We stopped at Onyx Cave on a total whim during our road trip and so glad we did. This was the…read moreperfect little adventure break, especially with kids. I have a 3 and 5 year old and they both LOVED it. It's short, sweet, and just enough "wow" without being overwhelming. The cave itself is really cool, with some tighter crevices that made it feel a little adventurous (my kids thought that was the best part), but nothing too difficult or strenuous. If you're worried about that--don't be. It's super manageable and moves at a good pace. Price-wise, it felt totally worth it for a family stop. They've also got a little gift shop at the end which my kids obviously needed to check out lol. If you're passing through, just stop. It's a fun, easy memory to make and doesn't take up your whole day. Would 100% do it again.

Super cute and quick cavern tour off the highway home to Cincinnati…read moreBelieve it to be family run and owned very knowledgeable about the caves and cave systems and how they came to be found child friendly, but some spots can get very claustrophobic

Very cool historical pit stop! This is Fort Williams in the city of Glasgow. This was a union troop…read morefort during the civil war. Confederate troops attacked this fort. The site is nice and clean and kept up. You have a 360 view of the area. It is in the middle of a cemetery. You can also find historical graves. The signs give some info on the site and there's a cool cannon. Nice break to take to check out a historical civil war fort. You don't need much time here, maybe 10 minutes to enjoy the view and sites

We had a nice time visiting Abraham Lincoln boyhood home. It was off the side of the road while we…read morewere driving around exploring the area. Didn't really know what to expect but we got out. Took a few photos. Had a good time.

This is a small park compared with the Birthplace Historical Site nearby. There's plenty of parking…read moreright off the road, and it's completely free to visit. It seems that this location is not open as consistently as the Birthplace Historical Site nearby. It was closed on the day that we happened to be around, but we were still able to park and walk around. There's a visitor center / gift shop and a replica cabin representing Lincoln's boyhood home. Beyond that, there are some trails and an overlook onto a prairie, but overall the park is small. It's worth a stop if you are in the area visiting other Lincoln sites, but it's less impressive than the Birthplace Historical Site nearby.

Saturday, April 12, 2014, Tony and I was driving to Bowling Green, Ky from Nashville, Tn on route…read more31W North. We found this historical Home on the side of the road. There was a historical marker and it is open 10am..We were a little early so I walked around and took some wonderful photos. Built in the 1800's..Gorgeous home!!! History: In 1847, Andrew Jackson Caldwell laid out the foundation for his new family home. With a desire for distinction, his home would not be a simple structure with four walls like so many others, but an eight sided edifice unique to the region. Completed in 1859, it would soon become a landmark in the south-central Kentucky area. Built for his growing family and as a headquarters for the plantation, it was occupied by the Caldwell family even after Andrew's death in 1866. His widow, Harriet, lived in the Octagon Hall until selling the house in 1918 to Doctor Miles Williams, an osteopath from Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Williams moved from Nashville and made the Octagon Hall his residence until his death in 1954. At that time, the Octagon Hall was made rental property by his heirs. The Octagon Hall remained rental property until The Octagon Hall Foundation was formed and obtained the building in 2001. Dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the only eight-sided house in Kentucky, The Octagon Hall Foundation is furthering the efforts to save the past for the future

Visited the Octagon Hall Museum in Franklin, KY. Built in 1849, it has seen its share of tragedy…read moreduring the Civil War. Beth, the caretaker, was a highlight of the visit. There seems to be an enormous amount of paranormal activity. Her stories were very interesting. While I didn't experience anything, I was quite uneasy on the second floor and didn't stay there very long. I desnded the stairs to the basement, took a quick look and retreated. There's a kitchen on the grounds and two cemeteries, one of which was for the slaves. I highly recommend a tour of the Octagon ($10.00) and taking the time to chat with Brth. Glad we stopped to see it. 95

I love that the Hidden River Cave is pet friendly. Your furry friend can come down in the cave and…read morein the gift shop. The staff was so excited to see my pup walk in. The gift shop is cute. It isn't large but they have a good selection. The promos are they have the longest underground suspended bridge. I am adraid of heights and was nervous most about this part of the tour. The girls were understanding and talked me through if I wasn't able to take on the bridge. This is a guided tour about a mile long. The entrance is so beautiful. It is like walking into a secret garden. The river is gorgeous and the water sounds so soothing. When we got to the bridge it wasn't as bad as my mind was making it out to be. It is high but the darkness of the cave made it harder to see how high up you are. The bridge felt really stable and didn't shake as much as I was expecting. This is a beautiful cave. The tour was fantastic. My pup loved the tour and had a blast cave exploring.

