the weekday not on a school break is doable.The exhibits are well done and will have something for everyone. From bodies and bones to fish and other animals, you will dive into the world of nature. Over time, taxidermy does start to show it's age so in the near future some of the animals may need to be redone or repaired, but in the grand scheme of things they are still holding strong.The bathrooms are mostly clean. It depends on what time you go of course, but with school groups they can quickly get dirty. The staff is very pleasant upon entry and are used to big crowds. They still run everything smoothly with such a large turnout.I'll continue to go when I am in downtown DC as I feel like you learn something new every time.

I love this museum. Everything is quality, everything is clean. And the entry lines are fast - so (Pro Tip) if you need to use the restroom but are wary of Port-O-Potties, you can get in and out quick, despite a bag check. There is also a cafe with pretty much everything you could want to eat and it's not too expensive for the area. Plus, the ice cream trucks outside are so nice on a hot day. Beware: the live Butterfly exhibit is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

It was just incredible. Hope diamond was a highlight. Our kids FAVORITE was the butterflies. It is an extra ticket but totally worth it. The room is relatively small so almost everyone has a butterfly land on them. It was pure magic.The other exhibits were fun as well. Loved the ones about gems and minerals as well as night sky. Just a big beautiful museum

Amazing hall of bones and hall of fossils, but also had a great exhibit on rocks and gems, the hall of mammals, and the sea creatures. Very interesting, learned a lot about dinosaurs and mass extinction events. You can even see in the dinosaur exhibits how many bones are casts vs real, so that was very neat. I also enjoyed watching the scientists work, one was drawing very detailed pictures of fossils, wish I could have given him a thumbs up but he was in the zone. Definitely recommend to people who like dinosaurs or bones in general.

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is one of the best museums in DC. A massive three-storied Victorian architecture that is filled with information about natural lives.When planning your visit, be prepared to allocate at least four hours to fully explore..Definitely a good option if you have kids or you like nature. Safe to skip if you’ve been to more than one similar museums elsewhere.The museum's security process is seamless, and unlike my experience at the Air and Space Museum, personal water bottles were permitted here, a welcome relief.

Such a cool museum! Expect a crowd, it was elbow to elbow in most areas downstairs. BUT, totally worth going to. The elephant in the center of the lobby was such a cool focal point to be greeted with, and the dinosaurs are all set up perfectly. We thoroughly enjoyed seeing everything. For anyone wanting to do the butterfly exhibit, make sure you get tickets early because it is a timed ticket system and they sell out.

Nice place but fully packed over the weekend. You need at least 3 to 4 hours to look around the whole museum. Try to visit by 10 AM when the museum opens, it may be less crowded during that time. Some of the things require tickets, for instance butterfly pavilion required tickets to visit. Foods are available inside but it’s crowded.

I hope I have more time to spend at this place. Absolutely the best natural history museum! The exhibitions are all at the highest quality possible. It is very educational and fun to explore every corner. Highlights were at the mineral hall. There is a massive display of many valuable minerals. I especially loved the red topaz crystal.

Incredible experience, I highly recommend this museum for all members of the family. Adults can easily spend hours in here captivated by the complex stories and text enriching every sectionChildren can engage with the many interactive displays and cool exhibits surrounding you!There was a very short line to get in, no problem at all and no tickets required!!The bathrooms are clean and well-maintained, the food offerings are expensive but that's to be expected. This is a MUST GO if you're in the DC area.

Ridiculously busy you can barely move around and see anything. There were quite a couple of cool exhibits that closed on the Friday we visited. Very stuffy and warm from that crazy number of people inside. I prefer the NYC natural history museum better.

Great museum for kids and adults. We went on the weekend and it was packed with people but we were able to move around with moderate congestion. The gift store was reasonable and there was some unique items available. For the little ones, I would bring a stroller if you’re up to pushing it because their legs will get tired. There were places to sit but they weren’t plentiful. The food court was open but we didn’t purchase anything. You can bring your own goods and water inside the museum. There is plenty to see and read for everyone. Highly recommend for families with small kids (probably 2 and up)

An amazing museum to visit. So much to discover and learn. We planned only 2-3 hours which was reasonable but not sufficient really. Kids loved various sections in the museum and so did we. A must visit if you happen to be in the Washington DC especially with kids and family. People of all ages will have things to learn and be amazed at.And entrance was free and parking was easily available 💕

You can skim a majority of the museum and get lost in a single branch for a long time. Well worth the price (free)! Gift shop is a bit smelly, but I usually don't go to them anyway. Overall, the exhibits are top-notch and there are a lot that offer to touch the exhibit. Great time with the family and time well spent.

The Smithsonian Natural History Museum undoubtedly ranks among the finest museums I've ever visited. A treasure trove of exhibits awaits, catering to diverse interests, from dinosaurs and early hominids to safari animals, aquatic life, minerals, meteors, and even the famed Hope Diamond.Plan on dedicating a minimum of 4 hours to thoroughly explore the majority of exhibits, even at a brisk pace. It's important to note that reading every single detail may be a tall order within this time frame. Approach your visit with a clear plan, focusing on the topics that resonate most with you and your companions. Don't miss the chance to engage with the educational videos on offer and take occasional breaks to rest your feet.The museum's security process is seamless, and unlike my experience at the Air and Space Museum, personal water bottles were permitted here, a welcome relief. All in all, the Smithsonian Natural History Museum guarantees an enriching and immersive experience that leaves a lasting impression.

This family-friendly museum is open and free to the public. No tickets or timed entry required. You can easily spend hours here. It's very informative, fun, and educational. Everything from rocks, minerals, gemstones, bones, birds, bees, mummies, to butterflies. There's plenty of food options in the museum, and vendor food trucks right outside. This is a great option for a rainy day or to beat the heat on a hot day.

Really cool museum, and definitely family friendly. They have a range of exhibits so there is sure to be something for everyone. My wife and I really enjoyed the Gems and Minerals exhibit. Biggest issue is the crowd. We went on a weekday and the place was still pretty crowded. They really should have timed entry passes like other museums in the area.

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is a must see and an amazing museum for kids who are eager to learn new things. This museum takes a while to explore (around 3-4 hours) with all the interesting exhibits spread throughout the building. There are many facts and information in one place which makes it very impressive. The entry was free and there was no need for tickets. Overall, we had an amazing experience and hope to come back soon with more time.

Awesome place with so much to see we couldn’t do it all in one day! We got there just as they opened up on a weekday and there was no wait, but it got busy in a hurry with kids and tour groups. Amazing to see so much history and treasures from around the world for FREE! Make sure it’s on your short list of must see attractions if visiting D.C.

You need to take a full day here (or 2) to see everything and do this museum justice. Amazing displays, great staff/docent and gift shop staff. Parking here is the challenge. There are a few parking areas a distance (3-5 blocks) from the museum, so plan accordingly. Better yet is to ride into DC on public transportation or take a ride service (cabs are quite available). Also, make sure you have extra battery power for your phone. You will need it after a full day of pictures.

In DC I loved this museum, especially I saw a huge Elephant that is at the entrance to the museum. It offers many things to look at and learn. My favorite area was the sea area, where I saw a hanging whale and different types of big fish. The funniest thing I saw was a monkey holding an iPhone and taking pictures. I recommend coming to this museum.

My visit to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History was a total treasure hunt of knowledge and wonder. Its vast exhibits, from the iconic Hope Diamond to the lifelike dinosaur displays, offer a captivating exploration of Earth's history and biodiversity. The museum's interactive exhibits make learning a fun and engaging experience for visitors of all ages. The attention to detail and the depth of information provided showcase the museum's commitment to education and scientific discovery. With free admission, it's a fantastic destination for anyone with an interest in the natural world. Perhaps I need to go there one more time to cover some more corners of the great museum.

It's a very good museum and has several sections in buildings of three floors. I saw the mummy and gems section on the second floor. Animal fossils and insects. It has a section on mobile phone evaluation, technology changes and its recycling. One may need a long time to visit all floors in detail. Parking is an issue and not easy to find. Beware of food trucks as they have very high price of items and check before buying. Nice restrooms and good management of the crowd.

My family and I have gone a few times. We went again last week. Of course, I failed to remember its spring break and tourist season 😵‍💫😅 soooo it was actually quite packed on top of which there's very limited places to take a load off to sit down. Side note, I do like how efficient the cafeteria area on the main floor is. Folks usually recognize that space is limited and eat promptly to clear a space for the next person. OH AND I DID LOSE MY RING!! AND WHEN I CALLED NO ONE RETURNED. I'LL ADD A PIC.

More than a museum this is a story about the various periods of life in our history. The museum has an amazing flow from the prehistoric, to the mammals, marine life and the future.There's an ongoing exhibit on the history and effect of cellphones on our lives. It goes through several ongoing projects to recover our planet too.I recommend going early, this museum may take up to 6 hours to complete for a detailed experience.They will close the doors very abruptly when closing though. Got separated from my family because they were pushing people around to leave. It's a free museum but try to leave before that happens.

First, let me say, we only had one hour to spend here and it is NOT enough time to see everything in this incredible museum. You could easily spend a whole day here. But the greatest thing about this museum is it’s free. So if you only have an hour, go visit and come back another day to see the rest. I loved everything about this museum, from its beautiful architecture and design to its high quality artifacts and presentations. Everything, except for the employees. There wasn’t a single employee that looked like they enjoyed their job. They were not friendly nor helpful. In fact, there were two female employees who were very loudly gossiping with every other word out of their mouth a swear word. I never once saw them stop talking long enough to actually interact with patrons. It was very off-putting but the museum itself is so stellar it deserves 5 stars regardless of their awful customer service.

Loved it. This is my second time here. It is a must visit place, enjoyable for both kids and adults, and it is free. You just need a few hours to cover the whole museum. Everyone loved the interactive session where we could transform our faces from modern human to ancestral humans. Also, the kids loved the technology section where they were able to see old phones. There is a food court and a gift shop too.

This place is UNBELIEVABLE! There is plenty of room for families with strollers, large groups, easy access to bathrooms, charging for phones, food and rest areas, gift shops, multiple elevators, and more.As far as the attractions, there is none better in the USA. Every type of the animals of the world are here and you are educated constantly. The lighting and signage is perfect. Kids can see everything from their vantage point so there’s no need to lift them constantly like at most zoos and museums.The gem exhibit on the 2nd floor is truly one-of-a-kind, featuring the Hope Diamond. You can get about 8” away and there are dozens more examples to enjoy from hundreds of years ago and most continents.The Fossil Exhibit will blow your mind, and has so much more than just dinosaurs and extinct animals. They have a live lab showing real experts removing bones from rock and using high tech equipment like laser imaging to find animal parts in rock.You really must make this building a top stop from all the other museums in the city. You can spend all day here or half a day like I did and be constantly amazed.

The National Museum of Natural History is a fantastic destination for all ages. The exhibits are incredibly informative and engaging, offering a deep dive into the wonders of our natural world. Highlights include the stunning Hall of Fossils, the captivating Butterfly Pavilion, and the awe-inspiring Hope Diamond.The museum is well-organized and easy to navigate, with knowledgeable staff ready to answer any questions. Whether you're a science enthusiast or just looking for a fun and educational outing, this museum is a must-visit. Highly recommended!** I'm an emoji Google local guide in DFW areas if you want more reviews, don't forget to follow my account. 😊 **

A perfect way to enjoy the past. Walking through and seeing so many great items. From paintings, jewelry, documents, and so much more. History coming to life right in front of your eyes. Make learning fun and maybe spark interest for further studies for all of us. It was really nice to see how the exhibitions have changed over time and how they stay yet the same. Some many things to see, it truly takes more than one day to truly enjoy the museum.

Definitely a must see! Not only is it free to get in but there is so much to do You don't have to do anything else with your entire day! Use a parking app to find the best parking rate. There is accessibility for strollers. The food in the food courts is decently priced and actually very tasty.

It's a bit of a mixed bag. It's free, so the price is great, the queues to get in can be long but they move quick so that's good. There's a bunch of really nice exhibits, and some that are fairly rare, the Hope diamond for instance, and the pretty good collection of dinosaur skeletons, and skeletons in general actually. There are two issues, first, it's very busy so be prepared to take your time, be patient as others want to look and take photos and read the info panels etc.Secondly, there doesn't seem to be any natural flow to the layout that we could figure out. This means you can bounce around a bit and not be entirely sure you've seen all the galleries. We noticed this immediately, and heard others comment about it on our way around.Look, they're minor issues, it was great fun, we love museums, and this one is pretty good. It's just I think it's worth while knowing about so you can do some research before hand, and/or have the right expectations.

Interactive displayed, rocks galore, history, dinosaurs! What more could you want?! How about knowledgeable staff and helpful information posted at every single display.This was by far worth the walk around and time we spent in the Smithsonian. I highly suggest everyone get a chance to see this once in their life at least.

Excellent collection of exhibits that makes you appreciate the beauty of natural history. Stop by the museum if you’re visiting DC. No timed-entry tickets are required.The museum features a classical architecture akin to the federal icons along the National Mall, which make for picturesque shots at practically every angle.My favorite part of the museum was, without a doubt, the Butterfly Pavilion. If you stand still, regulate your breathing, and wear bright colors (like a rain jacket), you can attract butterflies to land on you. At one point, three butterflies were perched on my right arm.The Butterfly Pavilion is only open Tuesday to Thursday, and required a $8 entry fee if you don’t visit on Tuesday. However, I found the fee well worth the cost, as I easily spent 90 minutes inside.

Did not have enough time to see this place even though we had about 5 hours. We're able to see the first floor pretty well but we'll have to come back to see the second floor. Did not realize that all the museums closed at 5:30. The security and all were nice but firm about making everybody leave.Came back the next day and still didn't have enough time. We were able to do the upstairs exhibits in about 3 to 4 hours but it was not enough time to really see detail and see everything.

The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History has amassed an extensive collection of natural history specimens since its establishment in 1910, with an estimated 148 million artifacts in its possession. Only a small fraction of these artifacts are displayed to the public at any given time.It was amazing and you need good 3/4 hours to cover the whole museum or full whole day to explore every single piece in the museum.No need to buy tickets it is free to enter!!

Night at the museum, my kids were so excited to take pic with RAX the dinosaur. We loved it. There was no dumdum but over all experiences was good for my kids.Special seeing the hope diamond from India.Nice looking at animals and skeleton of dinosaur was good experience.Loved it would recommend to everyone

I'm sure if this isn't the best natural history museum in the world it's definitely close. Seems like they have every species of plants,animals,jewels, and on and in. Butterfly exhibit was good. Have been to better but still good if your I to that thing.

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What an amazing experience this place is! The vast size of this battlefield is awe inspiring. Over 70,000 men lost their lives battling over a 24 acre piece of land, to either keep or do away with slavery. To learn and to actually be able to visualize how far a canon ball weighing 8 pounds could be launched a mile away with a canon two hundred years ago is truly incredible. The museum displays of the uniforms, handguns, rifles and various artifacts is extensive.I enjoyed the bus tour with the tour guide.It was interesting and fun to hear the narrative of the battle and learn about the little to unknown facts about the battle.In order to experience the entire Gettysburg site, it is easily a two day trip.For convenience, there is a small cafeteria in the main building. The new museum building was.built in 2008 and is very clean and modern. There is a good sized souvenir shop in the main building as well. There are also numerous nearby hotels, souvenir shops and restaurants in the City of Gettysburg.For the history buff, this is a must see place to visit.

What a day! The employees were all kind & informative & our tour guide on the bus was great. Thanks John. Gift shop had something for everyone. Highly recommend the bus tour then driving self on automotive tour (a self drive). They even have many options for free.

My wife needed a wheelchair and the staff were really helpful in getting her one and they helped at all the exhibit entrances. The cyclorama is completely different in a very good way from the use of lights, simulated cannon and gunfire and the narration of events. I went last time 25 years ago but this time they brought it to life.When it gets close to 5 be ready to exit quickly and that includes the gift shop. The rest rooms are cordoned off too.If you have a disabled member of your family take them to the drop off point with benches and then go to the disabled parking which is a 1/4 mile walk to the front entrance.

I never served in the military and was never that much of a history buff, but the experience did give me a new appreciation for the freedoms we tend to take for granted.Reading each of the engravings and the stories behind them, makes you realize how great a sacrifice was made by those who were determined to stand up for what they believed in!! Truly remarkable!!Looking across the vast, open fields, imagining the sheer bravery, chaos and sacrifice of those men was genuinely inspiring to me.There are also walking paths for those who are adventurous!I may have to post a second review to display my photos, since there are so many.There were so many monuments, unfortunately, I had to actually stop taking photos to continue on with my trip. But I’m going to use that as an excuse to come back again… lol.

So beautiful.Well preserved.It feels alive with all the canons and monuments.Fences look like they have always been here.A must see if you are a fan of history.Get a map and follow the self guided tour. You will not be disappointed.

What an incredible place. I didn't have enough time to truly explore the entirety of it, as it is so incredibly vast. The bus tour was well worth the money, and comes with a very nice driver and a knowledgeable and friendly guide. Highly recommend that everyone should go, if possible, take a few days to really take it all in. I plan to return for a few days to hike it.

Amazing history! You really get a feel for the place where 51,000 lost their lives over a three day time period. I started to whistle while we walked, and then stopped as this is hallowed ground. Beautiful area.

History lesson at its best. Recommend starting with Cyclorama & Narrated movie to help put all the pieces together. So much took place over the 3 days of the fighting, that it is so helpful to get the overview. There is an App for the battlefield tour that guides you along the way. Very effective. There is also an App for all of the National Parks that adds extra content before heading out. Parking lots full of licenses from all over the US.

My significant other and I went here on vacation and it was wonderful. They have packages that are affordable, including a bus tour, and access to the museum. The park rangers do a lot of informative activities as well that are free. You could easily spend an entire day here between the tours (they have a self guided car version, an informative bus tour), the museum, and the additional activities run by the museum and parks department. The gift shop is beautiful, and reasonable as well. The staff at the front desk was very helpful and informative about what to take advantage of. I would visit here again if given the opportunity.

I would give it a 5 star but the cost to get in makes in inaccessible to many people. (Just over $20 as of Nov. 2023). The movie was a great summary of what led to the battle at Gettysburg and touched on the aftermath. It was better than I had expected.The cyclorama was impressive when you learn that it is an actual oil painting from the turn of the century - and moved to Gettysburg in 1913. It went through a restoration and if you are a fan of history or art, this is a must see.

Great experience with the family. One of the rangers was amazing teaching our daughter more about Gettysburg. We enjoys the self guided tour (the app is free and has audio to go with the tour) and the monuments had great descriptions to them. Really felt Abraham Lincoln’s words while reading the Gettysburg address at the cemetery.

I think should be a must for anyone. I was definitely surprised by the amount of foreigners that were visiting. The history in the museum and the surrounding areas is spectacular. Definitely take the auto tour if you don't do a bus. It's definitely worth it. It does take at least 2 hours to do the auto tour. You do need tspend the money and do the museum.

The best place to understand the history of United States 🇺🇸.Is the only and unique opportunity to feel, learn and see the artifacts of the Civil War. This place is outstanding.You can link the experience with other Histories places in PA and follow up the past, the present and the future. The museum has one of the biggest oil painting in the world which describes the reality of the battlefield of Gettysburg vs General Lee.If you willing to learn our freedom and why was important the emancipation, go and visit this area.Highly recommend: schedule a private tour for 3 hours and let the professional guide diving you to the past of the history.Unforgettable experience.Top 10 places to visit in PA.Stay in a local hotel. You will need plenty of time to walk, read and enjoy the activities.

We took the auto tour and loved it!! It took us about 2 hours and it is GPS driven. Very informative and gives you plenty of opportunity to get out and take pictures or get a closer look. The tour made us realize that we want to come back to the area and spend more time here. There are so many different things to do and see we can't wait to return!

I really enjoyed the walk through History. We used the national park app and we were able to enjoy the story being told to us at each one of the stops. The Monuments were beautiful and the park was well taken care of.

Went to Gettysburg Battlefield today. The grounds, the museum & visitor center were very informative. The staff we encountered were professional, courteous & cheerful. The visit had meaning, and was a thoughtful experience. I recommend you go there! Check it out!

Gettysburg National Military Park-AMAZING!I am a lover of American history and have visited many historical sights, memorials, and battlefields, Gettysburg is one of the best I have seen.The number of monuments, markers, and displays not only in the museum but all around the battlefield is just incredible.From the video in the visitor's center/ museum to the driving path, there is so much to see and learn.We downloaded the National Parks app which has a link to a free audio-guided tour. Loved it!I suggest- seeing the video, seeing the museum, driving the tour with the audio guide, and seeing the Gettysburg cemetery. See the spot where Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address.

What a fabulous place. This is one of the cleanest and nicest places we have visited. The respect people have for this is amazing. The film, cyclamen and museum are wonderful and very moving. The staff is fantastic. We loved it! The auto tour was also great for us. We could take our time.

This is a must place to visit when you are in Gettysburg. Great place to learn about our history. Highly recommend this place for any age. They have a junior ranger program for kids. You would need a minumum of 3-4 hrs just for the museum alone. Very educational. Interesting facts and exhibits. Everyone was friendly and accomodating. They have a gift shop too. Overall a great experience.

I have promised myself many years ago to make this trip to this hallowed ground and I finally made it. The aura of this place is unique and the monuments,along with the excellent museum can really touch the visitor. I feel blessed for this experience.

I highly recommend making the visitor center your first stop. The staff was very helpful and guided us in all of our options and ways to see everything. This is a good place to get an understanding of the battle and the history of the war. The museum is filled with authentic pieces from the battle and it really brings you to the emotions that had to fill the battlefields. The cemetery is quite an honor to be able to walk through and pay our respects to the people that shaped our country to what it is today. The loss of thousands of people is very somber and you can walk peacefully through the lands that people were fighting war on. Well worth the trip and I'd definitely recommend it to any American who is lacking gratitude for their freedom!

National Parks have done a really excellent job in how they present the entire Military Park, including the Gettysburg Military Museum. It was very very impressive (and sad at the same time). Would certainly recommend a visit.

The Gettysburg Battlefield stands as a solemn testament to the courage and sacrifice of those who fought there. Walking through its hallowed grounds, one can't help but feel a profound sense of reverence for the thousands who gave their lives in the struggle for freedom. The meticulously preserved landscapes and monuments serve as poignant reminders of the brutality and heroism that unfolded during those fateful days in July 1863. Visiting Gettysburg is not merely a journey through history; it's a pilgrimage to honor the enduring legacy of those who fought and died for a cause greater than themselves.

We had a limited amount of time to explore the battlefield, and we had not realized how large the battlefield is, and how many monuments there were to visit. Our first stop was the Visitor's Center and a guide there suggested a few key spots we could check out in the short 1.5 hours we had. This was perfect. Of course, now we want to go back! One could easily spend 1 - 2 days here. I also like that you can see most of everything free of charge. You can opt to pay for extras that I'm sure enhance the experience, but the Visitor's Center, auto tour and walking trails are free.

Spent 3 hours touring the visitors center as there is so much to see! The Cyclorama, the film and museum were all top notch, professionally produced, informative and amazing to see. Highly recommend seeing this visitor center. Seeing the museum before touring the military park will help understand the battlefield and how the battle unfolded.

I agree with that don't eat here because the prices are ridiculous and it's not run by the park service or anybody at the visitor center. It's like a third-party hired out café and the food is really bad quality.! The museum bookstore had an author signing, so we looked out and got a historical book for our son, author: William Styple signed! there's some snacks available there lots of historical books, lotta tchotchkes it seemed very commercialized like you can get a coffee mug with Gettysburg and Abraham Lincoln bubblehead lol. bus tours are $40 for adults. I can't remember the prices for kids and they have four of those that leave Daley. It looks like I'm not sure if it's going to change later in spring or summer hours and the visitor center is nice and the upkeep is nice, and the restrooms are clean. Very windy out on the battlefield. there is a tour where you sit in your car and watch a couple videos at various stop so you can get out and then there's the walking tour that takes about an hour and a half and then there's the bus tours that take about two hours..My family recommends the auto & walking tours, download the app. Learning about an important war in our country, shouldn't be considered a Tour strap and shouldn't be so much money specially if people need chip jars so apparently they're not getting paid a living wage which is a whole other story but yes, recommend going to Gettysburg at least once in your life and it's quite educational if you download the free tour...

Hard to understand the battle of Gettysburg without ever visiting the site. We tried to do the driving tour in two hours but didn't finish. I would recommend at least 2 days just to be able to get a good grasp of the site.

This is my 3rd visit and it changes every time. Took the bus tour first. Loved it. Then drove back into the area to do a deep dive exploration. Points to remember......all communications are done by horseback, troops walked everywhere to get to battle lines and proceed to fight on the same day, a shot from a cast iron cannon traveled 2 miles, over 3000 horse are killed at Gettsyburg alone........

My husband and I experience the film/cyclorama/museum and Gettysburg bus tour offered by the Gettysburg National Military Museum and Visitors Center. We highly recommend all of these! Excellent experiences. Amazing tour and tour guide.

Amazing history and great park. Bookstore was huge and the self guided car tour was fantastic. This is a must see for every American and travelers the same. Solidify our history in our hearts and learn what it took to be what we are today!The park center is new and very spacious with plenty to see. Check out the presentation and learn about the way at Gettysburg. Large bookstore with tons of history and lots for the kids as well.Don’t forget your passport stamps.

This is one of the places in the United States, where, in order to understand American political history, it must be visited in person to understand the magnitude of what happened on that fateful day. What caused it? Who contributed to it even occurring in the first place? Why did it have to happen? And how it ended? The answers lies all around the field.

Amazingly done so well. The one year family pass was cheaper than a regular admission. So.. we are now members. I only saw about 1/2 of the museum so coming back is a plus. I can express how well done this museum is. My childhood memories can compete with my adult experience. The video narrated by Morgan freeman is a great place to start. The app for this area is detailed and. Done better than anything I have seen. Next time I come I want to do a bus tour! Built to accommodate many people didn’t feel crowded!

What a great experience and a chance to learn about our American history. It’s well worth taking the bus tour.

2024–05-04 - 5 StarsRained the day we were there but other wise was a great day.We will return to see more of what we missed.Plan on packing your own lunch or snack. The restaurant in side is WAY OVERPRICED and not that great. Average at best. Over 75 dollars for 3 people and you get plastic utensils. Again don’t waste your time or money on the restaurant.

Amazing experience. Very moving. The museum is well done and the cyclorama was fantastic! We also took the Gettysburg tour bus around the battlefields. The tour guide was knowledgeable and had a sense of humor. If you're in the area its well worth the stop.

More history than can ever be absorbed in one day exists in this museum.This is a great place to start your journey of the war that took place on Gettysburg. I learned things while in this place I hadn't known before.There are so many weapons, men fighting for a cause, and the expanse of the battlefield is awe-inspiring. From this museum, it's not hard to download the app that takes you to different places on the battlefield and learn what happened and who was there fighting. Take your time, if you have it, because it's extensive. We went on a weekday and it was busy so I can't imagine what it would look like on a weekend in the summer. Take plenty of water and an open mind while touring the battlefield. Absorb it and take it all in to get the best experience while here!!!

I visited on a Thursday morning. We were on our way home so had limited time. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We unfortunately did not have the time to go thru the museum. What I read indicates you need 4 hours. There is one hall that you can view for free. It consists of a lot of items that have been found on the battleground. It was very interesting. They have a map of the battleground park available however it is not very accurate. Google was very helpful finding the memorials we wanted to see. We look forward to coming back and spending more time. The park is well maintained and well labeled. There are a lot of options for how you tour the park. Self-guided, with a group and there are options for private guides. The heritage guides even dress up. You can use guides from the park itself and there are lots of companies that offer guides as well.

The cyclorama is an amazing experience both in presentation and as an actual piece of history itself. It could easily take 2 days for a history buff to properly tour the museum and the gift shop prices were lower than expected.

This is a really nice park, very educational, and very clean. The prices in the gift shops and restaurants are on the higher side, but that’s to be expected at a tourist trap. I downloaded one of the self-guided tours for my iPhone, and I have to say that it was one of the best things that I've done while visiting Gettysburg. The tour was extremely informative, and it's well laid out and worked well with my Google Maps, so I knew exactly where to go.

This is one of the best museum experiences you can have. The museum is filled with history. Don't miss the movie and rotunda experience. The battlefield is HUGE! I recommend doing the auto tour if this is your first visit. There is a beautiful cafeteria with plenty of choices if you get hungry. If your bringing your own food thier are plenty of picnic tables and benches.

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What an amazing experience this place is! The vast size of this battlefield is awe inspiring. Over 70,000 men lost their lives battling over a 24 acre piece of land, to either keep or do away with slavery. To learn and to actually be able to visualize how far a canon ball weighing 8 pounds could be launched a mile away with a canon two hundred years ago is truly incredible. The museum displays of the uniforms, handguns, rifles and various artifacts is extensive.I enjoyed the bus tour with the tour guide.It was interesting and fun to hear the narrative of the battle and learn about the little to unknown facts about the battle.In order to experience the entire Gettysburg site, it is easily a two day trip.For convenience, there is a small cafeteria in the main building. The new museum building was.built in 2008 and is very clean and modern. There is a good sized souvenir shop in the main building as well. There are also numerous nearby hotels, souvenir shops and restaurants in the City of Gettysburg.For the history buff, this is a must see place to visit.

What a day! The employees were all kind & informative & our tour guide on the bus was great. Thanks John. Gift shop had something for everyone. Highly recommend the bus tour then driving self on automotive tour (a self drive). They even have many options for free.

My wife needed a wheelchair and the staff were really helpful in getting her one and they helped at all the exhibit entrances. The cyclorama is completely different in a very good way from the use of lights, simulated cannon and gunfire and the narration of events. I went last time 25 years ago but this time they brought it to life.When it gets close to 5 be ready to exit quickly and that includes the gift shop. The rest rooms are cordoned off too.If you have a disabled member of your family take them to the drop off point with benches and then go to the disabled parking which is a 1/4 mile walk to the front entrance.

I never served in the military and was never that much of a history buff, but the experience did give me a new appreciation for the freedoms we tend to take for granted.Reading each of the engravings and the stories behind them, makes you realize how great a sacrifice was made by those who were determined to stand up for what they believed in!! Truly remarkable!!Looking across the vast, open fields, imagining the sheer bravery, chaos and sacrifice of those men was genuinely inspiring to me.There are also walking paths for those who are adventurous!I may have to post a second review to display my photos, since there are so many.There were so many monuments, unfortunately, I had to actually stop taking photos to continue on with my trip. But I’m going to use that as an excuse to come back again… lol.

So beautiful.Well preserved.It feels alive with all the canons and monuments.Fences look like they have always been here.A must see if you are a fan of history.Get a map and follow the self guided tour. You will not be disappointed.

What an incredible place. I didn't have enough time to truly explore the entirety of it, as it is so incredibly vast. The bus tour was well worth the money, and comes with a very nice driver and a knowledgeable and friendly guide. Highly recommend that everyone should go, if possible, take a few days to really take it all in. I plan to return for a few days to hike it.

Amazing history! You really get a feel for the place where 51,000 lost their lives over a three day time period. I started to whistle while we walked, and then stopped as this is hallowed ground. Beautiful area.

History lesson at its best. Recommend starting with Cyclorama & Narrated movie to help put all the pieces together. So much took place over the 3 days of the fighting, that it is so helpful to get the overview. There is an App for the battlefield tour that guides you along the way. Very effective. There is also an App for all of the National Parks that adds extra content before heading out. Parking lots full of licenses from all over the US.

My significant other and I went here on vacation and it was wonderful. They have packages that are affordable, including a bus tour, and access to the museum. The park rangers do a lot of informative activities as well that are free. You could easily spend an entire day here between the tours (they have a self guided car version, an informative bus tour), the museum, and the additional activities run by the museum and parks department. The gift shop is beautiful, and reasonable as well. The staff at the front desk was very helpful and informative about what to take advantage of. I would visit here again if given the opportunity.

I would give it a 5 star but the cost to get in makes in inaccessible to many people. (Just over $20 as of Nov. 2023). The movie was a great summary of what led to the battle at Gettysburg and touched on the aftermath. It was better than I had expected.The cyclorama was impressive when you learn that it is an actual oil painting from the turn of the century - and moved to Gettysburg in 1913. It went through a restoration and if you are a fan of history or art, this is a must see.

Great experience with the family. One of the rangers was amazing teaching our daughter more about Gettysburg. We enjoys the self guided tour (the app is free and has audio to go with the tour) and the monuments had great descriptions to them. Really felt Abraham Lincoln’s words while reading the Gettysburg address at the cemetery.

