This was such a fun activity. Windrose is easy to get to right in Downtown Columbus. They have a…read moretent right by the water and provided everything you need. There was a kind and instructive staff member who helped us get in and out of the kayaks. She provided a route for us as well. I did notice when we got out of the kayaks she was thoroughly inspecting them, possibly for any cracks or holes. We already had a blast but knowing they are being very careful will make me a repeat customer. We paid $30 for a one hour ride. I felt like that was a very fair price. It was beaming hot and the route had little to no shade so do dress appropriately if you are visiting in the summer.

Lovely experience on Saturday late afternoon! Easy to book and easy to find. Lovely row through…read moredowntown area. Staff helps you out into the water and one gets to enjoy the river and the city of Columbus! I would highly recommend

Had my first stand-up paddle (SUP) boarding experience yesterday while on a first date at aloha…read moreSUP. I read the reviews before going and was a little reserved after seeing that a lot of people said the instructor was rude. However, I absolutely did not find that to be the case. Jim was a great time and the location was perfect for a first time experience. I would definitely recommend.

Jim is a quirky, fun, and personable instructor. I had been paddle boarding once before with not…read moregreat success. With Aloha SUP I was able to enjoy the instruction and time out on the water, all while making a good memory. Would recommend and experience again. Thanks for the great day!

We rented a pontoon boat for our family (9 people)…read more Everything was super easy, clear, and professional. The boat we rented was in great shape and performed well. Our experience from check in to checkout was fantastic. I will totally be renting again!

The folks were extremely helpful and great to work with. Our boat was fantastic (albeit a bit old)…read moreand they moved us to a lovely cove for fishing and privacy. We would highly recommend them for anyone wanting a peaceful yet fun adventure.

Hughes Outdoors is awesome! They are helpful and very responsive with communication. We rented 3…read morestand up paddle boards and joined with two people who already had boards to have a super fun Sunday afternoon on Howard area of Alum Creek. Hughes Outdoors made it fun and easy to try something new. Hughes Outdoors is the perfect company to help you plan a super fun day with your friends, family members or a special date with your partner.

Hughes Outdoors is fantastic. They were waiting on us when we arrived and were very personable…read more The kayak launch dock at the loading ramp they use is so nice. Easy in and out and Hughes Outdoors helped us get situated. This area of Alum Creek Lake is a no-wake area and very calm and peaceful. I highly recommend this kayak outfitter. We will be back for sure.

I would highly recommend Hammerhead Watersports to anyone looking to have a good day out on the…read morewater. The owner and founder, Steve, was super accommodating. Even though they had not officially opened for the year, he went out of his way to make sure we had a kayak to go out with and enjoy the good weather. We called him mid-morning and he met us with a high quality Kayak only a few hours later! His communication was great & they made everything easy - within 15 minutes of arriving at the dock we were out on the water. We love to Kayak, so we have been to a number of different "big-box" corporations in the area, and Hammerhead Watersports has the family-owned feel of a local business that we like supporting. If you are looking for a great price, quality equipment, and to support family-owned local business - look no further!

From the owner: Alum Creek Campers! We are especially designed to cater to you. We offer delivery and pickup to…read moreyour location free of charge! We are a local family owned business that specializes in paddle sports! Whether it’s your first time on a kayak / SUP or you’re a seasoned vet, we have what you are looking for! Need a break from screens? Call or email us today to reserve your paddling adventure!

great people and really understand what they are doing!! very respectful with a high knowledge of…read morethe ramps.

These folks do not understand ettiquette when it comes to utilizing public facilities. They…read moreroutinely block boat launching ramps taking an unreasonably long time to unload, they block both ramp lanes, crowd the dock and have no respect for common practices of using boat launches. These folks ruin the convenience of our great public facilities, have no respect for others, and set a bad example for other recreationalists.

I had the most wonderful customer experience at Paradise Garage. Originally I went in to see if I…read morecould get my son's secondhand bike repaired. When I initially walked in the young man who was helping us just grabbed his bike before I could even say what was wrong and began working on it and in no time flat, the bike was fixed. I was so impressed with the service I purchased my own E bike, which I am absolutely delighted with. All of the sales associates that helped me throughout the whole experience were patient, kind and explained everything to me and great detail, which was helpful because I am a new rider. I should also mention that I shopped around quite a bit and no experience matched the one I had with the folks from Paradise Garage. I am absolutely delighted with my purchase and the entire experience.

I recently purchased a bicycle from Paradise Garage. Being a lifelong biking enthusiast, I have…read moredealt with many bike shops throughout my 74 years. The customer service, knowledge and patience I received from Emily, Dan and Will was unparalleled. I purchased a Surly Karate Monkey hardtail, which was my first mountain bike. I had done considerable research, but many questions remained. Sizing was my first concern. Emily brought out her own Karate Monkey, which confirmed the correct size for me; and because I had decided to upgrade the tires, Dan and Will spent considerable time helping me choose which tires would be best for both front and rear. Once the bike arrived, Dan assured a proper fit. He also made certain my compression front fork was adjusted properly and that I understood how to experiment with various settings to maximize its benefit. The folks at Paradise Garage make the experience of buying a new bicycle comfortable, enlightening and fun, as it should be.