For the last couple years my wife and I have taken to doing cave tours. We've done several in the…read morearea and only made it to Hidden River Cave & American Cave Museum recently. Unlike some cave attractions, you have to make a reservation to visit Hidden River. It's easy via their website. Once you arrive you can check in at the desk and then tour the museum and gift shop before your cave tour begins. The museum is self-guided and is two stories' worth of exhibits. There's a staircase that takes you down to the lower level where you'll find just as many exhibits as their is on the main floor. Everything is presented nicely, well lit, and informative. Shortly before your tour begins your tour guide will introduce himself, give you a brief overview of the cave, and then do a Q&A before heading to the cave entrance. This cave tour begins by descending some steps. A Lot of steps. The opening is very impressive, and as you ascend you can feel the temperature drop. A brief pause at the bottom of the steps and our tour guide pointed out some of the machinery left over from various uses of the cave in the past. Then it's into the cave. I love cave tours because it puts you in a place that's nothing but history. They're made by nature, often hidden for centuries, and, for all intents and purposes, somewhere that man isn't really intended to go...but we're Mankind and we do that kind of thing. Once inside the cave there are areas that are expansive and areas that are terrifically narrow. I love large, open spaces underground. Sometimes you have to remind yourself that your anywhere from 50 to over 100 feet below surface. In a fashion, it's a bit humbling. At the same time, you have to remind yourself that you're actually below a downtown area. The suspended bridge was definitely a highlight of this cave tour. Cleverly designed and installed, I'd almost consider an underground wonder. A little further along you come to the Sunset Dome, and the farther point of your tour. The Sunset Dome is a beautiful space. I just had to stop and listen to the silence. Nothing but silence, running was from an underground steam, and the occasional drop of water from above (a cave kiss). If only the others on our tour would have been to appreciate it more. After the Sunset Dome you hit rewind and head back along the same path you just took on the way in. Back cross the suspended bridge. Then back to the bottom of the staircase....which you now need to walk up. And there are A LOT of stairs. It was tough, I'm not going to lie. I'm in pretty good shape and I had to stop twice on the way up. Once you're up to the top you have a chance to visit the gift shop again and purchase a souvenir or two. I don't recall our tour guide's name, but he was pretty good. He did spent a fair amount of time patting himself on the back, stating at least 4 times that how long he'd been doing these tours and how he considered himself an expert. Weird flex, but ok. It was still a good tour and I'm glad we were finally able to get to Hidden River Cave.

We had a great time at Crystal onyx cave! Great to experience a cave- easy walk and super kid…read morefriendly. Our guide, Aaron, did a great job and was very warm and engaging. No issue getting a tour and it was only our 5 and one other family. Definitely recommend. Great way to avoid the crowds of mammoth cave and still be able to explore the area and trails!

We opted to do this private tour rather than the cave tours at Mammoth. We've done a bunch of…read morethese all over the country and the folks at the campground highly recommend Crystal Onyx Cave. We got lucky and we were the only 2 people in our tour! Charolay was a hoot and also a wealth of information. We got to take our time and ask lots of questions. Note there are 2 tours: Upper cave (we did this one) and lower cave. I'm not sure if you choose or the tour guide chooses. Either way you won't be disappointed. It's a great experience and I recommend stopping here if you're in the area.

This road side attraction was worth the stop. It's a little off the road in a neighborhood. There…read moreis welcome sign so you know in right place.

So beautiful. Amazing rocks. Lots of hard work. Nothing else was there, but nothing else needed to…read morebe there.

Pretty cool piece of history to see and read about while you are at a peaceful park. Nothing like…read morelearning while you relax and there are no tests!

While we were in Elizabeth town Kentucky we came across a few memorials and landmarks and things…read morethat I enjoy seeing. So I had to get out of the car walk over here took a few photos and add them. I love seeing different war memorials and tributes like this. Definitely going to check out

Note: all my recent vacation in Ireland Yelp reviews will have the same 1st paragraph preamble, for…read morejust the review itself skip to the 2nd paragraph. On a whirlwind 2 week vacation to Ireland, the girlfriend & I tried to see & experience absolutely as much of this incredible land as we could. We did not accomplish every last activity we wished we could have on our rather ambitious itinerary. Nonetheless, we did discover a land of numerous stunning & magical wonders. We did see a land of unending natural beauty. We did learn of a land with a monumentally long history of trials, tragedies & triumphs. We did get to meet many kind, humorous, warm & generous people. Our vacation to Ireland was just 2 weeks, but that was time enough to know this is a land easy to love & a land to be sorely missed. Awesome & magnificent. Skellig Michael is a well preserved monastic enclave built over a millennium ago perched high atop an island that resembles a jagged, near vertical-faced mountain peak. After a 45-50 minute chartered boat ride from Portmagee, we climbed up onto a rectangular concrete slab that serves as the island's dock. From there, we walked up a not-too-steeply inclined, paved trail that meandered around the outer South side of the island. This trail seemed fairly new, well-kept & had a low stone wall around its outside perimeter. Looking down over this wall, anywhere, is like looking down a cliff. This is not the place for anyone with acrophobia. The trail led to the base of the steps. At this base, an OPW guide gave us an orientation of how to reach the monastery. We would be going up the same stone steps that the monks were using over 1300 years ago. There are over 600 steps. The path going up is winding & very steep. The steps are irregular & will be slippery when wet. There is no guide rail, rope, or any other barricade to prevent falling from the steps & down a high cliff. No, this is certainly not the place for anyone with acrophobia, or any health problems, or the faint of heart. Our OPW guide informed us that there were 2 fatalities on Skellig Michael last year. The message was clear. Think, go slow & be careful. There is no margin for error. The girlfriend & I took our time getting up to the monastery, taking in the amazing views along the way. At the top, another OPW guide gave an informative talk on the history of the monastery & answered questions. Afterwards, we explored the stone beehive buildings that were once the chapel, hall & residences of the monks. All of it was simply incredible. Building anything on a site like this with modern technology & engineering would be challenging. Doing it with the tools available 1300 years ago is nearly impossible to fathom. The views up there were spectacular. The achievement of those monks all those centuries ago is beyond impressive. After a while, it was time to head back down. Again, we took our time. Eventually, we made it back to the dock & climbed back aboard our boat. We left Skellig Michael knowing that this was an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Getting there may have been daunting at times, but everything about this place is mind-boggling & breathtaking.