I think should be a must for anyone. I was definitely surprised by the amount of foreigners that were visiting. The history in the museum and the surrounding areas is spectacular. Definitely take the auto tour if you don't do a bus. It's definitely worth it. It does take at least 2 hours to do the auto tour. You do need tspend the money and do the museum.

The best place to understand the history of United States 🇺🇸.Is the only and unique opportunity to feel, learn and see the artifacts of the Civil War. This place is outstanding.You can link the experience with other Histories places in PA and follow up the past, the present and the future. The museum has one of the biggest oil painting in the world which describes the reality of the battlefield of Gettysburg vs General Lee.If you willing to learn our freedom and why was important the emancipation, go and visit this area.Highly recommend: schedule a private tour for 3 hours and let the professional guide diving you to the past of the history.Unforgettable experience.Top 10 places to visit in PA.Stay in a local hotel. You will need plenty of time to walk, read and enjoy the activities.

We took the auto tour and loved it!! It took us about 2 hours and it is GPS driven. Very informative and gives you plenty of opportunity to get out and take pictures or get a closer look. The tour made us realize that we want to come back to the area and spend more time here. There are so many different things to do and see we can't wait to return!

I really enjoyed the walk through History. We used the national park app and we were able to enjoy the story being told to us at each one of the stops. The Monuments were beautiful and the park was well taken care of.

Went to Gettysburg Battlefield today. The grounds, the museum & visitor center were very informative. The staff we encountered were professional, courteous & cheerful. The visit had meaning, and was a thoughtful experience. I recommend you go there! Check it out!

Gettysburg National Military Park-AMAZING!I am a lover of American history and have visited many historical sights, memorials, and battlefields, Gettysburg is one of the best I have seen.The number of monuments, markers, and displays not only in the museum but all around the battlefield is just incredible.From the video in the visitor's center/ museum to the driving path, there is so much to see and learn.We downloaded the National Parks app which has a link to a free audio-guided tour. Loved it!I suggest- seeing the video, seeing the museum, driving the tour with the audio guide, and seeing the Gettysburg cemetery. See the spot where Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address.

What a fabulous place. This is one of the cleanest and nicest places we have visited. The respect people have for this is amazing. The film, cyclamen and museum are wonderful and very moving. The staff is fantastic. We loved it! The auto tour was also great for us. We could take our time.

This is a must place to visit when you are in Gettysburg. Great place to learn about our history. Highly recommend this place for any age. They have a junior ranger program for kids. You would need a minumum of 3-4 hrs just for the museum alone. Very educational. Interesting facts and exhibits. Everyone was friendly and accomodating. They have a gift shop too. Overall a great experience.

I have promised myself many years ago to make this trip to this hallowed ground and I finally made it. The aura of this place is unique and the monuments,along with the excellent museum can really touch the visitor. I feel blessed for this experience.

I highly recommend making the visitor center your first stop. The staff was very helpful and guided us in all of our options and ways to see everything. This is a good place to get an understanding of the battle and the history of the war. The museum is filled with authentic pieces from the battle and it really brings you to the emotions that had to fill the battlefields. The cemetery is quite an honor to be able to walk through and pay our respects to the people that shaped our country to what it is today. The loss of thousands of people is very somber and you can walk peacefully through the lands that people were fighting war on. Well worth the trip and I'd definitely recommend it to any American who is lacking gratitude for their freedom!

National Parks have done a really excellent job in how they present the entire Military Park, including the Gettysburg Military Museum. It was very very impressive (and sad at the same time). Would certainly recommend a visit.

The Gettysburg Battlefield stands as a solemn testament to the courage and sacrifice of those who fought there. Walking through its hallowed grounds, one can't help but feel a profound sense of reverence for the thousands who gave their lives in the struggle for freedom. The meticulously preserved landscapes and monuments serve as poignant reminders of the brutality and heroism that unfolded during those fateful days in July 1863. Visiting Gettysburg is not merely a journey through history; it's a pilgrimage to honor the enduring legacy of those who fought and died for a cause greater than themselves.

We had a limited amount of time to explore the battlefield, and we had not realized how large the battlefield is, and how many monuments there were to visit. Our first stop was the Visitor's Center and a guide there suggested a few key spots we could check out in the short 1.5 hours we had. This was perfect. Of course, now we want to go back! One could easily spend 1 - 2 days here. I also like that you can see most of everything free of charge. You can opt to pay for extras that I'm sure enhance the experience, but the Visitor's Center, auto tour and walking trails are free.

Spent 3 hours touring the visitors center as there is so much to see! The Cyclorama, the film and museum were all top notch, professionally produced, informative and amazing to see. Highly recommend seeing this visitor center. Seeing the museum before touring the military park will help understand the battlefield and how the battle unfolded.

I agree with that don't eat here because the prices are ridiculous and it's not run by the park service or anybody at the visitor center. It's like a third-party hired out café and the food is really bad quality.! The museum bookstore had an author signing, so we looked out and got a historical book for our son, author: William Styple signed! there's some snacks available there lots of historical books, lotta tchotchkes it seemed very commercialized like you can get a coffee mug with Gettysburg and Abraham Lincoln bubblehead lol. bus tours are $40 for adults. I can't remember the prices for kids and they have four of those that leave Daley. It looks like I'm not sure if it's going to change later in spring or summer hours and the visitor center is nice and the upkeep is nice, and the restrooms are clean. Very windy out on the battlefield. there is a tour where you sit in your car and watch a couple videos at various stop so you can get out and then there's the walking tour that takes about an hour and a half and then there's the bus tours that take about two hours..My family recommends the auto & walking tours, download the app. Learning about an important war in our country, shouldn't be considered a Tour strap and shouldn't be so much money specially if people need chip jars so apparently they're not getting paid a living wage which is a whole other story but yes, recommend going to Gettysburg at least once in your life and it's quite educational if you download the free tour...

Hard to understand the battle of Gettysburg without ever visiting the site. We tried to do the driving tour in two hours but didn't finish. I would recommend at least 2 days just to be able to get a good grasp of the site.

This is my 3rd visit and it changes every time. Took the bus tour first. Loved it. Then drove back into the area to do a deep dive exploration. Points to remember......all communications are done by horseback, troops walked everywhere to get to battle lines and proceed to fight on the same day, a shot from a cast iron cannon traveled 2 miles, over 3000 horse are killed at Gettsyburg alone........

My husband and I experience the film/cyclorama/museum and Gettysburg bus tour offered by the Gettysburg National Military Museum and Visitors Center. We highly recommend all of these! Excellent experiences. Amazing tour and tour guide.

Amazing history and great park. Bookstore was huge and the self guided car tour was fantastic. This is a must see for every American and travelers the same. Solidify our history in our hearts and learn what it took to be what we are today!The park center is new and very spacious with plenty to see. Check out the presentation and learn about the way at Gettysburg. Large bookstore with tons of history and lots for the kids as well.Don’t forget your passport stamps.

This is one of the places in the United States, where, in order to understand American political history, it must be visited in person to understand the magnitude of what happened on that fateful day. What caused it? Who contributed to it even occurring in the first place? Why did it have to happen? And how it ended? The answers lies all around the field.

Amazingly done so well. The one year family pass was cheaper than a regular admission. So.. we are now members. I only saw about 1/2 of the museum so coming back is a plus. I can express how well done this museum is. My childhood memories can compete with my adult experience. The video narrated by Morgan freeman is a great place to start. The app for this area is detailed and. Done better than anything I have seen. Next time I come I want to do a bus tour! Built to accommodate many people didn’t feel crowded!

What a great experience and a chance to learn about our American history. It’s well worth taking the bus tour.

2024–05-04 - 5 StarsRained the day we were there but other wise was a great day.We will return to see more of what we missed.Plan on packing your own lunch or snack. The restaurant in side is WAY OVERPRICED and not that great. Average at best. Over 75 dollars for 3 people and you get plastic utensils. Again don’t waste your time or money on the restaurant.

Amazing experience. Very moving. The museum is well done and the cyclorama was fantastic! We also took the Gettysburg tour bus around the battlefields. The tour guide was knowledgeable and had a sense of humor. If you're in the area its well worth the stop.

More history than can ever be absorbed in one day exists in this museum.This is a great place to start your journey of the war that took place on Gettysburg. I learned things while in this place I hadn't known before.There are so many weapons, men fighting for a cause, and the expanse of the battlefield is awe-inspiring. From this museum, it's not hard to download the app that takes you to different places on the battlefield and learn what happened and who was there fighting. Take your time, if you have it, because it's extensive. We went on a weekday and it was busy so I can't imagine what it would look like on a weekend in the summer. Take plenty of water and an open mind while touring the battlefield. Absorb it and take it all in to get the best experience while here!!!

I visited on a Thursday morning. We were on our way home so had limited time. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We unfortunately did not have the time to go thru the museum. What I read indicates you need 4 hours. There is one hall that you can view for free. It consists of a lot of items that have been found on the battleground. It was very interesting. They have a map of the battleground park available however it is not very accurate. Google was very helpful finding the memorials we wanted to see. We look forward to coming back and spending more time. The park is well maintained and well labeled. There are a lot of options for how you tour the park. Self-guided, with a group and there are options for private guides. The heritage guides even dress up. You can use guides from the park itself and there are lots of companies that offer guides as well.

The cyclorama is an amazing experience both in presentation and as an actual piece of history itself. It could easily take 2 days for a history buff to properly tour the museum and the gift shop prices were lower than expected.

This is a really nice park, very educational, and very clean. The prices in the gift shops and restaurants are on the higher side, but that’s to be expected at a tourist trap. I downloaded one of the self-guided tours for my iPhone, and I have to say that it was one of the best things that I've done while visiting Gettysburg. The tour was extremely informative, and it's well laid out and worked well with my Google Maps, so I knew exactly where to go.

This is one of the best museum experiences you can have. The museum is filled with history. Don't miss the movie and rotunda experience. The battlefield is HUGE! I recommend doing the auto tour if this is your first visit. There is a beautiful cafeteria with plenty of choices if you get hungry. If your bringing your own food thier are plenty of picnic tables and benches.

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Absolutely stunning park. Gorgeous backdrop of the famous and jaw dropping Pittsburgh Skyline full with Yellow Bridges and all. Decent atmosphere at game, fans were slow to start, however as the game progressed, the game became more and more exciting. The two teams, (Hometown Pirates, and the Visiting Atlanta Braves) delivered a great performance coming down to the wire in the 9th inning. Would 100% recommend for the view alone. The baseball is an added bonus.

We went to see the Cubs play.. WOW..great ball park! The interaction with the fans was great and so inviting. The fans had such team spirit and showed great sportsmanship as well. Did not disappoint.. the fireworks after the game where freaking amazing! Best show I had ever seen! Thank you Pittsburgh for a great weekend!

Not a bad seat in this park! Food options were great, but high priced as all our sporting event venues.The chicken wings were amazing!Staff are helpful. We were in town and took in a game. It was a wonderful experience.I did pay $40 for a message to be displayed at end of 5th inning. I saw a lot of messages but mine was never shown. 😞

Perhaps the most beautiful Ball Park in America. The stadium is just the best, and the view of the city and Clemente Bridge are spectacular. We had so much fun and even saw a 10-minute Fire Works Show. Great Time in Pittsburg, and I gotta recommend the Pickle Pizza at Voodoo Brewery. It's really good

This has got to be one of the most beautiful baseball stadiums I have ever been to. The backdrop of the city skyline and the bridge is just stunning.The food options are robust. There’s a cute playground in the outfield seating area for small children to play. Most seats (outfield excluded) are in the shade when there’s an evening game.We sat in section 117 and those seats were phenomenal. We attended the Pirates vs Phillies game and the stadium was over full capacity.I recommend getting to the game at least an hour before the game starts to ensure you can get in the gates smoothly, grab food and a beer and enjoy your seat before the crowd arrives. The bathrooms were clean throughout the entire game - well done, staff!The fireworks show after the game was beautiful. It’s a night my family will remember.

My wife and I went on the PNC park stadium tour. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable of all aspects about the teams history and all of the parks history. Being in the dugout and checking out the suites and the press box was super cool. I can't wait to catch my first Pirates game this year!

Visited in 2012. It still ranks in my top 3 baseball stadiums, I've ever visited! The concourse is amazing, tons of food options, & the outside of the stadium, has some of the coolest statues you'll see! The stadium has great views of the city, the bridges beside it, add to the experience! Beautiful stadium!

I was asked what I wanted to do for my birthday a couple of months ago. My answer was go to a Pirates game or Mexico. I was thrilled when my birthday came and my love sent me a picture of my Pirate ticket. We arrived and parked with no problem in parking lot 2 gold walked to a little bar outside the park and had a cold beverage while waiting to get in the park. The staff checking all of the fans in were pleasant,polite and helpful. The selection and ease of purchasing snacks and beverages was one of the great parts of my experience as I did not miss but a few moments of the game while using the facilities. Section 119 row DD seat 1 and 2 is where we sat I loved the crow and would sit in that section again. In reality I would love to attend as many home games as there are but will most likely make it a yearly tradition to get a game around my birthday again. This was the most fun I have had as a birthday adventure in years.

PNC is always a great venue, whether for a Pirates game or concert. Seats are tapered nicely to give everybody a good view. Everything is pretty clean and the food is good. Minus one star for prices. They gouge pretty deep for beers and mixed drinks. Otherwise a great establishment.

It was our first Pirates game, and it was spectacular. I'm not a huge baseball fan, but we had great seats in the upper deck behind home plate with an excellent view of the river and downtown skyline. The bonus was the fireworks at the end of the game, which were amazing. We had a terrific time!

First visit to PNC Park today for a Sunday matinee. Very impressed with this ballpark, very accessible - you can walk fully around and see lots of different views and food options. Plenty of kids play areas. Great views of the river, bridges and downtown. Parking was very reasonable and a 10 minute walk. Easy to get in and out of the stadium and the area immediately around the stadium has restaurants, bars and shops. Excellent overall experience.

We went to a Dodger/Pirates game and it was a great experience. I took a 22 year old and a 2 yo. The park was clean, Well staffed, and easy to get around. I felt very safe the entire time. Staff was awesome about upgrading our seats - I was worried the 2yo would fall as we were pretty high up. However the upper deck seats were beautiful with a view of the game and the city.People around us were also there just to have a good time. Food and drinks were a bit pricey, but that's to be expected and way cheaper than back in the bay area.There are a lot of cheap parking options well within walking distance.Loved all the little restaurants and pubs with open and outdoor seating right outside the park piping the game through speakers.Pittsburgh deserves a better reputation!

After growing up here and having season tickets for years to Three Rivers then moving away, this was my first trip to either new stadium. It is fantastic. There really isn’t a bad seat in the place and would definitely go back and purchase a standing room only seat and just wander. Easy in and out from all gates, good food.

Club seats are the best! If you are thinking of going to a Pirate game, spend the extra money and get club seats. The seats are padded and the environment is fantastic. It is worth every penny. First, the crowds are much smaller in the club seating area. There are short lines for food, and the food choices are great. Second, the restrooms are clean, much cleaner than the normal restrooms. It has a clubhouse atmosphere and it is all air conditioned inside. We sat in Section 209, row A seats 1 and 2 and they were great. We had a fantastic view of the game, and went it when we needed a break from the heat. There were no rowdy crowds, and you can get a table inside and watch the game for a bit while you are eating, or taking a break from the sun. I think the best part about the club seating is that the seats are padded. You can sit, watch the game, and never get uncomfortable. It was a great experience and one of the best ways to beat the crowds and to have good amenities. The tickets are a bit more, but you will have a great experience.

Awesome ball park and atmosphere! Even though the team itself is not very good, the stadium gets a solid crowd of dedicated fans.There is a lot of places to eat and drink at, especially Manny’s BBQ owned by Pirates legend Manny Sanguillan. Sometimes you can even meet Manny in front of his place for a picture and an autograph!Everyone that works at the stadium that I interacted with was extremely friendly. The man at the ticket window even took his time to look for an aisle seat for me!They also have a lot of activities for kids on the first level, including a big playground overlooking the River.I purchased tickets the day of game at the ticket window.There are a few parking decks around. Many hobos begging for change line the walk to the stadium.All around a modern and awesome stadium and a fun place to watch a ball game!Hope this helps! Happy Travels!

I recently had the pleasure of attending a Pittsburgh Pirates game at PNC Park and must say that it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment I walked through the gates, I was struck by the stunning views of the city skyline and the river. The stadium itself is clean, modern, and designed with the fan in mind.I was pleased with the amenities available, including a variety of concession stands, comfortable seating, and a great selection of merchandise. The atmosphere was electric, with passionate fans cheering on their team and the staff doing an excellent job of keeping everyone engaged.The game itself was intense, with both teams putting on a great show. The Pirates put up a good fight but ultimately lost to their opponents. Despite this, I had an absolutely amazing time and would highly recommend attending a game at PNC Park to anyone who loves baseball or wants to experience the excitement of a top-notch stadium.

Great ball park! We visited for a work function and it was Amazing!The staff was friendly and the food was tasty. Definitely a blast!

A beautiful day for baseball. Parked at Ft. Duquesne deck and walked across Clemente Bridge into the ballpark. Great sight lines. Other than Primanti Bros. the food was average. Bathrooms are kind of hidden.

This is a great baseball stadium! It was very clean & orderly. Parking is easy & reasonably priced so that getting there isn't a challenge.

Fabulous park! Really nice! Well designed and great seats! Not a bad seat in the park! My only criticism is the concession stands are a bit slow..With ball games now with time limits on pitching etc, you can miss a lot of the game getting food and drinks. Still, first world problems...

They claim this is the best ball park in mlb. I definitely would say it is up there. Had some rain but will still put it right up there . The food was good. Had a wide variety of beers and bar selections. Seems like you get a good view from everywhere. I'm sure summer time this place is a party

First time here to see her Phillies play and unfortunately we lost. The park is a pretty cool place. I like all the baseballs on the outside of the stadium with the players from the past. Pretty cool view and the scoreboard is gigantic. I like how they had the guy coming up in between the innings and just doing different things on the microphone. The food options are pretty good and so are the drink options.

Love the new art work of the various players . Love the new chicken choices too. I like the team stats on the board before the game. I wish the 50 50 vendors walked around more. No one sold in our area (121)

Very clean ball park. Several stations for self checkout that offered a wide variety of canned beers. Draft beer was limited in selection. It was cold and early season. Very few in stand concessioneers available. Biggest disappointment was selection of food and quality. The hot dogs and pretzels were served cold. Better food choices would make this a perfect park. The views of downtown were spectacular.

Absolutely beautiful park that I finally got to check off my bucket list! There was a rain delay but was totally worth waiting it out! Clean park too! Everything is decently priced. Gorgeous view, not like anything else.

The view here is beautiful. That’s five stars alone. As I am touring all the major league baseball stadiums I am comparing and taking notes. This ballpark didn’t quite have the variety of food selections that I’ve experienced elsewhere. The lines were a bit longer than other ballpark. I’ve noticed several ball parks, including this one have gone to a grab and go style drink cooler. The lines were very long. They did have a variety of drinks to choose from which was a positive. They could have a few more recycle containers around the ballpark. The restrooms never had a line.This ballpark is definitely very enjoyable to visit. I highly recommend you get a bite to eat before or after coming to the ballpark to minimize spending too much time in line to get a bite to eat or drink and missing the game.

One of the most beautiful ballparks in MLB. They offer stadium tours which give you a chance to learn about the history of the Pirates and visit different parts of the stadium.

Not a huge baseball fan, but I love the ball park! Everything is layed out so well, and if you do get lost or turned about, the staff are always willing to help!! The staff really makes the park top notch!!

Not the first time I've been to PNC Park. Always a great experience. Great park, awesome view, friendly staff. Tickets for where we sat were a great value, talking bucket list kind of stuff, for a decent price. Being an Orioles fan, I'm used to a great stadium. I'm biased as OPACY is the best but you'll never go wrong here! Only downfall is the price of concessions but what was offered was an amazing selection. I'll be back many times and I urge everyone to take in a game here!

First time at PNC park. Probably one of my favorite ball parks yet. Everyone was so nice. Concessions in the 200 level were great! Even had some pool tables to play a game or 2 before the ball game. I want to come back for an evening game so I can see the view at night.

PA has two great ballparks and, although I’m a Phillies fan, I have to say that the Pirates might have a slight edge from the ballpark perspective. The city backdrop is beautiful. Saw an evening game here and it was beautiful. I recommend sitting behind home. Sat in section 219 and it was perfect. Great view of the game and great for also having a full view of the city. The food is decent and priced like any other ballpark. Pirates fans are nice and respectful. Highly recommend coming here to watch a game.

My visit to PNC Park was enjoyable! The park & restrooms were very clean. The park staff were very engaging. Entering and leaving the stadium was a breeze. We were able to find convenient parking nearby for a reasonable price. THEN we walked to the casino for dinner, which wasn't a far walk at all! There are plenty of other dining options around the park as well as other activities if you are looking to make a full day of it! We are fortnate to have such great sports teams in Pittsburgh & wonderful venues to enjoy them in!

PNC Park actually lives up to the hype. All seats are great, people are friendly and food was very good. I loved all the Roberto Clemente stuff. Wish I could have seen him play.

We really aren't Pirates fans, but we'd never been to PNC Park. It was wonderful!! Easy access parking, not overly crowded. We had a great time. Beautiful ballpark!

First time visitor to Pittsburgh. Beautiful ball park, love the bridges, the water front and skyscraper background. It didn't hurt that the weather was perfect. Check it out, must see!I love a nice mullet also!

Visited from Philadelphia to see Phillies vs Pirates. Amazing ballpark and beautiful surrounding area. Staff was incredibly friendly and outgoing.If you don't want to worry about parking, there's a beautiful hotel, Residence Inn, across the street. Incredible fireworks on a Friday night! Wouldn't hesitate to go again.

There's a reason people say it's the best park in MLB.. Great view inside but it has the small town feel on the outside. The people were all very friendly to me as well... Bucket list - check..

Absolutely beautiful ball park. The atmosphere is great and the view overlooking the downtown is incredible. Is definitely one of top 3 ballparks in the states. I would recommend any baseball fan to come visit. The game was followed by a 30 minute firework display that rivals Canada Day or 4th of July celebrations

Can see why its rated the top park in baseball. We took a drive from Cleveland to watch the Pirates and check out the stadium. It was a great day trip and the Pirates won 1-0! Right on the river, the views are gorgeous.Downsides are the food is more $, even compared to us and always double check what tickets include before you buy them. We got club seats thinking food and everything was included and they were not. So lesson learned 🤷‍♂️We will be back in July for the Wiz Khalifa bobblehead night!

I have been to 25 MLB stadiums and found this ballpark lived up to the hype as being one of the most beautiful. However, I think the architect screwed up big time in making the site lines of the seating in the lower bowl of the Stadium too shallow. We had to look around the folks in front of them rather than over them. This is a big swing and a miss to have messed this up as there is no easy fix. Two days after we saw a game at PNC, we took in a Guardians game at Progressive Field where no such site line issues exist. As a result, the Cleveland Stadium is clearly the easier place to watch the game. I also went to a game years ago in the Pirates old ballpark, Three Rivers Stadium. That ballpark’s rows were very vertical such that you had to practically “Neil Armstrong” your way down the steep steps. The PNC Park over-corrected the steepness issue of Three Rivers and seriously and permanently erred in making the lower bowl of seating too shallow.We still had a great time. The fans were friendly, the food good, and the Pirates seem like a team on the rise!

What an absolute delight and an exhilarating view of the city from the stadium. As a disabled person, they were more than accommodating and made my experience even better than I could ever expect. I look forward to coming back and enjoying our amazing Pirates okay again. I am so impressed by everything and the wonderful accommodations provided to make this experience one of the most memorable of my life. My gram is looking down from heaven and I enjoyed it even more in her memory.

Excellent experience! Very nice venue, great seats, tons of food and drinks choices, packed house with plenty of action on the field! An absolute must for any baseball fan! Very intimate field! We had an awesome view from right behind the Yankees clubhouse! Go Yankees!

Really great. Clean, the environment was very pleasant. We had so much fun . We loved the pizza and the pierogies with pulled pork it was our first time coming to this ball park and tasting the foods it was all great. We also loved the area for kids to play in and all the fun babble heads . We especially loved the pierogi race. 😍

I am floored! I am writing this from PNC Park. This place has got to be the most perfect ballpark I’ve ever been in. Even though I am from out of town, everybody treated me with friendliness and respect. I will definitely make it a point to come back here! They have many amenities for every possible need and a variety of activities for young baseball fans. The atmosphere provided by Pirate fans is indelible and infectious. I am a Twins and Reds fan, but I might have to add the Pirates as well!

We are from Detroit and love baseball. PNC Park was on our bucket list for a while, so we booked a trip and bought tickets to a Reds @ Pirates game. We had an excellent experience! It's a great ballpark with lots of cool spots to chill and watch the game (besides your seats). The views of the surrounding city from the ballpark were beautiful. Pirates fans are fun too! We loved the shouting of "raise the jolly roger" and "hoist the colors." - PNC is one of our new favorite ballparks. Arrrr!

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This park has a big shore line with multiple beaches, bike and boat rentals, tours and sunset cruise. This is one of the best parks to visit and experience it's natural beauty, huge trees that offer shade and oxygen, biking and walking trails along the shore lines, sand beaches and clean water. During summer weekends, the beaches will be busy with lot of people and dirty water along shore lines. I suggest going here early in the day to find the best spot but given the shore line stretches across multiple miles finding a beach spot shouldn't be a problem. While it would be nice to have more water activities within the island, you can find them by traveling few miles outside the park. The tour was great which helped us learn about the history of the place. There is a museum to visit within the island and a tower which you can climb up top. I had a great time and will recommend going here.

So I’m going to lead with my family and I visited Presque Isle State Park as tourists and did not know what to expect. The water was cold, but considering that I’m from Miami, that doesn’t surprise me. The sand was incredibly clean. There was plenty of parking. There are tons of beach entrances along the way and we really enjoyed how well kept this place was. In general, we all had such a great time and recommend this place to anyone who is looking to swim in one of the Great Lakes and families who are looking for something to do with the kids. We loved it.

This is a state park that is also an island in the very northern part of Pennsylvania. It's free to enter. This is a highly biked and jogged state park. There's a long paved trail along the southern rim of the island. Along the northern rim of the island, there's multiple beaches, each with signage and parking. The sand was so soft and clean. I visited Beach 3 and Beach 8, I believe. 8 was far cleaner as far as debris goes. There's restrooms all over in this park. There's a lighthouse and gift shop that's only open on weekends according to the sign. There's apparently bike rental, but I could t find it. I love going up yo the "House Boats" in the farthest area, near the coastal guard area. There was HUGE fish in with the house boats. I wish I had more time to walk some of the trails and lounge at the beach. This is a great stop to add on your road trips or if you're nearby, a great day trip.

A MUST see in Erie. Or even if you are close. Miles of beautiful beach. Crystal clear water (in May). And the lighthouse and tour were well worth it. There is also fishing and bike rentals. Just amazing! I can’t say enough good things about this place! I would highly recommend it.

This is a great spot for a day trip if you're in NE Ohio or northern PA. There's so much to do & see. Talk to the locals to find all the best spots. The views of Lake Erie are spectacular & of course the sunsets are beautiful. Sara's restaurant is at the entrance of the Isle & is a great spot to get food on your way in or on your way out. There are restrooms throughout the park & from the ones I went into they were all clean. If you have time I recommend driving the entire Isle & seeing it all. You can rent bikes & there's a path around most of the Isle that accommodates the bikes. A walking/running path is also on the Isle if you want to get a workout in. This is a gem for sure with well maintained beaches & sights to see!

Lots of great things to do here, from trails to boating to flying kites and hanging on the beach. This area has a ton of recreational activities. The beach is nice and clean and even though there was a lot of activity it was not crowded at all. Highly recommend.

Beautiful area. Family fun with boating, biking, walking, picnicking and fishing. There are several beaching to go to. Most people go to the first beach to look for sea glass. The bathrooms are clean and located near the roadways. Very nice place to visit.

2nd time visiting this well maintained State Park! Restrooms well equipped and clean!Fall colors were awesome at the end of October. The wild turkey was cool to see!

We didn't do a lot of exploring as we just wanted a sandy beach to enjoy.We tried Shady Beach, but it was all rocky and smelled icky. My son knew of this beach on the peninsula and I'm so glad! We spent over 2 hours there and enjoyed it a lot! The restrooms were close by and were fairly clean; they also had showers for those swimming. The lifeguard was on duty, and I saw one driving around on his quad, keeping a watch in areas that didn't have a lifeguard post. Oh! And it's dog friendly.

Have been here many times in the past during afternoons and sunset time. But this was the first time I visited the place after sunset and it was very pretty. With just a little light from moon and the stars, the sky was a beautiful lit canvas which was embellished with thin rain!!One of the best experiences I have ever had.

Awesome- a must visit.Plenty of parking and restrooms.The park is very clean, there are multiple areas to relax and have picnics 🧺.I envy the people that live here, they have a beautiful piece of nature to enjoy.Great place to host events or just enjoy a beautiful day with family.Added bonus: there are plenty of bikes and paddle boats to rent as well as areas you’re allowed to fish in.Lockdowns are over - Go enjoy the outdoors and nature plenty to see and do.

During my stay in Erie I ran a sunny 13.1 mile loop around the peninsula & wow is it a gorgeous swath of land. It reminded me of the Homer spit in many ways up in Alaska. The beaches are gorgeous & there is a lot of pristine wilderness to be observed. On my run I saw a lot of wildlife which is always thrilling.

Lovely! Beach 11 has accessibility mats up to the water's edge. Sand was clean. Life guards were present. Easy ups are allowed. Restrooms clean but no showers. Only a foot rinse. Parking is unlined so people didn't park efficiently and created long walks to the beach. Great time on July 4. Beach 10 had barrier rocks and geese, with the bold gull. Picturesque!

Beautiful state park. And they do not charge admission to get in. I totally expected to tho and would have. The lighthouses were neat. We toured Presque Isle Lighthouse. You do have to pay for that. We stopped at kite beach to let our son swim. The houseboats in the bay were so cool. Spent 2 hours here could have spent more!

Stop by the Tom Ridge Enviromental Center first if you are new to Erie and dont know the area. They will tell you a lot about the peninsula before you visit.This is a place to explore for several days. Its around 11 miles all the way around and it has several historical monuments and pleanty of opportunities to enjoy the park without disturbing the wild life too much. Some of the monuments are seasonal. So keep that in mind if you are visiting from warmer areas where stuff is open year round. There are tons of trails were you can walk, jog, bike and you can see downtown Erie on one side on lake Erie on the other. Looks more like an ocean that a lake to me. Yes... you will see some folks surfing out there.

Beautiful state park with plenty of beaches. Went on beach number 6 and it was so beautiful. The sand was smooth and clean and the water was so warm. They have lifeguards on duty as well. There was a volleyball area and restrooms. Plenty of parking everywhere. A food truck was on premises as well. We had a great time and I recommend this area

This is one of the best PA state parks that I’ve visited. There is so much to see and do. I was on the beach during the eclipse, it was an amazing experience. I can’t wait to come back here in the summer.

Beautiful beaches with sand! So many Erie beaches are more rock than sand, but not Presque Isle! We also enjoyed the free Pontoon Boat Tour which was a lot of fun!

Beautiful place. Wonderful drive! Clean beaches and restrooms. You can find seclusion, but also hang out with large groups. Wonderful park.

If you d like to visit one American park , this has to be it. I had no idea this area included so many incredibly preserved buildings that are historic and gorgeous. The self guided walking tour is easy and informational. It provides opportunities to see everything from the waterfront to architecture.The museum is cute and there are is great gift shop. The rangers and volunteers were kind and professional and genuinely appeared to love their jobs.

Beautiful place to walk around and enjoy. Very well maintained. The beach is amazing and goes on forever. Wide paved walking and biking paths. Plenty of parking spots in various locations. Highly recommend if you are in Erie.

Lovely area to get outside. Took a scenic drive and a few hikes. The weather cooperated with sunny skies and 75 degree temperatures.

This is a great place to take your family. There are a lot of different beach areas to choose from and a lot of different areas to go for a walk or explore. For being in Pennsylvania the beaches are beautiful and very clean. There are multiple lighthouses to explore and take photos of. This is an amazing spot for a family to spend the weekend.

Beautiful beaches. Great for good excerise such as walking, running, biking, kayaking and swimming in the summer. There is a lot of event going on in the summer as well as selections of food trucks.Bikes and kayaks are available for rent in the park.This park is one of the best spot to watch the sunset and the fireworksPresque Isle is free and there are restroom available.

Spend the day in the sun on the fresh water beaches ⛱️. Miles of great paths to Rollerblade and take a bike ride. Go fishing off the pier or explore on a hike through the wetlands. Excellent PA State Park!

We came here to watch the eclipse and I’m so glad we did! They had a ton of parking but we got there early enough we didn’t have much of an issue. The kids had a blast playing on the beach waiting for the eclipse. The park rangers were also handing out info which was cool and the bathrooms were very close. We are so happy with our choice to watch the eclipse here. I would love to come back to explore the area more someday.

absolutely beautiful anytime of the year , summer events , great shady spot's for picnics fishing and family time , perfect for wedding photo ops also. please respect no littering no alcohol definitely no drugs this is a place to make memories of a simpler time so relax and enjoy it don't destroy it !!!!!

Beautiful park with plenty of parking, restrooms, grills and beaches and showers. Walking, biking, boating, fishing, rollerblading it has it all. We live in Michigan by Lake Erie and man this part of Lake Erie is beautiful compared to what we have. Wish we had something like this near where we live. Beautiful!

The peninsula (presque it’s French for almost, so it’s literally “almost an island”) is a very unique and beautiful state park with many ways to enjoy it. First, you can drive, bike, and walk pretty much the entire area. There are several beaches, monuments, and light houses. There is abundant wildlife and a constant breeze great for flying kites.

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Today is The Kentucky Derby,The hats were awesome and the amount of people in attendance was phenomenal. The Band sounds great and they had a good range of food to offer on food trucks

Very surprised there are NO love dealers but a compact casino filled with games from penny slots to lose your top. The beverage areas was one of the coolest things I saw.

This was a great place and my first time visiting. The food at the bar was delicious and the drinks were great. Although I'm not a gambler the slots were really fun. Can't wait to go back.

I'm not a gambler; I went to the MGM Northfield Center Stage to see Gary Clark, Jr. - AMAZING concert with an unforgettable performance from him! I was able to grab great seats for this event and it was money well spent. The staff was very organized and helpful and the stage itself allowed for great first/second row visibility without too much neck strain or discomfort.The ONLY reason why I can't give it five stars is because of the seat spacing: we were packed in there like sardines. Even though the seats themselves were comfortable the neighboring concertgoers and myself all had to shift ourselves a bit too often to accommodate for the lack of space.

I enjoyed my birthday lunch at the buffet. The staff sang Happy Birthday and presented me with birthday cake and ice cream. 🍰 🎈If you love apple pie or strudel get some with vanilla bean ice cream with warm caramel topping. 😋Cece was our server who made sure we felt special and catered to. Well done. She is truly a people person.

Fantastic show and food. Went to see a comedian Tom Sugura. Best show of all his specials. Absolutely hilarious the entire time.

Went to see Tom Jones Concert. Seats are basically folding chairs and somewhat narrow. They do not control the crowd as we had lots of people up and down the aisle throughout the performance. The casino area is small but definitely has lots of tables and slots.

I'm not a big casino person, but the club is beautiful and many beautiful people were there. I attended with a friend the Chaka Khan concert. The staff treated us well and security was very visible. The concert ended without a hitch. For the casino part, the casino has all the expected amenities and get this--free parking!

I always leave my money behind with a smile on my face.Eventually I my leave will some money in my pocket.TAP Sports Bar is spot on food and service every time. Well worth the trip.

Very Nice Casino. 30 Bucks Free Slot Play was nice. Had some nice hits. As I was leaving saw a lady hit $21,000!!! Woo hoo. Cheap Drinks are a plus too Definitely will come back

Disclaimer: Don't gamble YOU WILL LOSE EVERYTHINGThat being said I had a wonderful stop here and enjoyed myself for a little longer than I expected.Lots of machines, new and old. Came in with $300 left with $1200 hitting my biggest single win to date.once I doubled my bank roll the high limits room was where the money was at that morning. Guy across from me hit like 4 hand pays in the hour I was in high limit roomthanks MGM

The casino is normally a great time with great service. The slots seem to pay out on the low side most days except Saturday. The food has been pretty awesome for a casino. I also enjoy the kiosk games when you swipe your players card. Good stuff.

Loved it this time I won. Lol but in all truthfulness was clean but they don't have many of the keno machines we like I feel you should have the choice to play 1-4 on every machine or at least all the keno on one machine, so I don't have to try and hop around to try and find a machine to my liking.

So busy! But lost my $100 limit in about 15 minutes. That's why I don't gamble! But, what a fun place to be. It was a wonderful night!

Concert/event venue located directly inside of the casino. Purchased last minute tickets to a concert I really wanted to see. This was our first time at this venue. The security and staff directed the crowd through the various site safety measures with ease. There really was not a bad seat in the house. Here are some pics from our seating - section 2 row X. Seats were a little tight and you will certainly make friends with a neighbor pretty quickly. Lots of getting up and sitting down. Narrow isles. Alcohol, water and typical concert snacks were available. Free parking.

Always a fun place to gamble. This casino does NOT have card tables, just slots. Has a couple restaurants, a bar, and complimentary coffee and soda. Plenty of parking, the parking lot is lit up pretty good at night. As always casinos are designed to take your money, but you do get lucky once in a while.

I always meet my brother here from Michigan. We hang out and gamble for a little bit. But lately have not been winning nowhere near like I used to at this location . And they don't give as good as bonuses as Hollywood does

What a night!! Saw George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic. AMAZING show. Crowd filled with the energy the band was exuding. So glad I got to see this incredible band.

This Buffet just opened up about 4 weeks ago. The selection of good is really fantastic and was beyond our expectations. The chefs were amazing, and they knew their food selection really well, and when you they explained it to you in detailChef Red by far is the best at this buffet and has excellent cooking skills and customer service

Good place to go to lose your money.Nice variety of slots that don't pay out. I suggest you don't waste your time and money. Doesn't deserve 1 star.

It was great. We ate at the buffet which was much better than expected. We then watched Kurt Diemer followed by Tesla. Very nice venue. I'll be sure to check out who else is playing there. Great evening

I love going to MGM to have fun. The payout isn't always the greatest but the atmosphere is wonderful. The employees are super nice and assistant you the best way possible. If they don't know the answer, they will find someone who does.When cashing in a ticket that has to have the taxes withheld does take an extra long time. I wish they wouldn't make people wait 30+ minutes to get paid. Also, the bottles of beer went up another dollar $6 for a regular beer is kinda high IMO. Other than that, I would recommend going but don't expect to hit anything worth talking about. The machines are definitely tight on the weekends.

This place is still fun. Went in and cruised the place. Found different slots to play . Was very busy for the holiday. Clean, all services available and eateries open. Greeted upon entry. Great local place for gambling fun!

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I can’t express enough gratitude to you guys. The compliments and love for our photo of your facility was more than appreciated. Such a classy establishment. My wife and I will be returning to test our luck on some sports betting very, very soon. 😉 Excited for the new things coming!! -Rubber City

It’s not bad for what it is; it’s a casino in the heart of the one and only Cleveland. I go here every now and then as I do enjoy gambling a bit. The casino itself is huge inside with several floors. It’s relatively clean for the most part and quite pleasing to the eye. I like going because they offer a buffet in the basem*nt floor that I always get free coupons for, so that’s always a nice addition. I don’t think the food is anything super crazy or world renowned, but it’s good for when you have a free coupon. Their drinks at the bars though always seem to be hit or miss; some bartenders make it perfectly, and other bartenders just miss it awfully. That’s obviously not a make or break point though. 4/5 for a casino. I like going here.

The place was packedIt seems everyone I sat next to all said the same thing. Why does MGM pay so well and Jack does not. They are closer to Jack where they live, but are now willing to drive further to win. Oh, we all win something, but not for what we spend. The food in the buffet at Jack is never the same twice. The only thing that is the same is the fried chicken. It is always over fried and you can't eat it. What a waste of money. Why feed us food we can't eat. The salad bar has a wonderful selection. However it is nasty most of the time. Especially the salad dressing. People slop it all over, and no one cleans it up. Soup is good. Granted, we are the ones who slop it up, Sorry. I just don't like eating food where the food area is nasty.

This is a fine casino with multiple floors of gaming, restaurants, and bars. There is a huge selection of games, tables and entertainment. I would have loved to post some winnings but unfortunately, that did not happen on my initial visit - maybe next time ;)

This place is awesome. It is connected to Tower City Mall. It has a hotel there as well. They serve food. A full buffet that runs brunch and dinner. Everything is served fresh. This place also has a great service. Some of the workers that work there have been there from the beginning. 6 years it's been around.

This was our first trip here. The gaming experience was actually pretty good! It did let us play enjoyably for about an hour without just taking our money like most other casinos tend to do. However, the 4 stars were deducted because, not being familiar with the area, we found the first entrance to the parking garage and did not realize it was the "flat rate parking" that costs $60 regardless of how long you stay. SERIOUSLY? $60?? We were there for an hour and 10 minutes! There should definitely be some prominent signage specifying that it's flat-rate ($60) parking. Not only did we toss away money while gaming, but the parking also hit us pretty hard. Definitely won't recommend the parking garage!!

Great downtown casino with table games, electronic craps machines and many slots.

Jack Casino has great restaurants, including a fantastic buffet. They have roulette tables, craps tables, poker tables and lots of different slot machines. The facility is extremely clean, glitzy and flashy. It is really just like a Vegas casino. There are multiple levels too. They have a covered walkway that goes over the streets and leads directly into their parking garage. Their gift shop, which is called the Swag Shop is also in the same building as the parking garage. Years ago, the building was previously home to the Higbee Department store. The decor is very high end and tastefully done. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. They do a wonderful job. Well done.

Jack Casino offers an exciting and vibrant gaming experience. The variety of games and slots is impressive, providing ample entertainment for all types of players. The casino's atmosphere is lively, and the staff is attentive and friendly. Whether you're a seasoned gambler or just looking for some fun, Jack Casino has something for everyone. Don't forget to explore their dining options for a well-rounded night out.

Always a great place to have fun! Excellent buffet and a very welcoming atmosphere!

This was a amazing experience the penny machines were awesome the food at the seven shelves was unbelievably good I would recommend everyone at least once visit the Jack casino in Cleveland Ohio

I went around 1pm the staff was super helpful it was my first time in a casino and they made me feel welcomed from the security guard who is so funny at the front door to Evris the machine mechanic who showed me the ropes told me everything I needed to know he went went above and beyond even walked me to the desk to get my Jack card where I met Linda who is a doll and helped me soooo much EVERYONE please go to this casino its such a vibe.

I'm a senior. My friends and I thought the buffet was $5,55 if we validated our players card. We waited in line for 30 minutes to find out that information. To validate we would have to get out of line, so we paid $20.00 each. Paid $60.00 to get out the garage. Same reason, we didn't validate. I will not be going back. Bought experience is the best kind 😌

I recently had an amazing time at Jack Cleveland Casino. The wide variety of games and entertainment options kept me engaged and entertained throughout my visit. The casino's vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff created a welcoming environment that added to the overall experience. I particularly appreciated the professional and attentive service from the staff members, which made my time there even more enjoyable. I would definitely recommend Jack Cleveland Casino to anyone looking for a fun and memorable gaming experience.

I was in town from Atlanta to attend the Alpha Derby at the Browns Stadium and the after party was at Jack's. I haven't had so much fun, and to see my college brothers and sisters was Amazing! We came from all over the country to attend this event. Ya'll even fed us some awesome food, thanks I'll be back.

The most gorgeous casino I’ve ever been to. Glad everything isn’t card- or phone-based and can still insert cash directly into the machines. I love just taking $40 and playing slots and/or roulette and then, heading home having lost $40 or having won a bit.

The staff was extremely friendly. We felt so accommodated. You never want to lose money but this casino made us feel like we were home. The buffet was very good and we had a blast.

Downtown Cleveland has really become an exciting place. It's clean, vibrant, decorative, and has lots of interesting architecture, new and old.Saw the 2024 total Eclipse on the garage rooftop party for Playhouse Square it was really fun.

Had a great time today! My boyfriend and I were in town for a show at Playhouse Square, took the Red Line in. Asked the wonderful woman (around 12PM today) at the door for some directions. Not only did she point us in the right direction, but we had a truly great conversation with her and talked a little about the history of the city!! Awesome lady!!

Nice sports bar and gaming area. The buffet downstairs is really overpriced. There is a big selection and most of the food quality is average. The danish selection was very good and the chocolate croissants were very good. Now the Asian selection was a crime against humanity. I am not sure I have ever seen a worse selection or quality.

I like how they keep trying to improve the casino and how they fixed the parking issue, which was a main problem, in my opinion. You have to play so many credits to get free parking. You re swipe your card to get the parking. I like that they give you the buffet and free play, unlike MGM. They are updating the carpet, which is nice. They add new games often.

An overall great experience. First time there and loved it. Everyone was friendly, staff and patrons alike. I won a handpay and another $500. Free buffet for first timers. Parking can be a little expensive, but it is downtown Cleveland. We will definitely be back.

Awesome spot. The games were fun. The tables had great options. Many floors to explore. Indoor smoking area is available. AND a sports viewing section that feels like a theatre. So cool!

This place was amazing! First time I've ever been in a casino like this the buffet even with going 30 mins before they closed there was still plenty of delicious food! Every staff member I encountered was kind and courteous. Will definitely recommend anyone stop and check put this super cool casino.

Jack Casino in Cleveland off the Public Square is affiliated with Ceasars. It’s a smaller casino but it has all the latest versions of the popular games to play. Staff is friendly and helpful. Fun to try your luck a little while you’re in town.

Buffet is over priced and selection is limited.Casino is clean. Bathrooms are clean. Machines are super tight. Forgot why we stopped going. Good reminder for next time we start thinking we want to hit Jack's. Go knowing you aren't going to win. Sit with someone you like and at least you'll have some fun!

Great place to hang out in Cleveland buffet was enjoyable,the games were fun and the server were very polite and you can catch the game here will repost if I hit a jackpot enjoy!

I always have a great time here. Free beverages, exciting games with generous bonuses and quick, precise service! A great place for a buffet lunch date with a group or flying solo at the high roller tables, it's a must see for natives and tourists alike! Love the Jack!!

My first time here and I hit 4 hand payouts and had a huge win in one night!!!! I will definitely be back! The odds are better here than Hollywood in Toledo!

Visiting from out of state and stopped in for a few. I found it to be clean and well managed. The amount of security around was a little weird if you are familiar with Vegas casinos. It made me wonder if this is not the safest area. Game play was fine as they had slots, tables, and sports betting. Not a large casino or destination draw, but definitely worth it if you want to fill a few hours of entertainment.

Nice casino. Parking is a pain but if you spend enough you will receive free parking. The food options are okay.

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I love Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! One of the largest collections of music memorabilia in the world. It was incredible to see so many cool items from the most influential artists and musicians of all time! Michael Jackson's Thriller jacket, Bob Marley's famous beanie, The Beatles' suits, Elvis' motorcycle and so much more! We heard displays are constantly changing so you may not always see these things, plan a visit soon! We arrived on a Saturday at 4pm and had only one hour to make it through this museum. We were on a mission! The woman at the front desk told us the best place to start was in the basem*nt to see their most impressive displays and then work our way up by elevator. We were able to see all six floors in an hour! I definitely recommend spending more time if possible, however you can see a lot in a short amount of time. Pictures and videos are allowed. Make sure to stop at the gift shop on the way out. There are so many fun things to buy as souvenirs or gifts. Credit cards only no cash accepted. Parking was easy to find across the street. Tickets are mobile and can be purchased at at kiosk right inside the entrance. Don't leave Cleveland without visiting this museum!

Place is awesome. Great to take family with older kids. Lots of interesting stuff.Avoid that food truck in the front $$. Try to find street parking. Garage is insane $$. FREE for Cleveland residents. Enter gift shop at own risk.Wear comfortable shoes! Great to get your steps in for the day.

I highly recommend stopping by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame if you’re in Cleveland! This place was filled with Rock and Roll history along with some fun interactive things to do. I would say this is good for individuals, couples or families with older children. It is a bit of walking and a lot of looking at exhibits, which a young child or baby may be tired of after 20 minutes. To truly enjoy it, I would give yourself a good two hours at minimum. The price was great for everything you get to see at only $35, and less than that for children. The staff were very friendly and the museum was clean.

All of the exhibits were excellent. From the start of rock and roll all the way through rap and hip hop. I enjoyed this museum very much. I definitely would say you can do this in less than 2 hours. I would compare it to the Grammy in LA. Tickets are a bit pricey for a museum but it was very cool to see everything. Parking is ok and not super expensive.

We totally enjoyed the R&RHoF! The garage band area and beats lab were absolutely a blast. Numerous displays and floors of music memorabilia made the 3 hours fly by. Be sure to check out the show on the 3rd floor too.Our teenage boys particularly said that they wished we had more time there! Definitely worth checking out with reasonable parking down by the water.

This was absolutely worth the long drive across 3 states. I could spend 2 days here just soaking in all of the rich history. What I found most impactful is learning about early music history and the extensive contribution of African Americans. This is well arranged and laid out. The pace was up to my group and the Elvis portion was a must. If you love music, history, or culture then this is a place for you. Great for families although small children may not be as enthusiastic.

Really interesting place. Got to see all kinds of legendary music groups items and some replicas. It took about 3 hours to see it all, then went back, though, to see some exhibits that were busy the first time, though. I will definitely be back after Ozzy Osbourne goes into the Hall of Fame! If you like music, then this is a must-see!

This museum was great! It a total of about 6 levels. There is so much history and amazing talent that is presented in this museum. Zero floor is basically the main exhibit. There are also additional floor one floor you can customize a band name logo and print your logo at no additional charge. There is also a area where you can play the guitar live with videos on how to play a couple drums sets and more! Definitely worth a visit! The staff and team members are also very friendly!

PRO TIPS: by far one of the most impressive collections of music memorabilia ever assembled. HOWEVER the museum layout for FIRST TIME VISITORS can be quite confusing. You actually enter the Hall of Fame on Level 1. Then travel paths want you to start your tour downstairs on Level 0 (which is the BAsem*nT featuring the larger collection of exhibits). THEN you'll see travel paths which force you to head upto Levels 3, 4, 5, & 6, then finally down to end on level 2 with a final exit through the gift shop on Level 1 at the end of your tour. Confused? HOWEVER MY RECOMMENDED TRAVEL PATH IS (especially with large crowds OR weekend visits): Try starting out on Level 2 (take the elevator) & work your way up the pyramidto avoid the crowds. BUT always end your tour on the impressive Level 0 which is in the basem*nt featuring the most exhibits. SAVE LEVEL ZERO FOR LAST!!!! There is actually an online exhibit guide to help plan your tour prior to arrival. Plan for 2-3 hours if you like rock music. Also lower your expectations as you will not see many artists memorabilia since exhibits rotate in/out. ALSO many artists are not in the Hall of Fame (as of this review) including Phish, B52's, Kate Bush, Weird Al, etc.

This is such a fun place to visit in Cleveland. It's in a very clean area of the city. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is fun because it gives you all the feels plus offers hands-on entertainment. My 3 year old and 15 year old had a great time, and so did my husband and I. There were turntables, guitars, drums, sound proof rooms, pinball machines etc. Truly, something for everyone.

Loved our experience here and seeing all the history of music under one roof was a great experience. They have many interactive experiences there to do as well, which made the experience interactive if you are interested in such things. Many unique and historic items related to music as as well. A must go for any music fan. Staff was friendly and areas kept very clean

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, while famous, large, and full of music history, was not my cup of tea. While I appreciate all the hard work put into this museum, I found it confusing. The general layout wasn't clear and the signage was miniscule.For the price of $25 pp, I think the museum was well worth it. We were there for 2 1/2 hours and believe we could have explored for a few more hours.

Awesome display of artifacts and memorabilia beginning with the onset of music history (blues, country and gospel) through rock and roll era, into pop, r&b grunge, rap, hip hop, heavy metal. Several interactive displays. In the front of the building are food trucks and 2 stages where local talent perform and you can watch for free. No parking lot so I suggest parking at the great lakes science museum garage located between museum and browns stadium. Only 13 dollars to park.

I love a good museum, and like Joan Jett I love Rock and Roll. This was absolutely the best museum I’ve been to in the US. We spent about 5 hours here and I think we saw it all. Highlights were definitely the first couple floors, but the trip to the top was still worth it. The boy minor disappointment was the movie on the third floor, which had some great highlights but was too disjointed to tell a compelling story. If you can make it while the Beatles display is still going, I’d highly recommend it. There are really great portions that will be hard to replace. I’m not from this area but will return in the future just to see what’s been added!

We went here after a work function and we had only a few hours to enjoy. I was asked a few times if I would come back. If people wanted to go I would go but it wouldn't be a repeat on my own. They had really cool displays and mini theaters to show you rock footage. They have assorted interactive booths so you can make your own band t-shirt, a music mix, and even learn how to play instruments. I thought that was very cool. Next time I need to keep an extra eye out for queen, rush, and black sabbath.

We went for the Battle Of the Bands. It was a great concert with some really good talent. We were able to walk through all the exhibits. It was very interesting. You could listen to music, and see some amazing outfits and there was even an area where you could try playing piano, guitar, bass, and drums. My 16-year-old and my 7-year-old loved it.There were escalators for all the floors and an elevator. There were couches, benches, and tables for anyone who needed to take a break. There was a little Cafe for food and drinks. Overall I would recommend it to anyone who loves music.

We stopped in to check out the Rock and Ro Hall of Fame on a Friday around noon. I ordered our tickets online before entering ( which made the entry faster) if you can do this it won't be a big deal to get tickets at the gate. We parked on the pier. This made finding and paying for parking super easy. The pier parking behind the building to the right upon entering, just drive past the building and you will see the parking. Once inside we started on the 1st floor and worked our way up them all. So many cool things to look at and activities to do I recommend at least 3-4 hrs to explore on a not busy day. Highly recommend the induction experience on the 3d floor. My favorite part... well I can't pick just one part. The Pink Floyd installation definitely the most interesting design. The tour ends in the merchandise store, so save that for last. Everything was reasonably priced. We picked up 4 shirts for the family on sale for $45.00 cool dollars.

Six floors in total, add lots of fun with different genres and multiple bands representing the facets of rock and roll. We started at 10:15am didn't even get done until 2:15pm. Good time, especially if you are a musician, or love music across the spectrum of rock.

Cleveland Rocks! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was well worth the drive from Kentucky. We stayed the entire day. Great value for the money. Cafe has great food options so we didn’t have to leave the museum to look for food. Fun gift shop. Easy parking at nearby garage. So much to see. A great tribute to so many music legends. Wish it was even bigger and we were excited to see construction in progress! Our only regret, besides not coming sooner, was we didn’t buy a museum membership because we can’t wait to go back.

A unique experience every time I go! It's never the same display. So that makes it fun. Tickets are mobile entry at $30 each. Discount for seniors, kids, etc. 6 floors of activities. Food court has reasonable prices. Gift shop is gull of fun gifts at reasonable prices. Anyone can take home something! Wheelchair and stroller accessible by elevator. Staff was welcoming.

If you live in the city, it’s free. Otherwise, it’s $35..but here’s a tip: If you buy a membership for 2, you’ll pay $75. That $5 more than two tickets, plus you get a tee shirt and 10% discount in the gift shop. And it’s good for a year…take anybody you want! Always fun, I’ve seen some great exhibits and changes over the years. The Beatles exhibit was “fab!” It’s a great way to spend an afternoon and through August’22, concerts on the patio certain nights. Have fun and rock on!

This is such a cool museum! Going in you get a sense of a fun party atmosphere. Lots of music history here for fans of Rock, Blues, Metal, Hip-Hop. I paid $35 for a ticket online as I was walking towards the front entrance. I showed the person at the main door and got a wrist band after she scanned my ticket. Then she directed me to start one level lower. I highly recommend this place for music lovers.

Being a rock vocalist, it was a necessity to visit here while vacationing in Ohio. It's a cool place both inside and outside so take your time when visiting. Many of the exhibits are focused on rock & roll, of modern and classic bands and individuals as well. Pretty cool gift shop on premises as well and a lot of music history in these walls. All in all it was a great experience.

I have wanted to come here for a long time and it totally lived up to expectation! I loved the flow of exhibits bringing you around and to different floors. The history of everything was interesting to read and then getting to dive into exhibits on certain artists. Price of admission was well worth the time and spent about 2.5 hours there without seeing any of the films, so perhaps budget a full afternoon. Purchase a ticket online for easier entry

All I can say is Wow! This was a bucket list trip and soooooo worth it! What a great museum. We spent about 4-1/2 hours there and probably my favorite part was being able to pick and choose what induction clips you wanted to see of your favorite artists. The displays and the exhibits are second to none. Very well put together and I really loved the interactiveness of it all. You just have to add this as a place to go if you haven’t been. INCREDIBLE

So very Cool!! Definitely a place to visit if you like music.The touch and play section was really cool and the video series was nice...especially with Prince closing it out.You gotta go.

My husband and I visited the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during our trip to Cleveland. We conveniently parked at the metered parking across the street. There was plenty of spots available when we arrived but we could see how close parking may be challenging during high traffic visiting times or when there is a game at the nearby stadium.Tickets were $35 a person. We had no trouble buying them at the door.The museum has 6 floors. The bottom floor has the most to see and is the most impressive of them all. The other floors felt a bit lacking compared to this one, especially if you aren't interested in watching mini films they share throughout the museum.On the second floor, known as The Garage, you can try your hand at playing a variety of instruments using video tutorials as a guide. This was a great interactive option to enjoy during our visit!This is a great spot for all music lovers to enjoy while visiting the Cleveland area!

Everyone told us this was the must visit attraction in ClevelandThree hours really well spent. Loved it!Parked on the pier by the lake. Short walk and reasonable prices.Bought ticket in advance on the dat 🎟 Arrived before out slot and no problems getting inSo much to see. Basem*nt is biggest display area. Easy to miss something. We doubled back to make sure.Shop has lots on offer.Cafe has good food and drink optionsHighly recommended

As the shape of the building suggests, the basem*nt is huge and a maze containing loads of artist memorabilia throughout the ages and genres. Impressive. As you go further up, the exhibition area becomes smaller, and the items on show lesser. Some of the greatest artists of all time, like Freddy Mercury, George Michael, Iron Maiden, KISS, Smashing Pumpkins, (to name just but a few) are NOT on display unfortunately. Otherwise, a great set up with lots of interactive play and jam sessions to listen to.

This is an expensive experience with a lot of guitars. I enjoyed it, but became numb to all the interesting artifacts because there were so many. I especially loved the Elvis section. The music through out is incredible and the building is a cool design. It is a very expensive ticket though.

The layout was pretty confusing at first. There was one point where we got stuck and had to get on an elevator (maybe that was what you were supposed to do?) it was also relatively crowded with people, but that’s what you expect because it’s not like it’s an unpopular place.The Hall of Fame itself was awesome! The first floor consisted of rappers, which was sort of confusing, but that was just the front. The rest had Rhythm and Blues, which people were complaining about (which doesn’t make sense because not everything’s going to have heavy metal and punk in it. R and B is apart of the evolution of that stuff. Just gotta wait for other floors to see it)The Taylor Swift stuff I’m sure was just to attract other people, but they liked it so it was okay just as long as people enjoyed it!The place where you can play interments was great. I’m not too good at bass so I can’t say much about the quality of the interments but it was holdable so that’s something.Very nice place consisting of several genres, including a gift shop! (Which had a Hole shirt that I wanted really badly but it was 50.00)I’d recommend this place to anybody that has a passion for that kind of stuff. Anybody that likes any kind of music would have a great time here, and that’s what makes it so amazing!(I got permission from my mom to write this)-Nora ^_^

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: A Must-See Experience**On our recent camping circle tour of Lake Erie, we finally checked off a long-time bucket list destination: the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This visit was everything we hoped for and more, and it’s undoubtedly a must-see for everyone.As Canadians, we were thrilled to see representation of Canadian artists among the global icons of rock and roll. The exhibits are comprehensive and inclusive, celebrating the rich, diverse history of the genre.The highlight of our visit was the video of inductees, which is nothing short of Oscar-worthy. If there were a 10-star rating, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame would surely deserve it. This museum offers an unforgettable experience, showcasing the timeless impact of rock and roll on our world.

My wife and I visited on 7/7/24. We got there about 10:30 and stayed for 3+ hours. It was crowded, but pretty much everyone was polite and patient. We both thought it was great. If you like music you will like this place. Don't miss the 12-minute movie or, for that matter, any of the exhibits. We hope to come back again.

Really cool place to go see. You can walk around and see music instruments, clothes, and memorabilia from different generations of musicians. They had an instrument room where you can try out different instruments and beat box studio too. Definitely recommend going to see it if you’re in the area. They also have a very large gift shop where you can pick up some cool stuff.

This place is amazing. For me it was very busy, and it was difficult to read/see some of the exhibits. The 15min movie is a must, the videos and acts are like a time machine to the past. Such great talent and performances. The women's rocker video was cool too, so many great artists. This museum is a must for anyone who likes music, amazing!

We went on a Friday and got tickets for 10am right at opening. This was definitely the way to go. There was plenty of parking right by the pier and parking is not expensive at all! If you get there early you have time to stop and look and the ships and just take in the view of Lake Erie. The museum goes from Level 1-6. The first floor is the most robust and is absolutely an experience for all your senses. Each floor after that gives music-lovers an opportunity to delve into the different components or genres of the music world. Our favorite part of the experience was the celebration of 50 years of hip hop. If you grew up listening to hip hop through the 80s-00s you’ll absolutely LOVE this. The cafe actually has decent food that isn’t wildly overpriced. The whole museum is really well thought-out with little details everywhere you look. We travel to lots of museums and this is now at the top of our list!

My father and I took a trip to Cleveland for the 2024 Eclipse and needed to kill time. This place was our impromptu place to go and it was the best choice! We stayed here to look at all the treasure and history for over 4 hours! It was so cool to see the origins of rock and learn about the roots of hip hop. If you are a music enthusiast or just want to learn more about the hall of famers, I’d recommend planning to be here for at least 4 hours because I feel like I still haven’t seen everything.

Pretty awesome! The bottom floor is a lot to get through but the rest goes quick. Lots of cool things to look at, we didn't have time to see everything but walked away with a great experience.

Lots to see, hear, learn and do. Take your time to sit and watch/listen or play. My group stayed for 3 hours, but some of us would’ve stayed longer to really absorb more of the vibe. Worthwhile, especially with group of 15 (only had 10!) Unfortunately, no athlete discount for the Pan American Games athletes who wouldn’t be there the night of their special event.

This place was wonderful. A great nostalgic ride through rock music. Tons of exhibits, clothes, guitars, and video presentations.Wear comfortable shoes, sit when you can.We spent about 6 hours wandering through the exhibits.The Beatles exhibit was hard to hear with so many other musical displays going on.Some of the immersive theater presentations were a bit loud. Some ear plugs would have been nice.Pro tip. You don't have to print paper tickets if you can present the PDF scan code on your phone.

I was disappointed, not for lack of memorabilia or interesting displays, but with the organization of how to make your way through the museum. We were told, "Start on the bottom level & work your way up." Sounded like a fair instruction, but not so. On the bottom level, there is a ton of stuff with no indication of direction or flow. Our group split up due to the crowd, & some of us saw things that others didn't see because there are alcoves & short halls. We spend 3 1/2 hours there, but you could easily spend more time there as there is a massive amount to see.

If you are in Cleveland this is a must see. It's rich on history of Rock and roll and does a great job celebrating all of those indicted into their Hall of Fame as well as others important to how Rock and Roll has evolved over the years. I highly recommend you set aside a few hours to take all this in. I don't know if they have a live band every day, but there was one during our visit and you could hear them playing various covers while perusing all the great content, or just sit back and enjoy the show. Check it out!

The Hall of Fame was terrific! There was so much to see, and do! One thing that surprised me was how much of it was interactive! The musical instruments were really fun to noodle around on. I only wish that it was a bit bigger. There were several artists that only had very limited representation.

I really enjoyed my time here. It was much bigger than I expected. There are 6 floors. There is a gift shop, a place to eat and if you are able to catch a show I highly recommend you do it's great it's included in the ticket price and not that long it's a great experience. Make sure to give yourself time to arrive early to find parking in case you need to walk, especially if you booked for a time.

Very cool place. We’re not usually the museum type people but we enjoyed the rock and roll hall of fame because they have an interactive floor where you could actually learn to play all kinds of instruments like the acoustic guitar, electric/ base , piano and even drums… they have easy lessons to follow with various songs to choose from.

We enjoyed what we saw. Very crowded. We went on a Saturday morning and were among the first in, but it was crazy busy. We completely missed the women and music exhibit on the lower floor!! We figured we would get back to it later but it was still so crowded, we gave up. The 6th floor was closed, so we didn't see anything up there, either.Next time, we will go back during the week and call ahead to make sure that all floors are open to the public.Staff was very friendly and there is alot to see.

I was absolutely blown away by how much I enjoyed this museum. This has been on my bucket list for many years and it didn’t disappoint. I could have spent days in this museum: the history, the videos, the outfits & and instruments, and an amazing gift shop. I highly recommend!

This was good and many items donated. Not all of it is rock and looks like country singers have a few things there too. I was surprised to see some bands not in it and hip hop rap was. Over all it was fun

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I never tired of Cedar Point as a kid, and now it’s my turn to make those memories with my kiddos. We have been pass holders for years. From the kiddos being younger, there was tons of enjoyment for them in Snoopy Land and Kiddy Kingdom. To now then being older and finally riding 48” rides. They are already excited for the next few years to hit the last milestone of the 56” rides. Lots of memories to last ours and their lifetime! There is something for everyone!!Lots of restaurant choices. I do how we highly suggest the Dining pass or plan (depending if daily visit or pass holder) you absolutely get your monies worth and won’t be disappointed either!If you visiting for the day as well, the fast lane plus is a great add on, to make sure you get the best bang for the day. Also the all day refill cups, fillips available every 15 minutes.Younger, older, kids, no kids. You won’t be disappointed!!

Went here for my senior trip, and it was a great experience!There was quite a bit of good things at cedar point. It had quite a huge variety of rides for both beginners and coaster enthusiasts in general. It also has classic activists for a park, such as a merry-go-round and bumper cars, both of which are really fun.It also has a really cool arcade to visit when you’re wanting time between rides. Wait times can be long at times, but for the most part are fair and can be avoided with fast lane.With the lake nearby, you can cool off too if you have trunks. The pools/hot tubs are also great to visit inbetween!My only irk in general is the prices. Most food spots in the premises are grossly overpriced, 20 dollars for things that would cost only 10 outside of the park. Drinks are also super expensive and not worth it.Overall the park is really fun and I’d love to visit in the future to ride more rides. I loved the maverick as my first roller coaster, and j can’t wait to go on more!

Great price with the Summer season pass ($100). I was in town for a week and opted for this option. Parking was included.Great assortment of ride for all ages and the park was not too busy during the week mid June.I’m from FL and have been to all the parks in Orlando/Tampa. It is nice to have fewer people than at Disney plus this park is great for coasters!Food options are good but the price is what you would expect. If you plan on 10am-10pm day I would do the meal pass.

Cedar Point was a great experience. We took the VIP Tour with a fantastic tour guide. The rides were really enjoyable and the staff were friendly. Clean bathrooms.I would recommend the meal plan, great food options on it. Drinks included is worth it as well. If you're going for multiple days get parking included in your tickets! It's worth it.I wish there were fans, misters, or shade in the line queue because it was very warm.Drinks aren't too expensive if you go to the right places.The biggest reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is the rides wouldn't stop going down. We missed a couple of coasters because they were always down.All around a great trip though!

Visited for the first time this year. Officially my favorite place in the world ever. I’m a roller coaster enthusiast, and have been wanting to visit since the days of Millennium Force being built. I hyped myself for it for 21 years, and it still surpassed my expectations massively. All the rides were over the top epic. My entire top 10 got thrown into madness, as nearly every ride I went on was dethroning a coaster from somewhere else. That back row night ride of Steel Vengeance for my first ever ride was basically life changing, not even a ride, it was a full blown life experience. Fast passes were worth it, got to do every major coaster multiple times. The park doesn’t even look real as you are approaching, but rather some person’s roller coaster tycoon creation. The park was clean, even smelled good. The food was excellent. I will return every year for the rest of my life.

We traveled here from the Dallas area for my son‘s birthday. He is a roller coaster fanatic. This place did not disappoint!Plenty of roller coasters to make everyone in your family happy, from mild to wild!Steel Vengeance was our favorite, followed by Millennium Force.The park was kept exceptionally clean, and we always felt safe.The safety protocols for each ride were interesting to watch. Rides go “down” frequently, and the procedures to bring them back online takes some time.We stayed at one of the Park hotels and got one hour early entry, also a wristband for unlimited sodas throughout the day.

Cedar Point is one of the greatest places to visit for all members of the family! It is a coaster enthusiast's dream ( 17 in all ), great rides of all kinds for the rest of the family, and really good entertainment. The food choices were also top notch! They also have a pretty nice water park for the hotter days. I would give Cedar Point 10 out of 10 stars, a must place to visit! The beach on Lake Erie was also great! Sand was so soft and felt good between the toes! Beautiful!!

Go mid-week, arrive early and wear comfortable clothes. The park was very clean and well staffed, but some rides were closed intermittently. The park has every type of ride you can imagine! The quality of the food was awesome. Purchase the dining plan and share with a friend. Camp Snoopy rides were great for small kids. Gift shops were expensive - but the merchandise is well made. We will be back next year for two days!

The best amusem*nt park in the country. So many great rides for all visitors. Millennium Force and Steel Vengeance are two of the best coasters in the world and I highly recommend riding them at night if you get the chance.

Hands down the best amusem*nt park I've ever been to. Each ride was unique and had some interesting fun fact to it, also each ride has its own variety of shirts with some of the coolest artwork I could conceive for a Rollercoaster T-shirt. Smoothest entering/exiting from an amusem*nt park too, took less than 15 minutes to get from my parking space back onto the highway.

Unfortunately the Top Thrill 2 coaster was not operational on this day but it was still a great time! Nice change from my home rides at Universal, Sea World and Disney World. The lines weren't long; however, the Maverick was constantly breaking down then reopening. That was very frustrating so after waiting in line for an hr hoping it would start, I gave up trying to ride it. The views of Lake Erie were spectacular!

Wow! What a place!This really is the roller coaster capital of the world! And they are all SO good: Fast, Smooth, Fun!They have many dining options; my only complaint is they do not have an allergen list online, as places, such as Disney World, have.We go at least 4 times every year and have invested in a gold pass; they are so worth it!Personally, my favorite ride is Millennium Force, don't be afraid! Be sure to give it a shot!Very clean, maintained well, and have beautiful landscaping! And be sure to visit for Halloweekends! They have everything decorated to the nines! It's amazing! 😍P.S. A pro tip from someone who goes every year: Do not go expecting short lines! Be ready to wait and have patience!Enjoy the 42 photos I took! 😃

It’s fun for the whole family. Rides for all ages. Many, many roller coasters. Don’t think you can finish all rides in one day. Rides are fairly close to each other which could save some time. Park was kept clean but restrooms needed some attention.

We went on a Sunday mid summer expecting long wait lines with the regular tickets and were surprised to find relatively short wait lines! Steel Vengeance and Maverick were both just over an hour at peak day, but otherwise the large coasters were about a half hour wait and we were able to go on them a couple times each! We also had the all day dining wristband for $79 each which included parking and park entry, which gives the ability to eat a meal every 90 minutes. I had $18 at Panda Express and a $16 burrito bowl included with the dining pass, paid for itself quickly considering I didn't have to pay $30 to park!

I took the kids up for two days at Cedar Point for one last fling before school started. The three of us had such a good time. I highly recommend staying at Breakers Hotel in Cedar Point. It was so convenient to be able to just walk over to the park or back to the hotel to take a break throughout the day.

Great park, great rides. Free parking is great.One thing to keep in mind, get Fast Lane Passes if you are able to afford them, definitely a time saver. My boys were able to ride 7 roller coasters with those passes in 1 hr and 10 min - and that's on a Saturday right before a Labor Day.

It was a great experience for me and my friends. It is a huge amusem*nt park and it is impossible not to have fun. We had unlimited fun with the gold pass and can enter the park whenever we want. I do not recommend you to go on the weekend because the queues are very long for great roller coasters such as Steel Vengeance, Maverick and Millennium Force. In short, it was a great day.

We got a hotel on Sunday and spent Monday in the park. It was my two youngest sons first trip and they haven't stopped talking about it all week. Hour early access to the park and short lines made this a trip to remember. Top thrill 2 was intense and I love coasters so the fact that it was the longest wait of the day was quickly overshadowed by the adrenaline. If you can swing it you gotta get the fast pass, you won't be disappointed.

Absolutely amazing experience! Best theme park trip I've had! It was impressively clean, well maintained, and all of the employees were dedicated to safety and their checklists. They were all helpful and pleasant, and fast! The weather was amazing, and the crowds were not bad at all. The well placed and thoughtful arrangement of the park in regards to seating and shade is second to none! 10/10!!

Absolutely had the best time at Cedar Point, it’s not your stereotypical Amusem*nt park, in my opinion, it’s better! So many rides for all ages and even for those with physical disabilities. The wait times were not bad, longest wait we actually decided to endure was 45 minutes. There were some rides with 60+ minute wait time and we just did not go there. Cedar Point has a wonderful app where one can see wait times and closures of rides in real time, as long as one is in the park. I highly recommend downloading the app, it helps not just for the rides but also to store tickets and one’s parking location. Lockers are available to rent and leave one’s belongings, but I found that each ride has a storage bin and one can leave one’s things there while riding and they are fine. Of course the park is not responsible in case someone does steal one’s things, but I found it to be very secure in the park.There are many places to eat and one very convenient thing to prepay is an all day or all season cup. With the cup, one can refill every 15 minutes at any of the refreshment areas, there are co*ke products only. There’s also all day dining options, at that point one can eat every 90 minutes, but in my opinion that is not worth it. The drink special definitely is worth it as one has to stay hydrated. The price of the ticket is definitely worth it and if one lives nearby, I say, get a season pass!

Went on passholder preview day and rode the new Top Thrill 2 and is by far the best ride ever. Cedar Point is by far my favorite place in the world to go in the summer and making great memories with the family and friends. Not a bad ride in the park.

Cedar Point is definitely a good time. Buckle up for some world famous coasters. Food at the park is average so don't come thinking about fancy meals rather think fair food. Lines for rides move along pretty quick. The park is pretty clean. We didn't get a chance to do the water park but others in our group enjoyed it. It was very easy to enter and exit the park. We stayed at Hotel Breakers so we loved that we could walk to the parks from our hotel. There are plenty of rides for people who don't necessarily like huge coasters. Watch out for the Mayflies if you're there from May to July. They come out when the sun goes down.

We were really excited to check both the amusem*nt and the water park. Both were a lot of fun, even if quite a few rides still weren't open.Good signage, maps and assistance from park employees. The biggest thing we were trying to figure out ahead of time, and again while at the park, was how to do both parks in one day since that was all we had.I feel that the website could be clearer as to how to do both parks in one day if that's all you have. They have bundle tickets for each park separately, but not to do both parks, which doesn't make a whole lot of sense for people who don't live here.We did get a pass that invoice included parking and food every 90 minutes. But all of the food is just standard meat and wheat. So if you can't eat gluten and are a vegetarian or vegan, good luck. As expensive as the food is here (like most amusem*nt parks) giving some vegan/gluten free options would be extremely helpful for those of us that don't eat the SAD diet.The water park does not have any towels on site either. Which I also couldn't find on their website. So make sure to bring your own or you're out of luck.Overall, we had a good time and my kids were happy with the adventure. It just wasn't something I'd care to do again.

Halloween weekend was fun. Many people, every game was with a least 1.5 hour wait but they were all worth it. Food is good, highly recommend buying the ticket+food bundle if you are planning to stay there for lunch and dinner.

UPDATE: just visited this weekend and while it’s still the best place on Earth, we had a frustrating visit. We had early entry but all the good it did us as all the coasters were still being maintenanced up until regular opening time. Was really looking forward to riding TT2 but it’s closed indefinitely for safety reasons (understandable). We did not get to ride Steel Vengeance as it shutdown multiple times. Still love this place and won’t change my rating but I hope they get their act together.Oh my, what can I say about this wonderful place? It is without a doubt my absolute favorite destination in the world and I wish I made time to go more often. I don’t think they have a single ride that isn’t amazing (Well maybe Gemini, cause it nearly broke my neck on that last turn). I’m glad I was able to visit this place and ride Mean Streak and Wicked Twister before they were torn down to make way for other attractions. Maverick was my favorite roller coaster in the world until Steel Vengeance debuted. Now I can’t wait to head back here this summer to try out the new Top Thrill Dragster 2. Also, as a bonus, my favorite restaurant in the world Famous Dave’s BBQ is right out the side entrance on the pier. Speaking of Famous Dave’s, on one trip Top Thrill Dragster was shut down all day so we stuffed ourselves at Famous Dave’s and had about 20 minutes till the park closed so decided to give it another try. It was operational with no line and all of a sudden we were panicking because we were so full from dinner. But, a short 15 second ride later on TTD and I guess the food incinerated in our stomachs at 120mph cause we all felt great afterwards.

Cedar Point is an absolute thrill-seeker’s paradise! The variety of roller coasters and rides is unparalleled, offering something for everyone from adrenaline junkies to families with young children. The park is well-maintained and clean, with plenty of food options and amenities. The staff is friendly and efficient, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience even on busy days. The views of Lake Erie add a scenic backdrop to the excitement. Every visit to Cedar Point is a memorable adventure. Highly recommend for a fun-filled day of amusem*nt!

For the thrill it's pretty awesome and they have plenty of places to shop and/or eat. My family stayed in one of their wheelchair accessible deluxe cabins but they weren't all that comfortable. For my little brother (the one that needed the wheelchair accessible portion) it was more than comfortable enough. I recommend you bring your own blankets if you sleep in any of their cabins since the ones they provide are thin and scratchy (but I guess that encourages you to buy a blanket and sweatshirt in the park). Everything was extremely expensive (as you would expect from a highly successful amusem*nt park), but anything we bought was of decently good quality. Their Snoopy merchandise was also really cute. We went during the first weekend it was opened for the year. The Top Thrill 2 was only going for 1 day before they shut it down to make it more safe/comfortable (which was kind of a bummer because it messed with our coaster plans). If you are close enough to make this a one day trip, I would, but you'll be pretty tired at the end of the day, so plan accordingly. One thing that I noticed as did someone who works there talked to us about, it's not very accessible to those in wheelchairs (I'm not talking about the rides here). Most stores/food places don't have automatic buttons to open the doors and it would be a little difficult for wheelchairs to get through some doorways due to a little bump in the entrance. There should also be an additional area or two for those who are disabled and/or have mobility issues to just rest (away from the loud speakers and scorching sun). If they can make some changes to make the park more accessible and inclusive (without raising prices a ridiculous amount), I could see myself giving more stars.

The best place on the planet. The ride choices are non ending, steel vengeance, millennium force, and although Maverick is completely overrated, it is still good. The 1-2 punch with Vengeance and Maverick is great considering they are right next door. Every time I come here I have a blast, but is it better than Kings Island? It's close.

We had fun just because of the enjoyment of the rides generally. However, there was a lot of cons.-First issue was we went this past weekend (May 18-19) and apparently Saturday was a popular field trip day. There were many and I mean many groups that were such as band kids and "junior trips" and such. Which made for the park to be very crowded. There needs to be a capacity limit to make it more enjoyable for guests. We went on 4 coasters in 8 hours. Luckily we bought the season passes, but had we only been there 1 day I would have been very upset to get on only 4 rides the whole day especially since ticket prices are so high. Fast passes are not affordable for families especially after having to pay for admission on top of it and the expensive prices of food.We had 5 people in our group. I think the website and the front gates should notify the public when there is a mass amount of large groups and schools/school activities attending. We waited 2.5 hours for the Raptor.-Next issue was for many of the big coasters you have to buy a locker for each ride if you brought anything like a draw string back pack. It was like $3 each locker. When you do that 5 or so times...that's $15 on just lockers. It's also very time consuming to have to walk over and pay at the kiosk. Some kiosks are broke. When the park is so crowded those few extra minutes matter because many people are getting in line while you are trying to get a locker and can add a extra 20 to 30 mins to your wait time on the ride. A few select rides have bins you can put things in at the top where the ride is. I don't understand why ALL the rides do not have this option. Just seems like another way for the park to get your money. I recommend trying to take as less as possible and trying to fit anything you may need into a fanny pack. As fanny packs are allowed on most rides. On one ride I tried to put my phone in a bin and I was told I had to keep my phone in my pocket instead which I thought was odd. I thought they usually do not want phones on your person at all.-They of course price gouge all the food and drinks. Especially since they don't allow any outside food or drinks. Therefore, you almost have no choice, but to buy their crazy priced things. It was $100 to feed 5 of us chicken strips and fries and that was with 3 kids sharing 2 chicken strips meals and they each got 2 strips because they are big. We ended up having a lot of chicken that got thrown away because everyone was full. I would recommend to share a meal between every 2 ppl. Drinks were over $5 a piece. If you have the time to go out to your car and eat I would bring a cooler and do that instead and try to eat something large before arriving so you are full the better part of the day.Not many food options corn dogs,pizza and chicken strips or the diner. All food places were a 45min wait or more-I am not sure this would work, but I think as soon as you get there go to the back of the park and work your way to the front. That way you're in the back while everyone is up front and then you're heading to the front while everyone is doing rides in the back.-Saturday about 45 mins until close they shut down the tall swings and "Gatekeeper" for maintenance and said it wouldn't open back up the rest of the day. That was disappointing as there wasn't much else in that area we wanted to ride and we didn't have enough time to walk over to another part of the park to ride something else.Sunday we had about an hour before we had to leave (before close. Around 5pm).We got in line for Steel Vengeance which said a 75 min wait. We stood there about 10 mins before a voice came over the speaker that they were having "maintenance issues" and the wait time was going to take longer. We ended up wasting our last hour on the park just waiting in line for the train and walking back to the front.-lastly at closing time there needs to be people in the parking lot directing traffic and getting exit lines to move smoothly. We waited an hour at a stand still in the parking lot before we finally made it to the exit.

Went here for my daughter's birthday on opening day. I have to say, this is the best amusem*nt park around. She rode every ride with the fast pass. Although the weather was not the best, she had the best birthday.The top thrill ride 2 was amazing.However, Maverick seemed to be her favorite.I would definitely recommend this park to anyone that loves those thrilling coasters.

Wow, what an amazing amusem*nt park! The thrill rides were absolutely heart-pumping! I had an incredible time with my friends, and we couldn't get enough of the adrenaline rush. The park is vast, offering a full day's worth of exploration and excitement for visitors of all ages. I can't wait to go back for more! If you're a fan of thrilling adventures and fun activities, do yourself a favor and experience this park at least once - you won't regret it!

No new rides to speak of this year, and the Top Thrill Dragster has been decommissioned, however that thing has been mostly nonfunctional for years. Cedar Point still the best amusem*nt park around by quiet some distance. Ticket prices here are very reasonable to. If you're from Michigan you can get a whole family of 4 in for the price of 1 addition ticket to Disney :)Went on Saturday in late August, and lines are very reasonable, even Millennium Force was only 40 minutes. We got on every ride that we wanted to do with a few hours to spare. Also recommend the food pass. If you're going to eat at least twice it will pay for itself.

Always a great place for fun. Plenty of rides, shows, games, beach activities and food options. There is something for everyone here at this park. Been here hundreds of times since I was a kid and every single visit is uniquely different. The best park in the world, but I’m also incredibly biased.

This is a must go amusem*nt park in the Northeast area! We visit CP almost every year, we live 2 hours away, but it never disappoints us! Young and old have a ball at CP!

Great park. Very clean. Needed more shady areas or cool off zones. It's was super hot and we left the park early because we were so hot. Long waits at ride that said 15 min wait ended up being more like 45 min.

Another great weekend at Cedar Point. It was a bit rainy but most rides still stayed open, and the ones that did go down were only down for a minimal time. Wait times did get a bit high in the afternoon, but the app was handy to check wait times ahead of time. Love all the coasters. We stayed at the lighthouse point cabins and the view and accomodations are always great.

This is an amazing amusem*nt park. We came in 2022 and came back in 2023. It’s beautifully maintained and clean. The rides are great! Expect to wait 60-90 minutes for the thrill rides. Food is expensive and greasy so best bring a packed lunch. They have cute Squishmellows to buy which the kids love. This is a wonderful family holiday destination.

Great day at the amusem*nt park. Lines were moving, not too many people. Nice weather. A couple of rides were shutdown after we waited more than an hour in line. Aside from that, no complaints.

It's one of my favorite vacation destinations. Cedar Point has probably the best variety of rides and attractions to entertain just about anyone. It had been more than 10yrs since my last visit, and they had upgraded quite a bit. We loved the food pass option, which worked well with my 2 kids.10/10 We will be going back soon

Buy tickets in advance and take advantage of bundles!!! We got tickets for $40 that included unlimited drinks and free parking. I wish I would have added unlimited dining to at least two of the tickets because you can get food every 30 minutes. For the unlimited drinks you can get one every 15 minutes. We visited on a Tuesday in June and it wasn’t super crowded but the roller coaster waits were still about an hour. The food we got was expensive but hot. ($18 for 3 chicken tenders and fries) Variety of kids rides and adult rides. The staff we encountered were friendly. There are also a few shows to watch. Games and arcade cost extra. We drive from Columbus and were there 8 hours and didn’t walk the whole park. There’s definitely a lot to do for most ages.

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Columbus, OH 43219, USA

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Absolutely incredible and exquisite exhibits. Everything is laid out so well you can easily travel from one section to the next, with a smooth transition in-between.The cases are spaciously laid out as to not be overwhelming. This creates a good flowing atmosphere that keeps you moving and staring at the next item.There's a nice cafeteria that you can eat at, but hold on to your tickets. You'll need them to get back into the museum.The attendants are wonderful. The place is neat, tidy, and just fun. Definitely take your kids here, your wife, everyone will have something to look at here!

My family loved this walk through history. So much more than cars! We spent hours here and could have spent so much more. A must see if you ever make it to the Detroit area. Went on a Wednesday. It wasn’t overly crowded and we were able to enjoy it without feeling hampered by too many people.

This is a great place to visit! There is so much to do and see one day is certainly not enough.If you are in the area I would certainly recommend stopping by. If you want to see it all without any rush I would recommend at least 1.5 days (assuming you take one full day). Make sure to look into the membership if visiting more than one day!The museum is mostly wheelchair accessible and they also rent wheelchairs if needed.

The Henry Ford museum is definitely my favourite museum in Detroit. It displays a lot of history from the very beginning of motoring up to the present time. My favourite displays would be the United States presidents cars. Followed closely by the 1941 Allegheny Locomotive one of the largest steam powered Locomotives ever built. Very interesting to see also Henry Ford's kitchen bench engine, that's how it all started. There is so much to see in this museum not just cars. You can spend a whole day here enjoying yourself. I highly recommend a visit to this museum.

My visit to the museum was a great experience. The highlight for me was the impressive selection of cars, including those used by presidents. The exhibit showcased a diverse range of vehicles, adding a unique and fascinating dimension to the visit. The overall atmosphere and variety made it a memorable exploration into history culture.

I’ll definitely recommend to visit this museum in Detroit. It’s so huge and you can find here a lot of different things. History of United States. Progress of different directions such as railways, cars, planes, different manual productions. They also recommend factory tour and if you get museum and factory you’ll get discount. We didn’t have enough time and went through museum only. We got tickets in the spot and were not actually even planning to go there and it was Friday so I believe you can have tickets at the door any time. Enjoy and bring your kids there are a lot of interactive elements.

Hands down the most fascinating museum of all time and to think how priceless this exhibit is! You see everything from the light bulb is invented to the car JFK was assassinated to riding in the cars that put the world on wheels…..the Model T. You can watch glass blowing, pottery making, knitting and weaving, printing and more! There is so much effort and truly honoring exhibits to the American legacy as a country and the inventions made that have bettered the lives of many for more than a century! What an honor to come see all this in person! They even had a Tucker Torpedo! Such a rare vehicle! You can go in trains and the stations for kids were neat too! Kids could do some neat projects too! Hands down a MUST

This was perhaps the best place that I've visited in a long time!! It was like a kid let loose in a candy shop. The place is absolutely gorgeous. The history behind every piece in that museum is insane, the lady at the front greeting once we entered the actual part of the museum was really really good. She gave a brief on what to expect and where. This place will take a full day to tour if you want to look and read everything. Maybe two. I would definitely visit this place again. Definitely recommended for every single age.

Incredible the history of Ford! It's a huge museum with lots to see. We didn't see everything as I think it would take a few days.The old locomotives were a highlight for me, as well as the cars. The presidential cars was very cool to see.I'm not a huge fan of racing but I have to admit it was very interesting yo learn about racers as athletes and seeing some powerful racing cars over the years.Another highlight was the mathematics, airplanes, and furnishings. The doll houses were incredibly beautiful and detailed.The Walt Disney costumes were also very cool to see up close. If you love fabric and costumes, I highly recommend to see the exhibit. It is only for a short while though.The food was good, some variety of sandwiches, snack food and entree meal. The ladies who work there were wonderful, very funny, and very helpful. I really enjoyed the experience and hope to go back to see what I missed!

You can easily spend the whole day here if you’re into museums. There are two nice cafes inside so you can take a break if you want. The exhibits are well maintained, but the entry fee was expensive compared to other places similar to this museum.If you want a tour of the factory, you will need to go there on a working day.

Not a car museum, but there are cars. This is an American History museum primarily... more Smithsonian-like. I have to say it's one of the best museums I've ever visited. It really is amazing what our forefathers were able to accomplish to build America. Highly recommended. Kid friendly!

Visitor from the UK wowed by this magnificent mueseum. Great variety of exhibits, but one of my favourite sections was the history of cars of all type . There was food and drink available at a couple of locations within the museum. Staff were very helpful, and all I all a memorable day buy, I will have to come back one day to catch up on anything I may have missed . Enjoy..

This was our first Holiday Night's at the Ford. It was an amazing experience. I would highly recommend it for anyone, but dress appropriately. The fireworks are shot off near the baseball field. It was a great time.

I shared a couple pictures of my highlights of this trip. It's a pretty nice place to visit. They are lacking some restaurants or places to get some real food. I visited here about 50 years ago when I was a kid and we went to a nice Italian restaurant and had spaghetti dinner. That appears to be missing in the museum now. Their displays are awesome with a lot of history of our area and Past Times. I recommend it!

An awesome collection of vehicles, modern inventions and lifestyle examples of the past. More than vehicles, the place is rich with history and nostalgia.plan a bit of time to see it all and take in the village on another day as they both require leisurely exploration. Worthwhile visit, a must do in the Detroit area.

Exceeded my expectations!This place is broken up into so many subcategories and is so massive it just goes on and on and I really was blown away by it!If you want to see everything you need to plan on a couple days. There are tickets that you can buy that you can keep overnight and bring back the next day if that's necessary in your situation.I only went through the museum itself which would be 3 to 4 hours if you walk briskly. There's also the village area which would take an entire day as well. At the time of writing this the museum ticket was $35 per adult in the village area ticket was $41 per adult. The museum has an area with miniature doll houses, steam engines, agricultural equipment from long ago, etc.There was even mathematics exhibit and science center where you can get your geek on... There were a lot of kids in this area as well as the area that had dinosaurs.There are full size airplanes hanging.There were massive train engines and cars throughout the exhibit showing you how massive and big this building is!I did not see everything so I look forward to going back someday!

Kids had fun! We ran into a volunteer who was on break but very cheerful and conversational. It was cool to see the museum sections.... we were there for about 3 hours and only saw 2/3s of the exhibits (at kid speed). You could spend multiple days here. We got a tip to bring lunch, so didn't eat at any of the places there. Kids favorite things were the pit stop crew hands on activity, going inside the locomotive, and seeing the barnstormer planes. Adults found the JFK limo more significant than the littles.

So much to see in the museum. It will take you half a day to read through everything and walk through all the exhibit. Even a quick walk through needs about 3 hours.You learn so much on automotive, manufacturing, American history and culture, aerospace and Glass !Love all the massive locomotive engines and massive power generator. They are just massive and beautiful. Train museum is usually outside but it was nice that Henry Ford manage to put these massive engines indoorIt is a must go stop if you are in town

An excellent museum with interesting exhibits for everyone. Far from "just a car museum," it has exhibits focused on aviation, the industrial revolution, the civil rights movement, trains, and lots more.My only regret is that we only scheduled one day to visit the museum and the Greenfield Village, whereas two days would have been the minimum in retrospect.

Beautiful time had by all. Incredible collection allowing a walk through history. The staff had interesting information and stories to share about the period and life of those during that time. We have a membership. I would suggest a day for Henry Ford Museum and a day for Greenfield Village if you're not from this area. After that, you can choose if you need additional visits.

This is certainly the go-to museum in Detroit. It showcases American innovations and progress over the century, not just car-focused. You could spend at least 2 hours in the museum alone. There’s a rotating exhibit space that brings new things in to keep it fresh for returning visitors.There’s plenty to see and do, with sections on agriculture, furniture and housing, car racing, automobile production, aviation, locomotives, and more.The village portion of the grounds can add about 5 hours to your visit so come prepared!

☆○°•The place was very amazing, I was walking in, not expecting much of it, but as I entered, I saw a lot of Presidents cars and the thought of them actually being in there was very cool! There was also a really cute miniature car set displayed, and a place where you could play a car simulator! It was a very pleasant experience :> Next time I visit MI, I will visit the factory too!○☆•°

Spectacular! You need a full day to enjoy and bring your jacket after Oct 31st!! The train usually closes at the end of October, but the Model T drive around the village is worth the money. They also have a bus, that's a great way to hear about the village. They have a horse-drawn carriage as well!!The factory tour is fantastic, with limited photography options, but it is well worth it.The museum is vast, and if you live here, that year pass is the way to go! Visitors take advantage of the different passes according to ride availability. You almost can't get through the museum and village unless you plan for the whole day!! A must-see for sure!

You could literally spend days here. It’s so unique and one of a kind. I came here every weekend as a kid in the 80s and it’s fascinating to see what is still here and what has changed.Even if you could care less about cars or trains or planes this place positions them in a way that integrates them into the progression of life in America and the impact that cars (good and bad) and the social and historical context surrounding that impact.I took my teenagers and thought they would be begging to leave but I had to drag them out at closing time.Just go.

This was the first time my 4 year old son was at the Ford Museum. He loves anything trains and they have the biggest ones in the world. Not my words but my sons. We also went because there was a Paw Patrol exhibit that he is very into at the moment. He had a great time exploring the activities within the area. I would say he enjoyed the time, but some of the stuff he was too young to know why it was there or the history about it.

Went to The Henry Ford Museum with my girlfriend recently. This museum is awesome! We walked through the displays for hours and enjoyed traveling back in time to see history in person. It was a fascinating visit and the exhibits are user friendly and interactive in many cases. We want to come back again and also visit Greenfield Village when it opens up in the spring! Many thanks to everyone working at The Henry Ford Museum!

The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation offers a captivating journey through America's rich history of creativity and invention. The exhibits, ranging from the iconic Rosa Parks bus to the awe-inspiring Wright Brothers' plane, are both educational and inspiring. The museum's interactive displays engage visitors of all ages, making history come alive. The vast collection, coupled with thoughtful curation, showcases the spirit of innovation that shaped the nation. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, enhancing the experience with their insights. Overall, it's a must-visit destination that brilliantly celebrates American ingenuity and progress.💖💕🛻🚙🚐🚗

We were in town for the Bumper-to-Bumper Auto Parts Technician of the Year Competition. As part of our appreciation itinerary was a day trip to the Henry Ford Museum. My wife & I were so amazed at the amount of history knowledge of the museum we decided to book a motel & stay after the competition, we had our kids drive up ( 17 & 12-year-old boys with a 17-year-old girlfriend) and spent another entire day here with them this time! You could honestly spend 2-3 days here to truly see & do all the activities they have! Especially if you go outside the museum and go into the makeshift city that includes Henry Ford's real childhood house, the Wright Brothers' house & bicycle shop (the shop is where they invented & constructed the airplane), with lots & lots more to do in the city! DEFINITELY BE SURE TO STOP AND GET SOME DELICIOUS CUSTARD! The little shop to get CUSTARD is right after the Wright Brothers' house!

Did not expect an all round museum here! I thought it was a Ford cars showcase but here is a full innovative museum containing not just fancy cars but the history and evolution of automobile! The presidential cars is surely a highlight here, but there are more to explore! Price is 30 dollars per adult and 9 for parking. Be aware the google navigation is not the most accurate location for the ticket office and entrance. Go straight to the clock tower!

A must visit. Plan for half a day. It could easily take a day to get through if you are into innovation. They have a cafeteria near the entrance and an old diner set up in the middle of the museum that we ate at. The serve mainly a light lunch, sandwiches on bread with chips or coleslaw. They have pie and milkshakes. There is seating outside the dinner but we ate inside for the aesthetics. You'll see trains, cars, planes, woodwork, industrial machinery, generational items and so much more.

Had a great time at the museum and outside area. The staff was really friendly. Will have to go back as we didn't get to see everything. You really need a full two days to experience everything. Great place for kids and adults.

What a great museum. This is my second visit. I was able to bring my wife this trip (she’s a huge history buff). This museum has something for everyone. I’m a pilot and I collect cars so I’m obviously attracted to the car and airplane collection! Only downside was the village being closed. Guess we need to make another trip!

Great experience! It's a Ford museum, but not just about Ford. Cool display of historic cars including some rare ones. So many things to see and time just flies by when in there. Would highly recommend!

Definitely worth the visit! Make sure you give yourself several hours to walk around and really see it all or better yet take two days. I do have one complaint though. The lady at the counter who took our money for the museum never asked us if were parked, we were just automatically charged $9 for parking. Do they not ever think that people might get dropped off then picked back up? Why would you charge for parking then?

What a wonderful museum! I was especially impressed with the exhibits created to engage children ages 9 -13. Our grandkids quickly learned how to operate the electronic kiosks. They also discovered that metal stairways led to great things. We took the tour to the Rouge Factory, where they assemble the F-150 trucks. That was an exceptional tour! I highly recommend it.

Love the museum, have been a member for years! I particularly love the new racing exhibit with the racing simulators! Today we were there looking at it as a possible wedding venue, and I have to say the staff is absolutely top notch. Easy to work with, prompt with excellent follow up! The materials on there own were a little confusing but when they laid them out it was very easy to understand/ budget. Lovett hall was absolutely breathtaking, and is currently at the top of our list!

Definitely a great place to spend the day and appreciate all the ingenuity and leadership inventing and building such renown vehicles etc. I mean just some of the machining techniques and precision applications are impressive to say the least. You can literally spend all day here, they do have food and restaurants , which is a great thing.

So much to do, so much to see. I spent about 3 hours here and still could go for many more.It's not just about Ford history itself but about the broader history of the world.A great variety of cars on display and other exhibits are worth the time and money to spend on it.I also took a short 30 minute free tour and it was great.

This was a really awesome place to spend the day with the family. We loved looking around at all the cars, planes, and machinery this place has on display. So much to see and do while being here; especially when you get to the race cars. We all had so much fun; kids and adults alike.I recommend buying your tickets online in advance. It was quite easy to do and saved us time once we arrived at the museum.We will need to come back to see the rest of the things we didn't get to spend as much time with.

Really good time. Had 4 hours to kill before a flight and spent it wandering here. In the four hours I was there I probably saw half or less of what the museum offers. I could easily spend two days here. The staff was fantastic and the kids loved it.

Stopped by just to kill some time while in the Detroit area and was blown away. This is a world class museum that does an exceptional job of displaying and interpreting the history of the Industrial Revolution and how it has affected the human experience. You will spend hours here!

The wife and I had an great time during our time in the museum. A very massive museum. It would take someone at least three days if you stopped to read every placqured that would be there on every piece of equipment. Really enjoyed the history era about everyday life and the items that was used from the 1900' to 2020. The era took me back to my days of being a kid and re-visiting that era of 1980. Again its a very informative museum.

This is the coolest museum I have ever been to. When you think Henry Ford you think it's just going to be an automobile museum but it's literally everything from the first brick maker to airplanes. I suggest taking the factory tour as well .. it's like a Disney Land ride meets manufacturing

What a very informative museum!! We all love it so much. There is lots of exhibitions inside the museum and suitable for all ages of visitors to come. So many historical vehicles demonstrated to take famous presidents of America with security facilities. Will come again.

Very disappointed they make you pay to park here. The ticket prices are high enough as it is.That is my only complaint. Other than that, this place is phenomenal. Spiritual almost when you interact with some of the artifacts and displays. Getting to sit in the bus Rosa Parks made history on was unforgettable.The ticket price is high and worth it. The parking is a scam.

February 2024 - came here with family and friends. We had a good time with the paw patrol exhibit. A lot to see here and listen to. They have some new things since we have last visited. Race car game and they updated that area with some other things to do. Kids loved the automobile section. They added a plume market and a restaurant inside. You can buy wine from what I heard from two mom's. They have a nice gift shop and a lot of neat things to see.

Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village are my wife's and my favorite spots to visit on the weekends. We have a membership, and we absolutely love the Village. The historical value of the collections at the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village are absolutely priceless. The Village is stunning, and the grounds are so well manicured that they make my landscaping at home look like the city dump. The buildings are original historical figure homes that have been moved onto the property, and most of the buildings have original equipment and supplies from before the buildings have been moved onto the property. So cool!!!

Very cool museum and much more than just cars and information about Henry. Ford. Definitely plan to spend several hours and if you're going to do any of the additional tours plan for a good half day or more. There is a lot to see and do and really a fun family outing. Only complaint is that it's honestly pretty pricey at $40 per adult for just going to the museum and nothing extra.

This place is truly such a wonderful place. As someone who has been a Michigander all my life, I didn’t visit until about a year and a half ago and oh my! It’s just wonderful. They have SO much to see. Definitely possible to walk through MOST of it in one day, but to really enjoy it all, I feel as though a couple days might give you a better chance to take it all in. It was well-organized, clean, and intentionally curated. They had something for truly anyone interested in the car-scene. There were also several full sized train cars inside the museum, we were able to walk into a few of them. They also had a very large LEGO exhibit when we visited around Christmas. It was so much fun seeing all the history, beautifully maintained. Will most certainly be back.

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Such a great atmosphere for a concert. The staff were friendly, the ticket prices were fantastic, and there was plenty of parking.

Our first dinner and a show here and we loved it! We always enjoy staying at the hotel but having a show next door was awesome! I look forward going back!

Went to see the Rush Tribute Project. The theater was great. The music was awesome. My only gripe was that now they serve alcohol. The drunks were obnoxious and constantly getting up and bothering us non-drinkers. I took my 15 year old son to the concert, and he said if they serve alcohol at the next concert, he's not going, nor will I.

Saw Clint Black here on June 30. Loved this venue! Loved looking at the country music decor, and the seats are so comfortable! I'd definitely come back for another show sometime!

Best buffet ever. It always tastes great. They have a salad bar with fresh made bread. A desert bar with numerous selections. The main course always has the best chicken. Along with mashed potatoes, veggies, sides, and several other meats. Up stairs, you need to go to their bakery and load up on tasty treats.

This is a great place small venue no matter where you're at in the auditorium you can see the stage. The audio was nice and clear it wasn't blasting on like other places I've been to.

A top notch concert venue. Attentive help and workers. Personalized unique decor spacious area to explore and get souvenirs or snacks before the show. Great lighting sound and intimate location

We visited the all-you-can eat buffet in the same building as the shows, but did not see a show. The buffet was good - but not great. Some of the advertised offerings (in our case turkey and dressing) we're missing.I certainly understand why, however, given that we were early to dine, there wasn't the usual crowd, and, even in Amish country, it's hard to find help in a pandemic.The wait staff, as always, were very kind, attentive, and gracious.

First time experience and I thought it was great! Great seating with cup holders.

The show I went to see gets five stars. What I’m upset about is that women are NOT allowed to bring in a purse, nothing bigger than 4 x 6. Really? I need to carry certain items with me at all times, like heart meds and inhaler. They need to review this nonsensical policy.

Great time, very intimate setting! Get ready to be up close & personal with great performers!

My first time at this venue and during my visit, I saw two different shows. Very convenient to where I camped.The venue is fairly small, 1500 I read, and all seats are quite good. They do have a bag policy so check that info before going. But because it's small, it's a short walk if you do need to get to your car to leave things. Lots of guitars and hats from previous performers, a concession, too. For the 2 shows I saw, guests were alowed to bring food or drinks inside, which I thought was very nice. That way you don't miss any of the show or have a line during intermission.

Very nice venue for a concert. Good sound, screens to see the perfomer, pleasant staff. What brings the rating down is their new policy restricting even small purses. It is very inconvenient. I saw older people walking with canes back to their cars who were carrying nothing bigger than a wallet! Did something happen there??? Also, the dinner package includes dinner at the restaurant that is about a mile away. They bigger problem than the fact that dining is in a different location is the fact that they do not prioritize dinner/theater guests. So, for a 7:30 show they recommend that you get there between 11a and 5p. If you get there around 5, you will definitely have a wait.All and all......we would go here again, but it is not convenient, especially in bad weather.

Saw Marie Osmond here. Wow the stage is the perfect size & there's plenty of seating for hundreds of not a thousand.

Great show, really nice friendly staff. Could use a little traffic control to get out of parking lot after shows

Loved the artist we saw. The sound was great. Venue was clean. Adequate parking. Seats are roomy with good leg room. Here's my complaint... I set an alarm to make sure I was in front of my computer to buy good seats for this concert. I paid for the good seats. And yet, security did nothing about the people who crammed themselves up by the stage and in the aisles. So instead of 2nd row, I had more like 6th row. See photo for context. Next time, I'll buy the cheapest seats and just cram myself in front of the first row if this is the behavior they allow. Would also like to add, handicapped patrons couldn't see anything over the people standing at the front.

Ate at the buffet lunch and then saw The Christmas Candy Caper, a play.The food was delicious with many choices including a salad bar with soup, a warm dish area with nain dishes and a dessert area and ice cream machine.The play lasted 90 minutes and was very interesting. It was set in an Amish candy store owned by Sadie. She loves to play practical jokes and like the boy who cried wolf, it came back to haunt her.

We saw Jordan Davis 2/29/24. Loved the foyer with the guitars and other items from other artists. The seating was very intimate. We enjoyed every minute!

Great venue! Super cool musical artifacts all the way around!

Nice cozy relatively small theater in the upstairs of the blue gate restaurant that hosts musicians, comedy acts, and great plays and musicals, all very professionally produced. No bad sight lines, and the sound system is great. Reasonable process for what you get! Park across the street and cone in the restaurant entrance.

What a GREAT music venue! 1500 seats, and not a bad one in the place. The sound system was finely tweaked, and was not muddy or overly loud. There was a full house to see Brothers of the Heart, and everyone enjoyed the full 2-hour show. The quartet stayed around and greeted everyone who wanted a picture or autograph- a big plus that larger venues usually don't accommodate. There's lots of paved parking and hotel rooms nearby, so we walked from our hotel to the concert. We highly recommend enjoying a show here!

Always love going to this theater. Jeremy Camp is my favorite Christian singer & concert was great

This was an excellent place to see entertainment. Not a bad seat in the house. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Wonderful place in the heart of Amish country. Plenty of hotel, restaurants and local store to choose from. There is a dedicated parking lot onsite. They also have a typical concessions stand for food and drink.

For starters, there's not a bad seat in the house. The entertainment variety that is booked is wonderful. I was surprised they have regulations on the purse/bag size you can bring to the venue. This is not a stadium. But us ladies did adjust. I plan on attending more often. Ticket prices are reasonable. The staff was very friendly.

The Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, not to be confused with the small Blue Gate Theater uptown, is a Fantastic place!By far, the Best sound system in the Midwest…. And the lighting is just unbelievable. This venue rivals many Las Vegas theaters.And the thing that puts them way above all the other theaters is their huge 50’ LED wall.Walking through the lobby and seeing all the signed photos of the thousands of stars that have played there is unreal. And on top of all that, is they have a Bar!Absolutely a spectacular place to see a concert.

We cannot get enough of this place. A gem in such a small, beautiful and peaceful community. Fabulous shows playing 3-4 days every week of well known groups. We've been driving 2 1/2 hrs one way almost every month for shows we want see. There are so many we want to see we can't do them all but what a great theatre to go to as there are NO bad seats at all. We just got back from seeing Gene Watson and Eagles tribute in which both were phenomenal!!! Ricky Scaggs show so good we want see him again!Blue Gate restaurant is where we eat and cannot get enough of it. It's the only place we want to eat at while visiting!!! A must go to place!

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Honestly always a beautiful place to go for a walk. Excellent area for kids to experience and learn. Little gift shop has some beautiful items. Honestly I could never understand how someone may not like this place. Whether you go by yourself to take pictures or just to clear your mind. Or you're going with a significant other for your entire family and kids. Definitely worth the experience and the money spent. Some may think ticket prices a little high however we fully understand that the ticket price doesn't just pay wages and basic upkeep that it also pays towards donations and contributions to keep this place up and running and growing. You're ever in the area I highly recommend you check this place out.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is an enchanting destination that offers a perfect harmony of indoor and outdoor beauty. The indoor aspect features a breathtaking butterfly conservatory that is simply stunning. The vibrant colors and delicate fluttering of the butterflies create a captivating experience. On the outdoor front, the park offers scenic views that are equally impressive. From well-manicured gardens to picturesque landscapes, the outdoor aspect of the park is a visual treat. Whether you're exploring the butterfly conservatory or enjoying the serene outdoor scenery, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is a place of unmatched beauty and tranquility.

You can easily spend all day here. There are so many different things to see and experience. There is a wetland area that you can just watch the blue herons, turtles, frogs and other wildlife enjoy. There are sculptures and art galore. Beautiful landscape and flowers everywhere. Such a peaceful serene atmosphere all over that makes it wonderful it just walk through. There is also a kids area that is interactive with splash pad and more.

FM Gardens and Sculpture Park is one of the gems of Michigan (the whole country, really!) I’ve been a member over the years, and they keep making a great place even better. I go there often, to walk amongst the beautiful grounds, and to see the art - they have over 200 sculptures by world-class artists! If you have kids (I took mine when they were little and now bring my granddaughter) there is a special children’s garden full of interactive things to do, as well as an awesome indoor play area. The whole place is a wonderland for children, full of plants and wildlife, including swans and geese and ducks and turtles and frogs in the wetlands boardwalk area. And there is a great cafe, wonderful gift shop, picnic area where you can bring your own food, and plenty of spotlessly clean restrooms :) They also offer many special events, including parties and concerts, and things like the butterflies in the spring and holiday trees from around the world in late fall. If you haven’t been, I recommend it as one of the top things to do in Grand Rapids!

Beautiful gardens with walking paths for all abilities. There are wonderful sculptures and you could spend several hours here admiring the sculptures alone. The gardens are also beautiful, with ponds, waterfalls, walking paths, and benches to enjoy. The indoor greenhouses have so many beautiful plants like cactus, palm, tropical plants and others. This is an amazing oasis to connect with many beautiful plants and natural areas.

Such a neat place. Loved the indoor plant displays. We were there while they were doing their butterfly exhibit, which was awesome. (Butterflies are my favorite!) We also did the nature walk, visited the Japanese Garden, and walked around the sculpture park. Highly recommend!

This was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. There is way more to see than the eye let's on. The ticket price of $18 is well worth the amount of park to cover. There is also a great indoor area to explore as well. The park sections are well taken care of and it was a true delight to walk the trails and see wildlife in its natural form. We probably spent more time looking at the frogs, tadpoles, and chipmunks than anything else. There is staff readily available anywhere in the park. The Japanese Gardens is definitely a highlight and a must see.However, there is not nearly enough shaded areas to take refuge in during hot summer days in some of the outdoor sections. With little cloud cover the particular Sunday I went, it was too much to continue on and finish the park.The park recommends giving yourself at least 2 hours, but honestly, you should plan for 3 or 4 if you like to stop and observe. It's a great way to spend a large portion of your day.

Beautiful gardens and museum! Highly recommended! I haven’t been here in 10 years and I was pleasantly surprised with all the recent renovations! This place is top notch! My adult children, my toddler grandchild and I all loved it/Perfect for all ages! I can’t wait to go back!

It was a bit hot but the trolly ride was very worth the extra $6 each. Then we strolled around the absolutely beautiful and relaxing Japanese Gardens. There are a lot of benches throughout the park. Definitely plan to go back and check out more of it.

What a fun way to spend the afternoon! There's lots to see.. so many pretty plants & trees along the many pathways. They have a neat children's play area. Make sure to bring drinking water!! It's a long walk, but we seen everything within 2 hours.. if you're wanting to move slower and take your time you could easily spend all day here tho. The greenhouse was really neat, lots of tropical plants & trees.. the cactus room is amazing also! As for the art.. well it's was ok. I'm not big into art so most of it didn't impress me. A few that were neat tho was the giant horse, arch, and electricity one(pictured)

A rather wonderful space for the community, and travelers alike. The grounds are expansive with meandering trails both shaded and open. The gardens, landscape and hot house vignettes are enjoyable, but lack emphasis on botanical diversity and content. Dominant use of hybrids and ordinary nursery stock used creatively to provide aesthetic balance.There are a lot of sculptures, large and small. The diversity of styles is impressive and each provide a plaque to note artist and title while leaving the interpretation to the viewer. The amphitheatre is beautiful and offers a unique space to partake in cultural performances. It is the very reason I had the pleasure of visiting this venue, being on tour with a music concert.Absolutely all the staff and volunteers, from every department and level of position are friendly, helpful and accommodating. There is tram service that tours the grounds for those that want or need a way to see everything. An on-site cafe offers uncomplicated yet fresh food for a variety of dietary needs and tastes, with options for indoor and outdoor seating. If you're visiting with children you will not be alone, there are a variety of spaces geared to offer safe and entertaining areas for the young ones. Generally speaking the venue is large enough that those desiring more peaceful contemplation of their surroundings will not feel neglected.

When I lived in the area we visited frequently and had annual passes. We enjoyed the butterflies in the spring and the train ride at Christmas. In between we never tired of the standing exhibits or special exhibits. Back in the day we could see The Thinker. Today you can see Eve and of course, The American Horse which is an epic sculpture.You'll find the Children's Garden to be charming at any age. You'll be entranced by the Japanese Garden. Other areas you don't want to miss are Michigan's Farm Garden and Sculpture Park. There are also exhibits indoors.If you want to see everything, allow 4-5 hours. It's best though to become a member and return regularly. Plan a trip with a book or a camera and sit in the many well positioned areas to enjoy beauty and tranquility.Also, check frequently for special events including outdoor concerts in the spectacular amphitheater.Below please enjoy some photos below. It's not a complete tour so you'll want to go yourself.Pricing hasn't changed in years so it's still very reasonable.Almost everything is completely accessible except for a few small trails. There is a mobility center with some wheelchairs and scooters (first cone first serve). There is a tram that is narrated if you prefer not to walk.There are some designated picnic areas and some eating options though I didn't see these personally.Parking is plentiful.No smoking.The signage maps are plentiful and strategically placed. The guest guide provided with your ticket is very helpful .Adult ticket is $20; seniors $15.

It's one of the nicest Bottanical gardens we've been to. The sculptures spread out around the grounds, and interiors add a lot to the experience and are well curated and of very high quality and artistic value as well as being representative of many eras and styles.It was hotter than expected, so we stayed to the paths with some shade. From the sounds of laughter and giggles the kids were having fun at the water feature in the children's garden. We'll definitely be back again.

Best $20 I’ve spent in a long time! It’s so beautiful and it truly makes you feel like you’ve been transported somewhere else. The art history nerd in me loves all of the sculptures, and the rotating gallery exhibits were phenomenal. I have been a few times now, but I always find something new and beautiful

It was really cool to see international sculptures in grand rapids. I've personally never been to a sculpture garden but it's cool to listen to everyone's interpretation of what they think the sculpture represents if the artist won't tell you. Sometimes the artists actually visit the gardens which is really cool to hear what they have to say about their own work. The Japanese garden was may favorite, probably because of my affinity for Japanese culture and art. They have a tea house in which they actually do tea ceremonies there every once in a while, but you have to reserve a spot for yourself if you want to experience that. There are plenty of different types of flora and lots of ponds and waterfalls. A very nice place to forget all of your issues and just relax. When I went it was like 90° F so I was focusing more on not being dehydrated but I did take some time to sit on a bench in the shade and just reflect. The art is very abstract if you're into that. Plus the visitor center is air-conditioned so it feels nice to go in after being in the hot sun.

This garden is absolutely stunning and worth every penny. The entire garden is perfectly kept and you could easily spend your entire day here. Not only is it nice to look at and explore it's a great place for photos. The garden is kid friendly and has tons of activities to keep busy. There's easy access to many bathrooms spread about the garden and lots of drinking fountains and places to recycle or throw items away. There's places to eat snacks from home or eating from their personal Cafe. Overall i enjoyed every second of being here and would highly recommend going.

WOW!!😯😍 Such an amazingly beautiful and awesome place!! We spent 4hours walking through most of the inside and we ate lunch there too. It was raining outside, and this was a perfect place to go on a rainy day. BUT we have to go back to walk through all of the outside. I did walk outside to see a couple fountains real quick, but there is SO much more that I want to see. They have very detailed and handy maps that you can get from staff. You can take a tram tour through most of the outside gardens. This place is just unbelievable, and sooo worth the price. If I lived near by, I'd get a membership forsure. The cafe is amazing too, and has so many neat options to choose from.

magnificent botanical and sculpture garden. includes conservatory and greenhouses off the lobby area. Lovely Cafe with several food choices. Including vegan choices. Chuily glass displays: ceiling of the Cafe and the chandelier outside the Cafe entrance. Outdoor concerts in the summer. Check the website for the dates, times, musician details. Enjoy this beautiful botanical gardens in Grand Rapids. Only 2 hours and 15 minutes from Valparaiso. Easy drive. 94 to 196. then get off on exit 38 in Grand Rapids Michigan. you have arrived at your destination.

An amazing and beautiful place to visit in West Michigan. Highly recommend doing the 45 minute tram tour to view many of the sculptures on the grounds with narration. We spent over an hour in the Japanese Garden and it is the most amazing spot in the park. The children's garden area is fun and has a really cool tree fort. You need all day to even try and see everything. We spent 3 hours there and did the tram, Japanese Garden and Children's Garden.

The sculpture park is a highlight of this establishment, featuring an impressive collection of outdoor sculptures from renowned artists. As you stroll through the gardens, you’ll encounter striking sculptures set against lush landscapes, creating a harmonious interplay between art and nature. The pieces range from classical to contemporary, ensuring there’s something for everyone to appreciate.The botanical gardens within the park are equally captivating. They showcase an array of plants, including tropical, arid, and seasonal displays, making it a year-round destination. The conservatory is a real gem, housing a diverse collection of exotic plants and seasonal flower displays. It’s an ideal place to escape the cold Michigan winters.The children’s Garden is a fantastic space filled with interactive exhibits and activities, making it both fun and educational for kids. Educational programs and events are often hosted here, making it a valuable resource for learning about horticulture and art.

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I couldn't even begin to say enough wonderful things about these gardens! And the sculptures too! My parents brought me here years ago when it was a lot closer to its original opening and it certainly has grown and FLOURISHED! The pictures speak for themselves as to the beauty of the entire place. But the workers are just as beautiful. Everyone was so kind, helpful, friendly, and happy! A truly pleasant and peaceful place to be! Thank you so much, Frederik Meijer Gardens, for an amazing day and memories that will last forever!

Had a really great time! My in-laws have the grandparents membership and it's totally worth it, this place is extremely family friendly. The indoor gardens are stunning and the kids loved watching the mini train go by! There's a kids playroom on another level as well if you need a break from all the noise. We mainly went for the Christmas around the world exhibit, which is so beautiful I just wish they had the space to do every county. Staff was also wonderful!!

Went here with our family of 7 and some friends. We had a large group and on this day April 21st around 2:30pm, it was very busy… we had to stand in line for approximately 25 minutes to get tickets. And then going through the exhibits were single file line and took about 30-45 minutes to make it through each “area”. The butterfly exhibit took longer of course and was not single file, it was still elbow to elbow and not easy to walk around freely. I would go back though, the butterflies are so majestic and beautiful to watch. My wife took our kiddos here on another occasion and she said it was not that busy at all. The outdoor play area is terrific way to spend an evening to let you kiddos play and explore!

My visit to the state-of-the-art Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park was decidedly ravishing!! In addition to the congenial and accomodating staff, I felt particularly grateful for the very expansive and tranquil Japanese Garden (including the space dedicated to "Faith Reflection"), the English Perennial Garden, the cafe, and the gift shop! Everything is meticulously curated and maintained! It reminds me of Heaven on Earth!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/5 Stars

The only negative i could say about here is that they don’t have a squished penny machine! 😢 My girlfriend and i absolutely lovee this place let me tell you what, i have been going here since i was real little and am fortunate enough to live close by. I have the membership and i am constantly surprised and amazed that every time we go, there is something new and different to see. The property is big and they have a lot to offer and see, i would highly recommend going if you can!

Loved the butterfly exhibit! Very nice place to get out and walk. Sculpture gardens and beautiful Japanese gardens. They also have a restaurant that serves great sandwiches (turkey and curry chicken salad were wonderful). You can also pack a lunch and eat outside if you want. Was not crowded when we went and spent just over three hours. Will definitely come back next time we are in town.

Gorgeous facility! We took the tram ride, which cost $6 each, to view the sculpture garden as we were limited on time. The guide was knowledgeable about the sculptures and the artists, adding details to our visit. We then walked the Japanese Garden. Absolutely stunning! A tranquil setting that was very peaceful. Unfortunately the Corpse flower was done blooming but still on display, so we could see the size of the plant and hear the details of its bloom cycle. Overall, a very enjoyable morning!

A must visit place in summers. Kids love the open are and lots of things and activities to choose from. Children’s garden nd insects exhibited in the gallery were awesome.Will try to go again to cover the areas which we missed today.

Such a beautiful place to visit! We went there mostly for the butterfly exhibit but also to explore the park. I enjoyed every moment here. $20 dollars for a ticket and they do discount for $2 each up to 4 people if you’re a EBT card holder. Totally recommend.

Enjoyed the inside displays and lunch in the cafeteria. Prices are overly high, but the food is good. Then, we visited the borders to see the flowers and the children's area to see the Great Lakes display, the cabin, and the swinging bridge. Well maintained, clean, and beautifully planned. Sculptures are delightful and thoughtfully displayed. The senior admission at $15 is a bargain.

It was absolutely beautiful! But I'd definitely recommend looking at a map and buying tickets ahead of time. It can be pretty confusing once you're there. All the staff are very helpful though, and of course the gardens are gorgeous.

I no longer live in Michigan and visiting GR it was fun to take our kids to see the gardens and the butterflies. Such an incredible experience to see all the plants and the butterfly experience was incredible. I would definitely recommend visiting and experiencing the butterflies.

It was such a beautiful place! It's being taken care of by professionals! We did the tram ride, and it was so much fun. The guide was amazing, and he would crack a joke and make all of us laugh. He was very informed about the sculptures and the land.

We had so much fun at the garden during our visit. We were there for around 4 hours and it was so relaxing. The butterfly conservatory was incredibly beautiful, and there were so many amazing plants to look at.The gardens are well designed with plenty of trails with easy access to most areas. I love that there are plenty of things to look at in between areas.Would highly recommend this location to anyone cisiting grand rapids!

Wow…what a great experience! Visited in early May (Tulips Festival too). The grounds were immaculate and beautiful. Volunteer staff were so helpful and informative. We saw a couple visiting art exhibits that were amazing. The tram ride around the sculpture gardens was really good. Informative and relaxing.

We made a return trip to see the butterfly exhibit today. It was wonderful! We also took a tram tour of the sculpture park. The tour was narrated by Bruce. He was such a knowledgeable tour guide and made it such an enjoyable experience. Thanks again Bruce. You made our day!

My daughter and I enjoyed the butterfly exhibit!! The staff is always so friendly and helpful The quails are so cute along with the canaries. Will definitely be going back. The sculptures are very interesting. The handicap parking area is plentyful. The wheelchairs are readily available. I can't wait until the plants outside start blooming. Beautiful outdoor areas

Such an amazing and beautiful place. So much to see and do! Lots of walking but worth it to see all the beauty this place has to offer. Can't wait to go back to explore all the things we didn't get to see this time around.

I visited on the Fourth of July since it was one of few places open and we had to wait to check into our hotel and it was a really cool experience! The info desk was super helpful in telling us the main places to see if we only had a few hours. The sculptures are very interesting and the gardens are beautiful, but their insect exhibit was what blew us away and we almost missed it! It’s inside the welcome building behind the restroom area so definitely make sure to check out the exhibits that are there!

I went in early April for the butterfly exhibit and was absolutely blown away. It was my first time coming here, but will absolutely not be the last. The butterflies are very chill about you getting close for pictures (but NO TOUCHING). I've heard there can be a long wait in the ticket line ($20/adult), but we made the mistake of showing up an hr before close so there wasn't a wait 🙃

It was really cool, everyone loved all the butterflies and sculptures. I even found some plants and shrubs that I think I need at home now. I think my favorite part was the Japanese gardens. Would definitely check it out again. And just up the street is bros doughs, check it out for an excellent sweet treat

Quite a nice place to go and visit. Always changing exhibits and nice gardens. Personally just not a huge fan of most of the art and sculptures in general, but there is certainly something for everyone. I definitely loved the Japanese gardens and Lena’s pond. Worth the trip with some friends or family for sure

I’m still taking in our experience here over the weekend. We were in Grand Rapids for a concert and since we were 8 minutes away, we knew we had to stop, especially with the corpse flower being on display. The Japanese Garden is immaculate, but know that it’s not for those with low mobility. The sculpture garden was something beyond my expectations, being an art educator myself, I am so thrilled that there’s something so beautiful that exists in my state. This is about a 2.5 hour drive from my home, but I would easily make this drive again. It is so beautiful, and we are so lucky to have it!

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I give you one star. Your gift giving is cheap. You don't have enough winners. The food in the steak room isn't good nor the decor. It use to be a fun place but it's not anymore. Time for a change.

First visit. Big casino and Nicely laid out is specific gaming areas. Table poker over there, craps over here, etc. It does permit smoking and you'll know at the front entrance. 1 point off for that

Fun place to get out the house play slots win jack pot. Nice atmosphere all but the smoke not a smoker i like fresh air. Smoke not good for lung cancer. Fresh air good if they had smoker room for the crack heads.

Although I don't gamble, I enjoy attending various shows. The sound system is amazing, and seats are comfortable with good views of the stage. I also like the wonderful restaurants from the Cafe, steakhouse and delicious deserts. Staff are always welcoming, attentive, and very pleasant to interact with.

I loved it there yesterday,it was fun. The machines are my money 💰 thou,😁😁😁😝. I had a glass of margarita and left. But I would recommend a smoke free partition cus everyone don't smoke but want to partake in other casino activities.

Other than dry cleaning my pockets, I had fun here. Would have been nice if the slot machines weren't incredibly tight like a duck's butt in water lol. Clean well laid out and very organized. Unfortunately the buffet closed awhile back, but there are a few options on the main level. Too much room dedicated to the sports book lounge that could have had slot machines in them. This limited some gaming options.

Since I didn't win any $ on the slots, it was just ok. The staff was helpful and friendly and the parking was well lit and abundant. My bf went thru $290 and I went thru $80 in about an hour.

Friendly staff, Drinks come pretty quick when you push the button at a machine. Dealers are nice and helpful if you've never played a game before. There is a large verity of machines. They also have a buffet with a really good selection of different kinds of food. I look forward to coming back and playing there again. Just next time let me win some money and not break even.

We were here for a concert and security had no idea what they were doing, three separate lines to tell you to go to a different line. Most attendees missed the opening band (Lorna Shore). Drinks are reasonable, but the slots are garbage. Go to the Hard Rock instead if you're in the area

Went to the Jeff Dunham Show and the Theater was AMAZING! Casino was awesome and loved the smoking section. Gaming and smoking a cigarette is a great experience. Lines for the food was a bit rough though seemed like they need a little help with organization. Overall neat and good experience

There really isn’t a reason to play here. Drink prices are much more than other casinos in the metro. Most food options are not open and Caesar’s properties will soon sell this location so your points will not carry over.

Horseshoe is my favorite casino! I’m not much of a gambler, but once in a while I like to come here. The drinks from the bar are wonderful! My favorite is the margarita from the bar in the back. They also have a good selection of food and their pizza is great!

As much money as I have spent this year at the Horseshoe they ought to let me win a few jackpots, lol. Other than that I love the Horseshoe. The staff is nice. They have new slot machines. They just need different food. It gets very boring eating the same thing over again. I love to eat a good meal on Sundays if I'm at the horseshoe. The buffet needs to reopen and they just need to have the food covered this time. They had the best buffet to me. There was this one particular slot attendant tho who was very rude to a guest. I was standing right there. The slot attendant didn't have a smile on her face or anything and that made me uncomfortable and she wasn't even there to help me. She was there to help the other guest.

Terrible Stinky cigarettes smoke,Smells 🚬, Terrible staff Attitude if you ask a question or need help with something and not just one ALL And the staff in the cashier cage lol they think there God... Buffet still closed Covid is over.. No Attraction Machines are TIGHT All the time, Plenty of other Is Casinos to go to and spend my money at. C ya Horseshoe....

I'm a seven star member and the horse doesn't make you feel like one. It is impossible to get ahold of the reward desk. Every time I call , no one picks up or they hang up on me. At this point I weather send my money at the HardRock casino. There's a pretty good chance I will not return back to horseshoe.

My recent visit to Horseshoe Hammond Casino was focused on the venue's entertainment aspect, rather than its gaming offerings. The performance venue struck a unique balance between size and intimacy, capable of hosting well-known performers while maintaining an intimate atmosphere that amplified the live show experience.One point to note for future visitors is the venue's valet parking policy. We were surprised to find a $50 CASH ONLY valet fee. Thankfully, we noticed this ahead of time. It's a detail that those planning a trip here might want to keep in mind, particularly if they're attending a popular event.Inside, the venue featured two bars in the lobby, providing easy access to refreshments before the show or during intermissions. Although a couple of bars inside the concert hall were closed during my visit, the availability of beverages was not an issue. The seats were comfortable, equipped with cupholders for convenience—an appreciated detail that added to the overall enjoyment of the show.I didn't need to use the restrooms during my visit, so I can't comment on their availability or cleanliness. However, given the overall well-maintained state of the venue, I would assume these facilities follow suit.In conclusion, the Horseshoe Hammond Casino is more than just a gaming experience. Its entertainment venue, with its substantial size yet intimate feel, is a noteworthy destination for live performances. Whether you're a fan of big-name artists or local talents, this venue, with its comfortable setting and distinct attention to detail, provides an enjoyable setting for an evening of entertainment. Just remember your cash if you plan to use the valet service!

Took in a live show at the casino. The box seats were great and the staff was very well organized. Overall it felt like a great place to see a live performance, especially if you can get seats on the upper level.

This isn't like the location I've visited in Maryland. The customer service was excellent. However, It's dark and not welcoming. The machines are old, and I'm praying my bank debit card is okay because their ATM machines were malfunctioning, multiple ones. I was so excited to visit this casino based on my visit to the other. It was quite disappointing. My party left and we went to Hard Rock Casino. We didn't win big, but it's brighter, it has newer machines, and the energy is far more exciting.

Wonderful food and atmosphere. Lovely views

I've been coming here for a few years with friends and family. We always have a great time. Only bring the cash you're willing to lose. The food and drinks are a bit pricey. The atmosphere is great! The people and the staff are friendly. The establishment is nice and clean. Sucks when the machine acts up and you need service it's like a 15 + min wait, but it's understandable they have lots of machines! I love playing roulette! Will continue to come back and recommend it. I definetly recommend checking out Four Winds too it's in Michigan City!

We go here often since majestic closed. Used to love going here just for the buffet but that’s closed. Honestly the food is below average and horrible quality for the price. Tried the pizza it was cold. Tried the hot dogs they were cold. So play and eat before you get here it’s a waste of money

The casino was average, I enjoyed myself especially the self serve beverage stations.I did see a lot of people having trouble with and complaining about the ATM and change machines not working, that's why I bring my own change. I'm sure people have other complaints if inconvience cleanlines and not getting comp's but I've been to much worse places.

I don't go often, but I do like going on a Saturday between 2pm-4pm. It's not as busy, an older crowd (my people). I went in with a winning ticket that I didn't cash from 12/30/23. I inserted it into the slots. The machine rejected it, but it got stuck when coming out. I had to call for service. The young lady retrieved it, looked at it, and told me to cash it in at the cage. Took it to the cage, Brandi (short blond hair) looked at it and told me, "This is no good, you only have 90 days to use." I told her to look at the 12/30 date at the bottom and that it was still good. She got quiet, keyed in some information, and replied, "barely." She then gave me my money. I thought to myself, don't let the grey hair fool you, I work with dates and numbers all day every day. I pay attention to that. I thought to myself, is this her scam? Does she tell Seniors their tickets are no good and keep them for herself? I didn't get a good vibe from her. Well, that's just me.

We were at this venue for a concert. There were three lines to get in... the first one to check ID moved mind bogglingly slowly. Second was checking tickets, and third was to get into the concert hall. The 45+ minute delay was such a bummer because we ended up missing most of the opening band, one of the main reasons we were there. After the concert, they weren't letting people walk around to use the elevators to access the parking. Fortunately, someone who worked there relented when we explained that my friend had a broken foot. The parking garage was such a mess, too.. it took about an hour in our car to leave the garage. Honestly, it's one of my least favorite venues to date.

This has always been my favorite place to just go by myself and have some me time. This place has gotten to be awful. You push for slot service and it takes forever and their excuse is always we're short staffed. I played on yesterday, I won't say how much(but oh boy), I left with nothing. Don't get me wrong I know it's a gambling place(chance you take) but those machines have gotten awful. I played one of the machines where you get all the spins, the most I got was 120 spins. I was on this machine from 12:30 to 6pm. You can't tell me that makes any sense. I don't want to hear you should have moved around. That was my fourth machine. This casino has gotten terrible with their jackpots. Even the crowd isn't the same anymore. People are always complaining about the machines. That's not good. I think my name is somewhere in their site to not let me win. I have never won over $1000 here, and I can count on one hand for that. I think I need to listen to other people and go somewhere else. You're not going to tell me that I'm wrong that these machines are not fixed in the casino favor a lot more than they use to be. 5 1/2 hours and only the highest number of spins were 120 and then it only paid me $56. Do better Horseshoe! You are losing people, and you can't tell me you're not. Awful...Well, you guys responded with the same response that you given everybody. So, sad that's how you feel about your patrons(visitors/customers). Just give everyone a general response. Thanks

We hadn’t been here in years, but were excited to return as this place was a previous highlight on our way home from Chicago. We were eager to return for some fun. Sadly, it has fallen on hard times. Most of the dining was closed, most of the patrons looked depressed, and the odds on the slots were really not favorable. The one positive is that the workers were very friendly and helpful, but it was sad to see that it’s best days are behind it. While the house always wins, I’d wager that this place is heading for the glue factory.

When I got there a large portion of the slot machines were roped off. Not sure why. It's not always like this. And other day I would give it a five.It was my birthday and I could enjoy sitting at my favorite machines

Smoking allowed in the casino other than a small section cornered off by half walls. It’s nice to not have people smoking next to you but would be amazing to have whole facility non smoking and then a room with smokers

Decadent enough casino. No different that all the others. Sometimes you win. Most times you lose. The cigarette some is terrible. None of the popular games are in the smoke free area. Indiana needs to go smoke free. I don't understand why cashing out at a kiosk they force you to donate your change.Other casinos give you the option. Like they don't rip you off enough now they won't give you your change. Please change that.

Love it. My ID was expired and I was trying to get a cash advance The lady to help me with yours really nice but the lady in a black suit really rude and disrespectful .She had a mouth like I like that Dive in a bar in moves but I love the casino.

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Forever captivated by the beauty and history encapsulated in the Art Institute. Not a place to visit too often as the gallery is largely full of permanent installations, but there is always some sort of special exhibition/gallery taking place when they are open. Entire building is extremely clean with staff and maps scattered around in order to make your experience more enjoyable. Many famous works that one recognizes from pop culture or past studies are able to be seen here. One of the top art museums in the world and an undeniable staple in Chicago’s history. Do not miss out on viewing everything it has to offer.

What else is left to say about this incredible museum, which houses so much of the world's amazing art and history? Even people who aren't art buffs will find something to appreciate here (or at leastsomething familiar!). My only gripe about my visit was the extremely long line for the coat check. The staff were working hard to move it along, but we still incurred about a thirty minute wait at drop-off and then again at pick-up during our March visit. Try to avoid checking anything if you can, so you can get in and enjoy the museum.

Amazing art museum that is 100% well worth the visit. It holds everything from ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies to modern American paintings like American Gothic and Nighthawks. You can easily spend more than 3 hours here. I would highly recommend visiting.

Very good museum, almost good at everything! It's just one little thing I'd like to say is that it's too big and the instructions are not very significant ( I understand it's for the better look but I got lost and missed some beautiful moments for 3 times....). I hope they have a better touring guidance or audio guide so that I have some clues of sequels in each exhibition area.Otherwise wow!!! It's like I've never seen so many beautiful stuff performed at once place in a good way, especially the Japanese area, they tried very hard to make the ambience feeling like the Japanese vibe, super impressive. I would say the way of exhibition is better than the Met in New York City.

Amazing museum with a large collection of works from important artists. The layout is well thought out and flows from one area to the next. Though large, not overwhelming in size. If you can plan a day there you will be pleased in what you cover.

It was very cool to visit The Art Institute Of Chicago. I had a great time visiting the different exhibits. It was very crowded when I went. But the overall experience was very warming. I saw some great art and the people were really nice.

Great service and amazing staff. Was able to get in free for being military. My girlfriend is an artist so it was great to bring her and let her run all around giving me the rundown. Lots of art variety! The Georgia O’Keefe set was nice as well as the in house snack/beverage bar. Looking forward to a future visit to explore what we didn’t have time to

Loved it, there was so much to see. My favorite areas were the miniature rooms, Asian art sections, and medieval room. The garden outside the museum is beautiful and meditative. It’s a good place to rest your legs after a lot of walking. I also really appreciated the water bottle refilling stations inside the museum.I got tickets online ahead of time and there was no wait to enter on Saturday early afternoon.

It is so famous that I had expected the exhibit to be as informative and comprehensive as the British Museum or the Metropolitan. That might be too challenging. The display in each section is lack of clear plot/storyline, by which I mean the items are like various bread slices in a basket, correlated but not unable to compose a full piece. I understand this is an art museum, so the explanation notes mainly focus on art perspective. Still, for visitors who might come from different backgrounds, the museum could have done a better job of interpretation.

This is a stunning collection of artwork from so many famous painters and sculptors. The price is a bit high ($32/adult), but children 13 and under are free. The building felt like a maze at times and there were alarms constantly going off as people stood too close to artwork. Despite those minor inconveniences, this remains one of my favorite art museums!

My first time attending as an adult, I had a much bigger appreciation for the arts now versus as a kid. It was absolutely breathtaking, and we didn't get to see everything!! We were there for 3 hours and were amazed at all the pieces located here. I would wholeheartedly come back and make it an entire day. I felt like a tourist in my own city.

First time visit to this incredible museum. Very busy for a Friday afternoon. Spent 2.5 hours here and only saw a small part of the collection. Utilized the cellphone app to get around the museum and view the essentials. Recommend booking tickets online. Will definitely be back.

An absolutely amazing art museum and a must see of Chicago. I visited on a Monday morning which had significantly less crowds than the weekends. Entry was quick and easy and I saved on tickets by using the Citipass. Keep in mind tickets for non residents are more expensive. The entry way is beautiful and it's very easy to navigate around the museum due to the signage and provided maps. I especially like that there is a list of must sees on the back of the map for those who only have a short amount of time to visit like I did. My favorite areas were probably the Impressionists and Ancient Egyptian pieces. The layout is easy to navigate and separated in distinct periods that makes sense, nothing detracts from the pieces themselves, and it's overall an amazing experience. I can't wait to revisit with plenty of time to thoroughly explore all the exhibits.As for accessibility: there were plenty of wide open spaces and wide open doors for wheelchairs/walkers/etc. to navigate through. There are handicap accessible ramps into the buildings as well as elevators to reach the different floors. There's wheelchair rentals near the coat check as well. https://www.artic.edu/visit/accessibility

Beautiful museum with an expansive collection of paintings and sculptures. You can easily spend hours here roaming the beautiful hallways and staircases. It’s free on certain days for Chicago residents so it made the experience even better. I’d recommend to check this place out when you come to Chicago.

Incredible experience! If you can, plan to spend hours exploring this beautiful place. The nice experience starts right as you arrive and check in your coat. They are very organized and efficient. Their food ordering process is very efficient, too. The grilled cheese with goat cheese, fig, and arugula is by far the best grilled cheese I have ever tasted. Their exhibits are very diverse and well presented, and there is something for every art preference.

Absolutely worth a visit! We spent approximately four hours roaming around, and taking in multiple exhibits. The art on display is both stunning and educational at the same time. A great idea for a day when you don't have much planned, and can take the time to properly take in all the Institute offers.

The Art Institute of Chicago should be on every art lover's bucket list. With an impressive collection spanning thousands of years and diverse cultures, there is something to captivate every visitor. The galleries are a particular highlight, featuring iconic works by artists like Monet, Seurat, and Van Gogh. The museum's architecture is beautiful as well, adding to the overall refined and elegant atmosphere. Knowledgeable docents are available to provide great context and insights. While it can be overwhelming to see everything in one visit, I highly recommend taking your time to wander and truly immerse yourself in the museum's remarkable offerings. A true gem in the heart of Chicago.

Beautiful building filled with beautiful paintings. I especially enjoyed the Monet collection. I thought I would be taken by the lilies, but wheat piles just took me to another dimension, and i was sober, alright ;). I also liked Van Gogh and other impressionists. The collection of eastern ceramics and wall paintings was also impressive. We stopped by only for few hours, so we didn't see everything, but i definitely plan to come back ;).

This place is immense and worth every penny of the admission fee. See some highlights like American Gothic or that famous Seurat painting at the park you recognize from studying pointillism back in school. But don’t miss some hidden gems: creepy Goya etchings from 1800s Spain, the picture of Dorian Gray from the 1945 film, and a fascinating collection of miniature rooms that look ready for Stuart Little to move in. They also have a very wide range of Picasso styles collected under one roof and the impressionism section truly is a must-see!

Fantastic collection of art, something for everyone here. Wonderful place to spend a few hours browsing and enjoying the art. Photos encouraged. Free storage of larger bags. Don’t miss the impressionists collection. Stunning.

The Art Institute of Chicago is situated right in the heart of the city, next to Millennium Park. Its central location makes it convenient to access, but be prepared for weekend crowds and potential parking challenges.Inside, the museum offers a diverse array of exhibits from around the world, including renowned works like Van Gogh’s masterpieces. A treasure for art enthusiasts.For those who may not be expert level art lovers, the visit can be short(30-40min) However, it’s still a worthwhile experience

This is one of the best museums around. I like the impressionist exhibits. Show Case Monet Renoir Manet Vincent Van Gogh also. The exhibits and paintings are so wonderful to view. Very nice experience. A must visitnif you are in Chicago. We also visited the Picasso special exhibition too.

My visit to the Chicago Art Institute was an unforgettable journey through art and history. The museum's layout is brilliantly designed, making it easy to navigate through the diverse exhibits without feeling overwhelmed or restricted. Each section flows seamlessly into the next, offering a sense of freedom and exploration, yet with a thoughtful arrangement that guides you naturally through the art.The curation of the exhibits is exceptional. Each piece is placed with intention, creating a narrative that invites deep reflection and appreciation. The range of artwork, from classical to contemporary, is presented in a way that tells a story, capturing the essence of different eras and styles.In addition to the exhibits, the Art Institute offers a coat check service and includes a delightful cafe on the upper level, where visitors can enjoy coffee and some light snacks while taking a break from the art.I wholeheartedly recommend the Chicago Art Institute to anyone visiting the city. It's not just a museum; it's a journey through art that is both enlightening and inspiring. The thoughtful layout and curated exhibits make it accessible for all, from art aficionados to first-time visitors.

If you are a fan of art you would really enjoy this place! I absolutely loved visiting the museum. I would definitely recommend it. Also, I would recommend wearing a light jacket nothing too big or warm because the inside of the museum is really warm and when you are walking around it can start to feel hot. Wear comfy shoes because you will be walking a lot and going up/down the stairs.

Well worth the price. It was fun to run into several famous paintings I didn’t know were there. Staff was universally kind, friendly, and helpful. Highly recommend. They have a list on the back of the guide listing “don’t miss” works is you’ve only got an hour, but you’ll want to spend far more.

I wasn't someone who was typically interested in museums or understood the essence of art, but I decided to visit this one while attending an event in Chicago. I must say, it was grand and spacious, with an extensive collection. Many of the paintings left me amazed by the creativity of human expression. The ticket price was also quite affordable, around $26 for students, if I remember correctly—it had been two months since my visit.

Great find.. I'm a Monet guy and found several pieces I have never seen before. The impressionist collection was great overall, with many works from the most famous artists.. quite an amazing collection. Well situated in the downtown, the only amusing things were the staff who couldn't point us to Edward Hopper's the Nighthawks.. I guess they mainly stand round trying to prevent eco terrorists from souping irreplaceable works of art 😄.

We had the fortune of being able to visit the institute an hour before the official opening time with some friends who were members. So when we went there, the building was almost empty (which felt like a real privilege).This place has an amazing collection of diverse art. If you're just somewhat into art, I wholeheartedly recommend visiting this place and taking your time while you're there.

Came here with free admission courtesy of Bank of America’s free museum visits every first weekends of the month. I joined one of the scheduled art tour but end up leaving the tour early due and opt to enjoy the art pieces myself. Even as someone who barely understands art, I could enjoy this place and even claim I got a bit inspired by some of the pieces here. A worthy visit!

It had been many years since my last visit, and I had forgotten just how amazing this world-class museum was. It was difficult to see all we wanted to see in one day, and I know we missed quite a bit. We saw some famous pieces and found new treasures to enjoy. If I lived nearby, I would be there all the time.

So grateful for their free days. I was able to take our senior residents (at a non profit memory care home) to visit twice! Both times staff was super helpful with holding doors, helping us find certain locations, and free wheelchairs at coat check. The crowds were not as great, but staff also came to the rescue when we were trying to go up a ramp and a hoard of students decided that was their route instead of just using the steps. Thank you Art Institute of Chicago employees!!

One of the best art museums in the world. Their collection of 20th century art rivals the best museums in New York, London, and Berlin. I’ve spent at least 20 hours there over 4-6 visits and feel like I’ve barely scratched the surface. Their Byzantine collection, their Impressionism collection, their collection of Asian Buddhist/Hindu art…. It’s all just so rich and informatively curated. The architecture is also gorgeous. Make sure to take the walk from the Third floor balcony over the streets and into the park across the way.

We visited The Art Institute of Chicago last weekend and had a great experience. We bought tickets online on Tiqets for the first time, and it turned out to be reliable and much cheaper than the museum's website.The atmosphere was nice and not as crowded as other museums like the Louvre. The layout and relaxed placement of the art made it easier to get closer to the pieces. Unlike the Louvre, which has barriers, this museum only had black ribbons on the ground, allowing for a more intimate viewing experience.The exhibition rooms are clearly marked, though the maps were a bit confusing. Thankfully, there were many helpful staff members in uniform ready to assist and even suggest must-see artworks.We saw all the major pieces we wanted to in about 4-5 hours, but I recommend spending more time to fully enjoy everything. Overall, a fantastic visit and worth the trip!

What an amazing museum! Some really famous classic paintings along with some other great art. There are very few other museums in the world that have such a vast collection of works of art that make you feel like you’re seeing so many famous pieces.Admission is pretty expensive at $32 for non residents. I didn’t feel ripped off as what you get it worth the price, but it’s a bit unfortunate they charge as much as they do. I guess those famous art pieces come with a price tag too! Regardless I would recommend visiting no matter how long you have in Chicago as it doesn’t get much better.The museum is so big navigating it can be a little difficult at times, especially if it’s as busy as it was when we went. There’s multiple different places to get food or drinks if you want, and there’s a decent gift shop inside as well. Make sure you get a map when you come in, and check your coat. If you bring water they make you take it in with a bag, so be aware of that before you go.

What a great museum, I truly enjoyed my visit! I’m a big fan of Vincent Van Gogh art and I wanted to come here and it finally came true. This is a big museum, so definitely you need time to spend and enjoy it, for me it was only 2 hours and I did a little less than half of the museum, but I definitely started with post-Impressionism art, where Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings were and also Monet’s. I had a great experience and I hope to come back in the future to visit the other exhibitions, I couldn’t see. I bought my tickets in advance through their website, I highly recommend this because it gets packed and you don’t have to make a line to purchase the tickets.

Absolutely incredible place, with so much variety and a great balance of styles within different eras. Very helpful staff. Excellent organization. I guess there's a reason this one is so well known!It's somewhat an afterthought in the documentation, but absolutely save time for the miniature period rooms in the basem*nt. Incredible exhibit!

Great museum and wheelchair accessible. Some spaces were a bit small of overcrowded, and unfortunately, we encountered loud mouth patrons who spoke so loudly the walls reverberated with echos (impressionists wing). Overall, I've been here numerous times and always enjoy the current exhibitions, wonderful cafes, and gift shops. If you plan to visit, come early and enjoy!

Have visited many times and always something to discover! Great collections of both classic and modern paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, armor, miniatures, and so on. They usually have 2+ special exhibits as well, often of well-known artists, which are thoughtful and revealing.The cafe is nice for a break and lovely fountain-side courtyard dining is available in nice weather.Also take time to observe the sculpture and fountains outside the museum, and of course it’s in the heart of all the sites of Chicago.Don’t miss it!

The Art Institute of Chicago is a cultural gem. The extensive collection spans diverse eras and cultures, offering a rich artistic experience. Navigating the museum is seamless, thanks to clear signage and well-organized exhibits. The staff is knowledgeable and approachable, adding to the overall welcoming atmosphere. The museum's architecture is impressive, complementing the masterpieces within. While admission can be a bit steep, the cultural enrichment gained from a visit makes it a worthwhile investment for art enthusiasts.

I had the best time here., there is so much to see. I got a map and explored . There are a lot of steps and sometimes I did use the elevator. I was glad I had checked my heavy backpack and coat (no extra cost) so it was easier to walk around.I took so many pictures and could have taken more. I should have stopped and had a break at the modern cafe for a co*ke and a cookie.

Beautiful, lovely, fragrant green spaces. I really like this place. I visited here twenty years ago from South Korea when I was a graduate student. One of those long, cold winters in Chicago, I came to visit my boyfriend who was studying at the University of Illinois.After a long time, I visited here from New York with my beautiful daughter and it is still lovely itself. Chicago and this museum, which I visited after twenty years, are an important page in my life. We are really enjoying it. Thank you, thank you. You make me a better mother …Ps . Is my daughter's father the same man as that boyfriend? I can't say. Beautiful women always keep secrets. :)

For this particular occasion we went for the Pablo Picasso exhibit. We paid $5 as Illinois residents and it is worth mentioning that the museum is free during weekdays.The building itself is admirable, very well taken care of inside and outside. All of the exhibits are being looked after as there are hundreds of art pieces on a daily basis.Whether you’re are someone who is into sculpting, painting, architecture, mosaics, or any other form of art, the Art Institute of Chicago has something to offer.Definitely looking forward for more exhibitions.

Visiting the Art Institute of Chicago was wonderful! Despite a slightly challenging layout, the museum's beauty shone through. It wasn't too crowded, and ticket prices were fair. I was impressed by the diverse range of exhibits, including works by Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, Andy Warhol, and a ton of other well-known artists. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

I wish I had spent more time here! We arrived around 2pm and spent 3 hours soaking it all in, but truly I think I could have spent a week looking at everything and still not felt like I saw it all. Each exhibit is detailed and laid out in a way that you feel as though you're wandering forever deeper and deeper into the magic of art. Grab a map, choose your favorite era, and get lost in it.The Georgia O'Keeffe installation is worth the admission especially if you have a connection to New York City or the American Southwest.

Definitely buy your tickets online! We just walked right in but people were waiting in a line going out the door to buy in person. It was pretty crowded so come in earlier in the day. There were a lot of paintings I've only ever seen in books they are worth seeing in person! The staff were really nice and helpful when looking for specific pieces and the rooms were really well kept.I recommend the miniature rooms in the basem*nt!

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I loved the different areas of Millennium Park. Cloud Gate was so interesting. My favorite part was inside, looking up at the middle. Downtown Chicago has so many amazing outdoor spaces. The architecture is beautiful and I love how art is sprinkled throughout the city. If you want to get pictures with less people there, you'd probably have to go very early in the morning. I was here in the middle of May, in the middle of the day, during the week and it was busy as if it were the weekend.

It's a cool park to walk through to see some cool pieces of art/sculpture. They have security art the entrance, making sure you are not bringing anything illegal in. We really wanted to see "the bean" (Cloud Gate), but it was fenced off for some maintenance. There were still tons of people trying to take pictures.

Very beautiful and chill park in general. Unfortunately the surrounding of cloud gate is under construction so I couldn't reach close. The performing space is crazy! Very strange and stunning metallic building with many many speakers hanging in the sky. Super impressive area which combines chilling vibe and sci-fi ish atmosphere around. It's so beautiful when the tress turns in yellow at Fall.

Always fun to come hereThis time there were renovations around the bean! Still, other parts of the park were open.People who skate would love coming here in the winter.Summer is also fun hereUse Spot hero for parking! Will SAVE you a lot.. we got $15 instead of ten for a long period parkingI would recommend parking near the elevators to make it easy to get back the car.

The park is quiet and well kept. We were lucky enough to see a concert being performed. Unfortunately, the bean was blocked by a construction fence. I don't know why they would do construction during the Summer on one of the city's best attractions. It is quite disappointing.

I love this park and city. It is a beautiful place to visit in summer if you are not good with the cold weather. But also, I adore the landscaping in winter because the snow covers the buildings and it is amazing. Only you should bring with you an appropriate winter jacket.

If you're going to Chicago, then you definitely need to stop by Millennium Park and visit Cloud Gate (The Bean). It's such an amazing place to visit and spend an afternoon walking around the park or simply have nice picnic. Great atmosphere! Highly recommend it.

Millennium Park in downtown Chicago is a world class park with amusem*nt and cultural service facilities for the visitors. At the heart of downtown Chicago, the Millennium Park is a jewel of Emerald. Surrounded by tall skyscrapers and Victorian palaces, the park is a very good piece of Nature in a busy metropolis. The park had some famous landmarks like the Cloud Gate (popularly known as "The Bean"), the Crown Fountain, the Millennium Monument etc.There are food stalls serving a variety of cuisines. Restroom facility is also there.Parking spaces for cars are available nearby.Art Institute of Chicago is nearby.The crowd becomes heavy on weekends and during holidays.

Millennium Park is the BEST park of Chicago and is a MUST visit place, when visiting Chicago. We visited this park back in 2019 when we visited Chicago and spent a whole day exploring this park. You would love the views of Historic downtown Chicago from this park. The cloud gate (a large steel shaped bean looking architecture) is also located on this park.

I love this park!!! It’s beautiful and peaceful. Millennium Park in Chicago is a true urban oasis that seamlessly blends art, architecture, and nature to create a captivating and vibrant public space.One of the park's most iconic features is the Cloud Gate sculpture, affectionately known as "The Bean." This massive, reflective masterpiece never fails to awe and delight visitors. It's not just a sculpture; it's a mirrored portal to the city, reflecting the skyline and the people who gather around it.

Millennium Park, an iconic location where The Bean is held aka Cloud Gate. A monument known for its shape, a park known for its beautiful area. I visited during Christmas and the lights and Christmas trees were all individually beautiful!Sadly this year they are having maintenance in till 2024 spring so keep that in mind if you're planning to visit! This is a must come though for this icon of Chicago!

In the center of Chicago, Millennium Park is a true treasure that provides a pleasant diversion from the busy daily life. I had the most amazing experience at Millennium Park and would highly recommend it with a 5-star rating.Instragram:food_and_travel0

A great place for a walk around.Also a great place to grab a coffee and people watch.Plenty of great views of Chicago sky line.We visited in mid April 24 and unfortunately the beam and the water fountain were both having renovations done, so neither were in use or available for photos.The park is kept clean, with plenty of dogs :)

This is a beautiful park in the heart of Chicago. The silver bean is here, a georgous fountain that lights up at night, and there are sometimes free events, like symphonies. The buildings surrounding the park also light up at night. It's a cool experience.

The most memorable and interesting thing that we saw in Chicago was this Bean sculpture. This is a public park so it’s open to everyone. There are lots of restaurants around this park so you won’t go hungry 🤤 😂.The Chicago Architecture River boat was also great with many information and history.

Beautiful place!!! You can spent so much time taking pictures around the bean but we also enjoyed the ice skaters. It was not too cold so we could spend quite a while around. Lots of nice places close too.

This park is a beautiful spot in downtown Chicago, where you can enjoy the greenery and the skyline view. Although there is a security check before entering, it is worth the wait. This is a great place to hang out with friends or family. If you are looking for a scenic spot to enjoy the city, you can see the beautiful Chicago skyline from this place.

The Bean was in our sights as a "must see" on this trip to Chicago. It did not disappoint. We discovered how beautiful the Millennium and outskirts of the city was as we walked for hours in shear awe. While it was raining, the umbrella kept us semi dry. The smiles, laughter and happiness of people finally being able to be out and together again, is exactly what COVID took away. It feels good. We will return.

A must visit park while in the Chicago area. It’s a close walking distance from the iconic River walk and it’s right on the Michigan Avenue, just south of the river.It’s a quiet park, considering the hustle and bustle of the downtown. The park is very well maintained and has a few entrances, controlled by security throughout. You can easily spend 2-4 hours in the park, depending on what you want to do here. There are also regular events held here at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, one of the premier outdoor Amphitheaters, so that will have to factor in. It’s free entrance to the park itself.You will see ‘The Bean’ work of public art here. The sculpture, which is officially titled Cloud Gate, is one of the world’s largest permanent outdoor art installations, currently undergoing some construction work. Lake Michigan is just a few minutes away from this park and so is the Chicago River. If you took the hop on hop off bus tour, there is a stop at this park as well.

First visit to Chicago. It was a beautiful fall day and the weather was amazing. The natural foliage and the landscaping were breathtaking. It was so much to see and appreciate. Walking into this park centered within the city is perfection. A must see!

Lovely green Park with lots of community gathering places. The bean plaza is under renovation through March 2024. So can only see through the fence. There is a fantastic outdoor concert space. At the time of year we visited (November) the kinetic water feature between 2 large and changing digital faces had been switched off for the season. It must be great in the summer for kids to cool off and have fun.

Millennium Park is in a very accessible part of Chicago. I parked at the underground garage for only $13 for essentially the whole day, courtesy of SpotHero. The park has incredible views of the Chicago skyline. The surrounding area is super walkable to places like Navy Pier and museums.

I came here from Washington & the bean was under construction. A local gentleman told me they started in the fall & haven’t done anything with it since. Maybe we just don’t see it 😌. Getting in & out is a hassle, I understand why if there was an event or something however to exit in such long way!

Millennium Park is such a lovely park area in Chicago, IL!! You can access Cloud Gate + The Bean from this park, in addition to other sculptures and art exhibits that are throughout. There are great views of the architecture of Downtown Chicago from this park as well!

The park is a very nice place. It was worth the visit, even with The Bean's square under construction not allowing us to approach. We were lucky to have Chicago Blues Festival on the day we went.

The entire Millennium Park area is terrific fun for both children and adults, free and easily accessible and just steps from the Art Institute. There are parking options nearby and some terrific views of the City. Visitors seemed delighted to be there, especially the children, and it was nice to be part of the joy.

The cloud is under construction (April/May 2024) not sure when it will be open again. But the thing I love is the great lawn, the wave walkway, skatepark, climbing area, mini golf and the water/video art installation. So still worth the visit.

The “Bean” is honestly one of my favorite outdoor large scale sculptures in all of US and I always love to come see it when I’m traveling to Chicago! It is currently under construction, well not the Bean itself but looks to be the flooring around it so it is fenced off but you can see it peaking over the construction fences. Can’t wait to see what kind of renovations they end up doing but highly recommend coming to check it out!

Beautiful park with great city skyline views!Bean was closed for construction but we can see it from a very close distance.The garden is also very nice with large variety of plants.

Even though it was closed off it was worth going. The ice-skating was fun. The whole area was very nice and a fun family activity. I will definitely go back! During Christmas time the area looks very pretty with all the lights. The price for the ice-skating is very good! For 1 hour and a half you only got to pay 16 dollars and they even have lockers to secure your stuff.The ice-skating rink provides a delightful experience for both beginners and seasoned skaters. The well-maintained ice surface ensures smooth gliding, and the facility's vibrant atmosphere adds to the overall enjoyment. Skating sessions are reasonably priced, and the rental equipment is in good condition. The staff is friendly and attentive, offering assistance to those less confident on the ice. The rink's convenient location and ample parking make it accessible, creating a perfect outing for families or friends. While the snack bar offers standard fare, it could benefit from a broader menu. In summary, the ice-skating rink offers a fantastic blend of fun and accessibility, making it a go-to destination for a chilly yet enjoyable experience.There is plenty of areas picture worthy and the area seemed pretty safe! Please go and enjoy

Millennium Park is an absolute gem in the heart of Chicago, offering a delightful escape from the bustling city life. My visit to Millennium Park was nothing short of exceptional, and I would wholeheartedly give it a glowing 5-star review.From the moment I stepped foot into the park, I was captivated by its beauty and tranquility. The lush greenery, stunning architecture, and vibrant art installations create a perfect harmony that is truly mesmerizing. The iconic Cloud Gate sculpture, affectionately known as "The Bean," is a must-see attraction that never fails to awe visitors with its reflective surface and unique design.The amenities at Millennium Park are top-notch, with clean restrooms, ample seating areas, and well-maintained walkways. The park is also wheelchair-accessible, making it inclusive for all visitors. The staff members I encountered were friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to assist with any questions or needs.One of the highlights of my visit was catching a live performance at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. The acoustics were phenomenal, and the atmosphere was electric, creating a memorable experience that I will cherish for years to come.In conclusion, Millennium Park is a true urban oasis that offers a perfect blend of art, nature, and culture. Whether you're a local resident or a tourist visiting Chicago, a visit to Millennium Park is an absolute must-do. I cannot recommend this park highly enough and believe it deserves every bit of its 5-star rating.

Beautiful park. Visiting from Texas. Take your times walk around, if you have kids, they have an amazing park with lots of activities. Take chairs, blankets, lay around and enjoy the sun!! The views are amazing and it can get very busy especially around the Bean. Totally worth the walk!

I am in love with this park. It’s gigantic, it takes a long walk to go through all of it. It has two ice-skating rings, cool art installations, the famous bean of Chicago, parks for kids, and a stage for concerts. Those are the few things we did see at the park, because we did not have enough time to walk through all of it. I had a blast with my family, I highly recommend visiting this famous park in Chicago, where you can even get a view of the lake.

Millennium Park in Chicago is a vibrant oasis offering a delightful blend of art, nature, and culture. The stunning architecture, lush greenery, and iconic Cloud Gate, affectionately known as "The Bean," make it a must-visit destination. While ongoing construction work may briefly obstruct views of The Bean, the overall experience is still enchanting, with the park's diverse attractions and lively atmosphere ensuring a memorable visit.

It's very pretty here. The Bean was closed though for construction. Otherwise, the art and architecture was lovely to see as we walked around. Lots of pigeons. Lots of people trying to take pictures with the Bean. It's a pleasant grassy area amidst the pavemented streets of Chicago. There were plenty of food trucks when we went, too. And pigeons. So many cute pigeons in a variety of colors.

Gorgeous park. I thought it was much older. It's only 20 years old. Beautiful park. I took lots of pictures 🖼️😃Very accessible and also next to the Art institute of Chicago.

Exploring Millennium Park during the snowy season was nothing short of magical. The pristine white blanket transformed the park into a winter wonderland. The snow-laden branches framed Cloud Gate in a picturesque scene, offering a unique perspective of "The Bean." The bean is currently closed and under construction. Its visible from distance and outside the barricades.The Jay Pritzker Pavilion stood gracefully, adorned with a dusting of snow, creating a serene ambiance. Walking through the snowy pathways, the gardens and sculptures took on a different charm, making my visit an enchanting experience that showcased the park's versatility in every season. The park also has a big open ice rink.The parking is underground and on paid basis.

Unfortunately, when we went to visit the Bean, it was under construction, so we weren't able to get up close. Despite not being able to fully see the bean, it was still pretty cool.I know a lot of locals said they don't understand the hype about the bean. It's a shiny bean. Yes, it's a shiny bean, but it's cool! You get to not only see yourself and your family, but you see the whole city in the beans' reflection. That's pretty cool and unique if you ask me.I would recommend checking it out. Another great memory added into the books with my kiddos. ❤️

There 5/10 - Cloud gate under construction 🚧 over it didn't stop my shine. I was able to get a picture. The park is well clean and so relaxing.

Great fun for kids and adults. Wonderful way to cool off from the day walking around Chicago. They checked our bags before we went in. Quick and efficient line. Grass area and bench seating available to place your things or to rest.

This is one of the coolest downtown parks in the US IMHO. Of course a lot of people gravitate to the Bean sculpture; While that's cool it's just a fraction. It's a nice open air park that's simply fun to stroll around with the Chicago downtown as a backdrop. There's something here for everyone. We love the numerous free concerts, fountains, and our kid just loves the playground which is amazing. The park itself is an adventure as there's a lot to see with its constant changing theme and architecture. We find it a great starting point to the many sites Chicago has to offer.

Great for sitting and relaxing, great for people watching. Trees are beautiful during the holidays, and there’s a skating rink.Chicago is a lot of walking. A park to sit and rest with built in entertainment and small cafe vendors was a welcomed find. Plus, the bean. (Currently under construction)

Was bummed the bean area is under construction so you can't have close contact, but otherwise, the garden near the Art Institute was beautiful with great photo opp Aesthetics. We loved the monuments amazing street music and all of the street vendors selling food. My girls enjoyed and we'll be back.

Such a nice park and place to visit! Area for picnics and play, great for kids, and people were doing yoga there. Very clean and quiet. Don't miss to visit it.

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This is one of the most iconic places to visit while in Chicago! It is amazing how smooth and reflective it is being so enormous! We went on a Monday afternoon in March, but it was still very busy. We were still able to get a few great pictures! Parking is kinda complicated at first, but not too bad. It is all underground, and there are very few signs to tell you where to go (this seems like a very common thread for Chicago). The only signs once you park just say, “Pedestrian Exit”. It is a bit of a walk, so wear good shoes.

An iconic location for Chicago visit. It’s always packed with tourist. You just have to wait your turn to get your spot. Forewarning, just pick the day without rain and pictures will turn out great. I think selfie stick is a must for this location. The park is clean and well maintained by law enforcement. Parking is challenging for sure. Recommended public transportation.

Cloud Gate, I've been calling it 'The Bean' all week.I would definitely recommend visiting this piece of art when you're in Chicago. My partner and I didn't expect much to be honest. My partner said its just a mirrored bean. But it's actually pretty cool and very large. It's great on a sunny day to see the sun's reflection along with the sky and buildings and makes for some awesome photos.Head to the Bean you won't be disappointed!

A must visit tourist attraction place. Sit and walk around for 15 minutes, take pictures and selfies. The Bean is free to visit, so you don't need to "sprout" any ticket money . Designed by an Indian architect as per Google search. The structure is big, and you can pass under it as well. Shiny!

As of Thanksgiving 2023, it is still closed to the public due to maintenance. I was told that the people from Chicago weren't thrilled with "the bean" when it was first built, but it has become an icon. I love how you can see the reflection of the city on it. You can still get a good photo if you find a good spot. It is free to the public.

Visiting Cloud Gate, or "The Bean," in Chicago's Millennium Park was a bit of a letdown this time around because it was blocked off due to construction. It's usually such a fun spot for taking photos and marveling at the city’s reflections on its shiny surface. Even from a distance, though, it still caught my eye. Thankfully, Millennium Park still had plenty to offer with the Crown Fountain and Lurie Garden, making the visit worthwhile. Just a heads up: check the status of attractions beforehand, as ongoing work might limit access.

Cloud Gate, affectionately known as "The Bean," is a must-see landmark in Chicago. Nestled in Millennium Park, its unique, reflective surface offers stunning views of the city skyline and provides endless photo opportunities. It's a favorite spot for both locals and tourists, creating a lively and vibrant atmosphere.The sculpture's interactive nature encourages creativity and fun, making it an unforgettable experience. Whether you're visiting during the day or night, The Bean is a beautiful and iconic part of Chicago's downtown charm. Highly recommended for anyone exploring the city!

The Bean is a pretty neat experience. A giant chrome coffee bean. Some days it is very crowded. The underside of the bean has some very interesting visual reflections. The absolute center has the only flat mirror portion. If you are in Chicago or plan to visit. I suggest checking it out. There is also some old buildings across the street. We liked looking at the buildings as much as the Bean.

An icon of Chicago not to be missed! You've seen it in movies and shows, and it looks just as spectacular and intriguing in person. I recommend being there before 8am to get almost unblocked (by people) views and photos. Every angle is different and unique in its own way, so take your time to take lots of postcard worthy pictures.

The park itself is a lovely oasis amidst the bustling city, offering a serence escape for locals and tourists alike. Cloud Gate, with its distinctive reflective surface, is a fascinating and iconic structure that draws visitors from around the world.However, it's worth noting that due to its popularity, the park can get quite crowded, especially during peak tourist seasons. This may affect the overall experience, as maneuvering through the crowds can be a challenge. Additionally, visitors should be prepared for a security check before being allowed to enter the area surrounding Cloud Gate.Despite the crowds, the beauty and uniqueness of Cloud Gate make it a must-visit attraction in Chicago. Its shimmering reflection of the city skyline and interactive nature make it an engaging and memorable experience for all who visit.

I visited in February on a solo birthday trip, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed Cloud Gate. It’s how I expected, but honestly much cooler than I thought. Beautiful to watch the sun glint off the sculpture and the ice skating rink is lovely to people-watch. I went on a Saturday and arrived about 11am via the subway — it wasn’t unbearably busy or overcrowded but obviously expect other tourists to be there most of the time. I didn’t have any security check but did see them doing them later in the day. Plenty of restaurants nearby and the park itself is gorgeous. This truly is a can’t-miss!

Beautiful place super big and near the edge of the city. Definitely a place to visit just make sure it’s not cold out as it is the Windy City. Love this place and near Beatrix restaurant. Go during golden hour of sunset and bring a camera.

Easy access for a stroller family. Plan for parking in advance and book online. Fun free and interactive activity for the family. Definitely a must see in the city. We had a blast. At 1 p.m. the heat wasn't nearly as bad. Note, if you have to use the bathroom, the park has port-a- potties that were pretty smelly, and had hand sanitizer stations for visitors on the park side. Lots of vendors around for snacks and drinks.

One of the best architecture pieces in Chicago. As being over the best architecture city in the world this sculpture makes Chicago even more beautiful.As I was studying in Chicago I visited this place many times and in all different seasons during different times of the day.Every time it looks more beautiful and every time you visit this place you'd fall in love with this again.One day I also decided in freezing winter to do small bike trip here and you might see that in one of the photos 😛. If you want to do that that is the only time you can see this place with very few people 😅.I will surely recommend this place.

I recently had the opportunity to visit Cloud Gate, also known as "The Bean," in Chicago's Millennium Park. As I approached the sculpture, I was immediately struck by its size and reflective surface. The stainless steel surface of the sculpture seemed to blend seamlessly with the surrounding architecture and the sky above.As I walked around the sculpture, I was amazed by the different perspectives it offered. From one angle, the sculpture appeared to be a giant, shiny mirror, reflecting the surrounding buildings and sky. From another angle, it seemed to be a giant, abstract sculpture, with curves and contours that seemed to defy gravity.One of the most interesting aspects of the sculpture was the way it interacted with the people around it. Children were running around and playing, while adults were taking photos and admiring the sculpture. It was fascinating to watch the different ways that people were interacting with the sculpture and how it seemed to bring people together in a shared experience.As I was leaving, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and inspiration. Cloud Gate was not just a sculpture, but a work of art that had the power to evoke emotion and connect people in a unique way. I left feeling grateful for the opportunity to experience such a beautiful and thought-provoking piece of art.

Located in the famous millennium park of Chicago near the downtown area, the cloud gate is one of the most iconic structures to visit. This enormous bean shaped structure is made of steel and extremely smooth and reflective. So reflective that you could see the reflection of your facial features on it. We visited this place way back when, and absolutely loved it. It's a must visit destination when visiting Chicago. And who can forget those stunning views of downtown Chicago.

The Bean (Officially "Cloud Gate") is a large outdoor public work of art, situated in the Millennium Park of downtown Chicago.Though it's official name is the "Cloud Gate", it is popularly called "The Bean" due to its bean-like shape.It's exterior is highly polished and smooth, and is like a huge elongated convex metal mirror.It was built by Anish Kapoor, an India-born British sculptor who is famous for large outdoor art structures. It was unveiled in 2004, and very quickly became a very important tourist attraction in Chicago.It is 66 feet long, 42 feet wide and 33 feet tall, and weighs 110 tonnes.The exterior of the Bean is composed of 168 pieces of stainless steel plates which are seamlessly welded together.The Bean's surfaces are actually metallic mirrors, and they reflect the surroundings clearly. It is really an awesome sight to view the reflections of the sky and clouds and the skyscrapers surrounding it.People are allowed to touch it, and at all times a huge number of people gather around it to see and photograph their own images as reflected on its surface.It has become the most well-known iconic art structure of Chicago.

I passed by a few times throughout the year. Winters and Summers are vibrant there. I couldn't tell you what the purpose of this mirrored bean is. And for some reason I never researched it. But its cool to go and look and make your own interpretation of it. Maybe, ask others what their thoughts on it is. There's other thought provoking public art installations to see nearby along water front. Visit during the night and day.

Who knew it was called Cloud Gate. Been calling it the "Bean" all this time, and everyone knew what I was talking about. Interesting feature by day and by night. Great photo ops for a wonderful piece of art. I was staying across the street at CAA, and made several stops here for getting some good pics.

Well, "life ' happened to me. it was under construction for remodeling till Spring. well, you can't get everything. Nevertheless, I did catch a glimpse of it from some distance.The Bean is a work of public art in the heart of Chicago. It was constructed in Millennium Park between 2004 and 2006 as part of a design competition, created by British-Indian artist Anish Kapoor.The sculpture, which is officially titled Cloud Gate, is one of the world’s largest permanent outdoor art installations. The monumental work was unveiled in 2004 and quickly became one of Chicago’s most iconic sights.The Bean’s reflective surface was inspired by liquid mercury. This shiny exterior reflects the people moving around the park, the lights of Michigan Avenue, and the surrounding skyline and green space — perfectly encapsulating the Millennium Park experience. The polished surface also invites visitors to touch the surface and observe their reflection, giving it an interactive quality.One might wonder how it was built - well here you go- The exterior of The Bean is made entirely of stainless steel (weighs 110 Ton). It was created using computer technology to precisely cut 168 massive steel plates, which were then fitted together and welded shut for a completely seamless finish.Fact: The Bean receives a power wash each day and a deep cleaning twice each year. During the deep clean, workers use nearly 40 gallons of detergent to bring the metallic surface back to its mirrored state.

They are doing construction h til spring of 2024. If you want a good photo, come after spring. They had it fenced off and the ground around it tore up.I was able to get some photos through the fence, but there is protective padding on it too. I get needing to update things, but it was a bummer

What a fun experience to take the kids to while I was working in Chicago. I always see the BEAN on movies and TV shows, but have never seen it in person! It was fun to take the kids to it and learn about the history of the BEAN!! This place is packed so try to sneak it and get a good picture. Plenty of people around to take a family photo.

Chicago is a city of good architectural monuments, the bean is easily accessible and free for public in the heart of the millennium park. We visited all the attractions many of them is open for public. Specially if you take bus tours all the attractions are easy to cover within 2 days .plan ahead and collect tickets make your trip easy as well as getting enough time for visiting each attraction

They were doing construction, so there was a fence up around it, but you could still see the bean. Attraction is free to see. There is a lot more in that general area so there’s plenty to do. Parking is like anywhere else in the city find a garageand walk to your destination. There are public bathrooms nearby.

Not so lucky was the timing of our visit. It was sad that they were having a renovation in process. We however got a chance to see the bean from a distance.

Located in the heart of Millennium Park, The Bean is easily accessible by foot, public transportation, or car. The park itself is a beautiful place to explore, with gardens, fountains, and nearby attractions like the Art Institute of Chicago and the Crown Fountain.Cloud Gate is an unmissable highlight of any trip to Chicago. Its captivating design, interactive nature, and central location in Millennium Park make it a perfect stop for art lovers, photographers, and anyone looking to experience a piece of Chicago’s cultural heart. Despite the crowds, the unique experience of seeing the city’s skyline reflected in this iconic sculpture makes it well worth a visit.

Super cool place to visit and walk around. They have events here. One time they played different frequencies and I was able to lay in the grass and close my eyes! It was the most calming and euphoric moment for me

Cloud Gate, often referred to as "The Bean," is a fascinating and iconic piece of public art in Chicago. If you've never seen it before, it's definitely worth a stroll past. Recently, the sculpture has been resurfaced, which enhances its already impressive reflective surface. However, it’s a bit disappointing to see it smeared with handprints and marks from the countless visitors.The area is incredibly crowded, with people everywhere trying to snap the perfect photo. Be prepared for a bit of a wait if you want a picture without too many strangers in the background. Additionally, getting into Millennium Park, where Cloud Gate is located, involves going through a security checkpoint, which can slow things down a bit.Despite these minor inconveniences, Millennium Park itself is stunning. The beautifully maintained grounds and the various attractions make it a lovely place to visit. If you're in Chicago, taking a walk to see Cloud Gate and enjoying the park is a worthwhile experience.

As of 4/6/2024 it remains gated and closed off. Still made the best of it and visited this unique sculpture. Seeing the city skyline reflected in the bean was a pretty wonderful sight! The bean's concave shape and strong reflection gave the picture the appearance of a panoramic photograph.Instagram:food_and_travel0

Was upset "the bean" was gated off for some sort of construction. Guess I should have read reviews first, but was still nice to show our kids. Purposely stopped by there during the day to see our reflection in it and get a picture, but couldn't even get remotely close to do so. I am sure it is nice when construction is not going on. There is ice skating nearby that looked fun, but we didn't have time to do. As well as some restaurants and food carts/trucks. The amphitheatre is right there and I don't know the exact name for it, but the curvy, metallic bridge. It was frustrating when crossing the bridge at the other end is a park called Maggie Daley park we wanted to check out and we couldn't because there were security guards that randomly decided they were closing the bridge down and we had to go back across it to get back to our car or walk around a really long ways. So we had to turn back to Millennium park. It was only 4pm on a Friday I'm not sure why they closed the bridge. The bridge itself is cool to check out and make the walk to the middle for a good city skyline view. We spent probably about an hour and a half walking around. There is also the famous face water fountain/statue, but the water isn't on in the winter. It's January and they still have some Christmas trees and lights up which makes everything look pretty.

1st time I've ever been to the bean. It is much bigger than I expected. And very cool to look at. I didn't see a sign that described it, or told how it was made so I googled it. Very cool stainless steel plates smoothed out. If you go to Chicago I would recommend making this a stop. The park it is in has other things to look at .

Visitied this place after 16++ hour drive yesterday during Thanksgiving. It is still UNDER RENOVATION with fences around it. Find a gap between two fences, zoom in, and you will get a better look of this bean-like sculpture. I enjoy the place and city!

Didn’t initially think I would enjoy this tourist attraction, but I must admit I was pleasantly surprised. It was really cool to see the reflection of the city skyline in the bean! The reflection was very clear and the concave shape of the bean made the image look like a panoramic photo. Really cool art concept.

Visited: 06/07/2023Inside Millennium Park, this sculpture/artwork is affectionately nicknamed "The Bean". It is quite remarkable and we enjoyed trying to take pictures of ourselves in the reflective surface.Can get hot when in the sun for a long time, so be careful on warm days. However, the underneath/gate of the sculpture is really cool and refreshing. It is a lot bigger than you realise and spcaious underneath as well.

The cloud gate AKA the Beans” lies at the heart of the Millennium park in downtown Chicago. You must visit this place at least once when you are in Chicago.This place has a shinning sculpture that has loads of reflecting surfaces. Very cool and unique ideas for photos. This is a public park so it’s open to anyone without any fees. The park gets closed incase if there are events nearby. When we were there, there was car racing event and that event had lots of roads closed including the bean and the park as whole.Summer seems to the best weather for Chicago.

A really cool art instillation in Chicago’s Millennium Park. I was lucky to visit this tourist attraction last July before it was gated off and closed for construction.When it opens to the public again, be sure to walk around and see your own reflection against the Chicago skyline. Also remember to check out the view from underneath the bean. You’ll be rewarded with a mesmerizing view of weirdly odd circles like you’re looking into another dimension!

Explored this spot in 2009. The sculpture was intriguing and somewhat unique, adding an entertaining vibe to the park. Its popularity drew tourists from all over, eager to capture selfies with it. I checked it out to understand the buzz and share my perspective. Taking photos of the structure is enjoyable, thanks to its mirror-metallic material that offers diverse angles through reflections. It can be challenging to capture a solo reflection with many others attempting the same. The design of the structure also holds a cool allure. If you find yourself bored in Chicago, it's worth a stop for some entertainment.

On a normal day "the bean" or "Cloud Gate" is so great. It is STILL under construction. It is set to become open late spring 2024. It is fenced off still and you can only catch a partial view. Posting this update so visitors are aware and no disappointed upon arrival. Free spot outside. Park has so many beautiful flowers right now!

This is a fairly required visit while in Chicago. While we were a bit surprised to have to go through a security check during our visit, it was fairly quick which resulted in a fast move to the installation. It can certainly get crowded so be prepared to not get that perfect social media pic without any people in view. It is a very unique piece of art that is certainly worth the visit though you won't need to spend of time here. Be sure to visit some of the other nearby areas as well rather than rushing off. It's a fun outdoor spot for sure.

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Overall experience is very good (much better than Chicago ball parks). Very spacious and lots of food and beverage options. Nice seats as well and pretty clean. Friendly and helpful people all over to help. The Heavenly Roasted Nuts are AMAZING! $9.50 for a large was delicious; we got two! The Custard (ice cream) was very good as well. Always a fun time at the ballpark.

I have to say I thought there would be more unique places to eat here. Besides that the place is massive a lot of waking ground but not too many concession stands. Also I have to say the Minnesota twins had better cheese curds than here in my opinion. Overall a beautiful ball park lots to see and it was so fun to see Bernie slide down the slide.

Absolutely love going to see the Brewers play. Pics and videos aren't the best, but I've been there 4 times this year. Never been there before and I'm 37 years old. Even though we lost 2 out of the 4. It was always a great time! 😁

Take a 32 oz water with you! We had never been to a Brewers game until last Saturday. The stadium is so much more impressive in person! Not only is the grass greener (and very much greener), but the size of it isn't even comparable to what you see on television. It is extremely massive. It was very easy to get parked and then walk to the stadium. Once there, the staff directed us to the gate closest to our seats. Entry with digital tickets was very easy, and we were allowed one water up to 32 ounces. and we made good use of that, though the water was very warm by the time we finished it. We opted to buy one cold beer each to supplement the water we had, and that came to $25 without a tip. There were almost 43,000 people at the stadium that day. We were seated behind the 3rd bar dugout, which was in full sun for the first two hours, so it was very hot, including the 85-degree temperature. Leaving the stadium was quick and painless, though there are many bad drivers out there. It was a very memorable experience and I would certainly go again.

First time in their suite! This was a 30 person suite and there was more than enough room for at least 40people!!! This suite came with chips, sweets, food, soda, beer and water. It was enough for 28 of us that attended. This suite also cost more than 4K and it does come with a concierge and a private restroom (the best part ever). The room did offer a lot. A couple of my favorite parts of the room was the glass doors that open to sit down on the bleachers/chairs. We did leave the glass doors open and the bleachers/chairs just made the room more enjoyable. Who doesn’t want the fun vibes of chilling on the couch or gaming on the bleachers/chairs?!!! I know I felt them fun vibes!! Overall, it was a fun and exciting experience. I definitely would do it again!!! Thanks a bunch Miller Park!!! 🙌🙌🙌

American Family Field is a nice stadium to watch a baseball game. We had great seats, and they had cup holders. They had fun activities for the kids to practice pitching and hitting. There was also a small playground for the smaller kids near the kids' cafe. It was relatively easy to leave the stadium. It was a little long to enter the stadium, but that was because of a security check.

This is a very nice ballpark to come visit and watch a game. There concessions are pretty standard but good (brats, nachos, sausages, burgers, etc.) with plenty of beer options.The seating feels pretty cramped in the lower sections, so I'd recommend 3rd or 4th deck behind home plate for a little more room. I would not recommend outfield seats, the views are very difficult and the only big screen in the park will be above you.The best parking tip we found was to hit up a bar/restaurant that runs a shuttle to the games. These bar shuttles get parking/traffic protection to help you get to and from the ballpark quickly.

Was raining outside, but since it is covered, no one got wet and no rain delays for the game. Acoustics sounded great. It was not expensive to get in. Food and beverages were pricey, but that is normal everywhere else, too. Was a great time watching the Brewers.

One of the better large stadiums that I have seen live music at, by far. Most large stadiums or ballparks are absolutely terrible for seeing a live musical performance. But I thought that American Family Field, or Miller Park as it was called when I visited it, was a very excellent live music experience. I had bought the cheapest seats available, and the view of the stage was still very good. The sound quality was amazing for being an open air ballpark. Most open air large venues like this have terrible acoustics, but I was pleasantly surprised by the sound quality here. The concessions were reasonably priced and so was parking.

Good experience visiting this Ballpark. One big plus was how nice the staff were to us. From giving us a lift to our vehicle from the stadium to helping to a few pics. Some of the fans where we sat were not friendly but I suppose that comes with the territory. I would like to visit this place again for a night game.

A very nice experience. Watching this game there was great for me, been my first time at this field. Cubs didn’t win as we expected but the game was filled with couple home runs from the Milwaukee-Brewers, making that stadium shake with its amateurs/fans.Very organize set up.

As a major concert venue, they pulled off a great show! Preferred parking was clearly identified and pretty easy to get to from any direction. The weather was glorious and we made friends with others around us during our mini tailgate. Not much of a line to get in, and we found our way to the field entrance after noting where to get the wristbands in the welcome email. Plenty of room to move around and mingle in between shows which was a huge bonus. The sound was great! It got louder as the acts got bigger. Video screens were magnificent and were needed because everyone was at the same field level. A raised stage also helped. They could have used a few more port-a-potties on the field, but you could walk back into the general seating area and use those if needed. We waited about an hour to exit and didn’t have to wait too long. Would happily go back for another show.

Great baseball field, great food, nice gift shop and friendly staff. Lots of fun! They have a Sunday Fun Day; 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 sodas and parking $59.

I have never been to any baseball game before. I was so impressed with everything this team and stadium has to offer. Lots for the kids to do and my Autistic son had a blast. More importantly none of the staff or other kids complained or did not let him do them. There was a large crew of Scouts kids there and that may have something to do with the respect and manners from the youth. We had great seats so I am sure that made a difference. My son seemed to be engaged the entire time with everything going on. We made it all 10 innings. When we go to a Packer game he last about 1 quarter. Thank you to the staff for their kindness and willingness to help and safety crew for making us feel safe. I am converted to a “can’t wait to go back” baseball fan!

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience here at a Brewers game. People working here were very nice. Parking wasn’t as bad as we expected. We enjoyed food as well - cheese curds and sausages. The on field experience and site lines from our seats behind home were great.

Fun stadium to go too. Parking was easy, security was easy. Atmosphere was great.

Great baseball experience. Bring your gold credit card, no cash accepted. Parking is expensive too. However, the ballpark is tremendous. Great scoreboard and atmosphere. Parking is managed very well when departing. Oh, and eat somewhere else before going to the game. Your gold card will thank you.

One of baseball's best parks. Tailgating is a dream, parking is super easy. There are a ton of things to enjoy inside the park aside from the game itself. X Golf has an awesome simulator. The Bud Selig story is a must see. Great concessions and drinks. Not a bad seat in the house! The view is great from any angle. The convertible roof is really cool too! If you're a baseball fan, a trip to Milwaukee needs to be on your ballpark bucket list!

What a beautiful ballpark! I did the tour before the game, and the guide was very knowledgeable on the team and field. The Selig Experience gave me goosebumps! I also did the Bernie Slide Experience and was a hoot! We had a group of 5 people riding the slide, and we were able to get in 6 rides! Plus, there was a mini-tour included that was mostly different from the main tour. I highly recommend checking out a game here and taking at least the main tour.

I got a cheap ticket in the right field bleachers (I think they called it "the lodge"). The food selection looked good they had some value options to keep the prices down (I'm always a fan of that). The drinks appeared to be cheaper than some of the other MLB stadiums I've been to. Overall, it was a cool atmosphere... I do prefer an open air stadium though.

Wonderful stadium. Very nice people that work for the Brewers and were very knowledgeable about the stadium and suggestions of where to see the sights in the stadium. If I ever get to Milwaukee again I would definitely stop and take in a game in this magnificent stadium

As I've stated in several of my reviews online, I love baseball. That being said, this is a very impressive ballpark. It's modern, kept up well, and clean.I've been to quite a few baseball stadiums, and I have to say this one was one of the best.Apparently, the same day we went, one of the escalators malfunctioned and hurt several people. I wasn't one of them, but accidents happen. I wouldn't let it deter me from going to this beautiful ballpark. If you're scared, just take the stairs.Take me out to the ballgame!

The concert was amazing, but the traffic parking, navigating/signage in the building was definitely frustrating. The AC was not working well either. Might be easier when the headliner (P!nk) isn't breaking attendance records, so we probably pushed the limits.Overall. It was clean, food readily accessible, we got through security easily, and the seating was comfortable. That concert was one of the best I have been to!

I love American Family Field! I find it to be the best of the 6 parks I've been to. The look of the building is the updated classic look with a giant dome. They have plenty of parking with name to each so they are easy to remember. The food is great! With so so many choices. I had a chicken parmesan sandwich that came with chips and a pickle for $17. My wife got the Nachos Grande for $14. They were absolutely loaded with topping and they didn't charge for extra. I'm used to Chicago prices for food and the Nachos are more than $20. I saw the 2 Day Lumber Combs concert. It was a fantastic concert! The ADA seats where very good. I love coming up here and visiting Miller Park.

Absolutely loved our family's 1st experience at the Brewers stadium for a Friday night game in June. We showed up in Cardinals and Twins gear, with a 7 month old baby, and were treated so well by everyone.The tailgating atmosphere beforehand is really a standout - don't know if it's as extreme not on a Friday or when whether is not as nice, but it was a crazy amount of people.You can also bring in food and unopened plastic bottles, like at Busch Stadium in StL. Overall great experience, and worth a visit even if not a Brewers fan!

Went to our first Milwaukee Brewers game of the year. Everything is now online, electronic payments, even in the Park. It's actually fine and probably reduces theft ECT. But yes, we went the second day for the season opener series against the Minnesota Twin's. We did not come out victorious but as always, American Family Field is a shining jewel of Milwaukee. We had great seats reasonably priced. It was fun!

My wife and I always have an amazing time at this ballpark. We usually purchase seats in the Miller Lite Landing. This area is spacious with personal tables and four chairs. I am 6’6” 270 and do not fit in normal seats. Here we have space and a great view. The customer must buy all four tickets for the table but it is worth it and each ticket is loaded with a food voucher. Usually 20$ each.

Brewers vs. Cardinals game! This was a nice treat for this put 9f state business traveler. Loved the ease of finding our seats at 3rd base. The food, beer, and novelty/memorabilia selections were awesome. The North Dog was scrumptious. The chocolate, strawberry lager was smooth and delicious, and the roasted cashews/almonds divine.

I could complain about how the Brewers played, but can't complain about the field. Had third row seats behind home plate and preferred parking. The facility is clean and maintained. Parking has attendants to keep traffic flowing. Security keeps the crowd moving. You can bring in a sealed bottle of water. The roof was closed because of rain, and it was comfortable.

Set up Luke Combs in the Stadium. What a nice baseball stadium. The grounds keepers do a remarkable job. They didn't like us on their field. I don't blame them. They are meticulous with the turf grass. The roof was incredible. I never heard it shut or open. I did learn about the tragedy of the 3 people killed in the construction of the roof. So, sad. I prayed for their families. The people who worked there are very kind. I would definitely go see a Brewers game.

Great stadium with retractable roof so the game goes on no matter the weather! Full bar on each baseline. Great place for baseball!

It was our first baseball game and we had such a great time. We tailgated before hand and there is more than enough space in the parking lot to do so. The stadium is very nice and helpful staff to find your seats!!!

In my opinion, American Family Field remains a stellar ballpark. The wide aisles, comfortable seats, and the Brewers' efforts to stay current with technology make it a top-notch experience.One of the highlights for me is the open outfield, especially on pleasant days when you can catch a hint of the tailgating atmosphere outside. While there may be some minor nit-picking items, they do not detract from the overall ballpark experience.For those embarking on a ballpark pilgrimage like myself, American Family Field offers plenty to enjoy. It's a must-visit destination for any baseball fan.

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Awesome place to go to during the summer, but not so much after Labor Day. Indoor waterpark have less things to do especially for lil kids. Nice staffs.

Mt. Olympus is pretty nice. We went on a Wednesday, and lines for most of the theme park rides were 10-15 min wait. Hades is a very rough ride, and I didn't enjoy it at all. But Zues coaster was fast and lots of fun with minimal roughness. Water park is where we spend most of our time. Got there right when they opened and got out seat by the wave pool. I would suggest bringing a cooler of food and drinks and going back to the car to eat. No food or drink aloud from outside. But everything inside the park is pricey. A can of sunscreen was $20.

I went last summer and if you’re thinking of going this year, just don’t waist your time or money. Every line to each attraction was ridiculously long. The wave pool, which is literally huge, had people in it standing shoulder to shoulder. There were absolutely no free chairs. I get that places can be busy but there should be a standard for how many people can even buy tickets for the day when there’s that many.

Went here because my daughter loves greek mythology and insisted we visit. We stayed in the resort rooms and it was less money that way. Wasn't sure if it was worth it, but we really enjoyed it. Cool shops and nice places to eat. The funnel cakes are great! The 9ft wave pool was by far our favorite. Only stayed for two nights, so we didn't see everything. Great stop and fantastic for kids

We stayed over Xmas weekend and honestly, it's the little things that made not give 5stars. We stayed on property which was nice and we had a 1st floor room which was also really nice and easy and close to the main door. Booking wasn't exactly clear or easy online and I got nervous at first. I've heard horror stories about staying off property and wanted to make sure we were staying at hotel Rome where the actual Waterpark was. Figured out when I called, no big deal. Check in was off property which was actually kind of nice because as soon as we got there we just got out of the car and went straight to out room and didn't have to worry about chasing excited kids around the lobby. Got in the room and it was a decent size room! But... no true storage area. Our things were somewhat scattered throughout the room the whole stay... which again, no big deal but would have been nice to have even a small dresser or table other then a shelf thing under the TV... but couldn't use it as a table because we used it as a storage area... disappointing, especially for how much dead space there was as well as money we spent, but again, no big deal. The beds were a bit small but were comfortable, the TV was very small and I wish there was some kind of guide page to know what the chanels were but again, no big deal, we spent most of our time out of the room anyway.Where I did get upset was when we opened the fridge... we did store food like lunch meat, milk (lactose free so almost $5/half gallon) , cheese, mayo... a few other things. I did notice that the temp was a little warm but it was also set to 1 out of 5.... thought maybe it's just set to the warmest setting. Left to the water park and came back ready to make sandwiches and realized we forgot bread, thought we could get some from the little store but they did not carry any food Iike that! Remember that when staying, you will not find old and ends there. We ended up getting McDonald's... went to sleep, woke up ready for cereal and come to find out..THE FRIDGE WAS UNPLUGED THE WHOLE TIME!!! We lost maybe $30 in food and ended up eating out again!! Which is fine... but there was nothing I could do at the point we were at.When on the bumper cars, 2 of the cars we rode on didn't work but we had to wait until our time stopped until we can get up and change, fine, it happens. I ended up sitting on the sidelines when we had a chance to ride again. My daughter got hit kind of hard and hit her teeth on the stering wheel.. the girl running it was very sweet but did not stop the ride right away. She ran over to around where she was and just started asking from a far if she was OK. My daughter was crying and holding her mouth saying no and finally after a min or so, she ran back over and to stop it but at this point I opened the gate and started looking at the controls trying to figure out where the emergency stop at so I can get her... I don't understand why she didn't stop it to begin with because my daughter was screaming and my other daughter started freaking out for her. She was OK for the most part but did hit it enough to start bleeding... no one came to check on her, which is fine, like I said shewas okay, I got her an icee but feel like it should have just been given to her...The rest of our trip was great! The Christmas lights were amazing.I just couldn't help thinking about these little things where I felt cheated or wronged... not enough to say it was a bad trip but I spent extra money or wasted money where I didnt need to or shouldn't of... not that I didn't come prepared but how was this fair?This was our first time visiting Mt. Olympus but we visit the Dells every year. Other resorts we've stayed at have an area to rent games or movies which I wish this had as well but I didn't see anything saying they did but I also didn't ask.Might say again but better prepared knowing what to expect now...1-check the fridge2- they don't have odds and ends3-movies/games4- no storage area

This is an excellent resort for 25 dollars you get access to theme parks water park and go karting. They really have fun for all ages we had kiddos age 1-10 and they all found something fun to do not to mention the fun for adults. I’d recommend going on a weekday less crowded and reserve the cabana it’s worth it. Now that we have done it we will never go back to fighting for a chair to place our things

This place was a blast, great fun for the entire family. They have pools, water slides, roller coasters, go karts, and kiddie rides. They also have the normal theme park foods as well as a dime in restaurant, bars, candy store, and gift shops. Lines are long but not as long as great America.

We bought tickets last year 5 for $20. If you pay more then that it isn’t worth it. Very very small indoor water area. A lot of construction. Rollercoasters are very jerky. Worst then last year. Indoor theme park closed.Tons and tons of walking. $25 for parking is outrageous considering how much walking you need to do from the lot to even reach the water area. Food was overpriced like other waterparks in the area. Overall unless you get a great deal on entrance I would go to Noah Ark instead.

Booked and paid in advance, got to the resort the day of check in and price was much less to pay the day of check in. Spoke to staff how offered a credit, much appreciated. Building 16 - not close to the water park we had to drive down each time. The beds were horrible, room lacked enough towels, no paper towels near sink, no iron. The parks indoor area with the hot tub closed for Saturday and could not find towels for the outside water areas right away; communication was lacking.Still a much needed memorable experience for my family just not as good as 8 years ago when we came.

I booked my tickets online. When I checked the room that I was given I was highly disappointed the carpets were disgustingand the room smelled funky and you could tell they didn’t even cleaned the windows or mirrors. I went to complain to one of the persons that checks in people and she gave me another room at a different location that they had and I was happy with the outcome. They didn’t give me a hard time at all and were able to find a resolution to my problem. I was happy and my family had fun at the water park and the roller coasters. I had a great time here. Just remember not to book a standard room because those normally have carpet. It would also be nice if the other buildings had a guest laundry the one we stayed at didn’t have one.

My ten year-old son and I just returned from three most enjoyable days at Mt. Olympus. Unfortunately, Mom was recovering from the flu, so it was a boys-only vacation, but huge fun nevertheless. We had booked at the Hotel Rome which included access to the resort. Being March, all the outdoor attractions were closed, but we were able to fill a couple of days at the indoor water park.First off, the rooms are nothing like as grim as reported by other reviewers. Having checked in at a remote location and fighting off the insidious peddlers of timeshares, we headed to the Hotel Rome, building 1. We were easily able to park a few yards from the main entrance and quickly found our way to the third floor. Somewhat perturbed by some raucous parties in rooms close to the elevator, things seemed to quieten down the further away we headed.Our room, equipped with two queen beds and a bunk, seemed perfectly adequate. Sheets were nice and soft and everything was as clean as could be expected for a room that sees hundreds of visitors a year and, best of all, there were no bedbugs. We had been concerned about noise levels, so had brought a white noise machine which we used every night in spite of our room being as silent as a tomb after 9pm.Storage space in this room was a bit of a joke, so we essentially lived out of our suitcases for the entire visit. Similarly, the TV had little to offer, so we either read or gamed when we returned in the evenings.Just off the lobby, the hotel offers an arcade that I would frankly not recommend to anyone who isn't keen on the prospect of bankruptcy. The claw machines are a total ripoff (as they usually are) and the tickets buy practically nothing at the shop. Think of Steve Martin in The Jerk. Similarly, the indoor theme park is a waste of time, as only the bumper cars are free, the arcade games are rigged and the whole thing is a bit tawdry.As for the water park, this is the place to go, offering a couple of really great rides and plenty to keep a ten year old occupied for almost an entire day. My son rode the Hydra 21 times and queued up eight times for the absolutely thrilling (and incredibly scary for this older gent) Medusa's Waterwheel. This is a marvel of water park technology, and should not be missed. Unless you have a pacemaker, that is.If you can visit the Hotel Rome when the rates are good, this is a great value. You will need to eat and drink off-site, though, as the catering here is abysmal. Otherwise, go for it!

The tickets were a great price! The food was okay, you would have thought for the price you’d gotten more burger or condiments. Finding a table on the other hand was hard. People had set their towels, cups, or shoes on a table so people couldn’t eat on them. People would hog the tables leaving none to actually sit and eat. The life guards were not friendly, not one of them smiled back at me or my son. One life guard was sitting with his feet propped up on the controls while kids were getting on the tube for the medusa slide. The light was flashing red and he still let them get on and go. Seen one life guard dozing off as we were floating in the lazy river. The bathrooms had tiny stalls and no privacy for showers or mothers. I had to change my son in front of a bunch of other people. I’m a single mom so there was no giving him to his dad. I was disappointed with the customer service, locker/bathrooms, dinning and staff. The locker rental was $30 for all day, kinda expensive so I could see why people set stuff on tables. Will possibly return but with less expectations.

3 stars because at the water park there’s is a no loose shirt rule on extreme water slides. Which I understand is there for safety. The life guard made a younger teen (who was a bit chubby) take off his tight fitting water shirt even though the kid said he’s done the slide multiple times before and was allowed to keep it on. Yet any adults, women, or kids at who were more fit didn’t have to remove shirts no mater if they were loose. It seemed like the life guard was picking on the kid but it was hard to tell what his thought process was.Also 3 stars because the outdoor water slide with a pink multi person raft, yellow multi person raft, or the blue lay down slide was not very organized. They sign at the very bottom explaining that there is a single staircase for 3 different slide options. The colored markers throughout the stairs were too faded to see where to go. Some people didn’t understand that pink had to stay to the right and yellow stays to the right. So some people were blocking others from getting to the other slides. Also it confused a lot of little kids on why some people are passing them on the staircase. It would be a lot better if they made 3 different staircases for the 3 separate slides so customers don’t get so confused. There was a lot of arguments and kids crying over the line.Water Park: Love the new water slides! The tallest slide in America was an hour wait at about mid day but definitely worth the wait. It is a long ride down and at high speeds. There are also 4 medium height slides off the front of the tower half way up. The Drop was the open face slide that was a free fall to the bottom. Medusa was like a ferris wheel look on the outside, was a mind teaser. Medusa slide was a family favorite.Outdoor Theme Park: We were slightly disappointed that the Trojan go kart track does not go up the spiral ramp but come to find out that part of the track has been closed for about a decade. There is a track that does have multiple levels available to drive on. Hercules was an amazing ride. It’s a wooden roller coaster that goes under the parking lot and does a 360 roll.I definitely recommend buying tickets online. It was $5 cheaper per person. Food prices were fairly reasonable. You get a wristband so you can go back to your car anytime. They say no food or drink in the park but they sometimes let water through security.

We upgraded our rooms to the highest option and we were not impressed.The toilet is child-sized, the beds are not comfortable at all, and the towels - we went and bought our own after the first night, there’s no coffee in the room, no breakfast options….The theme park would have been cool if the rides were open. We assumed the listed attractions would be open during our stay (May), but only 3 rides were available.The waterpark was our favorite part. The kids played for hours. Good slides 👍🏼

i was severely disappointed with my stay. my room had a window that led directly into an empty hall and there was no natural light. the room said it was 2 queen beds but there is no way the beds were queen sized, full sized at most. and lastly i am so disappointed with the fact your employees think it is acceptable to park in disabled spots for ease of work. so sad to see the dells has gone downhill. i tried contacting but they did nothing.

I'll be honest.... I red all the super bad reviews and I was SO SCARED that our vacation would be the worst. There were such bad reviews. We got there and check in was a breeze. Check in is at 4 but we paid $13 for us to check in at 11. Our cabin was clean, bed was clean, fridge and microwave were also spotless. I wish they advertised the amount of space you have when you get a cabin. We would have brought chairs, a grill and wood stuff. We had a porch our own table and a fire pit. The bathroom was always clean and the call line if we needed anything was easy to reach.

Bought tickets in advance and got lucky on a weekday that wasn't too busy. The line to the new slide was still too long and none of the other new indoor attractions were completed. One of the main rollercoasters was also under construction so we didn't get to do 2 of the main things we wanted to. Everything else had decent lines though. Food is about what you would expect. We got a whole pizza which was the best deal by far but not even on the menu. They could use a few more restrooms and "you are here displays" since you have to ask for maps now and they are only available at the gate. Also somewhere outdoors to just rinse off, some mist fans and a few more food carts would be nice. Fair warning, their underground rollercoaster can be scary even for adults, not to mention loud underground & jerky as it is wooden but worth trying just worth a long wait. Overall not a bad choice if you're going to the Dells.

We brought our infant, 2 year old, 11 year old, and teenager. There was a tiny stand in pool with slides for the toddler. That was it! That pool was inside and very hot. Absolutely no air flow.Several water slides were under construction and unusable to guests.They had a couple of rides for the toddler and kids but it was very few and far between.The rooms were not very clean.I wouldn’t recommend this place for family with small children at all!

The queen beds were uncomfortable you could hear the springs, but the room overall was good on budget too. The new water slides and kiddie area was a nice addition. Overall a good 4 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐.

Room wasn’t checked on during stay. Had to get our own towels/washcloths. Hair in clean towels was super gross. Beds were super uncomfortable. We woke up every morning with terrible back pain. Toilet ran every time you flushed it. Water at the water park was not warm. Overall first stay was just ok.

The kids had a lot of fun. But very long wait lines, and way over crowded. We went on a Saturday. Over all it was a great trip we just didn't get to do much because the lines were so long and we only had about 5 hours and waited an hour to ride go carts. The wave pool was AWESOME, I'd say that was all of our favorite part.

Pretty expensive. Life guards were rude. The motel was nasty. Hair in the bathroom drain and old crumbs smashed into the carpet. Small thin blanket. Smallest bathroom ever. Hair on the soap holder in the shower. Only 3 towels but 4 guests. Not very family friendly motel room. We also saw house keepers bringing blankets on their necks from somewhere. It was 88° I don't think that's how they should transport blankets. No wifi as advertised. That was hell in its self. The kids are ages 6 and 8. They had a blast so I guess that's all that matters. Money hungry business is all they are.

Best experience for kids and adults. We didn't stay in the resort.Acceptable cleaniness.Bit busy on weekends, so prepare accordingly.Park is huge so prepare to walk a lot.Plenty of options to eat inside the park and outside.Reentry allowed with wrist band incase you have food cooler in car for lunch.Pack bag for swimwears and changing clothes so you don't have to make multiple trips to car for getting clothes.Best is that water and theme parks are combined.Lot of rides for kids as young as 4 years to adults.

Theme park was great! Waterpark was basically not usable due to the water temperature being torturously cold. And this was in the middle of June. Luckily the kiddos, four to fourteen, loved the rides at the theme park. Parks were nice and clean. Employees were very courteous and helpful.

Me and my parents stayed here for two nights, the rooms were okay. There really cool but need to be updated and cleaned a bit better. We accidentally bolt locked our door then got locked out and staff was absolutely so sweet about it and not rude at all. My mom met the owner and he was super amazing, also not rude at all. The staff is extremely nice here and the slide lines seem to go by fairly quick. It was quite packed but that’s really any waterpark you go to. Even though nothing outside was open they actually had go karts open, the track was fun and really no wait at all It was quite hard to breathe inside of the waterpark though. All the chlorine makes it super hard to breathe other than that, I’ll definitely be coming back this summer so we can come when everything outdoors is open!

Of all the things to do in the Dells Mt Olympus was by far the most fun for the money. Bout 35 bucks a person for the whole day of both theme park and water park. The roller coasters were a blast of fun, such a thrill ride felt like my heart was ready to jump out of my chest, like we hit the reset button felt great. The water park was a great follow up, the lazy River really booked quick. Getting to the big wave pool was the best, rather than a bunch of waves it does one huge 4 foot wave every couple minutes. Everyone gets close as they can to feel the giant wave pick them up and drive them back 20 feet. So much fun, highly recommend making Mt Olympus a day trip while in the dells.

They have bedbugs. I pretty much spent my entire weekend going back-and-forth and having the managers gaslight me that there were NO BUGS IN MY ROOM. When I showed up at the main office and showed video proof, they claimed it was not a bedbug. I then ask, if it wasn’t a bedbug what was it so I could look it up, the manager claimed to not know 🤣 exactly, because it is a bedbug. DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY.

We had a fantastic stay at Mt. Olympus. My family and I enjoyed our time at the outdoor water park as well as the indoor arcade. The fun and laughter shared during our stay will be cherished memories that we will always hold dear. Everything was near by and that was a plus.Looking forward to the next opportunity to visit again.

I supposed to stay tonight. Me and Kids. First night my kids don’t like it the bed a horrible no room service the staff had a bad. Experience Ask them if can have a service room. They said it. No even I didn’t finish two night. Ask manager if can get my money back because kids don’t like it the hotel room beds a horrible.

Majority of the roller coasters there were very fun! Have a variety of go gart tracks! Didn't do swimming/waterpark stuff. Not much shade anywhere. Indoor theme park was boarded up. The waterslides that used to be on the hill-all gone now. A restroom was dank/old. Don't go on Pegasus! That coaster was bumpy, jerky, not fun nor pleasant At All-Terrible ride... Zeus & Cyclops was great!!! Hades was fun But... I'll let you experience that for yourself. It would be awesome if they had more amusem*nt rides.

I take almost a yearly summer trip to Mount Olympus with my family and it's always been great. However, these past few years, the prices have skyrocketed. I literally remember $20/$30 tickets with maybe $20 parking.This year, parking was a whooping $40. The same price as a ticket to the park itself. That's about $120 for just a family of three (minus additional food and ride prices). That's not worth it to me.The park itself is still fun, and I know they have ticket sales from time to time, but this is kind of ridiculous. I won't be coming back here for a while.

I had a great time with my son, especially on the lazy river. Kim in the arcade was extremely pleasant. The arcade had a decent selection of games and prizes. My son loves his huge slinky.

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This place is pretty incredible. We are not from the area but have come to visit a couple of times and there’s always something to do for everyone. Nickelodeon Universe can be fun for the whole family. If you have multiple days you will be here, that is pretty much a whole day. We went on a Monday and lines were short until about 11:30 and then the crowds picked up. There are plenty of store options and food options here. Definitely recommend as there is something for everyone.

I love the Mall of America. It's a fun place to explore a huge number of stores, have something to eat or take in a movie. There is something for everyone to do even an indoor amusem*nt park. And don't forget the LEGO store.

Nickelodeon Universe is an amazing park for EVERYONE. The park alone is worth visiting the mall. There's also a huge food court. It's just all around pure fun and excitement and something for everyone. It's impressive how many rides they can fit into such a small space, the theming is vibrant and so inviting. There's also the Lego store and the Crayola store, also incredible! Highly recommended Mall of America and especially Nickelodeon Universe!

The Mall of America 🇺🇸 is the greatest shopping mall I've ever been to! It has everything you could ever want to buy or eat there, and the selections are varied and absolutely wonderful! You can't do everything in one day at the mall, so do plan on spending more time there. It's a fascinating place to visit, and I can guarantee that you'll have a fun time!

Over the years I have seen many an exhibit and store come through the wall of the Mall of America. This truly is a sight.Even if you're not one for shopping, it's great to see all that's in store here. There's plenty of parking and for a mall that is extremely large, it's actually well designed. There are very few times where you will feel as if it's crowded.As a tourist attraction, it's on my must visit list.

I used to live in Minnesota as a child and I love coming to this mall on the weekends. It's a 30min drive from my city, Minneapolis. It's one of the biggest mall in the U.S. hence the name. It has endless stores and it also has rides like an amusem*nt park. If you ever in the area, you have to check out this mall.

It's been a while since I've visited here and I forgot how massive this mall is 😆. Lots of stores, restaurants, and activities to do here for the whole family. The Nickelodeon Universe in the middle of the mall was cool and had me feeling like a kid again! I just think it's super convenient from shopping to amusem*nt. Would recommend a day trip here with the family if you like all things I listed above!

This mall is huge and have many stores also a place for the kids. A lot of walking I will say, parking is simple and free. The food options are great, they also have vegan options. This place is not crowded which is a plus. This is a place for kids and adults so give it a try.

It was a bucket list item to come here. I don't like to shop but there was plenty else to do. I really loved all of the various culinary options available. The mall was pretty clean. Bathrooms readily available though the signs could be better. There weren't any raucous youths running about while we were there. The amusem*nt park looked cool. Attached hotels are also very convenient. If you don't shop/ride rollercoasters you could just come here to eat or people watch like we did.

Large mall. Lots of stores and food options. Very nice in appearance. The theme park in the middle is fun. Lots of activities - nerf and laser course, mini golf, amusem*nt park rides, 5D movies, illusion room, axe throwing. It will cost you a lot to do all these things, plan on spending $. Average $20-30 per person/activity. They have unlimited ride wrist bands. Parking garage is big and 7ft clearance.

Your one stop for shopping, dining and having fun. I went early so it wasn't too packed. I walked around for 2 hours on 3 levels just to experience the largest mall in America. I like that they have kiosks all throughout to help you find what your looking for. Wear some comfortable clothing and good walking shoes.

Over 600 stores, a great food court (entire floor), movie theater on the top floor, and an amusem*nt park in the center of it all. On average, it takes two days to really see and do everything, so pace yourself. Definitely worth the trip!!

First time visit. Had a blast. Lots of food options, stores, and a small theme park. Can easily spend at least a day here. Good location next to the airport and has hotels attached. Semi truck parking available but only during operation hrs.

It was an amazing experience! Crowded due to the long weekend but definitely worthy to visit. Interesting shops and good quality food even just in the food court!! They even have accessible lockers for shoppers!

Amazing facility! Although I'm not a shopper and generally don't get excited about mall's, Mall of America offers an unique, fun experience for everyone (even if not shopping!) Mall of America is huge, it's probably three or four times larger than the normal mall. Within the confines of the mall, you can find just about every type of retail store and restaurant imaginable. There is also the obligatory food court available for quicker food service. There are numerous attractions within the mall, including my favorite attribute; full size amusem*nt park with many great rides! Of course, since all of the amusem*nt park, attractions and rides are indoor, no need to worry about inclement weather! If you want to experience the entire Mall of America and the amusem*nt park and numerous attractions, plan on spending, at least, a few days here. For avid shoppers, it will take several days to visit and investigate all the retail stores. Fortunately, I have had the opportunity to visit the Mall of America many times since it's opening. Each visit I continue to be amazed with size and scope of the facility. In addition, every visit I have found the mall to be immaculate, organized and well maintained. Although there have been a few safety issues and incidents here (unfortunately common everywhere in the USA), I have never felt unsafe at Mall of America. During my visits I have noticed an appropriate level of security staffing and presence throughout the mall. Again, if you've not experienced the Mall of America, I highly recommend you do so! Whether an avid shopper, people watcher, amusem*nt park enthusiasts or enjoy walking in a mall environment, you will truly enjoy the experience and facilities here! Have fun!!!

Living so close to the mall...we visit here very regularly. Sometimes it's a quick stop...for either a particular item...or...a meal. Other times...we can easily spend the day here...shopping...going on rides...seeing a film...just browsing. It's been interesting to see it adapt...and...change over the years. Obviously...there is an insane amount of variety to be found...everything from clothing...to dining...to top-notch entertainment choices...and...then some. There really is something for everyone. Also...the fact that Minnesota doesn't charge tax on clothing...or...shoes...is a huge draw for people. There is plenty of free parking all around the mall. You can always find a spot...no matter how crowded it is. There is also a newly-remodeled transit hub with both city bus...and...light rail service onsite. Many local hotels also provide shuttles to...and...from both the mall...and...the airport. Several hotels are within walking distance to the mall...with two being directly attached. The mall is a place that we will always come to because...it's in our backyard...and...we love it.

Amazing mall, second time here and I love it. Super clean, great parking, amazing stores, tons of things to do , you will need a week to enjoy everything here. Amazing coffee shops, amazing restaurants, great area for kids to spend the day at the theme park. Family bathrooms are amazing, specially if you have young ones.

Mall of America in Minneapolis: Shopper's Paradise. With over 500 stores, endless shopping options await. Exciting entertainment, diverse dining, and convenient accessibility make it a must-visit destination.

Nice time , kids wanted to stop and check it out on our way west. Nice lots to do. Visit mini golf, aquarium, and of course shopping!! Food choices huge. And even a Crayola experience old time photos kids loved too. 3 days was a good time.

Bring good walking shoes and come early! Being the largest mall of America the parking lot gets packed! I was fortunate to arrive early on a Friday morning (around 1015) and parking was great, but when departing the parking lot was completely full! there are 3 plus levels in this mall and an amusem*nt park inside! I recommend making room for two days at this mall to experience all it has to offer! This includes all the commons stores you will find at other malls, local shops, and activity stores.

This place is amazing. There’s so much to do here you can check out all the stores they have and see if you can find any good deals or there’s always the amusem*nt park. There’s tons of fun activities to do here. I really like The Amazing Mirror Maze and the 5D Extreme Attraction. I highly recommend checking out as many of the events and attractions as possible and they have so many different kinds of food to choose from while you spend your day at the mall. This place is a dream on earth. Definitely can’t recommend checking it out enough.

This is not a quick stop visit.Plan on spending at least a day, if not 2, in order to see the whole mall.There are sports stores, antique stores, department stores, unique stores, and a fabulous food court.My husband and I.Walked over seventeen thousand steps in about four hours.They have family activities at the Nickelodeon, Sea World, and Lego land, just to name a few. The food court offers a worldwide varietyOf tastes.The mall is a magical place around the holidays with all its decor and musical concerts.We always look forward to spending the day here

In the world of retail, food and entertainment, MOA has got it all. It's only 10 minutes from the MSP airport and surrounded by plenty of hotels that offer free shuttles. A Lyft or Uber is also very convenient, even during the colder winter months. This place has tons of stores to choose from to get anythingyou could need, and even multiple locations of some. The movie theater is nice, and the Nickelodeon theme park in the middle is amazing. It offers a ton of neat rides for all ages. The mall is set up like a 4 leaf clover with 4 levels, but most stores are located on the first 3 floors, with the 3rd floor being packed with different food options. It took us 2 full days to actively walk around and enjoy the whole place. We traveled from Tampa and made a weekend out of it. The only downside is having to carry your jacket and purchases the whole time. They do have lockers you can rent, but they can be pricey. Every time we looked the longest line to get into a store was for Legos! Overall, it's an awesome, safe place with tons of security everywhere you look. Definitely recommend a trip to check it out.

I have been coming to the Mall of America since it opened. It’s definitely worth seeing. It does get busy during the holidays but is a fun experience. The amusem*nt park is even fun to walk through if you have time. It’s safe and clean and the employees are friendly. I haven’t had any bad experiences—and I’ve been here many many times

I always saw this on the Travel channel when I was a kid, dreaming of being able to come here. Visiting for the first time as an adult, crazy to see how large this mall is as well as the variety of food, shops and entertainment there. At the end of the day it is just a mall so as an adult it was ok but the kid in me would have been super excited to see it live. Very good place to take a family, lots of entertainment things to do and see.

I always enjoy my trips to the Mall of America. With its wide selection of stores, this clean and well-maintained mall is definitely worth a visit. The amusem*nt park adds a unique touch, and there are amazing places to eat, along with spots for massages and just about anything you're looking for. Whether you're shopping, dining, or just exploring, the Mall of America has something for everyone. I would highly recommend a trip to the Mall of America for an enjoyable and diverse experience. It's a destination that caters to all ages and interests, making it a must-visit location.

Clean, easy parking on east ramp, really fun to walk around, lots of places we don’t see in our home town. The legos were impressive. The theme park was especially fun. I like the option to pay per ride using points. We even saw a jazz band play in the atrium.

I recently visited Minneapolis on business and made it a point to visit the M.O.A.I'm glad I did! This place is really nice with tons of cool and very big stores. The indoor amusem*nt park is much more than I thought it was! Right now it is a Nickelodeon themed park and has multiple roller coasters.

This was the best mall I have ever visited, the theme park inside of the mall is absolutely amazing for families. The kids were having such a great time, you can shop, eat at some amazing food restaurants, relax while the kids are having a blast. An amazing concept, every mall should look like the Mall of America . I absolutely love it!

I’ve always wanted to visit the mall and finally did. I wasn’t disappointed but maybe more so expected more. The coolest part was the theme park area with the rest of the mall just a supersized version of a mall in any bigger city, sure there are special stores and TONS of normal stores but nothing really stood out to me. That being said I think it is a must visit to cross off one’s bucket list if nearby. I drove around 9 hours, because it’s always been on my bucket list, and can say it probably wasn’t worth the drive but there are other things to do in the area and that makes it worthwhile overall.

This place is the full standard for malls. I think they set the bar really high. I'm my opinion, having seen so many shopping malls falling into bankruptcy, they need to look at their playbook. This place was packed, and not just the amusem*nt park. Yes. An amusem*nt park in the mall. I said it. I love how every few hundred feet they have an electronic map with directions. Brilliant! I have been to so many malls in my years. This lives up to the hype. Did I mention an aquarium? The list is way too long, folks. If you're in Minneapolis MN and you have a few hours to kill. Here you go. You won't see it all, though.

Amazing place. Has a very diverse collection of shops and boutiques. The Lego land in side is astonishing. Great place to bring your kids. They have a full on amusem*nt park I side the mall at it's center. Has the best food court I've ever been in. And that includes places I've been to In Vegas. The price rages from a couple bucks. To a couple thousand bucks. They also put on live bands performances. If your coming to M.O.A. for the first time. Plan ahead and get there early if you want to see the whole mall. It could possibly take a week. If your a browser and take you time In each store.

This mall is absolutely massive. It is a great place to visit once. I was blown away the first time I went and now each time I go, I like it less. I’d recommend it as a one time visit and then never going back.

As a European, I have never seen anything this big in my life ;).But it is so much fun.You can spend there literally the whole day.Fun for kids, aquarium, Illusion museum, shops for adults, food corner with almost everything you can ask for.It was definitely an experience:)

3 1/2 floors of amazing stores! A diverse mixture of goods and services. Clean clean clean! Draws a large cross section of cultures and ages! Family friendly. FREE parking.

We were in Minneapolis for the first time so we thought it would be a huge miss if we didn't visit the Mall of America. We were staying downtown so we took public transportation which was very easy. The mall has a transit station attached which was easy to find. The mall itself is huge (as expected). The highlight being the amusem*nt park in the middle. It has multiple roller-coasters and other rides. There is also an aquarium but we didn't visit. As for shopping, pretty much every store you can think of is here. The food options are plentiful but spread out across the mall versus having multiple restaurants located together which made it a little more difficult to decide where to have lunch.

Visited this mall on March 30, 2024.I have heard so much about this mall before coming here but my experience left me little disappointed when it’s come to shopping.There are many stores here but same store are everywhere else as well. There is no uniqueness in shopping experience.If you consider other activities like Nickelodeon Universe (kind of fun activity park for kids and young ones) Sea life, LegoAdventure park etc then it’s totally worth it.This place is ideal for family with small kids. Here under one roof kids can play, eat and have lots of fun.Bathrooms were not in good clean condition.If you are coming from another state or from Canada for shopping only then there is no need at all. Spending in US $ will cost you more.Three stars

This mall is huge and super fun to see. I spent a few hours here by myself since I was in town for work. I took the metro from downtown straight there. So easy. They had a lot of sorts and I can't speak to the theme park since I didn't go but I'm sure it's great.

What an experience! So huge and so much to see and do. We loved it and will keep coming back. We walked 15k steps and tried to visit everything but I think we may have only seen less than a third. Super impressive!!

We visited the aquarium and we the views were awesome it was an experience. The underwater views were as if we were actually inside the water and we got to touch the starfish and the anemones. Cool experience with the kids!

I missed visiting a mall like this one. I came from Birmingham and there is nothing compared with this mall. The variety of restaurants, stores, attractions, and that Nickelodeon park are amazing! (Except for the Crayola adventure) It is that kind of place where if you don't have any plans but want to hang out, you will feel you made something in your day, from walking, eating something yummy, enjoy the park or another attraction, going shopping, drinking with your friends... This mall has something for everyone

The mall continues to be full of great stores, some that have closed in other areas. The amusem*nt park in the middle looked like lots of fun, although we didn't use it. The food court has lots of options and there are also several full restaurants throughout the mall. Some coworkers and I were in Minneapolis for a work conference and had an enjoyable evening exploring the mall.

Cleanest, most well-organized mall I’ve ever seen. Great selection of stores, tasteful decoration with white and lights, and lots of seating opportunities (some of the furniture is a bit worn out, but it's okay). The selection of stores is amazing. There are so many directory help desk computers that you will always find what you’re searching for. The temperature and selection of restaurants was also very good!We spent a whole day here and in the Nickelodeon park. Awesome place!

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60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA